Monday Dose of Cute: Teamwork

Lots more photos below. . .

Wednesday Dose of Cute: That Autumn Look

It's in the Light

We call this neat little antique structure, which is made from hand hewn logs and sits just few feet away from The Shack, the Cat Cabin (you can see more of it, including how it's slowly sinking into the ground, here and here). The grandson of the couple my hunky farmguy Joe bought this farm from 20 years ago (who also happens to be the donkey peddling cowboy) told me that his grandmother always referred to it as The Smokehouse.

Two elderly brothers in overalls, who showed up one day a few years ago to visit and reminisce because they were related to an even earlier owner of the property, told me that at one point there were 13 children down here and this was the boys bunkhouse. (I can't remember now exactly when this was, and just how these two entertaining old guys were related to them, but I have it all written down somewhere.) I asked if there had been some kind of chinking between the logs back then, since it would have been awfully drafty in the winter. They couldn't remember, since neither of them had been down here since they were kids in the 1930s.

Sunday Dose of Cute: Brotherly Love

Patchy Cat and J2 in the Cat Cabin

Looked at too many lambies lately? Pore over pussycat pics instead:
J2
Patchy Cat
Sylvester
Topaz
Smudge
Sarah Kit Kat Kate
Mr. Midnight
New Cat
Molly Doodlebug (aka The Doodle Monster)

© Copyright 2009 FarmgirlFare.com, the furriest, friendliest foodie farm blog where the cats don't get as much attention—or blog space—as they're used to this time of year, and I haven't been giving enough attention to the comments section (here and at In My Kitchen Garden). I hope to have a chance to answer more of your questions soon. Thanks for your patience—and your comments! And for those of you who haven't had enough looks at the lambs, don't worry, there are plenty more cute photos to come.

Tuesday Daily Dose of Cute: Where the Boys Are

Patchy Cat and J2 in the Cat Cabin

Want to see more farm feline photos?
J2
Farm Boss Patchy Cat
Sarah Kit Kat Kate
Topaz
Smudge
New Cat
Molly Doodlebug (aka The Doodle Monster)

© Copyright 2008 FarmgirlFare.com, the award-winning blog where we'll never stop being in awe of the innate elegance and grace of cats—and sometimes we love a photo so much that we decide to post it even though it isn't 100% in focus.

Farm Photo 10/19/07: New Face In The Cat Cabin

Leave It To Patchy Cat

Many of you know that last June our beloved New Cat died suddenly, most likely from a poisonous snake bite. And while my heart still aches for him, no one was more brokenhearted by New Cat's death than J2, who was his constant companion. I've never known two cats who were better friends. The two of them lived together in The Cat Cabin, and each night they curled up on their pink wool bed.

It was over a week after New Cat's death before I finally saw J2 come out of The Cat Cabin, and I was worried about him. In this June 16th update I wrote:

I explained to J2 that I understand how lonely he is and assured him that a new feline friend would be bunking with him soon. I have no doubt that another cat in need of a home will find us. They always do.

In the meantime, the height of snake season is not when you want to bring a new cat onto a farm. Enter Patchy Cat. Leave it to our efficient Farm Boss to spot not only a fellow feline in desperate need of a pal, but an available spot on a cozy wool bed as well. In seven years, The Cat Cabin is about the only place on the farm I hadn't ever seen Patchy Cat. J2 is thrilled that he's moved in.

Want to see more?
You'll find plenty of farm cat photos & cat stories here.

© 2007 FarmgirlFare.com, the feline loving foodie farm blog where Farmgirl Susan shares stories & photos of her crazy country life on 240 remote acres—and you can never have too many cats.

Farm Photo 6/25/07: Pretty in Pink

Echinacea by the Cat Cabin

I love echinacea. It flourishes in our crazy climate, blooms for weeks, never needs watering, attracts all sorts of pollinators, spreads like mad, and is pretty much impossible to kill. That's my kind of plant.

Want to learn more about echinacea? Check out this kitchen garden blog post: My Favorite Easy To Grow, No Maintenance, Heat Loving, Drought Tolerant, Long Blooming Flowering Perennial? Echinacea!

Did I mention it's a joy to photograph?
8/23/05: Hardy Echinacea Blooms All Summer Long
6/20/06: Preparing to Burst into Color
7/16/06: Butterfly Bonanza
8/26/06: Butterfly Photos are Better than Nothing
6/28/06: Butterfly Paradise
7/8/06: The Stuff of Life
11/25/06: The Easiest Way to Store Seeds
6/25/07: Echinacea by the Cat Cabin
8/14/07: Echinacea Visitors
7/6/08: Been Busy
7/8/08: Winged Spectacular (one of my favorite photos)

© 2007 FarmgirlFare.com, the perennial foodie farm blog where Farmgirl Susan shares photos & stories of her crazy country life on 240 remote Missouri acres.

