Thank you to everyone who read my review of Andrew Timothy O’Brien’s new book ‘To Stand and Stare’ published by Dorling Kindersley. The publishers kindly gave me two copies to give away.
The winners are Anna, and also Gill Watson. Please could you e mail me your addresses for the copies to be sent out. k.gimson@btinternet.com.
It’s a long time since I shared any photos of my lockdown kitten, Monty. No longer a kitten, but known to everyone as Monty K. He’s got ‘standing and staring’ down to a fine art. He’s still such a good companion in the potting shed and garden and follows me around everywhere. We hadn’t intended to get another cat, but when vets cancelled all the spaying operations there was an explosion of kittens in our village and surrounding area. We only got to see photos of Monty before he arrived, due to the covid rules, and we had no idea he would be a long-haired cat! Isn’t he gorgeous. A lot of brushing goes on with that coat! Otherwise, there’s brambles and dried grass all in a tangle around his ears.
I’ve ‘adopted’ two cats at Shropshire Cat Rescue. We can’t have any more here as Monty wouldn’t tolerate another feline, so I’m sending money to support two of the charity’s resident cats. More about this later!
Meanwhile… here’s a few Monty kitten photos, which is an indulgence really, but a nice reminder of when he arrived.
Have a great gardening week everyone! Thanks again for reading the blog and keeping in touch. It’s always appreciated. Karen.
Bramble Garden 
Hi Karen – I have sent you an email
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Monty has certainly morphed from an adorable looking kitten to a most noble looking cat. It’s lovely to see him curled up with Meg 😀 So looking forward to reading the book.
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Lovely kitten photos, and Monty has grown up to be a beauty!
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Thank you Audrey. He’s so mild-matured too, and doesn’t chase the birds! Fortunately.
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That’s good to hear. Cats are reputed to be predators on birds, but I think it depends on the cat and what its people allow it to do. When I had cats they were never allowed to roam around outside at night or when no one was home.
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Monty is a handsome cat and of course, was an adorable kitten!
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Thank you Eliza, he’s turned into a really loveable character, and doesn’t chase the birds! Luckily.
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we loved him as a kitten but what a very handsome cat he’s made. such a lovely companion.
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Thank you Christine. He’s turned into a really loveable character and trots around happily, like a dog. Fortunately, he doesn’t chase the birds either! Good company in the garden indeed.
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They make a lovely pair curled up together! 😃
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They do don’t they. Meg is very patient with Monty, luckily. We often go round the fields together, but we have to make sure Monty comes home and doesn’t dive into a hedgerow on the way back!
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I loved the cat photos and then saw cat and dog curled up together. Marvelous! How great to have gardening company!
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I love seeing photos of Monty. He reminds me so much of our family cat Jasper, sadly long gone. Monty has grown into a beautiful cat.
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Thank you. He’s much loved here. Xx
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