Mardi Gras

Wishing all our friends a very happy Fat Tuesday!

Back in Time

Oh Dear! Our time machine travel was a disaster! We went back in time, with our handy time machine, in order to watch our beloved Indianapolis Colts win the Super Duper Bowl. The only problem is that we ran into our cat parents (the cats who bread and had us). Well, our cat mother fell in love with me instead of falling in love with our cat father! I tried everything to get her like him, but she was obsessed with me! I was so worried that if they didn't go the "Enchantment Under the Sea" dance that they would never fall in love and then Opus and I wouldn't exist! As time went on, we noticed that our paws were slowly starting to vanish!- Roscoe

Roscoe! Roscoe! Roscoe! You silly cat! That was a movie we watched last month, you dork!- Opus

Oh yea! You're right! What a great movie too!- Roscoe

I will tell our readers what really happened. We jumped in our time machine, with our good friend Sassy, and headed back to Miami Stadium the night of the Super Duper Bowl 2007.


We got there just time time for a tailgate party just before the game. Sassy started talking to a group of Colt's fans who kindly invited us to join them for brats and beer in the parking lot. They were so excited about the game and it was all we could do to NOT tell them that the wonderful Colts would win!

(photo by Sassy, Opus & Roscoe)

We still weren't sure how we were going to get in when our new friends received a phone call. Four of their friends had come down with a terrible case of "cat scratch fever". Since cat scratch fever is so contagious, they were calling to say that they wouldn't make it to the game. How lucky for us!

The seats weren't that great, but we didn't complain! We were just happy to be inside the game! We had a great time cheering on our Colts. A couple of times Roscoe almost spilled the beans about the Colts winning. Sassy and I warned him not to let the cat out of the bag.

We were all a little disappointed with Prince's half time show last year. Apparently Roscoe hated it the most because he sneaked in back stage, catnapped Prince and then went on stage to perform in Prince's place. We don't THINK anyone noticed.


The game ended exactly how we knew it would. It was so much fun to be there in person though. Our new friends invited us to join them in an after game celebration, if we had the time. We told them that we had all the time in the world, literally! - Opus

(photo by Sassy)

Are You Ready for Some FOOTBALL???

It is that time of year again, Super Duper Bowl Sunday! Sassy had asked us to make a photo of ourselves that involve the Super Bowl and we had every intention of doing just that. However, living in Italy means that we are almost cut off from the American football world and we didn't even realize that the big game is this weekend! Lucky for us, Sassy is a great friend; not wanting us to be left out, she was kind enough to make photos for us. Be sure to stop by Sassy's blog to see all of our friends dressed up and ready for the game.

Here I am throwing a winning pass during the game....

(photo by Sassy)

... while my brother, Opus, and our good friend, Ruis, cheer me on.

(photo by Sassy)

We have to admit that the Super Duper Bowl isn't as exciting for us as it was last year when our beloved Indianapolis Colts played in the game. They went on to beat the Chicago Bears 29-17!

We decided that we aren't going to stick around to watch the game tonight. We are heading off in our time machine and going back to watch last year's game again. Since Sassy is also a Colts fan we are taking her with us! We will send the machine back for any friends who wish to join us. -Roscoe

Time Machine Controls set for

Date: February 4, 2007

Time: 6:25pm ET
Place: Miami, Florida
Dolphin Stadium

Off we go! And for heaven's stake Roscoe, DON'T TOUCH ANYTHING! - Opus

Good Wine & Great Friends!

Roscoe and I have the best friends in the world! We feel so lucky to have met such nice kitties and doggies thanks to our blog. Just this afternoon, Momo invited us on a impromptu picnic and we teleported on over to Australia. Who was already there waiting for us? None other than our good buddies Momo, Asta and Sassy. We had a wonderful afternoon munching on all kinds of food, drinking Momo wine and sun bathing. It was the perfect day. Thank you all! We can't wait to see you again!

-Opus

photo by Momo

Red Carpet Cats

We are participating in Karl's Red Carpet Buzz contest. In case you haven't heard of it, click on the button on our sidebar and check it out.

