Notes from a parish cat and his author Julie Mackenzie

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I am Father Tom Fish, esteemed member of the religious team at Temptation of Christ Parish in the novels by author Julie Mackenzie. As to my background, I was invited into the rectory as a stray, laid on the charm, and was invited to stay, even honorarily ordained and no less spiritual than my sidekick Father Will. He dotes on me to high heaven and forgives all of my street cat proclivities, whatever the hell that means.

Monday, October 31, 2011

Tom's Trauma

All attempts to dress me up for Halloween did not go well.




Trying this thing on for size (in theory) just made things worse.




Then, I came up with an idea. Let's call it a Halloween flying saucer with ears!




Let me have at it! Nothing like bunny-kicking the pumpkins to Kingdom come. Mmmm...I smell eye of newt and m&ms!




As it turned out, it wasn't much of a toy, but perfect for another kitty's head!




Happy Halloween, everybody!

29 comments:

The Daily Pip said...

Oh Tom you do so look pretty upset in that first picture ....but it looks like you set things right! Happy Halloween.

Your pal, Pip

Marg said...

Good boy Tom, we hate costumes too. But that hat looks good on the black cat. Well done. Have yourselves a terrific Halloween. Hopefully not too scary. Take care.

Hannah and Lucy said...

Tom our mum knows better than to try and get us in a costume - if she wants hands that is!!
Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx

Fuzzy Tales said...

LOL! Well done, Tom. No cat should have to dress up as a human--certainly not without copious quantities of treats. :-P

Have a happy and safe All Hallow's Eve!

HH and The Boys said...

What a great post. Happy Halloween.

Thanks for stopping by to participate in the comment-a-thon today. The boys are so excited about sponsoring a cat at the humane society. You helped.

pawhugs, Max, Bugsy and Knuckles

Random Felines said...

We like the hat better on that black kitty....mom tried to dress us up last year - it was unappreciated!!

Forty Paws said...

Thank goodness you kicked that thing to Kingdom Come! And it does look better on the black kitty anyway.

Happy Halloween!

Luf, Us

Cathyjo said...

Thanks for droping by and for all you and Julie do .Have a Happy Helloween.

The Whiskeratti said...

Happy H'ween!

Tommy and Teaghan said...

Hahaha! Dats as funny bunny as can be! Haves a grreat halloween!

Mariodacat said...

Love it Tom. you are a guy after my own heart. This dressing up is the pits - you have the right idea - lay on it! Oh, we've started your book and ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!

meowmeowmans said...

MOL. We really liked your using that hat for bunnykicking, Tom.

Happy Halloween to you and Julie!

Sparkle said...

Tom, I think you know the proper use for cat-sized Halloween costumes!

Cathy Keisha said...

That's where Halloween costumes belong—on zombie cats, not real ones. I hope someone got bitten or scratched. Happy Halloween.

Angel Ginger Jasper said...

Happy Halloween and I know just how you feel about the dressing up Hugs GJ xx

Unknown said...

At least you had fun bunny kicking it afterwards Tom!! =^..^=

Mr Puddy said...

Ha..Ha..Ha.. Tom ! Great job !!!!
I wonder do you human still give you a treats..tee..heh
Happy Halloween Tom
xoxo

Katnip Lounge said...

Tom, costume revenge is so sweet...did you manage to put any holes in that terrible hat, or trim the ribbon? We hope so...Happy Halloween!

The Island Cats said...

Tom, we lucked out this year and we didn't hafta wear costumes!!

Happy Halloween!!

Angel Prancer Pie said...

We don't blame you, Tom! Dressin up is fur the dogs! hahameow! Happy Halloween!

Layla Morgan Wilde ( Cat Wisdom 101) said...

Tom, you have the best costume: your lovely fur.

Admiral Hestorb said...

Happy Halloween Tom. You withstood that well and the bunny kicking was needed! Good on you. xoxoxox

Oui Oui said...

Thanks for kicking that thing for all of us! At least you got to show it what you thought! Thanks for visiting and wishing me a Happy Purrthday. I hope you got lots of treats today.
Purrs, Mica Minnie Moo

The Florida Furkids said...

Happy Halloween!

The Florida Furkids and Angel Sniffie

Kwee Cats said...

Hi Tom! We like how you handled that costume. We're not crazy about dressing up either. But, we do think fangs would look good with your Roman collar! Hee-hee =^~^=

Have a super fun Halloween!

Clooney said...

Seems like you came up with a good solution Tom! Hope you had a great Halloween!

Shaggy and Scout said...

No body's going to get us into any silly costumes either!

Milo and Alfie Marshall said...

We don't do costumes either ~ unless they are photo-shopped!

Tamago said...

Ha ha ha, you sure don't like modeling :-) Giving bunny-kicking is a good idea. Hehe.
The black kitty is very cute and the hat is perfect on his head!
I hope you had a great Halloween!!