Yesterday I did little things for most of the day. I made a label for my Drunkard's Path quilt, no longer called Drunkard's Path. It is now called "Encampment". Sewfun reminded me that covered wagons would encircle a camp for protection. Though this does have a pioneer feel about it, I've never seen a covered wagon whereas I've met a few angels so I added the Bible verse... "The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear Him, and rescues them." Psalm 34:7. I'm partly referring to my camping out in the living room too.
And I finished embroidering faces on all of my Tessellating Cats. Some are ugly, some are cute. The upside down black ones I got tired of doing so they are all "sleeping" with eyes closed except for this one whom I put a few "sparks" into. Before I get to machine quilting this I need to work on the Alphabet Soup quilt (I'm no too thrilled with that name yet.)
More blackouts yesterday afternoon and evening. Here is Chip keeping me company at the kotatsu. A couple friends asked about how the cats are reacting. Chip has reverted to babyhood and will not be left alone for a minute. She hides her face in my arms or in pillows or under blankets and is truly a Scaredy Cat. Poor kitty.Cleo, who used to live undisturbed up in the sewing room with Velvet, can no longer stand to be locked in there. It must have been all the banging and things falling and sewing machine crashing that has spooked him. Cleo prefers to prowl around the house, slinking under chairs and sofas for protection. He has become another Scaredy Cat.
Vel, tends to like his solitariness and would prefer to have nothing to do with any other feline but in a house of 6 he finds it hard to be alone. He and Toi are archenemies yet because of the freezing rooms I have found Vel actually sitting in a box with Toi. They are not exactly friendly but the battle to stay warm has united them in sharing body warmth. (Mi is in there too, oblivious to the bad vibrations.)
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We had a small earthquake in our area many years ago.
I was working at a leather shop at that time and the owners were gone. I took my dog Cleopatra with me to work that day (ok with the owners). We went into the house/shop and my Cleo was acting so strange. She would take a step, stop...look around and repeated this until we got all the way into the shop.
Not too long after getting there, the earthquake began. I think she "felt" tremors before we actually were able to feel the big tremor.
Animals are so "in tune" with nature.
Thinking of you and praying for you, dear Tanya.
Hugs, Helen
I love the label on your quilt. How wonderful that we are protected.
I, too, think the label on your quilt is wonderful. I am not surprised the kitties are confused by their whole world being shaken and the resulting differences in their living conditions. If only we could explain it to them so they could understand.
Hugs from state side,
Lois
Tanya
Your daily posts (nightly for me) are excellent. How is your pup holding up - your Choco must be frustrated. So many cats, so little freedom.
Sharon in Massachusetts
I have been reading your blog for a long time but rarely comment. I love cats - I just lost my sweet girl of 16 years. I wanted you to know that I am saying prayers for you and so glad that you and the cats and Tetsu are OK. I know that you will come through this hard time encircled and protected by grace.
Sending you good thoughts and prayers.
Cat
I love the kitties. They are so cute. I am sorry they are all discomobulated.
Encampment is the perfect name for that quilt. I love that verse...
I'm going to recommend that if anyone needs to make cats get along, they turn off the furnace. You seem to have the best solution there, Tanya! I'm sorry they're feeling so scared though. :(
Love the drunkards path quilt and the label. I am sure it is not only the poor cats that are out of sorts. i think all the tremors and after shocks, loss of power etc would be enough to unsettle most people, furry ones included. I have a friend who lives in Zushi-shi, Kanagawa and he was saying how unsettled he is feeling and how he needs to get back to a normal routine.
Hi Tanya, I have posted to you before, but would like to send you a huge hug from the UK.
You are a inspiration to us all, many would have run, but you are there for your hubby, for your beautiful cats, and lovely dog.
On our news today is it saying about the veg being grown there and the water,
God bless you Tanya, & Tetsu, and your children
Joan xx
in UK.
I like your quilt label.
I think your animals are finding their own peace of mind by gathering together. Even though they are not hugging each other, it must be soothing for them to be together.
Tanya
I have been reading your blog for a long time, as you know, and since the earthquake and sunami I check on you first thing each day. I am glad the cats are getting along and not adding to your stress.Know that you and your family are all in our thoughts and prayers.
How does the "Kotatsu" work is it a heating blanket spread over a table? If the cats are huddleing fooor warmth then I worry about you and how are you staying warm.Is Tetsu working around the clock? Take care .
I love the label for your quilt!
The picture of your sweet kitty with the candle light is so beautiful....
I keep you in my prayers
Poor kitties. The earthquake was traumatic for everyone there, but at least the humans understand what is happening. The kitties just know it's terrifying and they can't see, or hear, or smell the reason why. Which makes it all the more scary for them. They can no longer trust the world around them, yet don't really know why. Hopefully, over time they will feel safe in their own home again.
Thank you so much for your posts...it's good to get your news.
Glad the kitties are well...I have been thinking of them too during all this...sounds like the disruption may be mending the fences between some of your feline friends. What solidarity!
Hello from the US.
Your kitties seem to be wonderful company during the blackouts. Your quilts are very pretty.
Best wishes to you and your fellow countrymen.
I'm glad you are finding comfort in your beautiful quilt-work. I would not have thought of the cats living with you being scared but now thinking about it what a natural reaction.
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