TUXY TUESDAY WITH DOMINO: IN THE CROSSHAIRS

It's Tuesday and Domino is sitting in her chair on the front porch again.

"Are you in the mood for a little photoshoot, Domino?"

"Duz I haff any choice?", she asks.

Domino's obviously in some kind of funky mood, but hey -- it makes for great pictures, so I'm not going to argue.

"Jus' remembah -- I noes ware yoo lives!" threatens Domino as I'm winding up.

Believe me, she's not someone you'd want to cross when she's cross!  Her cross hairs are deadly accurate. 

"Beat it, or yoo're HISStory!", she declares.  So I did.  Beat it, that is.  If you know what's good for you, you will, too!

MANCAT MONDAY WITH DANTE AND DYLAN: BROTHERS INSIDE AND OUT!

Above all, Dante and Dylan are brothers.  At the start of the day, they come together to suss out the day's possibilities.

 Sometimes they are ...

... very like-minded!

Witness, their daily vulCAT mind-meld.

Whew!  That just blew their minds -- they need a few moments to recover!

Having ultimately gained strength and a sense of PURRpose from each other, they feel confident to go their sePURRate ways.

Dylan's heightened senses give him an uncanny internal radar.  He feels what's happening deep inside ...

... and Dante communes as one with the nature and truly becomes part of all that's out there!

Yes, indeed there is strength in numbers -- even if that number is only two.   And something else we know is true -- these two are beautiful, both inside and out!  

"BEAUTY IS TRUTH, TRUTH BEAUTY, -- THAT IS ALL YE KNOW ON EARTH, AND ALL YE NEED TO KNOW."

(From "Ode on a Grecian Urn" by John Keats)

P.S.:  Custom Avatars for 'Cathy Keisha' and "The Island Cats"

Based on their comments on "Spitty the Kitty's" blog, that they would like their own avatars, I made these ones.  Cathy Keisha and the Island Cats are welcome to snag them from here.

Cathy Keisha

Wally

Ernie

Zoey

Hope you all like them!

3-D INTERNATIONAL BOX DAY!

For International Box Day, my 3-D Cats each ordered a supply of their own PURRSonalized boxes.  Aside from the size difference, they used their avatars to identify which was which.

Happy International Box Day Efurryone!

DYLAN SIDEWAYS REVEALED!

Thank you for all of your comments and guesses on yesterday's post.  Here is the reveal:

                                 
In the first one, Dylan's eyes are cast downwards. In the second one, his eyes are straightforward, and in the third one his eyes are straight ahead but his ears are cocked.


Yes, there were only two differences.  I only claimed that there were three different pictures!

So, for best answer, Eric and Flynn come out top on this one.

MANCAT MONDAY WITH DYLAN: SIDEWAYS!

I decided to experiment with a different style of 'gif'' using Dylan as my subject.  Although the pictures look very similar, there are actually three different ones, each with a slight change from the one before.

So, here, I present to you -- Dylan Sideways!

What are the differences?  See if you can tell what they are and I'll let you know tomorrow for sure.

3-D WORDLESS WEDNESDAY: IN THE JUNGLE, THE MIGHTY JUNGLE ...

(Biggify for full effect)

TUXY TUESDAY WITH DOMINO: DO YOU BELIEVE IN FAIRIES?

Do you believe in fairies?  If you do, then clap your hands ...

 ... and now stand up.   Fairies always appreciate a standing ovation!

Fly, fly, fly little fairy ...

3-D WORDLESS WEDNESDAY: KEEP YOUR NOSE OUTTA MY BIZNESS!

DOMINO: PORTRAITS IN TUXITUDE!

Not to be outdone by her brothers, here are two portraits of Domino which I think show both her commanding side and her softer side.  Like her tuxy coat itself, Domino's PURRSonality is black and white.  There are no shades of gray anywhere on this gritty little girl.

 TUXY HUNTRESS

TUXY TEMPTRESS

Domino has a real allure that is heightened by her innate tuxitude.  She's tiny, tough and terrific!

3-Ds: PORTRAITS IN MANCATHOOD

Since it is Mancat Monday, and two-thirds of the 3-Ds are mancats, today we are presenting true portraits of both Dylan and Dante.  I say "true" because, though portrayed in still life, they capture the real essence of each mancat.

DYLAN

DANTE

What do these portraits say to you?

THE 3-Ds: GETTING READY FOR THE BALL

You may be aware because it has been announced hither and yon, that today is Truffle's First Birthday.  Her Mom, Paula, has arranged her debutante ball for her coming of age.  This is the invitation that the 3-Ds received in the mail:

Well, you can bet they have RSVP'd, and early, too!  They are most excited to help Truffle celebrate this once in a lifetime occasion.

