Supervising the cooking....

Now I have to admit, when we lived in Belgium, we had a bigger house and a bigger kitchen, and Ophelia was always cooking and I of course, had to supervise! I found the perfect spot for this job where I could see everything that was going on and be out of her way...... 

We also had a hole in the door to be able to get to our litter tray, so we could get to it at all times, clever, ha? 

In your handbag...

I like cosy places, nice and warm, to sleep in and when this floral number is waiting to be taken out, I

do like to go in there....it is just the right width and height to hide in, not only for a sleep but maybe for a trip out?? Wouldn't it be nice to go shopping?? Too busy you think, yeah, well, I think I'll just have a nap! But I still would like to go shopping..... Just the once??

Can't you use the door?

Really, Layla, why do you have to use the shortcut and come into the bedroom via the window and at the same time disturb me? Can't you use the door like any normal person, euuhh, cat would? Oh, as you've just come out of the litter tray,

I guess I better go and cover up your mess, as you never do ...

Like an arrow.....

Ooooh, how I love to lie on the computer, it makes a soft humming noise and is nice and warm, with the desk light providing added warmth..... A bit difficult for Ophelia I guess, she really needs to be pressing on the little buttons..... Once, she was not very happy with me, you see, there is a larger button and I pressed it! Zap, it went and the screen went black, and so did her face, not nice! I made my escape quicker than an arrow from a bow..... 

Grooming!

Need to make sure I look nice... We 've just had a reminder from the vet, soon, we will be going, I am sure! It was a nice vet last time we went, so just making sure I look my best....

Selfies

Well, as Layla's selfie was posted earlier, I needed to make sure I had one too! Took a while to get my hande on the phone, but finally, when Ophelia stopped crafting, I managed to sneak one in! So there, this is my - no make up - selfie! Just like them ones at the awards! Miaaauuuww! Wink wink!

Let's have a cuddle.....

I have been waiting on your bed all evening for us to have a cuddle before bed! Big hugs and sleep tight, don't let the bed bugs bite! Btw, don't worry about setting the alarm, I'll wake you!

It is just not good enough!

You forgot to post a blog yesterday??? You are joking, no? How could you? Well, it is just not good enough, I know you were busy yesterday, all weekend in fact, but really, .... Forgetting to write about us??? You will have to make it up you know.... Cuddles, a good brush and oh, yes, what about refreshing the granules in the litter tray.... That would be nice.... Ah, you already did that yesterday, while you were cleaning? Ok then..... I'll go and check it out now!

Yawn!

Taking a picture like this requires patience, a lot of waiting around with the finger on the button, and keeping the interest.... This is a nice basket and as soon as it was emptied out, I got into it, didn't quite know what to do at first, sit, sleep or lie down, and after a while I got sooooo tired, and when I yawned, there she was, taking my picture again, she must have the patience of cat, I tell you.....

Just making sure you don' t fall out

I know I should really be in my bed, and I can see it from here, but honestly, I think I should sleep next to you, to make sure you don't fall out of bed! 

Work hard Sleep hard

I really like spending time with Ophelia, next to her computer, making sure she is doing her work, but unfortunately, she sometimes gets tired and then she uses me as her pillow, would you believe it??? It is ok to start with, but it gets really heavy after a while, and really, honestly, I am not a pillow! She is to me, mind you, it is lovely to sleep on her in the night in bed, or to lie on her lap in the sofa, but honestly, the other way round, I don't think so! Anyway, I got Layla to take this picture as proof, should I send it to her boss, you think??

And your ears pricked, of course

Asleep with one eye open is all very well, but it is hearing the creature approaching from a distance that is the trick to being one step ahead of them so to speak......

Asleep, but always with one eye open....

When I am asleep, I still want to keep an eye out, so best thing is to sleep with one eye open! If you want to hang on to those nine lives as long as possible you must always be vigilant, be aware of your surroundings, just in case some creature sneaks up on you when you least expect it! Oh, nooo, here she is with her camera again......well, I did spot her, see ..... it works!

Creatures of habit

They say people are creatures of habit, but what about animals, more in particular us, cats? We enjoy having our routine, our daily doings, our habits, and we try to always stick to them. Sleep all morning on or near the computer, have a wash and sleep some more,  run around a bit and then eat and drink some, if the yellow hoover machine comes out, hide under the bed, if ophelia starts cooking, sit in the corner on the counter, if she has a shower, check up on her..... Weekends are confusing, there is no alarm and so I wake her up, mustn't upset the routine.....  And so today is Monday again, same old same old.....

What's in a name?

We are Ray and Layla, and we have told you about our names, but, hey keep reading.... You know we talk about Ophelia, well that is our human, we really like her, and she really likes Shakespeare, and Hamlet, well maybe not in that order, but Hamlet you see is her Forever-Friend, they even wear rings now, only recently, mind you.... Anyway, Ophelia is not her real name, it is Anja Thys, and if you look her up on a button next to here you can read all about her profile on Google+! But we'll just keep calling her her not real name. And Hamlet, well that is not his real name either, but hey, we are not going to spill the beans.....

The grass is always greener outside

Really, you must be joking? We are not allowed outside, Ophelia is very protective of us. And although the idea to go outside seems appealing, it is a scary world out there and anyway, our food and drink is here, even our litter tray! 

This picture was taken in our house in Belgium, we moved last summer! We used to live in the middle of a country and now we live by the sea!

Spot the cat.

Let's play a game. Try and find me.... I like small places, like boxes, not too enamoured with shelves, but if it is warm and cosy maybe.... I also like drawers, but here in the craft room there is a nice spot....and it is almost in a box, not quite though, don't know what the label says, hopefully nothing too precious! Aaah, she's found me! And the camera too! Better turn round for my nap!

I want your attention!

Layla has been sleeping all day, and she won't play with me! Can you play with me please? I will be your Forever-Friend if you do! And a brush would be nice too! And then I'll help you type some more! Deal?

Friendly visitors quick as lightning!

When Sylvester, our neighbour's cat comes to visit, we don't really see eye to eye. He tries to come in the house, but really, Sylvester, do you think that is a good idea? I personally would not mind, but i don't think Layla would be so pleased, and what would Ophelia say, like the one time last summer when you made it all the way to the sitting room and you gave her a real fright! You were out the door quick as lightning, must have broken some speed records there! Luckily we were asleep!

A box is a box is a box.....

This box really I think is going in the bin, but don't you think it is the perfect size for my new bed? I love boxes for sleeping in, so nice and cosy, warm all round! But unfortunately after the painting weekend Ophelia has gotten it in her head that cleaning and clearing out needs to happen, hence this box will be going in the bin..... If only I could convince her, maybe I will just stay here a bit longer?