Saffi and Misa Diaries
Intro
We are two gorgeous Siamese cats and we know this because She frequently tells us so. Saffi short for Sapphire an aristocratic leggy blue point with sapphire blue eyes you could drown in. Star sign Sagittarius. Misa a cute and sensual lilac point with mesmerising and hypnotic aquamarine blue eyes. Star sign Scorpio. We run the house and rule the garden. We keep an eye on the local feathered population as well as Her. We are often told we landed on our four paws when we came here or should that be eight? To be honest we have very few complaints...
Her Tale
It’s been a beautiful spring day with wall to wall sunshine. Such a change from the blanket grey cloud cover we’ve been used to for what seems like forever.
The Siamese contingent have tuned into spring rushing in and out of the cat flap.
The spring bulbs are bursting into flower miniature daffodils yellow and purple crocuses alongside cream coloured hellebores and a clump of ice white snowdrops.
The larger daffodils are in bud waiting for the warmth of the sun to open. Likewise pots of tulips are sleepily unfurling their buds. The birds meanwhile are conspicuous by their absence engaged in other pursuits.
After a morning and afternoon spent gambolling in the garden the Siamese contingent went their separate ways.
Saggie Saffi curled up in the igloo basket in the sun room eager to be as close to the outdoors as possible.
Scorpio Misa meanwhile curled up on the warmth of the windowsill in the bedroom queen of all she surveyed. Misa it has to be said enjoys her home comforts.
Date added: 08/03/2011 | link to this story
Saffi's Tail
Misa and I were snugged down in our favourite place in our wigwam when I sniffed the air and it smelt different. I poked my head out of the wigwam curtain and caught a glimpse of sunlight. I told Misa excitedly and then stumbled out to catch some sun rays.
I ambled down into the kitchen and out into the sun room. After what seems like weeks of wall to wall grey cloud cover the sun room was awash with sun light. It showed up the cobwebs brilliantly but I don’t think She approved.
It wasn’t long till Misa came down to join me and we stretched out soaking up the sun. Misa challenged me to a race through the cat flap and we ran out into the garden. All sorts of new flowers are out. As well as the hellebores and snowdrops and miniature daffodils a few purple and yellow crocuses are out. One or two of the larger daffodils are beginning to open up and the tulips are putting in a bit of an appearance.
The birds are very quiet and there are no insects buzzing around yet. I think they must be busy doing other things.
Today is a very nice day.
Date added: 04/03/2011 | link to this story
Misa's Tail
Saffi was up dancing and prancing for much of the night and I did my best to ignore her. By mid morning Saffi was back inside our wigwam fast asleep, This meant I got to have Her all to myself. I didn’t waste time and jumped up beside Her as She worked. I did my best to look cute and adorable so She would stop and stroke and cuddle me. It worked a treat and I think She enjoyed it as much as I did.
I was given my favourite treats and then I worked out a way to knock down the treat box so some of the delicious morsels would fall out. I could hardly believe how well the day was going.
All the while Saffi was fast asleep upstairs in our room in the wigwam.
Late afternoon when it started to get chilly She put the fire on especially for me. I basked in front of it blissfully happy to be getting Her whole attention. This doesn’t happen very often. Usually Saffi is there constantly trying to get noticed. For most of the day it was great fun to be the only cat around. But gradually I got bored and I missed having Saffi’s companionship.
To be truthful by the time Saffi stirred from her slumbers and came downstairs I was very pleased to see her.
We sat side by side by the fireside and I reflected on what a nice day it has been.
Date added: 03/03/2011 | link to this story
Misa's Tail
The snow drops and hellebores are out and the pansies are making a brave attempt to bring a splash of colour to the garden.
Now that it is slightly warmer I have been venturing outside again. So too has the squirrel. Saffi likes to chase after the squirrel but I am much too smart to run a losing race. Instead I fix him with one of my special Scorpio looks which sends him scuttling. The pigeons are all loved up and getting careless. I am waiting my chance to catch one when I want to.
