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You are here: Home / Diary / International Box Day and Pop Quiz

International Box Day and Pop Quiz

June 30, 2011 By: Sparkle Cat51 Comments

Does this Medium Priority Flat Rate Box meet my criteria?

For many years now, I have been head of the Box Approval department. All boxes must pass my thorough inspection, whether they are arriving or, as is the case with this box, departing. This particular box is going to contain the entries from my human and myself for the Cat Writers Association Communication Contest and Special Awards. We are entering in several categories.

With my smaller build, I proved more versatile.

My Box Approval career began when I was quite young. But I learned fast. It did not take me long at all to be promoted above Boodie.

Boodie hasn't yet learned that skill, not manipulation earns you respect.

I attribute my success to a keen eye and hard work.

Testing the crinkle of the paper wore her out!

That is not to say that Boodie is a slacker. At least not all of the time. She does put in a lot of box hours.

This was the worst job I've had to tackle so far!

Approving boxes isn’t always fun! The packing peanuts job was particularly unpleasant.

Looking cute is part of the job description for Box Approval.

Of course, there are the perks too.

Will this box get my paws up - or the back of disrespect?

As you can see, I take my job very seriously!

I fit, so this box has my approval.

Now let me get back to this box. I need to make sure everything will fit properly!

Oh, and by the way, I have one last surprise pop quiz to end my birthday month! Except for the first and last photos, these pictures are all from past blog posts. The first one who can tell me the dates of these blog posts will win a prize from me! I will give you one hint: figuring this out is not as hard as you might think; if you can find one date the right way, you will have no problem finding the others! Good luck!

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  1. Fin says

    July 3, 2011 at 7:02 pm

    We’ve enjoyed Birthday Month and we know you’ll do great with the cat writers!!

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  2. Mark's Mews says

    July 1, 2011 at 7:45 pm

    You are definately a top level box inspector Sparkle. Though we think fitting in that last one was a tight fit! We are clueless about the dates though.

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  3. Jen says

    July 1, 2011 at 2:13 pm

    International Box Day?? Oh my! *laugh* How funny. Thankfully, the horses have no interest in climbing into boxes (because are you kidding me? ;o)

    Reply
  4. Clooney says

    July 1, 2011 at 12:56 am

    Sparkle, you rocked IBD, that’s for sure! Your dedication and hard work in the Box Approval Department is impressive. Keep up the good work!

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  5. Prancer says

    June 30, 2011 at 8:11 pm

    Who knew boxes were so much work! Obviously you are very dedicated to your box career. Good luck!

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  6. Fraidy Cats! says

    June 30, 2011 at 6:24 pm

    Sparkle, box inspecting looks like a fun job! And you are a pro! Maybe Boodie can be your assistant and you can delegate the packing peanut jobs to her…

    Pip, Smidgen, Minnie, and Hollie

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  7. Athena M says

    June 30, 2011 at 5:56 pm

    Sparkle, you look adorable! Maybe you should have a picture of you inspecting a box with “Inspected by Sparkle” on one of your cards:)

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  8. Devoted to Willow says

    June 30, 2011 at 5:38 pm

    Sparkle you are very brave by going in the box with the peanuts those things stick to everything and I do not go near them. Which is why you are the Head of Approval in your home you take on any box.

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  9. caren gittleman says

    June 30, 2011 at 5:37 pm

    good luck with the contest! Hope you win!!!!

    Isn’t it just awful the way the packing peanuts are so full of static that they stick to our “furs?”

    Love, Cody

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  10. Toby & Leia says

    June 30, 2011 at 5:11 pm

    You sure are a hard worker! Nice to see it pays off, too.

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  11. mariodacat says

    June 30, 2011 at 4:23 pm

    YIKES – I remember when you talked about dat secret code too, he he , but we just can’t remember what you said about it. Guess we’re slow learners.

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  12. Abby says

    June 30, 2011 at 4:05 pm

    Sparkle
    I too am the ‘approval’ cat when it comes to boxes in our house. I fuss until I get the chance to fully inspect anything coming in the house. I feel it is a very impawtant duty I do.

    purrs
    >^,,^<
    ♥Abby♥

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  13. Carol says

    June 30, 2011 at 2:58 pm

    The dates in order:
    1-20-10
    5-12-10
    9-30-10
    12-30-10
    4-3-11
    1-14-11
    Happy Birthday Month, Sparkle!

