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You are here: Home / Diary / My Long Weekend

My Long Weekend

December 1, 2014 By: Summer Samba68 Comments

You will have to schedule an appointment

While most U.S. kitties were taking off the long weekend and eating turkey, I was very busy!

Yum! I would like this more often, please

Well, okay, I also had some turkey. My human brought it home from where ever she had Thanksgiving dinner. But I also had to prepare for a cat show on Saturday — my first as an adult!

The first step is the most important!

It was a CFA cat show, and we spayed and neutered breed cats are referred to as Premiers. So I had to have a bath Friday. I also tried something new to get ready for the show. It’s called Primal Scream Therapy. Unlike the human Primal Therapy, we kitties aren’t trying to get rid of childhood trauma. Instead, we are embracing our primal power! You start off by thinking fierce thoughts, like I am doing above.

I bet they could hear me all the way over in Santa Monica!

Then you open your mouth and send all your power out into the universe!

I was feeling very primal that day

A kitty usually has to do this exercise several times to really get the full benefit.

I was ready to go!

I think it worked because I was feeling great when I got to the cat show in Glendale! The show had a “Cats In Hats” competition, so my human had me put on my pirate costume that got me first prize in Sammy’s Sam-O-Ween contest. I got Third Prize in the cat show competition! My human had to hold me onstage so she didn’t take any photos, but lots of humans took pictures. Maybe I will be able to dig one up.

I wanted to kill it right away

I got a new toy while I was there! My human thought it was too pretty for me to destroy. I disagree — I think it looks very killable!

Mine

My human brings a lot of toys for me to play with during the show to keep my energy up. All exhibitors (humans who are showing cats) do this. But I have to be really honest — I’m not one of those kitties that plays a lot in the judging rings. I like to just stand there and pose and look pretty! The judges have to hold onto a lot of the more active (or squirmier) cats, but sometimes they just let me stand there, hands free because it is obvious I won’t jump down or try to run away. In fact, the last judge filled out my scoring sheet on the table next to me while I just stood there and looked at the audience with my tail up.

Tired but accomplished!

I guess my Primal Scream Therapy paid off because I finaled in 5 out of the 6 rings, and I even got a couple of placements that put me above cats that were already Grands! See, cats doing their first CFA shows as an adult are called Opens, and we are not officially Premiers until we are qualified in 6 rings. I did that at this show, so as soon as the results are entered at the CFA offices, I am officially a Premier. To become a Grand Premier, I need to earn 75 points — so it is kind of a big deal that I got those couple of ribbons when I was still an Open!

This was SO nice of them!

When my human and I got home from the cat show, there was a package waiting for me from Layla and the kitties at Cat Wisdom 101. They sent me a very nice gift, and a cute little orange kitty trinket to go with it!

My human and I both love Hello Kitty!

It was a Hello Kitty T-shirt!

I think you can see my cleavage!

I don’t know why Binga wanted to pose with me while I wore it.

I'm always willing to share!

Maybe she wanted to try it on? Well, it is a little bit large on me…

Although honestly, I think pink is more my color

I think she feels better now! Maybe she needs some Primal Scream Therapy.

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Comments

  1. Katnip Lounge says

    December 1, 2014 at 7:47 pm

    The heck with Santa Monica…we heard you HERE!!

    Summer, we are so proud of you, and we dunno, Binga is pretty in pink…

    Reply
  2. Cathy Keisha says

    December 1, 2014 at 6:43 pm

    You are always First in my book. Do I have a book? Oh well. Aren’t you a little young to have cleavage? HAH! I think Binga’s is sagging.

    Reply
  3. Sometimes Cats Herd You says

    December 1, 2014 at 6:00 pm

    We would need primal scream therapy if we had to put on clothes, but you are so patient about it!

    Reply
  4. William says

    December 1, 2014 at 5:16 pm

    Congratulations, Summer! And it’s sweet of you to let Binga wear the new t-shirt!

    Reply
  5. Lin says

    December 1, 2014 at 4:44 pm

    Binga cracks me up. 🙂

    Congratulations on the wins!! That is amazing!

    Reply
  6. Lone Star Cats says

    December 1, 2014 at 4:19 pm

    Way to go Summer!

    And I think we all need primal scream therapy.

    Reply
  7. Ellen Pilch says

    December 1, 2014 at 4:16 pm

    Congratulations!! You are something special Summer. And you were robbed in the costume- you should have been 1st place.

    Reply
  8. Maxwell, Faraday & Allie says

    December 1, 2014 at 3:59 pm

    Um, Summer? We’re not sure about Binga and Primal Scream Therapy. though Faraday LOVES the idea.
    Congratulations on winning so many colorful ribbons! Do you get to PLAY with them???

