A bad place for a cat fight

This morning the conflict between Amelia and Tabitha over
shoulder-riding rights reached a new pinnacle.

As usual, Amelia was waiting for me when I emerged from the shower. She
planned to wait for me to wrap a towel around my shoulders, leap onto
the towel, and groom my hair while I brushed my teeth. Unfortunately,
Tabitha planned the same. I invited Amelia up and got her nicely
settled, then while my back was turned towards Tabitha she jumped on tot
he towel as well. What followed was a close-quarters cat fight.

I've always known that you don't want to stick your hands into the
middle of a cat fight. I can now tell you first hand that you also don't
want your head in the middle of a cat fight. The results are *not*
particularly enjoyable.

The fight lasted only a few seconds, though it felt like several minutes
to me. The patchup job (applying first-aid cream to the scratches on my
head, face, shoulders, arms, underarms, back and butt) took much longer.

This weekend I am *definitely* going to have to get busy designing a
papoose-sling for Tabitha to ride in/on.

Dan

On Wed, 22 Oct 2003 09:24:14 -0700, Dan Mahoney
wrote:

This morning the conflict between Amelia and Tabitha over
shoulder-riding rights reached a new pinnacle.

As usual, Amelia was waiting for me when I emerged from the shower. She
planned to wait for me to wrap a towel around my shoulders, leap onto
the towel, and groom my hair while I brushed my teeth. Unfortunately,
Tabitha planned the same. I invited Amelia up and got her nicely
settled, then while my back was turned towards Tabitha she jumped on tot
he towel as well. What followed was a close-quarters cat fight.

I've always known that you don't want to stick your hands into the
middle of a cat fight. I can now tell you first hand that you also don't
want your head in the middle of a cat fight. The results are *not*
particularly enjoyable.

The fight lasted only a few seconds, though it felt like several minutes
to me. The patchup job (applying first-aid cream to the scratches on my
head, face, shoulders, arms, underarms, back and butt) took much longer.

This weekend I am *definitely* going to have to get busy designing a
papoose-sling for Tabitha to ride in/on.

Dan
A long, heavy bathrobe or a suit of armor would help. MLB

On Wed, 22 Oct 2003 09:24:14 -0700, Dan Mahoney
wrote:

This morning the conflict between Amelia and Tabitha over
shoulder-riding rights reached a new pinnacle.

As usual, Amelia was waiting for me when I emerged from the shower. She
planned to wait for me to wrap a towel around my shoulders, leap onto
the towel, and groom my hair while I brushed my teeth. Unfortunately,
Tabitha planned the same. I invited Amelia up and got her nicely
settled, then while my back was turned towards Tabitha she jumped on tot
he towel as well. What followed was a close-quarters cat fight.

I've always known that you don't want to stick your hands into the
middle of a cat fight. I can now tell you first hand that you also don't
want your head in the middle of a cat fight. The results are *not*
particularly enjoyable.

OUCH!

The fight lasted only a few seconds, though it felt like several minutes
to me. The patchup job (applying first-aid cream to the scratches on my
head, face, shoulders, arms, underarms, back and butt) took much longer.

I think I would put some clothes on before I brushed my teeth if I
were you.

This weekend I am *definitely* going to have to get busy designing a
papoose-sling for Tabitha to ride in/on.

Dan

Nan

Lots of purrs and best wishes for your wounds to heal really fast,
--
Polonca & Soncek

"Dan Mahoney" wrote in message
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This morning the conflict between Amelia and Tabitha over
shoulder-riding rights reached a new pinnacle.
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"Dan Mahoney" wrote in message
...
This morning the conflict between Amelia and Tabitha over
shoulder-riding rights reached a new pinnacle.

As usual, Amelia was waiting for me when I emerged from the shower. She
planned to wait for me to wrap a towel around my shoulders, leap onto
the towel, and groom my hair while I brushed my teeth. Unfortunately,
Tabitha planned the same. I invited Amelia up and got her nicely
settled, then while my back was turned towards Tabitha she jumped on tot
he towel as well. What followed was a close-quarters cat fight.

I've always known that you don't want to stick your hands into the
middle of a cat fight. I can now tell you first hand that you also don't
want your head in the middle of a cat fight. The results are *not*
particularly enjoyable.

The fight lasted only a few seconds, though it felt like several minutes
to me. The patchup job (applying first-aid cream to the scratches on my
head, face, shoulders, arms, underarms, back and butt) took much longer.

