It's a Cats Life

Whew, it's Roo!

2011-06-23T16:57:00.002-04:00

Hi gang,

Mr. Puparoo here and lovin' the good life right now!

First let me say that it has been an adjustment period since Misses Hiney left us. I miss our daily scrimmages, but it is nice to be the lead cat so to speak. The only downside is that if something goes wrong, you-know-who gets the blame!

It has been a nice spring for Roo. I've been enjoying myself on my little tuft dad set up for me on the davenport. He also gave me an emery board that I just love to play with. Not sure why. Speaking of playing, I wonder where my string is. Haven't seen it for a while. I better ask mom.

Dad has been buying some good cheese and you bet the Pup is right there to share. Not sure what kind he has been getting but boy howdy is it good!

Kind of a bittersweet day at the Brickyard for Roo. Panther Racing had the race won before their driver decided there was a right turn on that track. I was glad for Dan Wheldon though as he brought it home in second two years in a row for the Panthers. So all in all not bad.

Not sure if everyone has heard but my sister Amy got spliced a few weeks ago. I guess it was a whale of a shindig, but Roo had to stay home.

Well, as Big Pete says, I guess I'll be hittin the old dusty trail.

You all be easy! I'll talk at you soon!

R

Sad Day

2011-04-29T13:50:00.001-04:00

It’s a bittersweet day for ol Roo. Dad just told me that Misses Hiney is going away and she is not coming back. Normally I would welcome such news, but Misses Hiney has been sick so I am just sad that she is leaving and not staying here to get well.

Dad explained that she has been sick for a while and that is why she is so skinny these days, yet she eats like there is no tomorrow. He says she has some internal problems that make her so hungry and thirsty that she is probably hurting and he says it isn’t right to make her suffer.

Dad is pretty bummed too. I know I am his favorite but he doesn’t want to see her sick and suffering. I guess I better be good for the rest of today because he and mom are not going to be in a real happy mood.

Well, that is all I have for today. I’ll check back in after a few days and let you know how things are going.

Peace out!

Happy Black Cat History Month!

2011-02-18T12:45:00.002-05:00

That's right folks it's black cat history month. At least that is what I heard on TV the other day. You know how proud I am to be a black cat and the long and rich history of my ilk makes me even prouder. So if you see a black cat this month, take the time to say "thanks" for all the contributions they have made to this world.

Well my Super Bowl pick turned out to be a burgled turd didn't it? Honestly I think that they would have won had they worn their black uniforms. Not sure why they didn't but that, more than anything else, cost them.

Race season is upon us with this weeks running of the Daytona 500. Those of you who follow this blog know I am more of an open wheel fan because of Panther Racing, but I will be watching Sunday with mom and dad. I heard dad whining about someone named Kurt Busch possibly winning. I guess he must be the favorite the way dad was complaining.

Not much else to report. I'm still playing with my string. Dad's computer room is still neat and tidy and he has given me a chair to sit in when I'm in there. I liked it better when it was messy as I could scout around and find interesting things.

I did have a job for a couple of hours a couple of weeks ago. Mom and dad had some water dripping in when the ice was melting on the roof. Dad had a system set up to catch the water and I was in charge of the system. He was calling me his project manager. Sadly though I screwed up and fell asleep on the job and the system failed and a mess was made. I was promptly terminated and reminded that I was a Top 10 all time worst cat. I'm pretty sure I'm not, but dad keeps saying it.

Speaking of dad, he goes bowling every Thursday night and comes home late. He apparently doesn't have to be at work until after 8 on Friday so after mom leaves for work he sets and alarm and goes back to sleep, or should I say, he tries!! The past couple of weeks i have decided he needs to be up and at 'em earlier than he wants. So to make sure he isn't late to work I go "wake him up". He-he! I jump into bed and stand on him or walk on him until he wakes up. When he stirs I run to the corner of the bed where he can't get me. I think it really messes with his head and he has sworn vengeance. But I ain't scared. He's all talk as usual!!

Well, I'm going to pop out of here for now. Hope all of you are enjoying this warm weather. I like the cooler weather myself since I have this cat suit on all of the time, but it's still pretty nice as it's not too hot.

Have a great day!

Peace and love to all!

Roo

Happy Winter!

2011-01-31T16:54:00.002-05:00

I heard dad bellyaching about some incoming weather so I know it must be getting ready to be bad out. I'd complain but really I love it! For one thing Puparoo doesn't have to go out in the weather and for another, if it's really bad then mom and dad will be staying home from work. Don't tell them, but secretly I like it when they are around!

Lately I've been playing with "the string". It's some stretchy cloth cord dad likes to dangle in front of me and then I grab it and chew on it. Dad will run down the hall with it and I chase it down. We've been playing for a couple of weeks now, since dad found it when he was cleaning out his computer room. He and I found all kind of fund things in there. It took him almost a whole week to get it done. It's nice to go in there now, but Roo can't really get in any trouble in there now that it is all neat:(

Other than that nothing much else is new. I'm just about at my year anniversary of being sick and honestly I feel great.

Well I'm going to pop out of here for now. By the way, for the Super Bowl I like the Steelers to beat the Packers. I don't really have a rooting interest in it, but I like the Steelers experience in this game. I do think it will be a good one though!

A New Video From America's Cat!

2010-12-12T08:05:00.003-05:00

Hi fans!

Roo here with something I am sure you will love this holiday season. Yes, it's the first video of your fave feline. Sure I'm just getting a drink, but look how cool I am drinking out of the vase near my food bowl. I hope you all enjoy and I'll talk to you soon!!
Roo

Fall Days

2010-10-22T12:45:00.002-04:00

Hi Gang,
Puparoo here! I know it's been a long time, but dad hasn't really had his computer on much lately so Roo hasn't had any opportunities to post. But I'm here today.

Let's get it going!!

First football. Well my cat teams are pretty pathetic this year. The Lions are their usual soft selves, the Jaguars looked good in a win over the stupid Colts, but have regressed since and the Panthers are a huge disappointment. Overall it is just a bad season so far for the Pup's teams. At least the Colts suck too, even though I feel bad for mom, not dad, because their favorite player is out for the season.

On a happier note, how about the weather we've been having. It's Roo's favorite time of the year anyway, but it's been warm and windy and I love it even if I'm not outside! Yesterday when dad was home at lunch the wind was blowing the leaves all over the place and I was just mesmerized by them. I really wanted to go out but dad said no. Big meanie! He did let me out in the garage where I promptly made cat paw prints all over his car.

Let's see, anything else going on? Not really. I've been getting plenty to eat. I have a new food, which I like and it seems to pack more density per morsel and it's making me a little fat. But that's okay. Misses Hiney has had to submit to a few baths lately, but Roo has avoided most of them. Dad has been scratching my back by my tail and it tickles so I've been gnawing the hair off back there and I look kind of silly. Dad was calling me the BBC or some such crap. I think it meant bald back cat. I hopped on him when he went to sleep last night as a payback.

Honestly though, it's been nice having mom and dad home on weekends. it lets me consolidate my weavelishness into 2 days instead of dragging it out over more days like when dad was home a couple of days during the week. I think he's happier too.

Well I'm going to pop out of here. Think I'll go take a nap in the window.

I miss you all and I hope to be on here more if dad allows it.

Peace out!

Roo

Roo!!

2010-07-08T21:29:00.002-04:00

Hi everyone!
Ol Roo back in the saddle for a new post. A lot has happened over the past couple of months so I'll get everyone caught up on the comings and gongs of everyone's favorite feline!

First of all it was another spectacular finish for Panther Racing at the 500. Gentleman Dan Wheldon brought home the vast underdog car home in second place. Anyone have that in their brackets? Didn't think so!

In early June mom and dad went on vacation leaving us here to fend for ourselves. Uncle Joe came over and fed us. Misses Hiney sucked up to him but you know how Roo is; I wasn't having any of it and cold shouldered him the whole way. He had some kids with him but Roo was Mr. Ice! Sadly, when mom and dad got back I was only able to cold shoulder them for about one night and then I was happy to sit on their laps and get my tail pulls! I'm really a pushover!

Then a couple of weeks ago Misses Hiney brought a flea in from the garage and it was all over. I've had 3 baths in the last 2 weeks and we have been locked in the back room twice while mom and dad bug bombed the house. It's a real hassle and I am ready to kick Misses Hiney's ass!

Well I better run. I hear mom coming and for all I know she may be getting ready to give me another bath!

Love and peace to all!

Roo

What's Up?

2010-06-09T05:46:00.002-04:00

Well the suitcases are out, there are clothes in them and mom and dad are acting weird. They haven't said anything to me and Misses Hiney yet, but it has all the feel of them leaving. With that in mind Ol Roo is going into full mean mode until they 'fess up as to what is going on.

If they are going I am going on all night 'reigns of terror', tipping my bowl over, eating Misses Hiney's food and NOT sitting on mom's lap. They can't just up and leave without notice. I mean, if they are leaving who is taking care of us? Ginny, who I suspect doesn't like us. Uncle Joe? He's nice and all but we really need fed twice a day and he only comes once.

I guess we'll muddle through, but until I knwo for sure what is happening I am in offensive mode!

Take that dad!

Spring has sprung!

2010-04-27T05:53:00.003-04:00

Hi gang!

Ol' Roo here. Been a while and honestly I don't have much to report. I have been feeling better and if I could just kick my habit of chewing up plastic I just might make it. The vet keeps calling and checking on me and they seem surprised I am doing okay. I guess they aren't that optimistic about my survival!

Not much else new here. I've been shunning dad lately just to test him. he's getting worried that I am mad at him but I'm really not. He's such a goober!

Well I'm going to pop out of here for a bit. It's supposed to be rainy again today so I may just find a place to curl up and sleep until mom and dad get home. Tonight I'm sure they'll make me watch American Idol. They always make me sit in the same place for some reason. I guess they're both goobers!

Peace out!

Roo

I'm Back!

2010-03-02T05:51:00.002-05:00

Hi everyone!!

Thanks dad for the post, but to paraphrase Mr. Sam, rumors of my demise have been greatly exaggerated!

Seriously though, I'm glad to be feeling better and want to thank all of you for your wishes and prayers.

It took me almost 2 weeks, but I am, as dad says, back to my old weevilish self. I think I'm back to 100%. I don't think the doctors even thought I had much of a chance. They called and were surprised to hear I was getting better a few days after I got home. Each day it has been better! But it was nip and tuck for a while there.