So far there have been some wonderful entries. We don't we think we are eligible to win because we are on the staff of Little Productions, which is sponsoring the event. We still thought it would be fun to show up in our best dressed outfits and visit with our friends. Be sure to stop by to check out the action. Even better, find yourself an outfit and join in on the fun!

Opus and Roscoe are dressed in Gianfranco Bell'gatto, from the House of Lattecaldo.

See you on the red carpet!

ANOTHER Human Birthday!

Just when we finsished off the last birthday cake, it is time to celelbrate ANOTHER birthday! Today our male human turns a year older. Now this time we really won't tell you how old he is (not even in dog years) because we fellas gotta stick together.

Buon compleanno male human!

We hope you have a wonderful and
that you get spoiled as much as we do everyday!

Love,
Opus and Roscoe

Happy Birthday Human!

We are so excited!

Today we are celebrating our female human's birthday! Now she told us NOT to tell you how old she is (because she is old) but we will give you a hint; if she were a dog she would be 238 years old! Ouch!

Today she said that she is going to lay around in bed, relax, and that she expects to be waited on hand and foot. You know, pretend she is a cat! We think that is a wonderful idea and we plan to join her in her lazy activities.

Happy Birthday Ma. We hope you have a wonderful day!

Love Your furry, little babies,
Opus & Roscoe

Cheer Leading Camp

Right after Opus and I returned from our adventure in Spain, we got call from Sassy. She was calling to invite us to join her at the cheer leading academy! How could we say no to "Sweetface" Sassy?

Meeting Sassy at the Cheer leading Academy (photo by Sassy)

It was a difficult course to complete with all of the cheer studying, exercising, uniform fashion training and gymnastics that we had to perform! Though we worked our tails off, we still managed to have a lot of fun. And the best part? Sassy had invited a few of other friends along!

Taking a break with friends, old and new. (photo by Sassy)

At the end of our camp; all of our hardwork paid off!
(photo by Sassy)

At the end of our course we had a graduation ceremony. And can you believe that Opus and I EACH got our very own certificate! We don't even have to share!

Graduation day (photo by Sassy)

Our own cheer leading course certificates (photo by Sassy)

And don't worry, we didn't REALLY work our tails off! It was just a figure of speech. Our tails are right where they belong; on our bums following us everywhere we go!

Thanks Sassy for the great time we had with you and all our friends at the Cheer leading Academy!

-Roscoe (and Opus too)

Tiny Dancer

While in Spain, Opus and I took a course in Flamenco dancing. We had so much fun and really enjoyed ourselves. To our surprise, our teacher told us that we were naturals and asked us to be in her show the following Saturday night. We were honored and thrilled, but also nervous as we only had three days to put a routine together.

Opus decided to dance solo, but I opted to take a partner. Here are some photos of us on stage.

Opus working the stage alone.

Me and Selma tearing up the dance floor.

We had so much fun that night and can you believe that we got a standing ovation? Guess they have never seen a couple farm cats dance the Flamenco before! Our teacher was so happy by our performances that she offered us permeate spots in her show. We were honored by her request, but had to decline. As much as we loved Spain, Italy is home for us!

NOT A WORD!

We don't even want to talk about it! Snif! Snif!

Go Colts!

Though we don't get the NFL on TV here in Italy, our good friend Derby has been keeping us a foot, er a paw, as to how our beloved Indianapolis Colts are doing. Last year was a bitter sweet year for us when the Colts won the Super Duper Bowl; sweet because they won but bitter because we no longer live in Indy and couldn't join in on the celebration.

This year according our official NFL reporter, Derby, the Colts are at it again. It seems they are just a few games away from playing in the Super Duper Bowl! Sassy sent us an email saying that the Colts have a BIG game today. If they win today, they will go on to play for a spot in the Big Game!


Photo by Sassy

Last year we dressed up as excited fans, but this year we want in on the action! Look out grid iron, HERE WE COME!

Photo by Sassy

The Bullfight

While in Spain, Roscoe and I decided that we should check out a bullfight. When we got there, we found out it was amatuer day at the arena. It just so happened that Roscoe and I were traveling with our matador costumes and so we signed up to fight and quickly changed into our colorful costumes.


