Have I shown you this little drawing? I thought I had, but I couldn’t find any evidence of it searching the blog archives. Anyway, I have always liked this vignette. I don’t know why; probably because I like to waste time in cozy cafés myself. I can’t remember what I had in mind when I drew it. Perhaps it was intended for coffee-cup art. There must have been some purpose, because I seldom draw for my own amusement. Whatever the project, it was never realized. I like this scene so much, I’ve drawn several versions: a larger version, a warm-weather version, a less somber, more frivolous version. OK, so maybe I do draw for my own amusement now and then. There is even one mirror-image version, with Gene seated on the left and Arlo and Janis on the right. This leads me to think the purpose of that particular piece was coffee-cup art, for that would have put Arlo and Janis front and center for right-handed coffee drinkers. I’m thinking I might work a version into the new Web site. Remember when the Worldwide Web was new? It was perceived as a gathering place, often a metaphorical café. I have always liked that, too.
Café Arlo & Janis
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159 responses to “Café Arlo & Janis”
Mark, I am going back about 30 some years ago. I only recall the Ruddies and the Reds, which she bred both…oh, and the cat show we wen to….totally awesome.
http://cat-chitchat.pictures-of-cats.org/2008/06/blue-abyssinian-cats.html
I pulled this up, but I believe it is more of a Ruddy aby.
and you are correct, they are loveable and playful….I loved it when she had a litter of kittens. Back then her highest price was $500 an aby….don’t think I’ll be owning any in my future. Besides, rescue cats are my priority when they get dumped out here. Right now I’ve got a couple of strays coming up and eating some cat food I put out in the back yard. One is black. The other a gold and white color.
I think I have found my old room mate…she lives in Bakersfield, CA. Discovered the Cat Share website where she last posted three years ago. I would really like to get back in touch with her. So I joined said website…we’ll see where that goes. If not, GR says he can find. anybody 🙂
Mark, may I ask where the Blue is now? and the name?
Jackie…my adrenalin is rising….
Caught last cat. We pick up in morning and I get to go out and see horses on farm too. This is a female, not male, rescuer.
Time to go look for lunch and maybe some water. Am out by Carnival corporate offices and no water at all.
Heading for east and beaches. Minion thought she could walk over.
OF due 1349-1409 CST. Peace, emb
http://www.nps.gov/features/yell/webcam/oldFaithfulStreaming.html
“emb, why are you drinking antifreeze?”
Rx: It’s part of the prep. Dissolve whole 250 g. in 24 oz. G’ade, drink a glass every 15 min. until gone, drink all the liquid/eat clear house-brand gelatin dessert I can until midnight [hr. past usual bedtime], get up in time to taxi to hosp. by 0800. Ride will pick me up when done, and baby-sit me a while. Will probably nap more than 2 hr. M afternoon.
No milk in tea or decaf; I found that tea made with clear apple juice isn’t bad.
Peace, emb
If you are out by the airport (MIA), that would be a pretty good walk to the beach.
Debbe, unfortunately Annie died last year. She was 17. Bought her from a breeder near Memphis. Only cat we bought, other 4 were rescues. When I moved back to Tuscaloosa my mom had been feeding a stray/feral with a litter of kittens. The adult cat has been gone a couple of years but some of the kittens remained and their offspring continue to be fed here, only now I am doing the feeding. I would not mind somebody taking these to find a better place to stay, but none of the no-kill organizations in the area will lift a finger to help. We have adopted some as our indoor cats, but there are just too many for us to afford to fix/get vet care for.
OF due 1520-1540 CST. Peace, emb
http://www.nps.gov/features/yell/webcam/oldFaithfulStreaming.html
I am friends with Greg Evans (creator or Luann) on Facebook. If you know much about me, you can figure out why. Today I thought Greg was breaking down the third wall by having Luann seemingly talk with the audience.
However Greg pointed out “Many readers may not pick up on this, but today’s Sunday is my (feeble) homage to the 5 Charlie Hebdo cartoonists.”
I think it is worth sharing:
http://www.uclick.com/client/sea/lu/
OF due 1654-1714 CST. Peace, emb.
http://www.nps.gov/features/yell/webcam/oldFaithfulStreaming.html
Just witnessed a very fine eruption of Old Faithful, thanks to emb’s earlier reminder. It began about 4:06 their time and went on for what seemed a long time, till maybe 4:11 … I mean Mountain Time. The sky was intensely blue and we had a great view of the steam spouting up and drifting away.
All I have to do is add two hours to my Eastern Standard Time, very easy. Now that my daughter has moved to Montana, I’m getting the hang of it.
