Whose gift, again?

Faraday: *sniff*sniff*

"...paws...off...boys..."
*sniff*
"this...one's...mine..."

Hey Maxie, did you know Allie's claimed the cardinal?

Maxwell: *sniff*  Nope. And she didn't run it by me, either.

You know what they say, possession's 9/10ths of the ---

Moments later ....

Faraday: Guess Allie's never heard that one, Maxie.

... Maxie?

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Friday Sunpuddles

Just two kitties, snoozing in the sun.  #happy

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Special Gifts to Last All Winter

This Chanukah, we kitties received a very special gift.
Katie, Waffles & Glogirly gave us a Cat Lady Box for a holiday treat!

It came with so many supercool things, and we took really lovely photos of it all ...

But somekitty (yes, we're looking at you, Maxie) got a bit handy with his paws and decided that mom's SD card from her camera was a way cool hockey puck (she spent half an hour Christmas night scouring the house to find it with no luck yet).

So ... we will post the full contents of this pawesome gift later.

You can get a little taste today, though, starting with The Guilty Party, hanging out in his new box.

Maxwell really hit it off with Mitchell the Moose, as you can see. The two have been found frequenting the box the gifts came in, just hanging out together.
(we're sure it has nothing to do with all the catnip inside)

Maxwell: But wait, what's this? Something that involves wiring and electricity?

Faraday (from off screen): Maxie, they're CAT lights. Not a tool.

Yes, indeed! A string of lights in the shape of little golden cat heads!
 

Maxwell: Yes, but are they wired in series or parallel? I'll just have myself a look, here ....

Allie: (also from off screen) Don't mess with my new decor, Maxie. I wouldn't want to have to hurt you or anything.

Maxwell: (inspecting wire -- and ignoring Allie)
Hmmm, let's see, now. This wire goes here,  and that one ....

Maxwell: Yup, looking good over here. Mitchell agrees.

And you stood it up on end so nicely too, dood....

But seriously. 
The battery pack isn't really the main attraction. 
At least for most people.

#yeahitreallyhappened  ;-)

Stay tuned for more photos of the cool stuff inside this box ...
as soon as Maxie divulges where he hid that SD card ....

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'Toon Tuesdays: post-holiday TMI

Oh good. No worries over here, then.

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Toon Tuesdays feature animal (and sometimes human) humor created by the peeps over at Shoebox Greetings (Hallmark approved. Sorta.) - where our mom works, too!

Happy Holiday!

 However you celebrate, may today be a joyous and blessed experience.

~   Maxwell, Faraday, Allie (and us humans, too!)

Picture Me This Photohunt

Created for friends, fellow bloggers and anyone who enjoys a creative challenge, Picture Me This is a weekly idea-starter for social media posts. Any platform, anywhere.

No following, no submitting required. And certainly no pressure!

We're just filling a void made when last year's Photohunt host went on hiatus.

This Week's Theme:

Be sure to tag your entry with #PMTphotohunt so others can find you.

If you tag us as well (@tonkstail on Instagram & Twitter, @atonkstail on Facebook) we'll be sure to like and share your entry.

Enjoy!

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I Spy ...

Maxwell: Ahhh, Friday.
Bread in the oven, a toasty fire in the hearth, the golden light ushering in the evening.

Wait -- is that ...?  
*leans forward*

Nah, Hannukah Harry isn't that fat.
And he'd never wear that shade of red.

Wishing all our friends 

a happy holiday weekend

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Payback ...?

Allie: *sniff* Maxie! Did you just ...?

Maxwell: ... nope.

Uh, dood. Is that a ... smirk?

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'Toon Tuesdays: Uh-oh

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Toon Tuesdays feature animal (and sometimes human) humor created by the peeps over at Shoebox Greetings (Hallmark approved. Sorta.) - where our mom works, too!

Crazy Train

The Mom: Awww, a cardboard box train. Okay kitties, pose for the camera ....

Allie: *perk* Did you say "strike a pose"?

Maxwell: No. No, she did NOT.

Allie: Is this my best side?

