What with the cooler weather and all —
Bugs is feeling his oats.
I was in the other room when I heard him squalling more passionately than usual. I rushed in, to find him launched three-quarters of the way up the door, scrabbling for purchase with his poor clipped claws. To make it safely back to the floor, he had to do a half-gainer with double twist. So I took pity on him and put Nelson’s Column closer.
Here’s a shot to put this in context. 
Note that Nelson’s Column is about knob-high.
From thence, our Bugs made short work of hopping up. Yes, to the top of the door. Yes, he’s done this once or twice before. Even without Nelson’s Column. When his claws truly were talons of terror.
Hmm. Kind of forgot — it is a mighty long way down there.
You do realize I’m doing this without a safety-net . . . .
I want you to build me a second floor and I want you to do it now.
catself 
Bugs does like his door perch, doesn’t he? And such a reproachful look, that you haven’t built him a second floor yet! (typed while Miss C is glaring at me balefully and swishing her tail. What did I do? Couldn’t tell you.)
Does she need a reason?
Great shots! Very thoughtful of you to put Nelson’s knob-high column conveniently closer. Bugs must be challenged without those talons of terror.
JhaJha of course had to try leaping atop doors after seeing Bugs’ first attempt a while back. He is a great motivator and instigator and role model over here.
We work together. I myself could use some guidance from you in that black-cat-drop-out-of-the-tree-onto-wildebeest-back maneuver.
Oh, whoa! I bet that’s the highest spot in the house. Kitties always manage to find the highest place in the house, if they are so inclined. Perhaps Bugs can help you draft plans for the second floor. It goes without question that you will build it for him in time for the holidays. 😉 I especially love the last photo, with his amazing whiskers and bright beautiful eyes. I like seeing him from this angle. He is a handsome cat.
I still can’t picture him jumping down.
It sure is the highest spot, LM, you got that right! And Bugs is in fact the forepawson on the construction project. I shudder to think what will happen
ifwhen I get the specs wrong. Anti-home-improvement gal that I am. Say LM, if you think Bugs is handsome, that’s praise indeed, coming from you the artiste with the GORGEOUS miaoling shots. As for him jumping down, he extends his paw and kind of walks his way down one leg-length and then jumps the rest of the way. I encourage him to hit ground on the folded futon right under that last pic, for a soft landing. See a shot of the extended-paw thing at the “once or twice” link in the post.Ah, yes – that is the same method Chun uses for getting down from the high cupboard. I always wince when he hits the ground because it must hurt. Admittedly he doesn’t mind, but I still think I should carpet the kitchen with cushions.
I worry too. I know cats aren’t immune from injuries, like, for example, to their ACL — I think one of Katnip Lounge’s multitudes had this? — I want to make the world a soft landing for cats.
I think you have a nice setup for Bugs with the scratching post.
I especially worry about Chun because his previous people declawed him (front only). 😦
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I’m a fan of bifold doors, myself – they’re comfy for naps… It’s great that you’re getting another floor, Bugs. You should think about having some bifolds installed up there.
Say Pedro that’s a great idea. Bean! Change those specs! I don’t care if you already installed the sliders! Tear them out! Bifolds I tell you!
My Bengal has a door he loves. He jumps from the arm of the couch, about a foot lower than the doorknob. Of course he’s full grown and a pretty big boy. I think he likes that door best because the way down from the door is an easy leap to the middle of the couch, about 7 feet but a soft landing.
Excellent. A flying Bengal. Could be a great name for a football team.
Awesome balancing act! My cats wouldn’t know it was possible to get on top of a door – mine are only open long enough for me to get in or out of them! Sass and Neko have to remain content with the cat towers.
And content they do appear.
That’s quite a feat to get up there!! I think he needs a high perch, like I saw on My Cat From Hell. Apparently some cats are tree dwellers and like to be up high. At least that’s what Jackson Galaxy says, MOL.
So true. After seeing what Jackson had to say, I got my friend’s husband to install Bugs’s shelves in
thehis living room. Take a look: https://catself.wordpress.com/2011/07/05/bugs-plugs-bungalow/He completely spurns the lower one. Top-shelf cat only. I’ll say.
Bugs, your human should put some perches on the back of the door so you can scoot on up any old time. Tell her we said so!
Great idea, Lounger. Unfortunately (a) there’s no space back there (this cabin is tiny) and (b) I called in every favor in the land to get my friend’s hubby to install the shelves in
theBugs’s living room. If I had my way, I’d have a Catio and that San Diego house combined. But Bugs must make do with this humblehovelcabin instead. Poor Bugs.That is such a face. He has been here before!
further to above! Our neighbour refers to Mojo as ‘the social worker’ – her theory is that he spends time where ever he is needed. Think that’s true of a lot of cats. They straddle multiple planes.
But not helicopters.
So true. I have the feeling they’re beings from another planet. (Hey. Notice how there’s only one letter’s difference between “planes” and “planet”? No more need be said.)
That last photo has just become my favourite cat picture of all time! The angle, the expression…everything…Love it!
Oh Eleanor. Reeeelly? Even more than your pictures? Golly!
Oh, I get most of my nice ones while they’re sleeping (as you’ve probably noticed). I have lots of time to play around getting the angle and light right. It’s much more of an accomplishment (in my humble opinion) to get such a brilliant ‘action shot’. I feel like I can really see Bugs’ personality in that look – and those are some impressive whiskers, too!
So kind. And yes about the whiskers. They are really something, aren’t they.
Very very obviously savoured moments 🙂 I love your pages. I don’t know how some people do little animations on their pages though – very clever – like that cat running. Great page!
My, you do like way up high places, don’t you? Bet you can see almost the entire world from up there, huh? purrs
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I can see the whole of MY world, dear Nerissa, and that’s all that matters to me . . . . and now you’re in it. Yay!
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