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Title: CATS
Post by: Zzzptm on February 13, 2018, 02:01:12 PM
Title: Re: CATS
Post by: Vyn on February 13, 2018, 07:56:08 PM
Like, cats, man. Cats...
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Post by: Zzzptm on February 13, 2018, 08:41:58 PM
GET IN DA BUKKIT, CATT!!!


Title: Re: CATS
Post by: Zzzptm on February 14, 2018, 12:42:37 PM


Cats are liquids. PROOF!^^^
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Post by: Billy Underdog on February 14, 2018, 04:45:45 PM
Main difference between cats and dogs:



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Post by: Zzzptm on February 14, 2018, 05:03:30 PM
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Post by: Charger on February 15, 2018, 02:52:43 AM
Why are cats so awesome?

Who knows but they just are!


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Post by: Zzzptm on February 15, 2018, 06:21:21 AM
There's a Japanese illustrator who created a series called "What's Michael?" I found out there are animations based on his creations.

This first one is very... Japanese...



It's not very long at all before the :wha: factor kicks in.
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Post by: Zzzptm on February 15, 2018, 06:22:39 AM
Then I found an Italian-dubbed version of the cartoon that looked to be more straightforward as an animation (no translation really necessary) that strangely tied in to the first cartoon...

Title: Re: CATS
Post by: Thelemech on February 22, 2018, 02:02:40 AM
I LOVE cats!!! I have one who is almost 17 years old and his name is Garfield. My little buddy  8)
Title: Re: CATS
Post by: Sabbabbath on February 22, 2018, 05:40:14 AM
Cats, like humans, are certainly among the most intelligent and most stupid animals of all at the same time. But of course cats are a 100 times sweeter and cooler than humans.

There are so many great videos with cats, I have no idea how to pick one for posting.
Title: Re: CATS
Post by: Zzzptm on February 22, 2018, 07:20:34 AM
Cats, like humans, are certainly among the most intelligent and most stupid animals of all at the same time. But of course cats are a 100 times sweeter and cooler than humans.

There are so many great videos with cats, I have no idea how to pick one for posting.

You do it like this:

1. Go to YouTube
2. Type in "cats"
3. POAST THEMM ALLLLLLLL MUHUHUHAHAHAHAHA

Title: Re: CATS
Post by: Vyn on February 22, 2018, 08:28:24 AM
Cats...know secret information. It's this knowledge that drives their aloofness. I can only conclude that cats are aliens.
Title: Re: CATS
Post by: Zzzptm on February 22, 2018, 10:00:40 AM
Dogs look up to us, cats look down upon us, rats treat us as equals. - Winston Churchill (sometimes, it's with pigs instead of rats, but either one works.)
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Post by: Axefiend on February 22, 2018, 11:38:59 AM
My little guy, listening to "Dogs".

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJ5yEQA2LsE&t=0s&index=3&list=PL-WmcB7eNpq3BSjqiSBpRHmo7LyXdDKgU
Title: Re: CATS
Post by: Charger on February 22, 2018, 12:23:31 PM
:D

He is very concentrated.  :yes:
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Post by: Zzzptm on February 22, 2018, 01:14:07 PM
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Post by: Billy Underdog on February 23, 2018, 05:02:20 AM
I have to point out that the fact that dogs  are able to relate to us, are loyal and possible to train, while cats are more what we like to call "independent" show that dogs are actually the smarter ones. Jus sayin...  :-[
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Post by: Charger on February 23, 2018, 05:23:40 AM
I have to point out that the fact that dogs  are able to relate to us, are loyal and possible to train, while cats are more what we like to call "independent" show that dogs are actually the smarter ones. Jus sayin...  :-[

Well that is a bit of an over generalization. Cats can be extremely social as well. Like my Leo for instance, he is pretty much all the time with me. Either sleeping/sitting next to me or on my lap. Generally he is in the same room as me for as much has possible.

