This is a screen lock. This is a scampy kitten scaling a screen ... which is safer, now. We were alarmed to discover that our screens were not Fontina-proof, and would wiggle out under her scaling attacks. Thus, plans changed for the day and instead of working in the garden, we acquired and installed these devices, instead. Climbing resume ... if you must. Brie is always first on the scene, but Fontina seems more physically bold, performing hair-raising (and eyebrow-raising) maneuvers (of which I need a faster lens to capture, so, here's a tamer moment). No kitten noses in the morning yet. They prefer to wait until my appearance to purr at greeting pets in the crow's nest and then come for breakfast. However, sleep last night and the night before was interrupted due to 2 AM kitten wrestling on the bed [the cheese girls send their love to Auradorable!], complete with killing of the blanket. Last night's exploits included extended races over heads and down the racetrack, uh, hallway. L says good night to kittens now with a lengthening list of behaviors to avoid, summated by "make good choices, kittens!" The minxes have taken over the house. They are feeling much more at home and confident. Here they are powering up for their next exploit. They trill and purr and follow me, especially if it is snack time. I now know why Shelly walks so gracefully and carefully ... so as not to step on kittens winding around her feet. They enjoy assisting with meal preparation. And cleanup. And last night Brie rode around on my shoulder while I shut off the lights. Goodnight, kittens! No climbing screens, or going into the crawlspace, or knocking things over or leaping from one high ledge to another, and please try not to run over my face. Make good choices! We love you.
40 Comments
Leilalee
8/5/2018 13:37:15
Thanks for these updates on the girls, and the fotos :) I enjoyed watching these kittens get born and grow on TK, and it is so wonderful to get news of how they are doing. That is really very much appreciated! :)
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Jill
8/5/2018 13:40:39
What lovely photos, and what fun to share in their adventures! They are so beautiful and I'm so happy you are enjoying them. I saw these girls being born, so it's doubly fun to watch them grow and thrive. I too have a screen climber; I can't even open my windows because he climbs screens. He has not yet figured out that the screened porch has the same screens! (Don't tell him!)
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tanya
8/5/2018 13:41:39
thankyou for these wonderful pics of the girls they look like they are keeping you on your toes hahaha
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Annette
8/5/2018 13:42:03
It brought happy tears seeing these two exploring their new home!!! Thanks for loving them sooo much.
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Heike Abeln
8/5/2018 13:44:09
Again great photos. Good to see the lovely ladies in action so to speak. They seem to be very happy little kittens. I'm looking forward to hear more of their adventures. Give them a hug for all of us fans.
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Dani
8/5/2018 13:48:08
Thank you for sharing these wonderful updates and allowing us to share in their lives :)
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Penny
8/5/2018 13:49:50
Those are fabulous pictures. I love the one on the cat climber. I'm glad they're settling in and giving you lots of "moments" to enjoy already.
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Kelly
8/5/2018 13:53:31
Thank you!
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Carolee
8/5/2018 13:54:36
Laughed my way through your wonderful update. You've got both my sympathy and envy!!!
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Kathy
8/5/2018 14:13:26
Thanks so much for the cute pics of the girls & sharing their adventures with us. Bless you all for opening your hearts & home to these sweet babies!
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Cheryl
8/5/2018 14:26:12
They are looking great and Thank you for giving them such a loving home.
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Jeannie
8/5/2018 14:28:56
I wish I knew about screen locks. My one cat jumped onto the screen and out he went with it. Luckily it was in the first floor and I found him in the bushes. Had to keep windows closed until he stopped. Thanks for sharing it's great to see them adjusting.
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Linda Group
8/5/2018 14:32:37
If only the world had more people like you. Thank you for opening your hearts and home to these beautiful little girls. Hope your life is filled with joy, health and prosperity.
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Libellula Washington
8/5/2018 14:43:29
Thanks for a brilliant update, and for loving these babies.
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Debbie Jones
8/5/2018 14:47:55
these girls crack me up. Thanks for updating.
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Carol B
8/5/2018 14:48:44
Thank you for the update on the cheese girls. It sounds like they're settling in well and loving their furrever home. I'm glad they will give you and your family many years of entertainment and love. Such beauties they are.
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Cat Nip
8/5/2018 15:22:59
Just wanted to add my thanks for doing this blog. You've thought out each posting so well; the pics are wonderful and you tell a very good story with your commentary on each pic.
