T & P’s Adventure Continues

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Things went sooo much better this time. I got Peanut a new softsided carrier that opens from the top. Her stress level was so much less because she didn’t have the initial stress of being stuffed into the carrier. Just picked her up, plopped her in and zipped the top up – proceeding to zip her tail in the process – way to go mom! Terry was much more relaxed about the whole thing also, and actually carried Peanut from the car into the motorhome. Here they both are in a much more relaxed state.
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Mom, I’m tired, would you put the camera away already?
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I guess this leather stuff is ok, but where’s my blankie?
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I thought this one was cute because Peanut was laying on my pillow. I had to make the bed around her, and as she fell more and more asleep, she got flatter and flatter in the pillow. 
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[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

They’ve taken to sitting by the screen door, watching all the activity outside – if there is any activity – and sniffing all the good breezes that come through the door. The good news is that Peanut is still skittish enough that as soon as you near the door she will run away so I don’t have to worry about her getting out. Tubby on the other hand, will not bolt, but he won’t move either. It’s one thing to walk around a cat on regular stairs, but to step over/around him on these narrow stairs is quite the feat – and I usually shoo him in so I don’t end up stumbling and killing us all.
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And here’s an inside view.
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I was inside, Terry was outside putzing with the step lights. Peanut wanted to keep an eye on him, but she didn’t want him keeping an eye on her so she hid behind his shirt.
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Peekaboo, it’s Peanut!
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[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Peanut was much more active this weekend – a good sign that she’s becoming more comfortable. Here she is checking out what’s going on outside. I need to figure out how to rig up a little ledge so they can sit right by the windows.
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All that excitement makes me have to go pee pee.
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The litterbox in the shower is working out well. They do track litter everywhere, but I guess they’re going to do that no matter where I put the box. I really need to put it in here because sometimes Tubby doesn’t squat enough and “overshoots” the sides of the box. This way when he does that, it’s soaked up by the towel, and whatever is excess that the towel can’t soak up, just hits the fiberglass sides/bottom of the shower, which then gets washed down the drain instead of soaking into the wood, tile or carpeting if I put the box somewhere else. It’s kind of a pain because I have to clean the shower really well before we take a shower so none of the litter goes down the drain, but it’s not that big of a deal. Once a day everything gets cleaned up really well, which is a good thing anyway.

Mom, is that a D-O-G I see!?
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Hmmm…..I heard drawer sitting was a fun past time.
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What’s up there?
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She keeps looking up all the time. I don’t know what she sees up there. There is a TV right above the drawers and with the black screen; I think she might think it’s just a black hole – potential hidey hole. I did lift her up so she could see that it wasn’t a hole and that she couldn’t fit in around the TV, but she still keeps looking up – she’s such a nosey little thing.

[Barbara]

Oh they are so sweet. I would love to take my kitties for travelling. :)

It's family holidays:D

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

What’s going on over there? (the people on the other side of the road had 2 dogs. One puppy and one older one. Seems that this weekend everybody had dogs, and I’m not exaggerating!).
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Then the dogs on the other side caught his attention! Notice how he had all this grass to sit on, but he had to sit right on top of the newspaper.
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Tubby relaxing on my lap. He has taken to wanting to sit on my lap. He just sits there and watches everything, looking over here, then over there, then oh – what’s going on over there?! He’s so funny.
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Checking things out.
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Peanut in her carrier on the way home. Not a peep out of her the entire way, quite the difference from last weekend. This new carrier is a godsend! And of course that is Tubby’s head. He was on my lap as usual.
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[Logan]

How fun for everyone, Debbie!!!! :) I'm glad you don't have to worry about them darting out. It is one of my biggest worries!!

They are too cute and look so happy. I know they will have fun traveling!!! :)

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

And one last video of Tubby finishing up a walk.

Oh, and FYI, most of the videos are speeded up to double time again. These guys just don't do anything fast these days, and the videos are HUGE, so to make them a little more reasonable size for downloading, I've double timed them.

[K & L]

Looks like EVERYONE is having a wonderful time! Where are you guys?

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

We are at Shabbona Lake in Northern Central Illinois. Really nice man made lake that was made just for fishing. 318 acres of lake, and about a 10' sand beach. Afterall, it's a fishing lake. :rolleyes:

It's a really nice area though, and yes, Lisa, it was low 50's in the mornings and only got to mid 70's during the day. There was also a breeze, so sitting in the shade when the sun went behind a cloud was COLD - brrr.....thus the big insulated "lumberjack" shirt. ;)

[catlover4ever]

Debbie, I love your pictures and video's of T&P "camping" or should I say "RV'ing". This is what I hope to do with Smokey or maybe Gracie and her brother. Of course we don't have a motorcoach like yours (just a hybrid camper) but I want to take someone camping with me...it's just not the same sleeping and no kitties to keep me warm at night.

