Friday with Marg's Birthday!

When Dad said we had to hold off Friday with Fitz I almost whapped him in the eye. Then I heard it was Marg's Birthday! 

Happy Birthday to Marg
Happy Birthday to Marg
You are such a wonderful helper of kitties we all love you
Happy Birthday to Marg
We are not sure if Marg can get comments. You can try
try at Marg's Animals you can also leave them at Zoolatry

The LLB Gang has been so nice to set up Nature Friday as a Hop for Marg and we party furries!
Nature Friday and Marg's Birthday Hop

I am hopping along with 15 and Meowing and Four-Legged Furballs for Friendly Fill-Ins

1. I don’t like to Be friends with Rumpy, but I have to. At times I do try and be nice to The Great White, for Dad.
2. I Whap like a Heavyweight Alley Cat. You should see me. I can pop a left, a right, a left boom-boom-boom!
3. I secretly Wish I was more like Timmy. That guy is so chill while I am like Blammo at anything. He can whap too though, when needed.
4. Dad wears me out. We can play and he can tire me out. Not often but he can

We are joining the Comedy Plus Feline Friday Hop. Lots of Hops today so lets all give our all for Marg!

Timmy Tomcat: Our Spokes Cat

Toby Tomcat: The Handsome Fellow
Rumpy Bump Stumpnots: Our Court Jester
Miss Fitz: Sloe Eyed and Fast Pawed
Einstein: The Floofy Kid 

Dad Pete: Our Old Hooman
Angel Buddy Budd: Elder States Spirit
Angel Mr Buttons in Spirit

Fanny Feral: Our Outdoor Resident

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Timmy is Thankful for Dad

Hello friends and thanks for stopping by. We always enjoy seeing each and every one of you not only on Thankful Thursdays but anytime you grace our pages. You are the best. Now I want to get to my Thankful for the week who is none other than my Dad. He has been such help to me after the bad time I had last week. Did you know I was held captive for 3 days. You can read about it here on Herding Cat Tips.
Since I have been licking at my special food dish that Dad keeps for me but it is hard to tell how much I eat. You see I graze on the family dishes too. Dad says he will keep those dishes full until Einstein rolls against his foot MOL. It does make it harder for him though.
Last night I got my first medicated ear rub. I didn't even mind. Dad thought it would be messy but no, rather nice. Today (Wed) I almost ate a whole can of The Feast of Fancy, and, it's not even Dinner!
Yes, if it wasn't for Dad I would be in trouble. Then again he says the same about me. Sorry for this long post. I blame Dad MOL

We are joining Brian's Thankful Thursday Blog Hop. We hope to see your Thankfuls too

Timmy Tomcat: Our Spokes Cat

Dad Pete: Our Old Hooman

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In the Purrsuit of Flavor: Dads Favorite, Hamburger Goulash

The Canadian Cats and Easy Rider threw down a Challenge this week for a food that Dad really loved and would eat any chance he could. He grew up in the family diner so there were a lot of choices, but he always loved Moms Wednesday Menu Goulash. (How about that!) It was not gourmet but it was a tasty filling meal. 

Super Easy Ground Beef Goulash

Ingredients:

1 lb Ground beef 90% lean

1 ½ cup noodles uncooked (About ¼ 16oz box)

1 ½  16oz cans tomato sauce

1 cup beef broth

Cooking oil. Olive, Peanut or choice

Salt, Pepper, Oregano, Sugar (or sweetener per label equivalency) and Sage (Optional)

1. Bring approx 2 qt water to full boil and add a bit of ⅛ tsp salt (Optional) and 1-2 tbs oil. Add pasta. Normal cooking time is about 9-11 minutes depending on altitue. Cut back about 2 minutes what you would normally cook, rinse, drain and set aside in colander. Your oil prevents them from sticking.

2. In a pot brown ground beef and then pour off grease. There will not be much if you use 90% lean but if you use much less add a bit more meat as you will have more shrinkage.

3.  Add tomato sauce and beef broth and bring to a simmer. Add spices. ¼ tsp pepper, ¼ tsp salt, 1 tbs Sugar, 1 tbs oregano. If you use fresh oregano maybe ½ tbs. Dad adds two tbs but he likes it that way. A way to be adventurous is to add a slight pinch of sage. If you are not fond of it no worries.

4. Simmer sauce for 15 to 30min. Longer is better for yummy. Sample as simmering and add salt and pepper to taste.

5. Add Pasta to sauce and bring back to a simmer at least 5 minutes to cook the pasta the rest of the way. You may need to add a bit extra broth but water is fine so you have a nice consistency. 

6. Makes about 6 servings. Enjoy. It is really fast and simple. You can also use a packet of Chili Mix if you like instead of adding your own spices. For milder tastes use Meatloaf Mix. Dad likes his with a bit less pasta and sauce with more meat. This is an easy recipe to “tweak” till it is just how you like it.

