#Collie dogs – Sun in Gemini

February 9, 2021 + #Cats, #Collie dogs, #FurryFives, #RagDollCats, #Silenti, Cats, Collie dogs, Consciousness, Dark Humour, Dementia

Books, coffee, knowing things…

by Steve Tanham

(This post is 600 words, a five-minute read) I loved the image… I’d credit its creator if I knew where it came from; but there it was in my in-tray. The cool black cat with the importantly steaming mug of coffee, and an engrossing book with covers in my favourite colour… all of it pushing back the awfulness of an English February. There’s a … Read More Books, coffee, knowing things…

September 27, 2020 + #Collie dogs, #FurryFives, #Silenti, Collie dogs

#FurryFives : closed path

by Steve Tanham

Tess: The sea is down here, I told you. Human: but you don’t like swimming in the sea! you like running on beaches. Tess: Where there’s a sea, there’s a beach! Human: Well, we can’t go straight to the beach that way. Tess: Why not, it’s quicker! Human: Because it’s a railway line… ©Stephen Tanham, 2020.

September 27, 2020 + #Collie dogs, #ShortWrytz, #Silenti

#ShortWrytz : drizzle Mondays

by Steve Tanham

The coastal town of Arnside is famous for its sunsets. Two rivers; the Bela and the Kent, flow out into Morecambe Bay through the arches of the famous long viaduct that connects Arnside with Grange-over-Sands on the way to Barrow-in-Furness, famous for our nuclear submarines. But this is a wet Monday, and Tess, our collie dog, is familiar with a different drill, as I … Read More #ShortWrytz : drizzle Mondays

September 20, 2020 + #Collie dogs, #FurryFives, Collie dogs, humour

#FurryFives : Picnic

by Steve Tanham

Human: It’s tea! You wouldn’t enjoy tea… Tess: I know it’s tea, and I’ve had my water. I’m not looking at either of those. Human: What then? Tess: That tasty looking biscuit…you’re half way through.. Human: ‘No greater love hath a man, than he share his last biscuit!’ Tess: Huh? Human: Never mind…. ©Copyright Stephen Tanham, 2020.

September 13, 2020 + #Cats, #Collie dogs, #FurryFives, #RagDollCats

#FurryFives : sulk

by Steve Tanham

Misti: I didn’t really get more chicken than you! Tess: You did! You made sure you were there, first. Misti: I’m smaller. I have to compensate! Tess: You’re faster over short distances… Misti: I need more chicken to grow my shorter legs… ©Stephen Tanham

September 8, 2020 + #Collie dogs, #Silenti, humour, Lake District, landscapes

#ShortWrytz : PotFest – it’s a hoot!

by Steve Tanham

It’s a short post this morning… I’m awash to the gunnels with prep for this coming weekend’s ‘On the Pictish Trail’ weekend, based in Inverness and a few points north; eventually, (with a whittled-down group) ending up in Orkney, one of the most naturally spiritual landscapes I’ve even visited. All those will be reported on here, and at the Silent Eye in due course. … Read More #ShortWrytz : PotFest – it’s a hoot!

September 6, 2020 + #Cats, #Collie dogs, #FurryFives, #RagDollCats

#FurryFives : chicken for tea!

by Steve Tanham

Tess: Misti, Misti, it’s chicken for tea! Misti: No, Tess. I only see kibble… Tess: I’m telling you I can smell chicken! Misti (mutters quietly): That’s because I’m blocking your view so I can get it first… ©Stephen Tanham, 2020.

August 2, 2020 + #Cats, #Collie dogs, #FurryFives, #RagDollCats, Cats, Collie dogs, humour, Lake District

#FurryFives – thin red line

by Steve Tanham

Misti! Yes, Tess? Let’s have a nose race and see who can cross this red line first! But your nose is already there… Sometimes you’re cleverer than Mum says… ©Stephen Tanham, 2020

July 19, 2020 + #Collie dogs, #FurryFives, Collie dogs

#FurryFives : Coming Clean

by Steve Tanham

Human: You’ve stolen that lady’s ball? Tess: Haven’t! Human: It’s in your mouth. Human (louder): She’s looking for it behind you! Tess: Snigger… I know… ©Stephen Tanham 2020

July 5, 2020 + #Cats, #Collie dogs, #FurryFives, #InnerCatPeace, #RagDollCats, #Silenti, Cats, Collie dogs, Rag Doll Cats, Spirituality, Yoga

#FurryFives : possession

by Steve Tanham

Human: That’s my Yoga mat! Misti: She who has possession! Human: But I need to begin my online class! Misti: I’d concentrate on kissing your shin, like this, if I were you.. Human: I’m taking you back to Bolton and dumping you back in that bush! Misti: Bet you don’t… ©Copyright Stephen Tanham, 2020

June 28, 2020 + #Cats, #Collie dogs, #FurryFives, #InnerCatPeace, #RagDollCats, #Silenti, Collie dogs, Yoga

#FurryFives : yoga

by Steve Tanham

Tess: Misti, quick, look, I’ve mastered the headstand! Misti: But… Tess: And I can stretch out my arms, my neck is sooo strong with this yoga. Misti: But, you’re lying flat on the patio! Tess: I’m only copying Dad’s book! ©Stephen Tanham, 2020.

May 24, 2020 + #Cats, #Collie dogs, #FurryFives, #InnerCatPeace, #RagDollCats