Cats can take care of themselves and they can pee and take a dump without the need of being told to do so...so yeah that's more independent than dogs for sure.
Title: Re: CATS
Post by: Billy Underdog on February 23, 2018, 06:16:20 AM
I have to point out that the fact that dogs  are able to relate to us, are loyal and possible to train, while cats are more what we like to call "independent" show that dogs are actually the smarter ones. Jus sayin...  :-[

Well that is a bit of an over generalization. Cats can be extremely social as well. Like my Leo for instance, he is pretty much all the time with me. Either sleeping/sitting next to me or on my lap. Generally he is in the same room as me for as much has possible.

Cats can take care of themselves and they can pee and take a dump without the need of being told to do so...so yeah that's more independent than dogs for sure.

Bambi do come and tell me when she needs to go out. It's not like they shit on command, you know. :) Dogs are better at adjusting to surroundings, too. But, hey, i'll just go make my own thread about dogs (mopeyface)
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Post by: Zzzptm on February 23, 2018, 07:21:22 AM
But, hey, i'll just go make my own thread about dogs (mopeyface)

Yes, that's perhaps for the best. :)

Now we are going to continue to talk about cats here...

:buhbye:
Title: Re: CATS
Post by: Billy Underdog on February 23, 2018, 07:28:53 AM
You should add a moping smiley. I'm going to need it...
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Post by: Zzzptm on February 23, 2018, 07:33:56 AM
You should add a moping smiley. I'm going to need it...

OK, I'm on it, sure thing...

:buhbye:

^ This is hilarious, excellent smiley suggestion!

Now for the cats:

Title: Re: CATS
Post by: Sabbabbath on February 23, 2018, 10:44:18 AM
My little guy, listening to "Dogs".

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJ5yEQA2LsE&t=0s&index=3&list=PL-WmcB7eNpq3BSjqiSBpRHmo7LyXdDKgU

Awesome: he seems to keep watching the spinning of the vinyl without getting excited or upset about it at all. Also, pretty relaxed around Dogs obviously. Nice!
Title: Re: CATS
Post by: Zzzptm on February 23, 2018, 03:21:30 PM
We've got 4 cats in my house. One of them, a tortoise-shell, likes to get me to lift the covers on the bed so she can cuddle up next to me. Once she settles in, she purrs for Texas!
Title: Re: CATS
Post by: Typhon on February 25, 2018, 06:32:10 PM
Speaking mathematically:

     Cats > Dogs
Title: Re: CATS
Post by: Zzzptm on February 26, 2018, 09:52:02 AM
Speaking mathematically:

     Cats > Dogs

Correct.

Here is proof:

Title: Re: CATS
Post by: Zzzptm on February 28, 2018, 10:19:46 PM
CAT CAN INTO SLED!

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Post by: Sabbabbath on March 01, 2018, 10:50:58 AM
Awesome cat videos!!!
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Post by: Zzzptm on March 02, 2018, 06:55:33 PM
Awesome cat videos!!!

Yes they are. I subscribe to Maru, the cat that loves the boxes:

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Post by: BOGBLAST on March 03, 2018, 10:09:50 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPJGX4TFtPI
Title: Re: CATS
Post by: Zzzptm on March 05, 2018, 12:17:20 PM


MUNCHKIN CATS!!!!!!!!!111!!!!!!~~!!!one!!!!eleven!!!!!~~~!!!!
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Post by: Thelemech on March 26, 2018, 03:55:37 PM
Awesome cat videos!!!

Yes they are. I subscribe to Maru, the cat that loves the boxes:



That cat is so damned cute, and he/she looks like my cat Garfield.
Title: Re: CATS
Post by: JSTHECONQUEROR on March 29, 2018, 11:59:22 AM
This thread is full of high quality pussy!
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Post by: Freeyyaa on March 31, 2018, 03:09:08 PM
These are not norsk skogkatter! These are siberian tomcats Pooh and Tyoma from Barnaul-City!
https://youtu.be/tacVbS9495E
Title: Re: CATS
Post by: Typhon on March 31, 2018, 03:50:27 PM
^^^^^^
Beautiful looking cats there, Freeyyaa.  Thanks for the video.
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Post by: Charger on March 31, 2018, 05:08:45 PM
Love those big long haired cats! They look soooooo cute!
Title: Re: CATS
Post by: BOGBLAST on March 31, 2018, 08:52:28 PM
They look well suited for their environment.
Title: Re: CATS
Post by: Zzzptm on April 01, 2018, 10:54:25 AM
I have a cat named Kyle that looks just like the Sibir farm cats. He's a real charmer when he decides to flop down on me and lets me know that I'll be petting him for the next half-hour.

