Why do they like Chinese tea so much?

We cannot leave half-finished cups of tea sitting around anywhere or
else the cats will stick a paw into them and then lap tea off the paw.
We drink mostly Jasmine and Oolong, occasionally Hojicha or some
other, but never "regular" english tea, so we don't know if they like
that kind or not. They seem to love other kinds of tea. Not herbal
tea, just normal tea - the undyed kind.

Isn't this just a tad bit strange??

"Pat" wrote

We cannot leave half-finished cups of tea sitting around anywhere or
else the cats will stick a paw into them and then lap tea off the paw.
We drink mostly Jasmine and Oolong, occasionally Hojicha or some
other, but never "regular" english tea, so we don't know if they like
that kind or not. They seem to love other kinds of tea. Not herbal
tea, just normal tea - the undyed kind.

Isn't this just a tad bit strange??

I've seen odder. Couldnt leave a rum-n-coke here for 5 mins without a cat
dipping in a paw then his whole head.. Paw dip was to see if it had rum.
If it did, then whole head in to lap up as much as he could hold before we
caught him.

Hee hee - you have a lushes as owners! I just *LOVE* cats with all their
eccentricities.

--
Hugs,

CatNipped
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http://www.professional-geek.com/rpcablog/

"cshenk" wrote in message
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"Pat" wrote

We cannot leave half-finished cups of tea sitting around anywhere or
else the cats will stick a paw into them and then lap tea off the paw.
We drink mostly Jasmine and Oolong, occasionally Hojicha or some
other, but never "regular" english tea, so we don't know if they like
that kind or not. They seem to love other kinds of tea. Not herbal
tea, just normal tea - the undyed kind.

Isn't this just a tad bit strange??

I've seen odder. Couldnt leave a rum-n-coke here for 5 mins without a cat
dipping in a paw then his whole head.. Paw dip was to see if it had rum.
If it did, then whole head in to lap up as much as he could hold before we
caught him.

"CatNipped" wrote

Hee hee - you have a lushes as owners! I just *LOVE* cats with all their
eccentricities.

Smile, so do I. Forgive me if I type alot about my earlier pets just now.
I'm keeping my mind off losing Sammy last night. His passing was not
unexpected since he was 17, possibly 18. It was very gentle and painfree.
I'll miss him though and the house is pretty quiet. Cash and Mabel (both
old hunting dogs) seem to understand but this morning Daisy-chan keeps
wandering from room to room and calling.

"cshenk" wrote in message
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"CatNipped" wrote

Hee hee - you have a lushes as owners! I just *LOVE* cats with all their
eccentricities.

Smile, so do I. Forgive me if I type alot about my earlier pets just now.
I'm keeping my mind off losing Sammy last night. His passing was not
unexpected since he was 17, possibly 18. It was very gentle and painfree.
I'll miss him though and the house is pretty quiet. Cash and Mabel (both
old hunting dogs) seem to understand but this morning Daisy-chan keeps
wandering from room to room and calling.

I'm sorry for you loss Carol, but I'm so glad you gave him your love. I
know it made all the difference for him. What you're doing is not
easy-giving your all knowing it will be short time, but you're doing it
with grace.
Karla

"karla" wrote
"cshenk" wrote

Hee hee - you have a lushes as owners! I just *LOVE* cats with all
their eccentricities.

Smile, so do I. Forgive me if I type alot about my earlier pets just
now. I'm keeping my mind off losing Sammy last night. His passing was
not unexpected since he was 17, possibly 18. It was very gentle and
painfree. I'll miss him though and the house is pretty quiet. Cash and
Mabel (both old hunting dogs) seem to understand but this morning
Daisy-chan keeps wandering from room to room and calling.

I'm sorry for you loss Carol, but I'm so glad you gave him your love. I
know it made all the difference for him. What you're doing is not
easy-giving your all knowing it will be short time, but you're doing it
with grace.

Thank you Karla. I suppose it sounds odd to type messages but I am
diverting myself. It makes it easier.

I've adopted many elderly cats over the years. It's no suprise that since
gaining Daisy-chan who will not tolerate another cat, that we adapted to
adding elderly dogs that are cat-friends. Daisy-chan *loves* dogs that are
friendly.

Looking forward vice back, Daisy-chan is now 'training' Mabel Anne who's
been with us a week and is in her forever home. She's a deaf pooch probably
10-12 (quite elderly for a dog, mid-80's for us). Daisy-chan is teaching
her to sit still while her ears are licked.

Oh Carol, I'm so sorry - I must have missed that post. Heartfelt purrs
coming for your loss and hopefully to help heal your broken heart. A candle
will be lit tonight to help guide Sammy on his way to the bridge.

--
Hugs,

CatNipped
See all our masters at: http://www.PossiblePlaces.com/CatNipped

See the RPCA FAQ site, by Mark Edwards, at:
http://www.professional-geek.com/rpcablog/

"cshenk" wrote in message
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"CatNipped" wrote

Hee hee - you have a lushes as owners! I just *LOVE* cats with all their
eccentricities.

Smile, so do I. Forgive me if I type alot about my earlier pets just now.
I'm keeping my mind off losing Sammy last night. His passing was not
unexpected since he was 17, possibly 18. It was very gentle and painfree.
I'll miss him though and the house is pretty quiet. Cash and Mabel (both
old hunting dogs) seem to understand but this morning Daisy-chan keeps
wandering from room to room and calling.

"CatNipped" wrote

Oh Carol, I'm so sorry - I must have missed that post. Heartfelt purrs
coming for your loss and hopefully to help heal your broken heart. A
candle will be lit tonight to help guide Sammy on his way to the bridge.

It's ok Lori. It was a bit after 7pm last night. I sent off a fast email to
a few around 9pm but didn't do any newsgroup posts until about 8am or so.

His body was picked up that night. His original owner (who passed before
him) wanted his body sent to be a final gift to teach a new student vet
surgical procedures. Unca Sammy doesn't need it anymore so he's giving one
last gift.

A healthy but very aged pooch that may teach a new student vet how to better
identify some elderly issues. It's also true some may learn how to operate
on a dog which may help save some other pooches, but I suspect there are
enough kill shelter dogs for that.

Sammy's ashes will be spread on his original owners grave once they are
done.

On Nov 28, 6:30*am, "cshenk" wrote:
.. *Forgive me if I type alot about my earlier pets just now.
I'm keeping my mind off losing Sammy last night. *His passing was not
unexpected since he was 17, possibly 18. *It was very gentle and painfree.


I am so sorry to hear this- incense will be offered tonight to guide
him over the Bridge

Lesley

Slave of the Fabulous Furballs

On 28/11/2010 16:30, cshenk wrote:


Smile, so do I. Forgive me if I type alot about my earlier pets just
now. I'm keeping my mind off losing Sammy last night. His passing was
not unexpected since he was 17, possibly 18. It was very gentle and
painfree. I'll miss him though and the house is pretty quiet. Cash and
Mabel (both old hunting dogs) seem to understand but this morning
Daisy-chan keeps wandering from room to room and calling.

I'm so sorry for your loss.

--
Marina, Miranda and Caliban.
In loving memory of Frank and Nikki.