Well I knew this would be a hard one. Just look at the guy who was with me. He’d been waiting for his ride for ages.  Flynn knew right off it was Mexico. Cory and Derby and Ducky guessed around the area (with Derby and Ducky being closer) but were not right. Finally Flynn said, “Is it Valladolid on the Yucatan peninsula?” And he was right!

I could have made it hard and asked for like an address but you know, this guy was waiting for so long I just went running out to catch any cat in Valladolid and hitch a ride home. It was at a big buffet that had lots of food that was tasty and a very nice lime chicken soup. And lots of other things.  And it was all tasty. And cold cause it’s very hot there.

Anyway, I’m off to explore the new plants that are waiting to be planted next week and we’ll see what happens then!

Well immediately, Cory knew I was in Cancun.  ‘Kaika came by with his smarty pants on and said, “Are you at the El Rey ruins?”

The Poupounette knew he was right and so did the Florida Furkids. I had hoped to fool some folks into thinking I was at Chichen Itza (and I did manage to fool Pixel and Samba, whose father will no doubt be a wee bit embarrassed as he knows stuff about the Mayans) but that was all. Most everyone else got El Rey.

It couldn’t be all the photos the Woman posted on her Facebook account could it?

And yes, we did see lots of cool iguanas! I wonder if they taste just like chicken?

And happy Cinco De Mayo–the margaritas here are marvelous!

So I was lost and Cory immediately guessed I was in Scotland. Prancer Pie said I was in Orkney in Scotland. Then Laila and Minchie were very specific saying, “Chey, are you in the Orkney Islands in Scotland at the four Standing Stones o’ Stenness? We think they just may be a little too tall to jump to the top. We’ll send a boat to get you.”

Yeah! They were right!  Of course so were Cory and Prancer Pie but they were not quite as specific!

Flynn, of course, knew exactly where I was because his humans took the photo on one of their many vacations. One of these days we’ll actually get around to having our own vacation photos again and maybe they’ll look warmer and be some place some new cats recognize. You never know. I love wandering around the world and learning more about it!

There may or may not be a Find Chey Friday next week because late late that Sunday the Woman will be leaving and she is not sure she’ll have to time to blog that weekend. So you may get a couple of weeks without having to find me. Imagine that. I’ll be home, stuck there with Ichiro and Gemini. And part of that time without the woman which I think is horrid beyond belief!

I was worried after people has such a hard time the last couple of weeks.  However, minutes after posting Truffle and Brulee came by and said, “We think you’re taking a sight seeing cruise on the Carrie B in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.” and they were right. Of course, the name of the boat was right there in the photo. I picked an easy one.

I’d like to thank Flynn’s folks and if you haven’t been over in awhile (they haven’t posted for a bit) please go by and say hello and see how they are all doing. Losing Eric was a tough blow for all of us in the blogosphere. Imagine how much worse it is if you’re them or if you’re FLYNN.

Simba said, “I was also going to say Fort Lauderdale on the Carrie B. You are on the New River. Arre you by Colee Hammock Park?” and he might be right. I don’t have more information than that.

The Florida Furrkids knew.  They said, “Yes, you are on the Carrie B. The paddlewheel boat leaves from a great part of Ft. Lauderdale and you can see lots of nice homes and yachts on the tour. Mom says there are some nommy restaurants in that area too. Why don’t you rent a car and drive up to see us? The Florida Furkids.”  Sadly I don’t drive. Although I’d like to.

Well this one was a hard one. I’ll have to go some place easier next week… maybe. At any rate, Derby and Ducky finally found me, “The diner in North Bend, WA. Now go home for Easter and get lots of treats.” I wasn’t quite by the Diner (which is actually Twedes Cafe and they do have a very good cherry pie), but Derby and Ducky also got the mountain in the background, “Iffin’ you want a mountain name, Mount Si?”

Well, I have to say that actually Flynn got the mountain name first. You go Flynn!

And Cory knew it was in Washington which helped other cats narrow it down.  The Poupounette kitties knew my clues, “Taking your clue, Chey, Twin peaks was filmed in Snowqualmie and North Bend…” which probably helped the other cats head to North Bend.

I know this was a hard one. This was a photo for a potential picture of Mountain View Wellness Center for the website, although the Woman got a better one with the name on the building and everything. We thought that would have been too easy. She really needs to go someplace interesting. Perhaps next week Flynn will think up some place for me to go again and I’ll check out that area.  Or Ireland. The Male has decided he wants to move to Ireland. I guess housing is well priced there… (rolls her eyes).

