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Preston’s Interpretation – #1LinerWeds

Dan Antion
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This past weekend, as many of you know, I was cat-sitting with our daughter’s cat, Preston. Preston eats multiple small servings of food. Apparently, he would eat everything in one go, but then return it to you in a different form. Small batches work.

I am an early bird, so I expected to be feeding Preston earlier than our daughter normally does. On the other hand, I wasn’t expecting to feed him at 4:00 am. Unfortunately, I had to go to the bathroom, and when I returned to bed, Preston was waiting at his plate. I started to explain that it wasn’t time to eat. As near as I can tell, Preston’s message was,

“When you get up, it’s because it’s time to feed me.”

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The clouds are clearing out
The clouds finally clears and the wind died down.
“I was hoping to find more bugs than this. You guys know spring is coming, right?”
We got a little more snow on Saturday. It’s gone now.
From this to 62°f (17°c) in 2 days
Trees are starting to bud.
“This plate is empty. Did you know that? Aren’t you here to keep it full?”
“The switch to DST is hard. I’m not supposed to be up yet.”
Don’t worry bunny. Things will get green pretty soon.
Chippy
We walked early, but it was already 40°f (4°c)
Sammy is foraging
“Yo. Can I get a peanut?”
Of course I gave him a peanut
Baby Smoke
Yesterday was a good day to sit.

72 responses to “Preston’s Interpretation – #1LinerWeds”

  1. rajkkhoja Avatar
    rajkkhoja

    Nice!

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thank you.

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  2. Dreamy Life Avatar
    Dreamy Life

    nice….

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    1. TheHiddenEdge Avatar
      TheHiddenEdge

      🤣 – I think you are right! Being a lady of a certain age, my poor cat is disappointed several times a night.

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      1. Dan Antion Avatar
        Dan Antion

        I kept trying to tell him what time it was, as if that mattered.

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    2. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thank you.

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  3. Murphy’s Law Avatar
    Murphy’s Law

    Preston is so gorgeous. Of course you have to feed him if you get up! Look at that face! Impossible to refuse the little bugger! Great one-liner Preston!

    The squirrel colony is out in force I see. And bunny can’t quite figure out why things aren’t green yet! Good to see Maddie hanging out on her cot with no need for a coat. That robin is mighty chubby. I think (s)he is finding plenty of bugs in the lawn!

    Enjoy these warmer temperatures Dan.
    Ginger

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      He is a handsome little fluff, Ginger. Very hard to say ‘no’ to. And, if I didn’t get up in time, he came over and “tapped” me on the face.

      Maddie declared that it was time to start sitting, and the yard’s critters all supported that notion. The robin does look like healthy for the last few days of winter.

      I hope you have a nice warm week.

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  4. Rivergirl Avatar
    Rivergirl

    Smokey looks like a prize fighter in that first shot. Word of warning-don’t run out of peanuts.
    😳

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      He does look like he is ready to fight for those peanuts.

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  5. Joanne Corey Avatar
    Joanne Corey

    Thank you for all the lovely bonus photos after the charming story about Preston!

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      My pleasure. I’m glad you stopped by.

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      1. Joanne Corey Avatar
        Joanne Corey

        Despite the (stupid) clock change, I was up early so took advantage of it to visit the early one-liner posts before the rest of the day crashes in on me.

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  6. Kim Smyth Avatar
    Kim Smyth

    I second all of the comments, especially how gorgeous Preston is! My cat feels the same way too, if you are up, you must be up for her, lol!

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Kim. Apparently that’s the only logical reason to be up in the middle of the night.

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  7. GP Avatar
    GP

    Preston is a beautiful creature. Too bad he can’t go out and play with the other animals.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      He’s a bit of an introvert, GP ;-)

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  8. Oddment Avatar
    Oddment

    I am so with that squirrel, flattened on the branch and verging on lifeless. I’d not be surprised if he rolled off, plopped to the ground and didn’t wake up at all. That would be me, yes. On the other hand, you have Muggsy, awake and peanut-deprived. Tough guy. Preston, like Maddie, knows how good looks will win the day.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      That poor squirrel looked like she just wanted the world to go away. I have an even flatter image that I might share on Saturday. I like Muggsy as a name. my wife calls the gray squirrel that stands like this, Arnold. He does look like you need to be quick with the peanut. Preston knows how to work that fluff.

