First night out! (MAJOR pictures)

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Yep, Home for just 48 hours and I took a chance and let Cracker Jack out tonight, just to explore a bit and to see what happened with Peanut. The pictures don't even begin to tell the story. Got some GREAT video, but I did the pictures first, so here goes. Hopefully in some semblance of order...

Hmmm....what's this?
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid153/pbe59871815e908245ca1e71cfeb8b40d/f594669d.jpg

Heat came on and he jumped.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid153/pbf8b4f94b6522821751908bc90b7e5f6/f59466a5.jpg

Hmmm...more food and water? This place is loaded!
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid153/p5db753db31f41d20f16b5e535d99f03a/f59466ca.jpg

What's out there?
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid153/p0611bb8909db17ebd1a3eff6b427e66a/f59466c2.jpg

What's going on up here? I hear the pitter patter of somebody's feet!
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid153/p9bae891588e8e0f180c0da4896c73914/f5946692.jpg

I'm not so sure about all of this.....
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid153/pe7b40f6f19534fc5349d78f63b810e32/f59466a3.jpg

He better not come up here! (hissing and growling away)
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid153/pdef6910ac5d074270a49c8c670ac6f53/f5946686.jpg

He's over here!
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid153/p15c2185865a8aa823f9e771660c3b394/f5946688.jpg

more coming....

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Well, hrmph! He better not come over here!
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid153/p79c212cc22f3b4e7a117987a1298cb86/f5946685.jpg

What's over there?
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid153/p607e36b125d8f8d8417347fb08df21e5/f59466a9.jpg

Hmmm...smells kind of like Peanut(s) (forbidden spot #1)
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid153/p206ec2e09f3c9f19629bdf73442da7d2/f59466b1.jpg

King of the couch!
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid153/pdef3469caef1e847dd829e033b12a7a5/f59466ce.jpg

Smells like Peanut(s) over here too:confused: (forbidden spot #2)
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid153/pb16214567cc5af10776e8b4de47cb39f/f59466bf.jpg

What's he doing in all of my favorite spots?!
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid153/pdb68f233d12d363f981e7063b4999ab8/f594668c.jpg

more to come.....

[Cinder & Smoke]

:)
:D

This is better than a Mystery/Who-Dunnit!!

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Gee, this smells like Peanut(s) too! (forbidden spot #3)
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid153/p0c2007eba9c06de9fc466993442fd4e2/f5946691.jpg

He's getting closer!!! (hiss, spit, hiss, growl, hisssss)
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid153/p8d554fced368c4ce22e58da323ef4677/f59466ae.jpg

First eye to eye contact.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid153/pfb40dbf17ea2bad6d252c684a6c98bc8/f59466c8.jpg

Hmmm...this box looks familiar...but it smells like Peanut(s) too!(forbidden spot #4)
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid153/p5fef2f7b8a2a6e5eb3b7f2a06afca81a/f59450d5.jpg

You're letting him in all of my favorite places! I'm otta here! Hrrmpph!
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid153/p8deef4eb08c77435dea8cf550bdacfe8/f5946698.jpg

[catnapper]

:D :) Grinning ear to ear! :) :D

Way to go CJ, show her you're not afraid of her right away! Sniff out those forbidden spots and go to find the next forbidden spot. You'll be grooming her between the before the weekend is over! :D

[NoahsMommy]

Awwww!! Peanut looks so put upon by this cute "intruder". ;)

Glad he's out exploring his new home. He's such a doll.

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

That's all for now folks. :D After the eye to eye contact I picked Jack up and took him back to the bedroom and Peanut slinked off to the basement. He was out and about for a little over an hour, and I figured that was enough excitement for both of them for one night.....or so I thought.

So here I'm sitting on the computer posting these pics and Peanut comes back upstairs, just like usual and lays down in her favorite spot under the heat lamp. She's purring away as usual so I know the whole thing hasn't been too upsetting for her.

Then I hear CJ crying at the bedroom door wanting out again. And me....being the softie that I am....well....he's wandering around downstairs now and I don't even think Peanut knows he's out. This is the way I wanted it in the first place so he could explore without her hiss/growl/spit input.

