Europa Cold (well, not quite, but still...)

[greygirlbeast]

An extraordinarily cold morning here in Providence, or so it seems to me. Since I woke, the temperature has soared to a balmy 18F (though, factor in the wind chill, and it feels like 4F). An incredibly cold and windy night. All night, the wind buffeted and battered the house. We slept with the fireplace burning, which we've never done before.

I was an utter slug yesterday. I did almost nothing. I tried to remember to breathe. Oh, wait, I bathed.

And Spooky went out and adopted a new cat. He is Linus Beane Thumbknuckle (he came with the Linus part attached, and it fit so well, we kept it), a three-year-old polydactyl Lynx-point "Siamese" mix. Though, to me, he looks more bobcat than any manner of Siamese. I deem him a mutt. He has six toes on three feet, and five on one back foot. Almost a whole extra foot's worth of toes, so he's a proper Hemingway cat. Skittish as hell, and poor Hubero just wants to play. Linus spent the night in Spooky's sewing room, but he's beginning to venture forth into the vasty world beyond. I think he's even explored the front parlor. Linus weighs 8.75 pounds, to Hubero's 11. By the way, two cats is the absolute feline limit for this household. No exceptions.

A medium-bad seizure last night. Sometimes they come whether I rest or not.

And Vince has turned in the final illustration for A is for Alien. The platypus swears that A is for Alien is what all the cool kids are giving for Solstice presents this year, even though the publication date isn't until February. The best presents come after all the crazed holiday hoopla. Or so says the wizened monotreme.

There are two photos from yesterday, behind the cut:





Yesterday morning. The snow from my office window.



Last night, while I was recuperating from the fit, Linus joined me on the bed. Look upon those paws and be amazed.

Comments

[robyn-ma.livejournal.com]

Aaahaha. Linus has the 'tude in that photo. 'I not know why lady wear spiederz on legs. Dese hoomans iz weerd. But I keep dem anywai.'

[txtriffidranch.livejournal.com]

I realize that he doesn't have quite enough toes, but you didn't name him "Ichthyostega"? (I have to say that he looks like an incredible cat. Be careful: I may have to swipe a tissue sample so I can grow my own.)

[madrial.livejournal.com]

Linus is beautiful, if very un-Siamese looking. I am suitably jealous that you now have two cats.

[humglum.livejournal.com]

He is a total mutt. I love his "wild cat" coloring.

[madrial.livejournal.com]

He is a gorgeous colour and his fur looks so thick and velvety.

Off Topic

[borggrrl.livejournal.com]

I don't know if you've seen this Cthulhu wreath (http://www.amazon.com/Toy-Vault-TOY12527-Cthulhu-Wreath/dp/B000VK0VDK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=toys-and-games&qid=1228521601&sr=8-2) yet, but it reminded me of you.

[sovay]

He is Linus Beane Thumbknuckle (he came with the Linus part attached, and it fit so well, we kept it), a three-year-old polydactyl Lynx-point "Siamese" mix.

Hey, Linus! He is beautiful.

[k-t-r.livejournal.com]

Pretty view and a beautiful kitty cat!

[kiaduran.livejournal.com]

Beautiful kitty and lovely, fat feet - perfect for ruling the universe.

[alvyarin.livejournal.com]

eeeeeee he is so cute. I love his little grumpy-old-man face and his huuuuge feets.

[humglum.livejournal.com]

He's really slender and fine-boned, so his feet look extra huge when he's walking around. I love our little mutant. The boys just had a close-up with no hissing, but they're both keeping a good bit of personal space between them.

[tsarina.livejournal.com]

What a lovely cat. He's like winter sky.

[mellawyrden.livejournal.com]

I hope you're feeling much better today.

Linus looks like a cougar! I love his cougar-coloured nose. are there claws in each of those toes? What a pretty kitty.

[scarletboi.livejournal.com]

Those spidery pajamas are in Kat's collection of comfy pants.

We were disappointed that Target didn't have new halloween PJs this year.

[xanadu-dreamer.livejournal.com]

What a gorgeous cat. That grumpy expression and extra toes. . . I do believe you have a winner. =)

I recognize that shirt! Actually, I usually use it as a sleep top, too, since it's so faded now.

[cause-catyljan.livejournal.com]

I looked upon your spider-pants and was amazed.

[kalamah.livejournal.com]

My six-toes-on-all-four-paws cat named Devon approves. I agree!

[mb2u]

He's very much the mutt cat, which is cool, since those are usually the best ones. I love the grumpy look, because you know he really likes it...

mutant

[smallpinkfish.livejournal.com]

your cat is hideous. it looks like the offspring of a siamese and a coon-cat, if such a thing is possible. I would kill it immediately, if it weren't adorable. is weren't a word?

[serenavalentino.livejournal.com]

Speaking of Europa, do you if the ice core samples were taken? I watched something on the Discovery network back when I had TV and haven't heard anything since. I am sorely out of the loop these days.

[serenavalentino.livejournal.com]

That is to say:

Speaking of Europa, do you know if the ice core samples were taken? I watched something on the Discovery network back when I had TV and haven't heard anything since. I am sorely out of the loop these days.

For the life of me I can't seem to delete the other comment.