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  9. Maggie Avatar
    Maggie

    Poor Preston. You can see he needs a 4:00 am snack so he does not wither away. I see your chipmunks are out, too – a sure sign spring is almost here.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Haha – he’s got you convinced, too. I hope our daughter can keep up with his schedule. I imagine him waking her and telling her, “that guy was feeding me by now…”

      All the critters are anticipating spring’s arrival.

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      1. Maggie Avatar
        Maggie

        Just like a grandfather to spoil the kids while the parents are away! 😉

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        1. Dan Antion Avatar
          Dan Antion

          Haha – so true.

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  10. lois Avatar
    lois

    Preston–you are one handsome boy. Dan, the squirrel portraits are beautiful. Are you using a different camera or different lens? The “Yo” photo is hilarious–he likes like a very small bear!

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      You have a sharp eye, Lois. My backyard photos are normally taken with my phone. Sometimes, when I go out to sit with Maddie, I take my point & shoot camera with me. That’s as good as my gear gets these days. I love it when the squirrels stand like that. They look ready for battle.

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      1. Steven Weissman Avatar
        Steven Weissman

        I was going to make much the same comment. All the critter pix, in fact, really pop! (Now if you’ll excuse me, my fur baby Skylar is giving me “the look”)

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        1. Dan Antion Avatar
          Dan Antion

          You better feed that little guy, Steve.

          Thanks.

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  11. circadianreflections Avatar
    circadianreflections

    LOL!! Cats rule the roost!

    That napping squirrel is so adorable!!!! In your image of buds starting to show up it looks like there’s an owl in the tree, but I’m sure since you didn’t say anything about it I was fooled yet again by the branch/stub bird.
    It happens too often I’m afraid! 🤣

    I wonder if the new bill about staying on DSL will pass and become law?

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      The napping squirrel was so cute. She just seemed like she didn’t care what happened.

      I did thing the stub-branch was an animal of some sort. I was scanning that tree for the woodpecker I could hear. I knew he was in there, but he must have been on the north side.

      DST seems likely to pass, but I guess there’s a debate as to whether we choose DST or Standard Time as the locked-in format.

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      1. circadianreflections Avatar
        circadianreflections

        I wonder if the bills stalls because they’ll want more studies on both time formats? Right now I’m thinking just pick one let’s try it! If it doesn’t work after 3- 5 yrs or so try the other then stick with the one that worked the best for most. Just stop changing twice a year!

        Hopefully, you’ll get a good opportunity to see and photograph the woodpecker this Spring.
        I’m not sure I’d care either if I had a nice warm, sunny branch to stretch out on after a long cold winter. 😀🤣

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        1. Dan Antion Avatar
          Dan Antion

          Anything is better than switching back and forth.

          Seeing these guys soak up some sun is always fun.

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  12. John Hric Avatar
    John Hric

    So the real reason you got up in the middle of the night was just to frustrate Preston ? Shocking. Then again he might call your squirrels and tell them to start knocking on the door at 4 AM for peanuts. Better to play it safe and stick with the schedule.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Oh, he got fed, John. I was the one bring frustrated.

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  13. Gwen M. Plano Avatar
    Gwen M. Plano

    It’s so sweet to see the evidence of Spring – little four-legged creatures and birds as well. And the one-liner is terrific. I love it and I suspect Preston weighs a tad more after a stent with dad. 😊

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      I might spoil him a little 🙂

      It does look like spring is waking up.

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  14. niasunset Avatar
    niasunset

    I loved so much Thank you, Love, nia

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thank you got stopping and commenting.

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  15. dweezer19 Avatar
    dweezer19

    Cats seem to always think it is time for something.. eating, rubbing, brushing, water, treats.. 😂 It is good to see something green in your photos, Dan. I know Nature’s children are ready to emerge. Better stockpile those peanuts..

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      These guys will be adding to the general population soon 😏

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      1. dweezer19 Avatar
        dweezer19

        Yep. 👍🏻

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  16. John Holton Avatar
    John Holton

    Our cat Molly is the same way. Get up at 3 AM to go to the bathroom, she’s sitting outside the door of the bathroom, anting food or, more likely, treats…

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      They know an easy mark.

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  17. Jan Sikes Avatar
    Jan Sikes

    I laughed out loud at the Preston incident. :) It’s nice to see the sun shining in your neck of the woods, for a change. Great photos!

