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

10-18-05 | JustAmy

[JustAmy]

A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day

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Graphic by St.Louie1

Liquid Courage

They idle in the tavern,
as they have many nights before,
reminiscing about good times
and doing their best to ignore
the ticking clock above the door,
the harbinger of doom in store
for the fair-haired, mustachioed
man in the polyester suit;
the guy sucking back another
cranberry juice and Absolut. "It's time to get ourselves en route
to the church, mister," his astute friend enjoins.

"One more," says the groom.

~ Eric Lammerman ~

Graphic by MamaBear

We are Amy's latest kindle
Cute and cuddly feline bindles
Found underneath the shrubs in Amy's yard

Four girl kittens and four boys kittens
Forlorn and looking like we'd lost our mittens
In the early morning rain, it wasn't hard

To trade in door warmth for outdoor cold
The boys in vests and spats were all so bold
Leaving our box to see just what would unfold

Up above us was this great big thing
Gleaming white and oh so inviting
With a wide long smile that seemed to tease and infect

Little did we know it was Amy's latest project
That lured us all to meticulously, felinely inspect
This thing that makes sounds in pretty ways that nearly sing

We girls in stripes and calico liked the lighter sounds, just because
As we padded and our steps dropped beneath our paws
While the boys pounded the deep ones on this musical sea

When Amy saw us, we thought she'd be angry
Instead she giggled and snapped a picture of "The Usual Suspects"
Though we much prefer to be called "Kittens On The Keys"

Jack Deth~ 10/04/05.

Graphic by Billie

Tangled

"Me" and my new little “sister,”
Just wanted to drop you a line,
She’s getting a little bit tangled in hers,
So I’ll try to write quickly in mine.

We’re hoping you’ll come for a visit,
We all want to see you once more,
Little “Sister” may not have met you yet,
But she’ll soon catch up on that score!

Our door will always be open,
We can have a nice cup by the fire,
Don’t forget to pack well your doohickeys,
Little curious minds will inquire!

NicknamedBob . . . . October 13, 2005

"Cats are the ultimate narcissists.
You can tell this by all the time they spend on personal grooming.
Dogs aren't like this.
A dog's idea of personal grooming is to roll in a dead fish."
~James Gorman~



Bad Penny

Many thanks for stopping by. : )

09-27-05 ~ Hall of Fame #13

THIS WEEK'S THREADS 10-17-05 Military Monday

Opinions by our own 'King of Ping' Every Thursday at the Finest The guy's good, folks!

[JustAmy]

Uh Oh ....... Ya mean I have been grabbing when I thought no one was looking when it wasn't necessary.

Now you tell me. :)

[Darksheare]

Kearen likes watching her human do silly stuff, like leaping around on one foot after she nips my ankle.
She finds the acrobatics to be quite amusing.
She has been somewhat off lately though, she's been somewhat cuddlier.
And that isn't like her.
Trip to the vet time again maybe.

(Probably to find out that she's merely mellowing out at 7 years old or so.. as she is still otherwise normal with the ankle nipping and such.)

[deadhead]

Adorable pledge graphic with Marissa. Simone is so cute. Lots of cute poems, photos, graphics and great stories. Keeping my Beta fish, Harvey away from the puter :-) And Lucy too, she loves to chase cats. Cute thread.

[JustAmy]

I'm so happy to hear that we brightened Up your day!

[JustAmy]

LOL

How funny, Maggie.

Thank you for re-posting it. I did not see it the first time around.

[JustAmy]

Good afternoon, Luv.
Hope you are having a perfect Tuesday.

[JustAmy]

Good afternoon, Colleen. Thanks.
Life would sure be dull without our furry, scaly friends.

It is funny to watch Simone and LouieMax play together.
He, at 192 lbs, outside and her, at 5 lbs, sitting inside.
I sure hope LouieMax doesn't come through the glass door one day.

[luvie]

Hi, Amy.....having a wonderful day off, playing with FRiends...

[JustAmy]

LOL

What a great image, Luv. Thanks.

[DollyCali]

by our resident ARTEEST Darksheare.. of another Finest FReeper.. Anyone recognize her???

[luvie]

You're welcome! I love cats---and wish I had one. I keep hoping for an accidental pet to come to my door, but so far---nothing!

[LadyX]

More Alaska stories to come tomorrow, Luvvy..:))
Won't repeat those I shared here a couple of weeks ago, but there always are others.

By the way, I'll be out of town in the morning, but aboard here shortly after noon, probably.

((YES, MAMA_ - I'm currently loading up for BEAR..:))

[JustAmy]

Graphic by MamaBear

I'm Only A Cat

I'm only a cat,
and I stay in my place...
Up there on your chair,
on your bed or your face!

I'm only a cat,
and I don't finick much...
I'm happy with cream
and anchovies and such!

I'm only a cat,
and we'll get along fine...
As long as you know
I'm not yours... you're all mine!

Author Unknown

[Fudd Fan]

Thank you for sharing your adorable kitty.

And thank you for The Walrus & The Carpenter!
Actually he belongs to my parents, and he is treated waaaaaaaaay better than my sister and I ever were. Which means, I guess, that he has them excellently trained!

For those familiar with "Cats" his jellicle name is Mister Midnight Velvetpaws.

[LadyX]

Meant to post earlier that Pledge of Allegiance
graphic with PrissyMissy is adorable, Amy!

[luvie]

(((hugs))) I look forward to seeing them, as always!

[GodBlessUSA]

Your a sneaker.LOL!

[LadyX]

"Uh Oh ....... Ya mean I have been grabbing when I thought no one was looking when it wasn't necessary. Now you tell me. :)"

Sheesh, Amy - would *I* mistreat JustFrank's keeper manager?!
Fly out to California and break your kneecaps or sumpin'??!!

LOL

[Mama_Bear]

((YES, MAMA_ - I'm currently loading up for BEAR..:))

LOL! Good! It wouldn't be a proper tribute to the Great State of Alaska without you. :-)

BTW, this isn't very good, but it was the only midi rendition of "North to Alaska" that I could find.

"North to Alaska,
They're goin' North,
the rush is on!"

[deadhead]

He, at 192 lbs, outside and her, at 5 lbs, sitting inside.

Gosh, I hope LouieMax doesn't go through the glass door! Quick story, my sister's neighbor has a dog (Bear) who sits on the window sill in the front of the house. There is a dog down the block who has, 3 times, yes.. 3 times jumped through the window. Unbelievable and luckily, never any injuries, never heard of anything like that before!

LOL, the size difference between Simone and LouieMax. I would love to have more animals, but just can't at this time. It is wonderful how so many of us here can relate to how we love our pets, yep...they are part of our family :-)

Thank You for the cute graphic. Hugs for you too.