Tuesday Tabbies

Just some recent pics of the boys, from the past couple of weeks. I could do a post about "the curse of the area rug," but that seems inconsequential given my previous post about Ricky and Baby. Besides, I've already vented to a friend about that!

So here are my chubby...okay, one is obese...tabby boys, for a smile (I hope) on this Tuesday.

Nicki doesn't look too pleased to be the focus of the camera's attention.
 
  
No one...no one...can do a "poor me" face like a cat can.
 
 
 
BTW, I obviously didn't destroy the squirrel family when I took the nest down in March, because three young ones love to play on the fence in the evenings, scurrying between the sheeting and the wood of the fence and generally being silly, as all young ones are.

I've seen one black and two greys chasing one another or perching on the fence, all lined up along the top.
Oh, and while I think of it, does anyone know what this is, below? I planted this last year but have lost the little marker thing that tells you what it is. Half is blooming white, the other half blooming the dark pink-ish shade.
 
Whatever it is, it seems to love the semi-shaded spot, has really set in and taken off. It's a pretty addition to the mostly-green perennials!

Peace.

Comments

Cat Lover said…
Hi Kim, are the flowers columbines??? I am not great with flower names but I know my sister has the same plant.
Love the photos of the boys, they are enjoying the warmer weather. Love Nicki's big yawn.
See you soon!
Robin
Kea said…
Oh, I think you're right, I just Googled for images. Pretty flowers!
Anonymous said…
What a cute post. Your boys are handsome guys. They really balance each other out, too. Hugs.
Katie Isabella said…
They may be something else. I have both varieties of columbines and they don't look like these. But the boys look like a million!
BeadedTail said…
Such precious boys! Our squirrel got scared off with the roofing project so we'll see if he comes back. I'm hoping he doesn't but the girls enjoy watching him. Pretty flowers whatever they care!
The flowers are very pretty! Your garden is beautiful. I've always wished for a small enclosed yard with a garden =)
The boys are adorable. I wish I could hug them. (Though I'm not sure how they would like that!)
Glad the squirrels are scampering about...they are hooligans but I still like them.
I have the exact same flowers in blue in my flower garden.
Saku said…
I was going to say the flower looks like a columbine. They are incredibly hardy and come in a multitude of colors. I have one that hasn't opened yet, but I believe it is black. I've never seen one that bloomed with flowers of two different colors. Very pretty!

And while the boys might not like being described as such, they are very pretty too. :)
Kea said…
They ARE a good match, for the most part. :-)
Kea said…
I think there are a number of varieties...I might do some further Googling!
Kea said…
Yes, the squirrels, as cute as they are, can be pests. They certainly do make great kitty TV, though!
Kea said…
I like my little garden too, just not the location. Nothing is perfect...and that's okay. :-)

Nicki's not much for being picked up and snuggled; I can do it for a minute, then he wants down. Derry is the one who likes to be picked up and cuddled, but he's so heavy I can't hold him for long. :-D
Kea said…
Apparently they come in quite a few varieties!
Kea said…
A black one! I must Google further. They do seem to come in quite a few colours/varieties.
Kea said…
Hi to you, and welcome, however you found the blog. :-)
ANGEL ABBYGRACE said…
The boys look so adorable and as always your garden is lovely.
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Kea said…
Even my mom commented to me recently about how chubby they both were looking. :-D

Derry's past "chubby," though, which isn't good for his little body. It's hard to lose weight, however, in middle age...as I know only too well!
Kea said…
Thanks! Derry has such a sweet face (most of the time), he's far more photogenic than Nicki. Once in a while I get a decent pic of the Nickster, but it's more challenging.

Plenty of weeds and moss in the back space this year, there's been so much rain. At least everything is lush-looking right now.
meowmeowmans said…
Your garden looks great, Kim. I was thinking "columbines," too.

As always, we loved seeing Nicki and Derry. Those handsome dudes really seem to be enjoying being outside in the sun.
Linda said…
I'm sliw getting around to visiting. I see you found out your flowers are columbine, a really pretty flower that is blooming now. The kitties are adorable.
Annie Bear said…
I love Niki's yawn. :) I also like his "model" picture. That last picture reminds me of a close-up model-like shot. Derry looks sweet sitting on the cushion in the sunlight.
John Bellen said…
I'll bet that cushion is a favourite spot: comfort and fresh air, all together. And they can watch the squirrels play, too.

As for cat-weights, I figure I'd rather have mine with a little extra than a little less. They can lose weight so rapidly when they are sick, I prefer to have some roominess to lose.
Kea said…
That's my thought as well, a bit of padding is better than being too skinny just for that reason, though Derry has crossed the line into obese now, which isn't good for him.
Kea said…
Once in a while I can get a decent shot of Nicki, though not often! Derry's easier, if I'm sneaky with the camera and take pics through the patio door glass. He's not very accommodating when he knows the camera is pointed at him. Unlike Chumley, who would literally pose for the camera. (He knew he was gorgeous!)
Kea said…
Thanks for stopping by, I'm behind too. It's nice to have confirmation that it's columbine!
Kea said…
Don't we all love being outside in the sun, especially after a cold spring? :-)

Nice to know almost everyone is in agreement that the flowers are a type of columbine!
QueenO'Cats said…
Hi Kim,

I've been reading your blog for years ( at least 6 ). Love it !! Your boys are SO cute !!!
Kea said…
Goes to show you never know who's out there in cyber space, lurking. LOL. I lurk on most of the blogs I follow now, used to try to comment all the time, but it's impossible to keep up. Take care!