Now I have to investigate Koshlandia YouTube channel...
Title: Re: CATS
Post by: Freeyyaa on April 01, 2018, 12:28:49 PM
Go and watch. It is a very popular feline video channel.
Title: Re: CATS
Post by: Zzzptm on April 01, 2018, 01:18:17 PM
Go and watch. It is a very popular feline video channel.

Subscribed!
Title: Re: CATS
Post by: BOGBLAST on May 08, 2018, 12:28:35 AM
I like the music in this commercial:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hhd9l-IIhGo
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Post by: Zzzptm on May 11, 2018, 07:48:08 AM
Mosh pit cats!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YL12P0Litfg
Title: Re: CATS
Post by: Charger on September 24, 2018, 05:52:20 AM
I just thought I'd share a bit of sad news about my Leo...

It seems that he has gotten some sort of a balance problem over the course of the past few days. It seems to be hard for him to stand upright sometimes and when ever he shakes his head he nearly falls down.

I'll be calling the vet tomorrow (there are a very limited number of call times for the local vet and since Leo gets super stressed in car rides I can't really take him farther.) and see what they say. From what I could gather it could be anything from an inner ear infection to a kidney problem to a brain tumor.

I am seriously worried now as he is my best and only friend and if this turns out to be something really serious and god forbid deadly I do not know how or if I can carry on as then I'd be virtually all alone.

So please guys send out some positive energy to Leo if you can...

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1971/43972023795_2cc0ffca5f_z.jpg)
Title: Re: CATS
Post by: Thelemech on September 24, 2018, 06:54:30 AM
Sending some good energy and love for your cat Charg! I hope he will be OK.
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Post by: Zzzptm on September 24, 2018, 07:21:05 AM
Hoping for the best for you and your companion, Charger.
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Post by: Typhon on September 24, 2018, 07:46:09 AM
Nice looking cat.  How old is he?
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Post by: Jack the Stripper on September 24, 2018, 07:56:32 AM
Wishing all the best to Leo and yourself Charger. Hopefully it's not serious and he can make a full and speedy recovery.
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Post by: Billy Underdog on September 24, 2018, 08:08:10 AM
Good vibes sent
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Post by: Charger on September 24, 2018, 09:14:08 AM
Thanks guys! Much appreciated!


Nice looking cat.  How old is he?

He's 16...
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Post by: Tyr66 on September 24, 2018, 10:24:43 AM
Sending plenty of good and positive vibes for Leo , Charg' . Hope the best for your companion .
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Post by: Charger on September 24, 2018, 01:02:33 PM
Thank you brother Tyr!
Title: Re: CATS
Post by: Typhon on September 24, 2018, 04:51:04 PM
Nice looking cat.  How old is he?

He's 16...

Wow!  If he was with you most of his life, that's a long time.  Hope things work out for the 2 of you.
Title: Re: CATS
Post by: BOGBLAST on September 25, 2018, 01:30:38 AM
More positive energy sent your way. All the best Charge.
Title: Re: CATS
Post by: Charger on September 25, 2018, 05:20:13 AM
Wow!  If he was with you most of his life, that's a long time.  Hope things work out for the 2 of you.

He was born in this house. So yeah. He's been with me his whole life.


Thanks Bog for the wishes.

Just got off the phone with the vet and wasn't good news. She said that balance problems for a cat of this age usually means something very serious. So time to prepare for the worst I guess. I'll be seeing the doc on Thursday so then we'll perhaps know more.
Title: Re: CATS
Post by: Charger on September 27, 2018, 08:15:20 AM
Came back from the vet...

