10/23/2026 – Finally Friday

Viola and her comfort toy © Colehauscats.com
Viola and her comfort toy © Colehauscats.com

It’s been an odd week and finally, it’s Friday. Odd, you say? What’s odd?

Well, to start, we don’t have photographic evidence, so really, did any of these things happen? Yes they did. For example, last Wednesday morning, before taking Dad to work, a big crow landed in our fountain and was carrying what looked like a Cheeto in its beak. If it wasn’t a Cheeto, it sure looked like it and was long and orange and had everything Cheeto about it.

The crow dipped the end in the water and then flew off with it. What was that all about? Does that mean our fountain has orange Cheeto water now? Ewww (says Mom who isn’t a fan of Cheetos).

Tessa and Mom share attitude © Colehauscats.com
Tessa and Mom share attitude © Colehauscats.com

Yesterday morning, on the way home from running an errand, a car was driving on the wrong side of the road; a big 3-lane wide road with a planted median and everything. All cars were pulling over and stopping left and right. But not Mom. She kept driving toward the car and stopped in the middle lane, wagging her finger out the window while yelling STOP! NOT TODAY!

And that young woman stopped her car, did a U-Turn and drove away going the right direction this time. Mom didn’t think a thing of that other than to note it was odd.

Quint and Dad watch © Colehauscats.com
Quint and Dad watch © Colehauscats.com

Before evening, while Dad was sitting out front enjoying the last of the warm-ish weather, a female hummingbird stopped to sit on a windchime less than 2 feet away. The hummingbird and Dad looked at each other for a good 3 minutes before it flew off, perhaps to go find and purchase a similar blue shade of hoodie Dad was sporting at the time. Mom bought it for him last week and thought at the time, “Everyone will like this slate blue-gray color,” and perhaps she was right.

Tessa and Viola so close © Colehauscats.com
Tessa and Viola so close © Colehauscats.com

And then, this happened and finally, Mom had her camera ready. Tessa and Viola almost this close >< plus favorite toys! When something as momentous as this happens and it’s the least odd thing all week, you know it’s been a strange week indeed!

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A Colehaus Cats flashback:

2025 – No post
2024 – One Word Wednesday
2023 – MultiCat Monday
2022 – No post
2021 – No post
2020 – Friday Feedback
2019 – Wednesday’s Wow Moment
2018 – No post
2017 – MultiCat Monday
2016 – No post
2015 – Olivia’s Hobby
2014 – No post
2013 – Wee Words for Wednesday
2012 – No post

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10/21/2026 – What Ever They Want

Tessa sets her eyes on the target © Colehauscats.com
Tessa sets her eyes on the target © Colehauscats.com

Our kitchen countertops are about 40 inches apart between the main counter and island. We don’t know why we ever thought cats could be trained not to jump up onto the counters or not to jump the chasm between kitchen island and countertop. We’d like to think we’re much smarter now. Tessa helped educate us.

Tessa estimates the space versus thrust needed © Colehauscats.com
Tessa estimates the space versus thrust needed © Colehauscats.com
Tessa takes flight © Colehauscats.com
Tessa takes flight © Colehauscats.com
And sticks the landing © Colehauscats.com
And sticks the landing © Colehauscats.com

And she sticks the landing, just as she planned. Don’t tell her she’s 14 1/2 years old and shouldn’t be doing this. She’ll tell you age is just a number.

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A Colehaus Cats flashback:

2025 – No post
2024 – Monday Mischief
2023 – No post
2022 – No post
2021 – Friday Bloopers
2020 – What’s Tessa Doing?
2019 – Cats Who Sing, Episode 7
2018 – No post
2017 – No post
2016 – Five for Friday
2015 – One Word Wednesday
2014 – No post
2013 – Niblet Two-Week Photos
2012 – No post

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10/19/2026 – MultiCat Monday

Quint and Tessa talking to birds © Colehauscats.com
Quint and Tessa talking to birds © Colehauscats.com

Someone opened the window to air things out after someone else’s fragrant litter box deposit and seemingly, a whole ‘nother world opened up for Quint and Tessa.

Hey, there’s birds out there! They know they can come closer, right Dad? Dad? Tell ’em to come over here. Hey BIRDS! Hey! C’mere! Over here!

Viola uses the gentle paw persuasion © Colehauscats.com
Viola uses the gentle paw persuasion © Colehauscats.com

Dad, they’re doing it wrong. Birds don’t want to be told what to do. They want to do things on their own. You see, if I wanted a bird, I wouldn’t meow at it like some silly cat. I’d just stick my paw out there like this and sooner or later, one would land on it. And I’ve have a new friend. Tell those cats they’re doing it wrong. They won’t take it from me. Maybe they’d listen to you.

No, Dad doesn’t think they’ll listen to him at all.

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An electrician fixed our fountain the other day and there were congratulatory cheers and chirps all around. Yep, our GFCI outlet had died, having lived a long 9 year outdoor life (102 years old in human years!). Thanks, Mr. Electrician. We’ll probably get together again some day!

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A Colehaus Cats flashback:

2025 – No post
2024 – No post
2023 – No post
2022 – Wednesday Relaxation
2021 – No post
2020 – Roving Reporter Olivia on Duty
2019 – No post
2018 – No post
2017 – No post
2016 – One Word Wednesday
2015 – MamaCat Monday
2014 – No post
2013 – Dear Niblets. Week Two.
2012 – Meet the Visitors – Geoffrey’s Still Here

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