Whatchu talkin' 'bout, Mr. Furnace Man? #SundaySelfie

Meows from Mudpie!

If you read our blog yesterday you know we've been having trouble with our furnace. It's been peeing on the floor since late October/early November, but with Grandpa so sick Mommy had to put it on the back burner. She knows that high efficiency gas furnaces produce a lot of condensation so she figured something had just gotten plugged up and wasn't terribly concerned about it. 

Wednesday afternoon a technician came to look at it and says the water is coming from the secondary heat exchanger. That's a part that can be replaced, but it's a difficult replacement that will cost nearly half of what a new furnace would be, so he recommended getting a new furnace.

Here's the infuriating part - the furnace is only 7 years old!!! Needless to say, Mommy plans to get a few second opinions because she worries about being taken advantage of as a woman alone now.

It's been another extremely stressful week at our house.

We're joining our friends at The Cat on My Head for the Sunday Selfies blog hop!   

Caturday Art

Visit more artsy kitties at Athena's Caturday Art blog hop!

And now our weekly answers for the Friendly Fill-Ins challenge, hosted by 15andmeowing and Four-Legged Furballs!

1. I recommend everyone learn something new this year. I just found out about a local company offering free online classes for women who want to learn more about cars and car repair. Now that I'm on my own I think it would be beneficial to me. 

2. My stress level is still sky high and I need a break. After losing Dad I was hoping to have a little time to decompress, but now it looks like I'll need to replace my only 7 year old furnace. I'm just sick over it.

3. I try to save money by buying everything possible on sale and cooking all my meals at home.

4. I sometimes let myself splurge on Halloween and Christmas decor.

Unboxing December's CatLadyBox

 The theme of December's CatLadyBox was Whisker Wonderland...here's what was inside!

Featured Cat Lady Artist: 

Angie Rozelaar

Good Taste Cats Tee:

I love the CLB description of this shirt - "Inspired by vintage well-loved t-shirts, because all cats should be well loved."

Whisker Wine Glasses:

The design is just a cat nose and whiskers. So sweet!

Cat Walk Collection Socks:

5 pairs of socks, all so warm and colorful for extra winter coziness.

Friendly Monster & Pe-purr-mint Catnip Toys:

I adore kitty Christmas toys! The little yeti is just too cute, and the peppermint smells so potent! Mudpie loves resting her head on it for a nap.

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Seeking My Paw of Approval

Meows from Mudpie!

Last week I told you all about my pawsome Paws & Claws Gift Exchange package.

Now that they've posted their reveal, I can add that I sent gifts to our sweet friends The Florida Furkids Noelle and Reesie.

Since I'm unable to go shopping (not to mention the fact I don't have any money) I sent my personal assistant (aka Mommy) out to brave the crowds.

 When she got back she laid everything out for my approval. 

You did good, Mommy.

You can wrap it up and mail it for me now.

And make sure they know everything is from Mudpie!

What's More Important? #SundaySelfie

Meows from Mudpie!

Mommy keeps "important papers" in this box. 

They can wait. I'm more important! 

Pay attention to me!

We're joining our friends at The Cat on My Head for the Sunday Selfies blog hop!  

Caturday Art

 

Visit more artsy kitties at Athena's Caturday Art blog hop!

And now our weekly answers for the Friendly Fill-Ins challenge, hosted by 15andmeowing and Four-Legged Furballs!

1. Staying up until midnight is a New Year's tradition for me. Of course I'm always up at midnight anyways LOL.

2. Rearranging is not the same as decluttering. I have a nasty habit of moving clutter from one spot to another to get it out of the way instead of just getting rid of it. 

3. I would pick Jesus Take the Wheel as my theme song for 2026.

4. I'm a coward when it comes to my medical care but brave when my pet needs care. I try to avoid the doctor and "tough things out" as much as I can, but if my pet needs care, they get it ASAP. 

Happy Mew Year 2026

Meows from Mudpie!

Who's ready to bury 2025 in the litter box and move on to 2026? I sure am!

Here's to a new year filled with cuddles, smooches, and squeezies!!!