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You are here: Home / Diary / How Binga Barged into the Sickbay

How Binga Barged into the Sickbay

February 6, 2017 By: Summer Samba48 Comments

somali cat ready to do therapy cat duties for human

This was my human’s sickbay for most of last week. Or at least a cleaned up version of it — I suggested she get rid of all the used tissues before taking the photo. When she did anything on the laptop it was usually from bed. She got in a proof of Rescued Volume 2 while she was sick and she checked it in bed. (She still has a handful of minor photo corrections to make.) Remember yesterday, when I said I told Binga she could help me with Sunday’s selfies? I didn’t actually have a choice.

Binga barged into the sickbay

See what I mean? She was around all the time! She was the one who slept right next to my human most nights. In fact, one night, she slept under the covers, right near her face. I think she felt that hogging the selfies was her reward.

tortoiseshell cat photo bombing somali cat on bed

Usually with the selfie posts, my human takes a photo with the regular iPhone camera lens to set the scene before letting me do the selfie. This time around it wasn’t possible because… you can see why.

two cats posing differently for the same photo

Okay, there were a few photos that were almost good.

tortoiseshell cat meowing at camera next to somali cat

There were a lot more like this one.

busy tortoiseshell cat next to posing somali cat

Also I had to take so many bad selfie photos, trying unsuccessfully to make a good one, that there wasn’t enough room in the post for one of the establishing shots.

tortoiseshell cat wants to take over iPhone. Somali cat is not amused

She even wanted to take control of the iPhone!

somali cat embarrassed by tortoiseshell cat

I will never live this down. At least my human is much better and back to work!

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Comments

  1. Pipo/Minko/MrJackFreckles says

    February 10, 2017 at 12:50 am

    Oh, dear, *that* Binga!!!

    Reply
  2. meowmeowmans says

    February 7, 2017 at 8:53 pm

    Well, Binga might not be great at selfies, but it sounds like she’s a very good nurse. 🙂

    Reply
  3. Marty the Manx says

    February 7, 2017 at 6:38 pm

    Not sure how ANY work got done with Binga there 🙂

    Reply
  4. Sherri-Ellen TD. says

    February 7, 2017 at 5:38 pm

    Mee-you Summer let mee saw no one can take thee limeylite away frum you……
    Yur soo beeuteefull an gracefull…
    With that beein said a sirtain LadyMum iss coo’in over Binga! (Tray-tor!)
    An shee said yur foto with both of youss inn it iss her FAVE efurr….
    Mee apalogizess fur LadyMum; shee MUST bee deeleereuss!
    ***paw kissesss*** Siddhartha Henry xxxxx

    Reply
  5. Lola says

    February 7, 2017 at 5:26 pm

    This made us giggle! We’re so excited your human got the proof in the mail. We can’t wait to see the book.

    Reply
  6. Selina says

    February 7, 2017 at 1:52 pm

    Go Binga, says my Tortie Sib, Nutmeg. She’s just like that – sticking her nose into stuff she should leave alone!

    *sigh*

    Purrs! We are glad your mum is feeling better!

    Selina & MomKatt

    Reply
  7. The Swiss Cats says

    February 7, 2017 at 10:30 am

    We’re glad your human is feeling better. Her base camp looks like Claire’s base camp, except that it’s on the couch. Binga seems to be a good nurse. Purs

    Reply
  8. Valentine says

    February 7, 2017 at 8:38 am

    Hi Summer & Binga! So glad your human is feeling better. I am sure having you kitties around helped her recover fully. Your selfies look amazing! I love each pic! Mom got a new “smartphone” so maybe my occasional selfie with her will turn out better these days than ones she’s tried in the past! Keep up the great work! Hugs!

    Reply
  9. Tamago says

    February 6, 2017 at 6:53 pm

    Such cute pictures! Binga and you make really fun and adorable duo 🙂
    Glad your human is getting better. xoxo

    Reply
  10. Spitty the Kitty says

    February 6, 2017 at 6:33 pm

    You glam girls are not always exactly Florence Nightingale. I think the Human needed a calm and down to earth steadying presence during her long illness. Binga stepped up. What can you do? We can’t *all* be Divas?