Not really much information unfortunately, but blood tests have been drawn and he got some antibiotics and a shot of cortisone which is supposed to help with the balance issues.

The vet thought that it very well might be an inner ear problem but didn't rule out tumors...

Now we just gotta wait and see if the antibiotics help....if they do then things would be looking good...if not....well...
Title: Re: CATS
Post by: BOGBLAST on September 27, 2018, 11:31:06 PM
Let's hope the antibiotics work man, keep lovin' that cat.  :)
Title: Re: CATS
Post by: Zzzptm on September 29, 2018, 01:30:49 PM
So I came home from travels yesterday. All three of my cats had to come by to give me a sniff... and then waited for me to give them a skritch. :)
Title: Re: CATS
Post by: Zzzptm on April 18, 2019, 11:08:34 AM
Attention all cat lovers: You must, you simply MUST come to Amsterdam to see the Cat Museum here! It is an absolute gem of a place. I took two walks through it, I was having so much fun. It is full of cat-related art and advertising and, yes, even actual cats. :) I'm glad I was able to take a few hours from business today to visit that lovely little place.
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Post by: AnnoMundi on April 18, 2019, 02:21:02 PM
Attention all cat lovers: You must, you simply MUST come to Amsterdam to see the Cat Museum here! It is an absolute gem of a place. I took two walks through it, I was having so much fun. It is full of cat-related art and advertising and, yes, even actual cats. :) I'm glad I was able to take a few hours from business today to visit that lovely little place.

You sure travel a lot Z.
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Post by: Zzzptm on April 21, 2019, 09:34:49 AM
I do like to get around. :) I got bit by the travel bug back in 2006 when I got a chance to go to China (I wrote a history of China, and my publisher sent me over there). Since then, I've been to several countries and have done some massive road trips with the family around historical themes.

I also now travel 30-40% of the time for my work. This month, it's 100% travel, so it was nice to have at least a few days to play, even if I couldn't have my wife with me on this trip. Once the kids are 100% on their own, we're looking at her coming with me as an option. If it's a place like Scranton, she'll wish me well as she sees me off. If it's a tad more exotic, she's up for joining along.
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Post by: Zzzptm on June 15, 2019, 12:13:09 PM
We said goodbye today to our lovely, friendly tortoise-shell cat Izzy. We were blessed to know her for 10 years, but don't know how old she was when we got her. A friendlier cat I've never known. She was old and got thin and slow - today, she pretty much just went to sleep and didn't wake up.

She was such a sweet little cat, and I'll have memories of her settling on my lap as I worked from home, typing while she purred.
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Post by: Thelemech on June 15, 2019, 12:19:32 PM
 :'( that sucks Zed. A cat can  become such a valued member of the family.
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Post by: AnnoMundi on June 15, 2019, 12:22:11 PM
We said goodbye today to our lovely, friendly tortoise-shell cat Izzy. We were blessed to know her for 10 years, but don't know how old she was when we got her. A friendlier cat I've never known. She was old and got thin and slow - today, she pretty much just went to sleep and didn't wake up.

She was such a sweet little cat, and I'll have memories of her settling on my lap as I worked from home, typing while she purred.

My thoughts are with you Z, sorry to hear that, you’re a good guy.
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Post by: Charger on June 15, 2019, 12:30:07 PM
Awww man...that's horrible. Losing a cat is just like losing a family member cause that's what they are. So sorry for your loss buddy.
Title: Re: CATS
Post by: Zzzptm on June 17, 2019, 11:53:18 AM
Thanks, guys. I do appreciate the kind words.

The next oldest cat has already begun to assume leadership roles in coming to be with me more frequently during the day.
Title: Re: CATS
Post by: Charger on October 02, 2019, 01:59:27 AM
Say hello to my new little friend:

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48830326953_a6da43b25f_z.jpg)
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Post by: Axefiend on October 02, 2019, 07:57:51 AM
^^^ Nice new addition to the family!
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Post by: Thelemech on October 02, 2019, 11:57:03 PM
Say hello to my new little friend:

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48830326953_a6da43b25f_z.jpg)

 :love: such a beautiful little kitten!!! Awesome Charger!!
Title: Re: CATS
Post by: Zzzptm on October 03, 2019, 04:11:31 PM
Awwwwwww!!!

