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You are here: Home / Diary / Me and Binga – The Early Days

Me and Binga – The Early Days

February 7, 2020 By: Summer Samba43 Comments

Somali kitten and tortoiseshell cat

I thought it would be fun to have a flashback post today of my early days with Binga. All the photos here are from the first two months I came to live here. I was still a kitten, and that shows! Some of these you may have seen, others you never saw before!

tortoiseshell cat watching for somali kitten in tunnel

There was never a dull moment around here with Binga. Sometimes I wasn’t sure if she was playing… or, as my human puts it, “playing for keeps.”

tortoiseshell cat looking at somali kitten in sling carrier

Where ever I went and whatever I did, she wanted to be part of it right from the start. I don’t think she wanted to be in my sling carrier, though.

tortoiseshell cat stealing somali kitten's food

Nothing, especially food, was safe whenever she was around.

somali cat in devil costume getting the whapping paw from tortoiseshell cat in devil costume

And since she had to be a part of everything, that meant she also sometimes had to wear outfits, just like me. I don’t think she appreciated that.

somali cat and tortoiseshell cat meowing

Sometimes her extra added voice was appreciated!

early days of tortoiseshell cat and somali kitten

Sometimes… well, I just had to deal.

I hope you enjoyed these flashbacks!

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  1. LESLEY CASTLE says

    October 1, 2021 at 6:54 pm

    Binga was the boss kitty 😉

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  2. Denise Dardarian says

    September 14, 2021 at 7:15 am

    Awwww, I sure love Binga. And Sparkle was so small here, Binga had to make sure to get those first bites of food

    Reply
  3. LESLEY CASTLE says

    August 13, 2020 at 7:31 pm

    Binga playing for keeps, MOL! <3

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  4. Rene S says

    August 13, 2020 at 12:01 pm

    You were both so young.

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  5. Kimberly says

    March 28, 2020 at 4:24 pm

    All new to me, loved seeing you as a youngster and your Binga buddy. Thanks

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  6. Lesley Castle says

    March 26, 2020 at 7:32 pm

    I miss that sweet girl

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  7. Lesley Castle says

    February 16, 2020 at 1:16 am

    You were just a little thing

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  8. Sherr says

    February 15, 2020 at 8:10 pm

    What sweet pictures and memories Summer. Bingo will always be special to you. My best friend Socks the Cat was also a therapy cat. He was so good with the elderly. I miss him so much. I know as humans we must learn our pets can’t live forever but it sure isn’t easy to accept. Thanks for sharing and listening Summer.

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  9. Catherine Lingg says

    February 15, 2020 at 6:47 pm

    These are lovely memories. You were an adorable kitten. Binga was such a force to be reckoned with. I know, I had a Calico 20 years. She, too had the tude. I miss Binga

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  10. Lesley Castle says

    February 12, 2020 at 5:58 pm

    You were mentored by the best Summer

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  11. lola the rescued cat says

    February 11, 2020 at 9:21 am

    We miss Binga. These photos made us smile.

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  12. Sue Brandes says

    February 11, 2020 at 4:15 am

    Wonderful memories.

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  13. meowmeowmans says

    February 8, 2020 at 8:29 pm

    We do love these flashbacks, Summer. SO much! It is always nice remembering Binga, and seeing photos y=of you when you first came to live there!

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  14. Purrjamm cats says

    February 8, 2020 at 1:31 pm

    We just love these flashback pics of you and Binga. We believe there’s a little bit of Binga in us all. Besides a beauty like yourself, Binga was very unique and creative. That girl loved the camera. And photo bombing was her trademark. She may be gone but will never be forgotten. Purrs

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  15. GinaV24 says

    February 8, 2020 at 11:59 am

    Thanks for sharing those pictures. You were such a little girl. So nice to see photos of you and Binga together.

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  16. Katie Isabella says

    February 8, 2020 at 5:02 am

    I love Bingo and always love to see her.

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  17. Charles Huss says

    February 8, 2020 at 3:06 am

    Those are great memories with Binga.

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  18. Poppy Q says

    February 8, 2020 at 12:12 am

    Awww Miss Binga. She was just helping you to settle in.

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  19. Pat K says

    February 7, 2020 at 10:12 pm

    I forgot to look in on you earlier. These pictures were
    all new to me. Do you think….maybe Binga was a bit
    jealous of the attention the “new cat” was getting?
    Looked like she was letting you know who was in charge.
    Good old Binga cat.

