More cat feeding duties

It had only been a few weeks ago that Sue and Dean went away, and Martin and I ended up on cat feeding duty. It was good to share it now after having done it alone the previous time. In the beginning, that was a bit dull; the one cat generally looked at me from the top of the stairs, and the other one legged it when I appeared. But one day I went there, and the one cat that is normally the shy one came into the kitchen, let me snug her, and even mewed at me to try to make me hurry up with the food. I had never touched her before! Or heard her meow! I was very chuffed. 

Now it was Martin who was travelling, and Susan and me were on cat feeding duty. Because one of the nights the cat needed food I had a meeting, I suggested I take morning duty. And that was a bit of a mistake.

The morning after the meeting I got on my bike. My street was nice and clear! And I really, really should know better than to let that be an indication of anything of importance. My street is one thing; the rest of the world is another. Especially Gerlan. And ice started really soon. Initially it was modest and I could keep biking, but after awhile I thought it was getting too wild and I got off. I walked the slippery bits. There were quite many of them! I really cursed myself that I hadn't prepared. The street right by Martin’s house was completely covered in black ice! But I got to the door without incident.

The cat was really glad to see me! We first did a snuggling session. He is not shy. He rules the world. He was glad to get food as well. And after the food he jumped into the windowsill. Flirting followed. And I couldn't resist taking a few pictures!

I walked most of the way back as well. Around me there were a lot of people walking the streets, sliding all over the place. This was not a good logistic day. And there was quite a weather warning for the next day as well. I immediately asked Susan if she would be willing to swap her evening shift for my morning shift. She has a four-wheel-drive; it seems to be able to negotiate such circumstances! And that was okay with her.

When I came back in the evening I could bike all the way to my destination. There were some slightly dodgy stretches but not too bad. And all went well! And the gritters has also been out in force.

This time the cat was more impatient; he made it clear he wanted food and he wanted it now. He has ways of persuading you! I know he sometimes stand on his hind legs, and puts his claws into your trousers (at the bum) to bring his point across. It was funny to get that treatment.

After his food he jumped into another windowsill, and a bit more petting followed. And then I managed to bike down in one piece as well. This had been a bit more eventful than I had hoped it would be! But it was nice to be able to do a favour for a friend, and make life a bit more comfortable for a cat. And I survived another icy day in North Wales!