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Harri Roadcat vs the kung fu butterfly
Harri and I are on a slow run. We picked up a load Monday afternoon that
delivers 2 days later, but is only a 700 mile run. That means a lot of down time for us. I don't actually mind this time, since it's been allowing me to catch up on my sleep. Monday morning we had to run from south of Fresno to just south of Stockton to pick up our load. Harri hadn't been getting much walking in lately because of our busy schedule so I figured we might try a day walk for a change. And a big change it was, too - we havne't taken anything other than night walks for a couple of months now. When we drove through Fresno I pulled off at Klein's truck stop, got Harri hooked up in her "kittying gear" (harness and leash), and carried her across the street to the remains of an abandonded orchard. We had an excellent time, and Harri for a change didn't mind that it was light out. Lots of interesting plants to smell, a few lizards scurrying around, and some nice butterflys to chase. One butterfly took to the air right in front of Harri. She immediately pounced on it and batted it out of the air. It went down in a mustard bush, and Harri decided she wanted to finish off this butterfly. She would make a big, high pounce, leap up and dash to the other side of the bush and pounce again, dart under the bush and slap upwards - it was quite a sight. Considering that Harri kitten is such an accomplished huntress, the fact that this battle went on for at least 10 minutes tells me this butterfly must have been trained in the martial arts. But Harri didn't give up, and didn't let herself become intimidated by this monstrous fighting butterfly - she kept pouncing and pawing. Finally, winded and panting, Harri adminstered the coup de grace and finished off this warrior butterfly. She had a very satisifed look on her face as she munched it down. Tonight we were back to night walking. We're back in Phoenix, OR, and took an hour and 15 minute dark walk. No killer butterflys tonight, but lots of rick greeblings that needed to be pounced upon and tossed in the air. |
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"Dan M" wrote in message ... Harri and I are on a slow run. We picked up a load Monday afternoon that delivers 2 days later, but is only a 700 mile run. That means a lot of down time for us. I don't actually mind this time, since it's been allowing me to catch up on my sleep. Monday morning we had to run from south of Fresno to just south of Stockton to pick up our load. Harri hadn't been getting much walking in lately because of our busy schedule so I figured we might try a day walk for a change. And a big change it was, too - we havne't taken anything other than night walks for a couple of months now. When we drove through Fresno I pulled off at Klein's truck stop, got Harri hooked up in her "kittying gear" (harness and leash), and carried her across the street to the remains of an abandonded orchard. We had an excellent time, and Harri for a change didn't mind that it was light out. Lots of interesting plants to smell, a few lizards scurrying around, and some nice butterflys to chase. One butterfly took to the air right in front of Harri. She immediately pounced on it and batted it out of the air. It went down in a mustard bush, and Harri decided she wanted to finish off this butterfly. She would make a big, high pounce, leap up and dash to the other side of the bush and pounce again, dart under the bush and slap upwards - it was quite a sight. Considering that Harri kitten is such an accomplished huntress, the fact that this battle went on for at least 10 minutes tells me this butterfly must have been trained in the martial arts. But Harri didn't give up, and didn't let herself become intimidated by this monstrous fighting butterfly - she kept pouncing and pawing. Finally, winded and panting, Harri adminstered the coup de grace and finished off this warrior butterfly. She had a very satisifed look on her face as she munched it down. An honorable death for such a great warrior! I have this picture in my mind of Harri in a kimono with a Katana in her belt....LOL. -- Mathew Butler to 2 kittens: Chablis & Muscat En Vino Veritas |
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An honorable death for such a great warrior! I have this picture in my mind
of Harri in a kimono with a Katana in her belt....LOL. I suspect that's just how she pictured herself |
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Dan M wrote:
