We busted Rufus out of the shelter to bring him to his forever home. Three years... time flies when you have a great cat. Rufus quickly became a family member.
I'm sure that first day was a shock to him: a couple takes you out of the enclosure at PetSmart and hugs on you. Then, they put you in an even smaller cage (carrier). They take you to a place where a nice lady declares you healthy, and "a hootch." (The boy does like to snuggle.) Then, that couple takes you a home on wheels, feeds you, and gives you a bath..,. you really appreciate that bath, because the couple was right: you stink. Well, stunk. Then, they introduce you to a leash and tell you, "If you're going to be outside, you have to learn to walk on a leash." Then, they introduce you to another couple, younger - the female human in that younger couple can't stop hugging you. It's OK, because you like the snuggles. Then, they give you a "blanket" (towel) that they tell you is a cat family heirloom, and that is your place on the bed.
After the first good night's sleep in a while, these people feed you hard and soft food and brush you all over. If this is your new family, you are going to love it... you show your appreciation with head-butts and kitty hugs. Yep, a big first day.
Facebook reminded me of this auspicious occasion...
The vet told us he was "full grown"... six months later, he was 50% larger and had blossomed into that handsome long-hair feline you see today.
The boy is family in every way.
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It was a foggy start to the day this morning, while getting the bike out of our underneath storage...
As thick as it is, it isn't going to dissipate anytime soon. I dressed for it...
That green will stand out in the fog. Riding down the Sea Cottage street...
A look down our canal on the way home...
That is our house on the left. Or, as Rufus puts it: the big house (compared to the motorhome). We were in the motorhome his first two months. It's an easy transition for him when we head out in the motorhome. No, no near term plans for that right now.
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That fog stayed around all day. I took Joan's Xmax out for a ride this afternoon. As I rode over the causeway, the rise in elevation at the high part (that allows boat traffic underneath) put into thicker fog. Still, it was a pleasant ride. I have only ridden Joan's bike once or twice since I got the new Vespa - these are really very different approaches to the riding experience. I have fun riding her bike, because it is definitely "sportier;" but the Vespa really is a better fit for me.
I did stop to take a couple photos...
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