This weekend I am *definitely* going to have to get busy designing a
papoose-sling for Tabitha to ride in/on.

Dan

we're sending you some special healing purrs, Dan!
Brenda

Ack, Dan -- many purrs for your speedy healing!
Christine
"Dan Mahoney" wrote in message
...
This morning the conflict between Amelia and Tabitha over
shoulder-riding rights reached a new pinnacle.

As usual, Amelia was waiting for me when I emerged from the shower. She
planned to wait for me to wrap a towel around my shoulders, leap onto
the towel, and groom my hair while I brushed my teeth. Unfortunately,
Tabitha planned the same. I invited Amelia up and got her nicely
settled, then while my back was turned towards Tabitha she jumped on tot
he towel as well. What followed was a close-quarters cat fight.

I've always known that you don't want to stick your hands into the
middle of a cat fight. I can now tell you first hand that you also don't
want your head in the middle of a cat fight. The results are *not*
particularly enjoyable.

The fight lasted only a few seconds, though it felt like several minutes
to me. The patchup job (applying first-aid cream to the scratches on my
head, face, shoulders, arms, underarms, back and butt) took much longer.

This weekend I am *definitely* going to have to get busy designing a
papoose-sling for Tabitha to ride in/on.

Dan

in article , Dan Mahoney at
wrote on 10/22/03 11:24 AM:

This morning the conflict between Amelia and Tabitha over
shoulder-riding rights reached a new pinnacle.

As usual, Amelia was waiting for me when I emerged from the shower. She
planned to wait for me to wrap a towel around my shoulders, leap onto
the towel, and groom my hair while I brushed my teeth. Unfortunately,
Tabitha planned the same. I invited Amelia up and got her nicely
settled, then while my back was turned towards Tabitha she jumped on tot
he towel as well. What followed was a close-quarters cat fight.

I've always known that you don't want to stick your hands into the
middle of a cat fight. I can now tell you first hand that you also don't
want your head in the middle of a cat fight. The results are *not*
particularly enjoyable.

The fight lasted only a few seconds, though it felt like several minutes
to me. The patchup job (applying first-aid cream to the scratches on my
head, face, shoulders, arms, underarms, back and butt) took much longer.

This weekend I am *definitely* going to have to get busy designing a
papoose-sling for Tabitha to ride in/on.

Dan
That's a tad scary. Hope you recover quickly and peace reigns.
Karen

"Dan Mahoney" wrote
This morning the conflict between Amelia and Tabitha over
shoulder-riding rights reached a new pinnacle.

I'll say. Purrs for your wounds to heal quickly. What a pair! And they just
love their Paw so much.

--
Marina, Frank and Nikki
marina (dot) kurten (at) pp (dot) inet (dot) fi

Oh dear Dan, but they must love you an awful lot, maybe that'll
makeup for the scratches. just got a fit of the giggles while I was
typing just Imgining it all happening sorry Purrs for your wounds Jean P

"Dan Mahoney" wrote in message
...
This morning the conflict between Amelia and Tabitha over
shoulder-riding rights reached a new pinnacle.

As usual, Amelia was waiting for me when I emerged from the shower. She
planned to wait for me to wrap a towel around my shoulders, leap onto
the towel, and groom my hair while I brushed my teeth. Unfortunately,
Tabitha planned the same. I invited Amelia up and got her nicely
settled, then while my back was turned towards Tabitha she jumped on tot
he towel as well. What followed was a close-quarters cat fight.

I've always known that you don't want to stick your hands into the
middle of a cat fight. I can now tell you first hand that you also don't
want your head in the middle of a cat fight. The results are *not*
particularly enjoyable.

The fight lasted only a few seconds, though it felt like several minutes
to me. The patchup job (applying first-aid cream to the scratches on my
head, face, shoulders, arms, underarms, back and butt) took much longer.

This weekend I am *definitely* going to have to get busy designing a
papoose-sling for Tabitha to ride in/on.

Dan

Jean H wrote:
Oh dear Dan, but they must love you an awful lot, maybe that'll
makeup for the scratches. just got a fit of the giggles while I was
typing just Imgining it all happening sorry Purrs for your wounds Jean P

Even while I was in the midst of the flashing claws my thoughts were
running towards "gee, they must REALLY like their shouldering time".
Funny how we get so devoted our furkids, isn't it?

Dan