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Summary:
The humans packed and unpacked, eventually settling on the right items. Mrs. Elkins, the cat sitter, arrives as they prepare for their trip to The Maldives. Despite some conversation about changing their flight, they seem set on a direct trip. The cats, Gemma and the narrator, bid their owners farewell, hoping they’ll return soon.

“Hello Freddie and Gemma, how are you, and who were your friends?” “Hello Rufus, how’s the flying going? Are you going further?” I ask. “I am increasing the distance a little, but I’m not obsessing too much about it. I’m not eating acorns before I go on the slide, only afterwards.” “Hello squirrel,” says Gemma,Continue reading “Our Cats in Amsterdam – 9”

“Can I have some books, please?” I ask politely, “a nice variety of books, fiction, geography, comedies, business, that sort of thing.” “Yes, we’ve heard you’re a devoted reader, Freddie,” says Arabella, “so that’s all arranged.” “Good,” I reply, “and no Virginia Woolf or Joseph Conrad, as they’re not my favourites. Perhaps Brave New WorldContinue reading “Our Cats in Amsterdam – 8”

“Will you remove the dye after the mission is completed?” I ask, “just so my humans will recognise me when I come back? I wouldn’t want them to think the cat sitter had been cruel to me whilst they were away. They’d never forgive themselves. If you could make it a light ginger colour, similarContinue reading “Our Cats in Amsterdam – 7”

“Well, Freddie and Gemma,” says Arabella, “does our little idea meet with your approval?” “It does in principle,” I say, “but we need to know more about who we will be observing and whether they’re dangerous.” We were sitting on the garden fence underneath the Scots Pine at the front of the property. Rufus wasContinue reading “Our Cats in Amsterdam – 6”

“And who are the people on the other side?” I ask, “the people you need my help against?” Arabella and Aubrey then go into a long explanation of my role and Gemma’s role too in the operation we’re about to undertake. It seems as though some people are doing some things they shouldn’t be doingContinue reading “Our Cats in Amsterdam – 5”

“Well, that’s true, as usual you are right Freddie,” replies Reg, “so go ahead Arabella and Aubrey, let Freddie know what your suggestion is.” “Thank you,” said one of the crows I don’t know, “I’m Arabella and this is Aubrey, although he prefers to be called Aub, don’t you Aub?” “Either Aubrey or Aub isContinue reading “Our Cats in Amsterdam – 4”

I scamper over the floor and jump onto the counter. I say ‘Good Morning’ to the primroses and all the cacti on the window sill. The previously grumpy primrose returns my greeting – it is now a lot happier as it has another primrose for company. The cacti from my first ever litter tray areContinue reading “Our Cats in Amsterdam – 3”

I am dreaming about sitting on top of The Eiffel Tower contemplating my existence. As you can deduce, the height of the object I’m sitting on in my dreams is increasing and soon it will be a mountain although a very low mountain. This means my concentration is improving although I shouldn’t congratulate myself tooContinue reading “Our Cats in Amsterdam – 2”

Hello fellow book readers.  It’s been 60 todays since I last wrote anything down that I wanted to share with you. I’ve been keeping my paw in by writing down what’s been happening with Gemma, the crows, Holly, my human parents, Rufus, and the library where the blue-haired librarian Angela now lets me read booksContinue reading “Our Cats in Amsterdam – 1”