When I was at the hospital I couldn't eat or drink. I felt hungry when I got home, but I still couldn't really eat. I tried to jump up on the table to my bowl and couldn't make it and fell into a cooler. Dad started to cry. He picked me up and put me on the table, but I was scared. Dad thought I was a goner. Anyway, the next day I started eating some more. Dad was home and he brought some food to me and a water bowl and I started to eat and drink some. By the next day I was eating pretty well, but I was still pretty weak.

That went on for a couple of days, but by the weekend I was noticeably better. Then a few days ago I started my old habit of trying to take Misses Hiney's food and dad knew I was okay.

We don't know how long I'll be okay, but it's good to be back for now!

Ona side note, Misses Hiney sucks! She must have sensed I was sick and was trying to take advantage of me. She kept hissing and growling at me and even attacking me knowing damn well I couldn't fight back. The meanie-bo-beanie was guarding the kitchen like a freakin' gargoyle. So every time mom or dad would go to the kitchen I went with them using them as an escort past her. Now that I'm back she leaves me alone, but I will not forget this!

Anyway, thanks again for your prayers! It's great to be back! Talk to you soon!

Rooney

Roo :(

2010-02-13T13:14:00.002-05:00

Hey everyone,
Roo's dad here. Mr. Pup is very sick and is at the doctor right now. Sadly, they aren't giving us much encouragement. He has some pretty serious internal problems.

Roo hadn't eaten since Thursday evening. He tends to eat plastic and when he gets too much it plugs him up and he may skip a meal. This time though he skipped three and we decided it was time to get him in.

I'm praying he pulls through so he can get back on here and post about his weevelish ways soon.

Thanks for all of you who read this blog. I know Roo appreciates it.

Mark

Happy New Year!

2010-01-06T05:52:00.002-05:00

Good morning everyone from America's Cat!

Hope everyone had a great holiday season. I did get to feeling better after a few days and was able to enjoy Christmas even though the only thing I got was fed an extra meal on both Christmas and Christmas Eve. Dad even extended my "get on the nice list" window to New Years Eve but I guess I was just too weevelish to make it.

Speaking of dad, he is such a dork. Now he's walking around the house calling me el gato negro and saying things like "The villagers had a name for him, 'El Gato Negro', and they were scared". If anyone can tell me what that means I would appreciate it. It's probably some gibberish or new nickname he has for me, but he says it with some kind of accent.

Nothing really new around here. Mom got a Snuggie for Christmas and she has kind of let me take over her old throw. I put it with the comforter on the floor and I have a really nice and warm bed. I even let Misses Hiney lay her head on it once in a while! See, I am a sweetheart!

Of course the end of the NFL season was not kind to Roo. None of my teams made it and dad has been crowing about his big stupid Colts. He'll get his soon enough.

That's it for now. Roo better head into the living room and find a nice warm spot to hang out for the day. Peace and love to all!

Rooney

Kinda Blue

2009-12-16T06:03:00.002-05:00

That's Roo.

I'm a little sick these days. Like a dumbass I had to eat some of the tinsel from the tree and now I am plugged up and am in agony. Dad says he is going to take me outside and juice me and I am just about ready to let him.

I know, I know I', not supposed to eat plastic but I just love to chew on it. Well this time I must have had a little too much. Oh, I know it'll pass, but dang I am miserable.

I just hope I am feeling better for Christmas. I've been really good lately and I expect I'm going to be nicely rewarded for it!

Love you all and pass the Ex-Lax!

Roo

Happy Holidays Everyone!

2009-12-12T16:10:00.002-05:00

The Puparoo here to wish everyone a happy and healthy holiday season! I've been doing well, even if dad has been trying to hold me too much. I know he means well, but I'll go to him when I need attention!

As for Thanksgiving I was able to snag a little turkey so that was good! Mom and dad went out helping the less fortunate and then went and ate. Me and Misses Hiney toughed it out here as usual, but all was cool.

This week the weather turned colder so I have been trying to keep warm. Dad makes fun of me and says I have a cat suit on so I should be warm. Hello dad, it's my natural fur and NOT a cat suit. What a dolt.

Football hasn't been to good for me this season. My Jags are making a push and look like they'll make the playoffs. The Panthers and Lions suck. Dad's Colts are doing great and he loves to rub it in. He's working 4 days and off 3 so I get an extra day of abuse.

Mom's been doing okay. We've developed a good routine on the new recliner and I have adjusted well to the new furniture. Misses Hiney has as well.

Well I'm going to pop out of here as I here dad rattling some food bowls. I'm famished today. So everyone heve a great couple of weeks and I'll be back soon!

Roo

Howdy y'all

2009-10-10T06:29:00.003-04:00

Hi gang!

Nothing really important today. Just hadn't popped in for a while so I thought I'd say hi and share a picture dad gave me from him and mom's vacation.

It was from a team he hates so I was surprised he even took it, let alone gave me a copy, but thanks dad!

Like I said, nothing really new here. The baseball playoffs are here, but there are no cat teams so I don't really care. As for football, once again my cat teams aren't doing so well. The Lions finally got a win, but the Panthers are dreadful and even the damn Colts beat my Jags.

Well enjoy the nice fall weather we are having. I'm going to go in and make sure mom and dad get up before they want!

Love you all!

Roo

REVIEW-New Furniture

2009-08-11T05:34:00.002-04:00

Well the good news is that Roo's mom was correct. We are not moving. Instead our old furniture has been replaced with new, but in Roo's mind, not necessarily better, furniture.

As I stated in my last post, the recliner was still here, but it even left the next day. Mom and dad took it somewhere. A little while later some me brought a new recliner, divan and love seat. They certainly looked pretty. They are a beautiful black! But for Roo, that is the end of what is good about them.

For one thing they are made of some kind of animal hide. Roo does not approve of that unless of course it is dog! THey seem slick and a little colder to Roo. Plus the arms on the davenport and love seat are much lower and Roo can't "ride high" any more.

As for the recliner it is substantially smaller and a month in Roo has yet to find his "spot" when sitting with mom. I used to hang out on the foot part of the recliner but this one is much smaller so I have been sitting on mom's lap or half on her lap and half on an arm. Either way, Roo isn't crazy about it.

So a month or so in, call Roo less than tickled pink about the new furniture. I guess I'll assimilate, but I miss the old stuff.

Love you all,

Rooney

Moving?

2009-07-24T05:37:00.003-04:00

Last night, soon after dinner, sister Amy came by. I didn't think anything about it as she often comes by and we play our little game where I run and hide and she tries to find me and pick me up. Yesterday was no exception, or so I thought.

Amy did something strange. Her and mom removed all of the cushions from the two divans and took them outside. I didn't see where they took them but I found it odd. Figuring they would bring them back in I decided to just hang out and not get too worked up about it. The funny thing is that they never brought them back in and in fact, Amy came back in and sat on one of the divan's without cushions. Well ol' Roo's curiosity was, to say the least, piqued.

A little while later dad came in and brought in a folding chair and sat in it. I thought this was really strange, but he is sucha dork that God only knows what he'll do next. What did happen next still has your host perplexed.

Some man came to the house. Everyone seemed to know him and I may have seen him before, but as I usually run from company I wasn't sure. This guy and dad then proceeded to take the 2 davenports out of the house pretty much the same as the cushions. Curiosity had just given way to fear.

Eventually Amy and that man left but the divan's didn't come back in. Mom's recliner is still here, but dad was in his folding chair until they left the house. Roo didn't want them to leave without him, but they asked me to be good so I figured they would be back. But I sat on the table watching the door intently until they came back. Well they did come back, but they didn't have our furniture.

I just got up a little bit ago and it still isn't here. Now I am worried. Did Amy and that man steal our furniture? Roo reads the news, was the furniture reprocessed from a alack of payment. Things are tough all over. Or, are we moving?

Roo is no spring chicken any more and a move may be more than he can handle. I have vowed to stay here no matter what. Hopefully our furniture will come back today as I miss my arm on the divan to "ride high" as dad puts it.

For now though, color me worried!

Roo

Happy Fourth of July

2009-07-04T17:24:00.003-04:00

A big Happy Fourth of July from your patriotic cat friend!

Hope everyone is having a great day grilling out, visiting friends and family and watching fireworks! It's kind of rainy here in Indy but mom and dad are heading out to see AMy, Greg and the snot noses tonight. They went to a party yesterday sinec dad had to work today (he-he).

Ol Roo is going to hang out here and me and Misses Hiney will probably watch the race and watch some fireworks when it gets dark.

As usual, remember all those who fought or are fighting for our freedom! Things may not be so great right now, but we American's are a hardy breed and we'll persevere!

Have a great day and I'll talk to you all anon!

Roo

Sad Days

2009-06-05T05:27:00.002-04:00

Hi everyone,

Wow, it's beena long time since I have been on here. For those of you who hang on my every word I apologize!

Ol Roo has been somewhat in the doghouse lately. And those of you who know me, know how much I don't like anything to do with dogs. Yes, Roo has been having some urinary issues and mom and dad are none to happy with me. Sometimes I just get confuesd and don't pee in my poophut. I make it there most of the time, but like I said, sometimes I get confuesd. Mom thinks my kidneys are failing because I am gaining weight, but I don't think so. Dad says I need juiced, whatever that means. He never did the dignostics on my new food, but I think in the long run it is heavier per piece and I am getting more food than before.

Anyway, that's been my life lately. I'm trying to do good, but it's hard!

Not a whole lot else is going on. How about that Panther Racing at the 500? A solid second place and if 3 was in jail like he should be, we would have won! We'll get them next year.

I'm going to pop out of here for now. I'll try to be a better poster in the future.

Peace and love to all but Pepper!

R

Great Days!

2009-03-15T20:54:00.002-04:00

Hi gang!

Ol Roo here. Hope everyone is enjoying the nicer weather we have been having. Even your fave cat has got spring fever and what a great day I had today!

First I got up early and walked on mom until she got up and fed me. Dad was on te sofa butI couldn't make him get up. He whined that his shoulder hurt. Wuss! Then later today I got to go out in the garage and I had a ball.

Dad has a workbench out there and I like to jump up on it and just hang out, but I was feeling adventurous today and found a spot higher up and it was way up by a window so I took me a little nap in the nice warm sunshine.

Then when the sun started to go down I started wandering around and lo and behold the sunroof was open on dad's car. Naturally I jumped in and promptly got in the back window deck and took another nap. Dad came out and found me but I got out before he had a chance to drive off with me.

Finally, a stupid bird team got the number 1 seed in the NCAA tournament, but my Pitt Panthers were number 2 so that made Roo feel good.

All in all it was a real red letter day for me!!!

