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.
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.
I attribute my success to a keen eye and hard work.
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.
Approving boxes isn’t always fun! The packing peanuts job was particularly unpleasant.
Of course, there are the perks too.
As you can see, I take my job very seriously!
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!
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!
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
Nope, I don’t know either, and neither does my human! We are waiting for the Photo Hunt lady to tell everyone!
Great pictures, Sparkle. I think you are a very good box inspector.
Pawhugs, Max
MOL… Sparkle, Are you serious with the last box ? Ha..Ha..Ha..Go Sparkle Go !
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!
=^~^=
More awards for Sparkle. Congratulations!
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.
What a cool idea, so pawsome day!
I’m enchanted by your pictures, you have perfect boxes there!Congrats!
Luna
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.
Girlfriend, your talent and ambition have no boundaries! xox
How do we get one of those boxes full of packing peanuts?!?! That looks like the funnest thing EVAR!
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.
You’re a perfect box inspector, Sparkle! We especially love the serious look on your face!
I hope you win the competition Sparkle.
Diamond
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
Very fun box photos! I was wondering if all the packing peanuts stuck to your furs?
What a fun IBD post……xxxxxxxxxx
You are definitely a pro at box inspecting!
Excellent box inspection skills – but I notice you don’t chew them ?
Sparkle, box-approval looks like hard, but rewarding work! Happy International Box Day!
Excellent Boxes!! We see Marg already posted the dates!!
We’re celebrating International Box Day too!
The Florida Furkids and Angel Sniffie
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).
Dear Sparkle,
Yous makes all boxes look sylish and sophistocated!
Haoppy last birthday day and International Box Day
Kisses
Nellie
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!
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…
Wow you have a very boxy house
HeeHee, that last picture is purrfect…we have the same taste!
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!
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!!
Holy cow Sparkle your quizzes are always so hard – LOL! Your dedication to box inspection is impressive 🙂
You are such a skilled inspector, Sparkle! Happy International Box Day!
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!
You’re an excellent box approver, Sparkle! You sure take your job seriously!! Happy Box Day!
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!
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!
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.
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♥
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.
You sure are a hard worker! Nice to see it pays off, too.
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
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.
Sparkle, you look adorable! Maybe you should have a picture of you inspecting a box with “Inspected by Sparkle” on one of your cards:)
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
Who knew boxes were so much work! Obviously you are very dedicated to your box career. Good luck!
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!
International Box Day?? Oh my! *laugh* How funny. Thankfully, the horses have no interest in climbing into boxes (because are you kidding me? ;o)
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.
We’ve enjoyed Birthday Month and we know you’ll do great with the cat writers!!