Domino has dressed up in her finest ball gown of white and pink satin and lace.  She has raided the vault for these stunning family jewels -- a diamond and pink sapphire tiara, and matching choker.  Her escort, the handsome Milo, gave her the bright pink wrist corsage which adorns her petite paw.

Domino is packing a pretty pink gift, and her best birthday wishes for Truffle -- as well as her beau for herself, of course!

And here is Domino's boyfriend, Milo Marshall of "The Cat's Meow".  His Mom took a picture of him just before he left to pick up Domino for the party.

Milo is wearing his own tuxedo and tail.  It really 'suits' him, don't you think?   He has embellished his natural attributes with a bejeweled top hat, black tie, and French cuffs with blue topaz cufflinks.  The gems were chosen because they match his gorgeous eyes.  As a final touch, Domino gave him a blue boutonniere.  He likes it but find it kind of itchy.

Milo, too, is bringing sweet Truffle a present and balloons, and all the good wishes his heart can hold.

I think these two are going to make quite the splash at the Debutante Ball of the year!

Dylan is decked out in formal evening wear complete with black top hat with sequined band, and a long black velvet cape lined in deep red.  It has a sparkling ruby clasp.  That cape should make a real flourish as he and his girlfriend, Halle, make their grand entrance at the Ball.

Dylan, too, has chosen something special for Truffle.  He wishes her the very happiest of days!

Dylan has to leave now to pick up Halle to escort her to the party.  He has boogie to all the way to Louisiana before turning around and heading back to South Carolina where the party is currently gearing up.

And here is the lovely Halle of "Jacqueline's Cat House".  She has dressed to complement her beau in a royal blue velvet cape, with multi-jewelled broach, matching earrings, and a ruby, emerald and sapphire crown.  Dylan gave her a traditional corsage which adorns her cape.  You can just get a peek of that new sequined evening gown which Halle is so anxious to reveal.  Never has she sparkled brighter!

Halle is also armed with gift, balloons and a couple of little bluebirds.  I'm sure they will charm Truffle with their sweet song (the bluebirds, that is) -- and maybe double as a couple of appetizers, too.  What a treat!

Are you ready, Halle?  Dylan's almost there.

And last but definitely not least, is Lacocoon Dante.  Unlike Milo, he had to rent a tuxedo.  His long red bountious furs, while beautiful, are rather shaggy and not as formal as this occasion requires.

Dante doesn't have a date, but has heard that there are many fair ladycats at the Ball, just waiting for him to ask them to dance.  Of course, he's saving his first dance for Truffle.  He, too, has selected a special surprise for the young ladycat of honour.  Good things come in small packages, you know!  The same could be said for the petite birthday girl, herself.

Dante has a long, top coat and tails (in addition to his natural red floofy one), and is sporting the requisite black top hat, bowtie and high-collared white shirt.  He has even taken care to buff his shoes to a very high PAWlish.  Not only are they good for dancing, but no one can really do any damage if they step on his toes (they are toes of steel to match his steely gaze).

"Toes, schmoes", says he.  "I'm reddy to kick up my heels!"

Sorry, we gotta go but we'll see you there in a flash!  For Truffle's birthday party, simply click here:  "Truffle's Debutante Ball", and you will be immediately transported.  Bon soir, tout le monde!

And to Truffle, we all wish you a truly:

AVATARS IN 3-D!

While it would be super cool to have avatars in actual 3-D, you'll have to settle for avatars of each of my 3-Ds, i.e., Dante, Dylan and Domino.

We owe thanks to Oui Oui of "Twinkletoe Tails" for once again showing us the way.  (They got us hooked on 'gifs', too!)  If you want clear and complete instructions on how to do your own, just visit them and follow along, beginning with their Tuesday, May 29th post on "How to Make a Kitty Avatar".

To get the best imitation of each of my 3-Ds, I printed out their pictures first, and used them to compare to the 'cartoonized' image.

Without further delay, may I present our "Kitty Avatars:  The 3-D Fursion":

DANTE

I was amazed at how much the software allowed you to so closely customize your cat's features and colouring!

DYLAN

The only thing I couldn't do was to replicate Dylan's wonky ear positions!

DOMINO

And as for tuxy patterns, there are so many different ones.  Though none are quite exact, I think I have been able to capture the essence of Domino in her avatar.

Here's the link to "Cartoonize My Pet.com".  You can just wing it, or visit "Twinkletoe Tails" for step-by-step instructions.