Sunday, July 25, 2010

A Story of Thor and Coo - クーとソアの不思議な物語

On Friday, July 23rd, an excited comment arrived from Italy telling she had just visited this blog, Coo the Siberian, to find a twin brother of her Siberian cat, Thor.

Elena shared a link to the forum to which she posted Thor's photos and I was stunned to see "Coo" there in Genova, Italy. Here's Thor's photo.

7月23日、金曜日、少し興奮気味のコメントがイタリアから舞い込んできた。たまたまクーちゃんのブログ(Coo the Siberian)を訪れた彼女は、自分の飼っているサイベリアン・キャット=ソア(Thor)の双子の兄弟を見つけたのだ。

飼い主のエレナは、ソアの写真を投稿したフォーラムへのリンクを教えてくれた。それを見て私もびっくり。何とイタリアのジェノバにクーがいるではないか。これはソアの写真。

This is Coo's photo.

Yes, they are twin brothers, indeed!

そして、これはクーの写真。

確かに彼らは双子の兄弟だ!

When Thor is twisted, Coo is also twisted (see next photo).

According to Elena, Elena and Nicola (married last year) chose to call him Thor because of Siberian's dimensions and because the first day he was at home he was so scared of everything that we decide to find a name of "cowardly giant character" like Thor (the Hagrid's dog in Harry Potter saga).

ソアがよじれると、クーもよじれる(次の写真参照)。

エレナによると、去年結婚したエレナとニコラは、サイベリアンが大きい品種であること、そして最初に家に来たときにとても臆病だったことから、ハリー・ポッター・サガの中のハグリッドの犬=ソアのように「大きな臆病者」に因んで名前を付けることにした。

This is Coo.

See, he is twisted in the same manner.

Becaseu Coo's human parents are Japanese, his formal name is Sora-Taro. Sora means sky and Taro means oldest or first boy. However, because the Chinese letter for Sora reads also Coo, which means inanity.

これはクーの写真。

ほら、同じようにねじれてるでしょ。

クーの人間の両親は日本人なので、彼の本名は空(そら)太郎。そしてニックネームはクー。

This is Thor.

Also Thor has never slept in his bed! He always wants to stay in the same room with Elena and Nicola.

Thor's mum and dad are from Russia, from Rossity cattery and now they live here in Italy at Anusia cattery.

これはソアの写真。

ソアも一度も自分のベッドで寝たことがないらしい(クーとそっくり)。いつもエレナとニコラと同じ部屋にいる。

ソアの両親はロシア生まれで、今はイタリアに住んでいる。

This is Coo.

The breeder in NY came from Russia, too. So, Thor and Coo could be relatives each other.

これはクーの写真。

クーを買ったブリーダー(ニューヨーク州)の奥さんもロシア人で、クーの両親もロシア出身。だから、ソアとクーが親戚でも不思議はない。

It seems Thor loves computer, especially keyboard!

ソアもコンピュータが大好きらしい。特にキーボードの上が。

And, of course, Coo loves computer, especially biting cables and walking on the keyboard.

This is a fantastic story: Elena found Thor's twin borther in the deep forest connected by the internet. Really amazing story!

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もちろん、クーもコンピュータが大好き。特にケーブルをかじるのとキーボードの上を歩くのが好き。

このソアとクーの不思議な物語は実にすばらしい。インターネットでつながった深い森の中でエレナがソアの双子の兄弟を探し出した。ファンタジーだね。

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Saturday, July 24, 2010

Coo's Photo of the Week (July 25, 7 Months Old) - 今週のクーの写真

Coo at his home position, which is a corner of the dining table.

クー、ホーム・ポジションにて。ダイニング・テーブルの隅。

I'm relaxed on a cauch.

ソファーの上でリラックス。

Do you need something from me? My tail?

何かほしいんですか? 僕のしっぽ?

OK. Look my eyes. I've got energized. Ready to play.

オーケー。僕の目を見て。エネルギー充填完了。いつでも遊べるよ。

I love towel!!! I can make myself really flat.

タオル大好き! 僕すごく平らになれるんだ。

Too bright. Weather is good today.

ちょっと明る過ぎ。今日はお天気。

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Grooming in the Sun

Coo takes care of himself very well. Althoug he does not like bathing, he is really clean and odor-free.

Sunday, July 18, 2010

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Coo 3.7 kg (7 Months Old)

Coo is 3.7 kg today (7 months old).

Coo weighed less than 1 kg when he joined our family on February 13, 2010 (2 months old)about 2 kg on April 3 (4 months old) and 3 kg on May 9 (5 months old).

Although it seems his grwoth rate has been lowered, he will be at least 7-9 kg, and which could take up to 4-5 years.

Coo loves a trash bag.

With cute eyes reflecting yellow light.  See his cute paws.  Click on the photo to see its larger image!

... and then sleeping finally under a coffee table.

Saturday, July 17, 2010

Coo's Fluffy Tail

As requested by KK, here's a photo of Coo's fluffy tail.  The bottom side is white.

He is not a Japanese raccoon, although I can do fox sleep.

Bonus photo - a big yawn.