    But say, where was Boodie when your Human was broken like that, and needed fixing???

    Reply
    • Summer Samba says

      February 6, 2017 at 8:49 pm

      She slept through most of it!

      Reply
  11. mariodacat says

    February 6, 2017 at 6:16 pm

    So happyy your human is feeling better and maybe doesn’t need a sick bay any longer. he he – I kinda like the selfie of you and Binga. We so seldom see Binga, so she might as well be included in a selfie.

    Reply
  12. Just Ducky says

    February 6, 2017 at 5:42 pm

    The outtakes are good too. Hope your human is feeling better.

    Reply
  13. William's Kith & Kin says

    February 6, 2017 at 5:31 pm

    We’re glad your human is feeling better. And Binga is as Binga does!

    Reply
  14. Kitty Cat Chronicles says

    February 6, 2017 at 5:03 pm

    Perhaps Binga interrupted your selfies, but she sounds like she was a great nurse!

    Reply
  15. The Dash Kitten CreW says

    February 6, 2017 at 4:40 pm

    That penultimate pic is a totally gorgeous gem. Really!!

    WE LOVE IT 🙂

    You rock the selfies Binga (yeah and try Summer’s patience a little…)

    Reply
  16. Brenda says

    February 6, 2017 at 3:33 pm

    I love the pic with your eyes wide open as if to say oh my god is she for real? Is she trying to take over my show or what? MOL! Thanks for taking the time to stop by my blog about the new kitties even though your mommy was sick. It’s pretty cool that you know some wegies too!

    Reply
  17. emma and buster says

    February 6, 2017 at 2:54 pm

    These photos are pawsome. Sweet Binga you are getting more and more exposed here lately.

    Reply
  18. Jo-Anne the crazy lady says

    February 6, 2017 at 2:51 pm

    Oh that second last photo, priceless

    Reply
  19. Raven says

    February 6, 2017 at 2:07 pm

    Summer, I know this is your blog, but I like seeing Binga, Boodie, and grandpa’s kitty (you still have her don’t you? )

    Reply
  20. BeadedTail says

    February 6, 2017 at 1:55 pm

    We’re pretty sure your human feels better because of Binga’s help. 🙂

    Reply
  21. The Florida Furkids says

    February 6, 2017 at 12:30 pm

    We;re glad your human feels better….having two super nurses probably helped speed up her recovery.

    The Florida Furkids

    Reply
  22. Golldie Banshee and pixie says

    February 6, 2017 at 11:59 am

    love your BIG eyes!

    Reply
  23. Seville at Nerissa's Life says

    February 6, 2017 at 11:47 am

    But do you know what? I kinda like ’em. Yup, I do. I actually LOVE the second last picture of you and Binga, together. PURRS.

    Reply
  24. Sammy says

    February 6, 2017 at 11:36 am

    Binga makes me giggle………and actually that one photo of you two looking off to the side together is a goodie! I love it…………

    Love, Angel Sammy

    Reply
  25. Colehaus Cats says

    February 6, 2017 at 10:55 am

    OMC! We LOVE these “hogged” selfies! We really like seeing Binga and like knowing your Mom is feeling better.

    Reply
  26. Margaret Elmendorf says

    February 6, 2017 at 10:35 am

    Those are such great photos of both of you. That Binga is becoming quite the star. Glad the Mom is feeling better. Summer, you and Binga make a great pair. But you are still the star.

    Reply
  27. Angel, Kirby and Max says

    February 6, 2017 at 10:20 am

    We liked all your selfies yesterday and today. Glad you human is feeling better and back to work

    Reply
  28. Ellen Pilch says

    February 6, 2017 at 9:50 am

    It sounds like Binga is an excellent nurse. I am glad you let her join in the fun.

