Saturday, 3 October 2015

Nostalgia!

We thought we'd go all nostalgic today! This photo is from 5th May 2008 not long after Tigger (aka Sparky) and I first had smacky paws met over a mouseburger take-away and I brought him home to introduce him to the family! Pity I didn't realise how successfully he would ingratiate himself over nearly 7 1/2 years! MOL


Because it's like, you know, ancient history and everything, The Staff aka TAT made it look all retro and sepia in PicMonkey and added the drop shadow frame! I said "We're not THAT old!" and she said "Tough, I'm the one with the opposable thumbs and online account!" Sheesh, no need to be so snarky!

Anyways here is the original :)
We look kind of small skinny cute don't you think? ;)

We are joining in the Caturday Art blog hop hosted by Athena and Marie


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38 comments:

  1. Mark's Mews (Marley, Lori, Taz, and Binq)Saturday, October 03, 2015 12:20:00 pm

    Yeah, we see the "pointed up ears of interest"...

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  2. Alastriona, The Cats and Dogs Saturday, October 03, 2015 12:58:00 pm

    It was nice of you to bring Tigger home and introduce him to the family. Our Mom is the same way about not listening to us. Don't they realize you can find staff with opposable thumbs everywhere? We are tempted to fire her, but well we kinda like her. We imagine you feel the same way about your staff.

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  3. Lola The Rescued CatSaturday, October 03, 2015 2:56:00 pm

    The photo looks nice! It's nice that you have a friend to hang out with.

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  4. Brian's Home BlogSaturday, October 03, 2015 3:06:00 pm

    Well, y'all looked great, even back then!

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  5. My Mind's EyeSaturday, October 03, 2015 3:15:00 pm

    "Smacky paws over a mouseburger"...OMCs Austion mom nearly fell on the floor laughing at that one.

    Hey good buddy maybe we are distant relatives since both our moms love red
    Hugs madi your bfff

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  6. My Mind's EyeSaturday, October 03, 2015 3:15:00 pm

    Sorry Austin...I'm gonna have to get all smacky paws with moms fingers...she mistyped your name...and she knows BETTER

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  7. The Florida FurkidsSaturday, October 03, 2015 4:04:00 pm

    What a cool photo effect!

    The Florida Furkids

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  8. ANGEL ABBYGRACESaturday, October 03, 2015 4:56:00 pm

    We think this is a terrific Caturday Art effect Austin! AND aren't you glad how things worked out??

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  9. AnonymousSaturday, October 03, 2015 5:36:00 pm

    Oh Austin weez fink yous lookin' handsum as ever. But y'all do look a bit thin. MOL Have a pawsum day.

    Luv ya'

    Dezi and Lexi

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  10. Athena Cat Goddess Wise KittySaturday, October 03, 2015 5:39:00 pm

    Lovely photo and stunning in sepia!

    Purrs xx
    Athena and Marie

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  11. pilch92Saturday, October 03, 2015 5:53:00 pm

    Nice photo in sepia and regular. That was sweet of you to bring your friend home.

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  12. GraceSaturday, October 03, 2015 7:22:00 pm

    That's a great photo no matter how you play with it.

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  13. Pat HattSaturday, October 03, 2015 7:28:00 pm

    Turned out grand both ways, nothing wrong with a little paw smack

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  14. Jans Funny FarmSaturday, October 03, 2015 7:43:00 pm

    So you guys are long time friends now. How neat.

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  15. Katie IsabellaSaturday, October 03, 2015 7:51:00 pm

    Tigger, NEVER Sparky. That's insupportable. A little get acquainted smack paw is the order of the day.

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  16. Annie BearSaturday, October 03, 2015 7:54:00 pm

    I love how your brought Tigger home, Austin. Wow, 7 1/2 years! I didn't realize. TATs can be so bossy and haughty when it comes to their opposable thumbs. The photo looks good both ways. Tigger does look trim. So do you but you always do. Pictures of when Pierrot first came here show how trim and muscular he was. Now, he's ginormous.

    You always look cute too!!

