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Ms. C: Well, Abby did not win the contest. She came in 6th place.Still, there were a lot of entries and I am very impressed with her for making it to the Finals at all! And Abby, you will always be #1 to us!!! Abby sends her purrs and a big THANK YOU to each and every one of you who voted for her.

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Abby is a finalist in The Animal Rescue Site's Puppy Love, Kitty Kisses Contest!" Please go here to vote for her, and you can vote once a day until the contest ends:(just click on vote now, and you will see her stretching and yawning on her chair).http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com/clickToGive/contest.faces?siteId=3&origin=ARS_FACE_FAN_ADGROUP_CONTEST_PUPPYLOVE_2-3_CTGThank you!

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Abby: It's a beautiful sunny day. I like to sit here safe on the printer in the sun, while my sister Occupies the desk.Stygia: You better watch it, sister! Keep your paws to yourself!

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Ms C: She is playing behind my screen. Abby Normal is belligerently Cute!

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Ms. C: I was sitting at my desk, typing away at something. Mr. R was behind me, talking to Stygia. The next thing I heard was him exclaiming, "Kitty Burrito!!" And he lifted this towards me:Side view:I don't think Stygia quite approved of Mr. R's maneuver, but she got lots of extra pattings and lovin' for her trouble. It sure was a new way to use those blankies!I will have to tell Ms. J that the

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Abby: I have super news!! The industrious Ms. J, friend to my Ms. C and Mr. R, gave ME a present!! My VERY OWN fuzzy blankie! Now, I no longer have to share a blankie with Stygia. My Mum placed the blankie in the chair and I Occupied it immediately:I was so excited by my new blankie that I FLIPPED OUT all over it! Thank you so much, Ms. J!Ms. J is owned by a kitty, too! His name is Giacomo. Isn't

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Stygia: How should a cat spend her winter days? Staying as warm as possible and soaking up every millimeter of available sunlight. Couple this with a wise gaze to let humans know how insufficient their own appreciation of sunbeams are. Make them feel like they are missing something.Abby: For once, I am going to agree with Stygia. Sunlight is to be cherished. I try to choose a location that allows

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Abby: Just in case you were worried, I did get my turn at the blankie. And it is wonderful! Very cozy. See, Stygia? We can share.Stygia: Yeah, well, it's mine. I can't help it if I have very important work to do that occasionally takes me away from my blankie. Like continuing my Occupy movement!Ms. C apologizes for being slow about visiting all her blogger friends. She will very soon! Happy New

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Stygia: One of Mr. R's and Ms. C's friends, Ms. J, got me a Christmas present! It is a hand-made fleecy blankie. I love it. It is so comfy, and I personalize the white part of the fabric with my black fur. Ms. J also made another blanket and donated it to needy kitties in my name! Isn't that sweet of her?Abby: She made it for me. Not for Stygia. I want a turn!

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Abby: Thank you to all of you who wished me a happy birthday! Ms. C will be visiting your blogs and attempting to leave witty comments as soon as she sorts her sleep out.Now, I invite you to look at this image of Mr. R holding me upside down, feet to the floor:When people write those articles about "How To Hold Your Cat" they ought to use this as an example of the wrong way.Have a wonderful week!

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Today Abby is 4 years old!Happy Birthday sweetie paws!Look at those elbows!But she still acts 6 months old! We love you, little Abby!

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... a warm cat!Stygia: I am not tired of Occupy Mouse Pad yet! Well, it makes me tired, sometimes; I mean, it's in such a bright location...Mum took this picture of me and says it is "cute." That I have "cute ears." Mum, I am doing Important Work. Will you either sit in with me or shut the camera off?Abby: Hmph. I believe that Occupation should be mobile. I much prefer to Occupy a human. Like Mr

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Stygia: Friends! Today, I want to warn you about some of the hazards of the Occupy movement. Some of them are more obvious than others. For instance, if you're Occupying the shower, chances are you're going to get wet (ugh). Ditto for Occupying the bathroom sink. If you Occupy the desk chair, you could easily get sat upon.Perhaps just as perilous, yet not as obvious, is what could happen if you

