Amazing cat dens

A few years ago we bought a fancy climbing frame system for the cats.

It has various levels of shelfing, a ladder, a 'hidey hole'  and the necessary scratch post.  

However, in all that time I've only ever seen Malcolm perching on one of the levels - and never seen Tiger Lily on there at all.  

So have now come to the conclusion that no matter what you plan for your cat's delight, they always choose their own hang-out space ......

And talking of scratching posts, isn't the sofa always much more appealing than the purpose-built posts which you've bought your pet?

Here are a few more cat spaces on this site, courtesy of Wicks: http://www.buzzfeed.com/wickes/7-amazing-diy-cat-densa-are-these-fur-real-1bnro

and pinterest is always good for ideas:
https://uk.pinterest.com/wildrosema/cat-spaces/

Cats and Harbour Rise - it's just so exciting to have a camera again.

The camera has arrived, so here are some photos of the cats.  The cats are seven years old this month - is that 49 in human years, like dogs?  If so, they're still not as old as us!:

 Malcolm, too laid-back to stir - even when 
a flash is going off overhead

Tiger averting her eyes

Tiger again.

23.7.11
We've just returned from a Garden Party at Harbour Rise (see Link on the right).  It was a lovely day, so long as we ignored paper plates flying around in the wind and here are some pics:

View of the garden looking towards the sea

Mark, one of the owners with some guests
Harbour Rise website is  http://www.harbourrise.co.uk/

Most people had gone by the time I took these photos.

 Malcolm was there to greet us when we came home and here 
he is with some of our raffle prizes. Note Box of Chox 
and Bottle of Red Wine.

Dorothy sitting down recovering from a tiring afternoon 
with some of her mates
(the bandage is where she trapped her hand in her door)

 Dorothy's kitchen area

 A better view of the bottom of the garden with palm trees, the Bay and Torquay in the background.

 View of Dorothy's living area, looking dull 
as it was such a lovely sunny day. 
Note the blanket David crocheted for Dorothy 
and the bench just outside her door.

Dorothy's bedroom area

My craft activities with help from Malcolm

Dorothy's new summer bag: 

Green/Beige on one side; Purple-ish shades of the reverse.

Made using crazy patchwork with the lining made from old cushion, complete with zip.

 Dolly: I never did get round to giving her a face - perhaps she's shy.

She's been living up on the window in the attic room and 

unfortunately her turquoise and green boots have faded in the sun.

Special no-sew cushions made by Fi

Tiger loves them

 Vase, with Vicky's frame (made years ago, and treasured) in the background.

 Platter and bowl

 Bowl

 This ended up being part of Canada _unfortunately it's upside down here!

Leaves and lucky insect.

Closeups

Kitchen cannister.

Fun Fish

 'Chicken Shack' bag.

Another favourite bag, unfortunately sold so now gone.

 Silk Purse which again, with it's partner, has now been sold.

 Above and below: some stuff 

Done on a workshop with Westcountry Embroiderers - I don't usually 

finish things so this was quite an achievement.

 Fiona's picture of her bedroom .... and below some of her A level paintings ....

Birch trees in the snow done at a watercolour class.

Wherever I am, there is Malcolm, we do wonder sometimes 

if he's really a faithful dog, rather than a lucky black cat.