The Boys remind me of James Herriott’s “The Christmas Day Kitten”. I cry every time I read it. A very good book to help explain hard things to children. But! It ends in joy! Blazing hearths belong to sweet kitties! Thanks, Georgia! Time to re-read that classic! >^..^<
We have an old fashioned looking black stove with gas flames that draws the kitties like a magnet. Not exactly like a wood fire but much less mess and no wood chores.
for the curious, it sounds kind of like hooga, with a hint of “hyuga”. Danish word meaning (very roughly) to get together with your friends, usually in candle or firelight, and feel really mellow and enjoy yourself, and generally involves alcohol. source: Sandi Toksvig in season 14, episode 2 of QI. It’s a great show if you like the British comedian panel show format.
What’s next? Georgia, the man and the felines all gathered around the old time PHILCO radio and listening to the Fireside Chat’s? Maybe even an episode of The Shadow or the Jack Benny Show?
I had an exercise bike with a wide seat. It happened to be parked so that the seat was over the baseboard heater. On cold winter nights, one of my cats would eschew the comfort of snuggling with me, and curl up on the seat to sleep. She left little punctures in the vinyl from hanging on.
I remember the first time I slept in front of a wood fire. That lovely wood-fire smell lingered in my jammies for days, and fifty years later every time I smell a wood fire that evening comes back.
Our guys love the “bright warm,” (as we think they think of it) when it’s really cold or cold and damp. We have a love seat and small rocker right in front of ours. Our “Elvis cat,” Waffle, stretches out full length on it, and resents it when we want to sit down. (He’ll then come and sit on us, and resent it if we decide to get up.) 8-ball uses “his” rocker, which is a little further from the fire, because he has a “magnificent pelt” (long, very thick, silky fur) and sleeping closer makes him too warm. He’s also more intelligent and wary than Waffle, having “gone a-Viking” when he was young, and learned from more extensive experience.
butler2jc almost 7 years ago
love their jammies!
Dirty Dragon almost 7 years ago
“This is BCN signing off for the night. Have a warm and comfy evening.”
Robin Harwood almost 7 years ago
The boys speak Danish?
butler2jc almost 7 years ago
i always learn something here! must use that!
butler2jc almost 7 years ago
we had a danish caregiver, she’d flip if i could say that!
Gloria Fleming almost 7 years ago
i had to google it. like Butler2jc, i’m always learning something, either from the boys or the commentors. Love Lupin’s new pjs
Adiraiju almost 7 years ago
I’m with Elvis. Whenever things get THAT cozy, I tend to get restless. I’m just waiting for the other shoe to drop…
dadoctah almost 7 years ago
Maybe Elvis can’t sleep, but as expected he’s “not sleeping” right in front of the fireplace.
Rosette almost 7 years ago
I hope the man put a grate on the fire!
Rosette almost 7 years ago
Jammies and a fire…. those boys know how to enjoy life!
poppet bear almost 7 years ago
Hmm, interesting description Puck gives there “log cabin wrapped in bacon”. Of course everything’s better with bacon :)
Love them all in their jammies, curled up in the log position in front of the fire
cat19632001 almost 7 years ago
I assume Puck has a mug of cocoa there.
Zev almost 7 years ago
A Christmas decoration already? Okay, I admit it, I’ve been playing my Elvis Xmas playlist for a week now.
shaunnmunn almost 7 years ago
The Boys remind me of James Herriott’s “The Christmas Day Kitten”. I cry every time I read it. A very good book to help explain hard things to children. But! It ends in joy! Blazing hearths belong to sweet kitties! Thanks, Georgia! Time to re-read that classic! >^..^<
arolarson Premium Member almost 7 years ago
We have an old fashioned looking black stove with gas flames that draws the kitties like a magnet. Not exactly like a wood fire but much less mess and no wood chores.
Nuliajuk almost 7 years ago
I’m with Elvis on this one. I don’t even like candles because open flames indoors make me nervous.
ladykat almost 7 years ago
We have a gas fireplace to heat our apartment. Yum Yum likes to sleep on it when it’s not running.
maestrabella67 almost 7 years ago
Wow! Danish! I know what hygge is!
Happy, happy, happy!!! Premium Member almost 7 years ago
Elvis the guard cat. Gotta love him.
Happy, happy, happy!!! Premium Member almost 7 years ago
Hygge.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hygge
dstarfire almost 7 years ago
for the curious, it sounds kind of like hooga, with a hint of “hyuga”. Danish word meaning (very roughly) to get together with your friends, usually in candle or firelight, and feel really mellow and enjoy yourself, and generally involves alcohol. source: Sandi Toksvig in season 14, episode 2 of QI. It’s a great show if you like the British comedian panel show format.
Fiona D Premium Member almost 7 years ago
Elvis. What he said. LMAO! Only Elvis. . .
sarah413 Premium Member almost 7 years ago
What’s next? Georgia, the man and the felines all gathered around the old time PHILCO radio and listening to the Fireside Chat’s? Maybe even an episode of The Shadow or the Jack Benny Show?
steverinoCT almost 7 years ago
I had an exercise bike with a wide seat. It happened to be parked so that the seat was over the baseboard heater. On cold winter nights, one of my cats would eschew the comfort of snuggling with me, and curl up on the seat to sleep. She left little punctures in the vinyl from hanging on.
momma-tink almost 7 years ago
Dear Elvis. Always the Siamese You Cannot Please. Makes me love him all the more
enigmamz almost 7 years ago
Don’t let Hobbes know that there is a lit fireplace over here!
Queen of America almost 7 years ago
1. love the jams 2. ty to dstarfire for not making me google it 3. I’m with Elvis – fire scares me.
dogday Premium Member almost 7 years ago
I remember the first time I slept in front of a wood fire. That lovely wood-fire smell lingered in my jammies for days, and fifty years later every time I smell a wood fire that evening comes back.
dogday Premium Member almost 7 years ago
The only thing that looks cozier than a curled-up cat or dog is when they start dreaming.
scaeva Premium Member almost 7 years ago
I’d say “hygge” pretty much sums up Georgia’s work.
scaeva Premium Member almost 7 years ago
Our guys love the “bright warm,” (as we think they think of it) when it’s really cold or cold and damp. We have a love seat and small rocker right in front of ours. Our “Elvis cat,” Waffle, stretches out full length on it, and resents it when we want to sit down. (He’ll then come and sit on us, and resent it if we decide to get up.) 8-ball uses “his” rocker, which is a little further from the fire, because he has a “magnificent pelt” (long, very thick, silky fur) and sleeping closer makes him too warm. He’s also more intelligent and wary than Waffle, having “gone a-Viking” when he was young, and learned from more extensive experience.
Hygge, indeed!
Gent almost 7 years ago
What? I thought cats loved warmth.
Teto85 Premium Member almost 7 years ago
We use Gemütlichkeit, but that’s only because the Mrs and I also speak German.
Lady Bri almost 7 years ago
Don’t worry Elvis! Unfortunately it does burn out.
opsono almost 7 years ago
And what kind of IKEA furniture is HYGGE?
Sue Ellen almost 7 years ago
I’m thinking that banner would make a nice counted cross stitch sampler. Just stitch in a small holiday icon on each side, and hang it on the door!
DankMemes almost 7 years ago
I love charts
artandbreath over 1 year ago
I’m with Elvis. We lost everything in a wildfire. I could never have a fireplace and enjoy it.