The urge to hibernate is strong. Okay, I admit, it is more an urge to simply sleep a lot. The idea of going without kibble for a period longer than 6 hours is unacceptable. But my outdoor antics have been curtailed by the icy snow and the cold temperatures. (No one has yet come up with catluks!)
Mind you, I go out every morning, no matter what. Gotta do scenting and stretching at least!
But a cat has to look for inventive indoor activities for additional winter exercise and to keep up his energy levels...and work off the kibble consumption.
My latest, favorite game...a variant of the old floor/rug game: chase the carriage whip.
Nice use of wide window ledges and filmy curtains, eh?
Have to be very careful with the claws. But the positioning right next to the Aluminum Cat ensures lots of attention. Until, of course, the game spills out on to the floor.
Not long after a good session of play, it's time for a nap...and the cycle continues. Wake up, feel the need for food, fuel up; feel the need to play, get tired....read a little, nap...
