The curse of the toilet paper monster.....

My cats like to join me or my brother in the bathroom when we're going
through the evening routines. Last night, Jay, my brother, was shaving.
He wet shaves using foam and a razor. His "Baby girl", Lily was
supervising from the side of the sink.

He dropped a dollop of shaving foam on the floor by accident, so grabbed
some toilet paper to wipe it up. Lily FREAKED. The toilet paper coming
off the toilet roll was too much for her to bear. She puffed up, hissed
at Jay and the toilet roll, and promptly fell in the sink of soapy
water. Apparently, cats can levitate - or certainly Lily can. She was
out of that sink of soapy water faster than greased lightening. She then
set about systematically shredding the toilet paper in the toilet roll
holder and beating the crap out of it. She didn't hold back - she was
very scared by it.

HRFL Tiger went to see what all the fuss was about. Lily was still
freaked, but bless him, HRFL walked up to her and gave her a lick. Lily
stopped what she was doing, HRFL then sniffed the toilet paper, clearly
said something to Lily, she then relaxed and sniffed it herself, he
licked her head and Lily "un-puffed" and calmed down. Jay said he'd
never seen anything quite like it.

HRFL has taken to playing with Lily a lot, and if he sees her beginning
to pester the other two girls (Cleo and Pandora) he distracts her and
plays with her himself. He puts up with being pounced on, having his
tail bitten and chewed, having his ears chewed and pulled and his dinner
being pinched - all by Lily.

Jay has asked that rather than her go to Stuttgart, that instead,
because she's becoming such fast friends with the other cats, that I
hold on to her and she stays at Chez Miles because then he'll see her
more often, because he's home in Cardiff more than Germany.

Of course....it was a really tough decision for me to say yes!! ;o)

Helen M


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Helen Miles wrote:
My cats like to join me or my brother in the bathroom when we're going
through the evening routines. Last night, Jay, my brother, was shaving.
He wet shaves using foam and a razor. His "Baby girl", Lily was
supervising from the side of the sink.

He dropped a dollop of shaving foam on the floor by accident, so grabbed
some toilet paper to wipe it up. Lily FREAKED. The toilet paper coming
off the toilet roll was too much for her to bear. She puffed up, hissed
at Jay and the toilet roll, and promptly fell in the sink of soapy
water. Apparently, cats can levitate - or certainly Lily can. She was
out of that sink of soapy water faster than greased lightening. She then
set about systematically shredding the toilet paper in the toilet roll
holder and beating the crap out of it. She didn't hold back - she was
very scared by it.

HRFL Tiger went to see what all the fuss was about. Lily was still
freaked, but bless him, HRFL walked up to her and gave her a lick. Lily
stopped what she was doing, HRFL then sniffed the toilet paper, clearly
said something to Lily, she then relaxed and sniffed it herself, he
licked her head and Lily "un-puffed" and calmed down. Jay said he'd
never seen anything quite like it.

HRFL has taken to playing with Lily a lot, and if he sees her beginning
to pester the other two girls (Cleo and Pandora) he distracts her and
plays with her himself. He puts up with being pounced on, having his
tail bitten and chewed, having his ears chewed and pulled and his dinner
being pinched - all by Lily.

Awww, Tiger has a soft spot (promise not to tell). That is soooo
sweet.


Jay has asked that rather than her go to Stuttgart, that instead,
because she's becoming such fast friends with the other cats, that I
hold on to her and she stays at Chez Miles because then he'll see her
more often, because he's home in Cardiff more than Germany.

Of course....it was a really tough decision for me to say yes!! ;o)

I was wondering how you were going to manage the separation. Glad to
hear it won't be happening too soon.


Helen M


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"Helen Miles" wrote

Jay has asked that rather than her go to Stuttgart, that instead,
because she's becoming such fast friends with the other cats, that I
hold on to her and she stays at Chez Miles because then he'll see her
more often, because he's home in Cardiff more than Germany.

Of course....it was a really tough decision for me to say yes!! ;o)

well, I'll go to the foot of our stairs!

That's the most astonishing and unexpected turn of events I've ever heard of
:-)

Concatulations to all concerned. But won't Jay's SO be upset?

Purrs
Gordon & the FF

"Helen Miles" wrote in message
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My cats like to join me or my brother in the bathroom when we're going
through the evening routines. Last night, Jay, my brother, was shaving.
He wet shaves using foam and a razor. His "Baby girl", Lily was
supervising from the side of the sink.

My cats are also fascinated and horrified that I like to play in water! ;

He dropped a dollop of shaving foam on the floor by accident, so grabbed
some toilet paper to wipe it up. Lily FREAKED. The toilet paper coming
off the toilet roll was too much for her to bear. She puffed up, hissed
at Jay and the toilet roll, and promptly fell in the sink of soapy
water. Apparently, cats can levitate - or certainly Lily can. She was
out of that sink of soapy water faster than greased lightening. She then
set about systematically shredding the toilet paper in the toilet roll
holder and beating the crap out of it. She didn't hold back - she was
very scared by it.

LOL! Poor baby, attacked by a roll of toilet paper. Sammy would have loved
to be there to help her subdue the monster.

