Rather a Setback

Hello everyone, Rainbow reporting!

Yes, I have had a problem and I have to admit that, as Mummy has pointed out, it is partly my own fault that it has gone on for so long.

A few days after my last post, Mummy went out for a long leisurely lunch with some friends ... and returned to find me with my left flank covered in blood. She made two quick telephone calls and then I was placed gently into my PTU (I was very good and did not try to escape!) for a visit to the dreaded V-E-T.

It was not clear what the problem was so the V-E-T shaved a large patch. The skin was very inflamed where I had chewed until I drew blood but for no obvious reason so, after antibiotic and anti-inflammatory jabs, I returned home with a bald patch, some pills and one of those horrid stiff collars.

I was making steady progress and feeling much better - the bald area was still irritating but nothing that a good chew would not sort out ... Yes, you've guessed ... I decided to remove my collar ...I went to show Mummy how clever I had been, but for some reason she was NOT impressed! My other two attempts to "self-medicate" were rather more discreet but, of course, all this slowed down my recovery.

Finally, the wounds have healed; the V-E-T is pleased (so is Mummy!). Best of all, the patch is not so bald!!


 A few days ago, I received this card.

I think it was a gentle reminder that I have been neglecting my blog!

It is good to be back - I have missed you all, especially my very special friend, Harry.

Belated Happy Thanksgiving.

Purrs ... Rainbow.

Hooray! Back at last!

Yes, it really is Rainbow here!

Sorry, it has been so long - once or twice, I wondered whether I would ever talk to all my furiends again - but now I have very good news to report ...

Mummy is better; she says that my nursing and all your special purrs have done the trick; both of us would like to say a big thank you for all the messages, purrs, hugs, etc.

This week, Mummy has been playing with the flashy picture-box; she says she is determined to show everyone some special photos of me but, so far,  I have not been very cooperative ... Well, would you like it if your very best hidey hole was invaded? She said I was looking so adorable that she could not resist!

Last Tuesday, a nice young man (so Mummy tells me - I kept out of sight) came to upgrade our internet service, so my paws are crossed for easier and more frequent blogging from now onwards.

Happy Caturday!

Purrs ... Rainbow

On the Road to Recovery

Hello everyone! Rainbow here, wishing you all a happy October ...

The good news is that Mummy is on the road to recovery - thank you for all the special purrs; I know they have helped her.

Today she is well enough to help me write this short post and she says that I can catch up with some comments as well!

Another piece of good news ... Our flashy picture-box is back from the camera vet so there might be some photographs soon ...

Now, I must snuggle up with Mummy and make sure she does not get too tired - she says I am a good nurse. Isn't that kind of her?

Purrs ... Rainbow

Troubles on Thursday

One of Mummy's sayings is

             "It never rains but it pours!"

 and this year she has certainly been correct as far as the weather is concerned.

Now it is true in the way she usually means it!

First, I wasn't well and then, just as we were ready to start posting again, disaster hit our internet connection - still not working - and now Mummy is ill.

My reserve typist is posting this while I am on nursing duty.

I am doing my best to look after Mummy, but I think she could do with some special purrs ...

Hoping to be back soon!

Purrs ... Rainbow

Smiles and Sobs on Saturday

Hello everyone, I am back!!

Smiles ... because I am myself again, eating well and purring frequently.

A big thank you to all of you who have asked after me and sent messages - I hope to catch up with comments soon - also welcome to all those who are now following this blog - sorry my posts have had to dry up for a while.

Sobs ... because, just as we were ready to begin posting again disaster struck our internet connection - I have sent Mummy to our local Library with strict instructions about what to type, but our time allowance there is very limited and, of course, I cannot snoopervise!!

I am overwhelmed and truly honoured by the beautiful poem which my very special friend Harry from Cherry City Kitties wrote about me - special purrs to you, dear Harry, I have been missing you too.

Happy Caturday to you all - another post will follow shortly, I hope!

Purrs ... Rainbow

My First Award

I am so thrilled; my friend Harry from Cherry City Kitties has nominated me for the Beautiful Blogger Award.



The last few days, I have not been feeling quite myself  (Mummy has been rather concerned - she even mentioned the V-E-T at one point), so this is just what I need to cheer me up!!

Thank you so much, Harry.




Seven things about me:

(1) I am called Rainbow because I am pure white and white is composed of all the colours of the spectrum;

(2) Two of my favourite foods are cheese and ham;

(3) I am an indoor cat living in an old house with lots of cosy spots and plenty of hiding places;

(4) I like to attract Mummy's attention with a gentle chirrup and seldom meow loudly;

(5) My ears are odd - one 'cat' ear and one 'bear' ear. The 'bear' ear results from the removal, about a year ago, of a nasty growth.

(6) I am rather shy and prefer a quiet life (which is what Mummy and I enjoy together nearly all the time);

(7) I don't know when I was born so my Official Birthday is my Gotcha Day and I also share Mummy's Birthday (but more about that another time ...).

Now 15 nominations:

Forever Foster  (for Fui, Suey and Lishy - my first blogging friends)

Hannah and Lucy 

Andrea and the Celestial Kitties

Connie

Fuzzy Tales

The Chans

Alexi

Angel and Kirby

Katnip Lounge

Marg

Jan's Funny Farm

Everycat

GTnCo

Cory

Sparkle the Designer Cat


all of whom are amongst those who have welcomed me to the Cat Blogosphere.

The rules for accepting this award are

(1) Thank and link back to the sender;

(2) List seven things about you that readers may not know;

(3) Nominate 15 bloggers for the award.

Looking forward to learning more about you!!

Purrs ... Rainbow

World Cat (Wednes)day

A Happy World Cat Day to you all.

May those who are in need find help and may all of us who are settled in our forever homes remember how fortunate we are.

Purrs ... Rainbow