The Mysterious Adventures of Jack the Black Cat

The Mysterious Adventures of Jack the Black Cat

Ah, welcome back, dear readers! the enigmatic and charming Jack needs no real introduction, the black cat with a heart as dark as his fur and a spirit as playful as a kitten high on catnip.

Now, if you’re a long-time follower, you’ll know that life with cats is never dull. Jack, however, takes this to a whole new level. A creature of the night, he moves with a grace that would put a ninja to shame, slipping through shadows and appearing just where you least expect him. But don't be fooled by his stealthy demeanor; Jack is as playful as he is mysterious.

The Midnight Marauder

Jack’s nightly escapades are the stuff of legend in our household. It all begins as the clock strikes twelve, when most mortals are tucked in bed, dreaming sweet dreams. Jack? He’s just getting started. His emerald eyes gleam in the dark, reflecting the moonlight as he surveys his kingdom from atop the highest bookshelf. No curtain is safe from his pouncing paws, no loose thread escapes his notice.

The other night, I awoke to a meowing that would have even set Stephen King on edge as he couldn't be bothered to jump back over the gate to come through cat flap. So now Jack has a catsbo like an asbo but for cats and is not allowed out the front door past 7pm !

The Daytime Nap Master

When the sun rises, Jack’s energy seems to fade with the last stars of the night. His daytime routine is a masterclass in relaxation. He has a special spot by the window, where the sunlight pours in just right, creating a warm haven perfect for napping. Curled up in a perfect circle, his tail wrapped around him like a blanket, Jack becomes the epitome of peace and tranquility.

There’s something almost magical about watching a cat sleep, don’t you think? The gentle rise and fall of his tiny chest, the occasional twitch of his whiskers – it’s as if he’s dreaming of his nocturnal adventures, perhaps reliving the glory of his latest sock heist.

The Feline Philosopher

But Jack is not just a creature of action and rest. He has a contemplative side too. Sometimes, I catch him staring out of the window, eyes following the flight of a bird or the rustling of leaves. In these moments, Jack seems to ponder the mysteries of the universe. What goes on in that clever little head of his? Is he plotting his next adventure, or simply enjoying the beauty of the world around him? Perhaps a bit of both.

Jack’s introspective moments remind me to take a pause from the hustle and bustle of daily life. There’s something to be said about finding joy in the simple pleasures – a sunny spot, a quiet moment, a gentle breeze.

The Heart of the Home

Jack, with his mischievous antics and serene naps, has woven himself into the very fabric of our home. He brings laughter with his playful pranks and peace with his purring presence. Every day with Jack is a new adventure, a new chapter in the delightful story of living with a cat.

So here’s to Jack, the black cat who lives life on his own terms, teaching us all to find joy in the night’s mysteries and the day’s quiet moments. If you ever find yourself with a feline friend, cherish their quirks and love them dearly, for they bring magic into our lives in the most unexpected ways.

Until next time, dear readers, may your days be filled with purrs and your nights with wonder.

Paws and whiskers, [NinjaKillerCat Blog]

Jack Black The Cat Happiness factor

I have a cat I used to have two but now we’ve just got Jack and he’s always just been there as the cat my son has grown up with.I am sure the cat called Jack is happy in his heart , Jack at times does look like some sort of tortured hipster artist or poet who is desperately seeking their muse .The aimlessly wondering in then meowing and the staring into the middle distance are the signs of a true artist as your best work is done when you just stare and it is never just aimless staring .


Then there is the cat food first it was the posh stuff hand blessed by Monks in the Le Loire valley ( this strictly may not be true ) , Jack soon went off the posh stuff just after we had bought a case of 72 pouches , I mean obviously Jack is a blossoming restaurant critic and is yearning after a Michelin star meal I suspect , and will utter four letted tirades if everything is not up to his high standards. But now Jack likes Tesco cat food that is gravy based and touch wood he seems to be holding firm on this , so should I stock up on this cat food.


