Late night with Bleubeard

I was getting ready to take some photos off my camera, specifically an ATC I finished not too many hours ago. Ready to sit in my computer chair, the room was dark, and the screen saver had eliminated the glow of the monitor. It was no wonder I didn't see this guy sleeping in my computer chair in my office until it was almost too late.

Remembering Egmont and Miss Kitty's request to see more of Bleubeard posts, this will be the ONE for October. Now how can anyone argue with one post every month or so? I think I've done three this year, so no, Bleubeard hasn't taken over this blog. Since he looked so comfy (and he IS allowed on the office chair and sofa) I grabbed the camera that has a flash and turned it on. Whew! Batteries are still in great shape, so I decided to snap pictures as long as he would allow it.

Not sure I understand "cat speak," because I can't tell if this is the evil eye, or half asleep look.

Yep, definitely half asleep.

Totally asleep!

Even the flash bulbs aren't waking him.

Closer!

Now I'm nearly in his face.

That did it. Enough humiliation, he decided to move and settle in another spot, hiding his face as he normally does.

Nope. Those flash bulbs are not stopping, so he finally wakes and glares. That look is almost as harsh as the flash on his face.

Now he's traded his position on the chair for one on the floor. That made the flash even worse.

See what I mean? In this shot, he looks nearly black and evil. Put a hat on him and he could be the witch's cat in this photo.

Now he's back at my feet, wanting a bit of attention. From black to pale gray, this flash is doing a number to his face that even Photoshop can't help.

When he doesn't get his desired attention (after all, I'm holding the camera with both hands), he decides to climb on my lap, shown here in lavender.

He finally gave up and laid down on the rug close to the anti-static mats my computer chair sits on. Hope you enjoyed his little non-adventure today because I have an ATC to scan and a few more to finish. By the way, I am going to the Dollar Tree today or tomorrow to get him a new collar. My friend Dana gave this one to him for Christmas and he has turned it into red fur!

Today Bleubeard got to pick the blog and he chose Cory Cat Blog. I was at Miss Kitty's blog and saw a link to Society of Feline Gardeners. I took a peek and found this household in Oregon (in the US) with 8 cats and a dog, all of whom had been rescued. Unlike Bleubeard, who I lovingly received from my Goddaughter (an early Christmas present) when he was a mere five weeks and two days old, these lovely creatures have had it rough in the early stages of their lives. Each and every one had been homeless before finding this loving and stable home life. For those of you who have ever considered taking a rescue animal, adopting a pet, or opening your door to a stray from around your neighborhood, visiting Cory will convince you. Be sure to visit Cory Cat Blog today. It's a place where miracles happen and love abounds.