Cato takes a few moments from his campaign to relax and reflect on another year of life. Sometimes the back yard is the best place to be on your birthday.
The candidate dined on Peking duck, his favorite, with hoisin sauce and crepes. He washed it down with Tsingtao.
He was interrupted during the meal by his advance team in Texas. The arrangements for the stadium in Dallas have been set. It was obvious from the look on his face that the candidate was not looking forward to his visit.
After the phone call he said, "I dearly love the state of Texas, but I consider that a harmless perversion on my part, and discuss it only with consenting adults."
After lunch, he repaired to the garden to investigate the spring flowers. He kept to the shade most of the time as his skin has become more sensitive as he has aged. He refuses to wear sun screen and absolutely will not wear a hat.
He did not smoke his customary cigar as he now feels as a 2008 presidential candidate that it sets a bad example. "It stinks and it can lead to cancer, so I've given it up. No one made me quit at all," he told the reporters who attended his birthday luncheon. He also ate sparingly as he receive new pants for his birthday and hoped to wear them at his appearance in Texas.
He spent part of the day reading À la recherche du temps perdu aloud to his campaign manager. In the evening he climbed into her lap for a little light patting and a hug. He declared it a perfect day and was in bed before 9 pm to be ready for the long flight from San Francisco to Dallas by 5 am.
Hippo Birdy Two Ewes,
Hippo Birdy Two Ewes,
Hippo Birdy Deer Cato,
Hippo Birdy Two Ewes!
...And many more!
Posted by: Victor Tabbycat | April 02, 2007 at 05:56 PM