Frosty Morning

We had a clear frosty morning on this Christmas Eve. Since we were up really last last night finishing a cake and watching music videos with Laurie's sister, I slept in until 7:30, when I was awakened by the sun filtering through the blinds as it peaked over the mountains.

I went out with the cats to see what the frost was going on in the garden in the early morning light, and ended up carrying Rosencrantz over my shoulder while I took photos of the frost covered leaves and freeze dried roses. Every time I put Rosencrantz down to get a better position on a subject, he would get right in front of the camera, and complain about his cold feet until I picked him up again. I wondered if I was the only photographer silly enough to be out on a 20º F morning carrying a 15 pound black cat around on my shoulder while doing photographs. When I laid on the frosty ground to get close-ups of back lit leaves, Rosencrantz stood crouched on my back, between my shoulder blades, and put his head down by my cheek to see what I was doing. He was quite a pest this morning, but I enjoyed his company.

Later, Puck was standing on the laser printer and pushed the "cycle printer" button with his paw, which started the rollers in the exit tray rolling. The fur on his tail got caught in the rollers, which started to pull his tail into the printer. He jumped off the printer, pulling most of the roller mechanism out with his tail. I spent 30 minutes taking the printer apart, reassembling the roller mechanism, and putting the printer back together. Both Puck and the printer are a little more ragged after their encounter, but both are doing well.

Tonight the sunset looks promising as the sun sits low in the sky. I can't wait to see what the dawn will have to offer on Christmas morning.