[Island Girl]

We went back to the marina twice... the second time after dark, her favorite time of day.

It was mostly very quiet and I began the call I have used since I got her. This call only produces results when she wants.... not when I want.

After a few calls we heard a far off meow.... we knew it was her and we were very excited that she was nearby and alive. We could not tell if she was hurt. I kept calling and from time to time she responded. Cessnaair had a spot light and went into the woods where we could hear her meows. He saw her and she ran away... then we knew she was just fine and was going to toy with us..... and she did.

The usual thing to do is to go about my business and she will finally show up. The difference here is that there was no home to show up to in the marina. She is only let outside on the island and never at home in MA.

So we got two chairs out of the car and sat near the woods. Miss kitty would circle us but not come near. At one point she was on a rock and I slowly walked toward her... and she let me. As soon as I got close enough to grab her, she took off. This little scenario went on for over an hour.

Cessnaair walked away and she followed him, but kept a distance. She was having a great time with this. I think she liked knowing she was not alone, but not ready to submit to a boat ride or whatever she thought I would do.

We sat on the wall next to the docks, she sat under a nearby truck. At one point I decided to lay on the ground because when I am in bed she comes and lays next to me. She walked right by and jumped onto a pontoon boat. I thought for sure I could corner her there, but she was too fast... and ran into the woods.

So far my plan was not working. I should have just sat still for the hour! I went down on the grass again, this time with a little baggie of food. She came and sat near me, on the wall. I slowly moved closer to her and in a position to get her when I could outsmart her. I opened the baggie and made it rustle. I had the sly kitty's attention. I put some food in my hand and held it out... Ah... she sniffed...food.

I opened the baggie right next to me and she slowly came to it and started eating. I grabbed her by the scruff of the neck.. then the rest of her... Game Point!

She is mostly happy to be home, and we are very happy to have her back.

The cat missing signs are still at the marina... I will remove them tomorrow.

IG (sigh)

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