Well that's about it for now. I hope you all have a great week and I'll speak at you soon!

R

Lazing On A Sunny Morning!

2009-03-01T08:50:00.002-05:00

Hi gang!

Well ol Roo is just hanging out this morning. I had a nice bowl of food (and a little of Misses Hiney's) and just have been laying around relaxing. Dad came in and picked me up earlier and then he rubbed my belly for me so it is all good today for the Puparoo!

I really don't have much else. The "pee bomb" hasn't gone off for a few days so that makes everyone happy!

I guess I'll just chill out until race time and then root for Jeff Burton in the Cat car.

Y'all have a doozy!

Roo

Pix!

2009-02-11T15:55:00.012-05:00

Anyone up for some new pix of America's fave cat!?

Is it hot in here or is it just me?

Low 5!

My quilt now dad!

As dad would put it, "There's a lot of pain and shame in those eyes".

Reading up on what them Catholics is up to!

After reading the funnies!

One of Misses Hiney!

Ugh!

2009-02-09T05:31:00.002-05:00

Nearly a month after the fact and I am still not over my Panthers early playoof demise! To a a bird team no less! Birds suck out loud as evidenced by their lousy Super Bowl appearance. I watched some of the game but I knew they'd lose. Losers! But the good news is that I am not bitter!

Hi everyone. It's nice to be back. These warmer temps have me a little more motivated. It was so cold there for a while that I would get up in the morning and eat and then find a nice warm place to go back to sleep. It was so cold dad wasn't on the Wii in the mornings so I couldn't even bug him!

On a much somber note, mom's mom (I don't think the grandma thing works for cats like mom, dad or sister) is very sick. Please keep her in your thoughts. I have been trying to be extra good fo mom since she is very upset, but you all know how I am.

Speaking of being bad, I have been labeled the "pee bomb" by dad. I had a couple of little accidents and now I am locked out of half the house and whenever dad comes home he checks everywhere to make sure I didn't "go off" again. He really makes me feel guilty about it. He says my weevelishness is what makes him super suspicious. I guess I'm getting older and have a hard time holding it, but it's not done on purpose!

Well that's all that is going on here. Hey to all of my friends. I hope to get back on here a little more as it gets nicer outside.

Love to all!

Roo

Happy New Year and the Playoffs!

2009-01-01T14:31:00.002-05:00

First off, Happy New Year to everyone except of course Pepper! Hope you have a prosperous and safe 2009!

This week the NFL playofs start and Roo is goign back to picking the games, albeit not against the spread. So with no further ado, here's how the black cat sees it!

In the NFC my Panthers earned a bye and will be at home watching like Roo. In a classic bird brain game the Falcons travel to Arizona to face the Cardinals. Roo thinks birds are dumb and in this case the Cardinals are just posers. Roo sees a Falcon win in the desert.

The other NFC matchup has another bird team, the Eagles going to Minnesota to face the Vikings. I may not like birds but the Eagles look hot coming into the playoffs and the winning the NFC North is like being the tallest midget. Eagles fly over the Vikings!

On the AFC side dad's Colts hae been pretty hot themselves and go to San Diego to fae their nemesis the Chargers. The Chargers limped inot the playoffs and at 8-8 only got there because of their crappy division. The Colts are loaded and have to much for the San Diegans even though horses scare me!

Anothere damn bird team, the Ravens go to a stupid fish team, the Dolphins, I know, I know. I think the Dolphins are a nice team, but I just don't see them beating that Raven D. Ravens by a TD.

That's it for now. Tune in next week for my divisional round picks!

R

Merry Christmas!!

2008-12-24T09:10:00.003-05:00

Mornin' everyone!

Roo here to wish everyone, except Pepper a very Merry Christmas! I'm kickin' it here at home and just laying around today, but I wanted to break off a holiday greting to y'all!!

Have a doozie and I'll holla at y'all later!

When A Quarter Cup Isn't A Quarter Cup!

2008-12-18T06:13:00.002-05:00

Hi faithfull readers!

As you all know, ol' Roo isn't one to complain, but today I do have a beef!

You see, I am on a new food and I do like it very much. Of course it is more expensive but I do like the finer things in life! The problem you ask? Well me and Misses Hiney are fed 1/4 of a cup of food each morning and late afternoon. No problem there, or at least there wasn't. With the Meow Mix, which I also liked, I would eat some and save some for later. After all they say eating several small meals a day is better than a couple of large meals. That's probably how Roo had been keeping his svelte physique lately.

Anyway, with the new food I get my usual 1/4 cup, but man, I just rip through it and it is gone. I've even heard dad taliking about how I don't leave any food any more. So I got to thinking and I wonder if 1/4 cup of Meow Mix is heavier and in turn more filling than my new food. I overheard dad discussing it with mom and she dismissed the idea, but I think dad is concerned. He even called me skinny this morning. He wants to do some diagnostic tests on my food to see if I am still getting enough food. I can't beleive that I like this food so much that I just go crazy and eat it all so fast. I think the volume is there, but not the weight and if that is the case, then that is unfair, and you know how I hate all things unfair.

I'll keep you posted on how dad's diagnostics come out and let you know if ol' Roo will be getting more food.

Later days,

Puparoo

Of Panthers, Lions, Pepper and More!

2008-12-16T15:26:00.003-05:00

Hi gang!
How about them Panthers!! Wow, what a run they are having! This week they'll complete the end of the Giants run and should get home field advantag throughout the playoffs. I am just so excited!! Being part panther I hope to be able to score some Super Bowl tickets and head out to see the big game. Dad says I can't go, but he can't stop me!

As for my other teams, well, the damn Colts beat up my Lions last week, but this week look for the Jags to complete the season sweep of the stupid Colts. I wouldn't be terribly surprised if dads team doesn't drop a pair of games and miss the playoffs altogether.

I see our old friend Pepper weighed in last week. Pepper, you are such an a-hole it is just unbeleivable! Are you just a hater or are you really stupid? Ah, who cares? You are nothing but a turd in the poophut of life! Jerk!

Hope you all have a great day and hope you are enjoying the holiday season. I know things are kind of lean this year with the economy and all, so all I really want for Christmas is a few more Panther wins!

Peace and love to all, but Pepper!

Roo

Roo's Triumphant Return!

2008-12-09T21:09:00.002-05:00

Hi everyone! I am really sorry to be away for so long, but I meant to take some R&R after the big Halloween holiday then when i was ready to come back I started feeling a bit under the weather and really just now feel back to my old weevelish self!

Hope everyone had a great Halloween and a real nice Thanksgiving. I ate a little turkey this year, but not a whole lot. Didn't really feel like it. It looks like the US has elected a black cat as its new President and I couldn't be happier. Black cats are so smart and dedicated that this new cat can't miss! I'm not sure what his name is but dad usually says a bad word when he talks about him. I guess he's just jealous.

As for me not feeling well, well, it was kind of bad and then it got really bad over the weekend. A while back I was having trouble peeing and sometimes I went outside of the poophut. I had dad conviced it was Misses Hiney doing it, but I knew something wasn't right. I tried to ride it out and see if it got better, but it eventually took me down.

A couple of weeks ago I was really down for a day and couldn't pee or poop. I wasn't hungry and when mom or dad touched me it hurt. It passed in a few hours, but I knew things were getting worse.

Saturday I didn't feel very good, but I was making the most of things and managed to eat, but I couldn't go to the poophut and be productive. Sunday morning I ate my food but dad caught me out of the hut acting like I was going to go. He shooed me away and I went into the living room and just laid down. I knew I was sick.

Mom and dad came home and I was still just laying in one place and in some pretty severe pain. It hurt just to move and I wanted to be comforted, but I sure didn't want to be touched. I could tell dad was worried about me and he kept a close eye on me. Mom kept puttng papers under me to throw up on, but I couldn't even do that. Eventually I did puke a couple of times, but not much. Nothing was moving. That night I slipped under the bed to sleep, but I was up most of the night worried. I didn't even go on my usual reign of terror that night.

When dad got up and saw I was still curled up and not moving he was really worried and I thought he was going to cry. When mom got up he told her he thought I needed to go to the vet ASAFP! Mom looked me over and decided he was right and this time I was willing to go!

Mom loaded me up on a towel in a laundry basket and drove me to a new vet. I cried, but mostly because I was in pain and not just because I hate the vet! Apparently ol Roo had some kind of bladder blockage and my bladder was huge and full. The blockage was some kind of crystalline formation and would have to be loosened and I would have to be juiced. They took xray's of me and eventually with all of their handling the blockage was freed and Roo peed freely! Talk about feeling better!

I stayed at the doctor's that day and mom picked me up later in the afternoon. The doctor game me some new food for me to eat and thankfully it's pretty good! Mom and dad are weaning me off of the old food and onto the special diet food and I am to have no people food! I don't eat too much of that kind of stuff anyway so that's okay.

I really thought dad might be posting my obit on here this week the way I felt on Sunday, but rest assured, Roo is back!

I haven't seen any remarks from any of my friends so I hope they are all okay and I hope they come back to visit again, now that I'm back.

Peace and love to all!!

Roo

My Week!

2008-10-29T13:00:00.002-04:00

Well it's Halloween week and you all know that it is Pup's big holiday! People put out statues and pictures of black cats and reall make a Puparro feel good!

On another note the back room has once again been opened. Mom and dad got a new table to put in there and Roo has been enjoying himself sitting on the new chairs. It's not much but it's something!

Well that's all for now. Roo'll have some more football picks Sunday morning!

Lov you all,
Roo

Pigskin Picks Etc.

2008-10-19T11:25:00.002-04:00

Hi everyone and welcome to Roo's picks. A few housekeeping items before we get started.

No, Roo didn't catch the mouse. Pup's dad said he saw it run into the furnace closet and Roo hasn't seen it since. Dad told Roo he thought it probably went back outside. If it knows what's good for it, it will stay outside!

Roo was watching the Colt game last week and the roof was open at the new stadium. When Roo's dad got home he asked his dad how he liked it with said roof open. Roo's dad said he loved it, but he had heard a lot of complaints about the sun being in peoples' eyes, that it was too hot and that, OMG, their beers were getting warm too quick! Dad said some people will complain about anything. They bitch if the roof is closed, open or whatever. He said they should dress accordingly and wear sunglasses and drink their beer faster! Roo told dad it looked pretty cool on TV and he agreed it did in person as well!

Now on to the picks. Just three this week.

First up Roo's Panther's (-3) host the Saints. Coming off a drubbing last week in Tampa the Panther's look to be pissed and will take it out on the Aint's. Give the points and take the cats!

