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Here I would love to share with you our travels and adventures as international mushroom consultants. MEMOIRS about husband Pieter Vedder, who was a SCIENTIFIC PIONEER in Mushroom Cultivation Education. His practical handbook is in 9 languages and is called the MUSHROOM BIBLE: https://mariettesbacktobasics.blogspot.com/2020/08/modern-mushroom-growing-2020-harvesting.html

Monday, April 1, 2019

Spoiled Fur Babies Chilling Out

On February 18 and 19, it was weather for hibernating... windy and rainy.
So what better to do than chilling out in the living room?!
Leave me alone Mom, put that stupid iPhone away!
That's what Speckie girl said on February 19...
February 18, in the evening and raining...
Husband Pieter with Barty on his lap, Spooky at his side and one little girl; Tiggy-Tiger on the top of the leather back seat.
Those Fur Babies Know all about Chilling Out!
Tuesday, February 19, our Speckie girl was too lazy to open up both eyes... Haha!
Poor babies, they have such a rough life!

Hope you all stay cozy on rainy and windy days!

Thanks for your visit and comments.




29 comments:

  1. Oh Mariette,
    lovely Cat photos! The are really so spoiled and I am sure, they love it ;O)
    We don't have rain yet, but rain shall come this week, and it is getting cooler again. Yesertda we had a lovely warm and sunna springday!
    Happy and chilled and safe week to you all,
    Love and hugs,
    Claudia xo

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    1. Dearest Claudia,
      We have enjoyed several sunny days since I made those fur babies photos but this past night it was pouring down again. For the weekend thunder and rain...
      Sending you hugs,
      Mariette

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  2. Still it is raining!.. I've have some plan to work on my yard tomorrow. Don't know whether can do it.

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    1. Dearest Krishna,
      Often in March and April our plans are thwarted by the unreliable weather...
      Let's hope it soon gets warmer and more stable.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  3. Hello Mariette, Your pet cats look so comfortable, but I will match myself in a laziness contest with them any day! Don't forget that people can read, so although that sometimes involves opening the eyes, a good book is a way to stay immobilized for hours, especially on days when the weather is not in a cooperative mode.
    --Jim

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    1. Dearest Jim,
      You are right about that and I wish I had time again to really curl up my legs and read a book! Did read yesterday a few pages in a book while waiting at the doctor's office but things went so swift that it did not yield much.
      We had heavy rain again in the early morning hours... so it IS reading weather, provided you have the time for doing so.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  4. Oh, what beautiful pictures of a beautiful cat! Love the contrast of her fur on the leopard print.

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    1. Dearest Debbie,
      Speckie is a beauty and they all seem to love the leopard print blankies!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  5. Wat een heerlijk lui poezenleventje.
    Ze hebben het goed bij jullie.
    Lieve groet,

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    1. Beste Willy,
      Ja, zo zouden wij zelf ook willen leven soms; je eten gebracht krijgen, extra snackies en nog knuffels toe.
      Ze hebben het zeker goed en het is triest om te zien dat er nog zoveel dieren verwaarloosd worden...
      Liefs,
      Mariette

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  6. Oh, how wonderfully tired cats are. They enjoy being. Meow!

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    1. Dearest Anne,
      Yeah, they are so tired from working hard!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  7. He llegado a tu blog atraída por ese hermoso gato y es que de pequeña en mi casa he tenido gatos. Hoy en mi paseo me he encontrado un gato callejero y le he hecho una fotografía a cierta distancia porque era arisco.

    Besos

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  8. Vengo atraída por ese hermoso gato y es que cuando pequeña siempre ha habido gatos.

    Hoy en mi paseo me he encontrado uno callejero y me he apresurado a hacerle una foto. He procurado hacerla a cierta distancia pués era arisco.

    Besos

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    1. Querida ventana de foto,
      Siempre nos rompe el corazón ver a gatos callejeros defenderse por su existencia... Los nuestros son muy afortunados por vivir una vida protegida.
      Abrazos,
      Mariette

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  9. Dear Mariette,

    So lovely to see your happy family all snug and cozy on a rainy day.
    They are gorgeous kitties
    Hope you are having a great week

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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    1. Dearest Carolyn,
      Those that have taken full responsibility for sheltering a pet, create a happy life for their cat or dog.
      Thanks for your visit and comment and we sure enjoy this week!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  10. Awww your fur babies are so adorable! I love the photo of your husband Pieter chillaxing with them :-) Speckle girl looks very comfy and cozy snuggling with the blanket. And looks like she is about to fall asleep! Yeah they have a rough life lol :-)

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    1. Dearest Tamago,
      They are adorable and know very well how they can get our full attention and love.
      Chillaxing we all can learn from our kitties. Speckie, being too lazy for even opening both eyes... haha, a rough life indeed!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  11. That's the life, when you are lucky enough to live with some loving humans :)
    Cats can always look so relaxed.

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    1. Dearest Sami,
      Yes, you nailed it and they indeed are able to teach us about how to relax!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  12. How happy all your furbies look! There is nothing like a kitty snuggle on cold rainy days.
    I see that you have a leopard blanket for your babies. I use a similar one to protect my duvet cover. Six kitties leave a lot of hair behind, but I never thought I would need to protect the cover that protects my duvet! Giggle.
    Have a good week.

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    1. Dearest Suzi,
      Yes, it takes a lot of brushing and even then, when they change their seasonal fur coat, they can shed.
      But no big problem, we can manage it and those blankets sure do help!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  13. I would say they are very happy and well loved. Sorry about the weather....but you know what they say about April showers!

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    1. Dearest Janey,
      This was still in February when we had lots of rain. April is for them more attractive for lounging on the patio or in the gazebo.
      They are happy kitties and very much loved!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  14. I adore seeing them all there with Dad. My Katie is at home for a nap wherever she goes, and if I am near, I get the pleasure.

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    1. Dearest Katie Isabella,
      It is indeed a pleasure for having a purring, soft critter snuggling up to you!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  15. Everyone looks comfy and cozy. Jingles hates having her picture taken and always turns her head away when I point the phone at her. :)

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    1. Dearest Tammy,
      They are very comfy in their home and they do tolerate us, living with them!
      Don't you think that kitties have the very same personalities as some humans? They can make their thoughts and wishes known to their humans.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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