Gracie here: This week has been hectic. There are peeps here called contractors. Their toys are noisy. No catnip either. Sasha has taken up hiding on an almost permanent basis. Peeps are worried that she will turn feral because they have a hard time getting her out for dinner or anything else. Maybe some quiet weekend time will help. She hasn’t been canoodling with Gus (who is heartbroken about that).Β
The diet was trashed. The peeps say “after the kitchen job.” Too much commotion, change of feeding stations and of course wonky Sasha so the peep can’t regulate who eats what.
Gus was rejoicing. He’s not much for dieting. More of him to love. He’s been keeping an eye on the workers. The think bubble over his head has funny sayings as he’s very judgmental. (Bill, do you really think that’s centered? Move it to the right two cat hairs!) He spent an hour staring at a dark hoody on the floor in back of a plastic curtain to make sure it wasn’t alive. He was willing to protect us from marauding hoodies. Whadda guy! (Dimwit!)Β
Morgan is just Morgan. Nothing deters her from doing her thing. Her schedule is get up early and play with her blankie (loudly to wake up the peep); eat breakfast and wash up; deep food coma until after lunch; annoy peeps and other cats; and then it’s dinnertime. She adapted to the food station change although she goes to the old station first.
We’ll have a break from the work over the weekend. Hope you all have a break too!
I’m sorry I wasn’t here to encourage you earlier, Gracie, but I hope you and the peeps got some rest from the noise and confusion this weekend. Tomorrow is another day! π Behave yourself!
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Gracie: The weekend was good but dang they are back!
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Gracie, thank you for keeping us up to date! Hope a few days of quiet help everyone feel better and Sasha comes back out. Maybe Gus can lure her out? You and your regular peeps have a great weekend!
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Sasha reappeared and is sucking up the attention. With the kitchen still shrouded, she knows more is coming.
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So glad to hear that!
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Actually so is Gus. I always have cats attached to my body! π
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π I bet he is! He must have felt really abandoned!
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Gracie – you are an excellent roving reporter to tell us the doin’s of the contractors, your brother and sisters and the Peeps. I’m glad you’re in charge of this operation … make everyone toe the line!
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I do what I can. It’s like herding cats!
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Very clever Gracie – stay in charge!
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Love to you Sasha. Hope you feel better soon!
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Make those visitors go away!
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Great reporting, Gracie! Wishing you and the gang a restful weekend of peace, quiet and zero contractors!
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Yes I’m going to eat all weekend!
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Your constant activity wears me out. How do you do it? I get tired just going to the eye doctor and need a couple days to rest. My sister is doing a kitchen remodel that has been going on for 3 months. First they sent the wrong thing, then they broke it, on and on and on. They are eating frozen dinners and washing dishes in the bathroom. I think her cat lives under the bed now.
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It’s not easy and when it rains it pours. My cell phone conked out yesterday. I had to decide on what I wanted, wait in a line for 2-1/2 hours and then when I went home they hadn’t given me a SIM card. Today I go back. I’m hoping I don’t have to do the queue thing again. Yesterday the electricians were grumping about how hard it was. They looked at and quoted the job. No backsies now! My mantra in “never again.”
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I feel sorry for you. It’s great that you’ll have a cat diary to remember this time. We had one cat when we turned our two-family house into one. I didn’t get Thor’s take on the renovation, but it wasn’t as hard on him as for your cats. He was an indoor/outdoor cat and probably just stayed outside during the day while the work was going on. Hang in there!
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A long time ago I did a huge addition to a house. I had 2 indoor/outdoor cats and they stayed outside all day too. Sometimes I went to the beach because it was intrusive and I took them along. We all enjoyed those times.
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Those are fun times to remember.
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Sorry that your kitty world is so disrupted. At least the diet is off for now. π
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I can’t handle all the drama associated with feeding special diets and cat stealing food. I need the break more than they do!
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Over two cat hairs – funny! Enjoy the break for the weekend. Hope Sasha does no go feral. Some days I think I might.
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Me too!
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Kate… ;er, Gracie, I’m not even there and I want it to be over so the peeps and the Sassy Cats get a break from the mayhem!
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Another day done. Two days off. It’s like AA. One day at a time. Haven’t seen Sasha yet. Guys left an hour ago.
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Sounds like Sasha is practicing the art of social distancing.
Good luck to you all and enjoy your quiet time this weekend.
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It’s like return to feral life hidden away.
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Maybe having the weekend break will do everyone some good. Enjoy the respite!
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I think so. Cabinets are out. Electrical work and some carpentry is getting done today.
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Poor Sasha! Hope she comes out this weekend when its quiet. I am sure that Gus does to. His face cracks me up! Yes, looks like he is keeping the workers in line!
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He won’t let people too near but he is on his beloved cat tree snoopervising.
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Oh, man. I feel for Sasha. And Kate, worrying over Sasha. Is there a silver weight loss lining though?
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She’s not snacking all day that’s for sure.
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Yay! The chaos commences. May it be over soon! β€
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Fingers crossed although we are just at the beginning.
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Weekends will be your “sanity return time” – yours AND the cats as well! Hopefully you’re seeing some signs that your vision of the new improved kitchen is unfolding and it will be SOOO worth the upheaval !
Hugs, Pam
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Kitchen is completely empty. All cabinets and appliances were removed and they are working on electrical changes today.
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I’m sure Sasha will survive the upheaval but I can imagine her kitty brain is having a hard time processing all the noise and extra people. Hopefully it will be over soon.
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We have at least 5 more weeks to go. I’m hoping she will adapt.
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So much trauma it is a wonder you kitties haven’t all retreated under beds. Kudos for doing anything that helps in survival mode.
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The grays are not bothered. They are both in their normal sleeping spots. Gus is under the bed and I’m not sure where Sasha is. Most likely in the basement in a hidey spot.
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Here’s hoping the project goes quickly and without drama. For everyone. Have a great weekend.
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Thanks!
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Teddy and Jack don’t like to have people in the house. Like Sasha, they hide until it’s all clear. Hopefully, they will chill on the weekends.
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We will all chill on the weekend!
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Your poor kitties. As if moving wasn’t enough!
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I know. They are troopers. Poor Sasha. She doesn’t even come out in the evening for cuddles.
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NO! Oh, the poor dear. Existential dread is real
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Contractors in the house is no fun. I hope the weekend gives everyone a little respite and rejuvenation.
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Especially Sasha who is not taking this well.
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Poor Sasha…strangers are not her cup of tea. Never have been.
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Nope and she’s not too happy about it. I’m hoping she will adjust. This crew does not have a radio going. Mostly it’s been one guy although three today but they aren’t really noisy.
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we hope your weekend is quiet and you can relax with the cats… Gus, we hear ya! no diets and no strangers, yeah!
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Gus: Yay!
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