The Bayou has already seen its share of cold days this winter. The north wind whips down the hill out to the end of the pier something fierce. Usually, I never think twice about letting our cat, Ms. Put our of the house anytime she wants to escape from being underfoot, but today it was just too cold for comfort. I tried my best to keep her inside but she was having no part of that! She won and out she went! As old as she is, she is a most hardy cat. She loves being inside by the fireplace but she will let out a bloodcurdling howl if you do not open the door when she decides! Ms. Put is a very feisty cat that does not think twice of attacking anything that invades her territory nor does she worry about a bit of weather. Hot or cold, rainy or clear..it matters not, she wants out when she wants out and not a minute later! So I opened the door, she sniffed the air and after a few minutes of deciding, she was on her way to explore the garden. Ahh, my brave Kitty! A few hours later as I was meandering around outside, I spied her sleeping in a sunny corner of the garden. So that is where she sneaks off to hide! Then I had to start laughing! She was sleeping in the sun alright, but it was the funniest object that she chose as a bed. There she was sound asleep in a wire hanging basket that had fallen to the ground. This would not have
been so hilarious had the basket still had its liner, but it was empty. I cannot imagine that the wire was doing much to protect her from the wind. I tried to persuade her to reenter the house where at least it is some warmer. Nope..she just looked at me and yawned, then went back to sleep! I love this dear little cat and would not have her any different! Feisty, fickle, and finicky..I believe the words were created just to describe Ms. Put!
