It is finally summer

in the Pacific Northwest.....and this is about how Hal feels about it :D



...and Dor wants me to leave the sink running....and put ice in her water dish...every time I think I run the joint....the cats put me in my place!

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  1. Magaly GuerreroSeptember 8, 2011 at 2:48 AM

    I can't believe you ever made the mistake of thinking Dor is "your cat". You well know you are "her human." Get used to it, and life will be easier and longer.

    Now, go and fan away ;-)

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  2. "Strublay"September 8, 2011 at 3:25 AM

    It's funny, I went up to the Seattle Area this past week, and summer hit the day we got there... I apparently brought summer with me from Las Vegas. *Laugh*

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  3. Debra She Who SeeksSeptember 8, 2011 at 6:25 AM

    I, for one, welcome the rule of our feline overlords. Coming, Her Royal Highness!

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  4. LisaSeptember 8, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    I think Michigan has your weather! 65 & rain right now.

    I am the subject of 3 royal felines (or pains in the butt - whatever!) They don't require being fanned - they require their people to be pillows.
    Luckily her majessty is the only one who needs special food.

    Sigh. At least the dog sleeps on the floor.

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  5. Jessica PenotSeptember 8, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    Cute kitty. This picture makes me miss my cats.

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  6. Old Fashion HalloweenSeptember 8, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    98 on Sunday seems a little much. I'm dreading volunteering tomorrow in the heat.

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  7. RonSeptember 8, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    Well, ya know, cats were once Gods...and they haven't forgotten it. :)

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  8. suzanneSeptember 8, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    Summer had a late arrival here as well. Until this week. September began and suddenly . . . it's fall.

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