Joyeux Lendemain de Noël à tous!

Cat Daddy and I were lucky enough to make it to Christmas-by-the-sea, but hasn’t quite turned out quite as planned. I fell ill the day my last post went live, and I’m on monster antibiotics which are knocking me dead. (Mum, if you’re reading this, don’t worry; everything is under control.) So no drinks for me this festive period, and the drowsiness from the antibiotics means that I am even duller company than usual.

Although it’s been stressful, at least I don’t have Covid (again). And I would far rather be doing the pre-Christmas doctor and pharmacy relay for myself than for Louis Catorze.

The little sod is in fine form and having the time of his life with his chat-sitteur. He has been all over her ever since she arrived, following her around like a puppy, and there have been no rodents and no nocturnal misbehaviour. Apart from headbutting her laptop whilst she worked, and one minor incident when he jumped into a parcel that she was about to send and stomped around on the tissue paper, he has behaved impeccably.

Here he is (using stills from a video, since actual videos don’t seem to post properly here), excitedly opening his present from Disco the dog with the help of his chat-sitteur. No doubt he is saving up his psycho for when we get back.

“C’est pour moi?”
“Dépêche-toi!”
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19 responses to “Apprivoiser la faune sauvage”

  1. Mary McNeil avatar
    Mary McNeil

    Well, at least you don’t have COVID. Glad to see Louis is enjoying his sitter and his gifts.

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    1. iamthesunking avatar
      iamthesunking

      Thank you! He’s having the best time. 😊

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  2. cat9984 avatar

    Sounds like Louis is having a wonderful holiday. Sorry you are sick again

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    1. iamthesunking avatar
      iamthesunking

      Thank you! I’m getting better but it’s very slow. 😕

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  3. Dr. CaSo avatar

    Hope you feel better soon! And next time, can I please be the chat-sitteuse?

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    1. iamthesunking avatar
      iamthesunking

      You are most welcome! He would behave faultlessly for you, as he does for others.🙄

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  4. Herman avatar
    Herman

    Bonjour. Wishing you a safe, healthy and happy end of the year! Jimi sends his regards!
    Tout ce dont tu as besoin c’est de l’amour et d’une grosse boîte…

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    1. iamthesunking avatar
      iamthesunking

      Merci! I think we would only need une petite boîte … 🤣🤣🤣

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  5. mmechapeau avatar
    mmechapeau

    I do hope you are feeling better.
    I also hope you’re proud of Louis every time he behaves faultlessly.
    😺

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    1. iamthesunking avatar
      iamthesunking

      Thank you. And: yes and no.

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  6. Sally Goodman avatar
    Sally Goodman

    So sorry to hear that illness has marred your Christmas. I hope you make a speedy and full recovery. And if I still lived locally I would be queueing to be the chat-sitteur!!! xxx

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    1. iamthesunking avatar
      iamthesunking

      Thank you! We are very lucky – and also quite mystified – that so many people actually WANT to chat-sit him!

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  7. Kate Crimmins avatar

    He is the perfect cat, just not when you are around!

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    1. iamthesunking avatar
      iamthesunking

      Yes! Just like kids who are utter little sods at home but perfectly-behaved with their friends’ parents!

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  8. foguth avatar

    Get well soon!

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    1. iamthesunking avatar
      iamthesunking

      Thank you!

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  9. Charles Huss avatar

    I’m sorry that you are sick. I hope you feel well soon.

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    1. iamthesunking avatar
      iamthesunking

      Thank you! Feeling better now but the timing has been terrible!

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      1. Charles Huss avatar

        It always is.

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