OMG!!! First? Is monkeygurl okay?? And on a Soba-butt post, no less. Love you Soba! (Don't make that face!)

She's so pretty, even if she is plotting evil things, and your yard looks lovely!

When I get a shot like that of one of my boys, I'm always tempted to add a "wide load" sign. With Soba, though, that might be asking for trouble, no?

Clearly she doesn't realize how hot it is out there. And that there are zucchini.

Beautiful view. Of the yard. Is that the front or back yard?

Back yard view... yes, she is unaware that the zucchini are just waiting for her....

My Tortie Minnie Pearl has the same backside. Its kinda funny to me because she's not a bit kitty...just has wide hips I guess, like her mom. :)

I also send my greetings to Butt of Sobakawa! :)

She really should stay in the comfy air-conditioning. She'd step out into that heat, and her little kitty bod would shed all that beautiful fur in one fell swoop, and then she'd REALLY have to plot some revenge. Against the weather, maybe.

Skitchies to all the kitties!

hey! 10 Pin Kitty!

Cute tortie butt!!!

Trees with green leaves - true sign of no Francisco!

Does Soba gecker at the birds?

Isn't posting one's hind-quarters online asking for retribution?

*looks shiftily left and right* Just wondering!!

Soba: Human, sleep with one eye open tonight!!

It only looks like she's staring at the backyard - when really she's studying the window latches, and dreaming of opposable thumbs.

And, it's amazing how green your yard looks with no Francisco! Are the trees out front faring as well?

I think it's just her turn to be 'look-out' in case the zukes start storming the house.

The cats take one hour 'look out' watches.. then, it's naptime! :D

Laurie,
Did you ever get the 'package' that I mailed you? I didn't put insurance on it-- and it would be my luck that the first time that I didn't pay for insurance.. my package would be stolen. :*(

I believe they call them 'tocks over on Cute Overload....

Your yard looks very green -- did you take the pic before the advent of ridiculous heat?

And that is the second-cutest tortie butt I have ever seen. (I have to put the "second" in there or Callie will kill me.)

Same shape but different color of a Smiggy butt I see sitting by my sink looking out the window.

Crazy cat always wants to drink out of the spigot.

Cats are always wanting to feel the grass under their feets.
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Soba.

I am at least the 18th commenter.

I am *SO* not worthy. . .

Soba 'Tocks.

Lovely. Apparently its not too hot in the valley. you still have green things.

we're hot AND humid. hair angst. love the south.

Stalking the wild zucchini.

With the zucchini as her minions, the manifesto is getting closer to reality! Beware the zucchini! They are under the mind control of Soba the Great.

Yikes!!! Even from behind Soba is STILL terrifying!!

What repose! What soft powerful energy emanates from The Soba, compelling the zukes to GROW... and a perfectly pretty curved-tail there too. Your yard is wonderful green looking.

BTW, watching your feline family on this blog makes me miss having a cat so much I'm now reviewing the cats & kitties at our local shelter. I think my dog (NOT a cat killer or cat chaser) will soon have a buddy; I'm leaning toward the older cats that have moxie and are slightly 'stern' (at least that is how they are described on the shelter site).

I so needed to see pretty Sobutt today. Thanks. My boss just put a bell down on the counter and said, "anyone who gets stressed out, ring the bell." WTF?? In order to prevent multiple ringings right by my desk, I'm plotting (ala sobatater) to stuff cotton in the bell.

*beep beep beep*

Oh I hope you don't show Soba that picture. Maybe her and the zuchini are plotting word domination together. You have brought them into the house and you never know what they are up to while you are at work or are asleep. Be afraid, be very afraid.

That is such a sweet photo. Makes Bossy a little sad that she sold you off at her Virtual Yard Sale yesterday. Stop by, still more delicious blogs to go, along with musty purple fonts and bad advertising:

http://iambossy.typepad.com/i_am_bossy/2007/07/bossys-virtual-.html

Ah Soba, just sit and wait - the world will come to you!

cecelia -- where do you live? there is a stray that is a teensy baby, only a few months old, and she's loose in my neighborhood. Sweetest thing on the planet. All the neighbors love her and so do I but I can't bring an unknown in right now, we have ... some issues going on in my house.

If you are interested and within say, a five hour's drive of me... email me.

ahh.. my little Bailey has spent some quality time this week sitting in all the windows.. watching the chipmunk that lives in the front yard, and the squirrel in the back... dreaming of when she can go out like Bella (our older cat).. but alas I'm thinking she might be an indoor cat.

Love the tail curl on the Soba 'tocks! She's a plotter for sure. Those ears look like she's preparing to pounce! samm whose catties are piled up on the cushion in the cool family room.

she's totally going to get you for that picture... better sleep with one eye open.

OMG... I have a copy of Giant Word Games too! The big orange book, right there under the (not big) Soba butt.

I swear, Soba butt is not big. Because it would not at all surprise me to find out that all cats have a way of knowing where you sleep.

Queen Soba plotting to take over the world!!

Soba is waiting for the Mother Ship and she has trees growing out of her ears.

Hi Butty!

it is way too green to be as hot as you say. My yard isn't that green and we aren't as hot as you!!
Maybe Soba has overheard the zukes plot to take over the planet...

Hey Laurie, I named one of my new kittens after you. She's one of the 3 that we brought home a few weeks ago (see sad story on my blog; bring a tissue). We have Amy (after Amy Lee from Evanescence, Debbie because she looked like a Debbie to me and one sweet Laurie after my sweet Laurie!! Let me know if you want a photo of your adorable doppelganger!

Laurie, what kind of trees/shrubs make up that hedge in your yard? So pretty. I want some like that!

If it comes down to an epic battle b/w the Sobinator and the zucchini, my money's on Soba.

Soba's Army...she summons her troops!

Does Soba admit to HAVING a butt? Or have you displeased her in some way, that she will only show you her back?

Even Soba's butt is intimidating to this lowly human servant of feline deities.

It looks more like she is staring down the zucchini than planning an escape, methinks.

Her feline majesty on the lookout for the servant bringing the crown and sceptre. And the ermine coat, of course.

Are you still alive? Because I can only imagine that Soba killed you in your sleep last night for posting that photo.

I'm on yourz shelf, fishin for gamez.

Nice butt Soba! You are beautiful! You just keep plotting, lol.

I found your site, Laurie, from Poppy Q the kitty. I will be visiting again!