tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post3946267027258722506..comments2024-03-18T19:01:51.137-07:00Comments on Hopalong Hollow Gazette: Home for Christmasjerilandershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07418564262425621746noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post-77661953841916854652014-12-22T07:46:42.064-08:002014-12-22T07:46:42.064-08:00that is the funniest thing I've read - I have ...that is the funniest thing I've read - I have a gnarly old girl at home - she is an indoor cat, but apparently stuff happens because she tells me long stories all evening long!suzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13432352442859238887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post-66094559562066907732014-12-21T14:02:49.593-08:002014-12-21T14:02:49.593-08:00yes, it would be so interesting if he could tell y...yes, it would be so interesting if he could tell you what he was up to. lovely holidays to you Jeri<br />and a sweet Winter Solstice too!Tammie Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11279605745446513635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post-83455557734258519122014-12-20T21:56:46.437-08:002014-12-20T21:56:46.437-08:00The mice are on the run!The mice are on the run!jerilandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07418564262425621746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post-8194375267526128412014-12-20T15:19:07.034-08:002014-12-20T15:19:07.034-08:00Oh I can't wait to read Boris's story. So...Oh I can't wait to read Boris's story. So glad he is back home. Wishes for a Merry Christmas! BonnieBonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06285041048746416249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post-31259715378166900492014-12-20T10:41:44.317-08:002014-12-20T10:41:44.317-08:00Oh JOY JOY JOY!!
Boris you adventurous man cat!...Oh JOY JOY JOY!!<br /> Boris you adventurous man cat!! (who obviously has another family, or families, somewhere) Oh dear what a great surprise for you Jeri!! I knew right away his name came from All Creatures Smile!! (just LOVE it so Purrrrrfect)!!<br /> Our Mr Stubbs has done the same kind of wandering to vex us so,... and is such a serial killer out among the wilds! Such carnage of the "wild cute things" (yesterday it was a large bunny sigh) and yet we still just love him so!!<br /> Merry Meowy Christmas Mr Boris!! <br /> Merry Christmas to you too sweet Jeri! Many blessings warmth and love, LinnieThe BUTT'RY and BOOK'RYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589576036037068551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post-62011838124497035382014-12-19T17:11:55.836-08:002014-12-19T17:11:55.836-08:00Jeri, I'm so glad to hear that the Gladiator i...Jeri, I'm so glad to hear that the Gladiator is home. What a lovely Christmas surprise--I'm guessing the barn rodents are not too happy though. Merry Christmas to you and yours! ♥The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post-30455303964340036282014-12-19T15:52:59.997-08:002014-12-19T15:52:59.997-08:00I have had cats that did similar things. I even h...I have had cats that did similar things. I even had one cat disappear and another take her place. The replacement cat was male and had one eye missing. Cats are quite ephemeral sometimes. Love this story. I'm glad Boris is home.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08042783645964381004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post-7285370969295850872014-12-19T15:08:05.272-08:002014-12-19T15:08:05.272-08:00JERI LANDERS, how are ya...
Thank you so much for...JERI LANDERS, how are ya...<br /><br />Thank you so much for taking a moment to come to visit my post. Sending out smoke signals here from the old fireplace to greet the world with a joy beyond measure. I don't know what it is, but the older I get, the more I become like a child. LOVE CHRISTMAS, and I love my friends near and far.<br /><br />YES, this cat is ready to be immortalized in your story!!<br /><br />LOVE TO YOU! AnitaCastles Crowns and Cottageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01780241008313365707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post-34649398144077787062014-12-19T12:12:55.508-08:002014-12-19T12:12:55.508-08:00I will!I will!jerilandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07418564262425621746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post-84955255684871539492014-12-19T12:12:04.827-08:002014-12-19T12:12:04.827-08:00Vic, I had to do a double take when I saw him... &...Vic, I had to do a double take when I saw him... "Boris, is that you???!" As soon as he answered yes with his scratchy meow, I knew it was him.jerilandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07418564262425621746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post-12724301345671382812014-12-19T11:39:11.905-08:002014-12-19T11:39:11.905-08:00It's so hard when a loved creature just goes o...It's so hard when a loved creature just goes off without saying anything and then stays away for such a long time. But the love and relief is so great when they show up again, in a way it's almost worth the wait.