Simply Siamese Spring Contest

The Winners are.....

2008-03-09T09:04:00.000-07:00

Well our group of judges obviously had quite the sense of humor as the winner is unanimous as Baby Mao pooing in the daffodils! They felt his natural attention to the needs of Spring just announced such a feeling of the winter moving into the growth of Spring. Baby Mao wins the Millie Bed! He will probably never see it however as I have a sneaking suspicion that Yao-lin may claim it as his own winnings.

For our second place winner the judges were a little more divided but felt that the sweetness and simplicity of Doorydoo's entry was just too lovely not to recognize. The sunbeam and the lovely poem made the judges feel the sun on her furs. Doorydoo wins a handmade purr pad from Siamese Rescue which she can hopefully enjoy many future Spring sunbeams upon.

And third place the judges took a lot of consideration into the weather this year. One of our judges lives in the far north of Maine and all of them are just sick and tired of winter. They want bright happy things just like Derby's entry provided. Derby wins a prize pack of goodies from Siamese Rescue!

Meowmy decided she wanted to give an award to one of her favorite entries so we award a special runner up place to MoMo since her entry was just so philosophical, beautiful, and expressive. (MoMo if you contact Meowmy she wants to get you a little something special).

Queen Snickers chose the winners for her special handmade nip toys in honor of her two sons born in the Spring. The ginger winner is Jimmy Joe

and the tuxie winner is Samantha.

Of course the judges felt that every entry was wonderful and had a really really hard time choosing the top 3. They really wanted to award special awards to the rest of the Top 11.

Most viewer votes (and good choice in food) Daisy!

Best use of lyrics and photography together is Lucy from Artsy Catsy!

Most handsome and obviously selfless entry would be Yao-lin.

Most energetic entry is Tripper.

Most creative way to interpret the coming of Spring- Mao.

Most likely to get the best Easter Basket (besides Fiona and Lando who got SERIOUS awws from the juges) is Skeezix.

Best use of Song andSunbeam is Rocky from Artsy-Catsy.

Again thank you to ALL of the entries, voters, supporters, and just those who enjoyed this fun with us. Spring is so much closer now so hopefully we can all continue to enjoy the joy of the season. And thanks to Sammy, Miles, and Bill for being our inspiration for the contest.

We're totally going to work on some badges for everyone but we didn't want to keep anyone in more suspense. Will the top three please e-mail us simplysiameseATgmailDOTcom with your info so we can send you your prizes directly from Siamese Rescue?

The Top Ten!

2008-03-09T07:26:00.000-07:00

Here are the results of our popular vote. These are the top 11 cats who received the most votes. I was very excited that nearly every entry had at least one vote. You all did such a fabulous job with your entries.

Here is a rough list of the tip 11 in NO particular order which will now be sent off to our panel of impartial judges. Winners will be announced tonight!

Remember the Meezers are the real winners here as we were able to raise $118 donated by my Meowmy and Skeezix/Mao/Rocky/Tripper's FL who donated $40 to the cause! That's a total of $158 all while we had fun celebrating Spring.

Dorydoo
Lucy (Artsy Catsy)
Mao
Baby Mao
Yao-lin
Skeezix
Daisy
Tripper
MoMo
Derby
Rocky (Artsy Catsy)

Time to Vote!

2008-03-04T00:00:00.000-08:00

Please Keep Voting!!!
(We reserve the right to delete comments at anytime to keep this a bit more interesting ;)- Thanks for the idea Karl from the Cat Realm!)

Wow, what a great turnout we've had. We had a total of 68 entries! We want to thank everyone for entered, we hope you enjoyed this contest, I know we did. I'm actually pretty sure it brought my Meowmy out of the winter blahs which is a good thing.

So all of the prize money (totaling $118 goes right to the Meezers (and Bill)! We are so proud of the turnout from everyone, we never dreamed it would get this high!

But....3 lucky entries are also going to get prize packages from Siamese Rescue Center!

First prize will be a Millie Bed! (if you already have one, something else can be arranged if you prefer)

Second prize is a purr pad! (I don't think you can ever have too many of those)

Third prize is a prize pack of nifty toys and maybe some nip.

Bonus Prizes: Queen Snickers would like to sponsor best Ginger and Tuxie in honor of her two Spring born sons. The winners will be judged by Queen Snickers and her mom and each receive a handmade nip toy!

Here's how voting will work. Every blogging cat/woofie/bun in a household is entitled to one vote. You can not vote for yourself or your immediate family members. Place your vote in the comments section of THIS POST in the following format so that my poor Meowmy (who has to work late every day this week) can easily figure stuff out:
Latte votes for "Skeezy's Spring" (Your name and the TITLE of the post not just the name of the cat/woofie/bun)

You will have until March 8th (Saturday Night) to cast your votes. After the close of voting we will have a panel of 3 human judges pick winners from the top 10 viewers votes (none of the judges are affiliated with Cat Blogging so this should be interesting!). Winners will be announced on the evening of March 9th (anywhere from 5pm-11:59pm).

