No TV, Just Life: Spring in full swing

The neighbours cat came to wolf down the tinned chicken which Silver won’t eat – and by his presence, keeping Silver away. She came in just as I was closing up, so she slept indoors again. Still no kittens! Interesting episode this morning, when Dark Silver came inside first to eat, then went into my bedroom. Silver let him eat, although she gave him rather dirty looks. But when he went into her domain, she asserted herself! Fur went flying and cats came shooting out the door! Silver stayed on guard outside for some time – until I wanted to leave. Then she settled down inside again.

More flowers opened this morning! I’ll post photos tonight, for sure!

I didn’t bother to pack any lunch for today, which I’m now regretting. I’m finally getting around to updating our Health & Safety file, dull but necessary. One of my German colleagues is trying to convince me that I would have a much better life if I ‘came back’ to Germany. She is convinced that since I have nothing she recognises as ‘a life’ here, it would make no difference. She has completely different values – and dismisses mine. I get that a lot, and it’s quite frustrating. Yeah, but the German government would pay all sorts of things – why hold on to independent life-style? Why do you want to life your life, free – when you can tie yourself to someone else’s purse? Funny how those very same people always complain about all the foreigners in their country draining the taxes. Ah, well.

I decided to blow work at two. Obviously with permission. Took advantage of the early start to do some of my grocery shopping today, still. Not very smart as I entered the Friday afternoon peak. With it’s accompanying selfish ‘parking’. One guy let his wife out right at the door then stayed there – blocking everyone trying to drive into the parking lot! Oh, you could drive around him – carefully!

Anyway, I treated myself to some chocolate mousse and a fruit salad. When I got home the flowers, which opened this morning, were closed again. I tried taking some photos, but the wind is just too strong – all the flowers are waving about like drunken sailors, no chance for a clear image! Now I’m at a bit of a loose end – should I take advantage of the early afternoon by spending it in the garden? They forecast showers for tomorrow.

So I spent an hour in the garden. Silver joined me. Smart girl, she sat in the sun while I worked in the shade. After an hour the wind just got too cold, so I gave up and came inside. Pepper steak for dinner accompanied by a greedy queen (pregnant cat) pawing at me wanting what she perceives to be her share. No such distraction while I enjoy my Chocolate Mousse, though – which was delicious!

Shame, poor beast is in full waddle mode. She literally waddles, with her bulge swaying from left to right with every step. It can’t be much longer now. She’s forever busy with the food bowl, not so much eating as continuously nibbling something. In the meantime, every cat in the neighbourhood seems to be trying out my flat. After this morning’s episode, I’m stepping in. They can eat from the bowl outside – that’s what it’s there for. But inside is mine and Silvers domain. Enter at your peril!

Well, here are the photos I promised!