So, this is Harry - I thought it about time I introduced him as he is
my store's mascot and one of my favourite people. He looks a bit scary
here as his eyes are glowing orange due to the flash on the camera but
I can assure you he is very sweet tempered and only a little feisty. He
is actually very, very funny and has an great sense of humour: he's
into slapstick mostly. When he's not being incredibly entertaining you
can find him down the bottom of the yard "talking" to his friend Fred
who is a largish lizard. However, it being winter, Fred has not been
seen much lately as he is probably hibernating like a sensible reptile
deep in the cellar of his house.I've tried to explain this to Harry but
he still goes out and hangs around Fred's front door hoping for him to
come out.
Harry and I have been watching rather a lot of David Attenborough's "The Life Of Birds" lately. I bought the box set a few months ago and am not ashamed to say we've watched it several times already. Harry and I find the birds both beautiful and fascinating. The woodpeckers of North America are our favourites at the moment.
Speaking of birds, this gorgeous young pelican is a photo taken by Tracy of Etsy shop Hey Harriet. She has a lovely blog too by the way! I personally find birds very difficult to take a photo of but Tracy is a total master at it. Whenever I look at this photo I feel like I'm a sailor at sea looking through a telescope for land!
Hello Harry! You're just lovely! Must get hold of The Life of Birds sometime soon, too!xx
Posted by: Top Bird @ Wee Birdy | July 23, 2009 at 08:52 AM
HARRY!!! oh, harry, how i want to pet thee and play with thee!!!!
harry is GORGEOUS!!
Posted by: drollgirl | July 23, 2009 at 09:20 AM
Oh Harry...those eyessss!
Sam, one of my Pugs is named Hari...after the famous spy Mata-Hari! My neighbor is another Harry...so whenever I call my pug, my neighbor thinks I'm calling him! bahhh...;)
Posted by: lenorenevermore | July 23, 2009 at 09:44 AM
Harry!!! His little pouting mouth is so cute :)
Posted by: Penny | July 23, 2009 at 10:13 AM
Oh man, that picture of Harry frightens me a bit. @_@
Posted by: The Clothes Horse | July 23, 2009 at 03:21 PM
oh man, harry is a cutie pie, even if he is trying to look tough!
Posted by: Diana | July 23, 2009 at 04:11 PM
Well hello handsome Harry! He does look a bit scary but I'll take your word for it that he's not! I love the thought of Harry talking to his friend Fred. You'll have to snap a photo next time they're having a chat. My cat Linus (passed away last year...:( also liked lizards. In a very different way to Harry though. Naughty Linus!
Thanks so much for posting that pelican pic on your fabulous blog! It doesn't matter that you find taking photos of birds difficult when you can draw them so beautifully Sam! xo
Posted by: Tracy | July 23, 2009 at 06:35 PM
harry is darling and love that you describe him as a person (so how i feel about my dogs too!) also, pelicans are great and this photo captures them so well.
Posted by: Down and Out Chic | July 23, 2009 at 11:48 PM
Harry both looks and sounds brilliant - he's a Persian, right? They all look a bit scary, but I've heard that some of them have got some interesting personalities. Your description of him is very funny! Tell Harry from me that I love David Attenborough, too - I grew up with his shows and always was fascinated with how close he would get to the animals.
Btw, thank you so much for your comment on my bird drawing; it meant a lot coming from you. I just showed my mom your art, and she thinks you're really good (and she's actually pretty good herself, with perspective and anatomy and stuff).
Posted by: The Deco Detective | July 24, 2009 at 04:16 AM
Harry is adorable Sam!!! That face...♥♥ He has a Lizard friend? George would probably love a Lizard friend. After reading your post I had to go find my George and give him a kiss. I'm such a cat lady.
Must find 'The Life Of Birds' now, and I love Tracey's photography! And you're right, birds are such hard subjects. :)
Posted by: Gabbi | July 24, 2009 at 05:08 AM
Harry is just a litttttle bit frightening. He kind of looks like he wants to eat my face. Or at least my soul!
Posted by: Georgie Love | July 24, 2009 at 03:07 PM
hahaha I really like that Harry!
Posted by: Mothersvea | July 24, 2009 at 06:26 PM
Aww I hope Harry is not too lonely without Fred. He certainly sounds like a charming character :) Ooh and what an absolutely delightful photograph, I am loving the pelican.
Posted by: dapper kid | July 24, 2009 at 09:42 PM
haha, he looks scary but with all that fur he must be the cuddliest thing on earth!
and thanks for your little package, just received it. so sweet with the extras - got all excited with all those pretty birds!
have a lovely weekend, sam!
xx.
Posted by: miriam | July 24, 2009 at 10:59 PM
Hahahahha! I love this photo- I think by nature, cats have a god given talent at slapstick comedy- particularly their "I meant to do that" attitude.
Posted by: Meghan | July 27, 2009 at 05:59 PM
Look at that face! It's funny how cats look rather mean on pictures. Like no matter how cute they just looked, the second you take the photo it's grumpy-face-time =)
The story about Fred and Harry is just endearing!
And I must compliment your taste in animal films! David's are breathtaking! Morten and I enjoyed the series 'Planet Earth' very much!
Posted by: SusannRomy | July 28, 2009 at 01:51 AM
This picture of Harry is *amazing*. I know it's just the orange glow, but I think the caption for this photo should be, "I hate everyone." That makes me laugh. He's a cutie!
Posted by: Rebecca | August 01, 2009 at 08:07 AM