Day One: Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri

I can’t believe they got me up at 3:30 am this morning. I figured something was up, since all the “stuff” they’ve been accumulating was in the kitchen. And hey, where’s my food? I wasn’t too happy at about being put in that basket and then shoved into the car. And, I made sure they knew I was unhappy. For at least an hour, I serenaded them with my most pathetic meows.

After that, I settled in, with the occasional howl, just to let them know I was back here. She must have felt sorry for me, because she took me out a couple of times and held me on a pillow in her lap. I sure am glad I’m not spoiled like that Duncan Dog.

They wrapped me in a blanket and got me into the hotel room. Of course, I promptly hid under the bed and refused to come out. Eventually, I got bored and came out for a little bit to scope out the place. I found the bathtub. How cool is that?

I see it is only 8:30 and He is already crashed. I guess I'll see the rest of Missouri and Oklahoma tomorrow. Tomorrow's plan is to hide under the bed as soon as they are ready to go.

Ready?

She thinks that just because I'm resting in this kennel thing, that I'll be fine in the car. Actually, it isn't that bad and I have some room to stand, but I would never let Them know. I've just been too busy rubbing up against all the luggage They are bringing out. So far, I've counted eight bags...gheez, all they need is a litter box and a can of food. MMMMM....chicken tonight!

Bye Bye Duncan Dog

Well, I see She's getting Duncan's toys and chew bones ready, so that means he'll be heading out soon. Thank God I won't have that ridiculous tail wagging in my face for a while. She still has this stupid basket out for me, but I just lay in front of it, with my most bored expression.

She also got this new camera and has been flashing me all night...gheez...how very pedestrian.

Practicing

SHE has this basket out for me in the living room. Any other time, I'd jump right in and make myself at home. Not this time...no way! Most times I just sit there and look at it. One time SHE put me in the basket and I made this awful "scared" face and looked at her pathetically. SHE put me down and petted me, telling me that "it's ok". I just rolled my eyes and sauntered off to my food bowl, where SHE promptly gave me some chicken giblets....YUMMMM! HE, on the other hand, told her that I know it's the same basket that she keeps the toilet paper in and that's why I won't jump inside. They are both wrong. I just don't want to jump in the damn thing and make it easy for them.

What's going on?

Mom and Dad have been making these weird plans with Duncan and me...I'm not sure what is going on yet, but I strongly suspect it has to do with.....yikes!!!!....car travel! If they think for one minute I am going take this lying down and sleeping for four days, they have another thing coming. SHE keeps telling me that it will be an adventure. I just keep giving her the "eye" coupled with a sardonic smirk. I think I'll begin practicing my yowling meow. Mmmmrrrrowwww!