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We get so much joy from our cats. They are our constant companions, our buddies, our little furry children. We love them up and spoil them rotten. They more than return our affection - they amaze us with their serenity, awe us with their grace, and make us laugh at their silliness. Each one of them holds a very special place in our hearts. |
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 Quincy was Gelina's lover boy. We lost him December 3, 2002. He was the first cat we've ever lost. He was the best cat ever, and we still miss him dearly. |
 We lost our sweetheart Spencer to feline leukemia on March 12, 2004. He was only a year and a half old. |
 Samantha was our 17 year-old, pretty, black cat with the kryptonite eyes. We lost our princess in September of 2005. |
 This is Gus. We adopted him on March 21st of 2004, about a week after we lost Spencer. He is very sweet and gentle and loves his little brother Owen. |
 Here's our newest boy, Owen. This was taken the day we got him - July 31, 2004. He was just 8 weeks old and already he had the makings of a fine cat. He and Gus are best buddies. |
 Owen basking in the glow of our Christmas tree. This year he was facinated by the lights and batted a few of the ornaments, but at least he stayed out of the tree. |
 Gus half asleep in front of the tree. |
 I'm ready for my close-up now. |
 Gus attacks - usually Owen starts the fight, but this time Gus launched a preemptive air strike. |
 Owen is not at all pleased about being smooched up. |
 Talk to the paw - Gus is equally unhappy about getting his nails trimmed. |
 Just in the first few photos we've taken with the E510 you can tell that there's a huge difference in quality versus our old C5050. |
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 Look at the richness of Gus' fur. |
 Another shot of Gus posing for the camera. |
 Even in little images like this, you can see the greater detail and tonal range of the E510. Compare this shot to the next one. |
 While Owen is still very handsome in this photo, our old camera just didn't do him justice. |
 Owen thinks that lying on the his back in the sun is one of the best things in life. |
 While Gus just thinks that it makes Owen look pretty silly. |
 Owen can be very focused and energetic. |
 While Gus is just a little more laid back. |
 All aboard - cat train now leaving the station. |
 Gus and his handsome heart-shaped face. |
 When Gelina broke her ankle (no, the other one this time) Owen took it upon himself to guard her leg. He rides around in the electric wheelchair with her and has even attempted to drive it a couple of times. |
 Best buddies - Owen and Gus curled around each other for yet another nap. |
 Whoa Gus... that doesn't look very comfortable. |
 There that's better - all tucked in. |
 Who's not supposed to be in the kitchen window - that would be Owen. |
 Cat pile on the back of the couch. |
 Gus and Owen enjoying the view out the window. We think Owen views Gus as a big, furry pillow for his own personal use. |
 Owen content. |
 Copy cats. |
 Owen sprawled on the blanket in the sun. |
 Yes, I'm quite comfortable. Why do you ask? |
 Gus and Owen curled up for a nap. We're lucky that they get along so well. |
 Gus perched - looks like we're going to have to get bigger speakers. |
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 Owen checking out the view from the den window. |
 Gus out like a light on the footstool. |
 Gus likes Gelina's new laptop. He lays on the mouse so she can't use it unless she pets him, too. |
 The Gus look - how could we NOT rescue him from the animal shelter? |
 Gus the jungle cat - they can't see me if I hide behind the palm tree. |
 Mirror, mirror on the floor - who's the cat that we adore? |
 Cat fight! |
 Talk to the paw. |
 Making up. |
 Dude, I'm getting a Dell. Right? Because everything is always about me, isn't it? |
 Owen focused on the the blanket game - Gelina wiggles her fingers under the blanket and Owen tries to pounce on the mouse that just has to be under there. |
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 His Royal Hairiness Gus napping in the sun |
 Owen says, "What? I didn't do anything, yet..." |
 For some reason known only to him, Owen decided to eat part of the mat in our weight room. It lodged in his intestines, requiring emergency surgery to get it out. Lucky we caught it in time. The vet said anther 12 hours and he might not have made it |
 They gave him a pain patch and he spent most of the next couple of days sleeping. We spent that time worrying about him. |
