Chilly nights
Jellicoe and Herschel like to snuggle up with Roxy, particularly if the temperature is dropping at bedtime.
Roxy is like a large hot water bottle, except that she retains her heat. She jumps up onto the bed and quickly settles down next to me. Very soon she is joined by Jellicoe, who squeezes in between us. He carefully grooms her head, before relaxing into a limp, almost boneless, bundle of warmth.
Herschel lies at the other side of Roxy, purring until he lapses into loudly snoring sleep. Thus, they spend the chilly nights, wrapped in each other’s body warmth. At some point the cats will each depart the bed to prowl and yowl throughout the house, leaving Roxy to stretch and sleep on.
Gilbert, meanwhile, sleeps in the wardrobe, in his own little den.
That's hilarious! And this is the third dog I've known named Roxy.
ReplyDeleteOur middle daughter named her. To me, it sounds like the name of a cinema!
DeleteIt's a wonder there's any room for you! I love your descriptions and photos.
ReplyDeleteI go to bed first. Barry has the job of rearranging the animals before there's space for him. '😺🐶😺
DeleteI think Gilbert's the smart one, getting his own space all to himself!
ReplyDeleteYou're right. Sometimes he comes up on the bed, but usually prefers his little den.
DeleteWearing cats- trend setter! Delicious photo of the three of them. Beautiful animals so well loved and cared for- refreshing!
ReplyDeleteThey certainly entertain us!
DeleteMy cat Lola loves to snuggle under the covers with me in winter.
ReplyDeleteThere's nothing like the soft fur of a cat to warm and relax you.
DeleteWhat a funny picture. Is there room for you and Barry?
ReplyDeleteBarry draws the short straw. It's his own fault - he should come to bed earlier, while there's still room!
DeleteHow precious they are Janice. Just so sweet.
ReplyDeleteWe're very lucky. 😀
DeleteGilbert might snore, so the others sent him to sleep inside the wardrobe :)
ReplyDeleteIt's more likely he's trying to escape Herschel and Roxy snoring! 😺🐶
DeleteHi Janice - they are amazing aren't they ... they're with us, and just switch off and keep warm together or with us. It is still mighty cold - still the sun is out today - cheers to you two - Hilary
ReplyDeleteIt is lovely to see the sun, even though it's chilly. I hope all is well with you.
DeleteLol at Hels comment.
ReplyDeleteI think I read that it came from indigenous people, where it the night temperature might be described as a 'three dog night'. (No, scrap that. It seems a universal expression) Meaning you would need three dogs snuggled up to you to stay warm. Add and subtract dogs at your will to keep a comfortable temperature.
'Three dog night' - lovely expression!
DeleteSo who gets the most restful night's sleep?
ReplyDeleteThat's debatable, though we all seem fairly well rested by morning. 😀
DeleteI can't stop smiling.. the bed shot is wonderful but the 3 of them sleeping melts my heart.
ReplyDeleteThe cats love the dogs and gravitate towards them.
DeleteHopefully you don't need to wriggle much in the night, our cat sleeps downstairs and comes into our room once she hears our radio, her favourite basket is under the radiator, where the warm pipes run.
ReplyDeleteCats always know the warmest places in the house.
DeleteThey certainly look comfy together. And as it's not quite spring here and we're still having Frosty nights, I could use a hot water bottle.
ReplyDeleteI can recommend a Labrador - not sure Precious would approve, though.
ReplyDeleteOur last cat, Boris, slept in a kennel outside the back door - in all weathers. He was never allowed in our bedroom. But I guess that your cats are soft southerners.
ReplyDeleteWe are all soft southerners.
DeleteThey sure do look like they are comfy cozy all snuggled together.
ReplyDeleteThe cats seek out the dogs to cuddle with during the day, too.
DeleteOh, they are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteThank you. 🐶😺
DeleteThey make me want to sleep well too
ReplyDeleteThey are very relaxing.
DeleteLove it. My Doberman, Abby, used to stand over top of me in bed at night when she got too cold and gently paw the duvet until I lifted it up so she could crawl under the covers and curl herself behind my knees. I do miss her.
ReplyDeleteI like all dogs, but big dogs are rather special.
DeleteWell, if that's not domestic bliss, I don't know what is!
ReplyDelete😊
DeleteWhat a great pic. Hope you are continuing to recover well.
ReplyDeleteAlison in Wales x
Thank you, Alison. Yes, I am.
DeleteBetter than an electric blanket I think.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely, but no good for those with allergies.
DeleteWhat a cozy picture they make. Gilbert in the wardrobe (closet?) is amusing, too.
ReplyDeleteHe soon comes out if a cat ventures in there with him - it's quite funny.
DeleteNot quite a Three Dog Night but a nice cozy bundle of warmth.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely warm!
ReplyDeleteI've got a hot water bottle called Bess with me at night :-)
ReplyDeleteI had to laugh at Gilbert sleeping in the wardrobe, aren't animals funny. xxx
Cats generate quite a lot of heat, don't they?
DeleteWith you included, that makes a menage a cat. 😀
ReplyDeleteWith Barry, it's a menage a cinq . . . what a thought! 😎
DeleteThey certainly look cosy and content there.
ReplyDeleteHope you are continuing to recover well.
All the best Jan
They certainly relax, and I am, thank you, Jan.😀
DeleteGood gracious, you've been getting your money's worth out of the NHS recently (I assume). Hope all are recovered asap!
ReplyDeleteMix and match, NHS and private.
DeleteThe three of them know how to get comfortable!
ReplyDeleteThey do, indeed! 😺🐶😸
DeleteOh, bless them. Beth's cats do the same, they all create a cat tangle to keep themselves and each other cosy. Very cute. xx
ReplyDeleteI love the way cats go limp when they're really warm.
DeleteThey all look blissfully happy and cosy with each other.
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