Fat Eric's entry

2008-03-03T16:14:00.000-08:00

Spring

Trumpets of yellow

Daffodils

Green

Leaves in my garden

Smelling fresh

Cat

Enjoying the spring breeze

Birdwatching

Fat Eric's page

Persephone's entry

2008-03-03T14:49:00.001-08:00

I don't go out anymore
When Mommy opens the door
Yesterday the warm
My paws, did not harm
The cold came back and I ROAR...

Hey, Spring! Get back here!!! I wasn't done with you yet!!!

Mao's Poem: Spring Suks

2008-03-03T12:55:00.000-08:00

SPRING SUKS

by Maobert Nichols

Spring suks cuz I'm grownded forever.
Spring suks cuz I go owtside never
Unless I go on a stoopid strole
Wich suks cuz the stroler smells like Rocky's poophole.
And I have to share it with Skeezix the rat
Who insists on the frunt seet not the bak
and I'm the topcat so I shood git to pik.
Jeez, Skeeze is as irritayting to me as a tik.
So win Spring gits sprung I git reel krabby
Cuz I wunt to go owtside. Maybey I shood rite deer abbey.
A mancat needs to rome and to servay his domain
But I can't cuz I'm on Prozak and boy is that a pain.
I sleep a millyun howrs owt of evry singul day
Win I shood be owtside soaking up evry last sun ray.
So that's why Spring suks. And that's why my life it suks as well,
Can yoo see I'm waring my kranky pants? Yeah, I knew yoo cood tell.
Spring suks.

THE END.

My Blog: http://www.maobert.com

Jack's entry

2008-03-03T12:47:00.000-08:00

Spring, spring, oh where have you gone

Warm came, I thought spring had won

I'm tired of snow

The cold's got to go

When will this winter move on?

Queen Snickers' Search For Spring

2008-03-03T09:53:00.000-08:00

Outside at last, I search for signs that spring is coming.
The grass under my paws is still brown and crunching.

Wildflowers are growing this must be a sign.
Spring will you be here on time?

A cool wind blows and ruffles my furs.
I can’t wait for lush grass to curl in and purr!

This cute little Henbit sure smells sweet.
But I don’t think I’ll eat it as an afternoon treat!

Spring I am waiting and watching for you!
Come quickly and make my world anew!

~Queen Snickers

The Kiaton Empire luvs Spring

2008-03-03T09:50:00.000-08:00

We luv Spring cuz it means we can go outside and stay there ALL DAY!!!!

There's also lots of leaves growing and birdies to chase. Its our purrfect play place!!!!

Happy Spring!!!!

Luv,

Rossetti and Kirara

of The Kiaton Empire

Spring Has Sprung for Jake

2008-03-02T21:57:00.000-08:00

SPRING: a time of rebirth, new beginnings, a fresh start, and

FLOWERS!

~Jake

Jake and Bathsheba: http://jakeandbathsheba.blogspot.com

Mr. Tigger-One with the Grass

2008-03-02T21:56:00.001-08:00

Tigger-Life From A Cat's Perspective

Samantha's Springtime Fun

2008-03-02T21:46:00.001-08:00

Samantha-Life From A Cat's Perspective

What spring means to me

2008-03-02T20:59:00.001-08:00

Here is a picture of the one that came before Butterscotch in Spring. This will be my first spring. Spring is about newness and birth of life. All the flowers regrowing and the trees turning green and the snow going bye bye. I am lying in a nice warm sun spot waiting for more to come.

Spring please come soon

Pixel

Skeezy's Spring

2008-03-02T19:14:00.000-08:00

The best part of Spring is that it is the start of Strolling Seezin, and me and my big bruther Mao git to go strolling almost evry day. Mao has finely gottin the hang of SHARING the frunt seet, so it promisses to be a good strolling seezin.

Spring also meens SPRING FASHUNS and that meens SHOPPING!!!!! So I pull owt my kyoot pink purse with the spangles and I look inside for my VISA card, and I go shopping on the innernets for kyoot clothes!!!!!

And then thare's Easter. I'm hoping I'll spot the Easter bunny this yeer. Maybe Fiona will put in a good werd for me. The best part abowt Easter is that I git to watch my faverite Easter moovey, Easter Parade with JUDY GARLUND!!!! And yoo all know how much I love Judy Garlund and a good moovey with lots of show toons!

---Skeezix the Cat

My blog: blog.skeezixthecat.com

Tripper the Psyko Stray Cat Spring Lover

2008-03-02T17:35:00.000-08:00

WHY I LOVE SPRING!!!!!!

