I met a traveller from an antique land

[tamaranth]

Yesterday the post-move slump hit: but Star Landlady bugshaw suggested some Acquisitional Therapy, and today we collected ...




Ozymandias (nee Sunny), a three-year-old ex-feral, ex-Blue Cross, ex-tuogh male tabby with gorgeous markings, a slight weight problem, lots of muscle and a very sweet temperament.

Oz is keen to start posting at ozymandias_cat*, once he has helped me with some pieces of paper that need pinning down, and investigated the wardrobe more thoroughly.

*why, yes, I am a batty old cat-lady. Your point?

Comments

[lamentables.livejournal.com]

\kitty/

He looks gorgeous. May you have many happy years together.

[tamaranth.livejournal.com]

It's good to have a young cat -- and he has LOTS of energy. (Though right now is sleeping off the excitement under the bed)

[melusina]

N'awww! What a handsome boy. . .Congratulations!

[tamaranth.livejournal.com]

thank you! He is soooo pretty. I fell for him instantly.

[ladymoonray.livejournal.com]

Oh, he's lovely!

[tamaranth.livejournal.com]

isn't he gorgeous? I went in with the notion of matching black cats, but fell for Ozy (nee Sunny) as soon as I saw him. And non-black makes a change!

[pds-lit.livejournal.com]

I'm so glad to see this pic! Give the new boy a cuddle from us.

[tamaranth.livejournal.com]

he is much cuddled! (And very hefty)

[realthog.livejournal.com]

So glad to hear you've acquired a new cat! Give Oz a tickle behind the ears from me.

Hope the post-move slump has evaporated already.

[tamaranth.livejournal.com]

post-move slump still bubbling under, but 'twas expected and I'm sure it'll pass soon. (Nanowrimo! must get started)

[serennos.livejournal.com]

He looks as though he's already made himself thoroughly at home - congratulations (and what a fabulous name)! :^D

[tamaranth.livejournal.com]

The naming of cats is a difficult matter
It isn't just one of your holiday games
You may think at first I'm as mad as a hatter
when I tell you a cat must have three different names.

(So Sunny's the first, Ozymandias is the next and I have no idea of the third though G suggests Magnificat. I don't think he has the dignity for it, though.)

[geekmama.livejournal.com]

He's beautiful! And vast! And I was so happy to see this on my flist today. Congratulations to you both.

[tamaranth.livejournal.com]

Life's more complete with a kitty. (Had in mind that I'd get two, but he has personality and weight for two normal cats!)

[woolymonkey.livejournal.com]

He looks gorgeous on that rug!

[tamaranth.livejournal.com]

... especially now it is strewn with catnip ...

[antipope-cats.livejournal.com]

H33 1Z S00000000 PR1TT1!

[tamaranth.livejournal.com]

he is pretteh AND SWEET

[lj_stowaway]

eeeeeeeeeeee! What a handsome boy! I hope the two of you have a long and happy time together.

[tamaranth.livejournal.com]

I couldn't face taking on another elderly cat, though there were some real sweeties. Luckily I found it relatively easy to be Heartless.

[http://users.livejournal.com/la_marquise_de_/]

oh, handsome boy. May I come and visit him some time, please?

[tamaranth.livejournal.com]

please do -- it'd be lovely to see you! (And Ozy agrees)

[http://users.livejournal.com/la_marquise_de_/]

When would be convenient?

[tamaranth.livejournal.com]

more or less any time this week, as and when suits you! (Am out for fireworks tomorrow evening: otherwise, taking it easy.)
See B's email ...

[ramtops.livejournal.com]

He looks very splendid indeed - welcome, Ozymandias.

Our new furry commandoes are Ron and Henry (http://www/jordan-cats.org), who landed with us on Friday night at the stellar age of 8 weeks.

[tamaranth.livejournal.com]

Ron and Henry are ever so CUTE. (Suspect Ozy is ex-farm cat: he has the fringed ears and the demeanour. And is not good with stairs.)

[brisingamen.livejournal.com]

Excellent; I was hoping you would decide to give a home to another cat.

I'd tell you he's utterly gorgeous, but Minnow has just got onto the desk, and we all know there is no gorgeous cat in the world but her, so ... (but he is, so there).

[tamaranth.livejournal.com]

he is ever so handsome: beautiful spotted tummy! (But obviously not as gorgeous as Minnow, 'cause who is?)

[fishlifter.livejournal.com]

He's so lovely, and I'm so pleased you've got him.

And I hope that not too many of his works make you despair...

[tamaranth.livejournal.com]

Life feels a little more complete now!
Only one brief moment of despair at odour of Works in hall. But it has faded, so may have just been a minor stress.
Love kitty in your icon! Ozy not quite that huge. Though possibly as heavy.

[surliminal.livejournal.com]

aw, excellent!

[surliminal.livejournal.com]

ps quite like my Java glad i haven't got the only 3 yr old tabby with a slight tub!!:-)

[tamaranth.livejournal.com]

It feels like solid muscle, but he was heavy enough at one point to dislocate his elbow! (Suspect he terrorised other cats at last abode and stole their dinners.)

[asynje.livejournal.com]

Aw - now I want a cat again.

He looks very handsome.

[tamaranth.livejournal.com]

Kitties very pretty! And good with children!

[ivory-goddess.livejournal.com]

Blimey, that was quick!

Hopefully he's a lap-cat.

[tamaranth.livejournal.com]

Losing Shiva feels like much longer ago than it really is -- I think the move has added distance. And B was right in thinking this would snap me out of post-move slump.

Has not squashed me by sitting in my lap properly yet, but he is fond of sprawling on my stomach and head-butting me. Ouch.

[ivory-goddess.livejournal.com]

I didn't mean it was too quick - I meant you were talking about it on Friday and this seemed so soon afterwards!

I hope you are very happy together.

[abrinsky.livejournal.com]

Oh lovely... (always wanted a tabby).

[tamaranth.livejournal.com]

he is a proper farm cat, fringy ears and attitude but ever so friendly!

[abrinsky.livejournal.com]

... which makes him sound even better!

[zoo-music-girl.livejournal.com]

Aww! He's lovely. I shall look forward to meeting him. Will mail you some possible dates later.

[pennski.livejournal.com]

Oh this is good news and a gorgeous cat. I'm sure his third name will appear when it is required.

[yalovetz]

Oooh!

Z and I have just asked permission from our landlords to get a cat. Fingers crossed!

[easterbunny.livejournal.com]

What a handsome devil. Hurrah!

[ms-cataclysm.livejournal.com]

Miaow from my two

[tessabeth.livejournal.com]

Oh, he's lovely! And he looks so much like Rhubarb. That patient-but-not-for-long expression that sighs, "Yes? Your point is...?"

I'm v. glad he's arrived chez Tamaranth :)