:D
Title: Re: CATS
Post by: Charger on October 04, 2019, 10:56:06 AM
Thanks guys...the little guy is doing well...he's already sleeping on my lap and spending time in bed with me every night... Leo's bit afraid of him though so they don't share  the bed.

Now I do have the daunting task of naming the little bugger...it's always a hard task...as I want the name to be bilingual...english and finnish...and that's not easy.
Title: Re: CATS
Post by: Zzzptm on October 15, 2019, 01:54:48 PM
Give him a name in Finglish!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Finglish

Title: Re: CATS
Post by: Charger on October 15, 2019, 03:22:58 PM
Hahahah! Yeah...no.
Title: Re: CATS
Post by: Zzzptm on October 15, 2019, 08:14:04 PM
The Finglish words for geek and nerd are particularly funny. :D
Title: Re: CATS
Post by: Freeyyaa on October 05, 2020, 10:52:10 AM
(https://a.radikal.ru/a35/2010/13/7476cf6a9b8c.jpg) (https://radikal.ru)

My cat.
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Post by: Zzzptm on October 05, 2020, 10:56:33 AM
Beautiful coat, very fluffy feline, there. I've got a cat with a coat like that, but he always attacks to let us know when he's done being petted. So we pet with care and caution... :)
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Post by: Charger on October 05, 2020, 11:29:18 AM
(https://a.radikal.ru/a35/2010/13/7476cf6a9b8c.jpg) (https://radikal.ru)

My cat.

Nice one! Looks even bit more fluffy than my Sly does!
Title: Re: CATS
Post by: Charger on October 06, 2020, 08:57:55 AM
Sly is tired after a hard day's work...

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50427676597_149fec136c_c.jpg)
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Post by: Vyn on October 06, 2020, 01:59:20 PM
hahaha, great picture!
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Post by: Zzzptm on October 06, 2020, 03:43:05 PM
I've got my gray tux cat Zoe curled up on my lap, makes it very difficult for me to get up and take breaks, when she's comfy like that.
Title: Re: CATS
Post by: Charger on October 08, 2020, 09:31:16 AM
^^^

Haha! I know the feeling. Leo tends to do that too. Sly's not much of a lap sleeper but Leo quite often is...especially when I'm watching tv...makes it hard to have a bathroom break!
Title: Re: CATS
Post by: Zzzptm on October 08, 2020, 01:04:54 PM
My wife and daughter come back from their travel to Yellowstone tonight, so my cats will go back to hanging out with them during the day, starting tomorrow.
Title: Re: CATS
Post by: Charger on December 10, 2020, 02:47:22 PM
Cats...forget about nine lives....how about nine heads!?

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50702998853_0b2a057a6c_z.jpg)
Title: Re: CATS
Post by: Zzzptm on December 11, 2020, 07:54:20 AM
:rofl:


Great pic!

In other cat news, we're planning on getting two kittens in the coming weeks. That will bring our total back up to 4 in the house. Looking forward to waking up at 2am to claws on my head from an overexcited cat. :D
Title: Re: CATS
Post by: Charger on December 11, 2020, 07:57:24 AM
^^^
Oh that sounds awesome! We demand pics of the little cuties once you get them!
Title: Re: CATS
Post by: KiloDeltaCharlie on December 11, 2020, 08:10:50 AM
@Zss

Are you using Houston SPCA? I only mention it because they've been showing Animal Cops: Houston a lot on one of my TV stations recently, and they adopt out 100s of animals a month
Title: Re: CATS
Post by: Zzzptm on December 11, 2020, 09:03:40 AM
^^^
Oh that sounds awesome! We demand pics of the little cuties once you get them!