I told Dad to fill the bowl up but he said this was "a normal person serving." So figure on 4 nice servings. It is really easy to add meat, pasta and sauce if you want to make for a gathering or some such. If we ever have those again that is

My second opinion was just a big nothing. Dad said they were wallet probing with silly things but he did agree to repeat labs and out in left field FeLv test. I did eat a bit last night but not much today. 
Thanks for the Purrs and Prayers

We are joining Comedy Plus for Wordless Wednesday. Sorry we were so wordy. We blame the Goulash

Timmy Tomcat: Our Spokes Cat

Dad Pete: Our Old Hooman

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Happy 10th Birthday Rumpy Bump

Happy Birthday Rumpy Bump lets all sing
Well... Um... Come on cats. Sure he isn't the nicest brother but he is our brother

Happy Birthday to Bump
We think you're a Rump
You treat us like Lumps
You're lucky we aren't unforgiving Grumps
Happy Birthday Rumpy Bump you Chump

Gee, thanks. Love you cats and especially you Dad!

Angel Buddy made your cake, but, didn't you say it was your 10th birthday last year?
Yeah I wanted it to sound cooler than the 9th
What? Only you Rumpy. Alright, lets eat!

We have Bone-In Ham, Spam, Bacon and Dads favorite Kipper Snacks. No worries, he will open your cans with his thumbs

Butterfly Shrimp, Haddock, Mahi Mahi and Tuna Steak. I love Haddock

Asparagus wrapped in Bacon, Baby Carrots, Fresh Mashed and delicious Baked Beans with Bacon

Angel Buddy here on da drinkerz. Fat Cat Beerz, Black Kitty Whiskey, Cat Wine an Hot Chocolate, Coffee, Tea or me'z... Heh, Heh, naw. My heart with Angel Kali

We also celebratin Teeny Tiny'z Birthday. He was a foster brought to Dad who passed the next day. He is fine at the Bridge, but remember those without homes and help your local rescue when you can.

Please give our brother Timmy some Purrs and Prayers. He has not been eating and had a bad vet experience. He has a second opinion tomorrow. He has been eating a tiny bit so we are hopeful. Take this badge or the sidebar badge if you would like to post. Thanks

Thank You Ann of Zoolatry for our wonderful badge. She helps so many of us. If you need graphics please contact her.

Thanks for coming to my Birthday Party Friends. We love you all!

We are joining Comedy Pluss for Awww Mondays. If my Birthday isn't and Awww nothing is.

Timmy Tomcat: Our Spokes Cat

Toby Tomcat: The Handsome Fellow
Rumpy Bump Stumpnots: Our Court Jester
Miss Fitz: Sloe Eyed and Fast Pawed
Einstein: The Floofy Kid 

Dad Pete: Our Old Hooman
Angel Buddy Budd: Elder States Spirit
Angel Mr Buttons in Spirit

Fanny Feral: Our Outdoor Resident

©Tomcat Commentary by Tim: https:Timmytomcat.blogspot.com. All rights reserved

Happy Easter

We want to wish all our friends who celebrate a very Happy Easter. We wish all a special day of love, forgiveness and caring for each other
Well I am not forgiving anyone for having to wear this silly hat! 
I'm with you Rumpy!
And the ears on mine, come on!
Hush you cats. We are thankful for our home and the love of Dad and our friends.

I don't live inside but have a family who loves me. I had a nice can of yummy wet food today

This is the last day of Passover, Happy Pesach

This is a flashback to 2015 with Angels Buddy Budd and Mr Buttons. We miss you boys

Stop by on Monday for Rumpy Bumps 10th Birthday. Timmy needs purrs so he eats better. Purrs friends

Timmy Tomcat: Our Spokes Cat

Toby Tomcat: The Handsome Fellow
Rumpy Bump Stumpnots: Our Court Jester
Miss Fitz: Sloe Eyed and Fast Pawed
Einstein: The Floofy Kid 

Dad Pete: Our Old Hooman
Angel Buddy Budd: Elder States Spirit
Angel Mr Buttons in Spirit

Fanny Feral: Our Outdoor Resident

©Tomcat Commentary by Tim: https:Timmytomcat.blogspot.com. All rights reserved

Toby's Annoyed Art

I can't believe it! I simply can't believe that my gal Fitz insisted that My Post from Monday be used as our Art. I got all flustered just because she wanted a cuddle and then changed her mind 9 times! Ok it was only once, but I got a whap instead of soft fur. Alright, it was me who wanted to cuddle when she was in a bad mood, but come on, that would Annoy any cat!

Thanks for the purrs for Timmy. He is home but still not eating like Dad thinks he should.

We are joining the Caturday Art Blog Hop with Athena Cat Goddess. Are you feeling arty today?

Toby Tomcat: The Handsome Fellow

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