Happy All Hallow's Eve!

The kiddies will soon be parading the neighborhood in their colorful costumes, eagerly filling their sacks with chocolates and candies! Last night we picked up a few bags of Hershey's miniatures, and I'm restraining myself from eating any more Krackel bars (2 so far, maybe 3 by the end of this post). I just want these darn chocolates out of my sight already! On a side note, I had no luck trapping feral cats last night, with the crazy wind/post-rain storm. Will try again next week, hopefully we'll have milder weather.

Halloween Hugs to everyone, and an extra squeeze to those who adopted bears and necklaces from yesterdays update! Thank you so much! There are still some wonderful bears needing homes, so do take a look :)

And to close this last post of October-is-Cat-Month:

"You will always be lucky if you know how to make friends with strange cats." - Colonial proverb

p.s. Remember to set your clocks back an hour tonight :)

Sweet Temptations Today!

Come see all the sweet little temptations on my web site today! This group was so fun to create so I hope you love 'em! The Bearded Buddha bears just give me a chuckle...my first bearded bear appeared in Teddy Bears of Witney catalog a few years ago and the edition sold out. These new bearded bears are smaller and quite delightful!

Enjoy! And * H a P p Y * H a L L o W e e N * !!!

New Bears Update October 30!!

This Friday is the day! I'll be posting new bears and lots of mini *spirit* bear necklaces on my web site at 12 noon central (10am Pacific/ 11am Mountain/ 1pm Eastern).
For our international friends, I've set up a handy chart to find your time! click here
Lots of special creations for you! Come early!
xoxo

Una's Big Day!

Here's a peek at Una! Definitely a daughter of Tiger Mama, wouldn't you say? Today was Una's big day. After she had breakfast, I released her into a lovely mild autumn morning. I pulled back the cover, opened the trap and walked away as tears welled up unexpectedly in my eyes. Una slipped back down the alley to a neighbors yard, where her "headquarters" must be.. it was only then I noticed her back legs have white socks markings! So pretty. One down, and ?? many more cats to TNR. We have an appointment at the clinic for Halloween (of all days) so I hope to have success on Mischief Night trapping more ferals. October is Cat Month indeed! :)

p.s. If you'd like to help cats in your area (and we hope you do!), visit Alley Cat Allies web site. Many humane-shelters offer low-cost or FREE spay/ neuter for ferals!

On My Mind

Before I get to rambling, here's a special order sock ellie I just finished up! This is "Buttercup", cousin of "Buttermilk" from ye olde Sock Monkey Gallery:
So much has been on my mind lately.. as I busily prepare for my bear update, which I've yet to set the date- someday before Halloween, that much I know. Just the other night I was telling you about my 2nd attempt to trap a feral kitty, and wouldn't you know it... soon after I finished my post, I looked outside and saw the humane-trap was sprung!! Who was inside, but an adorable gray tabby kitten! My heart leaped. As planned, kitty stayed overnight in my basement in the covered trap til early morning, when my neighbor came by to transport our tiny feral friend to the clinic for spay/neuter package. We found out that kitty is a GIRL. Aptly we named her Una (feminine form of Uno) for being the first! As I speak, Una is recovering quietly + safely in my basement, eating and doing well. She'll be released back outside tomorrow morning, if it's not raining, and I promise to take a picture so you all can see what a sweetie she is. Hardly a peep out of her this whole time- quite a little lady :)

One more check up on Una, then back to sewing! Have a wonderful night. xoxo

Yes, I'm Still Breathing

I can't believe a week has flown by already since my last post! So what have I been up to? Well, I'd much rather hear what you've been doing, but since you asked ;) the usual... sewing, shipping, wondering what to make for lunch, winterizing the house, watching DVD's (our evening ritual), drinking lots of tea. Tuckered-out-Bunny was my project tonight.. poor fella's been through 2 rounds of 'antiquing' then I decided he just didn't feel authentic. So I took out all his innards and saw his limp body on my lap.. doesn't he look so pathetic that he's cute? No worries, he's much happier now and re-stuffed.

If you're wondering about the cat saga: I've yet to catch a kitty for TNR.. my first attempt was last night- I had to shoo away 2 raccoons from my trap! And I got a chill to my bone standing in the alley from a safe distance monitoring the whole thing. So I have to work on my strategy. The trap is set again tonight, with sardine juice. Wish me luck!

P.S. I feel an update happening this week!! Stay tuned for the big annoucement!