Daily Farm Photo: 8/27/06

The Cat Cabin


The Cat Cabin Was Originally Used As A Smokehouse



J2 & New Cat Love Living In It



Corner Detail Of The Hand Hewn Logs

Click here to read my previous post about the Cat Cabin.

Attention Cat Lovers! This is Weekend Cat blogging #64!
Head over to Masak-Masak in Malaysia where Boo has all the links to this week's kitties. For more fun cat photos, catch the traveling Carnival Of The Cats each Sunday night. And the weekly Friday Ark boards everything from cats to caterpillars. Allergic to fur? Weekend Herb Blogging is for you--don't miss the roundup every Monday.

Click here if you haven't read my post about the big cats who really need our help. Please spread the word.

A year of Daily Photos ago: Running A Farm Is Hard Work

Daily Farm Photo: 8/8/06

Side View Of The Cat Cabin

Several readers have asked me to tell you more about the Cat Cabin, so I will. I don't know a whole lot about it, but a quick phone call to the grandson of the previous owners of our farm (who also happens to be the Donkey Peddling Cowboy) confirmed my suspicions as to its original purpose. He said he didn't know for sure, but it was most likely used as a smokehouse or for storing corn.

"I never saw Grandma smoke any meats or anything in it, but that's what she always called it--The Smokehouse."

At one time there were 40 families living down in this little valley. There was a large sawmill and even a school. Part of our house (which is over 100 years old) was the general store, so it would make perfect sense to have a smokehouse next to it. All of the houses except ours are long gone--most were destroyed by flood. The Cat Cabin is just a few steps from the house so it, too, has survived. But as you can see, I wasn't kidding before when I said it was literally sinking into the ground.

This historic little structure, which is 'decorated' on the outside with aged odds and ends, now serves as a storage space and (as its current name implies) home to New Cat and J2 (who are the best of friends). They absolutely love their cabin and spend much of their time in it. It has shelves to climb around on, conveniently placed perches from which to safely survey the world, a dining spot high above dog level, and even a cozy wool bed.

So there's the story of the Cat Cabin. If I find out anything more about it, I'll let you know. I also have a few more photos of it that I hope to get around to posting, including a close-up of one of the corners. The construction is truly amazing. As for my investigative phone call to the cowboy grandson--well, the subject of donkeys also came up, but that part of the conversation will have to wait for another time.

A year of Daily Photos ago:
Show & Tell: What I Did This Weekend

Weekend Cat Blogging #30

How To Stay Warm If You're Not A Super Fluff

The boys love their new wool bed in The Cat Cabin--even if it is bright pink. (What was I thinking?) That's extra wool piled up behind them.

Attention Cat Lovers! This Is Weekend Cat Blogging #30!
See fun feline photos & discover yummy new food blogs. Visit my pal Clare & her crazy cat Kiri at Eat Stuff in Australia for all the links to this week's kitties. And for more pussycat pics, catch the traveling Carnival Of The Cats each Sunday night.

Weekend Cat Blogging #24

I'm Not Coming Out 'Til It Warms Up!
(J2 Peeks Out From The Back Of The Cat Cabin)

Attention Cat Lovers! It's time for Weekend Cat Blogging #24!
Food Bloggers around the world unite each week and share pictures of our favorite felines. See cute cat photos and discover yummy food blogs. My pal Clare & her amazing cat Kiri are back in fine form, so you'll find all the links to this week's entries at Eat Stuff in Australia. We'd love to have you join us. Just send your permalink in a comment to Clare (Kiri's slave) at Eat Stuff and add a "Weekend Cat Blogging" tag to your post.

Daily Farm Photo: 11/2/05

New Cat Is Starting To Fluff Up For Winter

Daily Farm Photo: 9/17/05

J2 & New Cat Survey The Day From The Cat Cabin

Attention Cat Lovers! It's time for Weekend Cat Blogging #15!
Food Bloggers around the world unite each week and share pictures of our favorite felines. See cute cat photos and discover yummy food blogs. You'll find all the links to this week's entries here at Eat Stuff in Australia (run by the adorable Kiri). We'd love to have you join us. Just send your permalink in a comment to Clare (Kiri's slave) at Eat Stuff and add a "Weekend Cat Blogging" tag to your post.

Daily Farm Photo: 6/25/05

J2 In The Cat Cabin: Where's Breakfast?