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    • Sparkle says

      June 30, 2011 at 3:04 pm

      Thank you, Carol! You are actually the second one to come up with the answers, but the first one answered very shortly after my post went live so I did not want to spoil it for everyone else. This means that I am giving out two prizes – one to you and one to the first correct commenter!

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      • Carol says

        June 30, 2011 at 3:49 pm

        Thank you for explaining it! I thought I had lost my mind. (Well…..) I had read down through the posts to see if you had a complete answer and I could have sworn I didn’t see that first post… ’cause I didn’t! Whew! This was fun. Thanks.

        Box Approval is soooo important.

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  14. The Island Cats says

    June 30, 2011 at 2:20 pm

    You’re an excellent box approver, Sparkle! You sure take your job seriously!! Happy Box Day!

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  15. Raymond and Busby says

    June 30, 2011 at 1:40 pm

    POP quiz? That’s like an SAT test of your blog, Sparkle! MOL!

    Great photos, we couldn’t begin to do all the research it would take to enter the pop quiz contest. You are an excellent box inspector though!

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  16. meowmeowmans says

    June 30, 2011 at 12:08 pm

    You are such a skilled inspector, Sparkle! Happy International Box Day!

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  17. Cat's Cats says

    June 30, 2011 at 11:36 am

    Holy cow Sparkle your quizzes are always so hard – LOL! Your dedication to box inspection is impressive 🙂

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  18. Fuzzy and Zoe says

    June 30, 2011 at 11:24 am

    Your petite size would make you a primo box tester, Miss Sparkle. Your floofy tail can be used to take up more space or less if needed. You always look so serious, though! We wish your Human would let you have a little fun!!

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  19. BeadedTail says

    June 30, 2011 at 11:09 am

    Those packing peanuts don’t look like much fun to sit in but all the other boxes do! Good job Binga for inspecting that last box!

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  20. Brian says

    June 30, 2011 at 11:02 am

    HeeHee, that last picture is purrfect…we have the same taste!

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  21. Pricilla - Famous SpokesGoat says

    June 30, 2011 at 10:01 am

    Wow you have a very boxy house

    Reply
  22. Cheysuli says

    June 30, 2011 at 9:22 am

    You do have lots of boxes to approve at your house. I think that is a good thing. I really do need to get more boxes coming through here…

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  23. Athena says

    June 30, 2011 at 9:09 am

    Dear Sparkle, Kit says to tell you that you look beautiful in the boxes. I wanna tell you that you are doing a great job wif your inspecting! It looks like a lot of work!

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  24. Penelope says

    June 30, 2011 at 8:49 am

    Dear Sparkle,
    Yous makes all boxes look sylish and sophistocated!
    Haoppy last birthday day and International Box Day
    Kisses
    Nellie

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  25. Anne says

    June 30, 2011 at 7:58 am

    Everyone loves a good box! I just ordered new goats’ milk soap and can’t seem to keep the cat out of the soap. I am worried he might eat it (it is expensive for cat food).

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  26. The Florida Furkids and Angel Sniffie says

    June 30, 2011 at 7:29 am

    Excellent Boxes!! We see Marg already posted the dates!!

    We’re celebrating International Box Day too!

    The Florida Furkids and Angel Sniffie

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  27. Fuzzy Tales says

    June 30, 2011 at 7:11 am

    Sparkle, box-approval looks like hard, but rewarding work! Happy International Box Day!

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  28. Punapippuri says

    June 30, 2011 at 7:01 am

    Excellent box inspection skills – but I notice you don’t chew them ?

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  29. Cats of Wildcat Woods says

    June 30, 2011 at 6:34 am

    You are definitely a pro at box inspecting!

    Reply
  30. SAS........Sammy, Andy and Shelly says

    June 30, 2011 at 6:04 am

    What a fun IBD post……xxxxxxxxxx

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  31. Cory says

    June 30, 2011 at 5:57 am

    Very fun box photos! I was wondering if all the packing peanuts stuck to your furs?

    Reply
  32. Hannah and Lucy says

    June 30, 2011 at 5:35 am

    Oh gosh look at that box of peanuts they look such fun – we need mum to go and buy something that will come in a box with them in.
    Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx

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  33. Diamond says

    June 30, 2011 at 5:02 am

    I hope you win the competition Sparkle.
    Diamond

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  34. The Monkeys says

    June 30, 2011 at 4:33 am

    You’re a perfect box inspector, Sparkle! We especially love the serious look on your face!

