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You are here: Home / Diary / The Un-Mardi Gras Beads

The Un-Mardi Gras Beads

February 27, 2015 By: Summer Samba51 Comments

Totally the wrong color

Since I am usually pretty obliging when it comes to wearing stuff, my human wanted to put some Mardi Gras beads on me last week. Note that there was no Mardi Gras post last week because what she found were not Mardi Gras beads!

Now I understand why Sparkle was so often disgruntled

I didn’t want to embarrass myself, or my human for that matter. So I refused to post these photos on schedule.

I made my ears disappear!

Still, she persisted. She even made me sit up for more photos.

Well, maybe they would work for a Roaring 20s party

I was totally patient with her.

Are we DONE?

At least for a while. Now somebody needs to tell her the party’s been over for a week and a half.

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  1. Baby Tali says

    March 1, 2015 at 3:14 pm

    Yous looks berry purrty anyways Summer..but what is dat look on yous face in picture 3

    Reply
  2. Maxwell, Faraday & Allie says

    February 28, 2015 at 3:29 pm

    Allie: *squeee*! PINK beads! Ooooh LOVELY!

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  3. Kitties Blue says

    February 28, 2015 at 12:31 pm

    Hey Summer, do you want us to send you some of our Mardi Gras beads that Mau was wearing? Those look like real freshwater pearls you were wearing. We suspect that nothing is too good for a “show” cat. Love the yawning photo. XOCK Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Jo

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  4. Jacqueline says

    February 28, 2015 at 5:34 am

    You rock those beads, darling Summer, but, you’re still young and innocent, so, as “slightly older” Cajun kitties, we will have to let you in on a “not so secret” concept, sweetie=the party NEVER ends in New Orleans~I guess you could say “Mardi Gras/Laissez Les Bon Temps Roulez” a state of mind in the deep South!!WOOOHOOOO…Happy weekend, gorgeous girls….xoxo…Calle, Halle, Sukki, Mommy Cat, Daddy Cat

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  5. Austin Towers says

    February 28, 2015 at 2:10 am

    I had no idea about special beads!! If I might say, I think those pink beads clash with your beautiful furs!!

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  6. Ratty says

    February 28, 2015 at 12:00 am

    Maybe the beads will work for you another time. You don’t look like you’re as happy as usual.

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  7. Pipo/Minko/MrJackFreckles says

    February 27, 2015 at 11:23 pm

    Color is what fools meowmy, so add some green, gold and purple ones and you’ll be all set! MOL! Well, at any rate you are furry lovely in your glamorous decor!

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  8. The Swisscats says

    February 27, 2015 at 11:19 pm

    This is a purrfect example of human logic. Your beds are very pretty on you, Summer ! Purrs

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  9. Famous SpokesGoat Pricilla says

    February 27, 2015 at 9:04 pm

    You look a little crazed in that first photo Summer. I can’t say I blame you. I was most unhappy when I was forced to wear pearls.

    Reply
  10. Layla Morgan Wilde (Cat Wisdom 101) says

    February 27, 2015 at 8:07 pm

    Aw, you could have fooled us!

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  11. Raven says

    February 27, 2015 at 7:09 pm

    Summer, You’re so pretty in pink.

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  12. Cathy Keisha says

    February 27, 2015 at 6:33 pm

    Whoa! I’ve never seen you look this annoyed, Summer. Who’s she kidding with those beads.

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    • Summer Samba says

      February 27, 2015 at 8:00 pm

      She must have forgotten the treats.

      Reply
  13. Sue Brandes says

    February 27, 2015 at 5:07 pm

    You look so pretty with those beads on Summer.

    Reply
  14. Pawesome Cats says

    February 27, 2015 at 3:54 pm

    But you look so classy with those beads round your neck…

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  15. Lone Star Cats says

    February 27, 2015 at 3:27 pm

    If ya have to wear em, dey should at least be Mardi Gras beads. Da real kind.

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  16. Jo-Anne says

    February 27, 2015 at 3:27 pm

    Looking good

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  17. margSummer says

    February 27, 2015 at 3:09 pm

    Oh Summer, we think you look very pretty in your beads. Love your different expressions and the over the shoulder look. Better watch out for those Tom Cats lining up at your door.
    Have a great afternoon.

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  18. The Poupounette Gang says

    February 27, 2015 at 2:53 pm

    Apparently, we actually have some genuine Mardi Gras beads but #1 can never ever find them at the right time of year!

    Purrs,
    The Chans

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  19. Robin says

    February 27, 2015 at 2:45 pm

    You are a great sport, Summer! My kitties would never let me put any kind of necklace on them. I think even your stink-face photos are absolutely adorable 🙂

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  20. Flynn says

    February 27, 2015 at 2:34 pm

    Those beads look very pretty on you Summer.

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  21. Carol B. says

    February 27, 2015 at 2:01 pm

    I love your expression in the first photo. Says it all. Good disappearing-ear trick, too.

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  22. meowmeowmans says

    February 27, 2015 at 1:31 pm

    Well, no matter what kinds of beads those are, they look fabulous on you, Summer!

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  23. BeadedTail says

    February 27, 2015 at 1:12 pm

    You’re still cute in the beads Summer! We see you got photobombed too!

