Thien Gretchen: And let me not forget my helpful companion in the field
Thien Gretchen: The bees and Smokey have a great relationship - he respects them, they don't sting him.
Thien Gretchen: Happy 7th birthday to our sweet, crazy Smokey - best honey cat model any beekeeper could have.
Thien Gretchen: My baby Smokey and me
Thien Gretchen: Smokey is so serious sometimes.
Thien Gretchen: Smokey checks out the newly shredded Honey House location
Thien Gretchen: Smokeybear August 2013
Thien Gretchen: Smokeybear August 2013
Thien Gretchen: Smokeybear August 2013
Thien Gretchen: Hello, my Precious.
Thien Gretchen: Smokey is especially fond of lemongrass and basil.
Thien Gretchen: My Smokey and me at lunchtime
Thien Gretchen: Lunchtime shenanigans
Thien Gretchen: Smokeybear
Thien Gretchen: Smokeybear up close
Thien Gretchen: Sleeping Smokey
Thien Gretchen: Being cute is hard work
Thien Gretchen: The Smokester is a ham. But very photogenic.
Thien Gretchen: This is Smokey.
Thien Gretchen: Smokey in deep sleep during summer
Thien Gretchen: Smokey in deep sleep during summer
Thien Gretchen: Smokey in deep sleep during summer
Thien Gretchen: Smokey in deep sleep during summer
Thien Gretchen: Smokey at lunchtime
Thien Gretchen: Smokey at lunchtime
Thien Gretchen: Smokeybear at lunchtime
Thien Gretchen: Mark: Well I guess he got up to do something and got tired. Hilarious kitty.
Thien Gretchen: Not sure why he's so tired but there he snoozes.
Thien Gretchen: Smokey in front of bee boxes
Thien Gretchen: Lounging Smokester in front of bee boxes