Our weather has turned wintry again, with snow on the ranges. That didn't last long, when the rain arrived, and some wind. It is still winter after all, it's just that we have been spoiled with calm, mild, sunny days for ages. Luckily, there is a heat pump installed, so there is clean, efficient heating here in my little home. And it has been perfect soup making weather too. My latest batch was pumpkin and kumara, so nice and tasty, with added pieces of fried onion and bacon, after it was whizzed smooth. This was made in the microwave, and I do love home made soup.
Creamy pumpkin and kumara soup with added bacon
Gemma had a difficult morning recently, it was time for her annual vaccinations and health check. I picked her up and put her in the carry cage before she realised what was happening.
How did that happen, she's thinking
Gemma doesn't make a fuss being in the car, and it was a short drive down to the Vets.
Here we are
Gemma was a little uncomfortable when she was lifted on to the table and the vet checked her over. Everything was fine and she was given her vaccinations. I had asked if she could get her claws trimmed as it always took both Robin and I working together in the past to get this job done. She was most unhappy with this procedure and had to be wrapped in a towel, growling at the vet and struggling to get away. I told the vet that I had never had a cat who growled before. Finally, with three paws clipped, she was getting so distressed that we agreed to give up - she couldn't get back into her carry cage fast enough. Poor Gemma, I wondered if she would forgive me for this abomination when we got home. She hopped into the hidey hole in her tower at home to recover from her ordeal.
I'm hiding, don't touch me.
I've been doing a bit of knitting in the evenings and more importantly, I'm working hard to get my secret sewing finalised for my daughter's birthday. It's looking rather good, even if I do say so myself! All will be revealed soon.
11 comments:
I hope Gemma forgives you! She does not look happy…
I love homemade soup too. It’s not quite soup season here yet. Can’t wait to see the birthday gift. Gail at the cozy quilter
Nice soup to warm you up on a wintery day.
Poor Gemma. Wonder if you will get the last paw clipped?
So glad to hear Gemma's checkup went fine except for the nail trimming. I am sure all was forgiven after she rested in her cubby. LOL. She is a doll. Your soup looks so yummy, Jenny. I just harvested my butternut squash and am looking forward to soup here soon. Enjoy your day. Hugs.
Poor Gemma, such an indignity for a beautiful girl. Our two dogs had their yearly vaccinations recently and you would have thought the vert was trying to murder them. I love soup and I'm especially found of butternut squash soup.
Definitely soup weather--looks really yummy, Jenny.
Poor Gemma--no one really likes MD visits do they? You may be shunned for a bit, I am thinking...;)0) hugs, Julierose
Aww, poor Gemma. I am sure she will forgive you or has already forgiven you when it came time to eat. We are in a heat wave right now, not going to complain because soon enough we will be freezing cold. I give it three months and we will see the white stuff.
God bless.
Oh my, I feel Gemma’s (your?) pain! Darla and Alfie are due for their annual visit and vaccinations (only one each this year). Last year I had to round them up on my own and that was one of the worst experiences I’ve ever had. This year I will set their appointment and Bruce will be here to help. I just dread it!
Poor Gemma. Visiting the vet is never fun for them. At least she got a clean bill of health and won’t have to return for a year.
Oh poor Gemma. Won’t take her long to be over it. Until the next time though. Yummy soup.
Life might be less stressful if we each had a hidey hole for a retreat when we need a minute, huh?!?
That soup looks delicious. Perfect on a Winter's day!
Well done to get as much covered with Gemma as you did. The other paw can wait for the next visit.
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