3.4.09

Noll's Tale of Whoa Turns to Woe!


Whilst I was walking My Own around last night, we happened upon the catnip patch. "Whoa" I commanded. And, she obeyed. In control, I took my leisure. I nibbled around the edges. Sniffed for foreign smells. Got tangled in last year's growth. Unfortunately, I took a little too long. Whilst I lingered, the wheels in her head had been turning.

Without missing a beat, she pulled clippers from her pocket. Standing in front of the patch (my catnip patch), she declared, "No time like the present."

So quickly I went from "WHOA" to "WOE!"

I dare say, My Own is cleverly fast. I watched in shock and awe as leaves, grass and catnip stalks all ended up in the same unceremonious heap!

A thunderclap exploded in my brain as I realized
it was all going into the compost pile.

Whatever happened to waste not want nip?

9 comments:

Darlene said...

Stuey-Simba-Kia say hey auntie Kareen bring some catnip plants up for our Mom to grow. She doesn't have any for us only the dried stuff, fresh is so much better!

Jack & Moo said...

Maybe if woo spread the clippings around they yard, you'll get a bumper crop of catnip!

Woos & a-roos,
Star & Jack

Angel Junior, Orion and Sammy said...

When we read clippers, we thought you were going to get your nails clipped. Nip or nails...both should be left alone!

Corrie said...

Hi, "Sir Polliness!" I can't wait to see your beautiful eyes next weekend and listen to you talk all day!

Angel, Kirby and Max said...

OhNo! not the fresh nip!

momsbusy said...

you got robbed! how could she clip your nip!?

y2k

Tuck said...

Is your mom going to plant you some more nip??

Your post about your cousin Gizmo was beautiful and made my mom cry a lot...

Noll's Nip said...

Not to worry! New nip is emerging in the main bed. I can see it now that the old stalks are gone. Once again, I overreacted...it is my nature and, some say, part of my charm ;)

Lux said...

Oh no - that's a tragedy! ;-)

I love the color of your furs!