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You are here: Home / Diary / A Long-Ago January

A Long-Ago January

January 21, 2021 By: Summer Samba19 Comments

Summer looks back at a long ago January, with bonus Binga and Boodie thrown in.

For this Throwback Thursday, I thought I’d go way back to an earlier, more innocent time: January 2016. It was a pretty busy month! I’ll show you a few highlights.

Somali cat the morning after a New Year's Eve Party

I have to say the year did not get off to a good start — this was the aftermath of the New Year’s Eve party I threw!

somali cat and tortoiseshell cat on leashes

That was also the month that Binga started going outside on a leash, at the age of 15-1/2. As you can see, I was not thrilled about this! Eventually my human only took out one of us at a time, since she had a hard time managing us both.

somali cat and ragdoll mix with mechanical cheese toy

We got this mechanical cheese and mouse toy to try out that January. As you can see, I was more interested in a pipe cleaner than I was with the toy. I think the toy eventually got donated to a cat rescue.

somali cat with show ribbons

I was still competing in cat shows. I did well in this one, which happened in mid-January! This was actually my last full season of competition.

somali cat supervising in a hotel room

And of course, I was traveling and having fun in hotel rooms, relaxing and supervising my human.

somali cat behind the steering wheel of a car

My only regret from that January? I never did finish my driving lessons!

I hope you enjoyed my look back! What kind of memories would you like to see the most from me? Let me know in the comments.

Other posts you’ll enjoy:

  • November Flashback, Including Binga and Boodie
  • Throwback Thursday: My First February
  • Show Kitten on #ThrowbackThursday
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Comments

  1. BellaDharma an LadyMew says

    January 27, 2021 at 4:00 pm

    Such lovely fotoss Summer….thanx fore sharin them. Mee did not know you inn 2016 so REELLY enjoyed this post.
    You sure have many tallentss….
    It was bittursweet to see Binga an Boodie….mee an LadyMew miss them alot….
    **purrss** BellaDharma an {{huggiess}} LadyMew

    Reply
  2. Truman says

    January 26, 2021 at 11:11 am

    I love seeing the throwback pictures with you and your sisters. I’d love to see more of those!

    Reply
  3. Pat K says

    January 22, 2021 at 1:58 pm

    I didn’t know you had started driving lessons way back.
    You would need a second cat to push the brake and gas.
    Cute party aftermath – looked fun.

    Reply
  4. Melissa & Mudpie says

    January 21, 2021 at 3:13 pm

    That must’ve been a wild New Years Eve party! I think you would be a very good driver. I think that January looked a lot better than this one so far 🙁

    Reply
  5. CRAIG S. C. OKAJIMA says

    January 21, 2021 at 2:24 pm

    Great memories! I got to meet you and Chilly, that January, in Portland!

    Reply
  6. Raven says

    January 21, 2021 at 2:11 pm

    You looked so young back in 2016. But that was a fun look back and was nice to see Boodie & Binga. Are you going to finish your driving lessons?

    Reply
  7. The Poupounette Gang says

    January 21, 2021 at 1:30 pm

    We always really enjoy looking back!

    Purrs,
    Tama and Genji

    Reply
  8. Brian Frum says

    January 21, 2021 at 1:26 pm

    That was a fun look back sweet Summer, we enjoyed each of those photos!

    Reply
  9. Eastside Cats says

    January 21, 2021 at 12:32 pm

    Did you party as hard for the 2021 New Year’s as you did for 2016, Summer?

    Reply
    • Summer Samba says

      January 21, 2021 at 9:42 pm

      No, it was pretty low key here! I didn’t have anybody to party with, other than my human.

      Reply
  10. Meezer'sMews&TerrieristicalWoofs says

    January 21, 2021 at 12:15 pm

    Us Meezer Angels always loved those pipe cleaners, esp the ones that *she* made into springs!

    Reply
  11. Emma and Buster says

    January 21, 2021 at 11:30 am

    We love the driving photo so much. Enjoyed this flashback/throwback post. Nice to see Binga and Boodie too.

    Reply
  12. Marv, Jo Jo, Kozmo, Cinnamon & Barb says

    January 21, 2021 at 9:24 am

    Terrific flashback! Such wonderful memories of Binga and Boodie. We are all pipe cleaner fans here too! Have a marvellously Happy Day!

    Reply
  13. Misty's Mom says

    January 21, 2021 at 8:31 am

    Sweet Binga & those beautiful green eyes!!:-)
    Miss seeing Boodie, too..
    Have a fun day, Summer & hooman mom!
    =^..^=

    Reply
  14. Ellen Pilch says

    January 21, 2021 at 8:23 am

    Great flashback. I got my cats that cheese toy for Christmas and they definitely prefer pipe cleaners too. 🙂

    Reply
  15. Katie Isabella says

    January 21, 2021 at 6:49 am

    I love seeing what you three were doing! I miss your sisters too.

    Reply
  16. The Florida Furkids says

    January 21, 2021 at 5:34 am

    Fun memories. Always nice to see Boodie and Binga.

    The Florida Furkids

    Reply
  17. Memories of Eric and Flynn says

    January 21, 2021 at 3:59 am

    It is always nice to look back on your memories, Summer.

    Reply
  18. mickeys Musings says

    January 21, 2021 at 12:57 am

    Those were some good memories Summer!
    Maybe you will get to finish your driving lessons 😉
    Purrs, Julie

    Reply

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