Thursday Thirteen - # 6

Thirteen Famous People who were Cat Lovers!! 1 . Sir Isaac Newton, who was first to describe the principle of gravity, invented the cat flap for the convenience of his many cats. 2 . Winston Churchill adored cats. His cat was named "Jock" and was referred to as Churchill's special assistant. 3 . Abraham Lincoln loved cats and while he was president, four of them lived in the White House with him. His cat Tabby, was the first cat to live there. 4 . Ernest Hemingway once had some 30 cats at his home in Havana. 5 . Florence Nightingale owned more than 60 cats in her lifetime. 6 . The first person to own a Siamese in the United States, was the wife of Rutherford Hayes, Lucy Webb Hayes. 7 . Grimalkin, was the name of the cat of the French Astrologer, Nostradamus. 8 . Mark Twain aka Samuel Clemens is quoted as saying, "If a man could be crossed with a cat, it would improve the man but deteriorate the cat." 9 . Edward Lear, (1812-1888) a famous artist and author, was devoted to his tabby cat, Foss. 10 . Sir Walter Scott,(1771-1832) a poet and novelist, had a tabby named Hinx. 11 . Michel de Montaigne, a French author, is quoted as sting "When I play with my cat, who knows whether she is not amusing herself with me more than I with her?" 12 . Charles Dickens's, had a cat named Willamina. One of her kittens became known as "Master's Cat" and kept him company as he wrote. 13 . Edgar Allen Poe's tortoiseshell cat "Catarina" was the inspiration for his story, "The Black Cat".

Wordless Wednesday

Tuxie Tuesday Samantha

Here I am snug as as a bug in a rug!!!

Memorial Day Tribute

MEMORIAL DAY TRIBUTE

For all those who have served to keep America Free. In the past and in the future. Mom's Father served in the Vietnam War and this day is in tribute to him and everyone else who has lost a loved one. Her father's name was Derrill Burnside.

Vietnam Memorial Wall

Mancat Monday

My Dad plays golf, so I'm thinking about taking it up.

Easy Like Sunday Morning

Getting our Sunday Morning

Vitamin D, while Mom and Dad sleep in.

Saturday Photo Hunters #59 - Colorful

Have a Safe and Happy Memorial Day Weekend!!!!

Favorite Things Meme- Samantha and Tigger

Mr. Hendrix tagged Tigger and I for the Favorite Things Meme.

Time of the Day:
Samantha: Bedtime, cause then I can lay next to my Mom as she sleeps.
Tigger: Morning, cause I'm starving after a busy night patrolling the neighborhood.
Day of the Week:
Samantha: Saturday, cause Mom stays home all day.
Tigger: Sunday, cause Dad will rub my head longer.
Season of the Year:
Samantha: Winter, because Christmas is in it and me and Mom love Christmas.
Tigger: Fall, 'cause it's not to hot and it's not too cool and the Florida heat has broken.
Holiday:
Samantha: I love Christmas.
Tigger: Thanksgiving, lots of leftovers, turkey, pumpkin pie, more turkey.
Beaches:
Samantha: Why Daytona Beach of course, the World's most famous and you can drive your car on it.
Tigger: Flagler Beach, it's quiet and you can't drive on it.
Song:
Samantha: "Material Girl" by Madonna
Tigger: "Bad To The Bone", by George Thorogood
Flower:
Samantha: Red Gerbera Daisies
Tigger: Does catnip have a flower?
Talk Show:
Samantha: What's a talk show?
Tigger: Those are for females.
Movie:
Samantha: "Pretty Woman", who wouldn't want a rich mancat to sweep you off your feet. "Sigh!"
Tigger: "Raiders of the Lost Ark", traveling all over the world, girlcats at yoour feet. "Sigh!"
Soaps:
Samantha: Ugh, I don't like soaps. Reminds me of baths.
Tigger: Never heard of them.
Beverages:
Samantha: Tuna juice over Tasty treats.
Tigger: Cat's milk, a special milk my mom gets for me.
Fruit:
Samantha: Never tried any.
Tigger: None.
Snack:
Samantha: Popcorn, I like popcorn.
Tigger: Frito's, love that salt.
Food:
Samantha: Baked chicken breast.
Tigger: Porterhouse steak.
Restaurant:
Samantha: Under the Bridge, they have an outside deck and they serve lots of fish.
Tigger: I'm with Sam, they have the best fish and birds hang out there, too.

We're not sure who has been tagged or not, so please feel free to do this meme on your blog.

Thursday 13- # 5

Thirteen Places to visit in Daytona Beach, Florida!
1 . Daytona Usa
2 . Haunts of the World's Most Famous Beach Ghost Tour
3 . Southeast Museum of Photography
4 . Seaside Music Theater
5 . Pirates Island Adventure Golf
6 . Daytona International Speedway
7 . The Sun Splash Park
8 . Speed Park Motorsports
9 . A Tiny Cruise Line
11 . Sunglow Fishing Pier
12 . Daytona Playhouse
13 . And the best way to see the beach, Blue Sky Parasail

Wordless Wednesday

Breaking News Flash

I am Kat's Cat of the Day. Yippee!! I was so excited. I had to run outside and roll in the dirt! Thank you Kat.

Tuxie Tuesday

Here I am Mom, your
Tuxie Tuesday Present!!

Tuxedo Gang Hideout Link

Here's the link to the Tuxedo Gang Hideout
Thanks everyone,
Samantha all All the Gang at the Hideout

Mancat Monday

Look Mom I Picked Up All My Toys!!!!

Easy Like Sunday Morning

SHHHHHHH!!! Quiet Zone!! Cat's Sleeping!!!

