The tent - 2018

Unwrapping the tent

 It's that time of the year again when I set up a tent in the garden. My cheap way to go on vacation with the cats ;)
See last year post about the tent.
It's really nice to be in there when the sun sets and the critters comes out...hedgehogs, bats...

Selecting a spot

Almost there

The first camper has already arrived

Open for business

First guest of Camp McBain

A regular from last year...who still hasn't quite understood how to use the tent

My little tent

 Ever since I was a little kid I've had a passion for tents. Funny as I've never been camping and have never been  a scout either.
Every summer we'd build the tent in the garden...and I'd bring my toys and books in , and have my meals in lunch boxes in there too.

 I decided it was time for a tent again...so I got  the cheapie one from Decathlon. It was crazy easy  to build...took me about 20 minutes all by myself.

It's nice to be able to go in the garden even if the weather is not very warm...nor very dry.
The tent has become my little bubble of peace, away from the real life..which is not very pleasant at the moment.
Also,  I cannot seem to enjoy the garden the way I used to. I miss Pepita who'd follow me around.
I've barely stepped outside other than for mowing the lawn ever since she passed away.

Cats are fairly indifferent...only Bunny (who's technically not my cat) joins me for cuddles and late afternoon naps.

Diego doesn't like Bunny so he won't come inside

 It's nice to be outside again...and it's nice to have all those childhood memories come back...

Cat tent...handmade

As I have too much free time, when a friend sent me this video on how to build a cat tent, I had to try right away.

 OK, the result was a bit less...perfect than planned. Cats were totally unimpressed. No one would go in. Diego and Frank sniffed it and ran away.

 Finally, today, Pepita, after inspecting it from the other side of the room for an hour of so, took the plunge.

She didn't stay in very long, I suppose it's a bit too small...or not classy enough for  Princess Kitten.