    Reply
  29. mommakatandherbearcat says

    February 6, 2017 at 9:47 am

    Your expressions crack me up, Summer. Though I have to give Binga credit … she’s determined and awfully cute herself!

    Reply
  30. Melissa & Mudpie says

    February 6, 2017 at 9:33 am

    I love that Binga took control of the situation and nursed your human back to good health! Torties are quite magical, you know 😉

    Reply
  31. Kitties Blue says

    February 6, 2017 at 9:00 am

    Summer, you have to give Binga credit for still having so much tortitude, and the photos are totally adorable. You know our mom loves her some tortie goodness. We too are happy your human is better; though, it appears as if Binga may not be. XOCK, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Angel Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth, Calista Jo and Cooper Murphy

    Reply
  32. Ingrid King says

    February 6, 2017 at 8:32 am

    You are both such good nurse kitties! I’m glad your human is doing better. The photos are wonderful.

    Reply
  33. The Poupounette Gang says

    February 6, 2017 at 8:17 am

    WE LOVE YOU, BINGA!!!!!!!

    Purrs,
    The Chans

    Reply
  34. Craig s. c. okajima says

    February 6, 2017 at 8:13 am

    Very cute pictures!

    Perhaps, Binga is trying to fill the void of attention that your human can’t give you right now, as she is recovering?

    I love the picture where you are both looking up at an angle. That is very cute!!

    Reply
  35. Madi says

    February 6, 2017 at 7:17 am

    MOL Summer thank goodness the human feels better when they are sick life as we know it stops.

    WTG Binga a senior lady can do as she pleases right?
    hugs madi your bfff

    Reply
  36. Brian frum says

    February 6, 2017 at 7:00 am

    You two do look mighty cute on nursing duty together pretty Summer!

    Reply
  37. Eastside Cats says

    February 6, 2017 at 6:59 am

    The 2nd to last photo is perfect of you two, Summer! Binga’s fur colors and your own make a lovely pic. Glad you human is feeling better; it’s no fun being under the weather, even with such wonderful nursecats as you two.

    Reply
  38. Cathy Keisha says

    February 6, 2017 at 6:42 am

    I hate to admit it, Summer, but Binga is very cute. Look at those big eyes on her. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a pic with her mouth open before. Glad your human is feeling better. I heard she wasn’t saying very nice things about your nursing skills while she was sick.

    Reply
  39. dma says

    February 6, 2017 at 6:26 am

    binga’s got lovely eyes.

    Reply
  40. Toby and Leia says

    February 6, 2017 at 5:49 am

    We luff those pictures. Especially the one where Binga has her mouth wide open.

    Reply
  41. The Island Cats says

    February 6, 2017 at 5:24 am

    Binga just wanted to be part of the action!

    Reply
  42. Grace says

    February 6, 2017 at 5:04 am

    Oh but Binga is just being friendly and sweet! And y’all look great together. (Glad your human is feeling better – that cold took a long time to go away…)

    Reply
  43. Purrjamm Cats says

    February 6, 2017 at 4:49 am

    Binga is a mommy’s girl/nurse. You girls look so beautiful. What great photos! Purrs

    Reply
  44. Roby Sweet says

    February 6, 2017 at 4:31 am

    Glad to hear your human is feeling better. I also think that Binga was just being a good nurse. Nurses can be kind of pushy sometimes 🙂

    Reply
  45. Katie Isabella says

    February 6, 2017 at 4:29 am

    I think this post is the absolute best one in the world. Sorries, Summer. I loved it and my mom sure does too.

    Reply
  46. The kitties of purring pines says

    February 6, 2017 at 12:42 am

    Maybe Binga is trying to be a good nurse. Hope mommy keeps improving.

    Reply
  47. Layla Morgan Wilde says

    February 6, 2017 at 12:35 am

    Your sick bay is how I work every day. I think everyone would forgive you if you took a day off but I hope you’re on the mend, and exciting to see a proof!

    Reply

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