Friday, September 20, 2013

Eric's Day - On Patrol.

Eric always liked to patrol the fields so this week we have some photos of him doing that.

He liked to get a good vantage point to have a good look around.

An added bonus was using the tree stump as a scratcher.

Sometimes it was necessary to climb a tree.

He was sure of a good view from up there.

Walking through the jungle hunting mousies.

Stopping to eat them when he caught them.

Then of course he needed a drink to wash it down.

Of course eating and drinking means only one thing!

And after the patrol it was time to relax in the long grass together.

44 comments:

Jans Funny Farm said...

We sure miss those that had to leave, don't we! Good thing they left such wonderful memories for us.

Poppy Q said...

Eric sure had a great life. We miss that big mancat - thanks for sharing his adventures with us.

julie and Poppy Q
xxx

Brian said...

We miss that Eric too and we are always so glad to see him on Friday.

Angel, Kirby and Max said...

Eric lived life to the fullest!

Ellen Whyte said...

We miss him too. We're sending you purrs, sweetie.

Katnip Lounge said...

Eric set us all such a good example on how to enjoy life!

meowmeowmans said...

We sure do miss Eric, too. But that is why it is so wonderfully special when you share these memories of him.

Shaggy and Scout said...

He loved patrolling and always took us on fine adventures. He looked so magnificent in that tree!

Oui Oui said...

What a purrfect day!

Sparkle said...

What an awesome life Eric had, getting the chance to explore like that!

Just Ducky said...

We love the patrol pictures. Roaming the great outdoors.

Kitties Blue said...

Since we didn't know Eric early on, we didn't know what an adventurer he was. The pictures of him in the tree are our favorites. We are so glad that you continue to share him with us. Purrs and hugs, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Jo

Gemini and Ichiro said...

Ah what a nice patrol day that was.

A Tonk's Tail said...

Eric sure did do patrols like a pro!!

Hi Flynn! We has a surprise for you in tomorrow's post!!! (uh, that's about , uh...8 hours from now, MOL!)

Little Miss Titch said...

we feel like we are getting to know Eric every Friday ,xx Speedy

CATachresis said...

You guys certainly enjoyed being outside! :)

You made the human LOL when you said "Arr, all right me 'ansum, I be sailing dreckly" That's how her uncle speaks .. srsly!!!

Mollie said...

What fun he use to have, this is great as we never met Eric but now we are getting to know all about him :) xx00xx

Mollie and Alfie

Barb said...

That was a lovely adventure down memory lane... except for the eating of the mousie part. Ack!!

Have a lovely day!

Marg said...

It is so much fun to see Eric again. He sure did like to keep track of things and he did a good job. Love the picture of him up the tree. Hope all have a great day.

Hannah and Lucy said...

It was so lovely to see Eric in his fields and hunting for mouses.
Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx

Angel Ginger Jasper said...

Its lovely to see so many happy memories of the lovely Eric, he is missed by so many. Hugs GJ x

Cat and DOG Chat With Caren said...

Eric was the PURRFECT patroller!
xoxo

The Island Cats said...

We always admired Eric's patrolling skills. We 'specially liked when he climbed the tree.

The Paw Relations said...

What a great flashback and great memories too.

John Bellen said...

Ah, a good life, too short, but happy while he was living it.

ANGEL ABBYGRACE said...

Eric those fields are full of you and sweet beautiful memories!

da tabbies o trout towne said...

dood...whoa...boy am eye glad ya said ya had stopped ta scratch de stump coz fora wee minit me thinked yur dad wuz gonna make ya push it outta de way....phew.....lunch on me two day...see ya at paulz pizza pan ina few

sauce

flynn...haza grate week oh end buddy, eat plentee oh ham samiches N friez !!

My Mind's Eye said...

ERIC WAS TRULY OUTSTANDING IN HIS FIELD OF EXPERTISE!
HUGS MADI YOUR BFFF

A Tonk's Tail said...

Pee Ess...Could you guys email us your shipping info at tonkstail(at) gmail? Thanks and concats on winning!

Anonymous said...

Oh wow. That's one impressive day of patrolling. Such bravery. I usually do my "patrol" sitting on the back steps. I have to be near the door in case I gets scared.

katsrus said...

Looks like he did a great job. Wonderful pictures.
Sue B

Texas, a Cat in... Austin said...

Eric was quite the adventurer!

Jacqueline said...

We love that you still post for Eric every Friday=we love your precious boy and we always enjoy seeing his wonderful adventures...Happy weekend, dear friends...xoxo...Calle, Halle, Sukki, Mommy Cat, Daddy Cat

Terri said...

That was a wonderful day on patrol for the boy cats! A mousie snack is always the perfect touch :)

Kari said...

Wonderful, wonderful photos! Those of Eric in the tree are among my all time favourites. The is something so magical about them. And he looks so handsome posing on the branches!! They fill my heart with such joy and, at the same time, such sadness because he is no longer with us. 0ne of the all time great cats, he is.

The Florida Furkids said...

Flynn was a professional patroller!!! We sure miss him.


Thanks for your kind words on Tamir's anniversary. We miss the Big Guy.

The Florida Furkids

Gigi said...

Eric was a real ManCat of the World--a Mancat's ManCat! Sort of an Ernest Hemingway of the feline world.

It is good to see Flynn carrying on so many fine traditions XOXOXOXO

Laila and Angel Minchie said...

We always loved going on patrol with Eric with his pictures.

Catio Tales said...

We remember this post. All was safe under Eric's watch!

Sorry about catiocam - we are having problems with the feed shutting down over night. Then we have problems with Äiti not switching it back on! It's on now but getting dark.......

Debra Taylor said...

I remember enjoying the photos from back then of Eric and Flynn being good buddies, roaming the countryside. I am sure you must miss him, Flynn. And I can see why tree stumps would make GREAT scratching posts.



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Katie Isabella said...

Eric you dear brofur to Flynn, we all miss you still. We always will. Loves to your family, fur and human.

Gemini and Ichiro said...

We found your comment from Saturday in our spam folder. Askimet must have decided that your IP address was a spam address for awhile which is probably why your comments weren't showing up on a number of WP blogs- We made you not spam and of course today they came through so whoever was naughty and sharing your IP must be gone...

Timmy Tomcat said...

An excellent job of patrolling fur sure. Our big Angel Stinker loved the same type of guarding and we always felt so safe.

Milo and Alfie Marshall said...

Beautiful memories. xx