Thursday, February 19, 2026

Queens of the Orchard

 

 

Someone let the cats out...

That's Miss Georgia taking in her new domain and fresh air, after basking in front of the Russian stove all winter. 

 

And Calico Millie there under the table, doing some spring claw sharpening. 

Both cats are plump, to put it nicely. Amanda's best friend, a small animal vet, did not mince words about their weight and prescribed expensive diet cat food. It didn't work. They just ate more and got fatter than ever. 

Not to be morbid, but those gals could be a high calorie snack for the coyotes they hear yipping at night in the orchard. 

Although these former town cats are smart. They managed not to get run over on the highway behind the old house and will figure out farm life. Anyway, they prefer lounging around the house getting hair on everything and using the litter box in the summer, much to Amanda's annoyance. 

Speaking of the orchard, that bare ground is remarkable for this time of year. There is snow up in the high country, but it's been a poor winter in the Methow Valley for recreational sports, not to mention, the snow plowing business.  

Sad! We have not been over to our house since Thanksgiving, but hope to get in a short trip soon.  

 

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