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A Christmas Surprise

December 24, 2012 By: Sparkle Cat33 Comments

Mmmm! Smells good in there!

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.

Jake is a very busy, fanciful Aby - I bet it is easy to come up with cartoons starring him!

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.

I wasn't allowed to chew on this - bummer!

There was also a shiny box in a pretty gold bag.

Can you tell how tiny it is?

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.

This was so nice of them!

There were also a couple of Aby stickers! This was such a nice and thoughtful gesture! Thank you, Jake and Coco!

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Comments

  1. Savannah NanaMo says

    December 27, 2012 at 12:40 pm

    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

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  2. Penelope says

    December 24, 2012 at 7:13 pm

    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!

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  3. Clooney Claus says

    December 24, 2012 at 3:55 pm

    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!)

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  4. Cathy Keisha says

    December 24, 2012 at 3:25 pm

    What a wonderful Christmas present! Merry Christmas Sparkle and family.

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  5. Quill says

    December 24, 2012 at 3:19 pm

    Happy Holidays to you and yours from me and mine.

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  6. Katie Bella says

    December 24, 2012 at 1:11 pm

    Merry Christmas sweet girls and mommy. xoxoxo

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  7. William says

    December 24, 2012 at 12:57 pm

    Sparkle, that is the very best kind of surprise! Merry Catmas!

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  8. Eric and Flynn says

    December 24, 2012 at 12:43 pm

    That is a lovely gift. Merry Christmas to all of you.

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  9. Random Felines says

    December 24, 2012 at 11:06 am

    What a lovely surprise. Merry Christmas to all!!

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  10. Pasha says

    December 24, 2012 at 10:44 am

    Wow! What an awsome surprise. We specially loves that Somali Charm 🙂

    Merry Christmas to all of you!

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  11. BeadedTail says

    December 24, 2012 at 10:38 am

    That’s a lovely gift Sparkle! That charm is very cute! Where’s the Tortie charm though? Merry Christmas to all of you!

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  12. Famous SpokesGoat Pricilla says

    December 24, 2012 at 10:37 am

    What a lovely gift! Merry Christmas Sparkle – to you, your human and Boodie and Binga too!

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  13. Abby says

    December 24, 2012 at 8:53 am

    How sweet Sparkle!

    A very Happy Holiday from all of us at ManxMnews

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  14. da tabbies o trout towne says

    December 24, 2012 at 8:49 am

    merry chriss mouse two ewe N yur familee sparkle
    XOXO

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  15. Cheysuli says

    December 24, 2012 at 8:46 am

    How lovely is that?! Very nice. And a relative too!

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  16. Fraidy Cats! says

    December 24, 2012 at 8:33 am

    Those are thoughtful and very special gifts, Sparkle! Very cool! Merry Christmas!

    Pip, Smidgen, Minnie, Hollie

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  17. Fui, Suey and Lishy says

    December 24, 2012 at 8:32 am

    What a lovely surprise. Merry Christmas to you all! 🙂

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  18. Coco, Jacoby and Angel says

    December 24, 2012 at 8:30 am

    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!

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  19. Layla Morgan Wilde (Cat Wisdom 101) says

    December 24, 2012 at 8:16 am

    Awesome and thoughtful! Thanks for visiting today. Sending your family (2 legged and 4-legged) peace and purrs for the holidays!

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  20. caren gittleman says

    December 24, 2012 at 7:53 am

    there is nothing better than surprises and those are some awfully nice ones! Enjoy!

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  21. MaxtheQuiltCat says

    December 24, 2012 at 7:30 am

    What a beautiful Christmas surprise. Have a wonderful Holiday. Merry Christmas to all of you.

    hugs, Max, Bugsy and Knuckles

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  22. Hannah and Lucy says

    December 24, 2012 at 7:11 am

    What a lovely surprise from Jake and his family – the Somali charm is very cute.
    Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx

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  23. Brian says

    December 24, 2012 at 6:03 am

    That is sure some good stuff and so very nice of them fur sure!

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  24. The Island Cats says

    December 24, 2012 at 6:00 am

    Wow! What great gifts, Sparkle!!

    Merry Christmas Eve!!

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  25. The Florida Furkids says

    December 24, 2012 at 5:35 am

    How nice of Jake and Coco to send you that package! The charm is adorable!

    The Florida Furkids

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  26. Laila and Minchie says

    December 24, 2012 at 5:16 am

    What a great surprise! Wishing you a Merry Christmas!

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  27. Toby & Leia says

    December 24, 2012 at 4:31 am

    What lovely and thoughful gifts, Miss Sparkle.

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  28. TyBee says

    December 24, 2012 at 4:23 am

    Merry Christmas hoping that Santa stops at your house tonight

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  29. Marg says

    December 24, 2012 at 3:47 am

    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.

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  30. Avalon says

    December 24, 2012 at 3:34 am

    Merry Christmas, Sparkle ♥♥♥

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  31. Diamond says

    December 24, 2012 at 2:51 am

    what a wonderful gift.
    We hope you have a special Christmas Sparkle.
    Dawn (Shubunkin) for The Pond Fish

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  32. Angel MoMo and Charlotte says

    December 24, 2012 at 2:24 am

    What interesting and lovely presents! Have a great Christmas and a happy New Year.

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  33. Punapippuri says

    December 24, 2012 at 2:14 am

    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.

    Reply

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