No, wait -- I think this would be better ....

Maxwell: *heavy sigh*

Allie: I'd like an 8x10 glossy, please. For my agent. 

And a few reprints, you know, for my fans. 

Just a hundred or so, Mother. 

No need to tax the budget or anything.

Maxwell: I did not just see this.

Tell me I did not just see this.

Sorry, dood. Guess it's a bit late to tell you to hide your eyes?

 

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Picture Me This Photohunt

Created for friends, fellow bloggers and anyone who enjoys a creative challenge, Picture Me This is a weekly idea-starter for social media posts. Any platform, anywhere.

No following, no submitting required. And certainly no pressure!

We're just filling a void made when last year's Photohunt host went on hiatus.

This Week's Theme:

Be sure to tag your entry with #PMTphotohunt so others can find you.

If you tag us as well (@tonkstail on Instagram & Twitter, @atonkstail on Facebook) we'll be sure to like and share your entry.

Enjoy!

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Better Move Along, Now.

Faraday: Hey, Allie! Lookit!
I'm outside and you're inside for a change.

Faraday: That's just totes coolio, innit? 
... uh, Allie? Are you, like, growling an' stuffs?

*cue unprintable epithets*
(oh yeah, and baleful glare)

Faraday: *gulp* Well, if you feel that way about it, I'll just move along, then ....

We think that might be a good idea, dood ....

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One Word Wednesday

Bliss.

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'Toon Tuesdays: Spirit of the Season

Got any catnip flavored cookies before the fun begins?
 

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Toon Tuesdays feature animal (and sometimes human) humor created by the peeps over at Shoebox Greetings (Hallmark approved. Sorta.) - where our mom works, too!

OWOL!*

*Outside Without Leave 

Any wonder somekitty's tippy-toeing around?

Escort inside in 3 ... 2 ...

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Picture Me This Photohunt

Created for friends, fellow bloggers and anyone who enjoys a creative challenge, Picture Me This is a weekly idea-starter for social media posts. Any platform, anywhere.

No following, no submitting required. And certainly no pressure!

We're just filling a void made when last year's Photohunt host went on hiatus.

This Week's Theme:

Be sure to tag your entry with #PMTphotohunt so others can find you.

If you tag us as well (@tonkstail on Instagram & Twitter, @atonkstail on Facebook) we'll be sure to like and share your entry.

Enjoy!

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Allie's Fashion Faux Paws

Allie: The Fashionable Feline uses the light to its best effect.
And everyone knows the Golden Hour provides the best lighting. Am I right, ladies?

... of course, the Golden Hour is best observed outside, Mother.

*cue pointed -- and longsuffering -- look*

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Snake=1; Maxwell=0

When last we left our tale, Faraday had been rudely interrupted mid-strike by Maxwell, confident his snake-wrangling prowess was equally on point. 

We join our story in progress ....


Faraday: Seriouslies, Maxie. It takes skillz to defeat a vishus snake. I'm not so sure you're up to --
Maxwell: Nonsense, boy.

Maxwell: All it takes is a bit of detailed inspection, the application of a bit of fluid dynamics, the concept of torque as applied to a ---

Hey! Wait --!

I wasn't done measuring the --- aaack!

I, uh --- think I'm done now.

Dood. You look like Braveheart, wearing that snake like a sash and stuffs.

#SnakeFail

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'Toon Tuesdays: Holiday Realism

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Toon Tuesdays feature animal (and sometimes human) humor created by the peeps over at Shoebox Greetings (Hallmark approved. Sorta.) - where our mom works, too!

Cat v. Snake: Mano a -- uhh, Cat-o

The Great White Housepanther squares off against his opponent, staring death fearlessly in the face.

Sneak attack! But the Claws are ready.

He pulls the vicious creature into a stranglehold....

Prepares to clamp down on its venomous tail ...

...with steely jaws.

Maxwell: Dood. You're narrating your own snake battle? Really?
Faraday: *scoffing noise* As if you could do better.

Oh, the gauntlet's been thrown now.

Stay tuned!

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