<br /><br />So nice to have him home for the holidays and hopefully for a good long while after that.vichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18428581552807859803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post-53110881824075037422014-12-19T02:53:05.756-08:002014-12-19T02:53:05.756-08:00P.S., LOVE YOUR HEADER! P.S., LOVE YOUR HEADER! Castles Crowns and Cottageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01780241008313365707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post-29369775112038104052014-12-19T02:52:54.405-08:002014-12-19T02:52:54.405-08:00teeeeheee.....and that he shall, for kitties have ...teeeeheee.....and that he shall, for kitties have nine lives; three lives to live safely at home, three lives to go out into the world and find adventure, and three more lives to TELL ABOUT IT ALL!<br /><br />Oh Jeri, you are just one fine storyteller. Your words, your grammar, your love for the critters....MORE MORE MORE. That was one fun read. And I'm glad the old gladiator is back home with his mistress. What a fun story. I can see you know with your paintbrushes....a black well-fed cat will be splayed out in watercolour very soon. I want the book when it happens!!!<br /><br />OH, and I can see a felted cat or one of your magical mohair creations. DO IT! And, happy Christmas lovely friend. AnitaCastles Crowns and Cottageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01780241008313365707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post-19189824363490129362014-12-19T02:28:32.212-08:002014-12-19T02:28:32.212-08:00Four months is such a long time to be gone. I can...Four months is such a long time to be gone. I can imagine how relieved you were to see him gobbling the kibbles, home sweet home for Christmas.<br /><br />Love and hugs, peace and joy ~ FlowerLadyFlowerLady Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678852154334714784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post-43484379112407863172014-12-19T00:05:09.194-08:002014-12-19T00:05:09.194-08:00Welcome Home Boris! In the first photo he looks li...Welcome Home Boris! In the first photo he looks like he's smiling.<br />I am happy for you he is home. May you all have a very Happy Holiday!Salty Pumpkin Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10116105220109225010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post-26621298995532578472014-12-18T20:20:50.051-08:002014-12-18T20:20:50.051-08:00Oh Boris, too bad you did not brush up on your Eng...Oh Boris, too bad you did not brush up on your English speaking skills on your hiatus. We would all love to know what a great black cat did on his "away" time. Glad he let you bell him. Happy Christmas to all at Hopalong Hollow, xoxo Oma LindaOmaLindasOldeBaggsandStuftShirtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09589622524456973822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post-30431534050417948792014-12-18T20:14:48.309-08:002014-12-18T20:14:48.309-08:00Cathy, the header is from one of my painted paperc...Cathy, the header is from one of my painted papercuttings, it is available as a print on my website AND a greeting card.jerilandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07418564262425621746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post-25023299573786740132014-12-18T20:08:59.697-08:002014-12-18T20:08:59.697-08:00Welcome home Boris, just in time for Christmas! P...Welcome home Boris, just in time for Christmas! Perfect name for a book, Jeri... Memoirs of a Gladiator. I see one in the future... He is a handsome fellow.<br />Thank you for your visit... Yes, time does fly by... Can't believe it has been 4 years..<br />Merry Christmas to you and James..<br />Love,<br />PennyAngelsdoor * Pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14770992037653364805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post-73930805647741183832014-12-18T19:18:13.687-08:002014-12-18T19:18:13.687-08:00So glad Boris is back to spend Christmas with you....So glad Boris is back to spend Christmas with you. I bet he had quite the adventure. Happy Holidays!traditional_quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09657547080240515841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post-24543889014178913612014-12-18T18:42:05.947-08:002014-12-18T18:42:05.947-08:00I see what you mean about that look on his face! ...I see what you mean about that look on his face! But Boris is a rather useful cat, so I'm glad he is home, none the worse for wear. I suspect the cold weather drove him home because he realized just how good he had it at your place. Maybe his wanderlust has been satisfied and he'll get down to business again. By the way, I love your header! Is that from one of your books?Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17103364860587388726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post-61944589716675073872014-12-18T17:57:08.782-08:002014-12-18T17:57:08.782-08:00Oh Boris, I am glad you came home! I love kitties...Oh Boris, I am glad you came home! I love kitties, all of them, but am especially fond of black or Tuxedo cats. So, I think you are quite a lovely cat! Bless you and you take care.<br />Love,<br />LilyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post-44635063479151938622014-12-18T17:26:11.304-08:002014-12-18T17:26:11.304-08:00"Welcome back, Boris." We have all known..."Welcome back, Boris." We have all known cats like you and loved them, nonetheless. :)Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06817710263282488135noreply@blogger.com