BY TRIPPER THE PSYKO STRAY CAT

THARE'S LOTS OF BERDIES TO EET --- THARE A PAW-LIKKING TREET!
AND BUTTERFLIZE TO CHASE AS THEY FLY AROWND MY FACE
AND FLOWERS TO SMELL THARE AROMA IS SWELL
AND I CAN STRUT MY BOOTY KUZ IT'S REELY A KYOOTIE
AND I RITE POETRY TO PARKER WITH A COLORFUL MAJIK MARKER
AND I SLEEP LONG IN THE SUN AND THEN JUMP UP AND RUN
AND I RUN AND I DANSE CUZ I GOT HAPPY IN MY PANTS
AND THARE'S A PINK ROZE THAT PUTS A NICE SMELL IN MY NOZE.

HEER IS MY WEBSITE: TABBYTRIP.BLOGSPOT.COM

What makes a good Easter Bunny? By Fiona Bun

2008-03-02T16:24:00.000-08:00

Lavender breath,
Binkies and
the happiness of giving to others

Ode to Lavender by Lando Bun

2008-03-02T16:21:00.000-08:00

You taste good; Chomp!

Somewhere My Love ...

2008-03-02T15:42:00.000-08:00

Somewhere My Love, there is a sign of Spring
Although the snow, covers most everything

The calendar on the wall, says it's March, we know
But the grass is still covered, in several feet of snow

Somewhere My Love, there are birds that sing
All we've got now, is indoor birdies on a string

For now, we will play in the snow
Cause there's no sign of Spring, in Northeast O-hi-o!

Someday, we'll see the sun again, we hope
Someday, whenever the Spring breaks through!!

- adapted from the lyrics to "Somewhere My Love (Lara's Theme)" from Doctor Zhivago, lyrics by Paul Francis Webster, music by Maurice Jarre

The Furry Bambinos: Padre, Panda Bear, and Meerkat

Farmer Beezer's Spring Report

2008-03-02T14:30:00.000-08:00

Hi there fellow Farmers!
Beezer here with the Spring Has Sprung report.
Whether you are a big time farmer with a whole garden or just have a windowsill in an apartment, like me, its time to start thinkin' about the cat grass plantin' season.

This season I tried somthin' new. I had mine mombean go to the health food store to get my seeds. Here is what she got:
Its called 'Organic Sprouting, Hard Red Wheat Berries'.
What that means is its all natural, nothing added, and ready to grow.
Now there are 2 kinds of Red Wheat, hard and soft; tell ya the truth I don't know what the difference is, but the hard kind is workin' great for me. Oh, and 'Berries' is just fancy way to say 'seed'. Just have your bean go in to the health food store and ask for 'wheat grass seeds', make sure ya tell 'em its fur growin' yer own, and I'm sure they can help you out.
Best of all it only costs 59 cents a pound! Heck, a little envelope package at the garden store, only enough for 1 plantin' was over 2 bucks! This is a real bargain. We got enough for 4 or 5 or even 6 plantin's for less than 25 cents. I'm sure that you can find that in the sofa cushions.

Here is what it looked like a week after plantin':
Startin' to come up nice huh?

A few days later it looked like this:
Ready for a test nibble I'd say.
Mmmmm, Mmm, Mmmm! Nothin' beats the taste of home grown green goodness.

So, give it a try you'll be glad ya did!

Boni Maroni's Spring

2008-03-02T13:54:00.001-08:00

Spring is good
Spring is best
Spring is better
Than all the rest

Sunspots are best in spring, you know.

by Boni Maroni of HotMBC

Tiger Lily's Entry

2008-03-02T13:54:00.000-08:00

Spring Cleaning with Flowers

Stems are for flossing
Your teeth 'till they’re glossy.

Petals so fragrant
Are better than breath mints.

Leaves chewy and green
Keep your mouth feeling clean.

Patiently waiting;
The left side is mine.

The humans will blink
And quick as a wink
We will eat you.

by Tiger Lily and Ruckus

two meowers "think spring

2008-03-02T11:52:00.001-08:00

spring's not sprung,
the grass ain't riz,
but we know where
the robins is!

they's in our yard
a-hippity-hoppin',
lookin' for bugs an'
werms wifout stoppin'.

outside our window
they flutter an' cheep--
an' tic us off,
'cause they're outta reach!

Jimmy Joe's Entry

2008-03-02T09:36:00.000-08:00

The winter was grey and dreary
But I kept our home warm and cheery
Through snow and wind and sleets.

But I think that spring is coming
With blooms blooming and the sun sunning
So Easter Bunny, I'm ready for my treats!

By Jimmy Joe of Ithaca, NY

Spring Comes Early in San Francisco

2008-03-02T09:27:00.000-08:00

Here I am napping in the sun with pretty tulips. If you biggify me, the flowers are even prettier.

