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, April 26, 2013

On the Road with Old Thelma and Louise


Since the Tink and I are holed up in Maine and our sisfur has gone from a satin-pillowed diva to a travelin' road hag, we thought we'd turn over this post to her and Mom Julie's adventures.

Like spotting a mouth-watering bird hood ornament on an old Ford Model A..

Or, telling the story about a bicycle rider who sneaked up on Mom Julie while she was trying to tend to Stasia after a little highway horking. After a few dips and runs on the back roads of Virginia, that old familiar sound brought the car over to the side of the road. While the mom was trying to clean off the PTUs bedding, a man came up and started talking in a dialect neither of them could understand. Figuring the guy was one sneaker short of a shoelace, they both got out of there and in about five hours were in Maryland.

It hasn't been all hair and fur-raising. On a quiet hotel evening, Stasia's been caught watching TV.



Duck what??



Back at the ranch, it's spring window whiffies for Tinker and me while Anastasia and Mom Julie are high-fiving truckers and stuffing themselves on biscuits and gravy.

I can't wait for usl to get back together in our forever home.

Hope you're all doing okay. We miss you.

Til next time,

Tom, Tinker, Mom Julie and Anastasia


Pee ess:  Mom Julie here--just discovered that today is National Hairball Awareness Day. Glad we could share the above story! Tom says to please excuse his calling Stasia a hag. He's been wanting to bring her down to earth for a long time..:) Have a great day!





34 comments:

Cindy said...

Traveling with a cat, fun, I think. Love the pictures!

Mariodacat said...

Great pictures and so nice to hear about your adventures. I know you'll be happy to reach your destination and eventually get everyone back together again.

The Florida Furkids said...

It's good to see you! That was a very appropriate post for Hairball day! We hope you are all together soon!!

The Florida Furkids

Cat said...

Safe travels!!!

Random Felines said...

sfae journeys - and VERY appropriate :)

The Furries of Whisppy said...

We have MISSED you guys! We hope things will settle down soon and we'll get to see more of you. :)

The Island Cats said...

It's good to hear from you. We hope Julie and Stasia have a safe trip.

Fuzzy Tales said...

Safe travelling! Our human cringes at the thought of travelling even the 4 kms to the vet with us.....

Good luck!

Laila and Angel Minchie said...

Great hearing how everyone is doing. We've missed you. Hope you are all together soon.

meowmeowmans said...

Wow, it sounds like Mom Julie and Stasia are having some grand adventures. Safe travels, friends, and we purr and pray you're all back together real soon. Hugs!

Sparkle said...

Yes, safe travels!

Tamago said...

Oh it's great to see you! We wish for a safe and fun trip. And hoping you are back together very soon!

Andrea and the Celestial Kitties said...

Wow, sounds like an exciting trip! We hope you all get back together again and settled in soon!

Brian's Home Blog said...

It is soooooo nice to see you, we've been missing you!!!

Mary said...

Sounds like an interesting trip, and i'm glad they got away from possible Mr. Nutty. We humans never know, after all. Love the pic of your TV watching sister!

Shaggy and Scout said...

Hi friends! Been missing you and wondering how things have been going!

Clooney said...

Happy and safe travels to Mom Julie and Anastasia and we hope that all goes well and you all are reunited very soon. Tom, you and Tink are lucky to be getting the whiffies and not the horkies for sure! Anastasia has amazing toesies and tummy, no wonder the Tink is smitten...

Unknown said...

Wes been wondering where yous was, but me has not been keeping up to well!
Safe journeys!
Kisses
Nellie

Anonymous said...

I hope you saved those hairballs. I hear they make great weapons to hurl at unsavory bikers with unusual dialects!

Cathy Keisha said...

Did Julie buy a house yet?? This is so exciting. I hope you'll all be together soon.

Unknown said...

Wishing you safe travels and safe adventures on the way!

Marilia said...

Cute!

meowmeowmans said...

Hi there, sweet friends.

We wanted to stop by to say thank you for your kind and thoughtful comments when it was time for Sammy to leave for the Bridge. We are so very lucky to have such supportive and loving friends, and we are grateful for you.

Thank you again.

Much love,

Kevin, Tracey and Moosey

Katie Isabella said...

So glad to see you all. It's usually my fault I know but still I miss you. Xxoo

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

Dear Sweet Furiendz,
We want to fank efuryone so much fur stopping by and sharing wet whiskerz & leaky eyez wif us ofur Penelope'z sudden departure fur da Bridge.You helped to make owr da a little more bearable.We are thankful fur such caring furiendz like you~
Fank You ~ ♥♥xoxo♥♥

Soft Purrz ~ Sunny, Gabriel, Larry, Lolly, Ana & sad sad mommeh

Team Tabby said...

Have a safe road trip!

John Bellen said...

Travelling with a cat should compare favourably with travelling with a dog. There should be a study about done about that.

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Shaggy and Scout said...

Mom Julie, can yo let us know how you are?

Kjelle Bus aka Charlie Rascal said...

It sure is Pawsome to be out on a roadtrip , isnt it ?!
Have a safe and fun trip on your way back home !
Cool ornament on the old car !
XOXO

Connie - Tails from the Foster Kittens said...

I hope all is going well.

Clooney said...

Hey folks, we have been thinking of you. We hope you all are well and good thoughts, purrs and vibes your way!