Wednesday 3 August 2011

A slice of my inner Bard

Bloggie friends!

What was my most unusual and surprising birthday pressie?


A pineapple slicer! Yay! From my sister who swears it works!

In the meantime - I saw this "Paws for Poetry" competition in Writer's Magazine! Yes, bloggie friends!! Permission for me to release my inner Bard and wax poetically about Charlie! Yay!

Charlie says: I applaud your poetry so long as it's about me!


p.s. my birthday was in July so the cake (also from my sister!) pictured with the slicer has long been consumed! Yay!

Silly August season continues bloggie friends!!

34 comments:

Cat and DOG Chat With Caren said...

if that slicer works I think it is PURE GENIUS!!!

I HATE slicing pineapple! I would rather pay extra and have it already be sliced for me.

Can't wait to read your poetry submission about Charlie! It will be a sure winner!

xoxoxo

Fuzzy Tales said...

Okay, but have you tried it? Does it really work? :-)

If not, usually the grocery stores will core them for you, at least here.

Good luck releasing your inner bard -- we're glad you're going to enter!

Ann said...

I am envious of both the long ago consumed cake and the pineapple slicer. What a neat gadget!

Good luck with the P for P competition!!!!

Brian's Home Blog said...

That's a cool gift...no matter how you slice it!

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

That's a scary looking slicer. Have you tried it yet?

Tucker The Crestie said...

Happy Belated Birthday!

Karen Jones Gowen said...

I have never seen a pineapple slicer! I could go for some sweet and yummy pineapple right now!

m.q said...

Charlie,
we bet the poetry will be so beautiful...

much love;
BoBo Salem & catlings

Alex J. Cavanaugh said...

Let us know if the pineapple slicer really works. I like fresh pineapple.
And if you're writing about Charlie, I know it will be a winner!

Lisa Potts said...

You'll have to let me know if that slicer really works. And good luck with the Paws for Poetry! Happy belated birthday.

Lisa Potts said...

You'll have to let me know if that slicer really works. And good luck with the Paws for Poetry! Happy belated birthday.

klahanie said...

Yay! You've got one of the most highly sought after, must have gadgets, known to man, cats, dogs and confused iguanas.
Your sister is obviously awesome and thoughtful, just like you.
And Charlie, does Old Kitty know how to use a washing machine?
See ya later, eh
x

Mr Puddy said...

Just love your photo, Mr. Charlie : )
Have a lovely day !

And Concats to your mom for her birday present : )
xoxo

Katnip Lounge said...

Well, the words should flow, being that they're all about Charlie, he's quite the Muse!

joanne fox said...

We have a pineapple slicer like that at work, and it does the job just fine. Enjoy!

Brigid O'Connor said...

Belated Happy Birthday, what a great present.
Good luck with the poetry, Charlie will be so easy to write about.

Ellen Whyte said...

A pineapple slicer???? It sounds amazing. Please tell me if it works.

KarenMcG said...

That pineapple slicer looks a little bit dangerous! Hope your sister is right about it working.

And Charlie looks like he's got a wreath of flowers around his neck!

Patsy said...

Good luck with the competition - I'm sure Charlie is the purrfect inspiration.

fairyhedgehog said...

It must be time for some more cake!

Lexi said...

Kitty, you must obtain a pineapple immediately and slice it with the new gadget, while Charlie takes photographs (or vice versa).

Your blog readers (or me at any rate) quite badly need you to do this.

Hannah and Lucy said...

We hope you'll show us your poem about Charlie - we would love to read it. We think that pineapple slicer is a great idea and hope you have beautifully sliced pineapples to show off.
Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx

Hart Johnson said...

I hope it was an excellent birthday! Interesting pineapple slicer! I''ve never seen one.

Marg said...

That pineapple slicer looks interesting. Can;t wait for you to try it.
Glad you are writing poetry about Charlie. What a good subject.
Take care and enjoy your day.

Anonymous said...

We love fresh pineapple. I've got to get one of those. Pineapple goes great in tropical smoothies too!

Bossy Betty said...

I had one of those once! It did work, but I am a creature of habit and went back to my old ways. Sigh....

Kelley said...

Guess who is ridiculously jealous of your pineapple slicer? Your newest follower, that's who. Pineapple is like my favorite fruit, but can I eat it? Nope, because I can't get to its insides with my horrible dull knives. That sounded creepy, not my intention lol

Creepy Query Girl said...

wow. Can't beat a pineapple cutter!

Samantha Vérant said...

MMM. Now you just have to buy a bunch of pineapples!

Unknown said...

A pineapple slicer! How cool! Let us know how it works and hope you do well in the poetry competition.

Golden Eagle said...

Wow. They make pineapple slicers? :)

Good luck in the competition!

Angel Ginger Jasper said...

Never seen a pineapple slicer and think it could be a great idea as mine always ends up messy. Hope you enjoyed the cake. thank you so much for the lovely comments and if you would realy like to sponsor Chris for aa pound or two that would be lovely. Hugs GJ xx

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Theresa Milstein said...

You have to report on the pineapple slicer. I'm curious!

Look at camo Charlie!

Kath McGurl said...

I once had a pineapple slicer. Not sure where it is now...

Happy belated birthday!