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The Life & Adventures of Woody the Cat: A Feline’s Tail

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A curious gray cat partially hidden behind a glass, staring intently at the camera.

Hi, I am Woody the Cat. I have gotten used to telling my on going story on Janet’s Blog. I am not sure what that is but she says people like to read about me. Well of course they do. I am the Cat.

A long time ago my friend, Mandy and the dog, Rocky left the house. I have no idea where they went. Janet says they will be back. My concept of time is rather limited. It feels like forever since they left.

Janet has been here before. Janet comes, Mandy leaves. Mandy comes back. Janet leaves. It seems like the natural order of things. Sometimes Janet is “coming through” the area and stays for a few days. Before I know it, she is gone again. Where does everyone keep going?

I am an older kitty now. My health is good, well, except for my kidneys. I am on special food now and special treats. Yum! I love treats. Yum! Do you like treats too?

A gray cat with green eyes sitting on a wooden table in a modern kitchen, featuring wooden cabinets, bookshelves, and a spacious layout.

Have you ever heard of fleas? I am not real fond of them. They make me itch and scratch and lick, a lot. I don’t know where they come from but they showed up at my house just before Mandy left. Janet and I have been trying to get on top if this infestation. Mostly Janet is on top of it. I get treated.

The day after Janet found fleas, she spent a day cleaning the house. She took blankets, bedding and everything else she could find, and put them in the washer. The bigger things required a trip to the laundromat. Then the wicked vacuum cleaner came out.

I do like the comb. It feels so good to have my body scritched. It is one of the joys of my life, having someone pet me and love me.

Close-up of a grey cat with green eyes sitting in a living room with wooden cabinets in the background.

I now wear this thing around my neck, called a collar. I have never had one of these before. I am glad that it is gray. It goes so much better with my gray fur. Janet combs my fur at least once a day with this itty bitty comb. She says she is keeping me super clean. I don’t know why she doesn’t just lick me. That is how I clean myself.

At night I curl up next to Janet on the bed. I love being close to a human. I love to be loved and have attention showered upon me. I can never get enough.

I may be older, and I may have lost a little weight, but I still have the best tail, and it is still my grandest feature. Everyone could recognize me by my proud, stand-up tail. It suits me—a proud and stand-up kitty.

I am Woody the Cat.

A gray cat standing on wooden flooring, looking back over its shoulder in a kitchen setting.
An Earlier Picture of My Tail

Exploring the Hidden Gems of California’s Central Coast

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A woman who I worked with posts photos on Facebook. She occasionally asks readers to guess where her office is that day. Maybe I should do something similar and ask my followers where I am today.

A little over a week ago I left San Diego and drove north. I camped along the way. I enjoyed a night at Lake Cachuma, near Santa Barbara. My husband, Jim, liked to say God Bless You any time I said the lake’s name.

After spending the afternoon and evening I continued north to Pismo Beach. This is such a lovely little town on the Pacific Coast. Pismo Beach is a classic beach town and is located about half way between Los Angeles and San Francisco. It is known for its wide white sand beaches, the boardwalk, a monarch butterfly grove and cinnamon rolls.

I set up camp at the State Beach. Then, I walked out to the ocean to watch the birds, people, and sunset. I like this little town. It is often on my radar when I am moving north or south along the Pacific Coast.

For the next month I am in Salinas, California. I know you have met Woody the cat in earlier blogs. I am house sitting for him and his companion, Rocky the dog. I am getting my animal fix. I will be here for the next month while their owner travels “Down Under.”

Woody
Rocky

I always look forward to coming here. Why? The Elkhorn Slough is about 20 minutes from the house. My kayak is excited to put in to one of my favorite places. Migration season is here and that means I will see all kinds of shore birds, ducks, pelicans and more. Sea Otters are plentiful. I adore those creatures that look so gentle but can be quite aggressive. And who knows what else will show up on my explorations of the slough.

Monterey and Carmel are close to Salinas as well. There are great cycling trails. I can bike from Monterey to Pacific Grove and beyond. There is the 17-Mile Drive to explore too. The Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cannery Row are also near by. I like taking advantage of what is close by when I stay somewhere.

I have one friend coming to visit. I am not sure if she is coming to visit me. She might be visiting because she also wants to get out on the Slough. It will be good to have someone to paddle with and share Wow experiences.

Otter in the Elkhorn Slough

If you can time it right, you are more than welcome to visit. I know my friends Pat and Sandy have been here to kayak the Slough with me and they are always welcome to return for another visit.

After a month in Monterey County I will be heading south once again to have another type of adventure. Stay Tuned.

Today I am thankful for so many things. I am so thankful that I discovered the RV lifestyle. Buying an RV opened up a whole new world to me. I am so thankful for all the friends I have made. I am thankful that these friends trust me with their homes and their animals. I am thankful that they want to come and visit and explore with me wherever I am.

Today I am Thankful.