Time to rest.....
Rusty [ taken last summer]. ...he was taking a break from patroling the yard.
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You may or may not have noticed that I haven't been on Flickr as much
as usual.......and I apologize for that but have GREAT news~ I caught
the LAST kitten [#5] this morning.
Why are the last ones the hardest to catch? It didn't help that:
1. It was pouring rain non-stop while trapping.......cat's HATE rain.
2. The park maintenance people showed up two days in a row to work on
the grounds right next to the caretaker's house. Loud equipment and
strangers kept the kitten out of sight.
3. The caretaker's boys played in the backyard today when I was trying
to trap.
4. The caretaker put their two chihuahua's out in the backyard while I
was trapping....
5. Despite feeding the three adults while there [ I spayed/ neutered
them last October] they kept going in my traps. I must have gone thru
thirty cans of fancy feast & six large cans of tuna keeping them
fed ...[ no kidding].
I also saw an orange TOM this morning in the same yard. I should trap him....but am totally exhausted....so he will have to wait as I'm taking a BREAK--no more TNR for awhile..
** Today's kitten is a little tuxedo boy. He has an injured eye.....my
vet assures me he will be ok.
** Father cat was released this morning.
** Mother cat will be spayed next week.
** All the kittens are going to private homes/ foster and will
eventually be adopted ~ woo hoo.
I am disappointed to learn that "picnik" is shutting down. I used their site a lot .....mostly for making collages. sigh.
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bulldog1 (4 months ago | reply)
Wonderful photo of Rusty taking a summer nap.
Great news that you caught the last kitten!
I think part of your rains is part of the weather system hitting us but not sure
I drove up to the big City in winds and cold but coming home it was worse however it was a time to get there and back before the freezing rains and snow along with high winds come in.
I can see why it was so difficult with all that was going on.
Good news all the kittens will be adopted.
I had heard that picnik is shutting down from a contacts sight earlier this week.
Once filckr offered ways to do collages but that seemed to end long ago to my knowledge
The howling winds and cold is brutal here right now. I sure hope the farm horses and kittens are OK.
Take care
~1ladybug~ (4 months ago | reply)
I think this is just the most adorable shot of Rusty. Glad you caught that last kitten. Seems as though the odds were against you. Good you are taking a break but knowing you it will be a short one.
Re: my squirrel pic: After the dog chased Red up the tree he then jumped on me and grabbed my camera strap and started yanking at it. This dog was my height too. The owner just stood there laughing...thought it was cute, sigh. Sometimes people just don't get it!
Kazooze (4 months ago | reply)
Google is shutting down Picnik. I just signed a petition that will hopefully save the site.
(R, I sent you the link to the petition in an email to you.)
Love seeing Rusty particularly on days like today...rainy, gloomy, and bummed about Picnik
days!! Great photo, Rebecca! Congrats on trapping the last kitten!! You're amazing!
♪ ORY ♪ (4 months ago | reply)
They are very lucky for having you taking care of them....
My Congress Of Wonders (4 months ago | reply)
Great photo.
travelinfool55 (4 months ago | reply)
sweet shot of rusty and good job on the last kitten
Bob the birdman\ Always trying to catch up (4 months ago | reply)
Lovely image of Rusty, he sure looks to be taking your advice! Very happy that you got that last kitten and he will be going to a good home. Have a good time on your break as you surely need it. I will look forward to the pics you get from your break as well. :)
Too bad about Picnik also, up until I got a new proccessing program a few months ago, I used it a lot as well. It would be nice if they offered their lastest edition as a download to people before they left. Then some people that depend on that program can still use it. :)
photofarmer (4 months ago | reply)
Nice shot of Rusty living the easy life.
Picnik was bought by Google and flickr is owned by Yahoo, so they were bound to split eventually. flickr will most likely come up with something to take the place of Picnik since a lot of people use it.
See www.flickr.com/help/picnik/?search=picnik#590 64083
PS: Don't apologize for not being on flickr enough. Do what you have to do and have some time left over for yourself and your family.
meiers19 (taking a break) (4 months ago | reply)
Woohoo! Congrats on getting the last kitten. And good for you for taking a well deserved break. You need to take care of you first and foremost.
I too am sad about Picnik. It was a great site for collages! I just discovered it and now it's gone. Bummer.
