Periwinkle’s Arrival
Stinky is anxious for Periwinkle’s arrival, as he has planned what he thinks will be a super fun day. Trying to make up for not taking her anywhere for the past two adventures, he wants to make certain she has a good time. He paces by the teleportation tunnel until he sees it vibrate. He quickly runs to the exit as Periwinkle comes tumbling out into his waiting paws. They spend their usual few minutes whisker kissing and paw hugging.
Finally Periwinkle asks the inevitable question, “What do you have planned for today? Have you done more renovations on our cottage?”
Stinky replies, “I don’t have anything to show you at the cottage, and I believe I have planned a super fun adventure, but we need to make a quick local stop before we leave for it.”
Periwinkle gives him a quizzical look as he takes her paw and leads her back into the tunnel. Moments later they arrive at their first destination.
Wasena Park
“Stinky, I recognize where we are. What are we going to do at the park?”
“Today is not only a special day, but also a special week. I wanted to be able to recognize both of those, and so I got a special permit from the city to put up two billboards in the park.”
“Now, I am really curious. Are you going to show them to me?”
“Of course, but first close your eyes. I will lead you to both,” advises Stinky.
A Birthday Surprise
“Okay, you can open your eyes,” Stinky tells Periwinkle.
“Oh my, Stinky, that is amazing. No wonder you didn’t have time to work at the cottage. Do you think Mau and Misty May can see that at the Rainbow Bridge?”
“Definitely. I think they can see everything that happens with their families.”
“That is so cool. I did get a message from my sisfur, Angel Allie, that she has planned a huge party for Mau and Misty May at the Rainbow Bridge. You know, so many of their fursibs, friends and Mau and Allie’s fellow Cat Scouts are there, I bet it will be a big bash.”
“I am certain you’re right, Periwinkle. Now, close you eyes again, and I will lead you to the second billboard.”
Adopt a Less Adoptable Pet Week
“My goodness, Stinky, this is wonderful. I sure hope lots and lots of people see this, and go to a shelter and adopt a new friend. Since you are a special needs cat, it is great that you are promoting this.”
“Since this is next to one of the most traveled areas of the Roanoke Greenway, I think it will get lots of views. And, I included cats and dogs on my billboard, as those are the main pets living with our readers. But the type of pet is not limited to felines and canines. It could be a horse or a ferret, pig, fish, rabbit or bird or any pet that needs special care and attention. And, here’s a couple of websites our readers might want to check out.”
Cattime: 7 Ways To Help Less Adoptable Cats
Four Paws in US: “Less Adoptable” Pets
“Stinky, you are a very thoughtful cat, and I am so proud of you, especially as you did not climb to the top of either billboard.” Stinky blushes and doesn’t reply, but he does give Periwinkle’s paw a squeeze.
“So, Periwinkle, are you ready for today’s adventure,” asks Stinky.
“Of course, are you going to tell me what it is?”
“Nope…just come with me.” Stinky takes Periwinkle’s paw and once again leads her into the teleportation tunnel. Several minutes later they arrive at their destination.
Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, Austria
When they leave the teleportation tunnel, both tabbies look around and try to get their bearings. Periwinkle asks Stinky where they are. He replies, “We are at the 27th edition of the World Bodypainting Festival in Austria. It is the locale for the World Championships for bodypainting and makeup artists. They also will spotlight photography and videography. The main theme for the event is The Power of Symbols.”
“Wow, I didn’t even know such a thing existed,” Periwinkle responds.
Stinky explains that a variety of opportunities exist for visitors to learn about bodypainting, make-up and special effects. At the conclusion of the festival an awards ceremony is held to celebrate the new world champions!
“Unfortunately, we are only here for the day, so we won’t be able to attend the awards ceremony,” Stinky explains. He continues, “There is so much to this event that I could never tell our readers everything about it. I suggest they check out the info sheets on the World Bodypainting Festival website.
“So what are we going to be doing while we are here?” asks Periwinkle.
“Being well-known and popular tabby cats, as you and I are, I was able to ask for a special favor from the organizers. They have set up a room just for us where we can explore bodtpainting all on our own.”
Periwinkle gives Stinky a quizzical look and asks, “What exactly does that mean.”
“Follow me, and I will show you,” Stinky says, as he takes Periwinkle’s paw.
Tabby Cat Bodypainting
Moments later, Periwinkle and Stinky enter an all-white room.
“Okay, Stinky, now what? I sure hope we are not going to paint this room! No…wait, I know. We are going to get some supermodels to paint,” exclaims Periwinkle.
“Well, not quite,” replies Stinky.
“Okay, what are we going to do?”
Stinky replies softly, “We are going to paint each other.”
“You are kidding, right? Are we going to shave our furs off?” asks Periwinkle.
Stinky giggles. “No, of course not. We will use water soluble paints, so we can easily wash our furs. Unlike real cats, we don’t mind getting wet.”
“I’m not sure about this, but we are here so let’s do it,” Periwinkle replies.
Stinky gets the paints and the tabbies begin painting each other, giggling most of the time. They only get a little in their eyes and on the floor and walls.
“Periwinkle, you look really cute. I think we did pretty well with the theme, ‘The Power of Symbols.’”
“We sure made a mess, though. Do you think we’ll get in trouble?” asks Periwinkle.
“No, the person who set this up for us will wash down the room.”
Just then Periwinkle notices what Stinky has painted on the wall. Stinky, you are so sweet and such a romantic. Wait, did you misspell my name and have to add that first i after you finished?”
“Well…maybe. I had paint in my eyes when I did it.”
Periwinkle giggles and gives Stinky a huge hug smearing their paints all together. After turning their furs into a muddy conglomeration of paint, the two head to a designated washing-off point and get cleaned up before heading home. Finally clean and dry, the tabbies head to the teleportation tunnel.
Home Again
When the tabbies arrive at Stinky’s house, the other Kitties Blue are waiting for them, so they can all celebrate Mau and Misty May’s birthday. Cooper Murphy has baked a cake and there is lemonade.
Everyone digs in, especially Periwinkle and Stinky. After such a long day, they are super hungry. As they eat, they tell the others about their adventure.
Unfortunately, the time comes for Periwinkle to head home. She and Stinky share whisker kisses and paw hugs as they pick pieces of dried paint out of each other’s furs. Then with a wave, blown kiss and whoosh from the tunnel, Periwinkle is gone. Stinky heads to the catio for a nice long nap and dreams of Periwinkle.
The End
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