We have never told you all about Ike. He is a gorgeous cat that lives on upper La Cresta. He is a long haired siamese looking cat - good size - but not Eddie size. He likes people. Since Mont & I started walking he has greeted us and accepted our strokes faithfully. He runs ahead and lies down farther up the walk when we finish the petting, ready for more. I always can hear the jingle of his tag when he hears us coming and comes to meet us.
Several months ago - no more Ike! We worried since he does roam in the twilight. For about 4 months we didn't see him - then one night there he was again - but obviously limping and recovering. We saw him infrequently after that for a while. But now he has made his appearance more regularly again and looks as healthy and hale as when we first met him. Monday as we walked I heard the jingle first as usual and nudged Mont. Ike had heard us, but was across the street high up on a lawn ahead. He leaped as he ran quickly across and down the lawn to the steps giving access to the street and acroos the street to us. I tell you, that sound and sight was delightful. To be so anticipated and sought after by a cat. WOW! We felt special! I don't think any one could contain that cat in a house 24 hrs a day. He takes such joy in people and knows our voices and steps!
Maybe someday we'll remember to take the camera and get a picture!
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Mom--Is that the cat you introduced me to once? I'm glad he missed you, too. Speaking of cat-bonding, Eddie has been getting more and more possessive of me now that we're alone. If I come home too late, he screams at me through the door.
Yes, you met Ike on a walk with me. I wonder what Eddie will think when your family is all together again under your own roof. He must hate it when you go for the weekend
Mike & I met Ike once too! A BIG, friendly cat! I wonder if his absence, then limping, resulted from being hit by a car??
Also I had indeed recently been wondering about how you & Eddie were doing now, Windy Ann! Does he sleep in your hair again? - You know, IF he simply isn't "your" kitty anymore, you could probably just give him back to your folks! ;-) LOL!!! I can say that only because I am out of the range of being pelted by rotten eggs!)
mc
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