On Facebook there’s a current meme where people post their very first profile picture next to their most current one, the idea being to see how “well” you’ve aged.
Spoiler: everyone looks one million percent better in their current pictures because: filters. Also: technology. Did selfies even exist 10 years ago?
So for today and tomorrow, I’m going to share one of the first pictures I took of each permanent resident next to a very recent picture of them. Then I’ll also share a random favorite picture, because why not?
The very first Frankie picture (the end of January 2017), and a picture from a few days ago. This is exactly what those Facebook memes look like, by the way. The pictures from 10 years ago are a blurred, grainy mess and the pictures from today are crisp, clear, sharp, and everyone looks awesome.
Random favorite. Such a pretty, smug boy. (February 2017.)
Very first Dewey pic (the end of November, 2016), and from a few weeks ago. Back then, he was skeered of me. Now, he’s just annoyed by me.
Random favorite. This may be my favorite Dewey picture.
First Archie pic, from December 2014, when Fred was still trying to convince him that people aren’t so bad (I don’t think it took long for Archie to agree), and from a few days ago.
Random favorite. Definitely my favorite Archie pic!
Poor scared feral Alice (early December 2011), and Alice judging me, from a few days ago.
Smug little Alice, from late December 2011.
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Previously
2018: Out glaring in her field.
2017: Newt – who I suggested “might” become an inside cat 10 years ago – spends 99% of his time snoozing in one of the cat beds on my desk these days.
2016: No entry.
2015: It’s a smug smug smug smug smug smug life.
2014: By the time he gathered himself for a retaliation, Tricki was over it.
2013: Baleful (Baby) Beans, purring up a storm.
2012: The vacuum’s put away, so it’s safe.
2011: “There appears to be a Cindy FAR too close to me!”
2010: No entry.
2009: No entry.
2008: Even though I never did look ratty, and I hate her.
2007: No entry.
2006: No entry.
2005: No entry.
I remember that Frankie picture, where he’s sassing you! Has it really only been 2 years?!!
A month or less between the first pic and the smug pic. Didn’t take him long to settle in, did it?
It didn’t take him long at ALL – and now he thinks he runs the place. 🙂
That Dewey sun prism picture is Art!
Agreed!
I love this so much better with cats instead of humans! Can’t wait to see the rest!
I am so tired and dazed today that i went on a very fun little jaunt on your past posts and ended up on an old one to do with water fountains and my brain decided it was linked in today’s post and commented on it, which is fine of course, but then realised it wasn’t recent and you linked it like years ago heh. I am so confused. Getting lost in your car blog though is a wonderful experience filled with laughs and adorable kitties 😀
Ha – your comment came in and I was briefly confused, thinking “When were we talking about water fountains?”
The water fountain you use is the one we’re currently using, too. When it comes down to it, that’s always the favorite, and it works so quietly and is so easy to clean that it’s the only kind we have now.
Yes it was kinda a while ago heh!
Ah nice, it is wonderfully simple isn’t it, and yes so easy to clean!
This is great!!
I am sure Frankie is 1000% healthier and happier nowadays!!
Lovely pictures, all of them!
I LOVE how the chickens watching Archie at their watering bucket are CLEARLY SHOCKED AND APPALLED. 😀
too funny….
Alice Mo the calico, sure does have the cutest resting bitch face, yo.
I love how it looks like the chicken is standing on Archie.
Such great photos! This is a great idea for a post.
Is Archie smiling at you? Looks like he’s leaning against your leg and giving the eyes if live