Photo Hunters - Cooked/ing

Cooking Christmas Cookies
at Grandma's House!!

XTRA XTRA Samantha Black Featured "Female Feline Friday" at hello, Ms. Mia

Thank you Ms. Mia for picking me as your featured "Female Feline Friday"choice. I appreciate it very much. My Mom, Dad, Gma Rosie and my best pal Tigger are all excited, too. They thank you also.

Friday Thoughts

We want to know..................

1. What song best describes you?

Samantha: "Material Girl", by Madonna
Tigger: "Bad To The Bone", George Thorogood
Mom: "30,000 Pounds of Bananas", By Harry Chapin

2. What friend on "Friends" is most like you? Ross, Monica, Phoebe, Joey, Chandler or Rachel.

Samantha:Monica
Tigger: Joey
Mom: Phoebe

3. When you need a "Pick Me Up" movie, what do you watch?

Samantha: "Pretty Woman"
Tigger: "Raider's of the Lost Ark"
Mom: "It's a Wonderful Life"

Thursday Thirteen - #4

Thirteen Things about the Number 13! 1 . The known universe is about 13.7 billion years old. 2 . The number of participants at the Last Supper. 3 . The 13th moon of Jupiter is Elara. 4 . 13 is the original number of colonies the USA was founded from. 6 . There are 13 stripes on the flag of the United States, six white and 7 red ones. 7 . A person who reaches the age of 13, is a teenager officially and remains there until 20. 8. Friday the 13th is considered unlucky in many countries. 9 . Fear of the number 13 is termed triskaidekaphobia. Try saying that fast 3 times. 10 . The number of cards in a single suit of standard deck of playing cards is 13. 11 . A Baker's Dozen is 13. 12 . Number 13 was the number Dan Marino, an American football player known for passing more yards than any other quarterback in NFL history wore. 13 . Number 13 is why we love doing this meme weekly.

7 Random Facts About Me, Tigger

Here are the rules. Each player starts with seven random facts about themselves. Cats who are tagged need to write on their own blog about the seven things and the rules. You need to choose seven cats to tag and list their names. Don’t forget to leave them a comment that they have been tagged and to read your blog!

My friend Mr. Hendrix tagged me....

Here are 7 Random Facts About Me (Tigger)

1. I admit it. I was the one who ripped open the sack of cat food.
2. My favorite food is porter house steak. My dad cuts it up into small pieces and feeds it to me.
3. I use to sleep in the sink when I was a kitten.
4. When my mom takes a walk in our neighborhood, I follow her to protect her from any bad kitties out there.
5. I don't like to be cuddled. I only like my head and belly petted.
6. My favorite place to sleep is on top of Mom's car.
7. I love to play football with furry mice, after I chew their tails off first.

If there is any cat out there who hasn't been tagged, feel free to tell us 7 Random Facts About Yourself.....

Wordless Wednesday - Which one is guilty?

Stress Free Tuesday

Some Ways to De-Stress Your Day!
by Samantha, Tigger and Mom

1. Cuddle with your pet. Pets who own people are less stressed and live longer, oh we mean people who own pets live longer and are less stressed.

2. Take a long hot bath, with candles and soft music. Do not take your cat in with you. Unless they happen to like water.

3. Take a Yoga class. Mom says it is very relaxing and makes her feel better. Did you know us cats do yoga naturally?

4. Take a Tai Chi class. Mom says it calms the mind and gets rid of bye-bye arms. What ever those are??? Lot's of foot work I am told. Purrfect for cat feet.

5. Go outside and soak up some sun. Put sunscreen on first, though. Take a book with you and read the latest Midnight Louie Book, by Carole Nelson Douglas. Swoon!! He's a black cat stud!! We cats love to bake in the sun, too.

6. Watch a funny movie, like Garfield's: A Tale of Two Kitties. Or Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid, by Steve Martin.

7. Take a walk, on the beach, at the mall, on a wooded trail, around a pond. Take us with you in a cat stroller or on a harness, if no pooches are around that is.

8. Sleep late. We cats promise not to wake you up before 5 am, we mean 10 am.

9. Put on your favorite song and dance around the house. Remember not to step on us.

10. Umm... Umm... now it's your turn. Tell us your favorite de-stresser in the comment section.

Mancat Monday

Who says I can't sleep on the kitchen table!!!

Mother' s Day Poem

This poem is for all Blog Mom's for Mother's Day from Samantha and Tigger.

On this very special day.
We want to thank our Mom's.
For loving us when we are sweet or bad,
For loving us when we are clean or dirty,
For taking care of us when we are well or sick,
For being there on the spot when we mew a lot,
For this Mother's Day we MEOW to say.....
We love you lots.
Licks, Purrs, Meows, Drools and Biscuits

What's Your Pets Name

What Samantha Black Means

S is for Sugar A is for Almond M is for Mushy A is for Almond N is for Nubbin T is for Twinkles H is for Hotcakes A is for Adorable B is for Buttercup L is for Lambchop A is for Angel Eyes C is for Cheeky Monkey K is for Kit Kat

What's Your Pet Name?

What Tigger Means

T is for Tiger I is for Igloo Warmer G is for Goobers G is for Gorgeous E is for Elf R is for Rum-Rum

What's Your Pet Name?

Photo Hunters - Five

My Favorite Five Pictures of My Granddaughter

Samantha's Rock Climbing Friday Adventure

Checking out the rock.
 
Have to make sure it is safe.
 
Climbing up.
 
Nice view from here.
 

Almost there!

At the Sumitt.
I am Samantha hear me ROAR!!!
 
Time to go home.
 
Whew! I need a nap!