 Owen showing off his scar - they stapled him together from sternum to belly. |
 Did the experience faze him? What do you think? |
 Dave's Dad and Owen catch a nap together. |
 Not to be outdone, Gus makes sure he is groomed. |
 Gus sprawled. |
 More napping - this time with Gelina. |
 Owen - no self-assurance issues here. |
 Gus and Owen - oh yeah, that's the spot. |
 So who's the king cat here? Owen surveying his world from the top of Dave's PC. |
 Gus helps Dave work on the website. |
 Gus checks out the view from the living room window in our new house. This spot has become is favorite perch. |
 Owen rolling on his back in the sun - life is ever so good. |
 Happy first birthday Owen! He's grown quite a bit since we got him and you could hold him in one hand. |
 Gus settled in for a nap. |
 Owen the thinker cat, "What kind of trouble can I get into next?" |
 Samantha getting a drink from the faucet in the bathroom. She meows until we run the water for her. |
 Feeding time for Owen, Gus and Sam. |
 Owen all wound up and ready to go. |
 Brushing time. Owen is the only cat we've had who just loves to get his tummy brushed. |
 Awwww Mom, quit smoochin' on me, would ya?! |
 Now it's Gus' turn to get groomed and have his nails trimmed.He's not as happy about it as Owen is, but he tolerates it with kind of a quiet indignity. |
 Owen returning the favor and grooming Gelina. He's very serious about it, and will hold your head still with a paw so he can do a thorough job. |
 Gus checking out the fish tank. |
 Hey - it's Spring!!!! Let me outta here so I can go chase that bird. |
 Sam and her shadow - when she sits in the sun her black fur gets so warm that when you pick her up it's like picking up loaf of fresh-baked bread. |
 Owen hard at sleep, curled up on Gelina's teddy bear. |
 Owen and Gus - the ying and yang of cats. |
 Samantha perched on the head board of our bed. |
 Sam sprawled on the couch (or as sprawled as she ever gets). |
 Owen covers Gus's eyes so he gets a good nap. |
 A big yawn from Gus. |
 Hey! When is somebody going to get over here and scratch my belly? |
 Gelina reading Gus a bedtime story. |
 Mr. Regal. |
 Look who climbed up into our Christmas tree. It hadn't been up 5 minutes when Owen shimmied up there. |
 Owen and Samantha guarding the presents. |
 Owen using Gus as a pillow. Gus doesn't seem to mind, and he is very soft. |
 More sleeping on Gus. |
 Fish? What fish? I'm not looking at any fish. I don't know what you're talking about. |
 Now if I could just get this stinkin' lid off... |
 Gelina and Owen all snuggled up for a nap. |
 Samantha and her shoebox. Woe be to anyone who tries to take it from her. |
 Owen is growing up fast and starting to look like a cat. As of November '04 he's already 6 pounds. |
 Samantha and Owen playing in the Jacuzzi. It's like their own skateboard park. They tear around the sides and spin around chasing each other. |
 Owen dries off after an unexpected dunking in said Jacuzzi.He was very calm about it - just bobbing around until Gelina picked him out. |
 Look into my eyes. You are getting very, very, sleepy... |
 When he was just a little guy, Owen could fit in the sink. |
 Sam looking lovely in her pink basket. Hate to see what would happen to anyone who thought it was their pink basket. |
 A tired out Owen takes a nap with his stuffed pal. |
 Gus and Owen had been playing and Owen ended up with a tuft of Gus fur in his mouth. |
 Owen gets a belly rub. He has the prettiest pattern of stripes. |
 Gus and Owen get in a little grooming in before helping Gelina take a nap. |
 Owen all tuckered out after playing with the nephews. |
 Family resemblance? |
 All napped out - Part I |
 Part II - copy cat nap |
 Part III - hey, where's the rest of the cat? |
 Part IV - now this is they way to snuggle in. |
 Gelina and Owen. Who's the luckiest cat in the world? |
 Owen discovers the fern in the master bath. He beat the hell out of it for a minute and then went after the toilet paper roll. Ah, kittenhood. |
 Owen has settled right in. One of his favorite places to sit is on your shoulder. He perches there and then swats at your glasses. |
 He's an equal-opportunity snuggler. |
 Time for some licking. |
 Gus says, "Come here, you missed a spot." He's really taken Owen under his wing and is very good about grooming him. |
 They even play together pretty well. |
 Gus is 10lbs, Owen is 2lbs - but sometimes it looks like Gus gets the worst of it. |
 Here I am, look at me!Owen up close and personal. |
 My that's a big tongue you have there, Gus. |
 Gelina and Gus get in a snuggle.He is a very sweet and gentle guy - more of a "cat" than Spencer was, but we love him just the same. |