My blog can be found at http://halloween-halloweenthecat.blogspot.com/

Halloween

Beau Beau & Angie's - Oh Magnolia Tree

2008-03-02T09:01:00.001-08:00

The brightness of Spring flowers
brings wonderful things
our Magnolia tree
warmth of sunshine
warmth of friends

Oh Magnolia tree
our harbinger of Spring
looking at your pretty flowers
makes our hearts sing

Beau Beau & Angie

Unrequited Love

2008-03-02T08:40:00.001-08:00

This spring as it comes bursts up in bonfires green,
Wild puffing of emerald trees, and flame-filled bushes,
Thorn-blossom lifting in wreaths of smoke between
Where the wood fumes up and the watery, flickering rushes.

I am amazed at this spring, this conflagration
Of green fires lit on the soil of the earth, this blaze
Of growing, and sparks that puff in wild gyration,
Faces of people streaming across my gaze.

And I, what fountain of fire am I among
This leaping combustion of spring? My spirit is tossed
About like a shadow buffeted in the throng
Of flames, a shadow that’s gone astray, and is lost.

D.H. Lawrence

Dearest Skittles, The Huntress

I'm still in love with you, although SlyCat is your boyfriend. My heart continues to be on fire for you. Here is a lovely photo of me in your garden, waiting for one short glimpse of your sleek tabby silhouette. SlyCat lives thousands of miles away.....

But I am here for you!!!!

Be my girlcat!

Luv,
Sam, The Marmalade Cat

The Light and Lightness of Spring

2008-03-02T08:35:00.001-08:00

A light exists in spring
Not present on the year
At any other period.
When March is scarcely here

A color stands abroad
On solitary hills
That silence cannot overtake,
But human nature feels.

It waits upon the lawn;
It shows the furthest tree
Upon the furthest slope we know;
It almost speaks to me.

Then, as horizons step,
Or noons report away,
Without the formula of sound,
It passes, and we stay:

A quality of loss
Affecting our content,
As trade had suddenly encroached
Upon a sacrament.

E. Dickenson

p.s. Is that a Point Loma Parrot??? Yum, I'm drooling!

Luv,
Skittles, The Huntress
The Whole Kitten Kaboodle

Socks, Scylla & Charybdis ~ Spring is......................

2008-02-29T21:51:00.000-08:00

Spring is .....................baby kittens

Spring is ..........................trees to climb

Spring is .........................birds at the bird feeder and a sunny spot. I love to feel the warm sun on my fur, and a basket full of clean laundry in the sunshine is the perfect spot for a nap. Especially since I can watch the birds when I wake up.

Spring is .......................flowers and picnics.

Spring is ......................butterflies at the Whiskers' Memorial Butterfly Garden

Spring is .........................freshly mown grass and friends to play with.

You can find us at Alasandra & The Cats.

Beau's Spring

2008-02-29T17:29:00.000-08:00

Ah Spring!
Chirpy Birds and Sun spots
Times yet this year
I still have not seen!
Ah Spring!
Where is thy green?

Outside in Our Enclosure

2008-02-29T13:22:00.000-08:00

This morning was perfect Spring-like weather to lie around in our new enclosure soaking up the shade clouds and sniffing the breezes and listening to the fev-vers at the fev-ver feeder. If you click to biggify on Reno's picture, you'll notice the Aristocrat Pear tree is just about ready to burst into bloom.

Luf, Us

2008-02-29T12:13:00.000-08:00

Lucy in the Breeze in Springtime

by Lucy
(Inspired by The Beatles)
I picture myself in the breeze in the springtime
With flowers and sunshine and soft gentle purrs

If somebody calls me I’ll just ignore them
I’m a girlcat with the breeze in my furs.

Beautiful colors of pink and nip green
Are filling my pretty head
I’m just a ragdoll with the breeze in my furs
And I purr …

Lucy in the breeze in springtime
Lucy in the breeze in springtime
Lucy in the breeze in springtime
Purrr ... purrrr ......

Follow me down to a patch of wildflowers
Where catnip and grasses do hide
We’ll nibble and munch on the kitty hors d’oeuvres
And get so incredibly high.

Fevvers and chipmunks arrive in the yard
So we can chase them away
We'll climb in the trees with our heads in the clouds
And we'll purr ...

Lucy in the breeze in springtime
Lucy in the breeze in springtime
Lucy in the breeze in springtime
Purrr ... purrrr .........

2008-02-29T10:56:00.000-08:00

I Feel the Sun

by Rocky
(inspired by The Beatles)

Everykitty ... it's been a long cold lonely winter
Everykitty ... it's been nine lives since it's been here
I feel the sun, I feel the sun
And it feels so nice!

Everykitty ... smiles are returning to our faces
Everykitty ... it's been nine lives since it's been here
I feel the sun, I feel the sun
And it feels so nice!

