I am Miss Puss. I will be your guide this evening while Gerry is off committing poetry at Stone Circle.
We have some interesting neighbors in the vicinity of the Writing Studio and Bait Shop. Here, for example, is Daddy Loooooong-Legs. You will notice that he has only seven legs. He had an unfortunate encounter with a garter snake. However, I am fond of Daddy and dispatched the snake. No photos of that.
If you look very closely, you can see a translucent, opalescent insect on Daddy’s leaf. It’s quite attractive, but not in very good focus. Ah well. Finally, here is a cartoon for you.
These are, as you have no doubt sussed out for yourself, more of those tedious Epipactis helleborine that have so absorbed Gerry this week. But these examples have faces with large yellow noses and green muttonchop whiskers and big rosy chins. You see? I do have a sense of humor.
Pleasant evening to you.
Torch Lake Views 
Fee
August 1, 2010
Written by Fee on behalf of Miss Jazzy:
What lovely pictures – however I am a trifle disappointed that the Daddy Looooooong legs isn’t considered prey in itself. Such a thing would send the smallest member of my personal staff (she’s such a girly!) into squeals of horror and I would be obliged to dispatch the beastie forthwith in order to maintain the peace and quiet in my household. Still, the odd tiresome chore is made tolerable by the regular dispensing of cat treats, chin-tickles and tummy rubs by said smallest member of staff.
I am very impressed that you dealt with the snake in such a firm manner – we don’t have them over here so I haven’t your experience, I’m afraid. Well, must be off, it’s nap time. I’m exhausted, having been awake for nearly a whole hour … but I do look forward to hearing more from you in future, Miss Puss.
May your life never run short of kitty-kibble.
Gerry
August 1, 2010
Miss Puss is resting from her labors, and I’m back on duty. Charmed to meet you, Miss Jazzy. I’m glad you liked the pictures.
Garter snakes don’t pose much of a challenge for a cat who lives with dogs. The owl, on the other hand, bears watching. As to spiders, well, let’s just say that Wolf Spiders are not welcome anywhere in the vicinity of the Writing Studio and Bait Shop. The rest of ’em we can deal with.
OK, Puss can deal with.
Anna
August 1, 2010
What a sweet Miss Puss. When I was a kid, I used to pick up Daddy-Long-Legs and hold them in my hand. I shudder at the thought now. LOL What a face on that flower!
Gerry
August 1, 2010
It’s funny–Daddy Long-Legs never used to bother me, but recently I find that I do not want them to land on my sleeve. I wonder why that should be?
P.j. grath
August 1, 2010
Gerry needs more time off, and you make a good substitute, Miss Puss. You are also very, very handsome and regal! Green eyes, lovely stripy face–shouldn’t you be addressed as “Your Highness”?
Gerry
August 1, 2010
Back again! I do need more time off, but it’s surprisingly difficult to get Miss Puss to paint the fence. As to her propers, let’s just say that appearances can be deceiving. When she’s at home, she is most likely to be called Pussybrat.
Wendi
August 1, 2010
Nice blog Miss Puss…even the spider! Thank you for covering for Gerry while she visited Stone Circle. We really enjoy her company here. Next time remind Gerry to get a chair when she arrives so she is more comfortable. Those stones and the ground are hard on one’s back. Remember, a happy Gerry is a happy Miss Puss, Cowboy and Sadie 😉
Gerry
August 6, 2010
Ha, and again ha! I can handle it. Next time just roll me near the fire and I’ll rest quietly until morning.
Kathy
August 1, 2010
Committing poetry! Is that what Gerry does, Miss Puss? Could you share some of her poetry with us? Pretty please? (Or would she strongly disagree?)
Gerry
August 6, 2010
Gerry might properly be said to commit doggerel, which as you might imagine does not meet with universal approval at the Writing Studio and Bait Shop.
Karma
August 2, 2010
Miss Puss, you have very lovely eyes. Thank you so much for the little tour. The cartoon faces are very cute.
Gerry
August 2, 2010
Thank you. We have some more cartoons in reserve.