I had an accident a week ago. Something bit my front paw as I was making my nightly rounds! It become terribly swollen and infected and I was taken to Dr. Seymore, the vet to the High Priests. Oh my he touched my paw and all manner of awful stuff came forth! I was given a large injection of antibiotics along with foot salve, and I have been enjoying hot Epsom Salt foot soaks every night. I am feeling so much better that I have recommenced my ramblings and the foot is not swollen any more. Here is a picture of my swollen foot:
As you can see I was well cared for by my keepers. I think they are going to take out some insurance on me. Egyptian priest cats with klutzy tendencies probably should be insured. I seem to have more than my share of incidents, all of which are accidental.
I have not been able to hunt since my paw was injured, but I am watching a mole hill closely in the side yard. Cliocatra is trying to catch it also and I have to periodically threaten her away from the mole hill to claim my territory.
The persimmons are falling in the back yard, and the coons are making nightly raids to consume them. Did you know you can tell what the winter will be like by opening the seed of a persimmon? If you open and see a spoon outlined there will be lots of snow. If you see a knife, get the kitty litter ready for you will need it for the ice to come! Just be sure not to short your feline's catbox. We get most upset about that. The Hotep is an expert weather prognosticator based on the signs from Mother Nature. There are many bois d'arc balls this fall also. That foretells a hard winter too, and they are also excellent insect repellants if you put them in your cabinets. Not to mention all the extra hair I am suddenly growing all over! I love my fur coat!
The leaves are turning gold and red, and the sunny days bring out the sulfur butterflies. I watch the birds sailing through the blue sky above, and think what a beautiful place to live. Soon it will be Halloween and I shall don my costume and go forth to solicit treats from all my friends in Avinger.
I hope they have some sardines and catnip. I don't care for candy much. I haven't decided on a costume yet. Do any of you wonderful readers have any ideas? If so, feel free to post a comment with your suggestions!
May your horn of plenty run over with the joys of Fall! Your Happy Hotep.
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