von sybilla | 28. November 2016 | Montagsrätsel |
After all the riddles about guessing what is going to happen, I think it is time to test your eagle eyes again. And don’t worry Karl-Theodor, I promise there is no tail involved! 😉 Question: How many cats are climbing around in the yew tree? a) 1 b) 2 c) 3 d) 4...
von sybilla | 22. November 2016 | Allgemein, Sonderausgabe
Mrs. Peel – again! But unlike last year, when she won by miles, 7 other photos were in hot pursuit (see below) – including another one of herself. And even though Sander leads where the total number of nominated picutres is concerned (48 where he is...
von sybilla | 21. November 2016 | Sonderausgabe |
Dear readers today I do not only want to celebrate the 675th edition but also 4 years of Katzenparade with you! Who would have thought? Certainly not me! And how eventful these 4 years have been: We have learned of things we did not even know existed, fought flees,...
von sybilla | 17. November 2016 | Gesundheit |
What is it that makes the little maple at the pond the ideal toothbrush? It cannot only be the accessibility. Maybe the twigs have just the right consistency? In any case, Mrs. Peel is not the first to use them to clean her teeth. ——— Was macht den...
von sybilla | 16. November 2016 | Herbst, Verhalten, Wetter |
Complaining about the weather is a popular German pastime. From frosty and dry we moved to double-digit temperatures and wet. As you know the cats hate wet but they still want to go outside. After all, you could miss something interesting, right? But after a while the...
von sybilla | 15. November 2016 | Montagsrätsel |
Well, only one of you could be right, couldn’t she? Well done – again – Micki! Sometimes the most obvious guess is the correct one. Islay squeezed himself onto the windowsill because he wanted to get closer to Jaspar, the king of the first floor...
von sybilla | 14. November 2016 | Montagsrätsel |
My apologies for the lack of issues last week! Work butted in but I had at least a little time on Sunday to select a few photos, so hopefully there will be more blogs this week. By the way, I still have not sorted out all your Katzenparade top model nominations...
von sybilla | 9. November 2016 | Montagsrätsel |
Well guessed, Micki! You got it! But the story has a twist: Marvi had indeed planned to launch an attack on Joschi and was waiting for him to come around the tree. But then – surprise, surprise! As you can see, she is not very happy to come face to face with...
von sybilla | 7. November 2016 | Montagsrätsel |
November has to be true to form so far – dark, misty, grey and wet. No wonder that the cats try to make the most of the dry and sunny spells. So here is today’s question: Who does a cocky Marvi wants to attack? a) Sander b) Isfrid c) Joschi d) Islay...
von sybilla | 4. November 2016 | Außen, Herbst, Verhalten |
How you know that winter is on the way? There are several obvious indicators that we are approaching the fourth season: 1. Everybody eats even more than usual. 2. Joschi prefers to stay indoors longer while Marvi wants to come in again after 5 minutes. 3. Even...
von sybilla | 2. November 2016 | Außen, Herbst |
First of all a HUGE THANK YOU for your nominations! You gave me a lot to do! It may take a while till I have sorted and ranked all. 🙂 Why don’t you take a stroll in the October garden in the meantime? It has been really weird as some plants are in full autumn...
von sybilla | 31. Oktober 2016 | Herbst, Sonderausgabe |
Today is not only Halloween, at midnight our search for the Katzenparade Top Model will end. So if you have not yet voted for your favourite picture yet, this is your last chance! The above photo is misleading as we do not have a full moon today but I thought it...
von sybilla | 30. Oktober 2016 | Herbst, Verhalten |
There is no denying, Sander is leading in the number of published photos by a mile. So in this first ever Sunday issue I will give Sander minimum coverage and include as many current pics of other team members as possible – to broaden your choice so to speak....
von sybilla | 29. Oktober 2016 | Sonderausgabe, Wildtiere |
The International Nature Photography Festival is currently taking place in our town. The winning photo is from Norway and shows a wale breathing. The photos I am sharing with you today, could not be more different. They show an (already slightly frayed) butterfly and...
von sybilla | 28. Oktober 2016 | Innen, Spiele |
Last Thursday a mysterious parcel arrived. Sander and Mrs. Peel were the first to inspect it but once I had opened it and it became clear what the present was, the experts took over. Isfrid started pushing the mouse around straight away while Marvi lay in ambush to...
von sybilla | 27. Oktober 2016 | Verhalten |
Actually, we have two Janes: Mrs. Peel and Isfrid. When Mrs. Peel is a proficient climber, Isfrid is Miss Reinhold Messner. Last Sunday when Mrs. P chose the little maple tree in the pond to show off: Look, everbody, I can stand in a tree and lick may paw! Isfrid had...
von sybilla | 26. Oktober 2016 | Verhalten |
Let’s start with a gentle reminder: Have you voted for your favourite cat models of 2016 yet? As you will see I am constantly adding new photos to your list but don’t worry you can nominate as many and as often as you like! Since his first climbing...
von sybilla | 25. Oktober 2016 | Montagsrätsel |
Only 6 days to go! Don’t forget to nominate your favourite cat photos of 2016! Apart from that, all participants in yesterdays riddle got it right! Well guessed, Karl-Theodor and Micki! Sander has indeed found himself a feather and answer d) is the correct one....
von sybilla | 24. Oktober 2016 | Montagsrätsel |
Only 1 week to go! Have you decided on your favourite cat photos of 2016 yet? No? Then it is high time you start voting! The team and I are looking forward to your nominations!! Karl-Theodor, you can relax. This Monday’s riddle is not about yet another...
von sybilla | 20. Oktober 2016 | Spielzeug |
What is Germany famous for apart from beer, castles and sausages? Bread! We have the privilege to be able to chose from more than 300 (!) different types of bread. There are bread and bread rolls for every taste baked with a dazzling array of ingredients. Each bakery...