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TB
8/5/2018 16:05:01
Wonderful update! "The minxes" is such a cute nickname for these fabulous girls! All the cheeses are such beauties with such cute personalities! It was so hard to see them leave but so nice to know they're in good hands with such loving care! Thank you for giving us these lovely glimpses of their new life!
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Donna C
8/5/2018 16:11:02
My notion of the Yukon was a Sargent Preston/Yukon King existence. I live in Phoenix, 110+ F currently. To me, it felt like the torties were shipped off to Siberia but trusted that Shelly would choose well for these kits. Thx for sharing such fabulous photos. They are reassuring.
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Lynn L.
8/5/2018 17:11:24
You have a wonderful way of writing! I felt like I was there, watching the exploits! Thank you for sharing the adventures of the cheese sisters!
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Kathy
8/5/2018 17:36:11
Thank You for Sharing these Beautiful Baby Girls with us! Love them! <3
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Susan
8/5/2018 18:15:12
Thank you for sharing the exploits of our favourite torties. Kittens can be very helpful in pointing out any weaknesses in your cat proofing. It looks like they have settled in really well so we are looking forward to more adventures.
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Susan Osada
8/5/2018 23:39:29
These little scamps learned how to cat from their sissy Auradorable and their Twinger brothers. What a hoot! They - Brie and Fontina - have certainly displayed the obvious fact: #ThePerimeterIsNotSecure - :D LOL!!!
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Cryogenic Fire
8/6/2018 01:02:34
Oh my! You take stunning pictures (though you do have gorgeous little minxes as subjects it has to be said), and thank you so much for this update and glimpse into the fun and shenanigans that these girls have brought into your lives.
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Angie G
8/6/2018 02:23:49
Oh my, I can't stop laughing!! Those are fantastic pictures, I especially love the one where the girls are looking down from the crows nest!! I love your blog!! So happy the girls are settling in. Thank you so much for giving them such a loving home!!
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Lorrie Raab
8/6/2018 05:03:33
Wonderful to see them settling in. They are quite the handful for sure but so lovable.
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Donna
8/6/2018 06:23:13
I'm so happy that you appreciate the affection the girls have for you from their tree top and aren't rushing out to get ready-made lap cats. Brie & Fontina will thrive with the individual doting they deserve.
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Susan
8/6/2018 07:29:11
Oh my gosh, I love their antics. Thank you for sharing!
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Nancie
8/6/2018 08:30:52
What a great way to start the morning - coffee & the minxes! Thank you for your delightful & amusing stories of the girls in their new home, & the photos are wonderful. I'm grateful that you've taken the time to think of those of us on the periphery of TK who have watched the kittens from their first breaths. It means a great deal to be able to continue to visit them from afar. Thank you!
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BB
8/6/2018 09:00:41
I 2nd all of the wonderful comments... Great Pix and Loving Home! Glad that Brie & Fontina are literally keeping you on your toes! :) xo's to the Yukon Family!
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Julie
8/6/2018 12:03:31
How adorable and looks like the Girls are settling in nicely. The joys that four legged family members add to our lives. Thank you for sharing, your blog is great - Best to all from Texas
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jennifer waters
8/6/2018 21:44:41
Those torties keep their humans on their toes. Little monkeys with the screen. Thank you for the update and pics
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ChristineAnn
8/6/2018 23:31:42
Thank you for sharing Brie and Fontina's continuing adventures. :-)
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Lisa M Zajkowski
8/7/2018 19:56:14
This is a delightful post! The girls look so happy. It's impossible to tell which culprit is which, unless you see their faces! It looks like the Torties and your family were made for each other! They are so sweet!
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Amanda (RenaissanceKat)
8/8/2018 10:24:51
What a treat for us TK fans to follow the torties in their new home! Many of us are fans since birth. They look so happy. We all thank you for adopting these beauties!
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Nikki
8/8/2018 13:12:58
Thank you for keeping us updated on your girls! I love them so much. =)
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Jeanette Carr
8/10/2018 03:10:49
You are a wonderful narrator and the photos are gorgeous - they capture the essence of who these crazy girls are! Thank you so very much for sharing them with us. If they are exhausting you now, just remember how quickly they grow up :) Beautiful.
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Lona
12/28/2018 12:54:16
Thank you so much for sharing these lovely photographs and stories. Merci. Wishing you the very best for the new year 2019. Cheers.
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