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In article , "melizabeth"
wrote: "Howard Berkowitz" wrote in message ... Ding, my resident hanger-on at some strange existentialist philosophy salon, is three today. He appears to have developed a three-way switch: 1. Stop, consider a question along the lines of: a. Am I here? b. What is the purpose of life? c. If I look behind me, will my tail be there? and wail until comforted. 2. Desperately need skritches, which will be expressed by trying to dig under the hoomin in bed, assuming hoomin is not lying prone. If the latter, climb on hoomin's back, purr and knead. 3. Teleport to the mothership on seeing a stranger, unless he decides he loves them at first sight. He's really charming when he chooses to interact, and never is nasty (well, he's not at all enthusiastic about being picked up). He is definitely a handsome fellow, of a more or less Russian Blue persuasion, and trim and a bit muscular. The latter doesn't do him much good when he wrestles his adoptive sister Rhonda, he at 11.5 and she at 6.5 pounds. If it's serious wrestling, she will tie him in knots. Most of the time, however, they switch from wrestling to grooming. Happy Birthday, Ding! I love your name His namesake is Ding (Domingo) Chavez, a Tom Clancy character. Ding and Rhonda were adopted as kittens, along with then 3-year-or-so old Mr. Clark. Clancy's Mr. Clark is s warm furry type at home and with his friends, and one of the world's deadliest men otherwise. My Mr. Clark is very calm most of the time, except when two-legged or four-legged people need him. Shall we say that all he did was look martyred when the young kittens tried to nurse on his (former) tomcat belly? When Ding rode horsie on his back? When there's an upset person, he runs to their lap, standa and puts a paw on each shoulder (he's big) and thoroughly kisses them? |
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On Tue, 15 Mar 2005 12:08:40 -0500, Howard Berkowitz
yodeled: Ding, my resident hanger-on at some strange existentialist philosophy salon, is three today. He appears to have developed a three-way switch: 1. Stop, consider a question along the lines of: a. Am I here? b. What is the purpose of life? c. If I look behind me, will my tail be there? and wail until comforted. 2. Desperately need skritches, which will be expressed by trying to dig under the hoomin in bed, assuming hoomin is not lying prone. If the latter, climb on hoomin's back, purr and knead. 3. Teleport to the mothership on seeing a stranger, unless he decides he loves them at first sight. He's really charming when he chooses to interact, and never is nasty (well, he's not at all enthusiastic about being picked up). He is definitely a handsome fellow, of a more or less Russian Blue persuasion, and trim and a bit muscular. The latter doesn't do him much good when he wrestles his adoptive sister Rhonda, he at 11.5 and she at 6.5 pounds. If it's serious wrestling, she will tie him in knots. Most of the time, however, they switch from wrestling to grooming. He sounds like a nice little fellow. Happy Purrday! Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com |
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Happy purrday Ding from Spicey 2, are you a menber of catslaves? You could
show Ding Spicey's picture. She's a money cat, she looks like a reverse calico/tabby. Suz |
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On Tue, 15 Mar 2005 12:08:40 -0500, Howard Berkowitz
wrote: Ding, my resident hanger-on at some strange existentialist philosophy salon, is three today. He appears to have developed a three-way switch: 1. Stop, consider a question along the lines of: a. Am I here? b. What is the purpose of life? c. If I look behind me, will my tail be there? and wail until comforted. 2. Desperately need skritches, which will be expressed by trying to dig under the hoomin in bed, assuming hoomin is not lying prone. If the latter, climb on hoomin's back, purr and knead. 3. Teleport to the mothership on seeing a stranger, unless he decides he loves them at first sight. He's really charming when he chooses to interact, and never is nasty (well, he's not at all enthusiastic about being picked up). He is definitely a handsome fellow, of a more or less Russian Blue persuasion, and trim and a bit muscular. The latter doesn't do him much good when he wrestles his adoptive sister Rhonda, he at 11.5 and she at 6.5 pounds. If it's serious wrestling, she will tie him in knots. Most of the time, however, they switch from wrestling to grooming. Ding sounds like a big ole love. Happy birthday, Ding! -- CATherine |
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outpets.com, "SuzQ" wrote: Happy purrday Ding from Spicey 2, are you a menber of catslaves? You could show Ding Spicey's picture. She's a money cat, she looks like a reverse calico/tabby. Suz No, not in catslaves. His adopted sister Rhonda is a tabby, of the "mini Coon" persuasion -- looks like a Maine Coon but weighs 6.5 pounds. |