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  24. Mr. Chivers, Greyson, and Tabitha says

    February 27, 2015 at 11:38 am

    We love the picture where you made your ears disappear. That was an awesome action shot, great job! Your mom takes some great pictures, she’s fast too. We noticed how Boodie and Binga photobombed you, MOL. Too funny!

    Reply
  25. mariodacat says

    February 27, 2015 at 10:00 am

    Poor Summer, you do look pretty indignant about the ordeal too. Actually, they don’t look too bad sweetie — not up to your usual standard, but not too bad. Sometimes we have to humor the humans and let them have their way. It’s just the way it is between us kitties and our humans.

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  26. Kitty Cat Chronicles says

    February 27, 2015 at 9:56 am

    You look wonderful in your beads, Summer! Why aren’t they considered Mardi Gras beads?

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  27. Katie Bella says

    February 27, 2015 at 9:12 am

    You two chose the perfect color!!

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  28. Annabelle says

    February 27, 2015 at 9:00 am

    Summer you show much patience with your human!

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  29. Tamago says

    February 27, 2015 at 8:54 am

    Glad you posted those photos even though they are not Mardi Gras beads, because you look so pretty wearing them! You are such a good girl to be so patient with your human 🙂

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  30. dma says

    February 27, 2015 at 8:47 am

    your human clearly needs some remedial training…

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  31. selina says

    February 27, 2015 at 8:14 am

    Well, let’s see: Boodie’s opinion is made completely clear by the back-turning she’s doing in that last pic and Binga looks VERY doubtful in her photo bomb. I think you’re out-numbered on this one, Janiss. LOL

    Laura & Selina

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  32. The Florida Furkids says

    February 27, 2015 at 8:14 am

    You look pretty in those beads even if they weren’t Mardi Gras beads!!

    The Florida Furkids

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  33. LP says

    February 27, 2015 at 8:09 am

    Summer, humans have no sense of time! They could be gone five minutes then see you and get all excited…kind of like dogs…so yours will probably think it is Mardi Gras for some time yet to come…luckily you look great in those beads! 🙂

    the critters in the cottage xo

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  34. Madi says

    February 27, 2015 at 7:53 am

    Summer you look lovely in your Mardi Gras bling. too funny it matches your tongue color too.
    Hugs madi your bfff

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  35. Sammy says

    February 27, 2015 at 7:49 am

    Post-Mardi-Gras beads maybe???? They are pretty though……and you look like you’re being EVER so patient to pose!

    Hugs, Sammy

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  36. Brian Frum says

    February 27, 2015 at 7:29 am

    Well, you do look cute in those beads Summer!

    Reply
  37. Random Felines says

    February 27, 2015 at 7:03 am

    did you have to flash anyone to get those? we hear that is part of the Mardi Gras thing….

    Reply
  38. Annie says

    February 27, 2015 at 6:53 am

    Well, you sure look cute nevertheless, Summer. I love the expressions on your face in these pictures. I see Binga and Bodie (photo bombers) too!

    Reply
  39. Simba says

    February 27, 2015 at 6:35 am

    Why are they not Mardi Gras beads? Is it because they are PINK?

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  40. Melissa & Truffles says

    February 27, 2015 at 6:33 am

    You are very patient with your human, although in those first couple pictures you look like you might be channeling Sparkle!

    Reply
  41. Grace says

    February 27, 2015 at 6:24 am

    Oh any excuse for a photo shoot of your beautiful self…

    Reply
  42. Laila and Minchie says

    February 27, 2015 at 6:20 am

    Not Mardi Gras beads, but those sure do look pretty on you, Summer.

    Reply
  43. ellen pilch says

    February 27, 2015 at 5:50 am

    You look adorale in your un Mardi Gras beads! Nice to see Bodie photo bombing you.

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  44. The Island Cats says

    February 27, 2015 at 5:26 am

    We didn’t know there were special Mardi Gras beads, Summer. Those look good on you.

    Reply
  45. Fur Everywhere says

    February 27, 2015 at 4:50 am

    In any case, you look very pretty with the beads, Summer.

    Reply
  46. The Kitties of Purring Pines says

    February 27, 2015 at 4:20 am

    It’s still a pretty necklace & beautiful pics.

    Reply
  47. Toby and Leia says

    February 27, 2015 at 3:28 am

    Yes indeed, patience is an absolute requirement when dealing with hoomins.

    Reply
  48. Gattina says

    February 27, 2015 at 1:56 am

    That’s a plague with these humans to want to dress up their cats. I got my lesson, all 4 went on strike ! For all special occasions ! The only one who doesn’t care when I put something on him is Arthur, but to do that he has to be deeply asleep !

    Reply
  49. Georgia and Julie says

    February 27, 2015 at 1:13 am

    That’s human logic. They bought them, so they feel they must use them :/
    At least the session is over and you can go off and play!
    Purrs Georgia and Julie,
    Treasure and JJ

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  50. HaHnnah and Lucy says

    February 27, 2015 at 12:36 am

    The beads are very pretty Summerand we didn’t realise that you have special ones for Mardi Gras.
    Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx

    Reply

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