When I saw Leila stretched out like that, I just knew I had to take a picture. She'll not thank me for it, but she just looks so relaxed -- such a contrast to how she was only a few months ago.

Manasse has grown BIG, and heavy with it, even though he's not podgy or anything. He's not a lapcat and he hates being picked up and held, but he loves to be cuddled when he's relaxing like this. He'll start a very deep, and very contented purr.

And I agree that Clio is a very pretty pussycat. She's small and light, but her fur is thick and luxurious, and she really is the sweetest cat once you get to know her (and she, you).

Hey! Do not mock the eunuch! It wasn't his choice, and I feel guilty enough.

I can't imagine my life without them.

Most of my cats have been black. Emil, my first cat, was a black-and-white tom, but the two who came after him were black from the tips of their nose to the tips of their tail, and obviously, Leila's totally black as well. Manasse's my first cat with a coat that shows a complete absence of black.

Yes, Manasse's eyes are definitely more yellow than those of the other two. How's your Tilly? Still as rambunctious as ever?

Evil? No, I wouldn't say that -- she's got character!

And ooooh, a grey kitty...I've always wanted a grey...

She does look a bit funny in that picture, doesn't she? She either looks pooped or spaced out! But I'm so happy she's back to her usual chilled self again, after months of having that bee in her bonnet. She snapped out of her funk just before I reached the end of my tether, and did something I would have regretted all my life.

It's her sheepskin, slung over the back of the sofa -- she won't allow the other two to park their bums there, or even walk over it. She likes to sort of burrow into it, which is what you see her doing here.

Good to have you back in the fold, too!

I wholeheartedly agree! ;-)

Aren't they just?

They're spoilt little brats, really...but I wouldn't be without any of them. They're my woobies. ;-)

They are all so grown up and peaceful.

Oh, but I'm sure you know that appearances can be deceptive! I may have caught them snoozing, but most of the time, they drive me batty with their constant bickering and running after each other. Still, wouldn't have it any other way, really...