HRFL Tiger went to see what all the fuss was about. Lily was still
freaked, but bless him, HRFL walked up to her and gave her a lick. Lily
stopped what she was doing, HRFL then sniffed the toilet paper, clearly
said something to Lily, she then relaxed and sniffed it herself, he
licked her head and Lily "un-puffed" and calmed down. Jay said he'd
never seen anything quite like it.

HRFL has taken to playing with Lily a lot, and if he sees her beginning
to pester the other two girls (Cleo and Pandora) he distracts her and
plays with her himself. He puts up with being pounced on, having his
tail bitten and chewed, having his ears chewed and pulled and his dinner
being pinched - all by Lily.

AWWWWWWWWW! HRFL Tiger is a true gentlecat!

Jay has asked that rather than her go to Stuttgart, that instead,
because she's becoming such fast friends with the other cats, that I
hold on to her and she stays at Chez Miles because then he'll see her
more often, because he's home in Cardiff more than Germany.

Of course....it was a really tough decision for me to say yes!! ;o)

Of course - you finally accepted your fate, kicking and screaming the whole
time, I'm sure! ;

Hugs,

CatNipped


Helen M


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Helen Miles wrote:
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Jay has asked that rather than her go to Stuttgart, that instead,
because she's becoming such fast friends with the other cats, that I
hold on to her and she stays at Chez Miles because then he'll see her
more often, because he's home in Cardiff more than Germany.

Of course....it was a really tough decision for me to say yes!! ;o)

I'm sure you really didn't want to keep her. ;o)
--
Adrian (Owned by Snoopy and Bagheera)
A House is not a home, without a cat.
http://community.webshots.com/user/clowderuk

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Concatulations to all concerned. But won't Jay's SO be upset?///

Jay is the bigger cat lover of the two, and I think to Anne, the idea
sounded fabulous in principle but then she realised what long hours she
works, the fact that Lily would be cooped up on her own all day without
company in a small appartment, and coupled with the fact Anne travels a
lot it wouldn't be the best life style choice for an over friendly
hyperactive kitten..

Helen M


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oh, what a difficult decision, indeed!
Glad Baby Lily is staying with you. I'm sure HRFL Tiger will also be very
happy.
Lily (USA) and her mama

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Irulan
from the stars we come
to the stars we return
from now until the end of time
"Helen Miles" wrote in message
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My cats like to join me or my brother in the bathroom when we're going
through the evening routines. Last night, Jay, my brother, was shaving.
He wet shaves using foam and a razor. His "Baby girl", Lily was
supervising from the side of the sink.

He dropped a dollop of shaving foam on the floor by accident, so grabbed
some toilet paper to wipe it up. Lily FREAKED. The toilet paper coming
off the toilet roll was too much for her to bear. She puffed up, hissed
at Jay and the toilet roll, and promptly fell in the sink of soapy
water. Apparently, cats can levitate - or certainly Lily can. She was
out of that sink of soapy water faster than greased lightening. She then
set about systematically shredding the toilet paper in the toilet roll
holder and beating the crap out of it. She didn't hold back - she was
very scared by it.

HRFL Tiger went to see what all the fuss was about. Lily was still
freaked, but bless him, HRFL walked up to her and gave her a lick. Lily
stopped what she was doing, HRFL then sniffed the toilet paper, clearly
said something to Lily, she then relaxed and sniffed it herself, he
licked her head and Lily "un-puffed" and calmed down. Jay said he'd
never seen anything quite like it.

HRFL has taken to playing with Lily a lot, and if he sees her beginning
to pester the other two girls (Cleo and Pandora) he distracts her and
plays with her himself. He puts up with being pounced on, having his
tail bitten and chewed, having his ears chewed and pulled and his dinner
being pinched - all by Lily.

Jay has asked that rather than her go to Stuttgart, that instead,
because she's becoming such fast friends with the other cats, that I
hold on to her and she stays at Chez Miles because then he'll see her
more often, because he's home in Cardiff more than Germany.

Of course....it was a really tough decision for me to say yes!! ;o)

Helen M


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"Exocat" wrote in message
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"Helen Miles" wrote

Jay has asked that rather than her go to Stuttgart, that instead,
because she's becoming such fast friends with the other cats, that I
hold on to her and she stays at Chez Miles because then he'll see her
more often, because he's home in Cardiff more than Germany.

Of course....it was a really tough decision for me to say yes!! ;o)

well, I'll go to the foot of our stairs!

My grandfather used to say that, it's the first time I've heard anyone else
say it!

Tweed



That's the most astonishing and unexpected turn of events I've ever heard
of :-)

Concatulations to all concerned. But won't Jay's SO be upset?

Purrs
Gordon & the FF

Helen Miles wrote:

HRFL Tiger went to see what all the fuss was about. Lily was still
freaked, but bless him, HRFL walked up to her and gave her a lick. Lily
stopped what she was doing, HRFL then sniffed the toilet paper, clearly
said something to Lily, she then relaxed and sniffed it herself, he
licked her head and Lily "un-puffed" and calmed down.

Wow! What a good daddy Tiger is! That's really sweet. "Cat culture" in
action!

Joyce

On Wed, 14 Dec 2005 13:01:21 +0000 (UTC), "Helen Miles"
wrote:


That is a remarkable story. A clear case of abstract comunication and
reassurance. And I would love to have seen fierce little Lily
attacking the paper monster!

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CATherine