Sun, sun, sun, stretch in the sun!
Sun, sun, sun, bask in the sun!
Sun, sun, sun, laze in the sun!
Sun, sun, sun, lounge in the sun!
Sun, sun, sun, purr in the sun!

Everykitty ... I feel the ice is finally melting
Everykitty ... it's been nine lives since it's been clear
I feel the sun, I feel the sun
And it feels so nice!

Roll in the sun, wallow in the sun, drool in the sun
It feels so nice, it feels so nice!

Spring with Tybalt

2008-02-29T10:23:00.001-08:00

The Easter Time is the Egg Time

And the Egg Time is the Easter Time

~Sung to me by mommy, as sung to her by Grandmama~

I had to think a lot about what spring means to me. Spring is exciting for a lot of reasons. With Spring comes my birthday (I'll be two!), baby bunnies, frisky squirrels, more birdies, lots of kittens, blossoming flowers, and Easter. I decided that fluffyhead easter bunnies were the way to go, so here I am celebrating bunny love!

ODE TO SPRING

by Tybalt

Oh, Spring!

You bring so much joy to my heart,

I wish that we never more would part.

Open windows bring warm breezes and sunshine,

blowing gently through my furs and brightening up my mind.

Timmy the Squirrel comes to visit me more

and taunts me through my opened front door.

Birdies sing and chatter and fly by

and the sight makes me so happy that I sit and sigh.

Oh, Spring!

Please come and make me happy again!

I have missed you so, my warm and sunny friend.

And let us not forget the best part of floofyhead bunny pals . . . the bunnykicking!

Happy Spring, Everykitty!

Faith Boomerang in the Sun

2008-02-29T09:50:00.001-08:00

Like all of our new kittens, this is little Faith Boomerang's first spring.
Although the temperatures here on the Texas Gulf Coast are in the 80's, we can still tell Spring is on its way. Here, Faith rests in the sunlight filtering in through the clawmarks in the curtains.

[Faith: okey-dokey, now Sanjee won't put tha bitey on me, right?]

Spring Sun - The Cats Stephens

2008-02-29T08:23:00.000-08:00

Our favotie thing about Spring is the blinds open up, sometimes the windows too, and we get to bask in the warm sun. We wrote a poem about it together...

We can't deny that spring has sprung,
As we bask all day in the bright, sun,
And those days they stretch deeper into spring,
We must worship, while the wild birds sing.

Purrs,
Percy, Eliot, Emily and Abbie
(The Cats Stephens)

Diamond dreams of exploring spring

2008-02-29T06:31:00.000-08:00

(with appologies to Pet Clark)

Winter was cold, but the snow is all gone now
And it is time to go
Outside

Maybe you know a clever place you can hide
Where you'll never show,
Outside

Listen to the birdies singing songs up in the trees now,
Chase the squirrels, check out the blooms
and explore all of the scenery. It's time to escape...
You can forget all the humans; forget their affairs, and go
Outside -- Flowers are blooming there
Outside -- The skies are much bluer there
Outside -- Springtime is waiting for you

Chase the bugs, attack the grass and roll round in clover
You'll be basking in the sun before day is over
Happy again...

The grass is much greener there,
You can forget all the humans; forget their affairs, and go
Outside -- Flowers are blooming there
Outside -- The skies are much bluer there
Outside -- Springtime is waiting for you

Irish Eyes are smiling through the month of March at Diamond's Lair, a.k.a., the Black Cat Pub!

Merlin's First Spring!

2008-02-29T00:21:00.000-08:00

(Please click to view a larger image)

Since I am just a kitten, as was born on September 2nd, 2007, I have never experienced Spring! Dragonheart tells me that it is a wonderful time of year, with warm weather, flowers blooming, lots of birdies, and plenty of sun. I can't wait to experience my very first spring, since I love the sun and I love warmth!

Dragonheart's Spring

2008-02-29T00:18:00.000-08:00

(Please click to view the full image)

Spring to me means exploring our Garten (yard) on my harness with my dad! My harness even matches my dad's uniform. We are best buds, and enjoy spending time in the warm sun together.

The best spring flower of them all

2008-02-28T08:48:00.001-08:00

Flowers come in Yellow blues and Pink not all them are safe for cats. But i wanted to tell you about the saftet most styleing one of a kind spring flower of them all. This flower Is very very pretty and even roots for the red sox This flower even has spots and a great sence of fashion. What is it were can I get it? you ask . The anwer is

IT ME !!!! ......YOUR Very Own Spring Lilly

what dose sring mean to me

2008-02-28T08:26:00.003-08:00

Hi all Mu shue pooh king cat here. I wanted to tell you what spring means to me!!