Overall it went extremely well. She was doing the hiss/spit/growl routine, but really didn't seem overly upset, didn't run and hide an didn't attack him. He, on the other hand, could have cared less that she was even in the room! I have great video (I know I keep saying that) of her sitting in her box hissing and growling at him, and he picks up one of the toys from Catmandu and starts playing with it, within 2 feet of her! He really could have cared less that she was hissing at him! The only time he hissed was when I picked him up to put him back in the bedroom. He didn't want to go, poor boy. :)

Now he's sloooowwwly making his way up the stairs, while she is still sitting under the heat lamp, purring away.

Gee, nothing like a play by play. :D I was just skritching her chin and he meowed and she jumped. She really didn't know he was there! But no hisses, and she went right back to rubbing her chin into my hand....and he decided for some reason to head back downstairs.

I really do need to get to bed. I haven't been feeling that well myself tonight, but I want to let him explore a bit, and I want to spend a little time with Peanut. So I'm going to sign off for now, and I promise there will be videos tomorrow. Sorry, I know how awful it is to wait....;) :D

[iloverat]

Well, how cool was that??!!! It's amazing how Cracker Jack is so laid back! He doesn't seem fazed a bit by Miss Peanut's displeasure with his presence. Methinks it bodes well for their future together. :)

Hope you feel better tomorrow. How could we possibly complain about no video when you gave us such a wonderful presentation with numerous pictures and narrative!

Your two kitties sure seem off to a positive start, despite the hissing/growling/spitting display. Surely that will wear off in time. ;)

Thanks for everything! PS - I'm coveting your snow. :p

[shais_mom]

Oh Debbie I am so happy for you!!!
Poor Peanut!!
She reminds me of Kylie!!!

[jenluckenbach]

PURR-fect.......absolutely perfect! :D:D

Cracker Jack and Peanut were just destined to be together.

[Sara luvs her Tinky]

OH ...

Things sound like they are going pretty smooth....
Peanut is such a good girl... As soon as Cracker Jack gets covered in your house's smell... Peanut will probable stop hissing all together..

I can't wait to see the videos!!!:D

[christa]

Wow! This is so exciting! Reminds me of my first introductions awhile ago with Josie & Brodie. I'm sure that sweet little Peanut will give in to CJ's charms SOON!!!

It was funny how you described how CJ was so UN-impressed by Peanut . . . wandering around as if she wasn't in the room . . . that is EXACTLY how Brodie acted with Josie. They just go on about their business . . . if the girls don't wanna play nice, why play at all? LOL

Good luck with the intros during the next few days! I can't wait to see some more pics . . . hopefully we'll see some cuddling pics SOON!!!

:D :D :D

[QueenScoopalot]

Peanuts eyes are really bugging out in all the pictures..it's so funny! Sounds like things are going very well so far..YAY! Cracker Jack has the cutest profile for a boy!:) :) :D

[RobiLee]

OMG....I didn't know about Cracker Jack! What a wonderufl surpirse this morning!!! I'm so happy for you Debbie. He is beautiful!!

I loved all of the pics! What a thrill. Sounds like things are going alright so far.

This was such a great thing to see!

Robin :)

[CalliesMom]

I am glad that things are progressing so wonderfully and thank you so much for bringing this beautiful boy into your life. I look forward to seeing more of him!! (hint, hint) ;)

[lbaker]

Why I'm on alert, alert! (we all need more lerts). Can't wait to see and HEAR about the next episode :D

[catlover4ever]

Things look to be going smoothly. :) :) Orangies are so easy going.....and I think you are going to find that with CJ too. Peanut will come around in time. Keep up the good work.

[Randi]

Awww, super lovely pictures!! :p :) Cracker Jack is such a cutie and so laid back! Still, he can't wait to explore. :D What a great life he'll have with you all! I don't see Peanut with airplane ears on any of the pics, so I'm sure they'll be best friends in a few days. Can't wait to see them cuddling together. :)

[catmandu]

I am sure,that Peanut,in time,will be used to Cracker Jack,just imagine,if you came home,and there was a stranger there!!It will take time,patience,and love,and we know,that you have all three!!!

[anna_66]

Oh Debbie! I'm with Robin on the not knowing about your new little addition:o

He is quite a cutie pie and I loved the play by play commentary:D
Now, let's get on with the video (of course when your not feeling bad, hope you feel better soon):p

Oh and btw...CONGRATULATIONS!!!:D