I went first, but before stepping into the ring I made it VERY CLEAR that I wasn't about to stick sharp objects into a fellow animal; this would be a fun, blood-free bull fight. Needless to say the blood thirsty crowd was disappointed, but the big bull thanked me kindly. We had a great time "dancing" around the arena together. I would wave my red cape and the bull would charge at it, sometimes hitting the cape and sometimes missing it completely. The two of us had a good laugh about the whole thing. We played until our sides hurt so much from laughing that we were forced to stop.

Roscoe went next, following my lead on the "no blood" concept. Roscoe was a little nervous about stepping into the ring with the bull so he found a suitable substitute.


All in all, it was a fun day and a wonderful experience. Of course Roscoe enjoyed wearing his costume so much that he refused to change, even after we left the arena and went back to sightseeing in the city.

The Spanish Bullfighting Association was so impressed with my blood- free bullfight that they have decided to change the rules; from now on, no bulls shall be speared or otherwise hurt during bullfights in Spain!

What a great day!

-Opus

Happy Birthday Sweet Miss Peach!

Be sure to stop by Karl and Ruis's blog to wish Miss Peach a happy birthday! They are hosting a tea party on board a cruise ship! See you there!

Make a postcard - it's easy!

(When you open the card, click on the photos to see them larger and with a caption. All photos by Karl and Ruis.)

Back from Our Trip

We are back home safe and sound. We would have posted sooner, but our female human caught a case of the flu and has been in bed since our return. As you can see, the female has returned our blog to its "former golry". We might have to make some changes to it later.

The humans had no idea that we stowed away in their bags. While they toured around the city of Barcelona, gawking at the architecture and visiting boring museums, Opus and I found more interesting ways to keep ourselves entertained.

More to come soon....

While the humans are away....

... the cats will play!

Our humans are heading off for a vacation. They have put out extra food and water, but do they REALY think we are going to stay put while they are out having fun? You know the saying; when the cat is away, the mouse will play. Well THESE mice, er cats, intend on having a darn good time!

See you guys when we get back after the 7th!

Happy New Year

Wishing you all the best in the year to come!

Merry Christmas

Love,
Opus and Roscoe

Not a creature was stiring....

Hurry up! Go on! Get to bed! If you don't go to bed like good kitties and doggies (or whatever pet you may be), then Santa Paws won't come! It is almost 7pm here in Italy and we think we had better jump in bed now. Have a wonderful Christmas eve! We know you have all been good and that there will be plenty of goodies from Santa Paws waiting for you in the morning.

Buon Natale!

Love,
Opus and Roscoe

Counting Our Blessings

It is wonderful have friends! We feel so lucky to have met so many wonderful animals and humans thanks to our blog. What blessed little cats we are! This past week we have received the "Life is heck without friends" award from Momo the cat, Sassy, Percy and his pals at Jan's funny farm. Thank you all for your wonderful gift and more importantly, thank you for your friendship.

We also received a Christmas present from our sweet friends, Maggy and Zoey, at the Zoolatry. What a wonderful Christmas portrait! Thank you soooooo much!

Yes, life is heck without friends. Lucky for us we have made so many wonderful friends!
Grazie tanto amici (thank you so very much friends)! Life is so much better with you in it!

CCSI The Blog

We are proud to announce the arrival of CCSI the Blog! Here you will find all the past episodes, information on the cast and crew, how to become involved with the show and latest CCSI updates!

You will also find a CCSI merchandise shop where you can buy all kinds of CCSI products, including your very own REAL LIFE members badge (proceeds will go to an animal charity).

In other news the wonderful executive producer, Sassy, has hired Karl ,Ruis, and us as full time CCSI staff! We are now officially part of Little Productions!

Be sure to stop by the blog and check it out. Also feel free to peruse the shop. If ya don't see something you like, check back later as we are constantly adding new items.

A big thank you to Karl for getting the blog and merchandise store off of the ground! And thank you to Ruis for fixing those darn nasty HTML cods that we couldn't fix. The blog is really shaping up!

Thank you Sassy for all of you hard work with CCSI. We are looking forward to working with you, Ruis and Karl for many years to come at Little Productions!

Sassy with her gifts from the CCSI: Santa Caper cast & crew