My human went to the post office last week and came home with a surprise package for me! It is from my pal and very distant relative, Jake, and the rest of his family — Angel, Kylie and Tessie, and their human Coco. Maybe you know their blog, The Daily Abyssinian!
You are probably wondering about me and Jake being related. Somalis, of course, originally came from the Abyssinian breed, and most Somali kitties have Abys somewhere in their lineage. Well, Coco is an amazing feline genealogist, and she traced my line and Jake’s, and there was a point somewhere in the far distant past that we actually share a couple of ancestors! It is sort of like your human neighbor who says they are distantly related to somebody famous, but they have to trace it back to the nineteenth century.
Anyway. You probably what to know what they sent me! One of the gifts was a beautiful hardcover edition of some of Coco’s brilliant cartoons! She is a very talented artist. This was especially cool because it is not for sale, although there is a Daily Abyssinian Zazzle store.
There was also a shiny box in a pretty gold bag.
It contained a dainty Somali charm! You can tell by my feet how small it is! My human loved it, especially since she has a hard time finding Somali things.
There were also a couple of Aby stickers! This was such a nice and thoughtful gesture! Thank you, Jake and Coco!
See all of Summer’s merch at her Designercat Shop, available on Zazzle.
catching up Sparkle…that was a really cool package and Mom really likes the Somali Cat token, very nice touch and so tiny! paw pats, Savannah
Wonderful Sparkle! Those are fabulishious! Are not surprise gifts the bestest! Your smile can bring joy to the whole world. May you keep smiling always. Merry Christmas to the best Somali on earth.
Kisses Nellie and Kozmo and the hairy Slobbery sisters Bob and Cinnamon and the Pawrents!
Wow, very cool presents Sparkle! Ok beautiful Ladycats, Clooney Claus is here with all your goodies and treats, can you let me in? Merry Catmas to all of you! (Psst Sparkle, do you want me to take Binga back with me up North? She can help keep the deers in line!)
What a wonderful Christmas present! Merry Christmas Sparkle and family.
Happy Holidays to you and yours from me and mine.
Merry Christmas sweet girls and mommy. xoxoxo
Sparkle, that is the very best kind of surprise! Merry Catmas!
That is a lovely gift. Merry Christmas to all of you.
What a lovely surprise. Merry Christmas to all!!
Wow! What an awsome surprise. We specially loves that Somali Charm 🙂
Merry Christmas to all of you!
That’s a lovely gift Sparkle! That charm is very cute! Where’s the Tortie charm though? Merry Christmas to all of you!
What a lovely gift! Merry Christmas Sparkle – to you, your human and Boodie and Binga too!
How sweet Sparkle!
A very Happy Holiday from all of us at ManxMnews
merry chriss mouse two ewe N yur familee sparkle
XOXO
How lovely is that?! Very nice. And a relative too!
Those are thoughtful and very special gifts, Sparkle! Very cool! Merry Christmas!
Pip, Smidgen, Minnie, Hollie
What a lovely surprise. Merry Christmas to you all! 🙂
Wow, a whole post…thank YOU, Sparkle!
I’m trying to make a book for sale this year – all the weekly cartoons from 2012 plus a couple of the 2013 ones. I’m just not sure how to do it, yet, but I’ve got a lead on a self-publication place that sells through Amazon.
I’m glad you like all your gifts…like I said, I found that little Somali and HAD to send it to you!
Awesome and thoughtful! Thanks for visiting today. Sending your family (2 legged and 4-legged) peace and purrs for the holidays!
there is nothing better than surprises and those are some awfully nice ones! Enjoy!
What a beautiful Christmas surprise. Have a wonderful Holiday. Merry Christmas to all of you.
hugs, Max, Bugsy and Knuckles
What a lovely surprise from Jake and his family – the Somali charm is very cute.
Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx
That is sure some good stuff and so very nice of them fur sure!
Wow! What great gifts, Sparkle!!
Merry Christmas Eve!!
How nice of Jake and Coco to send you that package! The charm is adorable!
The Florida Furkids
What a great surprise! Wishing you a Merry Christmas!
What lovely and thoughful gifts, Miss Sparkle.
Merry Christmas hoping that Santa stops at your house tonight
Wow, that ornament is just the best. It looks just like you Sparkle. What a nice thing to do. And the book looks terrific too so it was all very special.
Merry Christmas, Sparkle ♥♥♥
what a wonderful gift.
We hope you have a special Christmas Sparkle.
Dawn (Shubunkin) for The Pond Fish
What interesting and lovely presents! Have a great Christmas and a happy New Year.
That is a wonderful surprise – and most suiting for such a noble, regal breed as yourself.
We did very much appreciate the out take photo on facebook too, hehehehe.