Well alrighty, then. :D

***

Houston is about 200 miles from here, so we're using a local shelter. :)
Title: Re: CATS
Post by: Tyr66 on February 06, 2021, 02:58:50 AM
Cats don't like dogs who fart in their sleep  ;D
Title: Re: CATS
Post by: Vyn on February 06, 2021, 07:18:59 PM
lol that's awesome.
Title: Re: CATS
Post by: Zzzptm on February 07, 2021, 03:41:42 PM
That cat is TIRED of having to deal with that dog! :rofl:
Title: Re: CATS
Post by: Zzzptm on February 10, 2021, 08:28:12 AM
"I'm not a cat."

Title: Re: CATS
Post by: KiloDeltaCharlie on February 10, 2021, 04:36:55 PM
^^^
I do like that Zoom failure, it's all over the news here. Did you see the Handforth Parish Council zoom meeting which went viral about a week ago?
Title: Re: CATS
Post by: Zzzptm on February 10, 2021, 04:38:54 PM
No, I did not. What happened there?
Title: Re: CATS
Post by: KiloDeltaCharlie on February 10, 2021, 05:15:23 PM
I don't know if this article shows all of it, maybe just edited hi-lights:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-manchester-55949657 (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-manchester-55949657)
Title: Re: CATS
Post by: Zzzptm on February 11, 2021, 07:15:41 AM
Wowwwww... I hate to say, but I've had a meeting or two like that on Zoom. Stuff gets real when people don't stay in their lanes.
Title: Re: CATS
Post by: Vyn on February 11, 2021, 07:51:51 AM
People are the best entertainement.
Title: Re: CATS
Post by: Zzzptm on February 11, 2021, 08:02:41 AM
People are the best entertainement.

Au contraire, mon frere!

Title: Re: CATS
Post by: Tyr66 on February 13, 2021, 02:57:49 AM
People are the best entertainement.

Au contraire, mon frere!



 ;D
Seeing these two cats, it's like before / after! the flying kitten makes my day!

like this one :
(https://image.over-blog.com/tdeRxHes-EhavBs-uxXfsM7ACNg=/filters:no_upscale()/image%2F0825364%2F20210212%2Fob_44e723_9tumblr-6394a9ef6f68be2213a46180b98a9a.gif)
Title: Re: CATS
Post by: Zzzptm on February 15, 2021, 10:46:31 AM
Love the energy in kittens... until it's time to sleep and they're finding their nocturnal side! :D
Title: Re: CATS
Post by: Zzzptm on February 28, 2021, 06:27:45 AM
I found a lovely story about a child searching for the right cat, and it's told by the great Bob Mortimer:



It's heartwarming, so take that as a warning or encouragement, as appropriate. :)
Title: Re: CATS
Post by: Tyr66 on March 11, 2021, 06:03:26 AM
Sweet cat always loving and helping friends

Title: Re: CATS
Post by: Zzzptm on March 11, 2021, 09:08:03 AM
^ BEST. CAT. EVER. :)
Title: Re: CATS
Post by: Charger on January 20, 2022, 06:35:32 AM
https://metro.co.uk/2022/01/18/meet-kefir-the-massive-kitten-so-large-people-think-hes-a-dog-15940222/amp/ (https://metro.co.uk/2022/01/18/meet-kefir-the-massive-kitten-so-large-people-think-hes-a-dog-15940222/amp/)

Now that's a big boy!!

https://metro.co.uk/video/ridiculously-massive-cat-considered-kitten-growing-2592423/?ito=vjs-link (https://metro.co.uk/video/ridiculously-massive-cat-considered-kitten-growing-2592423/?ito=vjs-link)

And still cute as hell!
Title: Re: CATS
Post by: KiloDeltaCharlie on January 20, 2022, 07:01:17 AM
Lovely pussy!

Title: Re: CATS
Post by: Zzzptm on January 20, 2022, 08:18:15 AM
If that cat was in 1066, he'd be William the Chonkqueror! If he was in 13th Century Mongolia, he'd be Chonkgis Khan! If he were- OK, no more bad puns with "chonk" in them, but the boi be chonky, for sure!

