Darlin’s - do y’all like Miss Catt’s new avatar? She thinks it’s a fair representation of herself, includin’ a glass of Bourbon Slush in her hand!

A lady nevah reveals her age, but Miss Catt is especially pleased that, although it looks like her, the avatar still looks quite youthful.

Miss Catt’s late husband, Virgil, certainly enjoyed his evenin’ cigar. He’d set there in a rockin’ chair with friends, reminiscin’ about the past while enjoyin’ handmade Cuban cigars and tall glasses of Bourbon on the rocks. As the evenin’ darkness progressed, the burning tips looked like fireflies winkin’ in the night. Miss Catt certainly does miss that.

Bein’ a true cigar aficionado, Virgil had all the accessories such as a big ol’ fancy humidor, an unusual cutter, special lighters, oh my! And those precous boxes they came in…Miss Catt believes all those cigar things are boxed up in the attic now.

Why, even Sir Walter Raleigh enjoyed a fine cigar, as you can see from this video.

Given Miss Catt’s fondness for the memories cigars bring, she was simply delighted to learn that Thompson’s fine cigars sends bonus cigars to our boys overseas when a body buys from their online store.

If y’all enjoy a fine cigar, Miss Catt will be as pleased rum punch if you buy yours from Thompson’s, so more of our service boys get their free cigars. A toast of her Bourbon Slush to y’all, darlin’s!

Miss Catt, who used to be a fanatical Duplicate Bridge player, is now breathless with the excitement of playin’ Duplicate Poker! She can’t wait to gather up her ladies friends, serve them some Bourbon Slush, and teach them this new game.

Some nice gentlemen took the principles of Duplicate Bridge and applied them to Texas Hold’Em, and they call this excitin’ new online game "Duplicate Poker."

Miss Catt approves of this game because it’s a game of skill and therefore legal, rather than a wild gamblin’ event in a smokey backroom. It’s  played against people sittin’ at another table, who just happen to hold the same cards as y’all have.

By eliminatin’ the element of luck and increasin’ the skill factor, it makes for a fair poker game, and much more mentally challengin’, and Miss Catt always enjoys a challenge.

The nice gentlemen at DuplicatePoker.Com say:

Legally certified as a ‘Game of Skill’ (rather than gambling), we are trusted by U.S banks: this is the only Poker Room to accept credit cards. It’s easy, safe and worry-free! This is not a gambling website.

They go on to reassure us southern ladies that games that are predominately skill-based are legal in most U.S. jurisdictions. Miss Catt most certainly does not want to become a law breaker!

Miss Catt would like to say Welcome to her new Entrecard friends.

Visitin’ all your blogs is a joy, and she sincerely hope you’ll mix up a batch of her Bourbon Slush and make a toast to her every time you sip a glass, just as she will be toastin’ her Entrecard friends. Sippin’ n toastin’ til it’s time for a nap.

Miss Emmlou Harris, Country Music Hall of Famer and proud southern gal, has a big heart for animals that need rescuin’.

This fine woman brings homeless dogs to her very own home, 3 and even sometimes 5 of the poor babies, until they find loving permanent homes.

She also rallies support from the music industry, and heaven knows they have plenty of money to throw around.

Miss Catt adores her ponies, pups and kittie cats. They flock around for their treats every day, and know they are well-loved.

If ya’ll are looking for a sweet new member for your family, make certain sure you look on Petfinder.com. Miss Catt found her very best friend right there.

The Fixin’s

• 1 (6 ounce) can frozen orange juice concentrate
• 1 (12 ounce) can frozen lemonade concentrate
• 1 (46 fluid ounce) can pineapple juice
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 2 cups strong brewed black tea
• 2 cups bourbon whiskey
• 1 (2 liter) bottle lemon-lime flavored carbonated beverage

Now Precious Stir It All Up

In a large bowl or container, mix together the orange juice concentrate, lemonade concentrate, pineapple juice, sugar, tea, and whiskey. Transfer to shallow bowls or dishes, and freeze overnight.

Remove the frozen mixture from the freezer and let stand for about 10 minutes. Chop with a wire whisk or potato masher to make a slushy consistency. Place scoops of the frozen slush into glasses, and top off with the lemon-lime flavored soda.

Now Darlin’ don’t y’all feel better? Miss Catt fixed you right up!