But first we have gratuitous gorgeousness (me!)
You can see I am keeping a strong hold on my back paw, as earlier I was scaredified by an inappropriate digit being laid on it in a furtive way! Now I have to be alert! In fact I think we all need to be lertful for stray fingers and pokey things! Editor’s note: All I did was touch his beauteous little paw and he went into a frenetic frenzy of freakiness! He now is keeping a firm grip on his paw and it’s within view at all times!
Gratuitous Gifts - We have been the happy recipients of quite a few tangible things of late i.e. things that have arrived by snail mail. We won the Silly Saturday Caption contest over at The Teacher’s Pets and got a whole bunch of lovely goodies :)
We have also been one of the five lucky winners of the Sparkle Puss children’s book from Cat Wisdom 101
As you can see, I am really into it! This is a beautifully produced book set in Penzance, Cornwall in the UK about a cat called Sparkle (!) who has adventures while trying to save her friend the chocolate apothecary from losing his business. It has cats, mystery and chocolate. Who can resist? Thank you Layla :)Gratuitous Giveaway - To celebrate the launch of the super new look blog, we are offering a prize draw, free, gratis and for nothing. The winner of the draw will get a copy of The Chronicles of Zee & Zoey - a Journey of the Extraordinarily Ordinary by Deborah Barnes.
If you haven’t read this yet, read my review here. It is a beautiful book and will enthral and delight if you like cats, good writing and beautiful pictures .. and who doesn’t! All you have to do is leave a comment below saying that you are entering and why you would like it. You will need to make sure that I have contact details for you if you know I don’t already have them. The draw is open to absolutely EVERYBODY wherever you happen to live in the world. The winner will be picked by random.org next Saturday 6th October at midday BST. Good luck :) Zee & Zoey’s website is here.
PS If you missed me doing my dapper benevolent thing over at Zee & Zoey’s the other day, here I am announcing the shelter who won my portion of the Cat Ruler of the World goodies.
Sorry for the length, but business is business! Next time I will be introducing a new CATachresis feature and it will be much shorter!
You know, after all this time I actually don't have a copy of Zee and Zoey's book! So yeah, I would love to enter!
ReplyDeletePick me..me..me :) wez neffer win anyfing :( (guilt trip bol ) Pop over Austin..youz missing someink cracking..xxoox
ReplyDeleteWell! how exciting, the chance to win such a beautiful book but before I shout yes, I'd love one please...want to say how cute Austin looks (well, when doesn't he) coyly covering his back foot like that...am wondering tho-does that sound a bit like sucking up in order to win the prize but no!....it can't do as I see the winner is to be chosen in the fairest possible way - AT RANDOM!!
ReplyDeletewhat a gorgeous little book that Sparkley one is about the Apothecary - wouldn't mind that one either!
However, before I turn this into a mini novel had better stop and just say, you've got my details I'm sure so please, please let it be me!...would so love to have Zee & Zoey's gorgeously beautiful book for my d.i.law who just loves cats but has lost 2 of her furry friends in last few years & hasn't yet felt able to have another (but now has a bunny rabbit who plays well with her doggy friend) who has been part of the family for a long time....looking forward to the next CATachresis (shorter version;>)
Hi there Austin and your mom too :)
ReplyDeleteSure is some great stuff you got there !
I have Zee and Zoey´s beutiful book so you can sount me out :)
Austin... what has become of you as of late? I barely recognize you any more and your generosity and free-spirited kindness is making me nervous. Please, just a few standoffish words so that I know all is well!!
ReplyDeleteLOL, just kidding! You know I love you Austin and think the world of you!
Good luck to all in the giveaway!
Hi there Austin, is that Person touching your paws. Norty Mom. We already have the book so don't enter us in the drawing. That is so nice of you to give away these books. Hope you have a great week end.
ReplyDeleteOh how kind of you and Austin... we'd love to read the book after seeing your comments & other reviews about it! I promise to show & read it to the menagerie if we're the lucky ones!
ReplyDeleteMay the best man win!
Wonderful, thank you! We haven't heard of this book, but we love all books related to kitties.
ReplyDeleteYes indeed, ya gotta watch those toesies! You sure did win some cool stuff my friend!
ReplyDeleteWe're just stopping by to say hi and wow, great to see all those goodies!
ReplyDeleteI love all those goodies. Mommy doesn't seem to get there (anywhere!!) in time to enter me but that's OK. One day she will and meanwhile I can enjoy all of everyone's. xoxoxox
ReplyDeleteDear Austin,
ReplyDeleteMe just noticed that Glogrly redid your FavIconon too! Cool, yous looks very scholarly.
Me must admint we has NOT readed the book. Wes would LOVES to read the book and can yous please, please enter us?
Kisses
Nellie
We wanna enter the giveaway because we haven't read this yet!
ReplyDeleteWhat a terrific make-over! I love it! Wouldn't say no to the book offer, o' course -- but never mind that. Kudos to you & Katie!
ReplyDeleteWhoa! A new book for TW not to read! I'd love to be entered! Love your new look. BTW I used that Gratuitous word the other day but I bet you didn't have to look up the spelling.
ReplyDeleteWe'd love to win that book. We just recently found their blog and love it.
ReplyDeleteWe don't blame you for protecting your paw.
How exciting! We love giveaways. We would love to be entered. Have a happy Sunday, furriends.