That lady will NEVER have a Christmas tree in the years to come!
Title: Re: CATS
Post by: Zzzptm on July 19, 2023, 08:02:12 AM
I had an experience this morning and all I could do as it happened was write a poem to capture the experience.

***

CAT O'CLOCK

Wake up, it’s cat o’clock
The worried, hurried wee beastie finds calm comfort in the crook of the cave
Under your sheet
The purr under the whirr of the fan tells you the predictability of the cat’s next move
Has increased a hundred-fold
As it unsurprisingly curls up inside the cavity made by your own curl

And then, at ten past cat, it’s time to get moving again
Until you make the mistake of sitting up to see human time and offer up a lap,
a trap
For that is now where the wee lion sits triumphantly for eternity
And you, the conquered lap, dare not move or even shift position,
Save to lift up the cover where there’s a bit of sick,
a hairball
to come out in the wash
to be done
in the day ahead,
around two hundred past cat
when it deigns give thee freedom again
as it seeks its prey
in the food dish
you’re about to fill
on reduced sleep
because you awoke
at cat o’clock
to offer a place
quiet and calm
beneath the sheets
so the wee beastie wouldn’t climb up the headboard
to inflict DEATH FROM ABOVE
in an unwelcome shower of fur and claw
right
on
your
HEAD

No, it’s better this way –
Waking up early to share a tame time with a tiny tiger,
The slight purr my ample compensation as the clock reaches cat-thirty

The sun finally rises –
The cat shifts a bit
Yawns at the upstart star
Then does a bit of backside licking,
Jealous of all the millennia we’ve wasted on worshipping some dumb old sun when
CATS are
right
here
now
and are desirous of the supplications we offer in the form of steady laps
and tunafish

The trick is to never completely want the cat to stay there,
Because in that precise moment,
A scratch afflicts the thighs where lithe legs leapt away,
cat o’clock over and done ’till another day –
Or whenever you sit down to do some work

Cat o’clock is forever and never, foolish human!
Why tell time by the dumb old sun, it’s boring!
Yawn in rebellion and lick your feet in freedom!
And then put some food in the dish, that the indoor hunt may begin and end

But for now, it’s cat-forty-five and I’m mostly happy with my lot,
With the purrer perched atop my pelvis…
I’ve got things to do,
so
of course,
I won’t be able to do them until I don’t want to do them
and cat o’clock yields to another hour my boss recognizes

Another yawn assures me I’m doing the right thing

I fall in love all over again

And then suddenly, it’s the miaow of doom
And I have to do something about that empty food bowl, chop chop!
Title: Re: CATS
Post by: Charger on April 17, 2024, 09:38:52 AM
As spring comes Sly is turning all brown again...

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53660450898_8bf2f9d34f_c.jpg)

He is typically much more black...not 100% black as cats that have no white spots are hardly ever pitch black. But now he is more brown than ever before!
Title: Re: CATS
Post by: Charger on February 10, 2025, 12:10:17 PM
Sly found himself a new watch tower!

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54319421773_47b276a6fa_c.jpg)
Title: Re: CATS
Post by: Thelemech on February 10, 2025, 02:17:49 PM
 :rockon: great picture of sly 😼
Cat's are so beautiful and probably my favorite animal
Title: Re: CATS
Post by: Vyn on February 10, 2025, 03:53:43 PM
Talk about having the "cat-bird" seat!
Agree w/Thel, cats are awesome.
Title: Re: CATS
Post by: Zzzptm on February 11, 2025, 09:45:01 AM
Awwwwwwwwwww kitty!
Title: Re: CATS
Post by: Charger on February 12, 2025, 04:58:08 AM
Cats indeed are AWESOME!
Title: Re: CATS
Post by: Charger on April 28, 2025, 06:52:59 AM
James May with some cats answering questions!

Title: Re: CATS
Post by: Zzzptm on April 29, 2025, 07:05:25 PM
Yes that was quite cute!