Triumphant Tuesday

Loyal readers, I must confess when Äiti told me my present was not edible, sleepable on or playable with, I was pretty unimpressed. but she reassured me that all other kitties could scrabble over the Dreamies but I would be delighted with MY present. She said when it was given to her she cried because it was so wonderful. I was even more confused then.

But loyal readers, I present to you the biggest compliment that has ever been paid to me. I, Punapippuri, King Kitty Cat of Finland (North) have had my portrait painted.

I have been immortalised like all great rulers, on canvas. Well, on board actually, but it's the same thing. Äiti was given this as a total surprise by Denise Laurent who as you can see, is a massively talented artist. She has captured the glow of my golden furs. She has somehow caught my wise stare. And she has been very subtle with my nose spots. Despite the fact I cannot chew up this cardboard in joyful abandon, I am Very Pleased and Honoured by this present. Äiti was in London visiting The Society of Feline Art show and met with Denise as she had previously bought some paintings from her, and had an amazing time with her. She had in fact been going to 'commission' her to do a picture of me, but this appeared before she could do so!

Äiti is instructed to chose the best frame possible and no one, I repeat no one, will be allowed to peemail the wall on which this masterpiece will hang.