It has been fall here for some time, but unseasonably warm. Usually our gardens are out by mid September, and it is folly to leave them in longer - a type I regularly engage in that sees me chopping frozen carrots out of the earth. A first light snow by mid October, and we watch the snow creeping down the mountains, coming for us, the frost driving into the dirt. I attempted to bring the growth inside to ease the transition. With great intentions I planted cat grass and cat nip, as I have done in the past, as well as some herbs and small greens. Very shortly, the muddy cat foot prints tracked everywhere (because the minxes did not stop at just nibbling the grass, but rather preferred to enter and prance about in the dirt and rip out great wads of cat grass which they would then leave laying about on the floor). I relocated it all to the bootroom, where they are wilting for lack of light and heat. We built a "Leroy Screen" a few years ago to protect seedlings from Leroy the Plant Eater, but haven't accepted the need to re-install it yet. I may give the cat grass another chance. We did indeed get a first snow, on the 8th. But the lovely sun and uncharacteristic rains did it in, which is fine by us. We fall asleep to the sound of the rain and feel like we're in Vancouver. The kittens were fascinated. And probably glad they were inside. Other things have been falling, too. The minxes are sporting their big cat teeth. We had several days of obsessive checking, precarious teeth and little sore mouths, an one incident of me waking in the night with a sharp pain in my ankle (I was under attack, but I concluded it was completely unrelated to kitten teething). I only found one tooth. I am reasonably sure that the youngest human among us, who has taken to crawling about and eating whatever she finds on the floor, did not find any. They now have as far as I can tell, all their adult teeth. So big and fierce! All the better to attack smore man and 8-year old's lunches with! And though they have been happy to sink them into all manners of things (cardboard boxes, kickers, my leg, eachothers' necks, ratties ...) they are being coy about big yawns so I can photograph them. We shall resume the kitten teeth brushing that we suspended during the great wiggly teeth episode. We have also been trying to stay updated with the progress of the cheese siblings as we marked their 6 month birthday and the falling of teeth. We are so happy to hear of Aura's successful surgery! We are thinking of her and sending bitey, sunshiney, minxey healing love. What a testament to the dedication and love of a human and a community; such a stark and heartening contrast to the misunderstanding and meanness we can encounter out there. We were so so happy, and it is such a balm to see Aura thriving. We have been trying to get reconnected on social media, but keep getting foiled for one reason or another. Perhaps we don't fit the mold or something about tortoiseshell cats arouses suspicion. Nevertheless, we press on. Meanwhile, we have costumes to make! Last year there was a Leroy costume (and in previous years, the dogs), and this year I have two little costumes to make. I hope next year I will tackle Eyebrows and Chestpatch, but this year we are honoring the Great Anais (the wirey dog eyeing the peppermint toy on our about page - a force of a dog) and Mama and baby shall be koalas, quite a departure, but appropriate. Wish me luck! My heart is glad that I have help again on the sewing table.
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Krista.
10/25/2018 16:45:42
The girls are getting so big-all big girl teeth now. The pictures are beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
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Kaaren
10/25/2018 16:54:14
Such a wonderful update! Great to see these two girls, growing up so healthy and happy 😻😻
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Paula
10/25/2018 17:08:05
So happy to see an update! It makes me smile to see them so grown up with their new teeth!
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Janet
10/25/2018 18:30:52
Thank you so much for letting us into your lives. What a wonderful tale you weave and such beautiful pictures. I'm awestruck by the beauty of your surroundings.
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Joan vincent
10/25/2018 18:43:13
Beautiful kittens.
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CryogenicFire
10/25/2018 18:45:27
I so look forward to reading about your adventures with the minxlettes and gazing at the gorgeous photographs that you use to illustrate it.
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Barbara Wayland
10/25/2018 21:34:02
Haha, I check EVERY DAY for a new update, knowing that is silly, but I always hope! I literally gasped when I saw a new update today! Thank you so much for sharing their lives, and yours with us! SO appreciated!
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Susan
10/25/2018 23:00:27
Eyebrows and Chestpatch! LOL. That was a magnificent belleh shot--assume it was Fontina? They grow more beautiful everytime I see them. I love seeing them so happy. Thank you for your posts.
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Lona
10/25/2018 23:38:28
Thank you so much for sharing the beautiful photographs and giving us these wonderful updates. Greetings from abroad, and some *virtual hugs* and scritches to the fur-kids. Yours,Lona.
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Victoria Harpe
10/26/2018 05:55:12
You are a marvelous story teller! Thank you for sharing.
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Nancie
10/26/2018 07:24:26
I'm always so glad to hear there's a new update on the minxes! Your storytelling combined with great photos bring the girls closer for a bit. Thank you for keeping us in mind so we don't lose track of those adorable torties!
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Susan
10/26/2018 07:32:24
The girls are growing up to be beautiful and very happy young ladies. Thank you so much for the updates. We really enjoy seeing them in their forever life.
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Kristi
10/26/2018 08:14:32
So good to see the torties thriving and loving life. ❤️
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Alta Johnstone
10/26/2018 11:11:29
Loving the updates and can't wait to see picture of the costumes. I am sure they will help in many ways. 💖💖
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Julie
10/26/2018 16:34:45
Your updates are always something to look forward to, and sink happily into, like a good book or a favorite record. Thank you for loving the sweet tortie girls!
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Barb
10/27/2018 08:43:05
Love your narratives! Can't Wait to see Koala pix! Hugs to the Yukon!
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Lis
10/27/2018 15:44:49
They are so beautiful. I have a tortie but having two must be a great experience. XOXO
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Molly W.
10/27/2018 18:00:31
Thank you for the cheese girls update. Beautiful photos, beautiful kitties. They seem so happy and healthy!
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yvonne w matthews
10/27/2018 22:58:24
thank you for the update..they are both so beautiful and are so loved..
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Kathy Holt
10/28/2018 09:57:55
I love your writing style & always a joy to see pics of Brie & Fontina! Thanks so much for sharing their adventures!!
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Tania
10/28/2018 15:31:17
Thank you for all of the updates. I know they are extremely well taken care of and loved beyond measure.
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10/28/2018 19:52:13
Love your writing and the photos. The girls are becoming such lovely ladies. Thank you so much for sharing them with us. The “Chlomona” kittens were the first ones I watched on TK and I so enjoy following all of them in their forever homes.
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Nicole Sipos Ichimaru
11/6/2018 08:57:07
What a treasure you are! I feel you must have many friends, that people must just flock to be near you. Thanks for sharing our girls with us and for your whole family loving them so well!
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