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  17. Memories of Eric and FlynnSaturday, October 03, 2015 10:18:00 pm

    I didn't realise you and Tigger went back so far. You do both look rather svelte.

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  18. GLOGIRLYSaturday, October 03, 2015 10:49:00 pm

    Like Flynn, we didn't realize Tigger had joined the fun so many years ago!!!
    Pretty sure Katie is the only one around her who hasn't put any extra fluff on!
    ; )

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  19. The WhiskerattiSaturday, October 03, 2015 11:04:00 pm

    What a great picture and backstory.

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  20. Melissa, Mudpie and Angel Truffles (Mochas, Mysteries and Meows)Saturday, October 03, 2015 11:40:00 pm

    Sounds like The Staff put you in your place MOL!!!

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  21. MargSunday, October 04, 2015 12:02:00 am

    Austin, glad Tigger came to see you. You have a good friend now and he has a great place to hang out. Great picture.

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  22. Mickey's MusingsSunday, October 04, 2015 12:17:00 am

    You both looked good :)
    Still do .
    Purrs Georgia and Julie,
    Treasure and JJ

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  23. Sweet PurrfectionsSunday, October 04, 2015 1:06:00 am

    We keep forgetting about Sepia. That's a nice photo effect.

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  24. The Island CatsSunday, October 04, 2015 2:02:00 am

    MOL! We think Tigger is part of the family now!

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  25. Cathy KeishaSunday, October 04, 2015 3:06:00 am

    Whoa! You can join the Sepia Saturday too with that art! You guys were tiny!

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  26. Summer at sparklecat.comSunday, October 04, 2015 3:30:00 am

    Love the memories!

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  27. Dash Kitten CrewSunday, October 04, 2015 4:03:00 am

    Happy (and skinny) Days eh? How you have grown

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  28. When the cat is awaySunday, October 04, 2015 6:31:00 am

    Phew. Our stupid human says that some researchers have found out that we cats can't see colors anyways. Eh?????? Of course we know that this isn't true, but now we know why the humans came up with this thing: they want to alter our pictures as they please!!!!

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    1. When the cat is awaySunday, October 04, 2015 6:32:00 am

      P.S. Where's your word of the day? We really love this part of your postings. Maybe your human shouldn't have spent so much time on editing your pictures! Pff.

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  29. AnonymousSunday, October 04, 2015 11:27:00 am

    VERY artsy! Your Staff gets an A-PLUS grade for coming up with the sepia./retro look........

    Love, Sammy

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  30. easyweimaranerSunday, October 04, 2015 11:42:00 am

    I love it... it looks a little like a piece of childhood :o)

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  31. Deb BarnesSunday, October 04, 2015 1:38:00 pm

    We love the retro look! Thank for for the stroll down memory lane! Purrs from Deb and the Zee/Zoey kitties

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  32. Pix Sunday, October 04, 2015 1:39:00 pm

    I like Staff's edit in sepia! You both do look very cute. I did not know Tigger had been around that long! He knew/knows a good thing when he sees it!

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  33. AnonymousSunday, October 04, 2015 6:30:00 pm

    Mew mew mew Unccle Austin both fotoss' are grate!! Thee original because it was thee ferst an Lady Caro'ss because See-pee-a iss a nice foto look!!!
    So thiss iss a win-win!! An Tigger aka Sparky had yur card marked rite frum thee start ;)
    ***nose bumpsss*** neffkitty Siddhartha Henry an LadyMum xXxXx

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  34. The Swiss CatsSunday, October 04, 2015 7:58:00 pm

    We enjoyed reading the backstory of the picture, Nice vintage effect ! Purrs

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  35. Savannah's Paw TracksMonday, October 05, 2015 3:23:00 pm

    Why yes, you are very slender Austin...still are

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  36. Kjelle Bus aka Charlie RascalWednesday, October 07, 2015 9:43:00 am

    You did look very skinny back in 2008 :)

    XOXO

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  37. Marty the ManxSaturday, October 24, 2015 4:23:00 pm

    Oh the younger days. Mom says we all looked a bit younger and slimmer back then.....

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