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You are here: Home / Diary / Caturday Flashback – A March Not So Long Ago

Caturday Flashback – A March Not So Long Ago

March 6, 2021 By: Summer Samba23 Comments

Summer shares some Caturday memories of a March not so long ago.

2018 was the Last time March seemed normal. Last year, the pandemic was just getting started, and 2019 was when my human’s ex-boyfriend was packing up for his move to Nashville (he and Smokey are doing great there, by the way!). A lot of what I did in 2018 was the same as what I do now… and a lot of it won’t ever happen again.

somali cat not happy about presence of tortoiseshell cat

Here’s one of the latter… the Binga bombs. I wasn’t happy about them at the time. Well, to be honest, if they were still happening today, I’d probably be just as annoyed!

tortoiseshell cat on a leash, reaching for a bag of treats

And here’s Binga going for a walk outside and reaching for a bag of treats. Two of her favorite things.

somali cat in leopard print coat

The fashion was better in those days! I’m still looking for some nice clothes, but so far 2021 seems like a fashion fail.

somali cat in dress, ringing a bell

My training practice is one constant. It’s important to keep up my skills.

therapy cat, ready to go to work

Here’s one thing I’ve missed for the past year — my therapy cat visits! I’m hoping that I can get back to doing them sometime in 2021. Keep your paws crossed on that!

Other posts you’ll enjoy:

  • Caturday Flashback: The More Things Change
  • My Backyard Photo Shoot
  • Caturday Flashback With Sparkle and Binga: March 2009
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  1. Catherine Lingg says

    March 10, 2021 at 10:45 pm

    Well Summer, with masks and distancing and considering you are a cat you should be able to start therapy soon. It’s just you and your humsn. Sure she’ll be vaccinated and test negative, you’ll be good to go. Paws crossed

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  2. Teddy says

    March 10, 2021 at 5:10 am

    Binga was a force of nature…..I know she bugged you but you two were also pals. I bet the people you used to visit on your therapy trips miss you as much as you miss them – hopefully before the year is out things will get back to normal enough that you can go back for visits again!

    Hugs, Teddy

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  3. Katie Isabella says

    March 9, 2021 at 4:32 am

    I love seeing Binga, I always will. What a beautiful girl- and so lively and fun. I thought about Smokey every now and again wondering how he is and I wondered his age. And I wonder what he looks like. Cats gotta know these stuffs!

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  4. BellaDharma an LadyMew says

    March 7, 2021 at 5:47 pm

    Grate fotoss Summer…..and yore rite Life sure has changed alot inn THE past few yeerss. An wee miss Binga foto bommin you two. Shee sure was a funny kitty girl.
    An yore wudnerfull…wee are so happy yore our frend!!
    **purrss** BellaDharma an {{huggiess}} LadyMew

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  5. Purrjamm cats says

    March 7, 2021 at 3:36 pm

    What beautiful pictures sweetheart. We sure miss Binga and her antics. While change is constant, we can most surely spice up our life with new adventures, and look forward to the ones we miss most. Purrs

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  6. Lola The Rescued Cat says

    March 7, 2021 at 12:49 pm

    Thanks for sharing a normal March! We kinda forgot what it’s like.

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  7. Athena and Marie says

    March 7, 2021 at 9:35 am

    Great flashbacks!

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  8. Timmy Tomcat says

    March 7, 2021 at 8:24 am

    What really nice flashbacks and we are so glad Smokey is doing well, yeah, the ex too. So nice to see Binga. She was such a pretty girl and we miss her. We have her calendar!
    Summer we are hoping things get back to normal too. What a weird world

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  9. Dash Kitten Crew says

    March 6, 2021 at 11:44 pm

    Gosh! I miss seeing Binga. Such loose canon and a super cat.

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  10. meowmeowmans says

    March 6, 2021 at 7:58 pm

    Great memories, Summer. We loved seeing Binga, even if she was bombing you. And we are happy that Smokey and your human’s ex-boyfriend are doing well in Nashville.

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  11. Melissa & Mudpie says

    March 6, 2021 at 2:56 pm

    I hope you’re able to get back to work too! I know the patients are missing you just as much as you’re missing them.

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  12. Mary McNeil says

    March 6, 2021 at 2:26 pm

    This sure was a bittersweet post. Though it’s good to hear an update on Smokey !

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  13. Marv, Jo Jo, Kozmo, Cinnamon & Barb says

    March 6, 2021 at 9:53 am

    Gosh! Our lives are totally opposite from 2018 – well for me, my human brother and my human, not so much for Kozmo, Jo Jo and Cinnamon. We do hope you get to go back and do therapy work soon. The dogs are back in our health district . It is good to see Binga! And especially you. Have a marvellously happy day.

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  14. The Poupounette Gang says

    March 6, 2021 at 8:59 am

    Lots of nice pics and we like the Binga tongue bomb!

    We tend to look back to the times when all four of us were still here, which was up to early March 2018.

    Purrs,
    Tama and Genji

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  15. mickeys Musings says

    March 6, 2021 at 8:54 am

    Good choices for the flashbacks Summer.
    I like your Audrey Hepburn pic 😉
    I like seeing Binga. It makes me think of our Georgia.
    Purrs, Julie

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  16. Eastside Cats says

    March 6, 2021 at 8:47 am

    Always delightful to see images of Angel Binga!
    i like to fuzzy sweater; I’d look for one in people size to wear with you!

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  17. Pat K says

    March 6, 2021 at 8:02 am

    I think Binga’s motto was ,”If there are treats, count
    me in.” She knew as senior cat that she should always
    get some of any treats available – she thought.
    You were very kind not to exclude the Binga.

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  18. Ellen Pilch says

    March 6, 2021 at 7:08 am

    These are all adorable photos. I always enjoy seeing Angel Binga. XO

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  19. Lesley Castle says

    March 6, 2021 at 6:32 am

    Good times <3

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  20. Brian Frum says

    March 6, 2021 at 6:20 am

    Such sweet photos. I do hope you can get back to your therapy work too sweet Summer.

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  21. Ingrid king says

    March 6, 2021 at 3:37 am

    I love the “Binga Bomb” photo – I miss her.

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  22. Memories of Eric and Flynn says

    March 6, 2021 at 2:01 am

    It is nice to see Binga again in your flashback.

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  23. Meezer'sMews&TerrieristicalWoofs says

    March 6, 2021 at 1:10 am

    Yes, SO much has changed,and even when we get back to normal, will it BE normal?? Who knows!
    We are now allowing visits at our facility in a limited way, but its a start.

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