Yes it mean going out side my harness. It means the brids will be back the grass will be green

But best of all it mean the two word that warm my ginnger heart right up .......FRESH NIP!!!!!!!

jeter'z ode to spring

2008-02-27T02:09:00.000-08:00

spring ...

da time wen boyz an men* put on dere baseball capz an watch dere favrit playerz get readee fer a grate seezon.

i luv spring trainin!

go yankeez.

*an girlz an women, too.

frum yer frend jh

Spring Is Coming

2008-02-26T18:38:00.000-08:00

The sun was warm but the wind was chill.
You know how it is with an April day
When the sun is out and the wind is still,
You're one month on in the middle of May.
But if you so much as dare to speak,
A cloud comes over the sunlit arch,
A wind comes off a frozen peak,
And you're two months back in the middle of March.

Robert Frost (1874–1963) Two Tramps in Mud Time (1936)

Roxy Dragon Pebbles, http://thedevildog.blogspot.com/

April Showurs Brings May...

2008-02-26T17:21:00.000-08:00

What's that, Rosie?
I DID make this up! Now, if I may continue...

April showurs brings May Sunshine, Burdies, Sidewalk Peepul Walkurs and FLOWERS!

-Cheeto

Baby Mao - Spring Has Sprung!

2008-02-26T12:33:00.001-08:00

Daisy's Springtime Peeps

2008-02-26T12:26:00.001-08:00

Springtime Peeps are on my mind
The pretty, gooey, sugary kind
This can only mean one thing:
It is finally almost Spring!
Eating a Peep, so sweet and sticky
Chases away weather cold and icky
My Peeps have something important to say:
"Winter, winter, go away!"

by Daisy the Curly Cat

What Springs Means to Me

2008-02-25T21:38:00.001-08:00

Sitting out in the yard, enjoying the late winter sunshine, it was beginning to feel like spring! It made me consider what spring means to me. It means...

Taking a sip out of the bird bath

Using a real wooden fence as a scratching post!

The first whiff of the first daffodil!

Enjoying it all with your family!

A time of rebirth
A time of renewal
A time of tolerance towards the younger ones!

http://taraprincessmeezer.blogspot.com/

Marilyn's Etheree for Spring

2008-02-25T13:56:00.001-08:00

Sun
Glinting
Off white fur:
Could it be time
To celebrate Spring?
I lie still and listen
For birdsong, longing to see
The flutter of wings, the vivid
Hues of wildflowers that line the creek.
When Spring comes, I'll be here to welcome her.

by Marilyn MonREOW, from Gentlemen Prefers Blondes

Dorydoo and the Sunbeam

2008-02-25T13:49:00.000-08:00

A black cat,
I sleep in the velvet dark
Through which a sunbeam breaks.

It wakes me,
And I look into its face.

It smiles, yellow-warm
Like my eyes,
And promises me
That Spring will be here soon.

by Dorydoo from The Ballicus Blog

MaoMao Snoozing in the Sun

2008-02-25T13:47:00.001-08:00

Is Spring here yet? It sure feels like it, cuz this sunspot's so warm.

So Spring isn't here quite yet? Dagnabbit... well, I'll keep on snoozin, and maybe it'll be here next time I wakies!

MaoMao from the Ballicus Blog

Brainball's Waiting for Spring

2008-02-25T13:37:00.000-08:00

A sunspot, as I lie on the cat perch! Must mean Spring is on its way. Sunshine warms all layers of my floof -- and that's saying something, because I've got a lot of floof!

Hurry up, Spring! I'm ready!

Brainball from The Ballicus Blog

Flower Frenzy

2008-02-24T13:15:00.000-08:00

Mum does not normally buy real flowers as I eat them. Today she decided we needed a lift with all of the winter weather. So the flowers were tasty and they look purrty too. We want spring to come really soon so that we will have real flowers in our own yard. Hurry up spring!

THE GROUND IS WHITE WITH SNOW

BUT OUR HEARTS WITH COLORS GLOW

GREEN, YELLOW, PURPLE, BLUE
SHOWS OUR LOVE TO YOU

OH WHEN WILL SPRING COME TO ME
I’M TIRED OF WHITE IN ALL I SEE

THE BIRDIES TOO SHARE OUR PLIGHT
WHEN ALL THE WORLD IS CLOAKED IN WHITE

BIRDIES IN WINTER ARE IN NEED
COME AND EAT LOTS OF SEED

FLOWERS PRETTY IN MY HOUSE
ARE THEY BETTER THAN A MOUSE

TASTY FLOWERS, PRETTY TOO
MUM AND DERBY’S GIFT TO YOU

Springtime for Skeeter

2008-02-22T12:49:00.000-08:00

When celebrating Spring, it is important that a cat find a spot that shows off his colors to best effect. The purple grape hyacinths and the green grass seemed a most excellent spot!