Mark, when I take in a rescue, the males get ‘fixed’ first…no, they’re the only ones that get ‘fixed’…..cheaper. But then I have to put up with the seasonal ‘heat’. And I would do it all over again.
Annie was a good name for the ‘Blue’.
OF due 1823-1843 CST. emb
http://www.nps.gov/features/yell/webcam/oldFaithfulStreaming.html
Mark…re Blues, and you know some pictures are ‘doctored’…would this be a “blue”?
Tom Petty on AXL on Dish…now look around 167
Drove Minion thru South Beach, few gorgeous bodies but lots of tourists and traffic, That is where she thought she could walk? I knew better. Then drove her thru North Beach where it is peaceful, quiet and old money or at least houses, good landscaping. Lots of events going on here, including the Miami Marathon which had a small publicity parade down sidewalk featuring bikinis, roller blades, stilts, drum line and other frivolous things. Coming up anyway, along with Food Network food and wine fest, the Strictly Sail boat show, lots of things I am going “I wish I had a insider connection who could find parking?”
So, ended up at Italian, not seafood, Minion said she liked calamari and clams which surprised me, so I said change that to a full size to share appetizer. Turns out she had calamari and clam strips somewhere that weren’t obviously said item and were “fakes” which I kept explaining to her wasn’t really against the law deceptive practices. These were real deal and she didn’t like, so I ended up eating them all, including the ones in her pasta.
She didn’t like tiramasu either, sor brought my own pasta back.Discriminating food and men and wine, I may have begun too late on Pygmalion here!
She is sweet and funny and laughs at me, despite the Bible in her purse.
Love, Jackie
Mark I am well aware of unhelpful organizations that don’t help. We used a live trap to catch a feral kitten that was in our basement and was getting no food because it could not get out, and her Mama couldn’t get her out because the kitten was too big. Called Humane Society to figure out what to do with it. The fine lady we spoke to had simple advice, “Shoot it and put it our of it’s misery”. Well Ida cat is now 6 years old, and an integral part of our menagerie, yells at us for attention, and thinks “Mom and Dad” are the only people that care about her in the whole world. Yes she hides from strangers, but so do I.
Jackie Happy Belated Birthday.
Abyssinian cats seem to all have many colors of hair in coat, giving them delicate shading. I got started with shows in Hawaii and Houston because I had friends who showed or volunteered. I always tried to work on the “pet category” or adoption efforts since I have never deliberately bred a pet but taken in a lot of them. I always figure I helped pay for my current doc’s heirloom stadium seats from OSU. Dog is curled up snoozing right now. One small one who travels with me but makes up for it in ferocious attitude, big pussy cat actually or small one.
Vet says if he comes back as an animal he hopes someone like me takes him in.
Steve from Royal Oak, thanks for sharing that about Greg Evans. “Luanne” is a strip I look forward to each day.
Happy birthday, Jackie! You rock!
Ursen, Mark, I know that attitude too. I was once in one where lady brought in cage with litter, group wouldn’t take, woman wouldn’t either. I said “Give me the #### cage, take my empty one here, I will take yours and cats.” I am about through adopting like that in frustration and disgust, but never say never. Look where I am?
Debbe, she looked very much like this. http://www.catcraze.com/images/listings/16887e1df34abe389fd5ca3def4e7055.jpg
The name was after a favorite aunt of my ex’s.
Totally off subject except I am in area with a lot of older, very small women. One came into restaurant tonight with equally petite husband. So many face lifts she looked like a porcelain but REALLY old doll. I am only conscious of that in certain areas of country I think. I am not jealous, anyone can improve anything they’d like but I have always had more interesting things to do with money. Right now it is a good bed, a $$$$ value Ghost mentioned. Dog is a sophisticated traveler, qualified for frequent snoozing miles. He is curled up on corner.
Mark, she’s beautiful..like I’ve said, I would love to have an Aby…but. I’ve lost count on the ‘resuces’
Fleetwood Mac…127 Dish..
Debbe 😉 Yeah, right, hon, just “fix” the males. It’s always our fault. 🙂
Jackie, you may have seen this, but I wanted to be sure you did. It reminded me of someone, but I couldn’t quite put my finger on it…
http://www.gocomics.com/that-is-priceless/2015/02/05
My all-female staff and I once made a day trip to a casino, where at lunchtime we partook of their mega-buffet. One of staff, who didn’t get out much, asked me what the fried calamari was, and I told her, “Baby onions rings”. Only after she had eaten them (and thoroughly enjoyed them) did I confess. She went back for seconds.
P.S. I wouldn’t be surprised to learn they have cosmetic surgery “walk-in” clinics in South Beach.
Ghost: “cosmetic surgery “walk-in” clinics”. Lovely, emb