I was just sittin’ on the deck. The part without snow. The sun was warm on my side. I spotted some hooligan trying to get at my nip and said a silent curse under my breath. Apparently, mom heard my silent curse so I wasn’t as silent as I thought. She came runnin’ out, slipped and hobbled back into the house. No words, or nothin’! Next, I saw the introoder leaving the nip patch…the nip hasn’t grown enough to raid. mol Get outta here you sucker! 
Yep, it was snowing again but not much. I spied a feathered fiend on my steps. He was not completely black and I was at a loss….what is this thing? 
The Canadian Cats 
oh that intruders with wings are mean ones… they fly away as soon as we say GOTCHA!
hugs to your mom, we hope she has no pains from slipping….
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I’m fine just scared myself.
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Looks like a robin Shoko. They are around here too.Poor things,not much food for them with all the snow. Spring come soon.
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I’m sure the Robins will be delighted when the leaves come back on the trees.
Shoks
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UHOH…your nip is already being raided by an introoder? Kinda early for that isn’t it? Even that robin looked confused that Spring is still SNOWY up there in Canada land!
Hugs, Teddy
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Shows you Teddy, the cats around here have good memories.
Shoks
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Shoko, you have spring, birds are coming to visit you, that is so nice, so no reason to say bad words, just enjoy!
Kosmo,
a cat in faraway Finland.
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haha…mol…you didn’t see the introoders…cats from the lane.
Shoks
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At least the introoder could have left a little Spring weather…or a lot!
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For sure. We could use some warm weather.
Shoks
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Oh no! Is your mom okay from slipping?? She sounds like my mom slipping and sliding through life – snorts. Hope she is okay. And with that colorful of a bird does that mean snow is leaving? I hope so for you. XOXO – Bacon
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The Robin means Spring is on it’s way. These robins are fat little things too so there must be food available.
Shoks and Jean
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Well hopefully Spring for real is right around the corner and coming soon. I hope! XOXO – Bacon
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I can’t believe you still have that much snow in April! May it warm up soon. Please tell your Mom she got some great shots of you and of the bird aka Robin. And love the meme of the cat writing with the bird quill. 🙂
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We usually have snow up to the end of April and then it’s mud and brown grass season also known as Spring break up. The 24th of May long weekend has all us Canucks out making like cats digging in the soil for our gardens.
Jean and Shoko
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Hmmm. I really like it here is the South. 🙂 🙂
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shoko….faaaaaaaaaaaaaa….was thiz bass terd burd tryin ta get at yur nip…….they like ta tozz grazz N mulch all over de place round heer tryin ta get ta OUR fishin wermz……
we hope yur mom iz all rite ♥♥
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Well, this boid sucker usn’t getting at my werms either. They’re mine and help get rid of bugs on the nip roots.
Shoko
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I hope your mom is okay after that slip. Yikes.
You need to keep watch on your nip or that pesky critter will take all of it.
Have a purrfect day. My best to your mom. ♥
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Mom? She is fine…just scared herself. She scares real easy….mol Got my eye on the nip. Not too many come out till the sun shines.
Shoko
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Awk…don’t catch the flying fur-iend. It’s bad luck and will delay the arrival of spring. 🕊
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mol…No problem there. I’ve never caught a bird in my life! Cow Kitty used to bring me a bird occasionally and I’d play with it but he’s moved so I am not going to get another. I prefer mice but haven’t caught one of those in many years either. Kali was a peacenik and didn’t believe in killing others so I got out of the killing mode. Spring will arrive no problem.
Shoko
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Snow?? That just seems so wrong.
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I remember snow up to the 2nd. week in May. It was a slow planting year that year.
Shoks
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Yup, that is a robin, They are down here in NE Ohio too – and we had snow yesterday and are having a thunderstorm now, so I think they are as confused as the weather folks, Hope your Mom is ok after her slip !
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That thunderstorm will take care of the snow. Rain seems to get rid of the snow much faster.
Shoks
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I think it is a robin too…was the robin in your nip or was it a kitty? Either way, that’s A LOT of nerve!
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It was a kitty from the Lane. I remember the introoder from last year. I need something that will scare him but not me. mol
Shoko
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Darn, I was hoping Cow Kitty found his way there. XO
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we can wish Ellen!
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W@ouldn’t Cow Kitty be welcomed about now?
Shoks
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Hi Shoko!
Mom tells me that Calgary is just as cold as where you are and that she can remember SNOW every month several years. I am so glad that she got some sense and moved to Vancouver!
I hope you get spring sooN!
BTW we got robins here too!
Purrs Marv
PS Mom sends Purrayers to your Mom
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I would imagine you dudes and dudesses would have Robins in Vancouver! Mom wants to know if the Cherry Blossoms are out yet?
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Glad we’re not the only ones “enjoying” Third Winter. Keep your eye on that nip patch!
Purrs & Head Bonks,
Alberto
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Winter just won’t quit this year. Talk about out staying a welcome…geesh
Shoks
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OMC such a little birdie, nipped from toe to feather…no wonder your nip doesn’t grow, Shoko…MOL 😀 Warm Pawkisses for a Sunny Day and hope your mom’s allright after the slip 🙂 ❤
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Mom’s good, just scared herself. The Robin is no nip stealer but the Lane produces many a light pawed kitty.
Shoko
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How dare that introoder sniff YOUR nip! Hopefully once it grows bigger, that introoder won’t come back.
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Shoko I think with this winter the nip will not be back fur another month
Sigh
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(sigh) I think you’re right Einey.
Your Shoo
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You tell ’em Shoks! Our money is definitely on you!
ps – That’s one of our favorite memes!
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I hope your mom is ok!! The snow is coming here again! We’re not even in Canadia land but we’ve got another storm coming out way!
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An intruder in your nip, Shoko? Good thing you scared ’em off. Sorry your mommy fell. We’re sendin’ purrayers. Big hugs
Luv ya’
Dezi and Raena
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I hope Mom is all right!! I hate slipping like that, it is frightening, that’s why I hate the snow here as I generally fall over…😸💕xxx
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Mom’s good…..just scared herself.
Shoks
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