And we hope that everyone has a very wonderful Easter.

Well, alas I am still stuck in Seward, Alaska as no one found me. Nigel got the closest saying, “Anchorage Alaska! Nigel is helping mom google paw tonight…and cruise FB!”.  Or maybe Cory said that was what Nigel said.  He needed to search a little harder.

Many people thought maybe I was in British Columbia but I was farther north, in Alaska.  I’m surprised that it was that hard. I tried to give lots of hints here and also on Facebook but no one found me.

As to those who wonder why I am north, I will give a hint.  Soon the Woman and the Male are going on vacation to Cancun.  Yes, that should be farther south and a different selection of cool places to find me.  And if I stay lost there, at least it’s just one big litter box with sunshine!  Did you know we had snow here yesterday? Yuck.

Well, I was wandering around looking for Jonesie so I could get to the party this weekend.  I got a little lost, but Cory immediately came by and said, “OMC! It’s Mount Hood from the east side and you are headed to our house for Jonesie’s party!”  So I went over the river and around the mountain and through a few woods to Cory and Jonesie’s house.

The Purrfections knew where I wasn’t, even if they didn’t know where I was.  They knew I was not on the east coast. I think I should acknowledge cats when they can rule out half a continent.  Team Tabby and Ayla, Iza and Marley knew where I was, but they were not as fast as Cory. Of course, she didn’t have nearly as far to go!

Now you may be wondering why I showed Jonesie when Cory found me.  Well, it’s cause I was on my way to the Gotcha Day party there!  And that was Jonesie’s day!  Of course, Cory does get all the credit, but did she really want me showing all those vet photos of her?

Well Molly Malone appears to be very famous in the blogosphere. Truffle and Brulee immediately came by and said, “We think we found you. You’re at the Molly Malone statue at the Corner of Grafton St and Suffolk St. in Dublin, Ireland.”  And they were right.

Max has friends with a crash pad not far from there and Austin and Sparky Spitfire are not all that far away (as the crow flies)!  Wow.  Lots of cats to hang with before I head over.

And I should like to say that once again, I must give extra thanks to Eric and Flynn whose person allowed us to use their photos once again!  It’s great to have people who allow us to use images when the woman isn’t traveling much… Sigh

Well this one was a tough one. I thought I was going to be lost forever and on my birthday.  Eric and Flynn suggested this place and so I went.  But no one knew anything. They suggested it was the spotty dogs and that helped Derby and Ducky narrow it down to the Dalmatian Coast in Croatia.  But where was I?  I suggested the boys were split up over where to send me and on Facebook I said that everyone should split up to find me.  Well finally! Someone got the clue.

Derby and Ducky said, “After a bit more searching you are in the town of Split in Croatia on the Dalmatian Coast. In one of the lovely squares they have, not sure which one, but we will split up to find you!”

Laila and Minchie said, “Is it the Mediterranean square and palace in Split, Croatia? If so, let the party begin!”

Well, then Eric and Flynn came by and said, “The square is known by the locals as the Old Market Square, but it is very possible that is just a local name and the official name is Mediterranean Square especially as it looks out onto the sea. The palace they mention Diocletian’s Palace is actually the whole of the old walled city of Split.”  This means that Laila and Minchie might be a little more correct, but only just!  And I wonder if they could have done it without the help of their friends just north of them?

Wow, that was one scary birthday. Next time, hopefully I’ll be home for it!

Baby Katie proves that you can be cute and smart.

Given the speed with which she guessed and how often she has found me, I think Katie get’s Mao’s Smarty Pants award (a nickname to be worn with pride through the Blogosphere).  Mere moments after I was lost, I was found.  Katie said, “Are you at the St. Mark’s Clock Tower in Venice, Italy?”

Why yes, yes I was. Little Isis came by and said, “We hope you get some fishy flakes, Chey! Like Pisces fishy flakes! Don’t be late for your treat, by looking at this clock! My human thinks this is the Zodiac Clock in Venice. Maybe we can all go for a gondola ride and ask tourists “Hey, what’s your sign?”

Both cats were right!  Wow.  Venice must be a popular hangout!  Fortunately I was found so quickly, as Prancer Pie said he missed the boat.  Or perhaps he missed the gondola?

And once again, thanks to my friends Eric and Flynn for sending me to some creative places.  I can only hope that this starts giving other cats a chance who might not always know where I am!  And purrs to Little Miss Isis as well as that handsome boy Eric (although with breakfast in bed, maybe we should all take a page from his book?)