Pup's Lions (+9.5) are a mess and things probably won't get better anytime soon. That said, the Lions are at Houston today against a weak Texan team. While Roo seriously doubts the team wins, take the Lions and the points and laugh all the way to the bank!

Finally dad's Colts (-1) travel to the frozen tundra of Lambeau Field. It probably won't be frozen and these ain't your daddy's Packers. One point isn't enough and the Colts will win by at least a TD.

That's it for now. Roo'll have more this week.

Peace to all of Roo's friends!

R

Roo Picks Again!

2008-10-12T05:42:00.002-04:00

Well Mr. Puparoo finally had a good week last week and is recharged and ready to go this week! Roo won't waste any time, let's get right to the picks!

Roo's Lions (+13) are a disaster and things don't look good for a win this week. However, Roo does think 13 is too many against a mediocre Viking team on a short week. Take the Lions and the points.

Mr. Pup's Panthers (+1.5) travel to Tampa today. This should go a long way to helping shape the future of this division. Take the points and expect a cat win.

The Jags (+3.5) travel to the Mile High city today to face the Broncos. Roo thinks the Broncs are a fraud and will wilt under the defensive pressure of his Jags. Take the points and again, expect a big cat win!

Roo's dads' Colts (-4) take on the Ravens today here in Indianapolis. Black is beautiful, but horses are too much for stupid birds. Take the Colts and give the points.

That's it for now. There's some things going on here at the house that Rooney will comment on this week. Plus Pup has a new mouse friend here at home. Will the mouse make it through the week? Roo's dad doesn't think he is much of a mouser, but Roo begs to differ. Tune in to find out!

Peace to all but Pepper!

R

He's Back!

2008-10-05T10:26:00.002-04:00

I told you it was just a one week layoff! Fearless Roo is back with his NFL picks for week 5. Let's get right to them!

My Panters (-9.5) host the Chefs today. Last week the Chefs surpised everyone with their beatdown of the Broncos. That was then, this is now. Panter's roll in this one and cover easily.

Unfortunately my Lions (+3.5) aren't very good and while they are at home today they will struggle again and lose by a TD to the Bears (suck).

In Houston, the Texans (+3) host the Colts. I don't like the Colts, but I have a feeling they get it rolling today and kick the Texans around. Colts big.

Finally, my Jaguars (-4) host the Steelers. The Steelers are as beat up as my guys, but they just aren't good enough to go to JAX and do much. Just like last year's playoffs, Jags win and cover!

That's it for now!! See ya soon!

Roo

Week Off

2008-09-30T06:30:00.002-04:00

Whew, the Puparoo was stinking the place up so he decided to take a week off of his picks. Rest assured the picks will return, and be better this week!

Nothing else much new here. Just thought I'd pop in here and say hi! Dad is in the shower and he left his computer on so I should break into his page and hack it, but I won't since he does let me use his computer.

Well that's about it for now. Check back in for my picks later in the week!

Roo

Pup's Pigskin Prognostications!

2008-09-21T09:11:00.002-04:00

Whew! Pup is sucking out loud at these picks, (season record 4-5) but i suspect I'll come back this week with a vengeance!

I have to tell you, I'm really worried about my Jags (+5). They are beat to hell and today they play the Colts. I was listening to Hockey Bob call the Colts game last week and it seems like they have finally caught fire. With all the decimation to the Jags today could be a long day for my team. Colts by a TD.

On the other hand, the Panthers (+3) are in championship form and I look for that to continue. They travel to the hapless Vikings today and should smash them. My cats by 14!

In the bif AFC East matchup the Patriots (-12.5) host the Dolphins. Fish are too stupid to win in this game even without Tom Brady for the Pats.

Dad works with a guy who is a Bills (-9.5) fan and thinks they are a shoe-in for the title this year. Sure they are 2-0, but today the rejuvinated Raiders come to town and will smack the Bills around. Raiders by a FG.

In the Sunday nighter Dallas (-3) travels to the Frozen Tundra of Lambeau Field to face the red hot Packers. Why are the Cowboys giving up 3? Who knows, but I'll take them even if I don't need them. Pack by 10.

Well here we are at the Autumnal equinox. Summer seemed like it just flew by. So many things I wanted to get done and just didn'tr get to. Maybe I'll have a great Fall. Hope you all do as well and keep tuning in for those pics.

Uggh!

2008-09-14T07:08:00.002-04:00

Week one didn't go so well for the Puparoon, and I have taken a rash of shit from my dad about the picks. But never fear, Roo will not be deterred from posting this weeks picks!

It was a good week for my Panther's but my Jags may be in real trouble with all of their injuries. The Lions, well they look to suck again!

The Colts (-1.5) visit the Vikings where one of the teams expected to do well will come out of this one 0-2. It ain't going to be the Colts. As much as I don't like them, the Vikings looked stinky on Monday night against the Packers. Colts by 7.

The Bears (+3) go to Charlotte to play my Panthers. Sorry Bears, this isn't the Colts. The Panthers rolled the Chargers last week and will go to 2-0 this week with a double digit win.

It's a pickem between Denver and San Diego, but Roo really likes the Broncos in this one. San Diego wasn't good last week and the Broncos destroyed the hapless Raiders. Denver by 10.

Monday night it's the Cowboys (-6.5) hosting the Eagles. Birds are stupid and they will lose big in Big D.

Enjoy the games.

Oh and Pepper, you suck!

Roo

Hi Y'all!

2008-09-07T12:47:00.002-04:00

Hey gang, how about that slick new pic of the Puparoo? Pretty neat eh?

Well the football season is here and you all know I have a feeling that I am going to be happy come season end when the Panthers wrap up the whole enchilada. Mmmm, enchilada!

Well it's a long time until the Super Bowl so I may pop in here and make some weekly picks to pass the time and hopefully help you make some money!

So here are Roo's picks for week 1.

The Jets (-3) are at Miami with Brett Favre leading the way against their old QB and the Dolphins. I just don't think the Dolphins have much and will drop this one big time. Jets by 15.

My Jags (-3) are at Tennessee for a big divisional matchup. It should be hard fought, but the more talented Jags will win this one by a TD.

The Cowboys (-6) are the Browns today. While conventional wisdom says the Cowboys will walk in this one Roo thinks that not only will they not cover the spread, but may just lose outright!

The Colts (-9.5) are at home tonight to the Bears at the new stadium, but I think the Colts will no longer enjoy the homefield advantage of noise and will not cover a large spread. Too many question marks surround this team and I don't believe in them.

For some reason the Packers (-2) are favored over the very talented Vikings. The Vikes will roll the hapless Packers who will be hating life without Brett Favre by halftime!

Have a great day and enjoy the games!

A Lesbian No More!

2008-09-02T10:21:00.002-04:00

That got your attention didn't it? Actually it should be a tough guy no more. Mom and dad are back and I couldn't be happier. I usually go into cold shoulder mode when they get in, but I just couldn't this time. I was really happy to see them. It seemed like they were gone a long time. Oh, it was nice seeing Amy and Greg everyday but nothing like those morning feedings as well!

Dad knew I was happy so he picked me up about a million times yesterday, but I didn't put up too much of a fight!

Well, that's all for now. I just wanted to get on here and say welcome home! And no dad, I am not just sucking up!

Rooney

Vacation Blues

2008-08-29T17:25:00.001-04:00

Hi guys,
Well it's certainly has been quiet around here without mom and dad. It's been nice to see Amy and Greg but I miss the folks. Just thought I'd pop on here and say so!
Peace out!
Roo

The Weevilish One!

2008-08-23T06:01:00.003-04:00

Hi gang!

Roo here. Just thought I'd pop in and say hey. Hope everyone's summer is going great. It's almost over now. Mom and dad are heading out for their annual trip to the beach although I've been hearing dad bellyaching about some hurricane. Serves him right for the lockouts and holding me against my will.

Me and Misses Hiney are going to tough it out here at home. I think Amy and Greg are going to feed us. Not sure if the snot noses will be coming by or not.

Looks like football is right around the corner. Watch for my Panthers to rebound this season and win it all, probably against my Jaguars. Dad's Colt's look like they will be pretty pathetic this season.

That's all for now. Sorry I haven't been on much, but dad has changed his password and I have to sneak on when he has it up and running.

Peace out,

Roo

Nothing Much

2008-08-06T06:54:00.003-04:00

Meow everyone,

Just me Roo here. Nothing much going on. It's been kind of a crazy summer. Me and dad were doing some things for a while so I wasn't on here much. Now he's back to work, but I just haven't been motivated to write much lately. Actually the only reason I snuck in here today was to assure that a-hole Pepper that I was not in hiding!

As an update, the back room is still off limits to me and Misses Hiney. I've been trying to steal some of her food, but I keep getting caught and everything else is pretty much status quo.

Well that's all for now. I'll have some more real soon. Have a great day!

Rooney

Roo Returns!

2008-07-27T07:14:00.002-04:00

Hi gang!
Sorry to have been away for so long. Thanks for checking in Smokey! Nothing much new here. Dad has been home so we have been doing some things together which has been kind of nice. Sounds like he is going back to work tomorrow though so maybe I can get back to more posting.

Some bad news, Misses Hiney pooped in the back room and I got blames so the door is closed permanently for us. I'll get her for this one!

Of course today is Brickyard day. I'm sure you all know that I think the Cat car will win, but realistically it looks like Jimmie Johnson will probably win. I hate to see that!

Love to all, except Pepper!

Roo

2008-07-13T09:24:00.002-04:00

Hi Gang!

Wow! Dad finally cleaned up his computer room! I barely had a path to the keyboard for a while. Now I have all kinds of room to not only post, but I can wander all over the place on the desk and behind the TV and desk! It's great!

I'm still enjoying the back room with the flannel sheets. I guess because it's warm out that mom and dad aren't washing them, but I'm not going to push the issue as long as I can lay on them! But still, it's fun to be able to go back into dad's room and hang around. On top of that, I get plenty of tail pulls when I go in there and he is in there!

Well that's all from Rooland for now.

Peace and love to all!
R

Happy Days!

2008-07-09T07:48:00.000-04:00

Roo is happy to report that the back room door has now been open for three days and I have been in there enjoying life! There is a really comfy chair and some flannel sheets that are getting ready for the laundry in there that are so nice to sleep on!

So far I've avoided getting in trouble in there and I make sure Misses Hiney doesn't come in and ruin for me.

I don't have much else today. Dad has been home this week so I get messed with a little more than normal, but that's okay!!

The Weevilish One Strikes Again!

