MAN-CAT MONDAY WITH MAURICIO

Help! I'm stuck in the house and can't get out.

Help! I’m stuck in the house and can’t get out.

As it is a holiday, maybe some of you other kitties are home alone. But we are getting super tired of it. Even we kitties can nap only so much!

None-the-less, we wanted to say Happy Memorial Day and thanks to all our service men, women and animals, past and present, who work exceptionally hard to keep the world safe and at peace for all of us kitties and our humans.

Purrs and hugs, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Josette. 

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May 27, 2013 by Backstory Holiday Kitty Written Blog Man-Cat Monday 28

28 Responses

  1. Spitty the Kitty says:
    May 28, 2013 at 11:20 pm

    Sheesh! When are your Humans coming home? This is just an outrage!

    Reply
  2. Sherri-Ellen T-D. says:
    May 28, 2013 at 5:03 pm

    EEoww Mauricio you iz lookin handsum in yer photo; bery regal…you shuud be Purrezident!!! Happy Memorial Day to you n da kittehz n yer Mum Janet!!!
    Lub frum Nylablue n SherriEllen in Canada….

    Reply
  3. Colehaus Cats says:
    May 28, 2013 at 3:15 pm

    We hope you had a good holiday even if it was being stuck inside. We’re inside all the time and that means we have to find new things to knoc….er, play with! Purrs…

    Reply
  4. Ann Paws says:
    May 28, 2013 at 12:51 am

    Happy Memorial Day kitties!

    Reply
  5. Oui Oui says:
    May 28, 2013 at 12:19 am

    We hope you had a wonderful Memorial day! Where would we be and what kind of country would we be without our armed forces?

    We get stuck inside too, but we don’t mind. Its unsafe out there, and one of our kitties was hit by a car. There’s even coyotes the county has warned us about! A couple of us had to fend for ourselves Out There and we just had enough of it and don’t want to ever go out again. We don’t even go near the door.

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    • Blue Kitties says:
      May 28, 2013 at 8:43 am

      Lucky for us we have our catio and no coyotes in the city. Only Lily Olivia, Misty May and I (Mauricio) get full outdoor privileges and only during the day. We have a huge front porch and an even bigger yard to explore and snooze in. Before the humans screened the deck for our catio, our mom had a very strict training regimen that took as much as a year. She never let us go out unattended until we learned our boundaries. Anyway, we are the last of the kitties who will be allowed this freedom. All the newbies are confined to the catio except for Fiona, who Mom lets accompany her to the garden occasionally. We are so sorry one of your kitties was hit. Lily Olivia was as well, but she thankfully survived! But that is a story for another day. Purrs and hugs, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Josette

      Reply
  6. Bernadette says:
    May 27, 2013 at 10:34 pm

    Freedom isn’t free, buddy, but you’re awfully cute! Happy Memorial Day!

    Reply
  7. Spitty the Kitty says:
    May 27, 2013 at 10:26 pm

    I am ALWAYS stuck inside cause we live in the middle of a big city and there’s nuffing outside but concrete and cars. Sigh. Hope you get paroled right quick!

    Reply
  8. BeadedTail says:
    May 27, 2013 at 9:03 pm

    Happy Memorial Day! We hope somebuddy brings you home chik-hen if they left you alone! Just sayin.

    Reply
  9. Sweet Purrfections says:
    May 27, 2013 at 7:57 pm

    We remember those who’ve fought for our freedom today and every day.

    Reply
  10. Brian says:
    May 27, 2013 at 7:32 pm

    Happy Memorial Day everyone!

    Reply
  11. Cathy Keisha says:
    May 27, 2013 at 6:18 pm

    Sorry you’re stuck inside. Welcome to my life. MOL. Thanks for remembering on this Memorial Day.

    Reply
  12. Kim @ Soliloquy Of Food & Such says:
    May 27, 2013 at 6:17 pm

    I love that you have named Mauricio! 🙂

    Reply
  13. Andrea and the Celestial Kitties says:
    May 27, 2013 at 4:57 pm

    Happy Memorial day to you all!

    Reply
  14. The Island Cats says:
    May 27, 2013 at 4:56 pm

    Happy Memorial Day! We hope your peeps are home soon.

    Reply
  15. Katnip Lounge says:
    May 27, 2013 at 4:23 pm

    Happy Memorial Day, and we hope your peeps are home soon! They need your supervision.

