Cat on Holiday

Posted by jamesy (christchurch, New Zealand) on 8 January 2009 in Animal & Insect.

Hello all and HAPPY NEW YEAR its good to be home. I am now going to bore you all for the next long while with photos from my Christmas Holidays. Today has been extremely hot at around 38C
With the car all packed and ready to go Sooty decided he would like to come as well Unfortunately he wasn't allowed so had to be ejected before we started.

About to get started on Where in the world is "Kaha Kiwi". I will post a photo of Kaha in the next couple of days and we will get started.
Kaha is a Maori word meaning strong and kiwi is our national bird which is endangered. If it is to survive the kiwi will have to be strong. Like many of NZs native birds it is flightless and nocturnal and therefore easy prey for introduced predators eg stoats, rats and weasels

I really enjoy taking photos and would appreciate your feedback so that I can learn as I go. I particularly enjoy photographing birds animals and landscapes

Comments (28)

rem_la from Villiers, France

parce que en plus il sait conduire !

8 Jan 2009 6:43am

@rem_la: Il voudrait penser ainsi. Les chats savent tout!

Dimitrios from ATHENS, Greece

stay KAHA all of you.

8 Jan 2009 7:00am

@Dimitrios: Thanks very much Dimitrios hope that all is well with you

LeenaM from Joensuu, Finland

38C - it could "kill me" ( in sauna we are only a short time ) but being a whole days and nights in that hotness is an awful thought to me and that cat with a thick fur seems to enjoy a life :) Good for her/him!
I will wait for your so different holiday photos compared mine !

8 Jan 2009 7:22am

@LeenaM: It was too hot for me!

Linerberry from Sumner, Christchurch, New Zealand

Happy New Year Deb!!! really glad you're back and I trust you had a great holiday....looking forward the the photos:-) Bless little Sooty!
Can you believe it was 40 degrees today mate!!!
Good to see you back:-)

8 Jan 2009 9:05am

@Linerberry: It did get down to a nice 21 overnight though

Jeff from Pembroke Dock, United Kingdom

Why do cats always do that?..and then you feel guilty for moving them..Looking forward to your holiday shots...All that sunshine.."Magic".

8 Jan 2009 11:35am

@Jeff: Hi Jeff hope you enjoyed your time with Anthony. Those cats they know things

Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada

Sooty's an angel, how nice you're back :)

8 Jan 2009 12:26pm

@Lorraine: thanks Lorraine he's a LOL cat

Fliss from Melbourne Beach, United States

I need that cat... but gee... you are mean to not take him with you...

8 Jan 2009 4:22pm

@Fliss: Sorry Fliss but no room for him.

EYES WIDE SHUT from The library of my soul, United Kingdom

38C! Hey, you couldn't FedEx a little of those hot rays over to me, could you? Ha ha

What a beautiful feline. My two do exactly the same and actually don't mind a quick spin around the block in the car. Terrific photograph

8 Jan 2009 4:27pm

@EYES WIDE SHUT: Actually as soon as we started the car he was off. Most trips in the car end in a visit to the vet so it has bad memories for him once it starts going hehehe

Calusarus from St Sorlin en Valloire, France

The cats I know don't like cars : this one is unique…

8 Jan 2009 4:35pm

@Calusarus: Doesn't like it once it starts though

dobbino from Cape Town, South Africa

Welcome back, Debbie - hope you had a great break. Lovely photo to start off the New year with. My very best wishes and I hope it's a magical year for you.

8 Jan 2009 4:41pm

@dobbino: Thanks Rob I hope that you have a great year too

Elisa from Massachusetts, United States

welcome back Debbie! nice shot!

8 Jan 2009 5:39pm

@Elisa: thanks Elisa happy new years

Alun Lambert from cheshire, United Kingdom

lovely shot, nice cat

8 Jan 2009 5:39pm

jamesy from christchurch, New Zealand

thanks Alun

8 Jan 2009 5:44pm

Veronelle from Lens, France

cute capture

8 Jan 2009 6:15pm

@Veronelle: thanks

Graham Russon from Cape Town, South Africa

Heya welcome back, best wishes of the new year. Great shot, like the detail in the fur.

8 Jan 2009 7:05pm

@Graham Russon: thanks Graham

Maxine from Rangiora, New Zealand

No show without Sooty! they are so determined to stay with us, and they know when you are heading away!

8 Jan 2009 7:12pm

@Maxine: Absolutely Max. Determined is definately a word I would use

Jeffster from Long Island, United States

Wow...what a beautiful cat. Hope you had a great holiday!

8 Jan 2009 8:09pm

@Jeffster: Thanks Jeff. He is a beauty and I had a great holiday

JJ from Jersey City, United States

What a greta shot of your Cat, 38C is hot, but the heat never really bothers me, its the cold that gets to me that said its relatively warm here today 35F LOL
Looking forward to seeing Kaha Kiwi :)

8 Jan 2009 8:48pm

@JJ: Thanks JJ

Ronnie 2¢ from London, United Kingdom

Really looking forward to the trip . . so sorry you were unable to take Sooty with you, though . . !

8 Jan 2009 10:06pm

@Ronnie 2¢: thanks Ronnie

Observing from West Cheshire, United Kingdom

Sooty is a cute looking cat, nice color. Start showing those pictures... :)

8 Jan 2009 10:47pm

@Observing: Will do Mike

Charles from New York, United States

Beautiful cat and welcome back. Can't wait to see the pics.

8 Jan 2009 10:58pm

@Charles: thanks Charles

One from Açores, Portugal

Sooty is a beautiful cat with the look serious and intelligent.
He is almost equal to my Poldo ! Great shot !

9 Jan 2009 3:18am

@One: Thanks Leone he is really a big black cat with a toe fetish

Anthony Lambert from Bielefeld, Germany

It´s -20° here in Germany,bring on the Sunshine shots !!
Realy cool cat...

9 Jan 2009 7:03am

Kathryn from Warburton, Australia

hehehe

9 Jan 2009 8:51am

Kylie Greenan from Richmond, Australia

Happy NY Deb, hope it is an awesome one. So sad Sooty couldn't come with you, looks like he was well settled in for the ride. Wonderful image my friend!

10 Jan 2009 9:39am

willow from Chelsea, United States

Beautiful kitty - reminds of my Willie.

10 Jan 2009 10:44pm

Eleftheria from Athens, Greece

miaou...

13 Jan 2009 1:30pm

dj.tigersprout from San Bruno, CA, United States

what a gorgeous dear -- loving that car seat!! :) hope your holidays were great!

23 Jan 2009 10:44pm

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