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Abby: GOSH! Guess what? I won again! And this time it is something I can use!!! Really use! And will love using! So it arrived in the mail yesterday, clearly addressed to me:Wow! Well, you know what? In November, Catladyland had a giveaway, and of course I stuck my paw into this event, keeping my whiskers crossed. It turns out I was one of the winners, and my prize just arrived:OOooo! Seventeen

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Stygia: The predicted winter snow storm warnings and flood warnings we were under yesterday were, thankfully, a let down. If you are still having rain, Abby had some good suggestions for ways to enjoy your day in the previous post. However, if you are like us and now enjoying good, sunny weather again then there is only one thing you should be doing: nap!PS. While the humans are Occupying Wall

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Abby: It's raining. A lot of people may bemoan this weather, and to be honest I prefer the sun myself, but there are still many things you can do to keep active and happy and busy on days like this. Here are my suggestions for you:#1. Check someone out. Make sure their bathing habits are on the up-and-up, and offer to assist if they are not. It's friendly!#2. Discover new hidey holes.Try out a

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Abby: Mum's been lazy the past two days. Well, as far as I am concerned she has been. But then she noticed THIS:Mum says I probably wouldn't care about what that book is about, but she says she will read it for me and then just read the "good parts" out loud to me. By "good parts," I mean if they go fishing, eat tuna, or give cats treats.Thanks to the writers of the SBTB blog! I hope this book

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Abby: Ohhhh.... nice... sun and warmth! And here is my sis, Stygia, I need to check out her ears.Stygia: Zzzz.....Abby: (sniff, sniff!) Yeah, she could use a little extra attention here...Stygia: ZzzzZZZZzzz....Abby: (lick, lick, lick)Stygia: Zzzzz.....Stygia: zzz.... WHAT?!Abby: RRRrrrr! Grrr! Don't move, arrrrghhhh, grrr!Abby: I was only tryin' to be nice, but I see how it is. Whap or be

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Abby: Hear ye, hear ye! Ms. C is officially ancient today! If we lived as long as she has, we would consider ourselves little Goddesses. Well, we do already. We might even deign to permit Ms. C to join our ranks if she feeds us extra!What more could anyone want for their birthday than THIS? Come on, let's play with the bows!!!

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Stygia: Where do you sleep? Well, last night I found my way into a suitcase that was slightly open. In case you think this was an easy thing, think again. I got halfway in, and that darn Abby came up and started sniffing my undertail area; I admit, I panicked a bit. I lost my footing. It took me at least a whole 'nother minute to haul the rest of myself into the suitcase, and Mr. R had the nerve

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Abby: I hid this morning. People drove around the outside of my home with a loud truck, and I didn't like it. It's ok to sit in the window during the thunderstorms -- I know the difference between the pleasant sounds of nature and the intimidating sounds of people!So Ms. C sang loudly, which made me come out. And become playful and active with this thing she so kindly left out just for me:Wanna

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Stygia: Did all of you have a nice day? WE did. Mum calls us "sun pigs." Is that another name for cats? I never knew.Abby: Sun pig? Are you serious? I am a little better with words than Stygia "Worm" is, and I'm not so sure that's flattering... except as you can see I am too busy to care right now:PS. Stygia, your nose looks big in the sun!

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Stygia: I am thankful for my Mum Ms. C, Mr. R, my new home, sunny days, and even for my pesky sister Abby (because chasing her is a necessity and a hobby, and can be very entertaining). I am not sure I can be thankful for the strange ways Ms. C and Mr. R think sometimes. Sometimes they refer to my back leg-fur when I sit as "turkey fluff." The reason why was not revealed until today:OH! How

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Abby: Mum caught me watching the blue jays trying to take over the yard. Wouldn't you like to see what I am seeing?Ms. C: Actually, Abby, we find looking at you to be much more entertaining. I mean interesting.Abby: Also check me and all the other tabby cats out for Whisker Wednesday at the Tabby Cat Club blog! What would we do without whiskers?

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Stygia: It's raining outside. Where's my sun? Ms. C says I am getting very spoiled; I have made all kinds of little question-meows at her today because I am sure she will turn the sun back on if only I am cute and beseeching enough. I believe in my Mum!Abby: I slept a lot today. Well, I sleep a lot every day. But that doesn't mean I neglect my snoopervision duties.For instance, yesterday Ms. C

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