Good morning, friends, and welcome to the …
I wonder what this weekend will bring? I imagine the crowds will be much thinner in restaurants, malls and the like. Whatever you do, wherever you go, take your little bottle of hand sanitizer with you and keep safe.
I got my own Friday Surprise yesterday afternoon! My friend Anne Lawson of Anne Lawson’s Art had emailed me a couple of weeks ago and generously asked if I would like a piece or two of her art. Well, of course I would … she does beautiful work! I tried to offer to at least pay for the postage, for having shipped packages to the UK, I know that it can be quite expensive, but she wouldn’t hear of it. So, yesterday afternoon when I was diligently mopping the kitchen floor, Miss Goose came in from taking out the trash and checking the mail, and announced that I had a package from Australia, so I knew immediately what it was!
Aren’t these just beautiful!!! Miss Goose took the photos for me, but left them in the plastic sleeves Anne sent them in, hence the reflection. I’ll post another after I frame them and hang them. Thank you so much, Anne … you have brought a huge smile to my face! I already have the perfect frames for them and the perfect spot to hang them this weekend!
I would like to introduce you to a critter that crossed my radar last night. Meet Xherdan …
Xherdan is a six-year-old Canadian Sphynx who lives with his owner in Rüti, Switzerland. Xherdan is covered in wrinkles from head to toe which has earned him comparisons to aliens, brains and dumplings.
Though he often sports an angry-looking frown, his owner says he’s “cheerful” but also “cheeky”.
Here’s what Xherdan has to say about himself…
“My skin is light pink, soft and warm – everyone always wants to touch and pet me. I love it! If you hold us in your arms, you’ll never want to let us go. Did I say I love it?”
“At home, my people love me, and I am allowed to cuddle soooo much with them. I love to play and jump around the apartment. Sometimes they’ll laugh at me because I’m obviously very clumsy. That makes me happy. Laughter is the language of the soul, and I am grateful for the gift of making people laugh.”
“I also like to purr, trill and prowl curiously. But I prefer to dream and be lazy. I curl myself up into arms, on legs or bellies, and nestle my pink, wrinkled body against my human family.”
Xherdan even has his own YouTube video … take a look!
And, since I seem to be on a critter theme today (surprised, aren’t you?), here’s another. Bats get a bad rap … I think it’s because when they are flying toward your head, wings flapping loudly and screeching at a high pitch, they are a bit off-putting. However, up close and personal, they are really quite adorable … even if they do sleep upside down in musty old caves.
This little guy is a fruit bat and seeing him eat this banana is just too darn cute! Take a look …
Just a bit more humour before you go …
Okay, friends … go forth and have a fun weekend. Please take extra precautions and keep safe.
Question of the day.
Do we know the name of Maxine’s dog?
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No, I don’t think we do!
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That little dog adds so much to the cartoon. Love ’em ❤️
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Okay, I did a bit of research, and according to Hallmark, the dog’s name is ‘Floyd’ … 🤷
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Thanks for that Jill! 💐 🌷 🌹 🥀 🌺 🌸 🌼 🌻 🌞
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I thought that fruit bat so sweet. Not so sure about Xherdan… He looks feisty! 😂
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Granddaughter Natasha sent me the bat video and I just melted when I saw it! The cat … might take some getting used to, but I would love him, I’m sure.
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Enjoyed the laughs, but Xherdan is definitely not my type of company.
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That seems to be the general consensus … I’m wondering how our Feral Five would accept a cat like Xherdan! Glad you enjoyed the laughs, anyway!
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Wonderful post, Jill. Loved the cat.
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I’m glad … I think it’s one of those critters that has to grow on you … no, not literally. Have a happy rest-of-the-weekend!
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You as well.
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Jill, Xherdan looks like a lovable curmudgeon. I especially love the picture with the ski cap on. I did get a chuckle about “Built in Antenna.” They must have lax labor laws there. 😎 Keith
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I’m glad somebody loved Xherdan! I think Hugh wasn’t too thrilled with him. I had heard that “Built in Antenna” one before, but some things are still funny even on the 2nd pass.
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Sorry, but Zherdan is a bit too much for me this early in the am….or any time for that matter. But I did enjoy the rest of your post — especially Maxine, of course.
Be healthy!
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Yeah, I think that is the type of pet that really has to grow on you. Not exactly the cute, snuggly sort. Glad you enjoyed Maxine, though … have a good weekend and keep safe, my friend.
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Several items in your post have left me speechless! In a good way, I might add!
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Well I’m happy to know that! Has your Jolly returned yet?
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I can tell that Jolly is trying desperately to break through but far too much **** to climb over first!
Soon, I hope, this bloody virus notwithstanding…
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I shall keep my fingers crossed that he gets back home soon! We all need our Jolly right now.
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Typical of mine to bugger off right when I need him!
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They have a way of doing that. He’ll be back soon … they never stay gone long. Mine ended up in the Netherlands once, and my friend Jeannie sent him home.
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Judging by the state of the planet, I wouldn’t blame him for staying away. A pity, for he would be good company around about now…
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wishing you a safe and happy weekend as well!
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Whatever that kid learnt from the father must have been the words my father would say you go wash your mouth the moment anything of that kind came out of your mouth
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Heh heh … I remember being sent home in first grade for repeating words I had learned from my uncle! I had no clue what they meant, but I loved the way they sounded 🤣
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How did you get so many photos of me as soon as Ive woke up. I guess our coffee will have to comply with social distancing for the next couple of months. Maybe we should organise a big virtual coffee meet-up.
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I like that idea..the virtual coffee meetup…..I don’t do well with isolation
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It’s funny, but I’m mainly a hermit anyway, but as soon as somebody tries to tell me I can’t go out, you can bet your bottom dollar I WILL go!
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Heh heh … I bribed the dog! Hey, I like that idea! A virtual coffee meet-up! One of these days, we’ll share a cuppa … or five or six of ’em! ☕☕
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