I do not like storms

Hello everyone, this is HAMMY!

I don't like storms. We've been getting quite a few of them lately, and all the wind noises and rain noises make me a little afraid. I'm glad I have Rumbles to keep me feeling safe (even if I do feel the need to pounce on him from time to time)

I have even learned a few things from Rumbles about how to pose for the camera:

I'll call this portrait  'Handsome Hamming'

I sure hope my sunpuddles come back soon. 

Sometimes you just gotta stop and smell the nip

Rumblemum is in my very good books. She brought home two of my most favorite things - nip and cat grass!!

Ooooo for ME!

Om nom nom

These little end bits are the best

Actually the roots are pretty good too

Nip? Why I don't mind if I do!

Come a little bit closer, my dear! All the better
to NOM you!

All for me.  None for Ham.

I'd better read the watering instructions.
Heaven knows Rumblemum won't...

Farewell sweet Pip

A very special little woofie pal has gone to the bridge - Pip, the wonderful woofie from Pip Gets Back in the Game blog.

Pip had such a hard start to life, and it was a miracle that he ended up finding his perfect forever home, with special humans that loved him so much.

When we lost our Inigo, Pip was such a wonderful and supportive pal. I know that Pip and Inigo will be together at the bridge, and I bet they'll be best pals already. Pip's best pal Teddy will be there too. Pip will never be alone, forever loved.

We're sending his humans all our purrs. You gave Pip an amazing life, and thank you for sharing it with us.

Image from 'Pip Gets Back in the Game' blog

Comments are turned off - please leave some kind words for Pip's family.

Ham Hawk Sunday

I had a report of a 'big ham' under the bed.

I immediately responded, but so far haven't seen it.

Maybe the ham is on the bed? I shall check it out... HAM HAWK never rests.

My Hammy sense is tingling

Keep rollin'

This is the way to roll, on an unrolling roll of carpet!

Keep rollin' rollin' rollin'

This face may LOOK angelic, but I'm plotting something...

To Rumble or not to Rumble. That is the question.

I love this blankie. It's super soft

Any time Hammy or I get on this blankie, we knead it

I don't feel like kneading it now. Whatever shall I do?

Yeah, this feels right

MINE

I have a new favorite thing. It's a bag that Rumblemum brought home. I don't care what was in the bag, I just care that the bag is MINE!

I claim thee in the name of RUMBLEPURR

This bag is super comfy

HAMMY! No photo bombing!

Back to relaxing now...

Ham-sun

That Hammy loves his sun, and we've had a (small) bit of it lately. That Ham makes the most of it...

I'm a toasted Ham

Nope. Not gonna wake up

You can come as close as you like with that camera. I'm zzzzz-ing

Oh fine. I'll give you the tummy shot

An educated mancat

You know, I'm not just another pretty face. I like to spend my days around books!

Who wants a story then?

Which one to start with... maybe a love poem
for the ladies?

No Hammy, I don't have a poem for you

Oops...Rumblemum just noticed that I
knocked over her gnome. Time for angel eyes!!

NO Hammy! Not enough room for you up
here too!

And Rumblemum descends back into laziness...

Untitled, a photo by d'Artangan Rumblepurr on Flickr.

Oh my friends, I think I need to challenge her to another blog challenge... she's back to being very lazy!

My very best...

Gimme treats face!

Yes please, I'll have some more!

We have a nightly ritual in the Rumblehouse - before she goes to bed, Rumblemum will toss treats in the air and I'll try to catch them.

I usually do quite well, but I think this is something that I need more practice at...

Please do not disturb

*rumbleZzzzzzZzzzzzzZzzzz*

A special boy has gone to the bridge tonight

Dash, a long time friend and fellow New Zealander has passed over to the bridge tonight. The world has lost a very special light.

Dash and Marjorie were always the first to think of others, and have spent countless hours doing kind acts and giving to the community. Their generosity knew no bounds. Online and in real life, Marjorie and Dash have done amazing things for animals all over the world, and brought joy to many.

When we lost our Inigo, Marjorie was there for us. I know that Inigo will be there for Dash tonight to make sure he's not scared.

Please, can you leave a comment on their blog, and think a kind thought for them tonight.  I've turned off comments here.

Fly free sweet Dash. You were taken too soon.

Ohhh so cold

We thought that winter was over, we'd been having such lovely weather. Lots of sun-puddles to lounge in, and oh how we basked in that sun!

 Alas, it is no more. It's all turned to freezing winds and chilly nights.

 We dream of warmer days.

If I put my paw over my eyes, I won't see That Ham in MY chair

 Rumblemum is not succeeding in her 30-day challenge... we're going to have to whip her into shape!