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Sundays With Tabs the Cat, Makeup and Beauty Blog Mascot, Vol. 474

November 5th, 2017 by Karen 11 Comments

It was a dark and stormy night…

Actually, not really. It was a clear and chilly morning.

You know, we used to — well, not we. Tabs mostly. He used to outsource the first patrol of the day to a freelance security company, but in his semi-retirement, he’s come to realize that he’s an early riser and enjoys getting up before the sun.

This morning’s pre-dawn patrol was uneventful, so Tabs cut it short and caught up on some reading instead.

He’s been doing a lot of reading lately to his little sister/pet assistant intern. Their favorite book is called Big Cats, by National Geographic Kids, although he’s a little offended that he wasn’t hired to model for it. He is, after all, a big cat.

The second patrol occurs at 10 a.m. on the dot, and today’s was also relatively uneventful, so Tabs took the opportunity to lounge in the front yard and absorb nature’s bountiful gifts.

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For years after we moved here to Novato, whenever Tabs and I would go outside for walks, he would always try to make his way south. He’d head straight toward the south edge of the circle, then south down the hill toward the freeway, I think because it was in the direction of our old Mill Valley home.

It’s only been within the past few years that he doesn’t really do that anymore. I think he finally realizes that this part of the North Bay is where he officially resides.

He loves relaxing in the front yard, looking at flowers, listening to the neighbors, and loving love.

Semi-retirement ain’t bad.

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Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

Sundays With Tabs the Cat, Makeup and Beauty Blog Mascot, Vol. 474 / Originally published November 5th, 2017

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  1. Chelsea says

    November 5th, 2017 at 1:58 pm

    Love the tail swish in that last video! Looks like a good book! What a good big brother.

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  2. Linda Libra Loca says

    November 5th, 2017 at 11:30 pm

    So attentive of him to teach her that young and leave his own pride aside. He is not only a big cat, he is a great cat!
    Linda Libra Loca recently posted … Inspired by Dior Precious Rocks Holiday 2017

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  3. Petra says

    November 6th, 2017 at 7:25 am

    1. Assuming you “went there,” what mascara are you wearing today? I did not go there… I didn’t even brush my teeth this morning #babynotsleeping
    2. When was the last time you hosted a dinner party? I think that was new years eve 2014… goodness that was a long time ago
    3. Would you fare better in a dance battle or a rap battle? Dance. Can’t rap to save my life but move somewhat dance like I can probobly manage
    4. Where are you in the world right now? Tumba (suburb sluth of Stockholm, Sweden
    5. If you had the chance to go into space as a tourist, would you go? Seriously no… just the thought makes me freak out
    BONUS QUESTION >> What’s your favorite kind of soup?
    Hubbys fish soup! Made with chunky salsa and leeks.. amazeballs

    Thanks for the hug! Sending one right back to you!

    500!?? OMG way to go!

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  4. Kim says

    November 6th, 2017 at 10:32 am

    Tabs takes his patrolling seriously. Just look at that tail swish! I’m glad he has a formal training program for his intern/little sis to learn about the big cats. He wouldn’t want her to grow up thinking all big cats were as awesome as he is. 🙂

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  5. Sarah Lowes says

    November 6th, 2017 at 1:13 pm

    What a fabulous bottom and a wonderful tail!

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    • Karen says

      November 6th, 2017 at 4:00 pm

      I swear it gets floofier every day, Sarah!

      Reply
  6. Christina says

    November 6th, 2017 at 2:18 pm

    Yup, that’s a happy cat right there. The tail swish says it all!

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    • Karen says

      November 6th, 2017 at 3:56 pm

      Hi Christina,

      I think semi-retirement has been good to him. It’s definitely keeps him in good spirits! 🙂

      Reply
  7. Annemarie Harrison says

    November 6th, 2017 at 6:50 pm

    Karen, OMG, when Rose saw Tabs roll over on his handsome belly, I almost couldn’t control her! Thank goodness you are in California and we are in New Jersey or we would have serious relationship problems here!
    Seriously, Rose is 13 1/2 and I hate to say it but I see her slowing down too. More sleeping, less activity, and her belly is a little bigger too.
    Vet says she is great for her age, and I agree but I worry about her health and future. She is my everything and my buddy. We have been through a lot together.
    Sigh!
    xoxo
    Anne Marie

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    • Sarah Lowes says

      November 7th, 2017 at 2:43 am

      Anne Marie – try this simple Chinese acupressure daily treatment for cats: using your thumb and index finger, gently trace down Rose’s back from the base of her neck to her tail, keeping the vertebrae between the thumb and finger.

      Finish by tracing down sideways from the top of the spine, following the line of the last rib, to underneath her tummy on both sides.

      This encourages the flow of Chi and energy to all the internal organs and keeps them healthy on a daily basis for longer.

      If you’re interested, I got this from ‘Animal Accupressure Illustrated:The Cat’ by Deanna S. Smith from Amazon.

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      • Annemarie Harrison says

        November 7th, 2017 at 7:22 am

        Sarah,
        Thank you so much!

        Reply

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