ReplyDeleteI love seeing the book getting read on the floor:)
ReplyDeleteThe book looks great...
ReplyDeleteCotton
PeeS. That last comment was by me, Cotton. Mommy accidentally put Anonymous
ReplyDeleteCotton
It's one of the most beautiful books we've ever seen! Glogirly purchased a copy during the Cat Ruler contest so the xtra money would go towards the shelter. But we have someone in mind who would absolutely ADORE this book. Glogirly's godmother, who lives in Boston, is my biggest fan and she would be over the moon! So please enter us! Thank you!
ReplyDelete; ) Katie
FaRAdaY: *waves paw wildly* US TOO! US TOO! Mommy's ever so mean & stingy and has NOT purchased us a copy of Zee & Zoey yet!
ReplyDeleteYes, pay attention to your paws ! Arthur if I only touch his back, starts to wash away the apparently awful smell of my hand !
ReplyDeleteWe would like to be entered for the draw - though Mummy says, we haven't a chance, we NEVER win anything:-(
ReplyDeleteAnd I purr-sonally would like to say, Austin, you are quite right to keep that handsome paw of yours safe. This time, it was only your Human, but who knows who might come sneaking up on you when you're napping. Better safe than sorry.
Possum the MagnifiCat
Beautemus picture, Austin....you must be lertful, it's true. Your human might be overcome with your handsomeness and touch your unprotected rest-of-yourself....what's a cat to do?
ReplyDeleteLove,
Moses the Studio Kat
We always have to keep our paws close or humans will mess with them when we sleep! The pic of you Austin is very cute!
ReplyDeleteSince my human is a book reader the way I am a nip guru, or nap aficionado, I would love to be entered in the giveaway =^.^=
Many purrs!
es, please, please, pullleeeze may I go in the hat for the drawing!?!??
ReplyDeleteI nearly teared up at the trailer, I can imagine how the book will get me!!!
Since I'm in the USA, I'm sure you don't have my address info, but just come see me on my blog or email me when (not if, when) I win and I shall send info presently.
Austin, did you enjoy your recent trip over to my place to view our fractals? I hope you did. Thank goodness your person does!!!
cheek rubs and head bumps, Austin...
BuddhaKat
PS; lovely review too!!!
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OMC! I hate hate hate hate hate for Humans to Touch My Paws--any of them. My paws are MINE--they should not be interfered with. Sometimes when I am DEEPLY into one of my many daily naps, the Human will forget herself and attempt to make contact with one of my furry feets--I awake instantly each and efurry time and give her the what-for. Sheesh! Sneak up on a guy when he's out like a light, why doncha, Human???
ReplyDeleteOh, and I'd like to be in the drawing, too, please XOXOXO
I haven't read this yet and I think my two kitties (and pig) would love to cuddle up with me as I read!
ReplyDelete-Katie and Cocco
Lovely things you got. I would love to be entered to. I really enjoy reading about kitties. Tjink my kitty boys would love the book too. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteSue B
At least you don't get your toe hairs tugged, Austin. Mine are subjected to MERCILESS fiddling by Mommy. She is an insane human, tautologically speaking. ~Maui
ReplyDeleteAnd please enter us!
We must have that book sooner or later and we will make it happen somehow or other. The vote is in for sooner and other! Thanks.
ReplyDeleteSnail mail has been very kind to you lately! You've gotten quite the catch....and it wasn't even moving!
ReplyDeleteHi! Austin just gets more and more handsome. Congratulations on your many recent wins! I'd love to be selected to win a copy of Deb Barnes' book--- I follow her blog and very much admire the many things she does to promote all our fabulous feline friends. I'm an avid reader and am sure that I would LOVE her book.
ReplyDeleteRC Cat and Molly insisted we view photos of you presenting Austin - elegant as usual!
ReplyDeleteAnd the make-over is wonderful....RC is thrilled to see you enjoy reading as much as she does.
Austin, great job, love the new design. Big big hug
ReplyDeleteI would just love to win this book as I'm presently teaching my dog Sheigra to be more accepting of creatures that are not dogs. It's an upward struggle, but I do think this lovely book could be the breakthrough!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to win a copy of the book - to give to a friend who loves cats and whom I'm staying with in Queensland at the moment - my first holiday in a very long time! Love the new design, by the way. xxxx
ReplyDeleteI'd like to be entered!!
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Licks,
Ruthie
Pee.s. Mom likes the definitions cuz she is studying vocab for the GRE.
Way to keep guard over them toesies of yours! Please enter us in the draw, that would be great.
ReplyDeletea trout samich, a grate book N a burd free day....doezn't get much better :) meowloz =^..^=
ReplyDeletewow what a give away. sign us up.
ReplyDeleteEmma and Buster
I have no idea if I can still join this. I am also confused as how to join it. I can't believe I've missed a lot. Anyway, we would love to join your Gratuitous Giveaway, too.
ReplyDeleteLOL.
Huggies and Cheese,
Haopee
Our mom really needs something to cheer her up. She's been working so hard taking care of us kitties and would love a good book. The more she reads about kitties the more she'll understand us. Please enter her in the drawing for your book :)
ReplyDeleteLove and kitty kisses from the McAtee furry bunch -
Spoiled Kitty, Midnight, Crazy Kitty, Runtley, Aphrodite,and Sherman