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  35. DogsMom says

    June 30, 2011 at 4:32 am

    It is too early in my day for a pop quiz. I must attend to the fur people’s needs.
    Just wanted to wish you a Joyful International Box Day.

    Reply
  36. Fui, Suey and Lishy says

    June 30, 2011 at 4:31 am

    How do we get one of those boxes full of packing peanuts?!?! That looks like the funnest thing EVAR!

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  37. Admiral Hestorb says

    June 30, 2011 at 4:29 am

    Girlfriend, your talent and ambition have no boundaries! xox

    Reply
  38. Link the Cat says

    June 30, 2011 at 4:11 am

    Sparkle, your drive and determination is evident in these photos. Maybe Boodie should take up a new career. You are obviously the most passionate cat in your household when it comes to this career path.

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  39. Luna (We love Luna) says

    June 30, 2011 at 3:56 am

    What a cool idea, so pawsome day!
    I’m enchanted by your pictures, you have perfect boxes there!Congrats!
    Luna

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  40. Marg says

    June 30, 2011 at 3:31 am

    We couldn’t find them all but here are the ones we found.
    4/3/2011
    5/12/2010
    1/20/2009
    5/6/2010

    But that was such a good box post.

    Reply
  41. Fisher says

    June 30, 2011 at 2:41 am

    More awards for Sparkle. Congratulations!

    Reply
  42. Kwee Cats says

    June 30, 2011 at 2:37 am

    Those bees good boxes, yup. We like playin with the packing peanuts too and scattering them alls over the house 🙂

    Enjoy your boxes! Happy International Box Day!
    =^~^=

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  43. Mr. Puddy says

    June 30, 2011 at 1:52 am

    MOL… Sparkle, Are you serious with the last box ? Ha..Ha..Ha..Go Sparkle Go !

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  44. MaxtheQuiltCat says

    June 30, 2011 at 1:47 am

    Great pictures, Sparkle. I think you are a very good box inspector.

    Pawhugs, Max

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  45. Zoolatry says

    June 30, 2011 at 1:44 am

    Sparkle ~ you definitely know your boxes, inside and out! Of course, we have a particular fondness for Boodie (cannot say why) … in fact, we may proclaim that one and all should have a BoodieBox Day in the future!

    PS to your hu-mom: any idea what PhotoHunt might be for this weekend? Our hu-mom can’t seem to find out

    Reply
    • Sparkle says

      June 30, 2011 at 2:04 am

      Nope, I don’t know either, and neither does my human! We are waiting for the Photo Hunt lady to tell everyone!

      Reply
  46. mikfoss says

    June 30, 2011 at 1:42 am

    Yeah, this is an easy one, the permalinks in the URL say it all:
    1-20-2010
    5-12-2010
    9-30-2010
    12-30-2010
    4-03-2011
    1-14-2011
    or as the URL’s show:
    https://www.sparklecat.com/Sparklepics2/SparkleBoodie012010a.jpg
    https://www.sparklecat.com/Sparklepics2/SparkleBoodie051210a.jpg
    https://www.sparklecat.com/Sparklepics2/Boodie093010a.jpg
    https://www.sparklecat.com/Sparklepics2/Sparkle123010a.jpg
    https://www.sparklecat.com/Sparklepics2/Sparkle040311a.jpg
    https://www.sparklecat.com/Sparklepics2/Sparkle011411a.jpg
    I love WordPress and kitties!

    Reply

Trackbacks

  1. Box Day #TBT says:
    June 18, 2015 at 12:20 am

    […] The first IBD post, from 2011, is almost like a #TBT within a #TBT! It includes a variety of old photos of Sparkle — and Boodie! — checking out a variety of boxes. Plus, she had a pop quiz to see if anyone could guess the dates of the blog posts from when the photos first appeared. A couple of readers actually cracked my human’s blog photo filing code without too much trouble. […]

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  2. Thanks for a Great Birthday Month! says:
    July 1, 2011 at 12:25 am

    […] Birthday Month!By Sparkle on July 1, 2011 I’m surprised more of you did not figure out yesterday’s pop quiz! It was so easy — if you opened up each photo in a new window, you would have seen from […]

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