Ring Out, Wild Bells! As 2025 approaches, the Excellent Cats raise their game with a discussion on Tennyson's poetry

[TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne]

And while the cats are thus engaged, their human slaves are still finishing the turkey and Christmas pud, and idly placing bets on whether or not Kitty will use her new cat tree.

I'm actually having quite a hard day today, waiting to hear from the hospital about my husband who's having major surgery atm. Supposed to be working but I'm sitting on the sofa with Kettle instead. It is such a comfort to have a cuddly purring cat to talk to.

Sorry to hear that @Esgaroth but I'm glad Kettle is being some comfort. The tribe and I hope that you hear something positive soon.x

I hope it goes well, @Esgaroth.

Excellent work, Kettle.

@Esgaroth hope Kettle looks after you

Anybody else's cat yelling at them to change the weather?

Oh Esgaroth you must be anxious today.
I'm sorry to hear about your husband.
Well done to Kettle for looking after you.

Yes, Linney's annoyed that his paws keep getting cold.
Gizmo, on the other hand, just decided to have a duvet day.

On our duvet, of course.

The Broon One's views on the cold weather.....

Don't know what herbie's up to as I am at work, suspect he's asleep on a bed.
Hope all goes well @esgaroth

Kitty’s been out a couple of times but never for long. She’s having a duvet afternoon.

That photo really shows off Gizmo’s beautiful colouring.

@Esgaroth I hope you get good news soon, the waiting is a nightmare. Glad Kettle is providing comfort, from your previous posts we know he is good at that, take full advantage 💐

It all went well. He'll be in hospital for a week but should be absolutely fine so that's a huge relief! Thanks for all your kind messages.

I'm so glad. What a relief for you.

Have some and

Or maybe some

That’s great, @Esgaroth.

Pleased to hear your update @Esgaroth. My best wishes to your DH.

Love a yawn pic - mini Finlay yawning below

I can tell it's got colder as I have a different (suspected) stray in the cat bed. The Stray has been watching the New Stray from her cat tree. New Stray is terrified of humans but needs biscuits, bed and heat *sighs

I'm supposed to be moving house in a few months so I hope I can "unterrify" him enough for scanning and get him in a rescue.

@Pixiedust1234 you are a cat collector! Are you taking stray #1 with you?

We're having a cup of tea now. It'll take me a while to settle the nerves but this fellow is a big help.

Kettle is a star! Fabulous photo of him 😻

Best wishes to your DH and hope he's home soon.

Kettle clearly knows he has landed on his paws with you and isn't afraid to show it.
You've got to love a grateful cat 😁.

Basil seems slightly unimpressed

@Grumpyoldpersonwithcats The Ginger one obviously does not give a shit, he has been stared down by Basil and Lenny and possibly Karl and is unrepentant.
Unless Sybil boxes his ears you are stuck with him

So Glad you've got good news. I'm glad Kettle has been helping, that's a lovely picture of him.