Happy Holidays


May the season bring you joy, peace and the warmth of family and friends. If you're really special  (and have some canned mackerel lying around) you might just be granted a visit from Fufu, the Christmas Cat.

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Oneika said…
Fufu is adorable!! Happy holidays to you!
December 25, 2011 at 1:30 AM
Fly Girl said…
Oneika, Happy Holidays to you and Leibling too!
December 25, 2011 at 9:44 AM
Andrew Graeme Gould said…
All the best for Christmas to you, Rosalind! (No mackerel, but if Fufu will go for sardines, she's invited!)
December 25, 2011 at 11:33 AM
Fly Girl said…
Andrew, he would love sardines! Happy Holidays to you too!
December 25, 2011 at 8:15 PM
Florida Keys Beach said…
Aww...Fufu is so cute.. Wishing you Happy Holidays too. Thanks, have fun..!!
December 27, 2011 at 4:59 AM
Fly Girl said…
Thanks, I'll be celebrating until New Year's!
December 27, 2011 at 8:30 AM
Rachel Cotterill said…
Love the Christmas cat :) I hope you had a great holiday x
December 27, 2011 at 1:50 PM
Fly Girl said…
Rachel, thanks, still celebrating the holidays!
December 27, 2011 at 2:17 PM
Traveldestinationsofindia said…
Lovely Christmas Cat :)Happy New Year 2012
December 30, 2011 at 3:53 AM
Fly Girl said…
India, thanks so much!
December 30, 2011 at 9:24 AM
Catherine said…
Happy New Year to you - all the very best for 2012...
January 3, 2012 at 4:50 AM
Fly Girl said…
Catherine, thanks and the same to you. Have an exciting year in the French Riviera!
January 3, 2012 at 7:31 AM
Dee said…
I'm glad I stumbled across your blog. One of the things I plan to do more of is travel. I'll have to visit again. Happy Holiday's.
January 4, 2012 at 5:55 AM
Fly Girl said…
Dee, thanks for dropping by. I'll be visiting your blog soon.
January 4, 2012 at 6:35 AM
tours India said…
Thanks a lot and I wish same for you and your family.This is a very lovely post I loved reading it and I just love this cat so much..Thanks you!
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January 4, 2012 at 9:41 PM
Chinese Wanderer said…
Fufu is so cute but judging from his face he doesn't appreciate his costume as much as we do!
January 4, 2012 at 10:04 PM
Fly Girl said…
India, thanks!

Wanderer, you are so right. He only lasted 5 minutes in it!
January 5, 2012 at 7:55 AM
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