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You are here: Home / Diary / Like a Park in My Backyard

Like a Park in My Backyard

December 29, 2016 By: Summer Samba50 Comments

somali cat on back patio, waiting for adventure

I get to go on an adventure today! And I don’t even have to leave home.

somali cat looking down outdoor stairs to backyard

The old stairs were so rotten and splintery that I was never allowed down them to explore. But now that we have the new ones, I can go check out my backyard!

somali cat on wooden stairs, looking to her left

There is a lot that I haven’t gotten to see yet!

somali cat trotting down walkway in her backyard

There is a whole ’nother walkway to explore! And more stairs!

somali cat on stairs in backyard

I actually had no idea that all of this was down here! My view from the back patio hid some of it.

somali cat looks in amazement at her backyard

It’s so cool that all of this is here!

Somali cat looks into her backyard

This is all part of our property, until you see the fences. For Los Angeles, it’s a lot. My human has always wanted to hire a landscaper for the backyard, but she’s never been able to afford to. She probably could have if she hadn’t needed to put in the retaining wall by the kitchen. I hear that cost a lot of money!

somali cat about to jump onto retaining wall

There’s a retaining wall down here, but it is very sturdy.

somali cat sitting on retaining wall

It is green down here because we’ve had a lot of rain lately, and it is also messy because the gardener hasn’t been here for a couple of weeks. My human says that when the gardener cleans things up, we can explore some more.

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  1. Xenabobb says

    October 14, 2019 at 3:30 pm

    That is the best home adventure a kitty could ever have!

    Reply
  2. nancy-Davis says

    July 24, 2019 at 1:31 pm

    Summer, your house and property are fabulous! You’re so adorable exploring the yard…

    Reply
  3. Toffee says

    January 8, 2019 at 5:04 pm

    Wow! Yoo live in the WILDERNESS, Summer!
    Toffee

    Reply
  4. Pipo/Minko/MrJackFreckles says

    January 9, 2017 at 10:04 pm

    Your backyard is like a little gem! You will have tons of fun exploring it we are sure of that!

    Reply
  5. meowmeowmans says

    December 31, 2016 at 9:29 pm

    Wow, Summer! Your backyard is nice and big. Just think of all the adventures you can have! 🙂

    Reply
  6. Lola says

    December 31, 2016 at 6:37 am

    Wow!! That is pawtastic, Summer. We’re hoping to be suburban cats someday soon so we can maybe go outside on a leash and see cool things. You should tell your human to make that hut, this way all the kitties in the blogosphere can come hide out in it!

    Reply
  7. jansfunnyfarm says

    December 30, 2016 at 6:46 pm

    How fun to have a new adventure without leaving home!

    Reply
  8. Flynn says

    December 30, 2016 at 6:43 am

    Your garden is lovely, Summer. It must be very exciting to be able to explore everywhere. I hope you can soon do it again.

    Reply
  9. Katy says

    December 30, 2016 at 5:33 am

    That Face! I swear Summer i read your blog just so i can look at your adorable face, like the one in the last photo, love it!

    Reply
  10. patty says

    December 29, 2016 at 10:42 pm

    What a beautiful place to go for a walk Summer. I’m sure you enjoyed your time outside

    Reply
  11. Cathy Keisha says

    December 29, 2016 at 6:31 pm

    Whoa! Your property is bigger than the town we live in. Seriously. Maybe your human can put a kitty gym in!

    Reply
  12. Sweet Purrfections says

    December 29, 2016 at 6:13 pm

    What a beautiful back yard!

    Reply
  13. Simba says

    December 29, 2016 at 5:55 pm

    You definitely had a great time exploring what was there all along, Summer! Looks amazingly green and lush. And you walk so nicely on a leash.

    Reply
  14. The Florida Furkids says

    December 29, 2016 at 5:05 pm

    What a nice “park” you have!!!

    The Florida Furkids

    Reply
  15. Melissa, Mudpie & Angel Truffles says

    December 29, 2016 at 3:49 pm

    You sure have an amazing yard to explore!

    Reply
  16. Eastside Cats says

    December 29, 2016 at 3:23 pm

    Sparkle, I suggest a big pawrty in that nice backyard…invite all of your kitty friends!

    Reply
  17. the PDX Pride says

    December 29, 2016 at 2:06 pm

    Wow, Summer, your backyard is AMAZING!!!! Such big eyes you have, too, looking at all the new territory to explore!!!

    Reply
  18. Catatopia says

    December 29, 2016 at 1:11 pm

    An outdoor playhouse would be really cool! Would torties be allowed to use it too?

    Reply
    • Summer Samba says

      December 29, 2016 at 4:01 pm

      Ha-ha – I don’t think it would be possible to deny them entry!

      Reply
  19. Sue Brandes says

    December 29, 2016 at 1:02 pm

    Have fun. It looks like a great place to explore.

    Reply
  20. BeadedTail says

    December 29, 2016 at 1:01 pm

    How fun to have all that space to explore! We bet Binga is going to want to explore out there too!

    Reply
  21. The Swiss Cats says

    December 29, 2016 at 12:11 pm

    What a wonderful yard ! Happy exploring, Summer ! Purrs

    Reply
  22. Margaret Elmendorf says

    December 29, 2016 at 11:58 am

    Well Summer, that sure was a fun adventure. Those stairs are great.

