The previous posters have pretty well said it all, but I had to add, Ivy, what a luscious snowy fuzzy wuzzy you are. A treat to see you on a hot summer's day. I'd love to hear your purr. I bet it's big and chesty and sooo warm and soothing on a cold winter's night

Love from MARTHA and
Julie ("meeow! it's too darn hot!")
The California Calico Princess

PS, What happens in California usually happens first anywhere and eventually finds its way around the world.