I went out to take a picture of five cats on the outdoor settee. Left to right, Chantilly, Pepplegoose, Ambrosia, and Jasper. Rabelais is up on the pillow. Do you think there's a class system at work here? Is Rabelais, a lowly tabby, not allowed to snuggle with the long-haired cats?
Anyway, while I was out there, I noticed that the view from the deck is improving considerably. Still 90% buds and only 10% blooms, but much better than the boring winter landscape.