Here's what Max, Candy and Tom got up to on 1st January 2006

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As you can see, Tom is deciding what he can go off and do first



He has the whole garden to choose from



Here comes Candy to join in and supervise



'I know' says Candy. 'lets have a game of You-Look-One-Way-I'll-look-the-other. I'll go first'



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'okay Tom, I'm not playing any longer. I have my gymnastics practice to do. Just have a game on your own....'

Poor Tom.



All good gymnasts first need to test the equipment for suitability - claws are very effective for this



Purrfect balance is essential



as is a varied routine



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it takes a lot of skill to pose so beautifully, putting most weight on the front two paws, as Candy demonstrates here



And back to the standard position



a 180 turn adds variety to the routine



now hold that position.........



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one more spin, then prepare to dismount



Meanwhile, Tom considers his next move very carefully (awww doesn't he look small in this picture)



Inspired by Candy's athleticism he decided that tree-climbing would be his sport of choice for the day



Oh no, where is Tom, who on earth can find him??



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The blackies decide they are nearly done in the garden, but first Candy must inspect the shed. It is a very important job



'okay Tom, we're done here. Let's get back inside and see what Max has been up to...'



Not a lot as you will see. Poor Max had a traumatic night last night with all the rotten fireworks so is sleeping off his stress



what a handsome big boy



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and a considerate one too. He decided his sister needed a bath at the end of a very busy day



how cute is his pink-y tongue?



'MAX!!! I was enjoying that - why did you stop??



And Finally, here's one of Max, Candy and Tom resting after what has been, you will agree, a very eventful day. Hope you enjoyed!

[rg_girlca]

OH my, my, my. Such beautiful pictures.

The athletic abilities that Candy & Tom have, will sure win them the Gold medal in the Catolympics.

Max, I don't blame you for catching up on your sleep from stressing out over those noisy fireworks and to take the time to give your sister a bath is just priceless.

I truly enjoyed viewing each picture. Candy, Tom and Max are such beautiful cats.

[rkidsrcats]

Candy...you are a true virtuoso of the fence balance beam. And Tom...you are a very adventurous and skillful tree cat!
Max, you have some sleep to catch up on, so don't let us interupt your beauty nap. Sorry the fireworks were too much for you.

Happy New Year to you all!

[Miss Z]

CUTENESS OVERDOSE! awww Max, you really do have the cutest little pink tongue

[Abby&Buddy'sMom]

Wonderful pictures, I really enjoyed them. Your Candy is a duplicate of my girl Abby!! They look like the have been cloned

[kimlovescats]

What nice pics! Your kitties are very lucky to have such a nice yard to play in!

[krazyaboutkatz]

Yes, I enjoyed the pictures. They sure had an eventful day and are now taking a much needed rest. Candy always reminds me of my RB Pepper even though he was a boy.

[G535]

Such lovely cats!

[lisalee]

Candy, Tom and Max are gorgeous kitties! They look like they are having a heck of a good time too!

[TopCat3]

Lovely! Took a while to download all the pictures but worth the wait! Thanks for sharing.

P.S. - looked a bit cold and all the trees without leaves! reminds me of Christmases in England in years gone by!