I go to a lot of TICA cat shows in Arcadia because they are very near where we live, and the one in December is a Christmas show! All the kitties who entered and their humans got a cellophane bag of little gifts, and my breeder also gave my human several gifts too. I always give her a calendar of me, and my human just ordered this year’s for her. She is sending her the Lulu.com version because it has my birthday marked… as if she would forget!
In addition to our receiving gifts, the cat show also had a cookie exchange and lots of people brought treats! My human asked her boyfriend to make cookies, since he makes the best cookies ever (if you are a human)! These are his oatmeal-raisin-craisin-coconut cookies. He also made some five-ingredient Nutella cookies. No catnip cookies for the cats, though. That was kind of cheap.
Competing alongside me in the Altered cats was a cool blue Somali named BJ. You may have heard me mention him before — a couple of years ago, when he was an intact cat, he was the Best Somali in CFA, along with being a Regional Winner and Grand Champion. He retired from showing to father kittens, but now he is back as an Alter. It took him several months to get back into the show routine, but now he is doing well! So he was very tough to compete against. He did not win over me every time, though! In some rings I got the Best Somali ribbon. I like to think I kept him on his toes… although I get the feeling he barely acknowledged my existence.
But BJ wasn’t the only blue Somali there — so was my half brother, Tajhara Chill Factor. This was his first TICA show as an Adult cat, and he competed against the other intact cats… and did really, really well! One show, and he is already a Double Grand Champion! He is stunning and has a very affectionate temperament.
He is also kind of a goofball. I will confess, he probably inherited that from our mother, because that is one of several personality quirks we have in common — but they are quirks that just make us all that more endearing!
In between rings, I spent time working on my charm. Next year, when I will be at some shows as a “Pet Me” cat, I will be visiting with the public, and that is different from interacting with judges. Even when you are sleeping, you need to present yourself at your best. How do you like my toe curl? That gives people something to admire when I am recharging.
In the end, it was a pretty mediocre show for me — I only wound up with two finals. BJ got three, but he deserved them — he is an excellent cat. And I was also happy because a Turkish Van my human and I are friends with got three finals too! It has been hard for this kitty, since his breed develops slowly and they aren’t seen a lot by the judges. Sometimes they get overlooked, but not this time! So in the long run, I didn’t really care about the finals — I had a fun time and so did my human!
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Your toe curls are purrscious!
Just like you!!
We think you look better than BJ!
Oh, but you should see him in person! He is charming on top of good-looking!
Your curly toesies makes you even cuter, if it could be possible ! It’s nice of your human boyfriend to make those cookies, they look very yummy to humans ! Purrs
Sounds like you had a fun time at this show. I read that the friendliness of a kitten is greatly influenced by how friendly it’s dad-kitty is. So it’s good to hear that Tajhara Chill Factor sired some quality kittens who will likely be as sweet and silly as you are.
That looks like a festive and fun show. 🙂
Looks like a fun show!
concats, Summer! yoW! the cookies had our mom drooling and your toe curl squee-ing 😀 we can totally imagine that Tortie rolling its eyes, mol!
pip, smidgen, minnie, hollie, sharpie
Great toe curl. TW wants to know about the Nutella cookies. MOL! Humans! *shakes head*
We always enjoy hearing about your cat shows, Summer! They always seem like so much fun.
PS Love the toesies. We told Dad if we ever meet you we will try and lick em.
Timmy and furs
We would vote for you in all your shows cause you are one cute kitty
Purrs from all of us fur the holidays
Timmy, Dad and Furs
We didn’t know your male human was such a great cookie baker. He really should have made you some catnip cookies!
I’m glad you had fun, Summer. And your curly toes made my mom go all SQUEE!
Sounds like you had a great time.
Have a super Monday…
Noodle and crew
Two finals is great, and so is having fun. You do a great toe curl.
Lots of pawsome kitties there.
Your half siblings are good looking.
Almost as good looking as you 😉
It’s nice that it was a fun show too.
Mom loves your toe curl!
Purrs Georgia and Julie,
Treasure and JJ
Summer, I love your bloggie. You never fail to keep mom and me both engaged and smiling. And seeing the other cats is a treat and learning about them. Seeing what you think about things is also fun! LOVE those toes of yours.
Summer, I love that picture of you next to BJ. He looks to be all business but you’ve got some fun in you. 🙂 No doubt your toe curl will charm everyone!
That show looked to be a lot of fun with the cookies and gifts. Congrats on your ribbons!
The toe curl made our mommy squee! It looks like it was a very fun show! As we said on FB, it was very nice of your human’s boyfriend to make the cookies too! We saw he posted the recipes so our mommy can make them too. Let us know if he ever does catnip cookies though!
Summer, you were totally the cutest cat at the show! Maybe next time they’ll have chicken and cantaloupe cookies.
The most important thing about shows is having fun!!! When you’re not having fun its too much like work. Love you!
Oh, those curly toes! It sounds like your show was a good one and you got to see relatives. That’s awesome, especially for this time of year! Love your Santa jacket!
I think two finals are great, Summer! Love your toe curl. You sure present yourself at your best all the time 🙂
I wish I could try your human’s boyfriend’s cookies. They look so yummy!
Its not always about the winning, the friendship counts just as much. With your poise and charm I’m sure you will always do your peep proud. Fab cape, you should get a final for best turned out too…
How beautiful everyone was! We’re glad your career continues on.
Summer if they gave a ribbon for toe-curling you’d be the winner! Also, I do think that you deserved some bacon from the breakfast buffet at the hotel. We need to get that human of yours on board with that!
Hugs, Sammy
sometimes having fun is the most important thing of all. 🙂
Hi Summer! Congrats on your ribbons!
Those cookies sure look good. Did your hooman enjoy them?
That blue boy IS handsome! I started purring when I saw his picture.
Love
Selina
What to comment on first? I loved everything about this post, the photos and the story. Goofball kitties are the bestest.
Two finals is terrific pretty Summer and you should win any toe curl competition!
I don’t think you need to practice very much at being charming.
Your toe curls are definitely to die for…and that Christmas show looks like it was lots of fun!
It sounds like it was a fun show, Summer.
Mum was in love with your curled toes – we really will have to learn how to do them ourselves! Maybe you could give us some lessons Summer.
Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx
Nothing better than goofball kitties! Love the picture of your curled toesies!
WTG Summer I love your red cape photo.
OMCs is your human’s beau for hire…those are some fine looking cookies. Mrs. Field might as well hang up her mixing spoon
Hugs madi your bfff
Congrats beautiful girl!
It sounds like a super show. Christmas shows are always fun!
The Florida Furkids
Looks like a fun show for you and your Mom Summer. Great pictures of everyone. It is fun to see all the different cats.
Genji says that BJ looks like a pretty cool cat, but we all think you are the prettiest by far!
Purrs,
The Chans
Glad you had fun ….. Love the toe curls!