    Reply
  16. Marg says:
    May 27, 2013 at 4:17 pm

    Happy Memorial Day to all of you. We are very lucky in that our Mom stays home with us. Hope your Mom gets home soon to you. Take care.

    Reply
  17. Abby says:
    May 27, 2013 at 3:50 pm

    Wishing you a very memorable Memorial Day!

    Reply
  18. Sparkle says:
    May 27, 2013 at 3:13 pm

    Happy Memorial Day to you and your family, Mauricio!

    Reply
  19. Jobi and Fisher says:
    May 27, 2013 at 1:54 pm

    I think it might be fun if you go tear up a roll of toilet paper. But, whatever you do, be proud and enjoy the holiday.

    Reply
  20. meowmeowmans says:
    May 27, 2013 at 1:14 pm

    Happy Memorial Day, friends. We are so grateful for all who so bravely serve our country.

    Reply
  21. Sam and Pam says:
    May 27, 2013 at 1:13 pm

    You’re right Mauricio – there IS such a thing as too much rest and relaxation – humans at least keep us guessing and wondering and “on our paws/toes” !!

    Kitty Hugs, Sammy

    Reply
  22. Timmy Tomcat says:
    May 27, 2013 at 1:04 pm

    Back atcha Dood!
    You will be out of confinement in no time

    Reply
  23. grandmasmad3ringcircus says:
    May 27, 2013 at 1:00 pm

    Happy Memorial Day to you too!

    Reply
  24. prancer pie says:
    May 27, 2013 at 12:56 pm

    Happy Memorial Day to you, too, Mauricio!

    Reply
  25. Whisppy says:
    May 27, 2013 at 12:54 pm

    Happy Memorial Day to all of you!

    Reply
  26. Caren Gittleman says:
    May 27, 2013 at 12:45 pm

    Happy Memorial Day to you too!! Thankfully today I am NOT alone! Love, Cody

    Reply
  27. Flynn says:
    May 27, 2013 at 12:31 pm

    Happy Memorial Day to you and all our American friends.

    Reply

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For Fiona

It seems like only yesterday…
You were just a kitten.
When I saw your pleading look,
I was completely smitten.

Now at only six years old,
You are getting ready to leave,
Soon you will have your wings.
I’ve already started to grieve.

You’ve fought hard for the past year,
And I’m not ready to say good-bye.
I can’t imagine you not in my life
I am so sad…today I had to cry.

I am grateful and blessed
For my six years with you.
You’ll live in my heart forever.
You’re one of the best ever Kitties Blue.

© Janet Buickerood Blue 11/30/2016

YESTERDAY

Many yesterdays have passed since
You gained your angel wings. Today
Is six months since you left us behind
To remember and mourn. Our hearts
Continue to hurt, and we miss
You as much as the day you left.
Giulietta whined from the catio
Yesterday as I worked in the yard.
I know you put her up to it. That
Was your way of getting me to,
Allow you to join me as I
Gardened. You were there with me
In spirit. With every meow
I thought of you and how much I miss
Your sweet face and disposition.
In these past few months, many friends
Have traveled your same path in your
paw-steps. I am certain you were
Waiting to greet them with purrs and hugs.
I pray you and your friends are laughing,
Frolicking and having fun together.
Picturing that makes me smile, but
Does not lessen my sadness at your
No longer being here to snuggle
And receive our love, care and kisses.
Fiona, please do not ever forget
You are still and always will be loved.

© Janet Buickerood Blue 06/01/2017

ONE YEAR MISSING YOU

One year has passed since you flew away,
And I still think of you everyday.
I see your sweet face in my mind’s eye
And wish we’d never had to say good-bye.
It’s nice you’ve sent us kitties needing a family,
But my dearest love, we are now at capacity.
You thought it would take more than one cat
To take your place in our habitat.
We love Cooper Murphy and baby Sawyer dearly
But thinking either could replace you makes me teary.
You were one-of-a-kind and will stay in my heart
Until the day I join you and we’re no longer apart.
When once again I can hold you in my arms
And revel in all your love and feline charms.
Together with you and all who have passed.
I will spend eternity contemplating how blessed
I was to share my life with my furry children,
Each and every one of you one-in-a billion.

© Janet Buickerood Blue 11/30/2017

UNTIL

I miss you each day.
Until we meet in heaven,
The pain will remain.

