I have successfully exerted my formidable mind control over the tall two-legged (aka Daddy). Employing the Jedi Mind Trick, I forced him to take me outside. I explored the deck, taking in the trees, the leaves, the branches sprawled around just for my pleasure. It was amazing. My control slipped at one point when I made a move to go under the deck, and was deterred. The force is strong in this one. So I had to be content to explore the deck and make it my own. At one point, the deceptively brain-challenged family dog came to inquire if there was anything I wanted him to do. My arched back and splayed tail told him no, and faced with such an intimidating display, he was so scared that he went over and vomited up some grass he had eaten. That'll teach him. I say he is deceptively brain-challenged, because he is the protector of my home. After scaring him with my obviously superior intimidation skills, he went to the driveway, went into a reclining position, and feigned the appearance of a lazy, sleeping dog. Wow. He is really smart. God help the poor unsuspecting visitor...

The deck has some wonderful toys, including some plants that I could play with, chew on, and otherwise destroy.

One thing in particular that I noticed, is that apparently one can use the restroom anywhere one wants to outside. The genius of a dog Tolkien left evidence everywhere. Maybe this is where Sandy the Cat Bear gets the idea that the house is one giant catbox.

Well, the exertion required to maintain mental control of Daddy has worn me out. He awoke from a stupor, and put me back in the house. Next time, I’m going for the fruit trees…

Lilo the Cat Adventurer