Somethings Never Change....

Yep....he's still up to his old antics!  I set down my laptop to let the dogs outside and come back to find THIS~~

Dirty Ole Man....on the kitty porn sites!  You would think at 19 1/2 years old he would give up.

Maybe he just wanted to let everyone know he's still alive and kicking?!  I'll have to check my temp files to see what sites he was surfing!


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Whiskers on Wednesday

"It's snowing still," said Eeyore gloomily. "So it is." "And freezing." "Is it?" "Yes," said Eeyore. "However," he said, brightening up a little, "we haven't had an earthquake lately." ~A.A. Milne



Anybody else tired of winter? --besides me??


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Whiskers on Wednesday

"Why not learn to enjoy the little things - there are so many of them." ~Author Unknown



Here's a RARE photo...they were both heads down before I picked up the camera. Ole Ace was too slow to get up before I took the shot. They snuggle often, it's just too hard to get the picture! Ace loves his canine brother...he really does, but if you ask him....

Whiskers on Wednesday

"Oh, my friend, it's not what they take away from you that counts. It's what you do with what you have left." ~ Hubert Humphrey


Well, it's been a while but Ole Ace is doing VERY well. Seems Rudy has been a GREAT brother for him. He's livened up, actually plays with Rudy in the morning....for about 1 minute. He makes a mad dash through the house to get Rudy to chase him and then he's off to his bed to sleep for the rest of the day. That's about it for his boost of energy. Besides the fact that Rudy keeps him young when I discovered the perfect food for Rudy, Nutro Natural Choice, I decided it must be good for Ace too. Well, has it ever...he's gained weight, his coat is shinier than ever (he still sheds like crazy but that's just a cat thang) and he has these little energy boosts. Dr. says he'll be around for a while...

About the picture--that's NOT Ace's bed...



...that's Rudy's bed--his security blanket...his bed he's had since he was a wee thing (watch for Dogs on Thursday tomorrow). He's trying to "tattle-tale" on his feline brother. Can't you just hear him now---Momma, Ace is in my bed...and stealing my sunbeam!



....and Ace says....(I'll let you fill in the blank)

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Whiskers on Wednesday--Dogs on Thursday Combo

I got in trouble for this photo! Mr Ace doesn't want anyone knowing he really likes his canine brother...but getting a picture is just too hard, when the opportunity arises and Ace doesn't run before I can get the lens cap off the camera I have to grab it!



Rudy looks worried huh?

OH and.....Happy Birthday Julia!!!!

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Whiskers on Wednesday

Well, the Old Man is still around! He moves very slow, but he's still full of spunk!

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Whiskers on Wednesday---What a Runner sees...

WHISKERS ON WEDNESDAY

I know you guys are probably wondering about Mr Ace...he is doing pretty good. He has good days and bad days. With the heat and humidity we are having these days he has more bad days than good...but he's hanging in there.
This September he'll be 18...in cat years that's 93 (according to a chart at the vet's office--other websites say he's 87)....Old Man!

WHAT A RUNNER SEES--
I wish I had my camera with me when I run so I can show you some of this stuff...pretty amazing.
A baby bottle
A baby pacifier
A baby diaper (used--ugh)
A baby shoe----not all on the same trip but I'm beginning to wonder if I'll find the baby!!

More trash...I think I'll start running with a bag so I can start picking up some of it.

This past Sunday I had a great idea (one might think) to run Roanoke Mtn...just off the Blue Ridge Parkway...I'll tell you that this is Wed and I'm STILL sore from the run! It's a 4 mile loop (that I added an additional 1.25 miles after the descent) The first mile is a CONTINUOUS 10% grade -- which feels more like 50% once you get started!
....ANYWAY--while on this run I saw:

More trash--jeez people, what are you thinking?!
2 young bucks ran across the road in front of me
Lots of other cyclists and runners, which is comforting to know I'm not out there alone running a mountain!
Several pages from a gay magazine (and you know what kinda magazine I'm talking about)!!! Ummmmm, okay....

As I run I'll keep a list of more that I see!!