"Spring has sprung, the flowers riz, I wonder where the mousies is?" - Skeeter Buddy Spencer

Spring Has Sprung for Yao-Lin

2008-02-19T11:12:00.000-08:00

'In the spring a young cat's fancy lightly turns to thoughts of loving himself'. (Alfred Cat Tennyson).

Ta ta for now

HRH Yao-Lin

Junior loves the Sun in Spring

2008-02-18T20:38:00.000-08:00

S-spring
U-umbrellas
N-nests
S-sunspots
H-hydrangea
I-iris
N-narcissus
E-Easter

2008-02-18T19:31:00.000-08:00

Sweet little Robin
Fly to me; I lay quiet
Watching you, silent

Sophia

It's a Magical Spring Thing

2008-02-18T11:35:00.000-08:00

Spring is a Magical Thing here in the Deep South, GA.

We start out with Tiny Baby Squirrels in their Hidey Hole in one of our Pecan Trees. Our trees are bare after dropping their leaves and Pecans in the fall. They look sparse and gray and sleepy.

And then, the squirrels grow into Evil Squirrels and teeny tiny shoots of green appear on the trees.... Bigify and look closely. Can you see the leaves sprouting?Then before we know it, we have this!

Spring is a Magical Thing!

Gandalf & Grayson wish you all a glorious Spring Fling!!

The Taylor Cats ode to Spring

2008-02-18T08:22:00.000-08:00

Flowers are our greatest Silent Friends. You should always stop to smell
the flowers on your journey through life.

(Thanks to Zoolatry for the photo help)
The Taylor Cats

Latte's ode to Spring

2008-02-18T08:15:00.000-08:00

***Not eligible for prizes***

Blue Daffodil

By: Latte's Meowmy April, 2006

A sweet little bud of a flower
Poked its head above the frosty ground
One sunny crisp winter morning.

A golden bud wrapped in a
Protective embrace of fresh leaves
And a sturdy stem.

Stay close to the ground little flower.
Keep nestled in the toasty
leaves of last fall,
Let the Spring come to you.

Wait little flower!
Do not unfurl your petals
Into the biting cold and frosty air,
It is not yet time for your glory!

You must wait a while yet,
Let the crocuses and tulips
Make their first appearances,
Stay protected in your warm embraces.

A tiny little bunny hopes along
And comes upon your restful bed.
Hungry little bunny takes a nibble
Of your sweet young leaves leaving
You injured and in pain.

I will fix you little flower for I know
You are special.
Here I am with steaks and burlap,
I shall save you from hungry little bunnies,
and the cruel winter frosts.

I will check on you every hour,
I will water you every day,
I will prop up your glorious head
Until you are ready to unfurl your glory.

I will do this everyday forever.
I will tend to your needs,
I will grow you some friends,
I will keep you sheltered and happy.

One day I awoke to a beautiful
Spring morning with birds chirping
And a gentle warm breeze.
Racing outside to tend to you I
Found you in a special state of joy.

Instead of my sickly little bud
A glorious flower stood in its place.
With blue petals to match the brilliant sky
And a white center the color of
The happy clouds
You stood there beaming at me.

Thank you little flower.
Thank you for giving me the gift
Of unconditional love.

Thank you little flower.
Thank you for teaching me
To never give up hope and to
Persevere when others falter.

You and I will always
Have our early spring.
When you wake up again next year
You’ll know to wait until the ground is soft.
You’ll know that when you do return,
I will tend to you for all the springs to come.

Dreaming of Spring - By Sabrina

2008-02-17T17:32:00.000-08:00

Just laying here napping and having sweet dreams ...

maybe Spring isn't as far away as it seems!

Spring has Sun - by Powder

2008-02-17T13:13:00.000-08:00

I love our deck, I love the sun,

Spring is full of lots of fun!

If only Winter would go away,

I'd be back out there to greet the day!

Oh Days of Springtimes Past - By Puff and Rudy

2008-02-17T13:04:00.000-08:00

We sat upon our porch and basked

Yes we were supervised, nice of you to ask!

We loved the sun, we smelled the breeze,

So take us back there, please, please please!

Perfectly Parker Remembering Springtime

2008-02-17T12:49:00.000-08:00

I know this much...Spring smells good!

I love the sky, I love the air, I love the flowers everywhere,

I miss the warm sun on my furs,

If I could have it, I would purrs!

Ha-Ha-Ha-Ha!

Poetry isn't my strong suit!

Spring... comes in a bouquet

2008-02-17T00:35:00.001-08:00

Isn't she pretty? This was the siamese who came before.
My pretty Persia.
I'm in the middle.
Trixie is on the right.
Spring... is sweet with a siamese in the house.

