The Frost Report

It's been over a week now since the Frosts moved in and it sounds like they are a source of many smiles and laughs for my folks. Like this for example... here's an blurb from an email from my mom:

This just cracked me up. Dad kept saying this morning, "Is it thundering outside?" Actually, the thunder was the sound of two little critters running down the hallway. Anyway, I guess you had to be there, but it really made me laugh! I love the sound of thunder inside my house.

Here's another:

They still do disappearing acts, but I am getting used to their usual hiding places. This morning Mimsey climbed up on Dad's lap while he was reading the paper. I would have taken a picture of that, but he didn't have his shirt on. Last night they both layed on the couch with me for the entire Dancing with the Stars show! They love romping in the enclosed porch. They run up and down the steps, fly across the room and then turn around and run back into the house.

Oh,, but then this happened...

Today I went solo to take the kittens in their carrier to meet their new vet , Dr. Berger, and his staff. Right before I left, I asked Dad to put the kittens in the carrier, while I finished getting ready. Dad didn't go with me, because he had a dentist appointment. About three-fourths of the way to the clinic, I felt movement on the floor by my feet! I absolutely panicked when I saw both kittens on the floor! I could not imagine how they could have managed that - just like the escape artists at a Vegas show. Anyway, I managed to drive the rest of the way very slowly, because luckily they didn't get under the pedals, and there really wasn't a good place to pull over. Besides, I was afraid to open the door along the highway. By the time I got to the clinic, they had both moved to the back again. I got the attention of the receptionist , who helped corral them, and we each carried one into the building. We checked the carrier and found the escape route. Do you remember the small zipper on the top of the carrier? It is just big enough to reach into the carrier without opening the bigger sides on each end.. That zipper was open. I take the blame for that, because the other day I was checking out the carrier to see how to use it, and didn't zip up that one spot. Believe me, that was the first and last time that will ever happen! And, I will never underestimate what they are capable of escaping from.

The examination went fine. They were very good, although neither one was happy about that thermometer! He told me they were both very healthy. Before we left, I took a picture of Dr. Berger and the kittens. They all smiled! Going home was uneventful, because all zippers were closed this time! As a former teacher, I would give them a "C" for the trip up, but an " A" for the return home. They have been sleeping in the sunny spots on our porch all afternoon, and look so sweet and innocent - just like nothing ever happened. I think my blood pressure is back to normal by now. No, I will not be sending them back to you. This was a good lesson for me to learn, and besides, they have already won my heart.


And now, some pictures from my dad. First off,, the happy couple with their happy little pair...




One of Mimsey's hiding places...



Birdwatching....



Birdwaiting...



Boxing...



Nigel's favorite spot to nap...