Last week, I spend a few days taking care of our daughter’s cat. Many of you recognize Preston from the previous times I watched the little fluff. I think he worries that I won’t remember the routine.

He’s such a big help.

My treats and my food are in that drawer.

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68 responses to “I Can Help – #1LinerWeds”

  1. Hi Dan – you’re good to/for each other … and I love the plants coming into their blossoming new year … good for you – cheers Hilary

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    1. Thanks Hilary. This time of year, I tend to overdo the blossoms, but they will be gone so soon. Preston is my buddy. It’s good male bonding.

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  2. Damyanti Biswas Avatar
    Damyanti Biswas

    It’s always a pleasure seeing your colorful posts :)

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    1. Thanks Damyanti. I’m glad you enjoy them.

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  3. Some beautiful blossoms happening there! I look forward to more pictures of them, especially on the apple tree. As for that dandelion, I couldn’t help laughing though usually that’s not my reaction to the blasted things.

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    1. Thanks Maureen. The blossoms are so pretty. I’m afraid they will dominate the gallery for a while. Maybe, if we have enough dandelions, the bunnies will leave the tulips alone. I know…I know.

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  4. Cats. They don’t take incompetence lightly. Wonderful bunny shot, you even got the cottontail. Your blooms are lovely and a good month ahead of ours….

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    1. Preston likes to make sure I know what I’m doing and when I’m supposed to be doing it. Some of the blossoms are fading, as the second wave comes to life.

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  5. Murphy’s Law Avatar
    Murphy’s Law

    Preston is as handsome as ever. Definitely one large fluff ball! You should take him with you on your door excursions. He’d provide you with better directions than GPS!

    Your blossoming plants are just beautiful. Love the shot of the bee. Maddie looks like she wants to play in that puddle. Nice view of Old Glory. Always a pleasure/privilege to see.

    By the looks of Faith’s fridge, she pays you well to cat sit Preston!
    Ginger

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    1. Faith does see to my tastes when I’m there. I head over in the afternoon and spend the night with that fluff. He’s fun to be around.

      Maddie likes to stand in that puddle. I don’t know why. I think she looks good there, but…

      Looks like another wet day for us, Ginger. I hope you’re having a good week.

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  6. Hey, Dan, the one-liners sound like fun. Did I miss the link? Mitzy Bricker Cute photos!

    Blue Rock Horses Frederick County, Virginia bluerockhorses.com

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    1. I didn’t get the link in very early today. It’s here now. Thanks!

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  7. The cat looks a cutie and very knowing 💜💜. Your lovely dog looks gorgeous as always. Sorry not been around much but I am trying to get get back in the harness.

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    1. It’s always good to se you, Willow. Not to worry, thought, I know that life can get in the way. Preston is an adorable fluff.

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      1. Thank you and yes Preston is lovely ❤️

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  8. Good thing Maddie doesn’t get to vote on you leaving and taking care of Preston. :-) I think those little purple flowers are Ajuga. Happy week – good weather.

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    1. I’m not sure how that vote would go, Judy, These guys. Seem to enjoy a vacation from me ;)

      We know the flowers as Bugle Weed, but I think you have the technical name for it. Actually, I typically call them “those little blue flowers” as they look blue to me. All I know is, when they’re blooming, we don’t mow those areas. The bees love them.

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  9. When Spring finally blooms, it’s always good to see – I don’t think you can overdo that, Dan!

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    1. Thanks GP! The lilacs will be out in full force pretty soon. Get ready.

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  10. Preston, I hope Dan gave you a treat for showing him around the kitchen! You have some really pretty flowers there. I have some weed on my lawn that has those little seed puffs. Trying to pull them up and contain the seeds is quite ridiculous, but I never stop trying.

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    1. Preston got his treats. And he was fed before I sat back down at my laptop. I’m sure he was worried about me sitting too long. We don’t bother trying to remove those weeds. The bunnies take care of them.

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  11. Gwen M. Plano Avatar
    Gwen M. Plano

    Preston has a wonderful grandpa in you, Dan. And the photo evidence of Spring is beautiful. Thank you for sharing both. 😊

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    1. Thanks Gwen. It’s a nice bit of male bonding. We tend to over eat, lounge around and snack ;-)

      Spring is out in full force here. I just can’t help myself.

