A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....10-18-05...Poetry and Potpourri at the Finest

10-18-05 | JustAmy

[JustAmy]

"THE OWL AND THE PUSSY-CAT"

The Owl and the Pussy-Cat went to sea
In a beautiful pea-green boat;
They took some honey, and plenty of money
Wrapped up in a five-pound note.
The Owl looked up to the moon above,
And sang to a small guitar:
"O lovely Pussy! O Pussy, my love,
What a beautiful Pussy you are,
You are,
You are!
What a beautiful Pussy you are!"

Pussy said to the Owl: "You elegant fowl,
How charmingly sweet you sing!
Oh, let us be married-too long we have tarried—
But what shall we do for a ring?"
They sailed away for a year and a day
To the land where the bong tree grows;
And there in a wood, a piggy-wig stood
With a ring at the end of his nose,
His nose,
His nose.
With a ring at the end of his nose

"Dear Pig, are you willing to sell for one shilling
Your ring?" Said the piggy, "I will."
So they took it away, and were married next day
By the turkey who lives on the hill.
They dined upon mince and slices of quince,
Which they ate with a runcible spoon,
And hand in hand on the edge of the sand
They danced by the light of the moon,
The moon,
The moon.
They danced by the light of the moon.

By Edward Lear (1812-88).

[Billie]

[Billie]

Sketch I was babbling about awhile back is finsihed. Posted the image link here: Here

WOW! Thanks for pinging me to this great sketch, Darks!

[Darksheare]

Thank you!
And welcome.

[Fudd Fan]

I love that poem!! [also like The Walrus and the Carpenter]

I have to share a photo my my parents' cat, the entire family thinks he is just the most wonderful cat that ever lived. He's the kind of kitty that even people who don't like cats, end up adoring:

[citizensgratitude]

I can't help but jump in. I'm catching up on FR during my lunch. I've enjoyed beyond words the political savvy of so many on FR. Come to find out so many are cat & dog parents too. We are kindred on all levels. All my cats and dogs are rescues. My crew:

Sammy Annie - 7 yrs.
Oreo - 6 yrs. (Owie, once you get to know him *O*)
Cody - 5 yrs. (Codester)
Bacci - 5 yrs. Cody and Bacci were rescued from the same wall but not brothers...
Sushi - 4 yrs.
Panama - 4 yrs. These two are actual brothers..another wall.
Aja - 2 yrs. on 11/1/05 - aka: Waijemeister : D

Aja was the size of my hand when I found him under my house. He was ferrule and I had to earn his trust over a 2 month period. I crawled under the house on my belly to feed him in zero & below zero temps changing the water twice a day; it always froze. He is georgeous, well they all are, all light Gray short hair with beautiful soft green eyes. His fur is like velvet.

Hobbs - 14 yrs. Doberman - He is amazing for such an old hound. Dobbies are the best breed. So darn smart and great with kids. Raw chicken diet is probably why he is so healthy. Don't worry they can eat raw, the bones are soft. Never feed an animal cooked bones. Raw soup bones are great too and keeps their teeth white.

Barney - 7 yrs. Beagle - found him on the parkway when he was a baby. Probably abandoned by hunters. He is the sunshine.

Another thought, not only do active Military leave behind their families but their beloved pets too. : (

[Billie]

Do Not Disturb.

[JustAmy]

* smile *

That video is so cute.

Thank you Scott and Dolly.

[JustAmy]

LOL

I worked one of these a couple of weeks ago. I needed more than a little time. :)

Thanks, for the link.

[JustAmy]

Good morning, Billie. Thank you. I wonder what Simone will do when one of those bees sting her. She loves to chase bees, butterflies and wasps.

I'm not sure whether or not I will catch up with the pings before lunch. :)

My flowers are a mess but they will be gone very soon until next spring. They looked much better when I was spending a little time weeding.

Hope you are enjoying your Tuesday.

[JustAmy]

Good morning, Slings and Arrows .... nice to meet you.
So happy that you came by The Finest for some Kitty Potpourri.

Have a great day.

[LadyX]

Billie, I just knew you could work wonders with that kitty graphic!
It is truly precious now..:))

[EsmeraldaA]

Hello Jack, that is lovely and quite a change (for me). THANKS!

[Darksheare]

LOL, I have seen cats do that.
Never had a camera handy when they did it though.

[LadyX]

The Sketch at last!
You did a great job, Darkmeister.

[Darksheare]

Thanks!

Couldn't have done the sketch without Vic.
As the photos I drew from were provided by her, and were of her.

[JustAmy]

Good Morning, Tulip.
The Grand Ole Opry opened October 18, 1925, so click the guitar.



Back in the Saddle Again
Written by Gene Autry in 1939

I'm back in the saddle again
Out where a friend is a friend
Where the longhorn cattle feed
On the lowly gypsum weed
Back in the saddle again

Ridin' the range once more
Totin' my old .44
Where you sleep out every night
And the only law is right
Back in the saddle again

Whoopi-ty-aye-oh
Rockin' to and fro
Back in the saddle again
Whoopi-ty-aye-yay
I go my way
Back in the saddle again

I'm back in the saddle again
Out where a friend is a friend
Where the longhorn cattle feed
On the lowly gypsum weed
Back in the saddle again

Ridin' the range once more
Totin' my old .44
Where you sleep out every night
And the only law is right
Back in the saddle again

Whoopi-ty-aye-oh
Rockin' to and fro
Back in the saddle again
Whoopi-ty-aye-yay
I go my way
Back in the saddle again


Happy Birthday, Grand Ole Opry!

[Kitty Mittens]

Thank you dear Amy, and All of you, for such a Fun Thread! I Loved Everything, including the Pledge Graphic, and All the Graphics on the Thread, Lady Maggie's Cute Kitty Post, the Link from Dolly, the Poetry, and your Simone is a Beautiful Kitty! And Today's Devotional was Excellent, Mr. Mayor.

Thank you Again, (((((((Amy)))))))!

[JustAmy]

Happy Watch a Squirrel Day Army Air Corps!
Hope you are having a great Tuesday.

Foamy??? Do you have a picture to share?

[JustAmy]

Hope to see everyone here tomorrow as we tour Alaska with MamaBear.