Sunday, November 24, 2024

Baby, It's Cold Outside: Caturday Art and Sunday Selfies

Greetings, Effurrybuddies!

Today, it is MY turn to lead the J-Cats on this weekend's blog hops - the Caturday Art blog hop, hosted by the Wise and Beautiful Athena and her HuMum, Marie and the Sunday Selfies blog hop, hosted by the Deliciously and Predictably Unpredictable Kitties Blue and their HuMom, Janet.

So here I am, the Mighty Shimshon (Shimshi for short) a.k.a. The Little Purrince, Furrst of My Name, a.k.a. The Baby Mancat, Master of the Queen's Mischiefs and Captain-of-the-Guard.












When this picture was taken, there was still some sunshine. Now there is none. It is cold and grey and there was a lot of water falling from the sky earlier today.

I like this picture - and I know you will too - because of the way my beautiful Tailio dangles over the edge of the sofa.  

We made a couple of different artifications of this picture, with the help of the Bright Minds at LunaPic.

Furrst of all, We used the Quirky effect at 55%, tinged with Sadness at 27%. We have so many things to be sad about in this part of the world, that We don't even need to explain...












This next one uses a couple of Our recently rediscovered favourites - Ceremony at 50%, with an overlay of Connections at 21%:












Now, as I said, it is My Turn to lead the J-Cats on the weekend blog hops this time, but since Trixie had a furry traumatic expurrience last Thursday, when she was hauled off to the Stabby Place by Mummy, I thought it the Gentlemancatly Thing to Do to include her this week. And since it wouldn't be fair to leave out Caspurr, My Big Brofur, here is a Really Rare Twofur of them Together, without Trixie insisting on any Barriers between them!











The Immediate Cause of Trixie's Abduction and Tempurrary Incarceration was an overgrown toenail that had curled right round and back into her pawpad. However, once at the Stabby Place, where she had to be sedated to get the Job done, she got a complete Miaowni-PawdiCure, and a panel of blood tests as well. Mummy got the results today and was astounded to hear that Trixie has NOTHING whatsoever wrong with her kidneys - though her teefs aren't in furry good condition. All her bloodwork results were Purrfect. Moreover, she has gained some weight, which makes Mummy furry pleased. I don't understand that at all. She wants ME to LOSE weight!

Anyway, here are the artified versions of the Twofur. Furrst of all, a colourful combination of Flashgordon at 38% and Beauty at 21%:












And secondly, a more sober composition using Storytime at 60% and Lake at 31%:












Now, We mustn't forget the blog hop badges, must We?


        



Now it is time to start hopping. We'll be back here again next week - same Cat Time, same Cat Channel.


Till then, be well. Be safe. We love you all.

16 comments:

Lynn and Precious said...

Sir Shimshi, I guess not only must you share your blog today with Trixie, but maybe you could share some of your extra weight with her so she can keep getting filled out somemore. We love how you are stretched out in your picture. Precious hopes Trixie does not have to get her toofers cleaned 'cause it can be quite the experience.

Leah said...

Glad to hear that Trixie got a good report from the standby place! Shimshi, 😎 cool pictures of everyone, I love both the originals and the art versions! We don't like the cold weather either!

Athena Cat Goddess Wise Kitty said...

Love the tail dangling! The art is lovely.

da tabbies o trout towne said...

dood....everee onez lookin grate !! N trixie...buzzed happee yur ree sultz frum de place oh...OH MY COD .....terned out grate

if any one kneadz sum nomz dropped off at a sekrit place, lemme noe ;) ♥♥

heerz two a happee healthee safe week a head !! ♥♥♥

Kea said...

Shimshi, the tail dangle is very impressive! Great job on the selfies and art!

That's terrific news re: Trixie's bloodwork! Good idea to get that done while she was there for her pawdicure anyway. As for the teeth...Nicki had 9 removed and Derry ended up losing 14 or 16 all told. Neither had any issues scaring down the food and treats, once their mouths healed. Hopefully it won't come to that for Trixie, though.

Take care and have a terrific week!

Memories of Eric and Flynn said...

All of the art is lovely. I am glad that Trixie's blood results are good.

M Dawson said...

I LIKE that second one. It looks really cool!

Katie Isabella said...

Trixie...you shoulda told your mommy you had a paw owey! Shimshi, that was so generous of you to share today. I loved seeing everyone and that was thanks to you. I hope Trixie os feeling alright now. None of we kitties like being sedated and going to the Stabby Place!? Never!!

Meezer's Mews & Terrieristical Woofs said...

Nice tail dangly-o, Shimshi!!
Its cold here, too but we *are* seeing a teeny bit of sun peeking through the thick clouds. At least no rain or snow...today. We might get snow on Thanksgiving.

Hooray for good bloodwork, Trixie, and sorry that your teeth likely need a 'job'...even us pups need that sometimes, too. Dalton has lost a few teeth, even the vet dude was puzzled as to why, because for now the rest of his choppers look good. Go figure!

The Island Cats said...

I do like that picture of you, Shimshi. I’m glad to hear Trixie got a good report from the vet, though I’m sorry about her nail. But Shimshi, I think you look purrfect just the way you are! ~Murphy

Brian's Home Blog said...

Love that selfie, you look fabulous! That is such good news on the Trixie Bloodwork, hooray! Y'all be safe over there.

Melissa, Mudpie and Angel Truffles (Mochas, Mysteries and Meows) said...

Pawsome photos and art...and even more pawsome news about Trixie!

Linda said...

Very nice images! I’m sorry to hear about Trixie's Abduction. That must’ve been scary.

pilch92 said...

Very handsome selfie. Glad Trixie is healthy. XO

BellaDharma an BellaSita Mum said...

Mee-yow Shimshi yore so hansum!!! Wee love yore dangull talio Selfiess!! Deer Trixie wee so happy yore Kidneyss are OKay. Wee are sorry there are teefie issuess tho' Caspurr an Trizie weee LOVE yore Two-fur selfie alot! ***nose kissess*** BellaDharma an (((hugss))) BellaSita Mum

meowmeowmans said...

Well done, Shimshi! Your selfie is a true reflection of your handsomeness. And how nice of you to share the wonderful photo of Caspurr and Trixie. We are sorry she had that traumatic experience, but thankful her kidneys are doing well. Hugs to you all!