Getting used to the cat

On Fri, 04 Jun 2004 19:05:45 -0400, Takayuki
wrote:

Is there ever a point when you finally get used to your cat? I've had
Betty for over a year now, and I haven't gotten used to it.

I had Ming Toi for 17 years - even in her decline, she kept surprising
me. Fluffy and Spooky have been with me for 12 years, and I long ago
learned not to take them for granted. I've had Fleagor and Snowball
for only a few years, and they keep changing how they live. Most of
the others are more predictable, but I know I just haven't given them
enough time.


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On Fri, 04 Jun 2004 19:05:45 -0400, Takayuki
wrote:

Is there ever a point when you finally get used to your cat? I've had
Betty for over a year now, and I haven't gotten used to it.

I had Ming Toi for 17 years - even in her decline, she kept surprising
me. Fluffy and Spooky have been with me for 12 years, and I long ago
learned not to take them for granted. I've had Fleagor and Snowball
for only a few years, and they keep changing how they live. Most of
the others are more predictable, but I know I just haven't given them
enough time.


T.E.D. - e-mail must contain "T.E.D." or my .sig in the body)

On Fri, 04 Jun 2004 19:05:45 -0400, Takayuki
wrote:

Is there ever a point when you finally get used to your cat? I've had
Betty for over a year now, and I haven't gotten used to it.

I had Ming Toi for 17 years - even in her decline, she kept surprising
me. Fluffy and Spooky have been with me for 12 years, and I long ago
learned not to take them for granted. I've had Fleagor and Snowball
for only a few years, and they keep changing how they live. Most of
the others are more predictable, but I know I just haven't given them
enough time.


T.E.D. - e-mail must contain "T.E.D." or my .sig in the body)

Hmmm, I'd say that I'm *used* to having Vino. I'm damn happy to have him,
he's my bestest buddy. But I still have to stop and comment on every cute
pose I find him in and scritch his cute little cheeks and rub his fuzzy
belly many times every day. Even though he has been in those cute poses
hundreds of times, each time is cuter than the last and I have to comment.
When Dennis isn't around, I just talk to Vino himself to myself about how
adorable he is. Then I send Dennis descriptive emails about the cuteness of
Vino. When Dennis is home, probably 50% of our conversation revolves around
some cute thing that one of us has seen Vino do. It is rather pathetic,
really. But we just can't help it if we have the cutest cat in the world
;-)
--
Britta
Sandpaper kisses, a cuddle and a purr. I have an alarm clock that's covered
in fur!
Check out pictures of Vino at:
http://photos.yahoo.com/badwilson click on the Vino album



"Takayuki" wrote in message
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Is there ever a point when you finally get used to your cat? I've had
Betty for over a year now, and I haven't gotten used to it.

Every day I spend with Betty feels like the very first day. When she
strolls into the room, I'm just stunned by how beautiful and catlike
she is. When I stroke her fur, I can hardly believe how soft she is,
even though it's the same fur I petted yesterday, and the day before
that. When I pick her up and hold her, it always seems like it's been
ages since I've given her a hug.

I just don't know if I'll ever get used to having Betty. She's not
like anything else in my life. She seems miraculous, maybe even
divine. Her nose is so cool and moist. Her paws are so supple and
smooth. Looking into her bright, bright eyes is like gazing at stars
in a sky made of gold. I don't know if I'll ever get used to having a
cat.

Hmmm, I'd say that I'm *used* to having Vino. I'm damn happy to have him,
he's my bestest buddy. But I still have to stop and comment on every cute
pose I find him in and scritch his cute little cheeks and rub his fuzzy
belly many times every day. Even though he has been in those cute poses
hundreds of times, each time is cuter than the last and I have to comment.
When Dennis isn't around, I just talk to Vino himself to myself about how
adorable he is. Then I send Dennis descriptive emails about the cuteness of
Vino. When Dennis is home, probably 50% of our conversation revolves around
some cute thing that one of us has seen Vino do. It is rather pathetic,
really. But we just can't help it if we have the cutest cat in the world
;-)
--
Britta
Sandpaper kisses, a cuddle and a purr. I have an alarm clock that's covered
in fur!
Check out pictures of Vino at:
http://photos.yahoo.com/badwilson click on the Vino album



"Takayuki" wrote in message
news
Is there ever a point when you finally get used to your cat? I've had
Betty for over a year now, and I haven't gotten used to it.

Every day I spend with Betty feels like the very first day. When she
strolls into the room, I'm just stunned by how beautiful and catlike
she is. When I stroke her fur, I can hardly believe how soft she is,
even though it's the same fur I petted yesterday, and the day before
that. When I pick her up and hold her, it always seems like it's been
ages since I've given her a hug.

I just don't know if I'll ever get used to having Betty. She's not
like anything else in my life. She seems miraculous, maybe even
divine. Her nose is so cool and moist. Her paws are so supple and
smooth. Looking into her bright, bright eyes is like gazing at stars
in a sky made of gold. I don't know if I'll ever get used to having a
cat.

Hmmm, I'd say that I'm *used* to having Vino. I'm damn happy to have him,
he's my bestest buddy. But I still have to stop and comment on every cute
pose I find him in and scritch his cute little cheeks and rub his fuzzy
belly many times every day. Even though he has been in those cute poses
hundreds of times, each time is cuter than the last and I have to comment.
When Dennis isn't around, I just talk to Vino himself to myself about how
adorable he is. Then I send Dennis descriptive emails about the cuteness of
Vino. When Dennis is home, probably 50% of our conversation revolves around
some cute thing that one of us has seen Vino do. It is rather pathetic,
really. But we just can't help it if we have the cutest cat in the world
;-)
--
Britta
Sandpaper kisses, a cuddle and a purr. I have an alarm clock that's covered
in fur!
Check out pictures of Vino at:
http://photos.yahoo.com/badwilson click on the Vino album



"Takayuki" wrote in message
news
Is there ever a point when you finally get used to your cat? I've had
Betty for over a year now, and I haven't gotten used to it.