    Reply
  9. Austin Towers says

    December 1, 2014 at 3:48 pm

    Summer, for some reason that picture of you and Binga made The Staff go “squeee”! She’s a bit strange! Well done on the placements and the winning things … and things!

    Reply
  10. BeadedTail says

    December 1, 2014 at 3:34 pm

    Whatever technique you’re using works! Concatulations to you Summer! Cute t-shirt on both you and Binga too! We’re so glad she’s better!

    Reply
  11. Lily says

    December 1, 2014 at 3:26 pm

    Oh Summer,

    What a wonderful first show as an adult! I am so happy for you and your Mom and look forward to many happy days ahead for you in the ring.

    Lily

    Reply
  12. Flynn says

    December 1, 2014 at 3:01 pm

    Concats on your successful weekend Summer. I walk around the garden screaming my head off. Mum says she never realised before that it is Primal therapy.

    Reply
  13. jansfunnyfarm says

    December 1, 2014 at 2:14 pm

    You and Binga are funny, Summer. Concatulations on earning your Premier in our first adult show.

    Reply
  14. Mark's Mews says

    December 1, 2014 at 1:56 pm

    5 of 6 sounds great! We are envious. Well, except fer the bath…

    Reply
  15. jmuhj says

    December 1, 2014 at 1:12 pm

    Wow, Summer, your Primal Therapy must have worked bigtime — that is a LOT of ribbons! and an orange trinket to boot? AND a Hello Kitty suit? Well, we’re just *speechless* except to say we’re very glad Binga consented to being in those pix with you, We do boast a torti among our number, and we believe very much in *Tortle Power!*

    Reply
  16. selina says

    December 1, 2014 at 11:54 am

    YAY my pretty friend! I’m not surprised you did so well! Congratulations!!! This takes MomKatt back to when she was showing my brofur, Feisal. I know your meowm really enjoys taking you to these shows!

    Keep knockin’ ’em dead!

    Purrz!
    Selina & MomKatt

    Reply
  17. Marianne says

    December 1, 2014 at 11:09 am

    Congratulations on your first adult show! It was nice of you to share your new shirt with Binga.

    Reply
  18. Kitty Cat Chronicles says

    December 1, 2014 at 10:44 am

    ConCATS on your ribbons! 5 out of 6 — that is PAWESOME, Summer! We had no doubt you would blow those judges away 🙂

    Reply
  19. Caren Gittleman says

    December 1, 2014 at 10:10 am

    Oh my that was just too adorable! You are too precious for your own good! Congrats on all of your accomplishments this past weekend and the shirt looks darling on you! That was so sweet of Layla!

    Reply
  20. emma and buster says

    December 1, 2014 at 9:31 am

    How exciting Summer and congratulations sweetheart. You certaintly a Premier material we think so. I hope your human will write a post (or did she do it already) about what it takes to enter the cat shows.

    We hoped you enjoyed your victories and your toys and your turkey too.

    Reply
  21. LP says

    December 1, 2014 at 9:25 am

    We understand Binga! It can’t always be about the the kitten! 🙂

    Summer, you are a cutie- winner no matter how many or few “points” you get! Congrats on your wins 🙂

    the critters in the cottage xo

    Reply
  22. Angel Abby says

    December 1, 2014 at 9:12 am

    Summer
    That was a busy and exciting weekend. I’m so happy for your results.
    What a cute Hello Kitty sweater on both you and Binga.

    Reply
  23. Chey, Gemini and Ichiro says

    December 1, 2014 at 9:07 am

    We know you are a champion already! Way to go! It sounds like you and your human had a long but satisfying weekend!

    Reply
  24. Katie Bella says

    December 1, 2014 at 9:00 am

    What about Boodie. Could she look gorgeous in that too? Concatulations Summer. You are a winner in the shows and certainly out of them. xxoo

    Reply
  25. Laila and Minchie says

    December 1, 2014 at 8:50 am

    Concats on all those wins this weekend, girlfriend! Love the Primal Scream photos! We’re gonna practice it!

    Reply
  26. Tamago says

    December 1, 2014 at 8:48 am

    Wow, Primal Scream Therapy really paid off. You did wonderful at the show. Congratulations!
    The Hello Kitty t-shirt looks so pretty on both you and Binga 🙂

    Reply
  27. Cat Holm says

    December 1, 2014 at 8:33 am

    LOL — that’s so adorable, Summer! Good work!

    Reply
  28. mariodacat says

    December 1, 2014 at 8:25 am

    Congratulations Summer – you bowled them over at the cat show. That is awesome that you took that many first places! M says the first time she saw your picture, she knew you were destended to be a winner!