Jack would be a life observation comedian to delivering startling truth observations on life but he wouldn't be deemed rude as he would be good old happy Jack ( tongue firmly in most on the happy part ).Jack announces himself in a room sometimes and you have to work out he precisely wants and it often turns into an Alan Carr gameshow style programs ( does anyone really actually watch the, , it is time that I can never get back )

And when you have a cat you really do pander to its needs from a day bed in the front door to leaving on Classic FM for it to making sure it has its Teddy bear for bed time .I say Bed time but this usually signals having to let the cat out the front door and 2 minutes later opening to let it back in again.

Summer Smoked Trout New Potato Salad

Summer daze smoked trout potato salad ideal for those summer days eating Al Fresco upon your terrace ( in my case my decking )

Summer I admit is rather confused at the minute and I have worn my winter coat this week . Summer will be here I'm sure of it ~ halycon days are the long fun filled days we remember from our childhood.

Smoked trout new potato salad

Ingredients

Smoked trout
Mixed salad
Bacon bits

Jackies Vinaigrette

1 0z light olive oil
4 oz white wine
1 clove chopped garlic
1/2 Dry mustard
1/8 Cayenne pepper
1 Tbsp Brown sugar

Method 

Make the vinaigrette in advance of frying the bacon and warming the smoked trout through.

Cook the new potatoes enjoy for 2 people put to one side.



Combine 1/8 tsp Cayenne pepper,1 clove chopped garlic ,1 Tbsp Brown Sugar ,1/2/tsp dry mustard 1 oz of light Olive Oil , 4 oz of white wine vinegar in a suitable bottle / container that will allow you to drizzle over the salad.



Fry the bacon bits till lovely and crispy , I got my bacon bits from the village farm shop and they were £1.65 , then if you wish also warm through the smoked trout ( you don't have to but it does gives a beautiful roundness to the dish. next mix them together . Combine this with the cooked new potatoes.

Just popping to the village farm shop

Place on a bed of mixed salad.

Drizzle over the Jackies vinaigrette

And enjoy

Hopefully outside.

Jack Black The Cat My Life And The Amazon Box

In a cat eat cat world there are those who prefer the hipster way of life with their cat pates and cat soups and their ambient temperature mineral waters , I was once parry to this world of opulence and proclivity towards this finer side of life.I slept in the very best of cat bunk beds , I slept in a modernist cat stool cave thing , the sort of thing that Batman would get for his cat if Batman had a cat but who it to say that he doesn't have a cat.But I am a cat whose form at function can not be pinned down by the needs.Us cats and box go together like tea and cake ,thunder and lighting, the world know knows we love a good box it is what the internet what was built for.


There is security in a box and I am pretty sure that given he state of British politics that soon enough my own human pet will climb into a box very very soon.How needs Disneyland when you have a box it is your very own theme park , I mean I can't get to Disneyland anyway though there is a huge mouse to eat I hear.


Human pet orders a fancy bed then I will sleep in the box it came in , the human can if they wish store items in the bed I simply won't sleep in and I am doing my bit for helping with saving the planet by recycling the box so it is a win win really I think.

Jack The Cat And Politics

I have had more cat dinners than there has been Prime Minster and I think it is time for it to stop , I wouldn't be bribed some treats did turn up in the post today and it was a bribe so I wouldn't stand this General election.

Basically British Politics is like  using the cat flap I come in and go out



1. 23 1/2  hours naps for all .

2. An Amazon box to sleep in I reject your hipster modernist stool bed

3. As much toilet paper and kitchen roll as you want to shred.

4. That brand of cat food you like but then you won't like but will like.

5. Nail file and more cats on television 

6. No restrictions on the import of ping pong balls.

7. The sofa backstop .... the sofa is mine all  and I only let you use it out of common courtesy.

8. Classic FM 24 hours a day and a copy of the Guardian and NO Aled Jones stand ins ever ever gain on Classic Fm 

9. The right to hiss at nothing that is there.

10. The right to walk to the front door loop round and come in through the cat flap * repeating this action to your hearts content.