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Whiskers on Wednesday

I haven't posted a Whiskers on Wednesday for a few weeks now...Ace just hasn't been himself.
The old man is slowing down...a lot. He moves painfully (we know he has arthritis) and carefully. In the last 3 months he's lost 4 lbs, yet his blood work is amazing perfect for his age. His body functions all work properly...if you know what I mean. Well, except for the increased issues with hairballs (that's another thing, he's blowing his coat like crazy), and he hates the Laxatone.
There are further tests we can have done but at this time I'm not ready to know he is in his final years (months or days), I'm hoping he has years and years left with us, but am prepared for whatever may come.
In September he'll be 17 years old...according to his Vet that's the human equivalent of about 95 years old.


I'm not sure if I'll be posting WOW each week. It all depends on how Ace feels...

...there's more to this picture.

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~~~~Ohm~~~~

He's baaaa-aaack!

Finally a shot of "The Ace-Man"...does this look like Kitty Yoga to you?



Forward fold? Intense West Stretch Pose? Turtle pose? Plow pose - modified?

NAMASTE /\

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WoW

This week getting a picture of "The Crusty Ole Curmudgeon" has been very hard.



I refuse to look at the camera



I refuse to look at the camera

Where's the furball Rudy?

I refuse to look at the camera


I refuse to look at the camera

I know you want to look out the window, but I'M here right now!

I refuse to look at the camera



I refuse to look at the camera



I refuse to look at the camera

I'M NOT PLAYING WITH YOU!! Now, because I've had to STEP in HIS bed I'm going to have to bath myself all over again...ewwwww!!

How does Rudy react to all this "fussiness"?





He smiles!

Did you know we live with Garfield & Odie?

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Whiskers on Wednesday~~

Ace would never have you know how much he missed Rudy this weekend but he did! He's really stayed close to all of us, even allowing Rudy to lay next to him in the floor!




Pssssssst~~



...is he still behind me?

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Whiskers on Wednesday

Who's PeeOed??

...but then again who stays that way?







Ace had his yearly check-up yesterday (but of course he had to know something was up when the pet carrier came into the house). I've had concerns because of the amount of water he drinks these days. Then I was surprised to see that he'd lost 3 lbs...so I was sure something was wrong with him.

The blood work came back...

...the Dr. called to say that he's "competition drinking" with/against Rudy! His #'s are absolutely normal and in the Dr.'s words pretty darn amazing and impressive for a cat his age!

The only thing she had an extensive talk with him about was his "extracurricular activities" causing his back pain issues! We'll see if he listened to her...something tells me it went in one ear and out the other!

You know, I'm very surprised myself that he's as healthy as he is. I'm sure he didn't get much of that first mother's milk he needed to build antibodies...I thought for sure he'd be a sickly sort of beast all his life. I hope he's with us for another 17 years...wouldn't that be a record?

I missed last weeks WoW post, but I must comment on my Veterinarian, I owe them a lot of credit for the great care they've given to Ace, Rudy and my families pets. They are a fantastic group of Dr's who work together and give the compassion, care and concern about your pet. They treat them as if they are their own, that's really all one can ask for. I've visited vets in the past that are looking for the almighty $$$ not interacting at all with my pet, needless to say I never went back again. I found our current Vet about 20 (maybe more) years ago and feel like I'm a member of their family. All questions are answered, phone calls are returned in a timely manner and in my Mom's case they made that unfortunate house call...but it's nice to know that they cared enough to give Dolly the dignity of dying in her own home.

Have you found the perfect Vet for your pet? I hope so...

Happy Earth Day!!!!!

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Whiskers on Wednesday

Our local news (I hope this link works) ran a great story last week, I'm sharing in hopes that you either have this program or can encourage one to start...or maybe you know of someone in need of these services!
You'll remember my "Feral Cat Problem", which is still on going...but there may be hope now. In this time of high unemployment there are jobs opening up...that is if you are a feral cat.
Barn Cat Buddies is a program specifically for feral cats, those who can't be socialized to society but need shelter, care and food. The cats are throuroughly checked out by a Vet, spayed or neutered and put up for adoption. Since we live in farm country and plenty of barns need a cat or two this is absolutely perfect! If you know of anyone who needs a good mouser have them check out their website or give them a call.