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  20. Lesley Castle says

    February 7, 2020 at 8:37 pm

    Sweet memories

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  21. William's Kith & Kin says

    February 7, 2020 at 5:48 pm

    That was a lot of fun, Summer!

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  22. BellaDharma'ss LadyMew says

    February 7, 2020 at 5:40 pm

    Iss lovelee to see fotoss of Binga an you Summer….Binga sure was a kewl lady cat an shee iss missed!
    An Summer yore wunderfull inn yore own rite an mee so glad wee frendss!
    ***purrsss*** BellaDharma

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  23. Lucky & Annie says

    February 7, 2020 at 5:06 pm

    Always a pleasure seeing Binga again. I love kittens & love Binga, so it’s a Win — WIN!! ♡♡

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  24. Laila and ANGEL Minchie says

    February 7, 2020 at 4:56 pm

    Such fun and sweet flashbacks.

    Reply
  25. Brian says

    February 7, 2020 at 4:48 pm

    Those really were wonderful flashbacks, we enjoyed seeing you two together like that.

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  26. Barbara Mauldin says

    February 7, 2020 at 4:35 pm

    You were adorable together. Every kitty needs a buddy to hang out with. Bet you really miss Binga. Have a great weekend.

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  27. The Island Cats says

    February 7, 2020 at 4:24 pm

    That was fun to see, Summer. It looks like you and Binga got along pretty well.

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  28. Melissa & Mudpie says

    February 7, 2020 at 3:41 pm

    I still love seeing pictures of you two together!

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  29. Ellen Pilch says

    February 7, 2020 at 3:28 pm

    That was a sweet flashback I love the double meow photo and the whappy paw 🙂

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  30. CRAIG S. C. OKAJIMA says

    February 7, 2020 at 3:28 pm

    You were so cute as a kitten!

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  31. The Poupounette Gang says

    February 7, 2020 at 1:23 pm

    Those are fun photos! Binga was clearly very keen to interact with you!

    Purrs,
    Tama and Genji

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  32. The Dash Kitten Crew says

    February 7, 2020 at 1:09 pm

    I am still hoping my money arrives for a Binga calendar! She was something special.

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  33. Memories of Eric and Flynn says

    February 7, 2020 at 12:56 pm

    So nice to see a flashback with you and Binga.

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  34. Jacqueline says

    February 7, 2020 at 11:26 am

    It was really great to see you and Binga in the flashback today=we’re sure she missed Sparkle, was glad to have another sister and just wanted to be part of your life…Really wonderful memories of you two beauties…Happy weekend ahead, lovely Summer…XO…J, Halle, Sukki

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  35. Selina says

    February 7, 2020 at 10:39 am

    The one of you guys meowing is wonderful!

    Purrz!
    Selina

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  36. Selina says

    February 7, 2020 at 10:37 am

    The pic of you guys meowing at the same time is AWESOME!

    Sure miss that girl!

    Purrz!
    Selina

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  37. Mickey's Musings says

    February 7, 2020 at 8:27 am

    We liked her Tortitude.
    She reminded us of our Tiger,She has lots of Tortitude!!
    Georgia is not a typical Tortie. She is sweet and gentle.
    Thanks for the flashbacks 🙂
    Purrs,Georgia and Julie

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  38. Cathy Keisha says

    February 7, 2020 at 8:09 am

    Summer, How could you resend Binga’s presence? She has so many fans, you can’t help but show her every so often. She wasn’t a PITS. She was your elder and felt the blog was always her’s or at least she thought Sparkle willed it to her.

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    • Cathy Keisha says

      February 7, 2020 at 8:09 am

      Sorry for all the typos. TW hasn’t had her breakfast or coffee yet.

      Reply
  39. Eastside Cats says

    February 7, 2020 at 7:35 am

    Angel Binga just liked to be a part of the action.

    Reply
  40. Athena says

    February 7, 2020 at 4:06 am

    Sweet post!

    So nice to see photos of you and Binga together 🙂

    Reply
  41. Mark's Mews says

    February 7, 2020 at 1:53 am

    Its allus hard to be “the new kittie”. You never know quite how to fit in and how the older ones want you to act around them.

    Reply
  42. Lesley Castle says

    February 7, 2020 at 12:33 am

    Binga was such a good big sister

    Reply

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