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.

Friday, May 4, 2012

Heartbreak Hotel

After we all had some time to ourselves last week, we thought we'd get back on track with the latest from our in-house romeo.






If you recall, Big Puss aka Tinker has been besmitten by the gorgeous vision of our star female, Anastasia.






Ah..those eyes..like emeralds. ::Ahem:: Anyway, true to her name, she is elegant (sleeps most of the time--we must find her a chaise to do her justice), beautiful (in a fluffed-up, royal sort of way) and perceptive (ready with a warning growl should our lovestruck feline decide to be amorous).

We were really hard-pressed to capture an example of the over-the-top infatuation on the part of our giant teddy bear, but Mom Julie eventually did, and this is how it went:



Let's Gather 'Round the Water Bowl


Neither party makes a move, silently patient, saying more with eyes than with words. I think it's more the lady saying, "Go ahead, make my day."






Personally, I didn't see the point in this never ending eye-lock on the part of the two lovebirds. Besides, I was dying of thirst.






Of course, I knew I would be blocking the view of our Casanova which was my intention. Once one couldn't see the other, they visibly relaxed. (although I think the Big Puss was cussing me out)



"Hurry the hell up, you fool."






As we all know, all good drinks must come to an end. Satisfied, I backed away from the water and let them resume their love stares.



Let's see..where was I ?






"Let me look into thine eyes.."







Oh, no..I think I'm going to be sick:








::puke::





Good Cod, next it'll be greased muscles and a satin cape.

Now, my furriends, you know what I have to put up with, just evidence of how some smokin' hot hormones are in a place no scalpel will ever reach.

The heart.

--Tom


33 comments:

ZOOLATRY said...

Too, too ... TOO FUNNY!

Fuzzy Tales said...

OMC, that's too funny! Oh, yes, he's smitten. :-)

BTW, does your human ever confuse who's who for a split second? We don't even look alike and sometimes, in dim light, our mom's not sure which of us is in her field of vision. LOL.

The mom says Julie has three "Chumleys" in the house...Three beautiful brown and white tabby teddy bears.

Team Tabby said...

Oh, my, Tom, what you have to put up with, ha, ha. You made us smile!

Mindy, Moe, Cookie & Mike

Hannah and Lucy said...

What lovely pictures of the "love birds" and Tom (in the middle of this) not knowing whether to carry on as if nothing is happening or beat a hasty retreat!
Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx
LOL

The Florida Furkids said...

MOL Very funny!!!

The Florida Furkids

Mariodacat said...

ha ha - thanks for making us laugh again this morning. I'd say the love birds just aren't sure about this relationship yet. he he

Brian's Home Blog said...

Hey, that love bug bite is a dozy!

Marg said...

Great pictures and oh so funny. Hope those love kitties get together. Also have a super week end.

Random Felines said...

geez - Tinker has it bad..... just warn him that some ladycats eventually resort to whapping. just sayin'

Seville at Nerissa's Life said...

The heart wants what the heart wants...

The Daily Pip said...

Bawhahahaha ...you really do have to put up with a lot!!

This was a treat to read and one of my all time favorite posts!

Your pal, Pip

meowmeowmans said...

Hi Tom and Mom Julie,

That is so cute. Great job capturing the aftermath of Cupid's arrows on film and in words. MOL!

Tamago said...

LOL!! So funny and cute! And I love the photos of three of you gathering around the water bowl. You are all so fluffy :-)

Catio Tales said...

Smitten kitten. Love is definitely in the air. Awwwww!

Avalon's Garden and Mewsings of Garden Cottage Cats said...

Holy Cod Tom! ^..^ dat sure iz sum Hot Affair goin on dere..... :o
Da mom thinkz they are so Sweet:) and that you All are sooo Beautiful~ ♥♥xoxoxox♥♥

Cat said...

Oh my goodness that made us laugh!!!

Katnip Lounge said...

That is SO TRUE!! Poor Scouty has a burning love for his brother Johnson, albeit they're both neutered and male...love knows no boundaries, apparently.

Marilia said...

Oh my! I´m IN LOVE!

GLOGIRLY said...

You are cracking us up!!!
That come-hither pose is priceless!
xo Katie & Glogirly

Sparkle said...

Those two are too funny!

John Bellen said...

Love (or hate, take your pick) always looks rather ridiculous from the outside. Just you wait until your turn comes, Tom...

The Island Cats said...

Hahaha! Tom, we pity you for having to put up with that!!

Unknown said...

Uh Tom, Any time you got nothing to do - and lots of time to do it - come on up.
Me could help yous understand....
Kisses
Nellie

Clooney said...

Awesome post! We are rather in love with the all of ya! Are Tink & Anastasia Maine Coons too, Tom? We are rooting for the big guy and hope that the Lady will eventually come around...what can we say we are romantics at heart...

Shaggy and Scout said...

Heh heh.
Atta boy, Tom!

Old Kitty said...

Awww beautiful Tinker and adorable Anastasia were meant to be, Father Tom!! Look at all that floof and those gorgeous love-bug eyes! Awwwww!!! It's a match made in heaven!! Yay!!

Take care
x

Rumpydog said...

Oh brother!!! *rolls eyes* Tinker's making a fool of himself!

Tooki said...

Oh Father Tom, are you jealous now? You're a spoilsport for coming in between such a sweet moment.

Golden Woofs! SUGAR said...

Woof! Woof! Golden Hello! Lots of Golden Thanks for visiting my blog and leaving a lovely comment.
Your photos and captions are funny.
Lots of Golden ALOHA n Woofs, Sugar

Anonymous said...

Oh I just love it! All of your kitties are just beautiful!

Thank you so much for the prayers!

Brandon - The dog with a blog said...

OMD, those are wonderful pictures!

Sage said...

Tom, you are too cute. AND, you are onto those two.

Quill and Greyson said...

Thank you so much for your kind words on Fin's passing. :-)

Meg