Sunday 1 December 2013

When to put the Christmas tree up?

This is a dilemma for two reasons. One, I need to find the poles for the inside of the pop-up tree I bought a couple of years ago as I don't know exactly where they are in this house. Last year we didn't put the tree up at all as when it came to it the hassle was more effort than it was worth and it would only need dismantling again, and two, the timing of the tree going up is crucial. Red thinks Christmas trees are just the absolute best, like winning the lottery with shiny baubles on. This means the tree generally needs a minder.

We did have a great pre-lit tree when Red was a kitten and young cat and it spent the entire time doing the salsa which was most disconcerting as he scaled up the tree and concealed himself in the branches. Please excuse the poor quality pics, they are old ones AND most were 'action' shots! Also, the tree was definitely not dressed as badly as this initially but we grew weary of having to replace the decorations and tinsel.

 This one with the tinsel tail is my favourite
 "Eh..? Was that me you were shouting on......nah, couldn't be...!"


 Peek-a-boo

Two years ago I bought a pop-up tree for the ease of putting it up and down as, although I love Christmas, with work and care commitments I wanted an easy solution. This one was also very slim and I reckoned if I placed it correctly it might be less tempting...pah! It lasted exactly 17 hours, and this was only because the resident ginger tree mugger was in the bedroom overnight for most of that time. I'd wedged it between the radiator and the TV unit thinking this might save it unfortunately, Red climbed up inside it and used it as a hide for poking Magic as she lay on the radiator bed.

The tail might match the carpet but we can still see you...!
 Innocent? Maybe not.

 Poor Magic got no peace whatsoever......
 ...till she moved
 Giving him the stink eye
 However, it was really hard to tell him off...I mean how can you look at that sweet trusting face and say bad things about him..?
 This however, was a point of great relief when we could all stand down from our posts when he finally tired himself out.

So, although I want the tree up asap to bring sparkly Christmas cheer to the house for the first time since moving here, and could easily get a replacement pole/frame for the pop up tree if I can't find the original, my reservations remain about the fluffy tree assassin.

14 comments:

  1. We aren't getting a tree up this year. I blame Binga.

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  2. You are a mancat after my own heart Red. When Eric and I were younger, the tree was on the floor more than it was upright. Now I am a lot older, I don't climb it any more. I prefer to just knock the lower decorations off. Mum puts all the good decorations up high where I can't reach them.

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  3. We are all old and dignified enough (and lazy enough) that we don't climb the tree any more. The peeps have lots of non-breakable ornaments on the lower four feet or so of the tree, and we enjoy lounging under the tree. We hope you kitties have some kind of special treat if you aren't allowed to have the fun of a tree this year!

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  4. Wonder if that's why Jan doesn't bother to put up a tree - it wouldn't last the night?

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  5. Peeps haven't put our tree up yet, either but... I CAN'T WAIT! Bring on the breakable baubles.

    Purrs,
    Nissy

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  6. Since this will be my first Christmas and first Christmas Tree, my Lady is very concerned about what I will do when I find the real live tree in my living room! I have already climbed the fake ficus trees so I'm sure to enjoy climbing a real tree!

    Purrrrrrrrrrrrrrs, Spike William

    P.S. Thanks for visiting me today!

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  7. Oh my gosh, what an adorable little tree kitty! hee hee, Oh I hope you put it up soon and he enjoys himself! Even if it drives you a little crazy, that is the cutest thing. I'd wire that sucker to the ceiling if I were you though!

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  8. Hahaha. Red makes a very fluffy Christmas tree decoration! We decided to be brave and put up the Christmas tree last year. While no cats climbed the tree (thank goodness), we did find bits and pieces of the tree that the cats chewed off. Oh, and some batted off decor. I doubt we'll be putting up the tree this year!

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  9. Just reminding you ('cause you asked) that votin' has officially begun for Emily's Place.

    Purrs,
    Nissy

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  10. I keep meaning to stop by and thank you for visiting my little blog - so here I am! I love that you have a blog devoted to your cats - my daughter would say that's the only kind of blog to have! x

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  11. Oooh, never put tinsel on a tree with a cat. He might ingest it and get it caught/wound around his intestines. My peeps buy a real tree and I—ahem—don’t touch it.

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  12. The pictures are wonderful! I imagine Red spring out to surprise Santa Claus.
    Maggie

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