I got my cat a tall scratching post from a farm store. He loves it cause he can streaches out while he's scratching. I don't have room for a cat tree or those lovely multi level play grounds but I made room for this post. It has thick rope wrapped around it and he's nearly cut it in half despite the fact I clip his nails! He loves it. I had one of the short ones but he didn't love that.

It's a lovely, lovely day out. Calm, sunny and not too hot or humid. As soon as the shade covers the deck I'm going out to enjoy it.