Harri and I are on a slow run. We picked up a load Monday afternoon that delivers 2 days later, but is only a 700 mile run. That means a lot of down time for us. I don't actually mind this time, since it's been allowing me to catch up on my sleep. Monday morning we had to run from south of Fresno to just south of Stockton to pick up our load. Harri hadn't been getting much walking in lately because of our busy schedule so I figured we might try a day walk for a change. And a big change it was, too - we havne't taken anything other than night walks for a couple of months now. When we drove through Fresno I pulled off at Klein's truck stop, got Harri hooked up in her "kittying gear" (harness and leash), and carried her across the street to the remains of an abandonded orchard. We had an excellent time, and Harri for a change didn't mind that it was light out. Lots of interesting plants to smell, a few lizards scurrying around, and some nice butterflys to chase. One butterfly took to the air right in front of Harri. She immediately pounced on it and batted it out of the air. It went down in a mustard bush, and Harri decided she wanted to finish off this butterfly. She would make a big, high pounce, leap up and dash to the other side of the bush and pounce again, dart under the bush and slap upwards - it was quite a sight. Considering that Harri kitten is such an accomplished huntress, the fact that this battle went on for at least 10 minutes tells me this butterfly must have been trained in the martial arts. But Harri didn't give up, and didn't let herself become intimidated by this monstrous fighting butterfly - she kept pouncing and pawing. Finally, winded and panting, Harri adminstered the coup de grace and finished off this warrior butterfly. She had a very satisifed look on her face as she munched it down. Tonight we were back to night walking. We're back in Phoenix, OR, and took an hour and 15 minute dark walk. No killer butterflys tonight, but lots of rick greeblings that needed to be pounced upon and tossed in the air. Awwwww! I love hearing about Harri Roadcat and her chasing greeblings (even if they are actual critters) Sorry, but flutterbies are nice and some are rare and should not be eaten. But cats will be cats; and Harri is a wonderful cat! More pics soon, I hope? Jill |
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I bet you feel safe with Harri to protect you ;o)
Suz&Spicey |
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When I read your story Dan, for some reason I thought of Puss-N-Boots!
Harri Roadcat is really something. |
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Dan, if you don't collect all of these, put them in chronological order, and
somehow publish them, I am gonna hire a witch to put a curse on you! I look forward everyday to skimming rpca - one of the highlights is when a new Roadcat Tail appears. Moses |
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On Tue, 05 Apr 2005 21:52:36 -0700, Dan M yodeled:
Harri and I are on a slow run. We picked up a load Monday afternoon that delivers 2 days later, but is only a 700 mile run. That means a lot of down time for us. I don't actually mind this time, since it's been allowing me to catch up on my sleep. Monday morning we had to run from south of Fresno to just south of Stockton to pick up our load. Harri hadn't been getting much walking in lately because of our busy schedule so I figured we might try a day walk for a change. And a big change it was, too - we havne't taken anything other than night walks for a couple of months now. When we drove through Fresno I pulled off at Klein's truck stop, got Harri hooked up in her "kittying gear" (harness and leash), and carried her across the street to the remains of an abandonded orchard. We had an excellent time, and Harri for a change didn't mind that it was light out. Lots of interesting plants to smell, a few lizards scurrying around, and some nice butterflys to chase. One butterfly took to the air right in front of Harri. She immediately pounced on it and batted it out of the air. It went down in a mustard bush, and Harri decided she wanted to finish off this butterfly. She would make a big, high pounce, leap up and dash to the other side of the bush and pounce again, dart under the bush and slap upwards - it was quite a sight. Considering that Harri kitten is such an accomplished huntress, the fact that this battle went on for at least 10 minutes tells me this butterfly must have been trained in the martial arts. But Harri didn't give up, and didn't let herself become intimidated by this monstrous fighting butterfly - she kept pouncing and pawing. Finally, winded and panting, Harri adminstered the coup de grace and finished off this warrior butterfly. She had a very satisifed look on her face as she munched it down. Tonight we were back to night walking. We're back in Phoenix, OR, and took an hour and 15 minute dark walk. No killer butterflys tonight, but lots of rick greeblings that needed to be pounced upon and tossed in the air. Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeee! Sounds like a great time! Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com |
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To be honest, that is a great idea. Take photos of Harri. I bet you could
find a publisher and have a great little coffee table book. Be a nice side income! Harri the Truckin' Cat by Dan M "Duke of URL" wrote in message ... Dan, if you don't collect all of these, put them in chronological order, and somehow publish them, I am gonna hire a witch to put a curse on you! I look forward everyday to skimming rpca - one of the highlights is when a new Roadcat Tail appears. Moses |
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In article
outpets.com, "SuzQ" wrote: I bet you feel safe with Harri to protect you ;o) Suz&Spicey You know, that tale gave me an image -- may it never happen -- about Dan being hijacked -- and Harri leaping from the overhead onto the Bad Guy's head. |
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