    Reply
  29. Basil says

    December 1, 2014 at 8:00 am

    Well done you!!

    Reply
  30. Samantha says

    December 1, 2014 at 7:43 am

    Wow Summer you are a very busy Cat!! You are very cool at posing! Me not so much. We loved your shirt and Binga looked cool in it, too!
    Your TX furiends,
    Samantha & Mom

    Reply
  31. Kitties Blue says

    December 1, 2014 at 7:15 am

    Good job at the Cat Show. That’s a whole lot of ribbons. Love that Hello Kitty t-shirt. Mau would like to find one to give to his gal, Allie. Binga looks quite adorable in it! XOCK, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Jo

    Reply
  32. Brian Frum says

    December 1, 2014 at 7:08 am

    Bravo pretty Summer! You sure did good, but we’re not surprised!

    Reply
  33. Grace says

    December 1, 2014 at 7:03 am

    Concatulations on your wins! I didn’t think Binga would want to wear a shirt but doesn’t she look nice.

    Reply
  34. dma says

    December 1, 2014 at 6:35 am

    you are clearly the john lennon (or yoko ono) of kitties.

    Reply
  35. Melissa & Truffles says

    December 1, 2014 at 6:09 am

    You both look great in the Hello Kitty shirt! And you certainly are becoming an accomplished young lady, Summer!

    Reply
  36. Savannah's Paw Tracks says

    December 1, 2014 at 5:52 am

    Summer you must be a relief for those judges. Way to go! And Binga you are rockin that pink sweater

    Reply
  37. The Florida Furkids says

    December 1, 2014 at 5:48 am

    That Primal Scream really worked for you!! Ellie is a Premier too!!!

    The Florida Furkids

    Reply
  38. The Island Cats says

    December 1, 2014 at 5:40 am

    Congrats on all your wins, Summer! We wonder if the Primal Scream thing would help get us more treats?

    Reply
  39. Marg says

    December 1, 2014 at 5:26 am

    A big congrats to you Summer on winning all those awards. You really are good at that showing stuff. It is amazing that you just stand there while the judge gives you a look. Glad you are doing so well.
    How nice of you to let Binga give the T-shirt a try. It is a cute shirt.

    Reply
  40. Nerissa's Life says

    December 1, 2014 at 5:18 am

    Wow! You’re doin’ SO WELL at your shows. Of course, everyone knew you would. We all knew you’d be amazin’.

    Purrs,
    Nissy

    Reply
  41. HaHnnah and Lucy says

    December 1, 2014 at 4:43 am

    You looked so cute in your t shirt Summer but we don’t know how you have the patience to stand and pose like you do.
    Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx

    Reply
  42. Simba says

    December 1, 2014 at 4:13 am

    That Primal Scream Therapy worked well! Congrats on doing so well, and on being such a calm non-squirmy kitty at the Show. You are a natural!

    Reply
  43. Fur Everywhere says

    December 1, 2014 at 3:56 am

    Congrats, Summer!! Let us know if you ever do a cat show in Colorado, and we will do our best to visit you! 🙂

    The Mom thinks your Hello Kitty t-shirt is adorable; hers just LOVES pink and Hello Kitty!

    Reply
  44. Toby & Leia says

    December 1, 2014 at 3:46 am

    Wow, we are very impressed with your purrformance! Concatulations on the wins.

    Reply
  45. hilary says

    December 1, 2014 at 3:28 am

    Congrats summer! You sure are pretty!

    Reply
  46. The Kitties of Purring Pines says

    December 1, 2014 at 3:02 am

    How does your mommy cue you fur the primal scream?!? That’s cool! You & Binga look sooo cute in the Hello Kitty tshirt!

    Reply
  47. Scylla, Socks, Tuiren & Fenris says

    December 1, 2014 at 2:22 am

    We are so glad you told us about Primal Scream Therapy, now we understand why Scylla SCREAMS so much.

    Congratulations on the Ribbons, it is very impressive you got so many at your very first show as an adult.

    Both you and Binga look great in the Hello Kitty T-shirt.

    Reply
  48. Athena says

    December 1, 2014 at 2:20 am

    You look great, Summer. Love your Primal Scream pose! And Binga looks great too:)

    Purrs xx
    Athena and Marie

    Reply
  49. Georgia and Julie says

    December 1, 2014 at 1:21 am

    We like that Primal Scream stuff. Maybe we should try it!
    Glad it worked for you too! Congrats!
    Binga looks quite cute in that t-shirt 😉
    Purrs Georgia and Julie,
    Treasure and JJ

    Reply
  50. Ratty says

    December 1, 2014 at 1:15 am

    You kind of look like a lynx in that picture where you’re lying down.

    Reply
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