2008-07-02T07:50:00.003-04:00

Is it me or does it seem like I am on here apologizing as much as anything else? Well I have to go again.

The past few mornings I have been trying to steal Misses Hiney's food again. After dad feeds us I eat a few morsels and then when he leaves the room I hop down and try to nose into her bowl and get her food. It's not like my bowl is empty, but I still want hers.

For her part, Misses Hiney won't really let me get her food. She's eating so hard I'm almost afraid to stick my head in there lest I lose it. But dad still takes a few of my morsels and gives them to her. I think that is really unfair, but he does it anyway.

I don't know why I'm doing this again, but I obviously need help!!

Puparoo

2008-06-25T10:12:00.003-04:00

Good morning everyone, except Pepper!

I just wanted to alert you to some more of my musings/ramblings. I've set up an account over at indystar.com and have been posting in their reader forums. I'm using the handle "Puparoo" and the past couple of days have been writing in the third person which is really cool!!

Check it out if you get a chance!

Peace to all, even Pepper!

Roo

Looks Like I'm Staying!

2008-06-23T07:52:00.002-04:00

Hi everyone!

Some of you may have been wondering what my last post was all about, and thanks to Smokey for asking. Well I was a little ashamed to post the details, but now that it looks like everything is under control I can reveal the story.

Last week, and for some unknown reason, I was doing my normal tour into the back room. I always liked going in there and just hanging around. Well I accidentally pooped in there one day instead of heading to my poop hut. Like I said I don't know why I did it, but I did. Well once I did it, it just seemed normal so I did it again. A few times.

Wednesday evening dad was starting some laundry and he smelled the turds. When he found them he was pissed and I thought I was going to be kicked out right then and there. He told me I was acting guilty and I probably was. When mom got home he told her what happened and she said that if it kept up I was gone.

Well the door to the back room was closed to me. Dad watched me like a hawk for a couple of days to see if I'd poop elsewhere, but I was going in the poop hut. Mom took the door off so my tail wouldn't get caught in it.

Finally on Saturday dad saw me in the hut. He evntually let me go in the back room and scout around. I went in and came out without incident. He let me in again yesterday and again, no incident.

So it looks like I am okay now. I was a little mad at dad for locking me out of that room, but once he let me in I warmed up a little.

It looks like all is well now and we can move past this ugly incident and Roo can stay at home!

Please!

2008-06-20T11:45:00.001-04:00

Oh please mom. Don't kick me out!!! I am trying to be good. Please!!!
Roo

OMFG!

2008-06-12T15:01:00.003-04:00

Friends, I was just sent an anonymous email with a picture reported to be our good friend Pepper. Now I have no way of knowing if it is him for sure, but is sure fits my idea of what he looks like! I'll let you all decide for youselves.

Yikes!

2008-06-09T08:08:00.002-04:00

Wow, what a crappy weekend of racing for ol' Roo. I heard dad complaining about his boys as well.

First off at Texas, Vitor was leading late into the race but had to pit and ended up well back. I'm beginning to think Panther Racing needs to hire someone who might actually win. And it was Marco again causing a big crash at the end. If he isn't the biggest menace on the track I don't know who is. He's a DNF waiting to happen. Granted his wreck with Ryan Hunter-Rhey may not have been all of his fault, but he certainly came down awfully low after running a high line through that turn all day. He's just sloppy out there and they seem unwilling to do anything about him.

Meanwhile up in Canada, Lewis apparently didn't see a red light and slammed into the back of Dad's boy Kimi. As soon as it happened I ran under the bed because I knew dad would come looking for me since he knows I'm a Hamilton fan. Hard to shift any blame on that one!

Finally, at Pocono, the Buckeye Bullet was having a nice run and was in to the top 10 when he was busted for speeding on pit lane. The resulting penalty dropped him way back.

It was just an awful weekend for me on the track! Guess we'll just press on and hope things get better in a couple of weeks!

R

It's Me!

2008-06-04T06:28:00.014-04:00

Hi gang,
In an effort to bring you more of what you really want (cram it Pepper!), here are some fairly recent pics of yours truly that dad gave me for my blog. I hope you all enjoy! (Cram it Pepper!)
Roo

What is this?

My Donuts!!!

My Pizza!!

Stop! In the name of ice cream!

C'mon mom, look how adorable I am!

Misses Hiney gets hers.

Roo loves ice cream!

Sleeping with the snot noses mom.

Me and Amy.

Dumbass Marco!

2008-06-02T10:27:00.002-04:00

I didn't get to see it, but dad told me that that idiot Marco Andretti caused another wreck yesterday this time sending Vitor flying and into the wall. When are the powers that be going to open their eyes and park that danger? He's one of the "Golden Boys" so I guess he can be as much of a menace as he wants and nothing will happen. And you know he isn't going to lose his job since he's the team owner's boy.

By the time he gets around to really hurting someone it'll be too late.

Meow!

2008-05-30T13:00:00.002-04:00

Hi everyone. Not much today, but I am feeling pretty good after an awesome run by Vitor of Panther Racing last week at the 500! Wow, I really thought he was going to win it. Well it's on to Milwaukee and I think this will be his week.

Other than that I just have a new pic of me. I've had a lot of requests for some new pics of me. In this one I am just tooling through the kitchen and dad snapped the shot. Enjoy!

Search your feelings, you know it to be true!

2008-05-21T10:30:00.001-04:00

Happy Birthday Dad!

2008-05-20T07:39:00.001-04:00

Even though you haven't been very nice to me lately I still hope you have a nice day!

Rooney

Snot Noses!

2008-05-19T09:19:00.004-04:00

Well it happened. I now have a couple of "nephews" and the snot nosed little brats came over and tried to take over. To top it off I have been chided for not being nice to them. So what, I growled a little. Sue me! This is my house and I will not let it be overrun by some snot nosed little twerps!

Oh and thanks dad and Misses Hiney. Dad was on the floor playing with them and Misses Hiney just hung around. She could have shown some unity, but oh no. Mom doted over them too so I gave her the cold shoulder yesterday morning and got yelled at again.

I guess I'm just yesterday's news. It's all about the new kittens and ol' Roo, who has been a good cat lo these many years is just pushed aside. Well you can have your kittens but just think what you'll be missing. You won't have Rooney to kick around any more.

Proof Sucks!

2008-05-02T06:28:00.002-04:00

Well me and Misses Hiney had a couple of weigh-ins last night and as dad is fond of saying, the proof is in the pudding. I guess that means our diets are working. Well dad, the proof sucks and so does being on an involuntary diet!

The good news is that I am down to 13.4 pounds. Dad even said I looked skinny this morning when he was pulling my tail. Of course he also asks me all of the time if I am getting taller so who knows what the F he is saying. Misses Hiney is down to 16.2 pounds and mom and dad are real rpoud of her.

The bad news is that we are still on diets and Misses Hiney just can't get used to it. I see dad measuring our food and he has been serious about us not getting too much to eat. Misses Hiney devours hers and then whines for the next 12 hours until it is time to eat again. I like Misses Hiney, but her whining does get irritating. Oh well, as they say!

Well I guess I am back in fighting shape, but once again, I have no idea who I am fighting!

Love you all!

The Roo

Happy May!

2008-05-01T13:00:00.002-04:00

Hi everyone! Hope everyone is doing well. I've been enjoying a few days off of writing and been pretty much acting a fool and messing with mom and dad! Oh I've been up to all of it. Knocking stuff around, eating Misses Hiney's food, jumping on mom and dad when they're sleeping and a new one, sneaking out into the garage when they open the door just a crack!

That's about all that's new around here. Dad is all agog since May is here. I guess he'll be out at the Speedway as much as possible this month. You know I'll be rooting for Panther Racing!!

That's about it for now. Oh, one last thing, I heard it was Sue's birthday yesterday, so Happy Birthday Sue!!!

Peace and love to all!

Roo

Double Lockouts!

2008-04-24T07:45:00.002-04:00

I don't know what the hell we did, but all of the sudden we are being locked out of the bedroom twice a day. Once before it is time for dad to get up and then today, after he showered he locked us out when he went back to sleep. Yesterday I went in the bedroom after dad went in there and mom ran me out and locked me out. Look guys, if you don't want me, someone does. My feelings are really hurt right now.

Someone owes Roo an apology and maybe an extra bowl of food for this!

LMAO!!

2008-04-14T15:21:00.002-04:00

Last night I pulled a good one, and one of my all time faves! I let mom and dad get to bed and then I made sure dad was fast asleep. Then I got a head of steam up running down the hall and leapt into their bed right on top of dad!

He popped right up and wondered what the heck happened. By then I was out of his reach at the far corner of the bed so he couldn't even swing a pillow at me. I had a hard time getting to sleep I was laughing to my self so much!!

Mama Mia!

2008-04-11T11:08:00.002-04:00

Sorry about the water thing this morning mom. It really was an accident. It wasn't like me knocking things over when I'm hungry.

For those of you wondering, I was walking into the bathroom to lay by the register and I knocked mom's opne bottle of water over. Normally I don't think that would be all that bad, but it fell into her purse soaking everything in it. Mom has them fancy schmancy purses too so that makes it worse. But it really was an accident. Unfortunately I'm in the, and God how I hate this, doghouse. Guess I better behave tonight when mom gets home!

Hi There!

2008-04-10T11:37:00.002-04:00

Howdy everyone!

Hope everyone is having a great day. Me, I've decided to tough it out and stay here and go to the vets in a couple of weeks. Thanks to my friend Smokey who offered to let me come over. Same to Greg and Amy. Dad just doesn't get it, but he will!!!

I don't really have too much else. I did catch some of a movie the other night called Best In Show. What the F is up with that? A movie about a damn dog show? Dog shows are so lame. If you want real excitement go to your local cat fanciers show.

Well take care. It's been nice weather here the past few days so mom has had some windows open. It's been really nice, except for last night. I had kind of a sour stomach so I just kind of laid around. Dad came in and watched Jeopardy! with me. I heard him tell mom that he kicked my ass at it, but I let him win. He's such a dork!

Later gators!

Roo

I'm Out Of Here

2008-04-08T06:30:00.002-04:00

It's been some tough days for ol roo. First off, the Tigers lost the big game last night because they can't hit free throws. Dad said it would catch up to them and it did. But mainly, bad days are here because it is truly vet time. Well, I am not going to just sit here and take it.

No, I've decided I hate it so much that I am planning my escape. It's not that I want to leave home, but I just can't handle going to the vet again. On top of shots I have to have a physical this time around. It's going to hurt so much that I have just decided not to go.

