Gemma’s first camping trip didn’t start out at all well while we were packing the van. This was to be our new kitten Gemma’s first trip away in the caravan so we have been getting her used to wearing the little pink harness. No problem there – until we attached the lead, she didn’t like that one little bit. So to keep her safely out of the way while we were in and out the door carrying food and clothing to the van, we popped her into the the carry cage. You can imagine our surprise when we found that she had escaped, how on earth did she get out? As it turned out one of the metal wires was missing, and she must have squeezed through popping two others out of place. Who would have thought that such a little kitten could be so determined? Looks like we now need to purchase a new carry cage.
That’s one determined kitten to escape
Gemma tolerates car travel very well, and once safely on site, she was introduced to the caravan. So many nooks and crannies to explore and sniff, but she settled down very well. Basking in the afternoon sun which was streaming through the front window kept her happy and content.
With Gemma safely tucked up asleep inside the van I sat outside enjoying our mild winter weather and did some more stitching on one of my New Zealand botanical stitchery blocks.
A little stitching time
Taking a lively kitten away in the caravan will be a steep learning curve for all of us. But she is young enough to learn a few rules, we expect, and we look forward to many happy trips away.
14 comments:
I can say that caravan travels with a kitten are SO different to an adult cat. She looks so contented, hope your days are as warm as here, almost T shirt and shorts out there now at 1 p.m.
I hope it works out for kitty and that she will settle in fine! smart little girl getting out of that cage though :)
How utterly delightful! Funny story - I have a stand at the Quilted exhibition for Capital Quilters, nd I saw a lady who looked exactly like you from the back and gave her a big cheery hello, and she turned around and gave me a slightly awkward hello back. Oh well!
I am so pleased she escaped when you were at home. Just imagine if it was later when you were camping and she got outside!! Good lesson to learn. Now enjoy yourself!
You are definitely intrepid caravan-ers; glad kitty settle in so well...lovely flower work hugs, Julierose
Clever little Gemma.. lucky she escaped at home so she didn't go to far..
She looks settled in the van.
Love,y stitching.
That's one determined cat, but she looks very contented in your van! Lovely embroidery too.
Gemma is adorable. I hope she enjoys your travels as much as you do. Your stitching is very pretty.
Glad she didn't get far! What an escape artist, LOL!!
Our kitties never traveled well. Your stitchery is darling! Is it an original or from a pattern? :)
What a cute kitty! I love the way you used two rows of backstitching on your stitchery to intense the color! Just lovely!
Love your stitchery and that's a cute little kitten
I have never camped with a kitty, but often used to take my dog (and will again when I retire and get a new dog - this is the first time I have been without a pet since I was born! Even in college I had a fish tank and a hamster.) I had my dogs wear a collar with my contact info engraved on it AND once it was available, microchips. A bit of peace of mind, because I thankfully never lost a dog.
I love following your caravan adventures because I plan to get a camper when I retire. (I need to get a vehicle that can tow sometime before then and rent a camper/caravan to see if I really like it before I purchase one.)
Certainly glad that Gemma didn't disappear after she escaped her carrier and that she settled in once she explored the caravan.
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