Another One of Those Sad Days
Polgara and Aviendha flew away this morning. I’d set my alarm for 5 so I could get them to the airport in time. (Silly people in Salt Lake City told me I had to be there at 5:45, but the SkyWest counter in Helena doesn’t open until 6 so I ended up sitting there for longer than I needed to.) I woke up about 4:30. On one side of me was my lover girl, Basia. She almost always cuddles with me in the morning. On the other side of me were Polgara and Avi, snuggled up so close together that at first I didn’t know if there was one cat or two there. As I was petting them Avi came up and sat by my head purring, while Polgara moved to her favorite spot on my chest and purred almost as loud as Avi. It was a nice way to say goodbye to my pretty girls.
There was a mix up on their flight arrangements — panic on my part when I got home and double checked all the flights — that has been fixed now. I hope. I will not be totally out of panic mode until I hear they have arrived safely tonight. It’s going to be a very long day for them and me.
On a happier note, the Winter Gifts are having an absolute ball discovering all the fun things to do in the cat room. They have all learned how to get on top the first little house of the big cat tree andthink that is a marvelous place to take naps. They think the fabric and pvc pipe play structure is way fun as they climb, chase, and hide in it. They love napping in the blue fluffy bed, but they’ve found other places that are good for a quick break before continuing their daily schedule of play and exploration. I sat on the floor with them last night and just watched as they ran from place to place playing. Avi was having fun with them, too — she loved to bat at and bite their tails. Maybe it’s a good thing she’s gone. Safer for tails, anyway. 
March 20th, 2008 at 9:36 am
How is Danica doing? Is she feeling better now? And Kalispell? Is she thawing just a little towards Fin?