Rasp153 (4 months ago | reply)
Wonderful news! Amazing that you still caught him with all of those other things that were going on around you! Bravo and a wonderful photo of Rusty :)
nan2945 (4 months ago | reply)
sweet ---and great news ----and I think you can collage using big huge labs
jodispayne...Happy Memorial Day! (4 months ago | reply)
What a precious shot of Rusty!!! I am glad the TNR is going well!!
I have not been on as much either...just too many other things
going on. I am so bummed about Picnik too:( They tell you something
about Google plus in their e-mail....i have to take a look at it. At least
I have PS for my Mac:) Have a great weekend...xoxoxo
snowy4052002 (4 months ago | reply)
I just love this shot of Rusty!
SonicSweeti (4 months ago | reply)
wayyy cute and great composition :)
shesnuckinfuts (4 months ago | reply)
Love this lazy photo of Rusty in the Summertime!
YaY! So glad you got the last kitten!!
wee3beasties (4 months ago | reply)
Beautiful shot of Rusty, how wonderful to trap the last kitten, and such good news about their future. . . that'll be too bad about picnik. Won't affect most my shots, but I need a sepia one for the 112 pictures in 2012, so I better transform one of my photos soon. . .
Nick Cool (+40k views, tks!) (4 months ago | reply)
Meow!
Dave W. (4 months ago | reply)
Great shot. Congratulations on getting the kitten. Wonderful news.
Cats 70 (4 months ago | reply)
I love this picture of Rusty! He looks like you should when you take a much needed rest soon (or now). Congratulations on getting the last kitten. When you got the adults, I was pretty sure it wouldn't be too hard to get the kitten, as they are usually less wary. Though all the challenges that you had to overcome would make it very difficult!
I too am disappointed that Picnik will be shutting down. I imagine someone will put something similar in it's place and that you will have to pay more to use it, is all.
Elliethree (4 months ago | reply)
Beautiful shot of Rusty taking a nap. Congratulations on getting the last kitten.
I just found out about picnik, too. They said something about using +google but I really don't like that site much. I do use Picasa and they have added a few features but it does not have the extra options picnic had. So sad.
deerluvr (4 months ago | reply)
Oh Rusty you are a cutiepie! Congrats on a job well done Rebecca!
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Monique Lavoie © 2012 (4 months ago | reply)
My favorite model on Flickr
Hope picnik will be replaced by something else ... I like it
Krittergirl..coming back slowly (4 months ago | reply)
I was very surprised and disappointed that Picnik is closing too...I use it quite a bit too!
What a wonderful shot of Rusty snoozing!!!!!
Congrats on catching the last one!!!! It sounds like it was quite an endeavor!!!!! I think it is good to take a break, I think you need one!
Zoomzoomz Mom Still no T T (4 months ago | reply)
I'm glad you caught the last kitten. And also glad that they will have the chance to be adopted.
Rusty loos so cute in this photo.
I'm going to miss pickik also. They did say they will have a place on google that will have many of picniks effects. I sure hope that most of them are there.
Ron Hay (4 months ago | reply)
Perfect image. Time for a nap!
Karen 818 (4 months ago | reply)
this is an adorable pic of Rusty, I hope Sherwood is as gorgeous as Rusty. I must have missed this- Is Rusty FIV +???
I am so happy that you caught the last kitten, now they are all safe and warm
I am going to miss Picnik too- it was so good for collages and corrections. I hope that flickr comes up with a replacement
Vegan Feast Catering (4 months ago | reply)
Bless you.
PixieWiggles098 (4 months ago | reply)
wow, beautiful shot of sweet Rusty!
Rest as long as you need, you are truly an angel to god's creatures, be proud!
snowinglightly (4 months ago | reply)
Love the picture of Rusty all squooshed out flat with his chin resting on the cool stone. Must have been comfortable for him way back when it was so hot! It was so thoughtful of him to locate himself in just the perfect place where his face is framed by an archway of greenery.
So happy that you finally got that last kitten. He must have really be starving to run into your trap with all that commotion going on. Or ... maybe he looked at it as a retreat and hiding place from the dogs and children and the noise of landscaping equipment! ;-)
Red~Star (4 months ago | reply)
Thanks everyone for your kind comments! I am so tired [ physically & mentally] from all the cat TNR's I've been doing this month. I care so much for each and every cat so put a tremendous amount of pressure on myself to catch them asap so more cats won't be born this Spring.
