Tabs was many things — pro feline football player, fashion phenom, philanthropist, seafood lover, fabulous chef — but one thing he wasn’t was a skilled fisherman. His lack of fishing skills was his secret shame.
He just didn’t have the patience for it. Sure, he loved fishing fashion, designer sunglasses and lounging by the lake with a bottle of bubbly, but the actual fishing part of it? Not a fan, and he REALLY didn’t like getting dirty pond water on his fur.
That being said, he was an award-winning three-time Novato Birding Champion. It’s just that fishing wasn’t one of his strengths.
One time he came home after a day on his yacht with a tall tale about a 45-pound marlin. He kept trying to convince me that he almost caught it, and he called it “the one that got away.” Quite frankly, I think he was full of catnip.
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Denise Sheffield says
June 16th, 2019 at 5:38 pmLove the paintings of Tabs! Tabs was too pampered to hunt for food, lol. He lived the good life!
Karen says
June 17th, 2019 at 1:40 pmSo true, Denise!
Chelsea says
June 16th, 2019 at 5:41 pmMy cat doesn’t even like fish! Jiji knows how to catch mousies pretty well so he protects our house.
Karen says
June 17th, 2019 at 1:40 pmGood job, Jiji, patrolling the house!
Tabs was cray about tuna and all forms of fish in cans. That’s one thing I miss the most, seeing him run into the kitchen whenever a can’s being opened.
L says
June 16th, 2019 at 10:40 pmOh, those pictures are so, so sweet . . . all the more reason to start “you know what”. And I just can’t help but tearing up again, but it’s all good.
Love, hugs
L
❤️
Karen says
June 17th, 2019 at 1:39 pmHi L,
I figure we’ll know when we’re ready. Just got back from a walk and saw the neighborhood kitty mayor, Harris! He stopped by for a quick pet but wasn’t in the mood for anything more than that. Cats are so fickle, but that’s what we love about ’em, right?
Natalie M says
June 17th, 2019 at 11:16 amLove these paintings! Really captures his adventurous spirit! 🙂
Karen says
June 17th, 2019 at 1:38 pmThanks Natalie! He was quite the cat, and he was never afraid to try something new! 🙂
Lily says
June 17th, 2019 at 12:02 pmLove Sundays with Tabs!!! This one is particularly creative. You have real talent Karen.
Karen says
June 17th, 2019 at 1:38 pmAww, thank you Lily! Hope your Monday is off to a great start.
Diana says
June 17th, 2019 at 2:12 pmCatnip tales are legendary, love to hear them 💖
Sarah Lowes says
June 18th, 2019 at 2:13 amLove the picture of him with a glass of bubbly!
My baby Viking has started pooping on the decking – sigh. I bet Tabs never did that…
Kim says
June 21st, 2019 at 12:40 pmThey’re all great but that last picture.. ahem, excuse me for a sec… gosh, it’s so DUSTY in here.. 🙂