Tuesday, December 29, 2009

A Cautionary Tail

I am cautiously optimistic that Deets' recent encounter with Lyle has taught him a valuable lesson about horses and hooves.

As I watched him enjoy his first hours of freedom in two weeks, I saw him look both ways before crossing the corral.

Is it me or is he using his tail as a turn signal?

I also watched him decide that the shortest distance between two points may not be the safest.







By my accounting, Deets has seven lives left.


He assures me he will use them very wisely.

25 comments:

Pat in east TN said...

The pictures of the 'cautious' Deets are cute, especially the 'turn signal tail'ones, but the last picture is really awesome. Look at those huge, beautiful eyes!!! WOW!!!

June said...

Deets is such a handsome cat! And a little bit smarter now, too.
And yes, his tail is either a turn signal or a mental windsock.

Leah Fry said...

I'm glad Deets is free to do what Deetses do. Both our cats are indoors, and none of the dogs has any horse sense whatsoever.

Beckytwogirls said...

Deets, you cutie boy. Glad you sprung the coop.

slingback said...

Welcome back, gorgeous! And the body language in the second last photo, with the shaved leg and all ... watch out, mice!

Sydney said...

Hahah Deets must be enjoying his new freedom!

Nancy in NC said...

Deets is a wise ol' cat! Nothing worse than not learning from our mistakes! He has to use the rest of his lives wisely - he has to look out for you if you decide to go tree climbing!

Anonymous said...

I'm so glad Deets is back in action!!!

lisa said...

I love the turning signal! He is a cutie, or should I say handsome? ;)

CeeCee said...

Glad your boy is back in action!

Shirley said...

Can't keep a good cat down for long! That last photo made me laugh out loud, it's perfect!

Suzanne said...

He is so smart and a real beautie. Take care, Deets! We love you. :)

Justina said...

Yay Deets! So glad to see in these wonderful photos that he's back in action and doing well.

Grey Horse Matters said...

Oh Deets, be careful from now on. Love all the pictures he's a handsome boy with lots of personality.

Carolynn said...

I'm glad to see he's a fast learner! So handsome and, every guy should have at least one impressive scar.

Julie said...

Love him! That last picture is gorgeous.

Sandra said...

Well it looks like Deets is doing the rounds to see if everything is the same as before. Cats don't like change. It's great to see him back in action. He is a magical cat.
Best always, Sandra

Dusty Devoe said...

Welcome back Deets! Glad you're enjoying the outdoors. He is such a character. Love the last picture.

A New England Life said...

I like Deet's armband. He is one good lookin' and smart boy!

Love those eyes!

Laughing Orca Ranch said...

Good thing he learned a good lesson or two from all this. That last photo of him is absolutely gorgeous.


Happy New Year to you and your critter family, Linda,
~Lisa

Sandy ~~~ said...

Love that kitty! Be careful dude!

Anonymous said...

LOL the first set.. yep seems that tail goes the way of his head. Glad he's back in action - stay safe out there Deets!

George & Alan Fan

OldOldLady Of The Hills said...

Awwwwwwww! This is sweet, beyond words. Dear dear Deets...Life is hard, and then it gets harder---sometimes.

Michelle said...

Glad he's back on the prowl! Looks like he's learned something... I love that last photo of Deets - great shot!

Spruce Hill said...

I absolutly love the last picture of Deets!