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Jan. Preston knows what he can get away with.

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  18. John W. Howell Avatar
    John W. Howell

    I like Preston’s little mat. I also like the sleepy squirrel DST is a pain for sure. Fun post, Dan

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      He ms funny, John. He likes to eat there. If you give him a bowl somewhere else, he sits there and waits. That squirrel looked like I felt.

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      1. John W. Howell Avatar
        John W. Howell

        Ha ha ha. I felt that way too.

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  19. Teagan Riordain Geneviene Avatar
    Teagan Riordain Geneviene

    I don’t see how anyone could resist Preston. That face! Maddie and all the critters are looking beautiful too. Hugs on the wing.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Teagan. Preston is adorable. We joke that he’s the color of everything. I gave him food whenever he asked. Faith can always retrain him.

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      1. Teagan Riordain Geneviene Avatar
        Teagan Riordain Geneviene

        Haha. Shhhhh…. I’ll never tell.

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      2. Faith Antion Avatar
        Faith Antion

        It’s my fault he’s already trained to expect food whenever he wants it 😂 I take full responsibility.

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  20. quiall Avatar
    quiall

    Sleeping squirrel is precious! And a Robin! Surely a sign of spring. It looks to me like Preston is a pretty good manipulator. Quite an important skill if you’re a cat.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      He’s an expert, Pam…expert. The sleeping squirrel was so cute.

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  21. rugby843 Avatar
    rugby843

    You have quite a collection of small ones to feed 😂

    Sent from my iPhone

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      They’re foraging around here all day.

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      1. rugby843 Avatar
        rugby843

        Because of the peanut vendor I’m sure😂

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        1. Dan Antion Avatar
          Dan Antion

          Maybe

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  22. bikerchick57 Avatar
    bikerchick57

    And when you walk in the door, it’s time to eat. And when you go to the kitchen, it’s time to eat. And when you’re trying to watch TV, it’s time to eat.

    Preston is a sweetie, but he’s a cat, Dan. You were there to serve. 😉😼

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      This is true, Mary. I know my role.

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  23. sustainabilitea Avatar
    sustainabilitea

    Love that one-liner, Dan. I think babies might work that way sometimes too. :-) Thankfully I don’t have to often get up during the night (and we have neither cat nor baby.) I love Smokey’s pugilistic pose in that shot towards the bottom!

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      One cat wants to be brushed any time anyone is up, but they don’t care much about eating. Boxer Smokey is really cute. Of course he gets his wish.

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  24. hilarymb Avatar
    hilarymb

    Hi Dan – great collection of photos – love them … you could come to Eastbourne to see an American Robin – one obviously went AWOL in the storms … twitchers delight. Preston is one lucky cat when you’re around … as are all the other critters – cheers Hilary

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  25. JoAnna Avatar
    JoAnna

    I’ve always told our pets they could not have any meals before dawn. But it would be hard to resist such a handsome face. Great photos! I especially like the one of the squirrel resting on the branch.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks JoAnna. That poor squirrel looks like a dishrag. I felt so bad for her. Preston is hard to resist. Our girls are also hard to resist, but that’s because they scream.

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      1. JoAnna Avatar
        JoAnna

        They are good at training us.

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  26. Master of Something Yet Avatar
    Master of Something Yet

    Dan, that shot of the squirrel asleep in the tree could make you money! That’s viral meme material, my friend.

    I love Preston but then I’m partial to a ginger mog, being the owner of one myself. Whom, I might add, also thinks I am up to feed him if I venture out in the night. Even if I don’t he just comes onto the bed and either kneads my back or slaps my face until I get up and get him something. 3am be damned.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks! Yeah, if I didn’t get up, Preston would come over and gently smack my face. I felt so bad for that squirrel, she looked like she was jusr warn out.

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  27. Jennie Avatar
    Jennie

    Preston was lucky you were the one who was looking after him. Love the animal photo collage.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      He gets spoiled by everyone who takes care of him.

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      1. Jennie Avatar
        Jennie

        🙂

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  28. jessicasblog45 Avatar
    jessicasblog45

    This morning, my cat was patting at me at 4am wanting me to get up. I feed her and the other three cats at 4:30am. I wanted to stay in bed at least until 4:30am. But she wouldn’t quit patting at me so I got up.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      I know how that goes. I can’t imagine having four. We have two, and it can be a struggle.

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