 Gus taking a nap. He has a little brown streak under his jaw, so he always kind of looks like he's been a sloppy eater. |
 Gus has settled in pretty well and has the makings of a great cat. |
 He is one VERY fury boy. He even has little "feathers" of fur between his toes. |
 Samantha, our very pretty, black cat. |
 Gus licking the screen on our atrium door. He is very into it, as you can tell in this movie. |
 Gus taking it easy. |
 Sam checking out the new chair. |
 BIG YAAWWNNNNNNNNN!!! |
 Gelina helps Gus lick his tail. With all that fur, keeping clean is an all-day job. |
 Gus holding Gelina down so she'll take a nap with him. We call this his superman pose. |
 Dave's Dad and Gus getting to know each other. |
 Here's Spencer on the day we brought him home at 4 months old. We wondered if he would ever grow into those ears?He was our joy boy - with an unbridled enthusiasm and a heart way bigger than he was. He brought a great deal of happiness into our lives and we miss him beyond words. |
 Spencer the krazy kat!!!!! Look at those fangs! |
 Spencer just hanging out and soaking up the sun. |
 All the critters - Samantha and Spencer keep an eye on the goldfish for us.Nothing to see here, we've got it under control, chomp.... |
 Spencer checking out the latest snow storm. It took him a while to figure out that he could use a paw to open the blinds. |
 But it took him no time at all to figure out that he could crawl through them. Hello there. |
 Cat sack - must be like Spencer's version of a duck blind. |
 I see you - now just come a little closer so I can bat you really good. |
 Time for a snuggle in the sun. |
 Spencer all tired out - for now. |
 Spencer helping Gelina learn how to knit. |
 Enough of that - now it's time for a nap. |
 Samantha and Spencer stake out their respective claims to the couch. |
 Spencer says, "meow." Actually, he's just a little guy that it sounds more like a "meeep." |
 Quincy was Gelina's lover boy, and we were sorry to have to put him to sleep because of a tumor. He was the first cat we've ever lost, so this has been particularly tough on all of us. He was the best cat ever, and we miss him dearly. |
 Spencer playing in the sunshine. He is so much like Quincy that we often wondered if they hadn't "talked" before Quincy left us. |
 We got a new fish tank for the den. Here's Spencer trying to pet Mr. Sushi. |
 Hello, is anybody home? |
 Samantha (Princess) settles in for a nap. |
 Sam and Spencer playing under the tree. Most of the ornaments survived. |
 S-T-R-E-T-C-H ! ! ! Spencer says "look how big I'm getting!" |
 Spencer the yoga cat.He just loves to be held upside down, and the way he crosses his little paws is just too darn cute. |
 Spencer making sure the new headboard is long enough for him to stretch out on. |
 Dad and Spencer discussing who gets what part of the couch. |
 Since Spencer discovered the cursor on the PC. Dave does a lot of work while looking past a pair of kitty ears. |
 Awwww, I LOVE you Mom!!! (and the fact that your red flannel PJs are very warm and snugly doesn't hurt either). |
 Hey, what's this furry thing attacking me!?! Oh, it's my tail. |
 Nap time. |
 Nap Time Part II. |
 Nap Time III - Return of the Nap. |
 Quincy decided that he really really liked the lilies that Gelina got for Mother's Day, so he rubbed himself all over them until he was covered in bright yellow pollen. |
 He was a very unhappy, very yellow cat for almost a week. |
 Samantha is queen of the couch. |
 Quincy really liked our new office furniture. It gave him a lot more room to spread out. Here he is helping me edit some shots from our last snorkeling trip. |
Quincy just had to check out our new flower pots. |
He thought that this one was pretty comfortable, even though it looked too small for him. |
Quincy gets a face rub. |
Samantha surveys her domain from her perch on a stool by the kitchen window. |
Ball o' cat. Sam settles into the new couch. |
Quincy gets in a snooze between his naps. |
Quincy gets comfortable. |
 Sam checks things out.She climbed right up to see our new digital camera and would have left a little wet kitty nose print on the lens if the flash hadn't gone off right then. |
Sam plays under the Christmas tree. |
Quincy and Gelina take a nap. |
The last thing a mouse sees of Sam. |
Quincy supervises the work on this web site. |
 Standard-issue, Minnesota foot- warmer cat. |
 Quincy at large. |
Quincy takes yet another nap. This photo is now part of the Urban Dictionary's definition for "Cat." |
Gelina and Quincy get in some face time. |
Owen checking out Dave's new camera - an 
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