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.

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44 comments:

  1. Jans Funny FarmSeptember 20, 2013 at 12:22 AM

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

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  2. Poppy QSeptember 20, 2013 at 12:33 AM

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

    julie and Poppy Q
    xxx

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  3. Brian's Home BlogSeptember 20, 2013 at 1:01 AM

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

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  4. Angel, Kirby and MaxSeptember 20, 2013 at 1:02 AM

    Eric lived life to the fullest!

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  5. Ellen WhyteSeptember 20, 2013 at 1:24 AM

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

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  6. Katnip LoungeSeptember 20, 2013 at 1:32 AM

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

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  7. meowmeowmansSeptember 20, 2013 at 1:34 AM

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

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  8. Shaggy and ScoutSeptember 20, 2013 at 2:11 AM

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

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  9. Oui OuiSeptember 20, 2013 at 2:53 AM

    What a purrfect day!

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  10. SparkleSeptember 20, 2013 at 3:05 AM

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

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  11. Just DuckySeptember 20, 2013 at 4:07 AM

    We love the patrol pictures. Roaming the great outdoors.

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  12. Kitties BlueSeptember 20, 2013 at 4:44 AM

    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

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  13. Gemini and IchiroSeptember 20, 2013 at 4:46 AM

    Ah what a nice patrol day that was.

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  14. A Tonk's TailSeptember 20, 2013 at 4:53 AM

    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!)

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  15. Little Miss TitchSeptember 20, 2013 at 8:09 AM

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

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  16. CATachresisSeptember 20, 2013 at 9:48 AM

    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!!!

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  17. MollieSeptember 20, 2013 at 10:13 AM

    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

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  18. Barb September 20, 2013 at 10:29 AM

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

    Have a lovely day!

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  19. MargSeptember 20, 2013 at 11:43 AM

    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.

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  20. Hannah and LucySeptember 20, 2013 at 1:04 PM

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

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  21. Angel Ginger JasperSeptember 20, 2013 at 1:11 PM

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

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  22. Cat and DOG Chat With CarenSeptember 20, 2013 at 1:36 PM

    Eric was the PURRFECT patroller!
    xoxo

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  23. The Island CatsSeptember 20, 2013 at 1:48 PM

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

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  24. The Paw RelationsSeptember 20, 2013 at 2:14 PM

    What a great flashback and great memories too.

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  25. John BellenSeptember 20, 2013 at 2:46 PM

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

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  26. ANGEL ABBYGRACESeptember 20, 2013 at 2:46 PM

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

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  27. da tabbies o trout towneSeptember 20, 2013 at 3:48 PM

    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 !!

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  28. My Mind's EyeSeptember 20, 2013 at 4:02 PM

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

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  29. A Tonk's TailSeptember 20, 2013 at 4:06 PM

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

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  30. AnonymousSeptember 20, 2013 at 4:23 PM

    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.

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  31. katsrusSeptember 20, 2013 at 4:35 PM

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

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  32. Texas, a Cat in... AustinSeptember 20, 2013 at 6:03 PM

    Eric was quite the adventurer!

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  33. JacquelineSeptember 20, 2013 at 6:35 PM

    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

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  34. TerriSeptember 20, 2013 at 7:57 PM

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

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  35. KariSeptember 21, 2013 at 2:49 AM

    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.

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  36. The Florida FurkidsSeptember 21, 2013 at 3:05 AM

    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

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  37. GigiSeptember 21, 2013 at 5:57 AM

    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

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  38. Laila and Angel MinchieSeptember 21, 2013 at 1:39 PM

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

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  39. Catio TalesSeptember 21, 2013 at 5:24 PM

    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.......

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  40. Debra TaylorSeptember 21, 2013 at 5:43 PM

    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.



    Pet lovers please check out my homeless cat blog archives for some informative posts and stories about the cat abandoned/feral colony I manage.

    Debby in Arizona
    http://homelesscatcare.blogspot.com/

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  41. Katie IsabellaSeptember 22, 2013 at 3:04 PM

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

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  42. Gemini and IchiroSeptember 22, 2013 at 6:42 PM

    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...

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  43. Timmy TomcatSeptember 22, 2013 at 10:35 PM

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

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  44. Milo and Alfie MarshallSeptember 30, 2013 at 1:14 PM

    Beautiful memories. xx

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