Thank you for telling us you speed up the videos....for a minute I thought I was loosing my mind...I thought Minnie Mouse was in the coach with you. ;) ;) ;)

[Vermontcat]

Great photos and great videos too!:D
I love the way that Tubby and Peanut have to check out every piece of furniture, every view from every window and every little nook and cranny.:)
I think it is so sweet the way that Terry helped boost Peanut into the drawer. ;)
I think Peanut may be a little embarrassed that you posted a photo of her in the litter box.:eek:
I think that Tubby feels really safe on you lap when you are outside, Samantha always sticks close to me when we are out in the yard together.
I'm happy to hear that you have two happy travelers to join you on your trips now.:)

Psst Tubby, next time you're sitting on mom's lap helping her to drive make sure that she heads east to Vermont...
Come to Vermont...
Come to Vermont...
Samantha is waiting for you...;)

[Vermontcat]

Originally posted by catlover4ever

Thank you for telling us you speed up the videos....for a minute I thought I was loosing my mind...I thought Minnie Mouse was in the coach with you. ;) ;) ;)

That's funny because I kept thinking that I heard Alvin and the Chipmunks!;) :p

[shais_mom]

Those are great Debbie!
I am so glad things are going better!! :p
I love the drawer one where Terry had to help Little Peanut into the drawer!!! How cute!!!

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Originally posted by Vermontcat
That's funny because I kept thinking that I heard Alvin and the Chipmunks!;) :p

OMG, you guys! The volume on my computer was turned up, but the volume on Windows Media Viewer was turned all the way down, so I didn't even realize there was sound to these videos! Now I'll have to go back and watch the originals again to see what we were saying. ;) :D

[popcornbird]

OMG!!! I just LOVE your motor home! Its so big, and looks like a *real* home! Is it hard to drive?

Looks like Tubby and Peanut had a blast. Lucky kitties to be able to go on vacation with their mommy. :D

[K & L]

Originally posted by Tubby & Peanut's Mom
We are at Shabbona Lake in Northern Central Illinois. Really nice man made lake that was made just for fishing. 318 acres of lake, and about a 10' sand beach. Afterall, it's a fishing lake. :rolleyes:

It's a really nice area though, and yes, Lisa, it was low 50's in the mornings and only got to mid 70's during the day. There was also a breeze, so sitting in the shade when the sun went behind a cloud was COLD - brrr.....thus the big insulated "lumberjack" shirt. ;)

I'm SO jealous!!! :)

[sirrahbed]

Terrific pictures and videos Debbie. This all just looks like my idea of heaven. I beautiful camper to "rough it" in and having the babies along!! With all of that, I might actually go on vacation:D It is a cat family's dream!!!

[ramanth]

I'm so glad that they like traveling in the RV. :D

[kimlovescats]

WOW, I am so happy to see Tubby and Peanut getting a much needed vacation!!! :D Boy, and could any kitty ever go more "in style"!!!? :eek: I don't think so! :D

Peanut is her usual adorable self, Debbie ... I just love her. She was so cute kneading her little pawsies on the sofa and blankie!

I loved the pics of Tubby too, wow he really does have beautiful black fur! These videos really show him off well! I loved his meow on his walk, and it looked like he knew right where the door to the motorhome was when he was done!:D ;)

[catcrazylady]

I can't believe how fast these two have become such wonderful travelers! Great videos' and pictures! I'm so jealous that you get to take your babies on vacation with you! How cool is that??!!
They look so happy and content. Tubby really seems to enjoy the new and exciting things he can find on his walks. I'm so glad you took them with you and gave it a try. You and the kitties seem so happy! Peanut seems very happy too and she is jsut adorable looking out the window and making happy feet on her blankie.
Great pictures and video's and I 'm really enjoying traveling with you guys!! :D :D :D

[slick]

OMG those videos are just priceless! I love the second one where Peanut jumps on the blankie on the couch and starts making biscuits!! Waaayyy tooo cute!

That does it! I'm gonna jump on the next plane and meet you at the campsite this weekend and I'll bring my fishing rod! :D

Edit: I went back and listened to them all again with the volume turned up high and by golly didn't I hear Alvin and Simon!!!! :D :D

[Edwina's Secretary]

I like the soft side carrier Peanut has. Maybe that is what I should get for our big trip out west. Although we won't be traveling in such style!

I must admit....I did wonder what radio station you listen to!...:D ;) :D

[catnapper]

They look like veteren travelers already! You really must swing by Pennsylvania some trip! ;)

[auggie]

You’re so lucky to be able to take your kitties on vacation.
The videos are so cute. Pretty Peanut is so adorable and Tubby is such a good boy.
Peanut looks like such a tiny little girl in that picture next to your husband.

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Thanks everybody. :D Well, their travels have come to an end for a few weeks. The next two weekends we've got commitments closer to home, and we're headed somewhere for Labor Day, but we're not sure. We're thinking about going to a place around Stevens Point, WI, which is a 5 hour drive. Since they haven't actually "ridden" in the motorhome yet, I think that might be a little too long of a ride for them just yet - and I know it's way too long of a ride for me to take them in the car. If we end up going someplace closer, they will most likely come along, but for at least the next two weeks they're grounded. ;) :D

I did notice that Peanut has started licking the underside of her front leg again, so maybe it's a good thing that I back off a little for a few weeks.

Anyway, thanks for all the nice comments. It's just so wonderful to be able to have them along. :D

Oh, and since everyone like the video with Peanut making biscuits on her blankie, I'm going to redo that part in normal time and re-post it. It's so sweet and adorable in real time. :D

[Killearn Kitties]

That is so great that you are able to take them along with you. They are so cute exploring their new home and surroundings. I'm glad Peanut likes her new carrier, the soft sides do make it sound a bit more confortable the usual carrier.

[jazzcat]

Amazing how fast they have adapted. I loved the videos, espeically of Peanut getting up on the bed. Watching her was like a video of Ripley. He moves about as fast and with the same measured movements.

I just can't get over how comfortable they are.