TOTALLY TERRIFIC TORTIE

Sunday Selfies: Week #422

 

Totally terrific Tortie: portrait of a tortie cat with green eyes in a back and red frame

 

This is what happens when I sit on Mom’s lap and prevent her from doing anything. I get talked into taking a selfie. I’m normally not so great of a photographer, but I believe I did a pretty good job today. I cut the tip of my ear off, but I don’t think it distracts from my appearance. And Mom said that I am totally terrific.

As Mom did not make a puzzle for you yesterday, I convinced her to make one today. I hope you enjoy completing it.

preview130pieceFramed Green-eyed Tortie Cat

Comment-a-thon

Yesterday in celebration of Misty May and Angel Mau’s 18th birthdays, Mom announced we are having a comment-a-thon. Anyone commenting on yesterday’s post (The link is at the bottom of this page.) before midnight Thursday will get one entry in a random drawing to receive the opportunity to select their favorite pet rescue, shelter or charity to receive a donation. Mom has pledged $1 per comment. As I write this, we are at $25. Please help us at least double that.

Hopping Time

It’s now the time when you get to share your selfie with me, the other Kitties Blue and all your friends. Though, I am not a fan of taking selfies; I am a fan of viewing them. If you cannot join us today, add your selfie to the hop anytime before Thursday midnight. And if you ever have any trouble linking up, just let my mom know, and she’ll hook you up.

Thanks so much for participating in our hop, following and supporting us and being our friends.

Purrs & paw-pats, Astrid (with kisses for my hubby Sampy)

 

 



September 18, 2022 by Comment-a-thon Jigsaw Puzzle Sunday Selfies 19

19 Responses

  1. BellaDharma an BellaSita Mum says:
    September 19, 2022 at 12:27 pm

    Sheer purrfection Astrid! You allwayss take furabuluss Selfiess!!

    Wee apawlogize Aunty Janet. ‘Tween BellaSita havin a cray cray busy weekend an then endin up flat on her back yesterday; wee not blog an wee fell beehind vissitin blogss!
    Wee are tryin to catch up from Furiday!!! YIKESS!
    An wee still gotta vissit frendss from Bloggie Hop! Bettur luck next week mee hopess!
    ~~~head rubss~~~BellaDharma~~~ an (((hugss))) BellaSita Mum

    Reply
  2. Stephanie B says:
    September 18, 2022 at 9:21 pm

    Beautiful selfie!!!!!

    Reply
  3. Service Cats U.S. says:
    September 18, 2022 at 7:16 pm

    You look gawjus. Big hugs

    Luvs ya’

    RaenaBelle and Zebby

    Reply
  4. Melissa & Mudpie says:
    September 18, 2022 at 6:32 pm

    You are purr-fection!

    Reply
  5. Marvelous Marv says:
    September 18, 2022 at 12:08 pm

    Astrid! You are magnificent! Your official selfie is stupendous and we think that you are #1 this week! I apologize that we have not been around more, we have been gone so long, that we totally tanked on uploading our picture to the linky and we do hope that your Mom can help us get it up there (it is the photo of magnificent me!)
    Here is to you all have a marvellously happy week! Purrs Marv

    Reply
  6. The J-Cats says:
    September 18, 2022 at 10:17 am

    What a beautiful selfie, Astrid!

    Reply
  7. The Island Cats says:
    September 18, 2022 at 9:01 am

    Astrid, your selfie is gorgeous!

    Reply
  8. Ellen J Pilch says:
    September 18, 2022 at 9:00 am

    That is a beautiful selfie and I love the frame. How kind of you to do a comment-a-thon. Thank you for hosting and for the puzzle. XO

    Reply
  9. Brian Frum says:
    September 18, 2022 at 8:22 am

    That really is a most beautiful selfie!

    Reply
  10. The Florida Furkids says:
    September 18, 2022 at 8:09 am

    That is a super Selfie. The frame is really nice too. Thanks for the puzzle.

    The Florida Furkids with love and whisker kisses to Sawyer from Noelle

    Reply
  11. Wing Commander Basil & The B Team says:
    September 18, 2022 at 7:17 am

    What a gorgeous selfie Astrid! Happy Sunday, and we loved the pawty yesterday!

    Reply
  12. Wendy says:
    September 18, 2022 at 6:47 am

    Astrid, you are one beautiful girl fur sure. And what a unique frame you have around you as well. Both the colours and design are quite becoming on you. Well done!

    Reply
  13. Teddy says:
    September 18, 2022 at 4:57 am

    Astrid I think it’s a perfect Selfie! I’m sure Sampy will love it too. The Comment-a-Thon worked out well – that’s wonderful. I am wearing my pirate costume because tomorrow is Meow Like A Pirate Day and I might need a few adjustments to my outfit….I MIGHT have gained a bit of weight since last year. OOPS.

    Hugs, Teddy

    Reply
  14. Memories of Eric and Flynn says:
    September 18, 2022 at 4:39 am

    That is a very pretty selfie, Astrid.

    Reply
  15. Loulou says:
    September 18, 2022 at 3:12 am

    Wow, that is one perfect selfie for this sweet Sunday. And we hopped, too.

    Reply
  16. Leah says:
    September 18, 2022 at 12:50 am

    Gorgeous selfie Astrid! Really shows off your beautiful eyes and furs!

    Reply
  17. Meezer'sMews&TerrieristicalWoofs says:
    September 18, 2022 at 12:29 am

    You sure did make a wonderful and terrific selfie, Astrid! We can see inti your deep emerald pools that are your eyes!

    Not sure if our links worked properly as the limit was 15 characters, and our name is a lot more, LOL! Also can you add the code so we can have the links show up on our page(s)? Thanks! Thanks also for always hosting the Sunday Selfies, We appreciate it a lot.

    Reply
  18. meowmeowmans says:
    September 18, 2022 at 12:04 am

    Astrid, your mom is 100% correct! You are, indeed, totally terrific and that is a beautiful selfie! We commented at the birthday celebration post. We sure hope you get lots more comments. 🙂

    Reply

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YOU
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.

© Janet Buickerood Blue 01/03/2018

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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.

© Janet Buickerood Blue 01/03/2018

Kitty Couples

Angels
Allie & Mau
Married: July 23, 2016

Astrid & Sampson
Married: June 23, 2016

Lisbeth & Angel Charles

Noelle & Sawyer

Tyebe & Snap aka Cooper Murphy