Sniffs Good?

Are there any particular aromas that drive your four legged friend/s crazy? I'm talking beyond the obvious anything stinky for dogs and catnip for cats.

Yes Zebby loves catnip, will hug, beat up and then wash his catnip toys. But his favourite smells are:

• Mickle's hands after I've been chopping vegetables, especially celery. I get smooched and lovingly gnawed upon

• Fabric Softener, given the chance he drags wet washing off the drying rack and rolls around on it so it has to be washed again

• and Chlorine Bleach. This he's truely adores.

Yesterday afternoon I attacked the mould in the bathroom while Zebster snoozled. Well, was he a happy lad last night. He spent much of the evening hanging out in there, smooching up to the supercleaned surfaces. LOL, at least I knew where I'd find him.

This morning he thanked me by resting his chin on my head, his snout in my ear and purring raucously.

Whoops.....Ouch?

My dear lad was snuggled on our cosy bed late this afternoon. Only he does often snuggle really close to the edge. Too close today - the daft darling fell off the bed,

No, he didn't land on his feet.

Has since been spooked for most of the evening, then finally settled down - right where he fell off from. Mickle intervened and moved him inwards a bit. Now have the other bedtime hassle -

"Hey Diddle Diddle, Zeb's in the Middle"

Just as well I love and adore my daft lad. And yes, Zebby-cat is now snoring once more!!!

Guy Fawkes

It all went bang, many times. This is a shot of the public display here in Wellington Harbour. There is a great view from the posh part of my street. Being a responsible cat owner I stayed home as Zebby-cat is scared by loud noises. Only when it all started Zeb was snuggled up beside me, sound asleep and snoring. He didn't even notice the enormous booms!