This woman was imitating animal sounds on TV Japan last night, and as can be seen, she was good! 
Fascinated Cat, Playful Birds
“Dey know, the fluffy buggers, I can’t get ’em. But I still duz my best to rattle the window!”
We’re indoor cat people, partly because we live on a ravine and outdoor cats disappear fast around here with the coyotes around, and also because even well-fed cats cannot resist killing birds.
Cats can be very happy indoors, but it takes a lot of play time and interaction.
But that’s why we love ’em to begin with, eh?
Our last cat, Choco, was nervous outdoors, and would only go out supervised in a harness to chew on some grass, sticking very close to home.
New rescue kitty Sora has not been introduced to the harness yet, that’s still a bit down the road.
Warbler, Hummers at Front Door
When we came back from our Byrne Creek ravine walk in SE Burnaby, BC, late this afternoon, we spotted a female Black-Throated Gray Warbler and some hummers hanging about.
Sora-Chan Getting Comfy in My Chair
A little over three weeks since we adopted Sora-chan from the SPCA, she’s getting pretty comfy around the place. Her initial fear has completely worn off, though she still startles occasionally.
Over the last few days she’s appropriated my recliner in the living room, and has also discovered that it’s great fun licking my nose and chewing my mustache at 4:00 am.
She is incredibly energetic, and loves chasing a feather on a string. . . for hours. . .
While people often say it would be wonderful if cats remained kittens all their lives, and dogs remained puppies, this is one teenager that I’m looking forward to gaining some maturity : – ).
Mergansers and Cormorants at Porteau Cove
Stopped at Porteau Cove on the way home from a one-night camping trip. This favourite stop on the Sea to Sky featured nearly indistinguishable colors, sea to sky : – ).
Camping at Nairn Falls
Zipped up the Sea to Sky yesterday for a one-night camping trip at Nairn Falls Provincial Park.
Realized that we’ve had this trusty axe for 20 years. It’s a midsize, great for car camping, tho occasionally I’d like something with about a pound heavier head and foot longer handle.
Iona Beach Regional Park Photo Ramble
Heart-Warming, Short Cuddle With Sora
We’ve come a long way over the last several weeks since we fell in love at the SPCA, Sora-chan. Or at least when your new humans fell in love with you.
Thanks for the cuddle a few minutes ago. . . Goodnight.
Meatless Casserole Will Disappear Quickly
Casserole with three colours of peppers, mushrooms, and Gardein meatless ground. It’s gonna disappear just as fast as one with hamburger in it!
This from a guy who grew up in the day when the family would literally order half a cow processed into steaks, roasts, and ground beef for the chest freezer every year. . .
Assorted Buzzers, Byrne Creek Ravine Park, Burnaby
A leisurely stroll with the camera this afternoon turned up lots of bees and wasps.
