The Tribe checks in

[rkidsrcats]

Yeah, we've been out of touch for a while. But Mom and Dad gave us the best present ever this spring! An enclosed deck/porch! All PT cats are invited to drop by for a cool glass of lemonade and a chat on our porch this summer. Here's some pictures a few days after it was completed and we were all allowed out for a promenade on the deck.

Percy lounging by the new back door.

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Scooter checking out the quality of the carpentry

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Annie on the rail, looking for crows

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William checking out the new deck furniture - what no cushions?

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and finally Pippin - definitely our most "stressed" cat

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Norbert and Tiger photos coming soon.

This is where you'll find the Tribe of 7 this summer! All hands (paws) on deck!

[lvpets2002]

:love: Awee How So Sweet & Adorable They All Are.. great pics thanks

[catmandu]

WOW WE LOVE :love: YOUR OUTDOOR ENCLOSURE!!!
COULD YOU PLEASE TAKE A FEW PHOTOS OF IT SO I CAN SHOW MY CONTRACTOR?
YOUR CATS ALL LOOK SO HAPPY THERE ANND I KNOW THAT THE FOUND HOTEL CATS WOULD LOVE THAT TOO!!:cool::love:
THANK YOU SO MUCH.
WAS IT A LOT TOO BUILD IF THATS NOT BEING TOO NOSY!!!:cool:

[rkidsrcats]

Gary -
I'll gather some photos of the whole process - we did it in two phases to get to this point. Next we are going to add a permanent roof - right now it is just lattice and we would like to keep out the rain eventually.
I'll post them and send you a link on tribeof7.com - give me a couple of days to find all the photo files.

We did all the work ourselves - hubby is very handy at designing and we both have woodworking skills and the tools to do it, so cost was materials only - and sweat on our part. I would say $800-$1000 so far - the roof and gutter system will be at least that in addition.

;)

[jazzcat]

That looks great! My guys would love that, are you for hire?!

Nice to see the tribe. Look forward to pics of Norbert and Tiger.

[Killearn Kitties]

Well I'm glad to see that you have not just frittered away your time while you have not been here. :D What a fantastic porch you have built. It looks so cool and airy, and The Tribe will be grateful for it during the whole summer.

[Vermontcat]

I love your new porch/deck and it looks like all of your cats love it too!:D
I'd really like to see more photos of you putting it together since we are planning to build a new deck this summer.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Welcome back!!!:) Your new porch looks great and your cats look like they're in heaven.:) I'd also like to see more of your new porch and more pictures of your cats too.

[trayi52]

Oh boy, do I love that porch. I've been wanting one myself, I know Oscar, and Grover would absolutely love it!

Good to hear and see you again. It has been a long time, and I really love you all a lot.

Willie:)

[Barbara]

Tigris and Filou asks whether it's catnip lemonade you're offering ;)
If yes you can certainly wait for them to appear on this wonderful summer porch.
Glad to see the tribe back:D

[rkidsrcats]

We know we don't post enough, but mom is always working. Thanks for remembering us and checking in.

As promised, some photos of Norbert and Tiger on the deck. And a link to our newest gallery on tribeof7.com that shows a little more detail of the new Promenade Deck :cool:

Click here to go to the Tribe of 7 photo gallery "All Cats on Deck" (http://tribeof7.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=122)

Oops gotta get back outside and fill up those lemonade glasses for our guests. Yes, we also have catnip lemonade as requested. :D:D:D

Stay cool everyone. :cool:

[catmandu]

THANK YOU FOR THOSE PHOTOS AND I JUST WISH I WAS HANDY WITH TOOLS OR KNEW SOMEONE WHO WAS SO I COULD MAKE MY FOUND CATS ALL HAPPY TOO.
AND THE TROUBLE :( IS THAT I DONT DRIVE AND VERY FEW OF THESE HOME DEPOT PLACES DELIVER.
I WILL TALK TO MY CONTRACTOR AND SEE WHAT HE CAN DO ABOUT A NICE 25 SQUARE FOOT ENCLOSURE .:D:D
THEY WOULD ADORE BEING OUTSIDE, THEY LOVE THIER ENCLOSED FRONT PORCH SO MUCH!!!:love::love:

[Sonia59]

Wow! You did a great job! And the tribe shows how much it appreciates your work :D:)