I thought I’d combine today’s ‘thankful’ theme with Caturday and, right on cue, Lucy decided to pose for me in the sunshine when I got home from school this morning – what an obliging cat! I’m always thankful for the companionship of our cats, be it Lucy now, or her predecessors, Bob and Gracie. It’s so lovely to come home to find Lucy inside, waiting to greet me, especially if I’ve been away for a few days or Kevin is out of the house. Lucy has the most wonderfully loud, throbbing purr (very Harley-Davidson-esque) and she always leaves me in no doubt that she’s pleased to see me, even if it is only because I’m willing to tickle her ears and give her food on demand!

Great angle, Nice details, colours of the fur helys · 2011-11-23: 09:05

Oh....lovely shot of your beautiful Lucy, Helen! I picture her sitting and patiently waiting for you to come home....a sure sign of love :))) lookagain · 2011-11-23: 09:12

She is certainly a beauty... I love the little patch of white on her chest! Annbramwell · 2011-11-23: 09:16

Lovely Lucy!! basilchocolate · 2011-11-23: 09:37

lovely MoMac · 2011-11-23: 09:43

great portrait Helen:) jennyLit · 2011-11-23: 09:49

Oh my sweet Lucy! What a classic pose! What better reasons are there to purr and be happy than to have one's ear tickled and to be fed on demand!! There are probably some better - but Lucy has the right idea!!!! ;-)))) danrav · 2011-11-23: 09:59

Lucy is a wonder, - the 8th Wonder of the World .............. with my Cats ! ;-)) camilleauteuil · 2011-11-23: 11:04

She is simply royal... It is a pity we hear not her purr Harley Davidson ! :)) josy63 · 2011-11-23: 12:58

Lovely Lucy portrait! Wasichseh · 2011-11-23: 13:39

oh yes, our life would be so boring without cats:) Eiram · 2011-11-23: 15:33

Great. :-)) va000119 · 2011-11-23: 17:16

what a stunning beauty elizzi · 2011-11-23: 19:17

Lovely portrait. Jarvo · 2011-11-23: 19:57

wow! what a dominant eyes! Shaparak · 2011-11-23: 22:51

what a great way to cover two themes!!!! beautiful light, her coat is so glossy! urmysunshine · 2011-11-24: 09:39

a wonderfull cat Schnappschuss · 2011-11-24: 16:45

he catches the light so nicely!! wonderful! tomie · 2011-11-25: 04:35

Beautiful shot of Lucy well done mystic1 · 2011-11-26: 01:07

Nice shot of your Lucy. I have a Lucy, too, but she's a black dog! lukesmom · 2011-11-26: 08:19

Helen, I understand clearly what you mean. My "Freek" comes running to me as soon as I open the garden gate, revolves around my legs as he gently rubbed his head against it until we are inside. If he mews for his dinner, I ask: Do I get a hug? And he does it again ... ;o) His bed (a club chair) is in my bedroom. When we go to sleep I cal him to say it's time for bed and then he runs up the stairs and go straight to his seat. Lovely portrait of her!! Ryana · 2011-11-26: 12:40

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