Loki, God of Mischief (Monday 27th March 2023)

Loki was in a particularly devilish mood on Monday because not long after this picture was taken he re-appeared in C's garden with a young rat dangling from his mouth. Once we had established that the poor rat was dead he was allowed to play with it. He was very proud and could hardly believe his luck at not having his prize confiscated. However, he eventually tired of his play and went inside.

Shortly afterwards a pair of magpies flew into the garden and one of them swooped down onto the rat, snatched it up with its bill and flew off out of sight. Loki searched in vain for it when he returned. He had worn himself out by then and can be seen sleeping it off on a conservatory chair cushion in Extras. It was light enough not to have to use flash, but he was reluctant to open his eyes.

L.
Friday 31.3.2023 (1829 hr)

Blip #3840 (#3590 + 250 archived blips taken 27.8.1960-18.3.2010)
Consecutive Blip #002
Blips/Extras In 2023 #050/265 + #033/100 Extras
Day #4748 (1167 gaps from 26.3.2010)
Lozarithm's Lozarhythm Of The Day #2980 (#2820 + 160 in archived blips)

Cats series
C's Cats series

Loki, God Of Mischief, 27 March 2023 (Flickr album of 9 photos)

Lozarithm's Lozarhythm Of The Day:
Memphis Jug Band (Memphis Sheiks) - He's In The Jailhouse Now (1930)
This came on the radio following an archived conversation between Steve Lamacq and Jack White, chosen by the latter. There have been a lot of versions of the song up to now, including a memorable performance by the Soggy Bottom Boys in the film O Brother, Where Art Thou.
In the Jailhouse Now is an American novelty blues song originally found in vaudeville performances from the early 20th century, usually credited to Jimmie Rodgers. The song's first two verses trace the exploits of Ramblin’ Bob, who cheats at cards and gets caught, while the final verse tells about taking a girl named Susie out on the town and winding up in jail together.  In 1924, Whistler's Jug Band from Louisville, Kentucky, recorded it under the title Jail House Blues.In 1927, Earl McDonald's Original Louisville Jug Band made another recording of the song.Two African-American bluesmen also recorded the song prior to Rodgers: Blind Blake (in 1927), and Jim Jackson (in January 1928). Jackson also copyrighted the song before Rodgers. Finally, in 1930, the Memphis Sheiks (a pseudonym for the Memphis Jug Band) recorded it in a version that  is clearly derived from the Louisville Jug Band performances. (derived from Wikipedia notes)

One year ago:
The Woodland Garden (Goldfinch)