
Bob report:
Mr Robert Redford (the cat one) thanks everyone who has written showing concern and sending Get Well wishes since I mentioned that he had a sore paw. He appreciates every message.
The problem, it turns out, was a rogue claw that had grown overlong and curled back on itself so that it was sticking into the pad of his paw and this had become infected too. One careful manicure later plus a long lasting antibiotic injection and he was on his way home. I was deeply grateful for the 'long lasting' part of the injection. This means that I don't have to risk life and limb by trying to get a tablet into him this morning. He may be elderly but as I said yesterday he's all Alpha Male. He's been Boss Cat around this house for almost 18 years and that isn't going to change. Yes, the vet may have felt she needed to say 'he's getting on - for a cat.' We know that when around 10 is considered 'old' for a cat, his 17 3/4 years make him geriatric - but he's also, 'getting on' with life quite happily - except for the irritation of a sore paw and humans who don't understand when he yells at them to hurry up with the crunchies.
Even last night, with the claw removed, the antibiotics working he set out into the garden to check on things and this morning he patrolled his territory (crossing the road to do so) came back, ate a hearty breakfast and is now asleep with his head on my foot underthe desk. I can hear him purring from here. 'Getting on', but getting on very nicely thank you for a
while yet.
Even last night, with the claw removed, the antibiotics working he set out into the garden to check on things and this morning he patrolled his territory (crossing the road to do so) came back, ate a hearty breakfast and is now asleep with his head on my foot underthe desk. I can hear him purring from here. 'Getting on', but getting on very nicely thank you for a

CONTESTS
Ciao - Domenico Parrisi here -
It seems the Grooms are back. Theo (The Santorini Bride) is busy organising things over on Anne McAllister's Blog and he's roped Max (The Valentine Bride) and me - Domenico (The Italian's Forced Bride) in to help him again. Apparently he wants to celebrate the birth of his & Martha's baby. Well, yes - and Alicia and I have a baby to celebrate too and Kate tells me that our book was the one that went to #1 on the Waldenbooks listing and it's still in the Amazon bestsellers, 3 months after it came out in February. Naturalamente - it's a great book and a great love story between myself and bella Alicia.


So once again you get the chance to win three signed books by three fantastic writers. So check out Theo's - scusi - Anne's Blog - for details of her contest.
Oh yes, and Kate says would I say Ciao to all the wonderful Italian readers who have been visiting recently.
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OK Kate you can have your blog back now.
Thanks Dom!
Finally – COUNTRIES and that CENTURY
I haven’t commented on the growing figures on my Neo Counter for a while. Mainly bec

I’m not sure which visitor from which country it was that moved the total from the nearly-there 99 to the final 100 – it was either the Domincan Republic or the Cayman Islands – but whoever that visitor was you are so wel

Thank you for dropping by and I hope you come back often.
5 comments:
Dom, could you NOT put in parentheses after my name "The Santorini Bride" -- it makes ME sound like the bride!
I was the groom, buddy. The GROOM.
But thanks for getting Kate to agree to offer a book. Good news.
And 100 countries, Kate? Wow. That's really impressive. I'll have to tell Anne. She'll be jealous of all your flags.
Glad to hear R Redford's paw is getting better. Ted sends regards and sympathy. He's glad it's spring so he doesn't have to deal with the ice and snow. I'm sure Redford is, too.
Glad Bob is on the mend. Have a nice weekend!
Glad to hear Bob's paw got sorted. A guy's got to look his best, hasn't he? And a swollen paw just won't do. Imagine what the others might say.
Gemma (who very kindly brought me a gift last night of one very large, very dead, mouse) informed me that she likes her men in perfect proportion!
Hi Kate,
Glad the "alpha male" is feeling sporting again.
My big guy is eight years old. He brought me three prizes within the last two days! I do realize it's the nature of (dare I say) the beast, but those little chipmunk darlings never stood a chance. He's very fast, even in his older years. Still, I had to give him "the speech". I love you but...
I stopped short of calling him a murderer. I didn't want to hurt his feelings. After all, he's been a loyal friend for a very long time.
Glad all is well with Bob!
Lee
I'm so glad Bob's feeling better, Kate!
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