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, December 14, 2012

We're Almost There!

My goodness, how fast the days have gone by!

There's only about a week left as we slide right into Christmas. Methinks we still might have some leftover turkey..no, just kidding..


We even started decorating early, putting sparkly and woodsy things around like a pine cone basket under the tree




Carousel horsies that just won't hang on. I can't understand why..hehe



Other ornaments, festive and feline








including a big, old nip sack! The kind Santa Cat would carry on his back, hehe! Furriends, if we got our paws on that, we would be pawtyin' well into the New Year!

And there's me..

ME??





Mom Julie said something about stringing a little garland on my whiskers..she's so silly.









My favorite Christmas decoration?

It's these two together...









You might recognize the infant Jesus from our cat nativity set. We never put him away last year, just kept him sleeping right on the shelf, sweet as can be. The Father Christmas with him is one of our favorite versions of the more traditional St. Nicholas.

We can't wait to see some of your holiday decorations!

--Tom




33 comments:

Kjelle Bus aka Charlie Rascal said...

The day´s sure are flying by !
Can´t beleive it soon is Catmas :)
Both me and my mom-person LOVE your Cat ornament <3

Old Kitty said...

Awwwww we love your Christmas decor - especially the baby kitty Jesus, how adorable! It's so hard to find a nativity scene set these days and we really like them - but we shall find one set, we're determined!!

The nip sack ball is a fab idea!!

Take care
x

Fuzzy Tales said...

We especially love your Father Christmas, he's wonderful. We're surprised they're both intact, though...Our human says there's a reason she no longer has anything breakable on display, and it's spelled N-i-c-k-i. :-)

Have a wonderful and blessed holiday!

Hannah and Lucy said...

Christmas seems to have arrived in a rush this year - so Mum says!! We think it has come very slowly.
We love your Christmas tree ornaments and baubles.
Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx

Cindy said...

That is a lovely ST Nick with the baby Jesus Cat. And I do think you'd look pretty with some garland or tinsel on your whiskers!

Random Felines said...

that tree looks pawsome!!!

Connie - Tails from the Foster Kittens said...

aww.. I have carousel horses on my tree this year too..

Brian's Home Blog said...

Everything sure looks pretty! I am always antsy for Christmas!

Tamago said...

I know, time is flying!! It will be new year before we realize...but I sure hope you fully enjoy wonderful Christnas! I love your kitty ornament :-)

Julia Williams said...

Those are super cute decorations!! IDK about garland on your whiskers, though... MOL.

Sparkle said...

I can't wait to see my holiday decorations either - it would be nice if my human brought them out!

Colehaus Cats said...

With days flying by, it's great to stop just long enough to admire the ornaments and decorations. Yours are beautiful! Purrs...

Maggie @ Shelter Cats said...

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas everywhere you go...
Lovely decorations! Especially the one with the magnificent whiskers!

The Cat Guy said...

Lots of Christmas goodies! I love the feline nativity set, I'll have to look for one!

ANGEL ABBYGRACE said...

We can't believe how quickly time flies by and that this year is almost gone.

Cherry City Kitties said...

Let us know when you get to that nip or-ma-nent, we'll be right over for some holiday cheer!
Harry, Dexter and Tipp

The Island Cats said...

What great decorations! We are getting very excited for Christmas...we can't wait for it to get here!!

meowmeowmans said...

We can hardly believe Christmas is almost here, either! It sure is looking festive and wonderful at your house, Tom. :)

Hugs to you all, sweet friends!

Ivan from WMD said...

A cat nativity set? How sweet is that? Very nice, Tom!

Sweet Purrfections said...

We can't believe it's almost Christmas! Where does the time go?

Cathy Keisha said...

We haven't decorated yet. Love your decorations. Are you in your new house yet?

Andrea and the Celestial Kitties said...

Love your decorations! And I think a nice little garland would look lovely on your whiskers.. MOL!

Unknown said...

I'm with William - a cat nativity set? How adorable. I have moved so much and downsized more, and have to admit I really don't decorate much at all. It's not bah humbug, really. I do clean the house, though!

Mary said...

I love all your wonderful Christmas decorations, Tom! What fun. And no, i can't imagine in a million years what happens to those carousel horsies. ;) Hmm...

And i adore your traditional Saint Nick. All hearts and love. Merry (quickly) coming Christmas to you and your family!

Shaggy and Scout said...

Is Mitty gonna climb the tree??!!

John Bellen said...

I hope to put some pictures of Christmas decorations up on the blog this week, but they are spare around my house. every year I promise myself to decorate more, and every year, I run out of time. How does that happen? laziness or something wrong with the time continuum? I'll go with the latter...

Ellen Whyte said...

We don't celebrate but we enjoy looking at you all having fun. Meow!

Crikey said...

If your Mom tries to string the garland on your whiskers, just put the bitey on her!

SuziQCat said...

Thank you for stopping by our blog to leave kind words about Devon's passing.

Noir the Texas Tabby said...

We can't believe it's almost 2013! I think the photo checking out the fallen ornament--that just won't stay is a good one! :)

Noir

Seville at Nerissa's Life said...

You like the nip too? Yeah... Santa always brings the BEST nip! purrs

Kat said...

Merry Christmas friends!

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

WOW!Your decorationz are Pawsum!! ^..^ You can get so up close & personal wif dem........ we're not allowed to have a tree, becauze ov doze who shall remain nameless..... ^..^

Dat'z a really great Father Chrismouse, da mom wantz to know if it'z a Jim Shore cuz he sure lookz like it, she sayz she collectz hiz Angelz.... ^.,^


Tom you look so Cute!! ^.,^ da girlz have a crush on you ^.,^ ♥♥♥

Merry Chrismouse to All, and to All a Good Night ^.,^ ♥xoxooxoxo♥