Every day I spend with Betty feels like the very first day. When she
strolls into the room, I'm just stunned by how beautiful and catlike
she is. When I stroke her fur, I can hardly believe how soft she is,
even though it's the same fur I petted yesterday, and the day before
that. When I pick her up and hold her, it always seems like it's been
ages since I've given her a hug.

I just don't know if I'll ever get used to having Betty. She's not
like anything else in my life. She seems miraculous, maybe even
divine. Her nose is so cool and moist. Her paws are so supple and
smooth. Looking into her bright, bright eyes is like gazing at stars
in a sky made of gold. I don't know if I'll ever get used to having a
cat.

On Sat, 5 Jun 2004 09:37:06 +0700, "badwilson" yodeled:

Hmmm, I'd say that I'm *used* to having Vino. I'm damn happy to have him,
he's my bestest buddy. But I still have to stop and comment on every cute
pose I find him in and scritch his cute little cheeks and rub his fuzzy
belly many times every day. Even though he has been in those cute poses
hundreds of times, each time is cuter than the last and I have to comment.
When Dennis isn't around, I just talk to Vino himself to myself about how
adorable he is. Then I send Dennis descriptive emails about the cuteness of
Vino. When Dennis is home, probably 50% of our conversation revolves around
some cute thing that one of us has seen Vino do. It is rather pathetic,
really. But we just can't help it if we have the cutest cat in the world
;-)


I am much the same about Stinky. He always amuses me, he's always
doing something cute, and even when some more detached person might
not think it's particularly cute-- or even somewhat undesirable-- :P
:P :P -- I still think it's cute, or funny, or both.

As for whether I am used to him-- or any cats-- well, I don't even
want to consider life without them. But honestly, I still consider it
a wonder that there are creatures -- little animals-- dogs as well as
cats-- that live with us, and accept us, and consider us their
family. I still consider it a wonder that this furry little critter
pretty much considers me his property to walk all over as he pleases.



Theresa
My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com
alt.tv.frasier FAQ: http://www.im-listening.net/FAQ/

On Sat, 5 Jun 2004 09:37:06 +0700, "badwilson" yodeled:

Hmmm, I'd say that I'm *used* to having Vino. I'm damn happy to have him,
he's my bestest buddy. But I still have to stop and comment on every cute
pose I find him in and scritch his cute little cheeks and rub his fuzzy
belly many times every day. Even though he has been in those cute poses
hundreds of times, each time is cuter than the last and I have to comment.
When Dennis isn't around, I just talk to Vino himself to myself about how
adorable he is. Then I send Dennis descriptive emails about the cuteness of
Vino. When Dennis is home, probably 50% of our conversation revolves around
some cute thing that one of us has seen Vino do. It is rather pathetic,
really. But we just can't help it if we have the cutest cat in the world
;-)


I am much the same about Stinky. He always amuses me, he's always
doing something cute, and even when some more detached person might
not think it's particularly cute-- or even somewhat undesirable-- :P
:P :P -- I still think it's cute, or funny, or both.

As for whether I am used to him-- or any cats-- well, I don't even
want to consider life without them. But honestly, I still consider it
a wonder that there are creatures -- little animals-- dogs as well as
cats-- that live with us, and accept us, and consider us their
family. I still consider it a wonder that this furry little critter
pretty much considers me his property to walk all over as he pleases.



Theresa
My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com
alt.tv.frasier FAQ: http://www.im-listening.net/FAQ/

On Sat, 5 Jun 2004 09:37:06 +0700, "badwilson" yodeled:

Hmmm, I'd say that I'm *used* to having Vino. I'm damn happy to have him,
he's my bestest buddy. But I still have to stop and comment on every cute
pose I find him in and scritch his cute little cheeks and rub his fuzzy
belly many times every day. Even though he has been in those cute poses
hundreds of times, each time is cuter than the last and I have to comment.
When Dennis isn't around, I just talk to Vino himself to myself about how
adorable he is. Then I send Dennis descriptive emails about the cuteness of
Vino. When Dennis is home, probably 50% of our conversation revolves around
some cute thing that one of us has seen Vino do. It is rather pathetic,
really. But we just can't help it if we have the cutest cat in the world
;-)


I am much the same about Stinky. He always amuses me, he's always
doing something cute, and even when some more detached person might
not think it's particularly cute-- or even somewhat undesirable-- :P
:P :P -- I still think it's cute, or funny, or both.

As for whether I am used to him-- or any cats-- well, I don't even
want to consider life without them. But honestly, I still consider it
a wonder that there are creatures -- little animals-- dogs as well as
cats-- that live with us, and accept us, and consider us their
family. I still consider it a wonder that this furry little critter
pretty much considers me his property to walk all over as he pleases.



Theresa
My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com
alt.tv.frasier FAQ: http://www.im-listening.net/FAQ/

"Takayuki" wrote
Is there ever a point when you finally get used to your cat? I've had
Betty for over a year now, and I haven't gotten used to it.

You never do. I've lived with cats my whole life, and I still feel the way
you do. It's only when you are without them for one reason or another that
you realise how used you are to having them around.

I'll be taking the cats to the island on Midsummer, when I have a long
weekend off work. Then I will leave them there (in my mother's care) while I
come back for one more week of work before my holiday starts. This is what I
do each summer. That one week without the cats is the longest week of the
year. I see them out of the corner of my eyes, I hear them doing things
around the house, I feel them coming up on the bed at night, but there is no
one there.

--
Marina, Frank and Nikki
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