Date added: 19/02/2011 | link to this story
Saffi's Tail
It’s Valentine’s Day today. We know this because She has told us. I am Her special Valentine Cat and so is Misa. We wonder if this means we will be getting some extra treats. I do hope so.
Date added: 14/02/2011 | link to this story
Saffi's Tail
Spring arrived early today. The sun shone and the birds sang. I sat and sunbathed on the warm earth and surveyed the garden awakening beneath my gaze. She came out to join me and together we tip toed around the snow drops and looked for hellebores. We weren’t disappointed. A hellebore bud was beginning to open in all its wax like glory. She picked up windfall twigs and strolled with me around the garden. I enjoy walking around the garden with Her just the two of us together. She let me explore inside the shed and sniff the air. It smelt of mouse.
Date added: 08/02/2011 | link to this story
Misa's Tail
Our favourite wigwam is in the cat’s room which is the warmest room in the house. We approve of this. But for no explicable reason our duffle wigwam has appeared in the bathroom. Saffi says it is the other warmest room in the house and it is a good thing. Being a Scorpio cat I suspect there is a reason for this but I haven’t yet worked out what it is.
While pondering on this new development and noticing the fog outside I became tired and fancied a snooze. I decided to retire to the bathroom and Saffi sloped in to join me.
Much later She woke us up to tell us that Mr Sunshine was here. I sniffed and twitched my whiskers and sure enough there did seem to be a change in the air. Saffi rushed off out into the garden. That cat is always in a hurry.
After a while I sauntered downstairs and found the kitchen door wide open and the sun light streaming in. I wandered out into the garden and found all kinds of interesting smells and trails to explore. The birds were fluttering around and chattering in an excited fashion and insects were swarming in the shafts of sun light. I rushed in and out of the kitchen just because I wanted to.
Later on I sat up on the bedroom window and stretched out in the warmth of the sun.
Date added: 08/02/2011 | link to this story
Her Tale
I could hardly believe my eyes as the Siamese contingent staggered out of their wigwam bleary-eyed at lunch time. They would still be there if I hadn’t enticed them out with the promise of Mr Sunshine come to play.
As I watched them snooze on the bench in the sun room I gave a little smile and thought it won’t be long till spring arrives. I fetched a little pink primrose to join the yellow ones and bring a splash of colour to our home.
Tonight we will celebrate the Year of the Cat with special Katzini cat treats and chocolate. Sometimes these things just have to be done!
Date added: 03/02/2011 | link to this story
Saffi's Tail
In honour of the Year of the Cat Mr Sunshine finally came out of hiding and sun light filtered into the sun room bringing a welcome touch of spring.
The primroses seemed a little more sprightly and even the geraniums managed to look a little less mournful in their winter quarters inside.
Misa and I dozed in the warmth enjoying the feel of the sun on our backs as we stretched out on the bench. I watched a couple of pigeons loitering by the bird table. Misa hadn’t noticed them or she would have been out like a shot.
We never bother to catch anything Misa and I. Instead we settle for the thrill of the chase and the hope that one day a passing bird may land on our paws. But we know if it did She would come rushing out to spoil our fun.
Date added: 03/02/2011 | link to this story
Misa's Tail
Today is the start of the Chinese New Year of the Cat. Well some people call it the Year of the Rabbit but Saffi and I know it is the Year of the Cat. She tells us each year is the Year of the Cat in our household.
To celebrate our special Year of the Cat Mr Sunshine came out. Well what a surprise that was after days and days of unrelenting grey. Saffi a Saggie cat sat straight in a pool of sunshine and rolled over on her back and purred.
Being a Scorpio cat I was a little more reserved. It wouldn’t do to let Mr Sunshine know I was pleased too soon. Always hold something back in reserve that’s what the universe teaches me.
Date added: 03/02/2011 | link to this story