Now on to the "Non-mouser" that lives in our house...

Question--What is this look all about?




Answer--Rudy's on HIS Mom & Dad's bed (obviously it's prior to me making up the bed)!



Mama...make him play with me!!




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Whiskers on Wednesday~~

It's a new month and I, Ace the Cat, have decided to make some changes around here...


I vow to be nicer, more loveable and generous. I promise to love my mom, dad and Rudy more. I'll try not to cause momma to sneeze. I will no longer "love" her robe (since she took the pillow and blanket away from me I found her fuzzy robe)...I will take my "hairball hacking" to the kitchen since the floor is easier for momma to clean up. Rudy is so cute, I love my furry brother...and will spend more time cuddling with him.




APRIL FOOLS!!!!

(you didn't really this I was serious did you?)

Whiskers on Wednesday~~

We all know what today is...and of course yet again Ace unavailable for interview, go figure!

The evidence left around the house shows that he did quite a bit of "partying" for St. Patrick's Day yesterday. I tell ya...the noises we heard after going to bed, you'd have thought there were 20 cats in the house!

I did find this picture that leads me to believe there was quite a shin-dig here:





I opened the freezer this morning and Ace grabbed an ice pack!








Notice he has that paw out to stop the bed from spinning!

Hee-hee...serves him right!

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Whiskers on Wednesday~~

We don't often get snow these days, so we've all been enjoying it...well, except for one!

Hey Ace...

Wanna go outside and play in the snow?



...you've got to be kidding me! When donkey's fly!!
I'm right where I want to be and I WILL remain right here--in front of the heat duct!

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Whiskers on Wednesday~~

I think as cat owners we've all heard this saying...



Well that's never held so true until now! I think you know Mr. Ace is a VERY spoiled feline, well...I've now become his concierge and NOT because I wanted to!
In order to "solve" a few problems in the litter box area we bought his a very fancy "throne" in which to do his business...very much like this one~



He seems to like it though he requires that I hold the door for him as he enters, then I must leave to give him privacy. (demanding puss huh?) He'll soon be expecting me to stand there with a warm towel over my arm...but I tell ya, he's NOT a good tipper. I get the same excuse every time "I'll catch you next time, I left my wallet in my other pants!"
HOWEVER, (I bet you knew that was coming) Sunday morning I didn't listen to his demands to GET-UP-AND-HOLD-THE-DOOR at 5am so...



...he left a little pile just outside the door of the new litter box! We DIDN'T purchase the little mat you see in the picture. Who's sitting there glaring at me as I clean it up...that's right Mr. Ace himself!

Guess what I did...taped the little door open! HA!!!!

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Whiskers on Wednesday~~

Do you know what next Tuesday is? That's right...Mardi Gras! Who's the King this year?

That's right...the one...the only....AceMan!

What the heck are you talking about "this year"? I'm KING all the time!

Wanna know how I got my beads??




Are you sure?








Fat Tuesday for the Fat King Cat!
I'm such a party animal....can I have another meowgarita?


Laissez Les Bon Temps Roule!!

Whiskers on Wednesday

Since being the "Spotlight On" cat in last week post Ace is now requiring appointments for photo engagements...I can't seem to get an appointment these days.

So for a different sort of post (and I've probably already posted this but it's so good worth another laugh or two) -- queue the video please:



We'll have to see if I can get any time with "The King" in the next week.

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WoW~~

Today's Whiskers on Wednesday is a VERY special one! Ace is in the "Spotlight"...that's right he's the Featured Whisker of the week! Go on over and check it out!






"I'm ready for my close-up Mr. Deville....I mean Mom!"

Do you know how hard it is going to be living with him now? He'll be ordering his meals in bed!




If you haven't already done so please go vote for my Little Brother! He is a cute little thing, now if I can just figure out how to play with him and not get hurt...I have to protect these good looks since I'm now famous!

Vote for Rudy in the BISSELL MVP Photo Contest 2009!

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