So if any of you see a beautiful black cat with his hobo pack strolling down the road, that'll be me heading for greener pastures and ones where there is no vet. As for the blog, I'll catch you up when I get a chance.

Bye for now!

Roo

I'll Earthquake You!

2008-04-03T10:02:00.003-04:00

More earthquake's last night eh dad? You are going to get it this time. I was really tired last night after you made me sit with you for about five hours. You know how that stresses me out. Then you pull your earthquake crap while I am trying to sleep.

You better sleep with one eye open tonight because I am going on the offensive and I will get my payback. You close that eye and I'll pounce right on top of you, or maybe I'll bite you while you are sleeping, but revenge will be mine.

There's nothing you can do so you better just be on the lookout!

Roo

A New Way!

2008-03-27T07:37:00.002-04:00

Faithful readers of this blog know it's been a while since I really had dad on the run, but today I am happy to report that there is a new way and to paraphrase the song, I won't be fooled again!

You all know about me and Misses Hiney being locked out of the bedroom in the mornings before it is time to be fed. We get hungry at 3:30 or 4:00 but dad won't feed us until 5:00. That is when I start my reign of terror. This results in dad getting out of bed, acting like he is going to feed us. Then when me and Hiney head for the kitchen he locks us out of the bedroom. I know I'm a dope for falling for it every day, but that shit is over!

Today I got going about 4:00 and mom told dad to lock me out. When he got up Misses Hiney did her usual move to the kitchen, but not ol' Roo. No sir! I went under the bed and dad locked the door. But as he went back to bed I jingled my collar just a little so he would know I was still in there. He was pissed! So he got back up and went to the kitchen and rattled the food canister. I came running. I didn't get fed, but I made him work harder just for a lockout.

The bottom line is that I can outlast him in a battle of wills and soon I will be fed when I want, not when it is convenient for him. I got you good on this one dad! I told you I'd win this war and now it looks like the end is near!

Happy Birthday Roo!

2008-03-23T11:01:00.002-04:00

Hi Everyone,
Roo's dad here to wish him a Happy Birthday! Roo is taking the day off to celebrate the occasion. I just wanted to put the word out and wish him a Happy Birthday!

I Thought Spring Was Here and the NCAA

2008-03-19T10:24:00.002-04:00

Is it ever going to stop raining? God this sucks. It has been raining for more than 24 straight hours. Am I in Seattle? It even looks cold out there. I know it rains in the spring, but cold and rain. I even heard dad say it might snow tonight! Winter, I'm over it!

Tomorrow is the start of the big college basketball tournament. Dad is all geeked up about it. Of course, he is a geek! I'm not that big of a basketball fan, but there does seem to be more of a charge in the air this time of year for the sport.

So I was looking at the tournament and filling my brackets out and I noticed there are only 10 cat teams in the damn thing. But what is cool is that the team that is going to win IS a cat team. The Pittsburgh Panthers are the strongest team going in and I can't see how anyone can beat them. Look for the Panthers to beat North Carolina for the whole enchilada. Duke and Kansas will round out your Final Four.

The Indiana teams you ask? Well the Hoosiers (non-cat) will lose their first game. Boilermakers (non-cat) will probably win 2 at the most. Butler (I won't even put their name on here) is a one and done at best and the Fighting Irish (non-cat) might win 2. Pretty sad year for the state. IUPUI got jobbed by not getting in. They are a cat team and would have done the state proud!

There you have it. Now go enjoy the games, if not the weather!

I Am So Sorry!

2008-03-17T09:39:00.002-04:00

Dad,
I am so sorry I acted like a baby yesterday. I know I hurt your feelings and I know you are mad at me. I was just feeling a little off and I just wanted to lay around. But I know you like me and just want to hold me and have me sit on your lap. I know you're not going to hurt me. I don't know why I was acting all scared, but I know you were hurt.

You didn't say two words to me this morning, even when I was yelling when you fed me and you didn't pull my tail when I came in your room. You didn't even say bye to me this morning. I'd be hurt by all of this, but I know it is my fault.

I promise that I will try to be less of a wuss. I don't want you mad at me and I hope we can still be friends.

Sincerely,

Rooney

Outrage

2008-03-14T08:23:00.002-04:00

I don't do too many serious pieces on here, but today I am just outraged. For those who have not heard some drunk in Muncie forced his kids to kill thier pet cat. "Boots" was stabbed and strangled because this piece of human debris "wanted his kids to learn how to kill."

The complete story can be found here http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080314/LOCAL/803140459

What kind of sick moron, drunk or not, forces his kids to kill anything, let alone a cat. And rest assured that I would be equally outraged if it was any pet. I poke fun at dogs on here because dogs are kind of dumb and they make an easy target, but I would never condone killing a dog in this manner.

Sometimes I wonder how people have even survived on this planet as long as they have the way they act. They war, they kill each other over the littlest things and they basically hate. It's just so sad.

Is That Really Spring?

2008-03-12T15:56:00.002-04:00

Roo here!

Man what a day it looks like out there, and even though I'm stuck inside I can lay in the window and soak up all the sun and just bask in the warmth! Hopefully this'll mean I get to at least go out in the garage a little more. On the downside it means that my trip to the vet can't be far off. I heard mom talking about getting the notice last week. That kind of sucks, but hey, who can be mad on a day like this?

Well I'm gonna bop out of here for now and head back to the window. Maybe I'll see my squirell friend and maybe I'll even see mean old Bob across the street and shake my paw at him!!

Peace and love!!

Roo Roo Roo

Happy Anniversary!

2008-03-10T08:04:00.002-04:00

To me! That's right, the Box Cat, Mr. Pup, Rooney or what have you has been blogging for a year tomorrow. I'm taking the day off in my honor and to think of new ways to drive dad crazy.

I was in a foul mood last week and it kept up through the weekend! I was knocking stuff around, being anti-social and generally being ornery. I loved it! Dad earthquaked me a couple of times and he now knows that he will pay!

Well I really don't have much new for this milestone post, but I just wanted to pop in and let everyone know that I hope you have had as much fun reading this blog as I have had writing it. Dad did say he was proud of me for keeping it going and that most people who start blogs stop posting to them within a couple of weeks.

Well, back to my paper ball box!!! Catch ya soon!

Roo

Where the F is Spring?

2008-03-07T08:14:00.000-05:00

Really, that's all I got! I'm just sick and tired of this gloomy, crappy, cold weather.

Oh, and dad, stop earthquaking me when you get up to go to the bathroom at night and I am in the chair. If you don't I'm gonna have a special surprise for you!

Can you tell I'm in a shitty mood?

Later,

Rooney

What A Week I'm Having!

2008-02-25T11:14:00.002-05:00

Really, it's not all that great.

Mom and dad are painting Amy's room and it's no longer those cool dark colors. Plus when I go in there I nearly get painted. One good thing is that mom moved the coasts out of the closet and put them on the couch. Now I have a gret new vantage point to sit. Dad was going to make me move, but I was on his 8 coat and I don't think he really cared since it was his driver's old number.

Saturday I was mean again during the day and as such we were fed about 15 minutes late. It kind of sucked but I was having fun knocking stuff to the ground. Yesterday I almost knocked the drill off of the table but dad caught me and yelled at me.

Also, mom and dad tried to sleep in yesterday, but I fixed them. Dad got up and fed us at 5:15. Then he went back to sleep but left their door open. So about 8:00 I headed in there to knock stuff around and basically wake them up. Then I decided to lay right on top of mom until she woke up. That was the end of her sleeping. I think dad had a hangover so he slept a little longer.

All in all it was a pretty good week and weekend for ol' Roo! Today I'm just hanging out waiting for the race to start. Sometimes mom comes home early when the race is on a Monday, but she didn't say anything about it this morning.

That's about it for now. Have a great day!!

Rooney

Good Morning Race Fans!

2008-02-17T12:42:00.003-05:00

Hi, it's me Roo to talk about today's running of the Daytona 500!

First of all it looks like dad's driver is poised to capture his second 500. Junior seems to have the car and the desire to win. That douchebag Stewart also looks strong in the Toyota, but you know I like the Cat car of Dave Blaney for the Toy's.

It looks like a nice day there so anyof you who are there I hope you enjoy it. Mom and dad are heading out to a viewing party so I'll be here in the chair taking in the action!!

So go Buckeye Bullet!!!

Diet

2008-02-04T07:54:00.001-05:00

Misses Hiney is on a strict diet again, and since she is, so am I and it sucks.

Look, I know most of my posts are about food or lack thereof, but this really is hitting below the belt. We are down to a strick quarter of a cup of food per meal and even dad is keeping to it. Well it's just not enough so I am back to stealing Misses Hiney's food whe I can. Unfortunately I was caught Sunday morning and dad was pissed. He even game me a bit of a spanking the second time around.

I just don't know what to do. Mom did give us a little Super Bowl treat last night before bed, but it didn't make up for it and I was starving again at 5:00. I gave dad an earful and he took another swing at me. Then I headed down to Misses Hiney's bowl again.

I want to be good, but I just can't. Can anyone help me? Please!

Super Bowl Weekend

2008-02-01T14:15:00.000-05:00

Well the big game is almost here. Admittedly I don't have as much interest in it as I might have, had the Jags, Panthers or Lions been in it, but I think it will be a good game. I do think the Patriots will prevail, but I think the game will be fun to watch.

Dad is kind of bummed since his Dolts aren't in, but they pretty much sucked anyway so he had to know he wouldn't be in there.

Well, that's about it for now. We were supposed to have a big snow storm last night and I thought mom and dad may have been able to stay home with me and Misses Hiney today, but alas it didn't do much and they both went to work. Guess it's back to nap time for Roo!

Brrrrrrr!

2008-01-25T08:10:00.000-05:00

Is it cold or what? Holy hole in the donut! It's a frigid 2 degrees out there this morning and it doesn't feel a whole lot warmer in the house.

I was so nice and toasty warm this mornign and then mom got up at about 3:00 and locked me out of the bedroom. I thought I was going to freeze my tuckus off!! I just couldn't find a warm place in the house. I went to the vent in Amy's room, but it wasn't very warm. Then I went in front of the love seat and again, it was just cold. Misses Hiney had the recliner so that wasn't an option. I finally went in mom's computer room and curled up on the chair, but I was cold.

When dad got up he even remarked that it was cold. Luckily he turned the heat up a tad and fed me so between burning the fuel and the added degree I felt a little better.

Now that mom and dad are gone I think I'll go curl up in their bed under the covers. They have the flannel sheets and they are so soft and warm! But really, I'd like to see it warm up outside, so the house will be a littel warmer as well!