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Howard Berkowitz wrote:
He's really charming when he chooses to interact, and never is nasty (well, he's not at all enthusiastic about being picked up). He is definitely a handsome fellow, of a more or less Russian Blue persuasion, and trim and a bit muscular. The latter doesn't do him much good when he wrestles his adoptive sister Rhonda, he at 11.5 and she at 6.5 pounds. If it's serious wrestling, she will tie him in knots. Most of the time, however, they switch from wrestling to grooming. Happy Purrday! Ding sounds like a sweetie. I also think that cats have different "modes". Or maybe multiple personalities. |
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"Howard Berkowitz" wrote in message ... Ding, my resident hanger-on at some strange existentialist philosophy salon, is three today. He appears to have developed a three-way switch: Happy Purrday to Ding! He almost shares his day with Shamrock; tomorrow the 16th is his 3rd anniversary with me. I was told he was 6 months old that day, but I suspect at least a year old. -- Cheryl |
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Give Ding a very special birthday scritch from us; he sounds like a
character. Maybe he's the kitty version of "Waiting for Godot"? Christine "Howard Berkowitz" wrote in message ... Ding, my resident hanger-on at some strange existentialist philosophy salon, is three today. He appears to have developed a three-way switch: 1. Stop, consider a question along the lines of: a. Am I here? b. What is the purpose of life? c. If I look behind me, will my tail be there? and wail until comforted. 2. Desperately need skritches, which will be expressed by trying to dig under the hoomin in bed, assuming hoomin is not lying prone. If the latter, climb on hoomin's back, purr and knead. 3. Teleport to the mothership on seeing a stranger, unless he decides he loves them at first sight. He's really charming when he chooses to interact, and never is nasty (well, he's not at all enthusiastic about being picked up). He is definitely a handsome fellow, of a more or less Russian Blue persuasion, and trim and a bit muscular. The latter doesn't do him much good when he wrestles his adoptive sister Rhonda, he at 11.5 and she at 6.5 pounds. If it's serious wrestling, she will tie him in knots. Most of the time, however, they switch from wrestling to grooming. |
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"Howard Berkowitz" wrote in message ... In article , "melizabeth" wrote: "Howard Berkowitz" wrote in message ... Ding, my resident hanger-on at some strange snip Happy Birthday, Ding! I love your name His namesake is Ding (Domingo) Chavez, a Tom Clancy character. Ding and Rhonda were adopted as kittens, along with then 3-year-or-so old Mr. Clark. Clancy's Mr. Clark is s warm furry type at home and with his friends, and one of the world's deadliest men otherwise. My Mr. Clark is very calm most of the time, except when two-legged or four-legged people need him. Shall we say that all he did was look martyred when the young kittens tried to nurse on his (former) tomcat belly? When Ding rode horsie on his back? When there's an upset person, he runs to their lap, standa and puts a paw on each shoulder (he's big) and thoroughly kisses them? Awww...that's so sweet! What a fun group! |
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"Howard Berkowitz" wrote in message
... Ding, my resident hanger-on at some strange existentialist philosophy salon, is three today. He appears to have developed a three-way switch: 1. Stop, consider a question along the lines of: a. Am I here? b. What is the purpose of life? c. If I look behind me, will my tail be there? and wail until comforted. 2. Desperately need skritches, which will be expressed by trying to dig under the hoomin in bed, assuming hoomin is not lying prone. If the latter, climb on hoomin's back, purr and knead. 3. Teleport to the mothership on seeing a stranger, unless he decides he loves them at first sight. He's really charming when he chooses to interact, and never is nasty (well, he's not at all enthusiastic about being picked up). He is definitely a handsome fellow, of a more or less Russian Blue persuasion, and trim and a bit muscular. The latter doesn't do him much good when he wrestles his adoptive sister Rhonda, he at 11.5 and she at 6.5 pounds. If it's serious wrestling, she will tie him in knots. Most of the time, however, they switch from wrestling to grooming. Sorry, I'm behind on posting because I've been trying to spend as much time with Bandit as possible. Anyway, belated purr-day purrs for Ding. I hope he got lots of good treats and scritches! Hugs, CatNipped |
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