    Reply
  23. emma and buster says

    December 29, 2016 at 11:29 am

    Your backyard looks big enough for a kitty luau, right?

    Reply
  24. Brian says

    December 29, 2016 at 11:29 am

    There sure is lots to see out there pretty Summer!

    Reply
  25. mariodacat roever says

    December 29, 2016 at 10:06 am

    Oh sweetie, you have a gorgeous, fun back yard. You are so lucky. Look at all that room you have to explore. Have a great time. I wish I had my backyard back again too. Oh well, been there, done that, as M says.

    Reply
  26. Caren Gittleman says

    December 29, 2016 at 9:46 am

    you sure are a lucky kitty Summer! It’s beautiful there!

    Reply
  27. LP says

    December 29, 2016 at 9:35 am

    That does look like a wonderful backyard to explore Summer! It’s also cool to see so much green in LA!

    the critters in the cottage xo

    Reply
  28. Athena says

    December 29, 2016 at 9:14 am

    What a beautiful garden, Summer!

    Purrs xx
    Athena and Marie

    Reply
  29. Ellen Pilch says

    December 29, 2016 at 9:12 am

    You have a nice yard and a lot of space for L.A.

    Reply
  30. Angel, Kirby and Max says

    December 29, 2016 at 8:44 am

    Summer, you have a wonderful back yard. Lots of places to explore!

    Reply
  31. Random Felines says

    December 29, 2016 at 8:21 am

    that looks like a great place for exploring!

    Reply
  32. Fraidy Cats! says

    December 29, 2016 at 7:59 am

    Summer, your yard is pawsome! what a fun place to explore. we can see why you get some wild critters visiting 🙂 say, you could just plant nip everywhere! landscaping solved 😀

    pip, smidgen, minnie, hollie, sharpie, ditto

    Reply
  33. Craig s. c. okajima says

    December 29, 2016 at 7:51 am

    “A cat with her tail up in the air, means a Happy Cat!”

    I’ve seen very few cats who have their tail up in the air as much as you do, Pretty Summer!

    Reply
  34. Annie says

    December 29, 2016 at 7:33 am

    Wow, Summer! That is a lot of land for Southern CA! How wonderful!

    Reply
  35. William's Kith & Kin says

    December 29, 2016 at 7:27 am

    You have a wonderful yard, Summer! And now you get to explore it. We can’t wait for more adventures!

    Reply
  36. Katie Isabella says

    December 29, 2016 at 7:20 am

    OH Summer. Will you have a Garden Pawty and invite all we girlcats?

    Reply
  37. Toby and Leia says

    December 29, 2016 at 7:10 am

    What a lovely backyard you have. And it’s always fun to have new space to explore.

    Reply
  38. Grace says

    December 29, 2016 at 7:09 am

    Wow – fabulous house to live and fabulous yard too. I envy you….

    Reply
  39. Madi says

    December 29, 2016 at 7:02 am

    Summer what a beautiful set of stairs. They look very sturdy too. WE HAD NO idea there was so much garden down those stairs. I bet you’ll get to visit it a lot now. do we see a deck down there too?
    Hugs madi your bfff

    Reply
    • Summer Samba says

      December 29, 2016 at 10:13 am

      No deck… but there should be! My human has always wanted either a gazebo or a tiny guest hut.

      Reply
  40. Mr. Chivers, Greyson, and Tabitha says

    December 29, 2016 at 6:43 am

    Wow! You have a beautiful backyard. Mom just loves the hilly area of California. Well she loves CA in general. What a great new area to explore. We love it. Thanks for sharing those gorgeous pics. Have bunches of fun! Wait until Binga sees it! Purrs

    Reply
  41. dma says

    December 29, 2016 at 5:52 am

    that’s a lot of lot.

    Reply
  42. The Island Cats says

    December 29, 2016 at 5:22 am

    Wow, just think of the adventures you can have now, Summer.

    Reply
  43. Charles Huss says

    December 29, 2016 at 3:19 am

    I’m glad you got to go exploring. Looks like a great place for a cat. Now I need to talk to my wife about getting a gardener… and a garden. 🙂

    Reply
  44. The Poupounette Gang says

    December 29, 2016 at 2:01 am

    That’s a lot to discover, Summer! Happy exploring!

    Purrs,
    The Chans

    Reply
  45. Mickey's Musings says

    December 29, 2016 at 1:04 am

    That is a big yard.
    You will have lots of fun exploring it too 🙂
    Purrs Georgia,Julie and JJ

    Reply
  46. The kitties of purring pines says

    December 29, 2016 at 12:36 am

    Wow! You have a great backyard! There’s a lot to explore!

    Reply

Trackbacks

  1. Hanging Outside and Practicing Tricks | SparkleCat says:
    November 8, 2017 at 12:10 am

    […] I also went down the back. It’s very brown here now. It’s hard to believe how green it was last winter. […]

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  2. Binga Explores the Backyard - SparkleCat says:
    January 19, 2017 at 12:37 am

    […] when I got to explore the backyard a few weeks ago? My human finally took Binga out to explore too. She was kind of in a hurry to do […]

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