When I'm trapping cats, I get so fixated to the point where I can't think or do anything else until I've captured all.
Whew. It will feel great to take a break. But now I need to focus on my cat colony which has been neglected this month.......and need to focus my camera on other subjects around me.
Jessica Kirste (4 months ago | reply)
Congrats on all the great news!!!! I LOVE this shot of Rusty its so adorable and i love the surrounding elements. Awesome shot! I too was very sad to hear that picnik is closing. :( I had a premium account which they will be refunding now, i used them to make my holiday cards. It really stinks i hope something will pop up in there place that is just as good! I have PS but picnik was so fast and easy!
Doug Lloyd (4 months ago | reply)
Looking pretty darn content
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ஐღ~♥~SeleneLily~♥~ღஐ (4 months ago | reply)
great great news
Vernacular J. (4 months ago | reply)
The picture is inspiring. I want to take a nap too! The adventure of rescue of the last kitten is really nice (specially because it was successful). Take your time and don't worry about Flickr!
kiowas (4 months ago | reply)
Great capture of Rusty taking a nap.
Congratulation on getting the last kitten trapped in your latest TNR project! You have worked so hard to get this taken care of, now I hope you'll enjoy a rest, just like Rusty. The kittens all look very cute and should find some good homes quickly.
RE picnik shutting down: my photograph- friend is also very disappointed. Wonder what Google will come up with to take its place. Hopefully some other interesting computer applications.
Don Briggs (4 months ago | reply)
Cool shot of Rusty. I hope you take a decent break form the TNR work.
Walk in the Woods Photography (4 months ago | reply)
perfect timing what a great capture,and setting
fifichat1 ~ mostly OFF ~ still VERY busy :( (4 months ago | reply)
What a cutie cat !
Miaouuuuuuuuuuu
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Cats 70 (4 months ago | reply)
Thank you for sharing this!
~~~All Cats--No People~~~
Wes Aslin (4 months ago | reply)
Wow, great moment.
Nancy Rose (4 months ago | reply)
you really deserve a break..this is such a fabulous phtoos..the DoF is so perfect nad the framing of the greenery...i just noticed you ahve 300 mm lens..is it a zoom or prime? Wish i ahd one with that reach...
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Nancy Rose (4 months ago | reply)
Is it a Nikon lens? I am canon....
The little sweaters were from Avon..as son as I saw them I knew I had to have them! Also bought some little ballerina style dresses on hangers..they are Xmas ornaments...dresses will come in spring :-)
Barbs World ❤☮❤ (4 months ago | reply)
I don't think Picnik quit Flickr I think Flickr quit Picnik . . regardless, I'm sad as that's where I do any/all cropping, color correction and signature. Maybe they'll offer up another option.
Anyway, LOVE this sweet shot of Rusty. Have been wondering about your Saturdays with Rusty but also know that you've been wayyyyy busy.
Congrats on the work with your cats!!
Thystyn (4 months ago | reply)
well done Rebecca, and you will certainly appreciate your rest.
Karla@Art Whisper (4 months ago | reply)
So sweet.
panga_ua (4 months ago | reply)
Sweet...
*nowhere* [negative1] (4 months ago | reply)
i love this catnap - and congrats on getting that last kitty!
with all the obstacles you were up against, i would say you have accomplished a small miracle :)
and you can make collages with flickr photos using big huge labs (sorry for redundant info if you already knew that)...no clue if they are better/easier than picnik since i've never tried picnik before.....or i guess you could just do them the more time-consuming way in photoshop, haha
anyway - enjoy your break, get some rest & relaxation, and just think of all the wonderful things you have accomplished - challenges that not very many people would even consider taking on
*cheers*
jodispayne...Happy Memorial Day! (4 months ago | reply)
Thanks for sharing your kitty with us! ...
Domestic Feline Photography!
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Roofer 1 (4 months ago | reply)
Wonderful shot, sorry about all the interruptions, the previous cats you trapped must have really enjoyed the food.
Kirstyxo (4 months ago | reply)
So Adorable!