Love you all!

Rooney

The Rooney Rule

2008-01-22T11:34:00.001-05:00

I was watching the NFL Network this morning and they were talking about Tony Dungy staying on as coach of the Colts and speculating whether or not Mike Holmgren would stay on as coach of the Seahawks. I also heard something about The Rooney Rule. I do like to make up rules, but I don't know what the Rooney Rule is. I don't recall making up any such rule.

I did a search and apparently it has something to do with NFL teams having to consider black cats to be coaches before they can actually hire someone. I think it's a great rule now! Who is better than a black cat to run a football team. We're smart, competititve and level-headed. Dad says I am very stoic and after looking that up I think my even-keeledness can be an asset as well. Not only for me but any black cat.

So for now, I urge any NFL owners to hire black cats to run their teams! They won't be sorry.

I Just Couldn't Watch!

2008-01-14T11:59:00.000-05:00

I tried, I really did, but I just couldn't watch the second half of the game Saturday night. I had to turn away. I even tried levaing the room several times, but dad kept bringing me back in. He said it would build character!

The Jags suck and I hate football right now!!!

All Quiet On the Mitchner Front!

2008-01-11T07:59:00.000-05:00

Whew!

It looks like I have dodged yet another bullet! I was worried last night that when dad got home he would still be mad at me. Especially after reading his comment on this blog. But other than a couple of fingers and an evil glare he was fine. In fact he and I made a pact this morning that if I root for his Colts on Sunday he will root for the Jags on Saturday. It's not much for him since he hates the Pats a lot, but it's a start. Plus, you know how weevilish I am, I might just renege on it when Sunday rolls around!!

Just kidding dad!

Well anyway, I do think my Jaguars will win against the Patriots. I also think his Colts will win, but it will be a claw biter. In the NFC I like the Cowboys to finally cut the Giants down to size and the Packers to beat the Seahawks. Just like last week I'll be tuned in for all of the action. Below you can see me watching last weeks beatdown of the Steelers....

Have a great weekend and enjoy the games!!

Love you all!

Roo

Uh-oh!

2008-01-10T06:22:00.001-05:00

Hi gang;

Well I may have really cooked my goose this morning. I was oh so hungry at 3:00 that I thought I would die if I didn’t eat. I think mom gave us less food last night since Misses Hiney is on a diet again. But I guess I have to join her. Well it was just too much and I had to have food. Stat!

Well dad has been a bit under the weather the past few days and he has been sleeping in the living room chair. I was asleep in mom and dad’s room when the hunger pangs started. I tried to behave but I just couldn’t. I swear I’m trying to be a better cat, but old habits are hard to break!

Well I went in to the living room and jumped up on the end table, which I know is a no-no. It was about 3:00. Dad woke up and shooed me down and promptly went back to sleep. Well I was dying. So a little while later I jumped back up there and when dad didn’t wake up I knocked over the silver picture frame that sits on the silver platter and it made a terrible racket. Dad woke up then and swung a pillow at me and cussed me. Then he looked like he was going to go back to sleep so I went back up on the end table. He cussed me again and got up and fed me.

That is the good news. The bad news is that dad is really mad at me this morning and now we have to wait even longer to eat today. I’m sorry about doing it, but I was so hungry. But I am going to have to make it up to dad. I don’t want him mad at me. I know he loves me, but still, I don’t want the cold shoulder treatment I have been getting this morning.

I guess I will have to be on special good behavior for a while till the storm blows over. Wish me luck!

Roo

Football Season Recap

2008-01-03T13:25:00.000-05:00

Ugh! That's about all I can say about the season.

What started as a season with so much promise only yielded one cat team into the playoffs. The Lions and Panthers really sucked the second half of the season and only the Jaguars are in. It really tweaks my melon what happened.

Well at least there is one team to root for. Dad can kiss my backend if he thinks I will root for those damn Colts.

As for other things it was a pretty quiet New Years around the house. Amy is gone so that makes things a little quieter. Dad cut his hair in her room on Sunday and made a mess. I hung out in there a little, but it is kind of cold so I have been more in the other part of the house.

I did help dad with cleaning his room on Saturday and Sunday. What a mess, but we got through it. You should see how many paperballs I have now. If the box gets knocked over mom will kill me!

Well I hope you are all getting along fine here in the new year. It's really cold here so I better hop back into bed and curl up and stay warm.

Love you all!!

Rooney

Happy New Year!

2007-12-27T08:07:00.000-05:00

Happy New Year Everyone,

Okay, it’s still a few days off but Happy anyway! Hope everyone had a super Christmas. I didn’t really get anything I wanted except the paper balls. Dad said I have just been too naughty. But then last night he really surprised me by giving me a milk ring tied to a piece of string! It is one of my favorite things to play with ever!

My New Year’s resolution is to be a nicer cat. I know I’m a little mean so I am going to strive to be better and maybe I won’t have to worry about getting nada for Christmas next year or at least not get locked out every day. So far, since Christmas it has happened every day.

Btu enough about what I didn’t get! We did get UVerse at home over the weekend. I really like the picture quality and we can watch all of our stations in all four rooms now! The downside is that I still don’t see a Cat channel.

Dad is all agog because when he first turned it on the Flintstones were on. Now I didn’t know what the hell that was, but on Sunday he had me watch an episode with him and now I at least know where “Yabba-Dabba-Doo” comes from. I still don’t know what it has to do with me though.

Nothing much else is new here. Mom and dad took the Christmas tree down yesterday so my bunker is gone, but at least I can get back in the window without any hassle now.

Tomorrow is Amy’s big day. She’s moving out, but I suspect she’ll be back over to see me. I asked dad and he said I probably did not have to move out when I get older since that doesn’t really apply to cats. I’m probably going to be sad over the weekend when she is gone those first few days, but I’m really happy for her!

Well I better run, the Hillbillies are coming on!

Love and peace!!

Roo

NOT A December to Remember!

2007-12-20T11:26:00.000-05:00

Hi everyone,

Just a few short days until Christmas! Hope you are all ready out there and can relax this weekend before the big days! Me, I've been laying around under the tree a lot. One day dad did catch me gnawing on a branch, but it has been rare. I only did it that time and once before. Of course he doesn't believe me!

Then this morning I thought he was going to play ball with me and he didn't. I showed him by heading in to the kitchen and promptly knocked a tin of cookies to the floor. He was pissed and called me a jerk cat. I didn't really care until he told me that I had been so naughty over the year that even if I had been nice this morning and for the next few days I couldn't make up for it. Now I'm afraid I won't even get my paper balls let alone my new butt!

Then, Amy gave me a box to get in, which you know how much I love to sit in boxes as I am the Box Cat!, and someone put about a million hangers in it. How the hell am I supposed to sit in it like that? I'm not beign naughty just to be mean. You have to cut me some slack as I am a cat.

And the capper was this week as Fred Taylor was wrongly passed over for the Pro Bowl. That stupid, buster Joseph Addai (The Mayor as dad calls him) made it and he has sucked this year. I think I'm going to quit watching football if it is always so wrong!

Well I guess I'm done venting for now. I hate to get all worked up so close to Christmas, but I can't help it. Maybe I'll go in there and put on some Christmas music and chill.

Oh, and one last thing. Amy told us last night that she is moving on December 28. I suppose that means I will be sleeping with mom and dad more. I hope I can be good so I don't get locked out. Actually Misses Hiney is the one who keeps getting me in trouble. She is trying to eat everything in sight and even chewing in to bags. She better knock it off or there will be trouble!

Merry Christmas to all!!!

December Football

2007-12-14T06:03:00.000-05:00

Hi gang,
Well, things are definitely looking bad for my cat teams in the NFL. Oh sure, the Jaguars are doing pretty well, but they still can't beat those damn Colts!

In Detroit the Lions predicted 10 wins, but it looks like they might win 7 max as they have dropped 5 in a row. As for the Panthers, well they suck ouot loud and will not be going to the playoffs.

Around here, dad is all giddy about the Colts chances. He even has a new hat for the occasion. He's such a d-bag!

Hope everyone is ready for Christmas. Just a few short days until the big day is here. I pretty much get the house to myself for a couple of days then i hope mom and dad are going to Las Vegas again this year, but I haven't heard any talk of it!

For those of you who may not have heard, my sister Amy is moving out at the end of the month. I'll miss her but I know she is really anxious to get her own place so I'm glad for her. I don't know if I have to move out when I get older or not. Since I'm a cat, I might be able to stay here!

Love to all!

Pupparoo

Seasons Greeting From Roo!

2007-12-06T08:11:00.001-05:00

Meow everyone and a very Merry Christmas season to all of you!

Yes, it’s the holiday season again and I hope all of you remember the true meaning of the holidays, especially Christmas! Even if you celebrate Hanukah or Kwanzaa or even a Festivus for the Rest of Us keep your family and friends in mind and keep thoughts of those less fortunate in your mind as well.

Too many times we get caught up in the giving and getting at this time of year and we forget the real meaning of the time. I know it’s easy to do, but try! Heck, even I get a little giddy when mom or Amy puts the Christmas tree up. This year I have been hanging out under the tree quite a bit. Dad thinks I am up to something weevilish, but I really am just enjoying the tree.

Well that’s about it for now. And for those of you who are intent on making the holiday a commercial and/or giving success, here is a short list of things you can get me! Love you all!

Rooney

Food. Something good, not the same old morsels I get now. Maybe some turkey.
Nip. Even though dad doesn’t like me doing it.
A new butt. Mine has a crack in it.
Some Figgie pudding. Not sure what it is, but it’s in a song.
No lockouts for the 12 Days of Christmas.
World peace!
A camera so I can catch dad doing things he doesn’t want on the Internet.
A Carolina Panther jersey. Large in cat size.
Paper balls. So many it drives mom crazy!
Tickets to the cat fancier show.
An IUPUI Jaguar T-shirt. Again, cat size large.
An autographed picture of Michael Vick.

Why No Cats?

2007-11-27T09:49:00.001-05:00

Dad is fond of saying it's either mine or something named Tom Klene's world and everyone else is just living in it. He says it would be awful if me and Tom ever met. I don't know what kind of cat Tom is but if we would clash I bet I would win. But I digress. If it is in fact my world then I have some questions!

Last night I was watching Dancing With The Stars with mom and dad. While some chick was dancing the somba I was doing my own version. I have to tell you, I was pretty damn good. I've got the rhythm and the footwork that puts those people to shame. I am also better looking and I even do my own makeup and hair. The next thing I know, mom is heading in to her computer room to vote for some guy named Julio. After the show dad voted for him as well.

