Cats, they're taking over. Part 4

[2996 Victor]

My deepest sympathies, Pete, these little creatures are such an important aspect of our lives. RIP Frranko, bless you, old fella.

 

Mark

[John Laidlaw]

Pete, that was heartbreaking to read - I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope the time comes soon where memories of him bring more smiles than sorrow.

[brewerjerry]

Hi

    on my local news in canada, woman spends 50K  to clone cat

  I must admitt i miss my cat i had for 16yrs who passed on a few months ago 

  but i would not spend 50 K for a clone of him 

 

    cheers

       jerry

 

 

https://globalnews.ca/news/8663067/kelowna-woman-spending-50k-to-clone-treasured-cat/

Edited March 22, 2024 by brewerjerry

[Pig of the Week]

Would a clone cat be a viable healthy creature in its own right I wonder? 

She'd perhaps be better using the money to say, give good homes to some unfortunate cats that really need one, or something along those lines ..... 

[brewerjerry]

5 minutes ago, Pig of the Week said:

Would a clone cat be a viable healthy creature in its own right I wonder? 

She'd perhaps be better using the money to say, give good homes to some unfortunate cats that really need one, or something along those lines ..... 

Hi

     That is more or less exactly what the callers said to the radio station about the story 

  cheers

    jerry

[stever219]

Sorry to hear of your loss Pete: like others here I‘ve been there too, three times so far.  The most recent, Sooty, four months short of his 18th birthday, was paradoxically the hardest.  Treasure your memories of Franko in the good times and be happy that you did the best for him m and that you gave him a safe and loving home.  8 months after Sooty’s passing we took on two 2-month old ex-pub kittens; they’re not replacements for our previous trio but they’re good company just the same.  Maybe you’ll find a new friend to care for (or be servant to) but that’s for you to decide, just take your time.

[brewerjerry]

Hi All 

          well more cats in the news here

 

extract quote 

 

" he has about 298 cats, 15 of which are expected to have kittens in the coming days " 

 

 he must like cats

   maybe i may get one of them when they come available  bcspca 

   cheers

     jerry 

 

 

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/200-cats-houston-bcspca-rescue-1.7152586

[airfixpeter]

What is it with cats and boxes as soon as they saw the box it was come hurry up and open it. 

 

[Pig of the Week]

9 hours ago, airfixpeter said:

What is it with cats and boxes as soon as they saw the box it was come hurry up and open it. 

 

 

Doesn't necessarily have to be a cardboard one either.... 

 

[Pete Robin]

Hi chaps

Just wanted to say a big thank you for all of your kind words, thoughts and wishes.

It's much appreciated.

 

Regards

Pete

[Dmitriy1967]

- Dad, I don't want to be photographed, I want to play.

- This is a photo for a British website. Sit down nicely like me and make a smart face.

 

Edited March 29, 2024 by Dmitriy1967

[Billy54]

On 3/23/2024 at 6:30 AM, airfixpeter said:

What is it with cats and boxes as soon as they saw the box it was come hurry up and open it. 

 

 

You buy your cat an expensive bed and when it gets delivered, you open the box and put it out for the rascal and she/he immediatly jumps in the box it arrived in and takes a nap.

Edited March 30, 2024 by Billy54
spelling

[Pig of the Week]

Even a flattened one is just fine.... 

 

[airfixpeter]

Revells new 1/1 scale hawker hurricat fully built just needs feeding three times a day 

 

[Dmitriy1967]

Excellent painting and weathering! How alive!

[Vince1159]

Not sure about the camo though,need to see a shot of the whole kit...

[Admiral Puff]

13 hours ago, airfixpeter said:

Revells new 1/1 scale hawker hurricat fully built just needs feeding three times a day 

 

Only three? You got a bargain! I remember A Certain Ginger Gentleman demanded food any and every time I went anywhere near the kitchen!

[keefr22]

11 hours ago, Admiral Puff said:

A Certain Ginger Gentleman demanded food any and every time I went anywhere near the kitchen!

 

We still have one of them (or he still has two of us to feed him on demand! 🤣)

 

K

[2996 Victor]

On 29/03/2024 at 21:58, Dmitriy1967 said:

- Dad, I don't want to be photographed, I want to play.

- This is a photo for a British website. Sit down nicely like me and make a smart face.

 

Fantastic photo  

[Pigpen]

I had planned to subvert this feline thread with a canine tale as to how earlier this evening our dog stole the printed photo etch instructions to my Revell Tirpitz and bit a comically shaped hole before being bribed to give it back with a Sainsbury's dental chew cunningly placed on the kitchen bin.

 

Unfortunately the cat used it's telepathic powers to ascertain this plan and in a bid to remain the centre of attention carried out a tactical vomit over the document which was drying out on the work surface in the utility room cum man cave.

 

Anyone else modeling from instructions still damp with poodle drool and stained yellow from cat sick tomorrow or am I in a unique position ? I never wanted either of them....

[Pig of the Week]

Tbh the dogs throw up far more often than the cats, who seldom do.. Luckily never on instructions (not that I read em much anyway) 

The snag with moggies, one in particular, is the whole sport of sitting on the table watching me, then waiting for the opportunity to knock small (and vital) kit parts on the floor when I'm not looking... 

[Fnick]

When you try to get out of bed and fail...

Edited April 16, 2024 by Fnick

[Admiral Puff]

I've said it before - this sleeping's hard work!

[flyboy2610]

11 minutes ago, Admiral Puff said:

I've said it before - this sleeping's hard work!

No wonder I feel so tired in the morning!

[Pig of the Week]

9 hours ago, flyboy2610 said:

No wonder I feel so tired in the morning!

In my case thanks to Cat jumping up on me pillow at 3am, purring ,wanting a fuss.... (and one of the pooches wanting to go out for a pee about 4am..)