From Tigger the FBI Cat

Philosophy in Spring

2008-02-16T17:33:00.000-08:00

The Chinese sages advised that one should make one's yearly plan in Spring and the day's plan in the morning. I say let the lesser humans worry about planning, we infinitely wiser cats know just to relax and enjoy the beauty of Spring as Nature intends us to.

Posted by Momo

Spring is in the air? by Othello

2008-02-16T09:41:00.000-08:00

Gotta go looking for Spring!!

I miss the warm sun on my furs
I miss the smell of the flowers
I miss the cirpy birdies

Spring where are you?
I am ready for you!

Click pikshur for lager view!

Othello's entry

Spring is in the Air by Kashim

2008-02-16T09:32:00.000-08:00

Kashim's entry in honor of a very sweet girlcat.

Click image for a larger view!

ZOEY'S ODE TO SPRING

2008-02-16T09:31:00.000-08:00

SPRING

Bees will sting.

Birds take wing.

Flowers will bring beauty to all.

And life will sing with newness.

Djenna's First Spring

2008-02-15T19:48:00.000-08:00

This photo of Djenna was taken on March 11, 2007. She and her brother and sister were 11 weeks old, and it was one of the first beautiful spring days and the first time they came outside.

Djenna from Kattenpraat's Catwalk

Mrs. OZ Ode To Spring

2008-02-15T18:32:00.000-08:00

Mrs. OZ from The Cat Realm

Georgia's Spring Time Photo

2008-02-15T16:57:00.000-08:00

Georgia can't wait for spring to come to Washington. Here she is from an old photo of last summer, exploring the yard in the sun. We can't wait until she can do this again! And when that happens, we should have some beautiful iris' off to that one side!

Miss Peach's ode to Spring

2008-02-15T14:43:00.001-08:00

~~~SEASONS~~~
by Miss Peach 2005

Journey not in haste through these seasons of your life.....

Lest you overlook the beauty of God's love.....

As the buttery daffodils spring into dance,

While waves beach upon your summery sands.....

During your changing autumn fashion shows,

Cloaking your cottage in a quiet winter's tale of snow.

~~~Blessings & Purrs~~~
Miss Peach>(^,^)<
http://misspeachsmeowz.blogspot.com/

Spring Has Sprung!

2008-02-14T23:59:00.000-08:00

OK obviously, not yet. But I'm dying for the longer days and warmth and I'm betting you are too! So here at Simply Siamese we're looking for a way to celebrate regrowth and help our friends at the same time. Soooo....you all know Sammy & Miles right? Well they still need help and while we've all been helping with project HAM and the other great contests that have contributed, we wanted to do something special for our very devoted friends.

Here's what's going to happen. For every entry my Meowmy is going to donate $1 to project HAM. This contest is for ALL cats, not just meezers so please tell your friends to join us. Should any cat want to sponsor a category, please let us know and we'd be thrilled with that (like best tuxie, best meezer, etc.)

Prizes: 1st Place- A Millie Bed & $15 donation to project HAM

2nd Place- A Purr Pad and a $10 donation to project HAM

3rd Place- Prize pack of treats from Siamese Rescue and $5 donation to project HAM

(remember that all entries earn $1 toward project HAM!)

(OK, I told Meowmy that she has to find a way to ship overseas no matter what or else I'm pooping on her pillow and she said OK!)

So, what do you do? Do what you do best, create something (no, not in the litterbox sort of way)! We thought long and hard about this and decided that there are two elements that bind us all together- words and cat photography. We don't want to put any cat in a "box" so we're going to keep the parameters loose but we are going to require three main things.

1. You must have a written element (a couple of lines, a poem, short story, etc.). The words must be your own (with your human's translation help of course). Its OK to use inspiration from other sources (ie human poets) but please make the words flow from your own mouth :) and site any sources of inspiration.

2. You must have a photographic element. The photograph be just that- simple and focused on cats and Spring. While we all love Photoshopped pictures this contest is about freshness and simplicity so please just post pictures that are simple and with minimal Photoshop help. Even if its just a picture of you in a sunspot, that's perfect!

3. Your content must focus on cats (of course) AND Spring (flowers, sun spots, stroller rides, bunnies, birdies, kittens, etc). Whatever you think of when you think of Spring. You can use the photo and written elements to express both or use the photo for cats and the words for Spring or however you want. Just make sure your complete entry focuses on both.

Entries are open NOW until 11:59 PM (EST) March 3, 2008. At that time we will open up voting to the general public until March, 8th 2008 11:59 PM. From the top viewers choices we will choose our winners from a panel of human judges. The winners will be announced on March 9th (daylight savings time beings)!

Contest is open to all blogging cats & buns & woofies! Please provide a link to your blog at the end of your entry and label the post like this: Latte's ode to Spring

Any questions? E-mail me SIMPLYSIAMESEatGMAILdotCOM

And its my contest, so I retain the right to change things should I see fit.

~Latte