Jul 19

Jul 19 A New Mode of Cat Transportation, The Comings and Goings of Hannah Manning, Updates on the Porter Garden Deer Attack and Isaac's New Do

A New Mode of Cat Transportation

By Camilla Garrison

A new mode of cat transportation arrived last Friday via Amazon/Lamb’s delivery. It is a safe vehicle with a tiny side door that the cats can fit through, a big unzipable bubble and an extendable mesh cage for stretching room while out on an adventure. Introducing: the Cat Backpack!

Ember’s very first backpack venture looking a teeny bit frightened (he calmed down after the first one.)

So far in the Cat Backpack Training Process, Camilla has tested it with both cats, but got better initial results with Ember, who does not freak out when picked up in anything other than arms. So right now, in preparation for the Summer 2024 Goal: The Ultimate CatVenture (to the beach) Ember is going on daily walks up to the top of the driveway in the backpack, and outings on his leash on the deck along with his brother (Actually his great nephew! (an adopted brother I guess.)) Echo who is also working on getting into his harness quickly without a struggle. Echo is just fine when he’s in the harness, but getting him in it is a bit tricky since he won’t step in no matter what you bribe him with. The best method to put him in is to have someone else carry him while you fasten the velcro, buckle, and make sure his arms are in properly.

The Comings and Goings of Hannah Manning

By Camilla Garrison

Hannah Manning arrived to the Block Island Garrison Residence last Friday afternoon on the high speed ferry from Point Judith, Rhode Island to spend the weekend with Camilla. As soon as she got there, Hannah was immediately taken into the ocean. You see, she had a little bit of crossover time with the Rattans so for a few hours their were five minors in the house, nine humans in the house, and ten animals total. So that Friday, the children entertained themselves with a bit of survival Minecraft before the Rattans. departed. The rest of the weekend Hannah also enjoyed multiple more trips to the beach, as well as one to the Ice Cream Place and the bookstore with Camilla. We were very sad to see her go on Sunday.

Updates on the Porter Garden Deer Attack

Intro by Camilla Garrison and Comments by Erin Porter

This week, Erin Porter famed gardener and aunt, released updates upon her recent loss and reveals that there has been another attack on the plants .

Take it away Auntie!

—/the garden plants were replaced and duly weeded.

—/the fences were checked and rechecked.

—/once again, total destruction of new plants and once again, deer spoor found onsite. Thus

—/we fear that the HPP may have inadvertently Cast Nasturtiums on Eva, Domonique or others. We seem to have a peculiarly nefarious deer, perhaps Bamboo, attacking the mother lode.

Thank you.

Isaac’s New Do

By Camilla Garrison

Yesterday evening there was a notable event on the back deck of Claudia’s Surf City. For a few days, Isaac had wished for a specific hairstyle and their wish had soon become true! This was (and still is) a big deal because this is the first haircut Isaac had requested on their own, coming from one who would dread haircuts, this was big new’s. Chris Garrison, spectacular barber, preformed this with his brand new razor kit and seems to have done a good job!