© Giulietta Blue 11/01/17

ONE OF A KIND

I don’t know how to say good-bye.
I thought you were invincible; though,
You used up many of your nine lives.
You ruled us all with an iron paw;
Never took “no” for an answer
And always got your way.
If not, you’d bark to signal your
Displeasure and sometimes raise a paw.
I always joked that you were bi-polar.
When I told people you were a calico
They immediately understood what I meant.
Today was unnaturally quiet in the house.
Can a home seem empty with eight cats?
I will miss waking up at night to find you
Sitting next to me and staring at me.
I will miss you yelling at us as you did
When you wanted breakfast and dinner.
I will miss watching you lounging and snoozing
On the porch settee on a warm afternoon.
But most of all I will miss your kisses!
When kitten Sawyer befriended you,
We suspect you were imparting your
Wisdom and secrets for controlling us.
Time will tell if he was a good listener.
But whatever he may have learned,
Neither Sawyer nor any other cat
Can or will replace you in our hearts.
Lily Olivia, you were one-of-a-kind.

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It seems like only yesterday…
You were just a kitten.
When I saw your pleading look,
I was completely smitten.

Now at only six years old,
You are getting ready to leave,
Soon you will have your wings.
I’ve already started to grieve.

You’ve fought hard for the past year,
And I’m not ready to say good-bye.
I can’t imagine you not in my life
I am so sad…today I had to cry.

I am grateful and blessed
For my six years with you.
You’ll live in my heart forever.
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YESTERDAY

Many yesterdays have passed since
You gained your angel wings. Today
Is six months since you left us behind
To remember and mourn. Our hearts
Continue to hurt, and we miss
You as much as the day you left.
Giulietta whined from the catio
Yesterday as I worked in the yard.
I know you put her up to it. That
Was your way of getting me to,
Allow you to join me as I
Gardened. You were there with me
In spirit. With every meow
I thought of you and how much I miss
Your sweet face and disposition.
In these past few months, many friends
Have traveled your same path in your
paw-steps. I am certain you were
Waiting to greet them with purrs and hugs.
I pray you and your friends are laughing,
Frolicking and having fun together.
Picturing that makes me smile, but
Does not lessen my sadness at your
No longer being here to snuggle
And receive our love, care and kisses.
Fiona, please do not ever forget
You are still and always will be loved.

© Janet Buickerood Blue 06/01/2017

ONE YEAR MISSING YOU

One year has passed since you flew away,
And I still think of you everyday.
I see your sweet face in my mind’s eye
And wish we’d never had to say good-bye.
It’s nice you’ve sent us kitties needing a family,
But my dearest love, we are now at capacity.
You thought it would take more than one cat
To take your place in our habitat.
We love Cooper Murphy and baby Sawyer dearly
But thinking either could replace you makes me teary.
You were one-of-a-kind and will stay in my heart
Until the day I join you and we’re no longer apart.
When once again I can hold you in my arms
And revel in all your love and feline charms.
Together with you and all who have passed.
I will spend eternity contemplating how blessed
I was to share my life with my furry children,
Each and every one of you one-in-a billion.

© Janet Buickerood Blue 11/30/2017

UNTIL

I miss you each day.
Until we meet in heaven,
The pain will remain.

© Giulietta Blue 11/01/17

ONE OF A KIND

I don’t know how to say good-bye.
I thought you were invincible; though,
You used up many of your nine lives.
You ruled us all with an iron paw;
Never took “no” for an answer
And always got your way.
If not, you’d bark to signal your
Displeasure and sometimes raise a paw.
I always joked that you were bi-polar.
When I told people you were a calico
They immediately understood what I meant.
Today was unnaturally quiet in the house.
Can a home seem empty with eight cats?
I will miss waking up at night to find you
Sitting next to me and staring at me.
I will miss you yelling at us as you did
When you wanted breakfast and dinner.
I will miss watching you lounging and snoozing
On the porch settee on a warm afternoon.
But most of all I will miss your kisses!
When kitten Sawyer befriended you,
We suspect you were imparting your
Wisdom and secrets for controlling us.
Time will tell if he was a good listener.
But whatever he may have learned,
Neither Sawyer nor any other cat
Can or will replace you in our hearts.
Lily Olivia, you were one-of-a-kind.

© Janet Buickerood Blue 01/03/2018

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Allie & Mau
Married: July 23, 2016

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Married: June 23, 2016

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