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  12. I know that look! Our Mia has a tiny tummy and so I feed her four small “meals” a day. Every night — every single night! — she follows me to my room at bedtime to make sure I don’t forget her late night snack. Have I ever forgotten it? Nope, but she’s not leaving it to chance. 😆

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    1. It’s the same with Preston. If you give him too much, he will eat and throw up. So he gets several small meals. He’s worried that I might lose track of the count.

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  13. I like how Preston points out the food drawer.

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    1. Just in case I forget, Frank.

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  14. And what a cute fluff he is. 🙂 Good choices in the fridge.

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    1. He is adorable. Faith takes good care of me when I visit the fluff.

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  15. She’s a sweet daughter.

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  16. So nice to see your stuff in the fridge. Shows love and caring.

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    1. Especially since she prefers dark beers, John.

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  17. There is a fine line between helping and hindering. Best exemplified by our pets.

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    1. Dan, so nice to see Spring blossoming. Color therapy for me in SoCal. We do have sunshine & warmer seasonal weather though. And no snow! I’m on countdown to publish the book—May 11th is Amazon launch day. Wish I had more techy brains for computer programs like you. Enjoy your CT spring beginning. 📚🎶 Christine

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      1. That’s very good news, Christine. I am on a countdown, but no firm date as yet. Let me know if I can help with the launch.

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        1. Thanks, Dan. Is your book technical? Can’t seem to recall. Tell us about it again—the process. I would be nice to have a simple reblog when the book goes live. Looking at all the expensive options for book marketing, I’ve opted to do it on my own. I’m learning as fast as I can. It’s not for the faint-hearted! 📚🎶 Christine

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          1. My book is fiction. I will be doing “marketing” on my own as well. Shoot me an email – I think you have my email but you can always use nofacilities at gmail dot com. I’m happy to share what little I do know.

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            1. Awesome! Yes, I have our emails from June 1st & 2nd, 2016. I featured your Tobacco Farm photo for a header. It’s still my favorite photo! Any share of what you know, and any marketing you want to have done, I’m on the help list for you. I’ll email you. 📚🎶 Christine

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    2. Yeah. Our let us know when they need something and when they want to be left alone.

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  18. Your daughter sure knows how to take care of you while you watch her cat. I do believe the rollercoaster has stopped and spring is really here. Good pics Dan. And happy hump day.

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    1. Thanks John. We are stuck in a pattern of cold wet days, but I think it ends tomorrow. Faith does know how to keep me happy while watching the fluff.

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  19. All great photos, but the one of the delicate dandelion caught my attention. Thanks for sharing, Dan!

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    1. I’m glad you like that one, Jan. All signs of spring in New England,

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  20. Very floofy! Does he get along with your critters?

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    1. He hasn’t been here with the current crop bug he didn’t get along with the cats we had before.

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  21. It’s always good to see your grand-cat, Dan. Hugs on the wing.

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    1. He’s adorable, Teagan. It’s always fun to take care of him for a few days.

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  22. Our cat is such a scaredy cat that no one else can cat sit him – he freaks out! Happy to see you’re getting spring like weather!

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    1. I don’t think our cats would do well with others watching them.

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  23. It’s almost impossible to train a cat… but they are excellent trainers of their support staff.

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    1. So true. Ours have us very well trained.

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  24. Beautiful photos of spring, Dan. Glad to know you and Preston can get some male bonding time in. That’s important!!

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    1. Overeating seems to be the key 😉. I think spring is here for good.

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  25. So many beautiful flowers! Even dandelions are beautiful. The more domesticated Mama Cat gets, the better she is at telling me what she wants.

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    1. Haha – we learn from them. Thanks.

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  26. LOL! Preston is on it! Did he get to share some of your snacks too this trip?

    Spring is beautiful there!

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    1. We always share. The first night I went over, I took a salad with roasted chicken on it. He didn’t ask for any of the lettuce ;-)

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  27. Hi Dan, it is definitely a cat’s life.

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    1. He does enjoy the comforts ;-)

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  28. waves at Preston Today (May 5) is the day I’ve designated as Tipper’s birthday. He’s a foundling, so I don’t know his actual day of birth; I chose May 5 because that was my best friend, Jane’s, birthday. :)

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    1. Preston waves back and sends Happy Birthday wishes to Tipper!

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  29. Great pics!! Spring has sprung!!

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  30. Well you know Preston has priorities! And you, an interloper, might forget them…

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    1. Haha – that’s true. Plus, I’m getting up in years.

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