So this morning I was getting on the computer to vote and I wanted to vote for myself. Unfortunately when I logged on to abc.com I was only given the choices of Helio?, Marie or Mel. Why couldn'd I vote for myself. I was just as good! Then dad explained to me that only those in the competition were eligible to receive votes. I told him that sucked and asked why. He just said that was the way it was and there was nothing I could do about it. Nothing I could do I cried! I thought it was my world!

Well I voted for Helio, not sure who mom actually voted for as there was no Julio. Then I told dad I wanted to be on the show next year. His answer was that I couldn't because it was Dancing With The Stars and not Dancing With The Average House Cat. Average!? How can I be average if it's my world? Then he told me that even if I was as famous as Morris (the Cat) I probably wouldn't get on because they don't have cats on the show. I find that patently unfair and something that needs to be changed.

So starting today I am getting up a campaign to get cats not only on Dancing With The Stars, but on many more programs and movies. Who's with me?! We'll take it all the way to Hollywood and we will be heard. Leave your name on the comment board and I will be getting a newsletter together and send it out to you all and we can win this battle and get the recognition we deserve!

A Video

2007-11-19T10:36:00.000-05:00

Dad sent me this video. He says it captures my essence. I think he is right!!! Press the play button to watch!

Meow!

2007-11-15T09:16:00.001-05:00

Hi everyone!

It's been a while since I posted anything and honestly I don't have much today either. Football season is going so-so for me and my cat teams. Dad is all bummed out about the Colts but I think it's funny that they suck! He sure has been taken down a peg. He's even given up his morning charade of waiting until after his shower to feed me in the morning. Still though, I give him so much mouth. After I eat I just laugh at him. He's such a pushover.

Anyway, things are going pretty well here. I've been kind of lazy as the weather has turned very fall-like. This is really a downer part of the year. Even the rustling of the leaves doesn't seem to be moving me this year. Usually I will sit in the window and watch them blow around and imagine being out there with them, rolling around and having a ball. this year I just feel sad for the approaching winter.

Well I'm going to get out of here for now. I hope next week's holiday finds me in a better mood. I'm going to try and snag some turkey and the trimings and have a nice time. I'll probably have the house to myself that day so that'll be nice!

Meow and out!

Happy Halloween

2007-11-01T10:48:00.000-04:00

I know I'm a day late, but I wanted to pop in and say hi! You know it was my big day yesterday so I was doing some partying and the like. We had lots of trick-or-treaters last night, but no one dressed up like a black cat or even a lion. Kids aren't very creative any more I guess. All in all it was a pretty good day. That's about all I have right now.

Me and Misses Hiney are getting locked out just about every day any more. It is kind of hurting my feelings, but I will muddle through. And since you do most of the locking dad, GO PATRIOTS!

Football Suckery!

2007-10-29T10:54:00.001-04:00

You know, I am really starting to get a case of the red ass about the damn Colts. Last week they beat up on my Jaguars and yesterday they slapped my Panthers around. At least the Jags got back to winning yesterday and the Lions beat the Bears. Of course, beating the Bears isn't exactly a ringing endorsement of how good a team is.

As we reach the middle of the season the Lions and Jaguars are a respectable 5-2. Of course it really hurts that the Colts are unbeaten and have disposed of the Jaguars. Dad keeps laughing at me and telling me the coach of the Jaguars is a boob. The Lions are definitely better than in previous seasons. The Panthers started off well yesterday, but then they sucked. They are 4-3 and leading their division, but that is like being the chess champion of Columbus, OH! They will probably screw it up somehow and miss the playoffs.

Dad is all geeked up since his team plays the cheater team this week. Frankly I wouldn't be surprised if the Colts aren't caught cheating as well. There is no way they could have beaten two cat teams in a row!

Those Damn Colts!

2007-10-23T21:41:00.000-04:00

Well dad is all happy but I am pissed off about last nights game. Colts 29, my Jaguars 7. 7 freaking points! And the bitch of it all is that this week the damn Colts play my Panthers. Dad will probably be giving me an earful next Monday as well. I’m going to get him for this! Go Panthers!

Mornin' Dad!

2007-10-18T06:11:00.000-04:00

Hee-hee-hee! I got dad on the run again! You all heard about him getting up to take his shower and waiting until he is finished to feed us. Well I have been so weevilish lately that he may have to rethink his position!

Now, along with an earful he gets to babysit me while I am eating. Why you ask? Well of course it is because I wait until he is back in bed and go eat Misses Hiney’s food. I know, I know, it’s old, but hey I find something that works for me and I stick with it!

So now, after he feeds us he has to wait to go back to bed until Misses Hiney is done eating. He stands in the shadows like I can’t see him. I’m a cat for God’s sake. I can see in the dark! But if he goes back in the bathroom or steps away I am already gone to her bowl. He seems resigned to the fact that I just can’t be trusted and he has to watch me every second I love it!

Me v. Misses Hiney

2007-09-27T06:00:00.000-04:00

And as usual, I lose! Dad keeps telling me that Misses Hiney can kick my ass, but every once in a while I have to try. He just laughs at me and tells me it reminds him of Scott and Schubach back in the day, whatever the hell that means. Thanks to dad and his camera we have some shots of the action:

Here is Misses Hiney relaxing in her favorite spot.

Here I am contemplating taking a shot at Misses Hiney.

Here I am after getting all jacked up on caffeine.

Dad Said I looked like Pete Townshend in the Eminence Front video.

Again, I have no idea what the hell that means.

Me taking a shot at Misses Hiney and her clobbering me.

Misses Hiney finishing me off.

Your humbled host. Vanquished just like dad said

I'd be. One of these days I'll get her. When dad

said I was getting in fighting trim I don't think

he meant me fighting Misses Hiney.

I was banished to the other room where I assumed my Colts Cheerleader pose.

Rainy Days or More Accurate, Fall Sucks!

2007-09-26T12:56:00.000-04:00

There is one thing me and dad agree on, the only good thing about Autumn is football. Other than that it signals the end of Summer, is a prelude to winter and the weather generally sucks out loud!
This morning I was sitting in the window and it was pouring down rain. I got so depressed I just went back to bed. Now a rainy day doesn't usually get me down, but as we round into Fall I know we are in for many more days like these. Summer just seemed to go so fast.
Well I was hoping that by writing this maybe the rain would go away, but as I just checked it was raining CATS and dogs.
I guess I'll head back into bed and wait until mom gets home to feed me and see if my mood has improved.
Buh-bye!
Roo

Week 3

2007-09-24T13:00:00.000-04:00

Hi all and welcome to my Monday morning wrap up of the cat teams in the NFL. Well it may have been expected, but the way it happened scares me. The Lions took a beatdown at the hands of the Eagles. I guess in this case the brid was more powerful. The Lions scored points, just not enough as the Eagles scored a lot.

The other cats did much better. In Denver my Jaguars beat the Bronco's. A nice win in what is a pretty tough place to play. Go Jags!

In Atlanta the Panthers beat the lowly Falcons. The Falcons are suffering because of Michael Vick's absence. I'm sure, he was only dog fighting. Dogs are stupid anyway! Cat's rule the earth and in Atlanta yesterday, cats ruled birds as well!

Well that's it for football. Nothing new going on with me. I did get some treats over the weekend so I'm pretty happy. I also got fed three times on Saturday. I rock!

Love to all!
E.J. Rooney

TGIF

2007-09-21T09:24:00.000-04:00

Hi everyone and a big Happy Friday to all you working folk out there. It looks like it's going to be a beautiful weekend for this, the first weekend of Autumn. I'd really like to go out in the yard and play a little, but mom and dad don't let me go out since I have had my front claws removed. I guess that is good because it scares me to even think how mean I'd be if I had them!
Nah, I'll probably just be hanging out in the window or on one of dads shirts on his dresser. Maybe I'll get some treats if I am nice or even some catnip (although dad does not like me doing the nip).
Speaking of dad, I really gave him and earful this morning. You know, he gets up at 5 or just before and then instead of feeding me he takes a shower and then feeds me. Why doesn't he just make things easier for everyone and just feed me first? He thinks he's such a badass about feeding me, but I know he's a pushover in the long run.
Well I'm going to get out of here for now and take a little catnap, perhaps in my box. Have a great day and enjoy your weekend!

Sorry!

2007-09-18T14:20:00.000-04:00

Dad's pretty pissed at me for calling him retarded and has sworn vengeance. Well he can bark all day long and I know he won't bite. He is full of hot air it's a wonder he doesn't explode. I will step up my campaign for more food and I wil be keeping the pressure on that bonehead.
Love you dad!
MISTER Puparoo

My Cat's

2007-09-17T11:10:00.000-04:00

As you can tell I am somewhat of a football fan. Not college so much but the Cat teams in the NFL. So how are my guys doing after a couple of weeks? Just so-so, but it is early.

Let's start with the Lions. Wow! 2-0 start has to be encouraging. They beat the hated Raiders and the wimpy Vikings. Sure it's not much to brag about, but it doesn't suck.

That Jaguars got off to a rocky start against the stupid Titans but bounced back against a crappy Falcon team. Just goes to show you that in cat v. bird games the bird just can't win.

The Panthers are 1-1, but on top of their POS division. They beat the Rams in St. Louis last week but lost at home to the Texans this week. Looks like cats beat almost any animal except man.

That's about it for now. I am getting hungry and I know it is a long time until I get fed so I better lay down before I get dizzy.

Love you all!

Yabba Dabba Doo?

2007-09-10T11:18:00.000-04:00

Alright, dad has been walking around the house singing "Yabba dabba doo and puparoo-roo too" or "Yabba dabba doo and puparoo-roo-roo" (Mom started the Puparoo-roo-roo thing). What the hell is Yabba dabba doo? What does it have to do with me?

On top of that he was watching Jawbreaker the other day (excellent movie with the delightful Juli Benz) and now he has been singing "Fairy tales can come true, it can happen to Roo, if he is young at heart".

I swear dad is so retarded some times.

They're Back!

2007-09-02T11:10:00.000-04:00

Mom and dad got home late last night or I guess early this morning. They rolled in about 3:30am and as usual I was there ready to be fed and then to give them the cold shoulder for leaving me behind. And not only did they leave me behind and only having me fed once a day, they had some guy come in and work on the bathroom floor. He was banging around in there and scaring the living daylights out of me and Misses Hiney (You can't stop me Suzi!).

I am already plotting what I am going to do next time they leave, and they will I am sure. If any of you kind readers have any ideas for me, please pass them on. This is going to get ugly.