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Cat Forum / Cat Anecdotes / February 2005The eager Roadcat
The last two or three weeks have been very unsettled for us. Due to the slow freight at this time of year, my brother's surgery and mom's cancer recurrence, etc. Harri and I have been spending a week or so at home then a week or two on the road. She really likes her times at home, but still has fun on the road as well. We're now running the kind of load I used to hate - picked up in Fairfield, CA on Thursday and delivers in Las Vegas on Monday. 5 days to drive around 600 miles is a horrible waste of time. I normally run trips like that in one long run then spend several days sitting around twiddling my thumbs. This time, though, we're doing it as a series of short runs. We spent Thursday night in Sacramento, Friday night in Fowler, CA, Saturday night in Barstow, CA and will spend tonihgt (Friday night) in Las Vegas. That gives us a chance to do kitten walks at a variety of places. This morning I got out of the bunk while it was still dark outside. I guess Harri REALLY likes her dark walks better than her daylight walks. As I sat in the driver seat putting my shoes on, Harri jumped onto the dashboard, picked up her harness in her mouth, and jumped down to sit in the driver-side footwell (sitting in the driver's footwell is her signal that it's time for a walk). She always let's me know it's time for a walk by sitting in the footwell, but she has never brought her harness over before! I call that a bright kitten. Dan >The last two or three weeks have been very unsettled for us. Due to the >slow freight at this time of year, my brother's surgery and mom's cancer [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > >Dan So sorry about your family's troubles-- and sending purrs for them-- but yes, your Harri is one smart little cookie. ;) Glad her company brings you such joy in such unsettled times. Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com Yes. Dan purrs for your family. I'm glad Harri is still enjoying her travels. Suz Oh, that is soo cute -- what a smart girl! Can't wait to hear more! Christine > The last two or three weeks have been very unsettled for us. Due to the > slow freight at this time of year, my brother's surgery and mom's cancer [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > > Dan > The last two or three weeks have been very unsettled for us. Due to the > slow freight at this time of year, my brother's surgery and mom's cancer [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > > Dan Ohmygawd! I've heard of d*gs doing that, but never a cat! Even though Sammy loves to go shopping at PetsMart, she *hate* having her harness put on. I just had to buy one that had snaps instead of buckles since she squirms so much when I'm putting her in it. Hugs, CatNipped > Ohmygawd! I've heard of d*gs doing that, but never a cat! Even though > Sammy loves to go shopping at PetsMart, she *hate* having her harness put > on. I just had to buy one that had snaps instead of buckles since she > squirms so much when I'm putting her in it. I had to do that. Her previous harness finally just got too big - my baby is growing up! Even with both straps buckled in the last hole they were getting kind of snug, and she was resisting because it was taking me a while to get it fastened. So we picked up a larger harness with snap buckles and Petsmart and she no longer fusses when I start hooking her up. Dan M <dan@wolf.com> had some very interesting things to say about Re: The eager Roadcat: >> Ohmygawd! I've heard of d*gs doing that, but never a cat! Even though >> Sammy loves to go shopping at PetsMart, she *hate* having her harness put [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] >snap buckles and Petsmart and she no longer fusses when I start hooking >her up. Felix is big enough that we have to buy d*g size harnesses for him [the cat size range doesn't go high enough].  Signature"The universe is quite robust in design and appears to be doing just fine on its own, incompetent support staff notwithstanding. :-)" - the Dennis formerly known as (evil), MCFL > Dan M <dan@wolf.com> had some very interesting things to say about Re: > The eager Roadcat: [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > Felix is big enough that we have to buy d*g size harnesses for him > [the cat size range doesn't go high enough]. Sammy is getting there! The last one we got was "adjustable" and we adjusted it as big as it could get and it's still snug. I didn't think about looking for one in the d*g section - thanks! Hugs, CatNipped > -- > "The universe is quite robust in design and appears to be > doing just fine on its own, incompetent support staff notwithstanding. > :-)" - the Dennis formerly known as (evil), MCFL "CatNipped" <CatNipped@ix.netcom.com> had some very interesting things to say about Re: The eager Roadcat: >> Felix is big enough that we have to buy d*g size harnesses for him >> [the cat size range doesn't go high enough]. >Sammy is getting there! The last one we got was "adjustable" and we >adjusted it as big as it could get and it's still snug. I didn't think >about looking for one in the d*g section - thanks! NP :-). I strongly suspect that Sammy's going to be a good deal bigger than Felix when she finally hits her full growth [and if she's a Maine Coon, she'll probably keep growing until she's about 3. We got Felix at approximately age 2, and he was still growing for some time after that]. Signature"The universe is quite robust in design and appears to be doing just fine on its own, incompetent support staff notwithstanding. :-)" - the Dennis formerly known as (evil), MCFL > "CatNipped" <CatNipped@ix.netcom.com> had some very interesting things > to say about Re: The eager Roadcat: [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > at approximately age 2, and he was still growing for some time after > that]. Wow! At least tell me the *rate* of growth slows a bit!!! ;> CatNipped <------ becoming afraid, becoming very, very afraid!!! > -- > "The universe is quite robust in design and appears to be > doing just fine on its own, incompetent support staff notwithstanding. > :-)" - the Dennis formerly known as (evil), MCFL "CatNipped" <CatNipped@ix.netcom.com> had some very interesting things to say about Re: The eager Roadcat: >> >> Felix is big enough that we have to buy d*g size harnesses for him >> >> [the cat size range doesn't go high enough]. [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] >Wow! At least tell me the *rate* of growth slows a bit!!! ;> >CatNipped <------ becoming afraid, becoming very, very afraid!!! It will. IME with kittens, the first year is when they do the most growing. Signature"The universe is quite robust in design and appears to be doing just fine on its own, incompetent support staff notwithstanding. :-)" - the Dennis formerly known as (evil), MCFL > "CatNipped" <CatNipped@ix.netcom.com> had some very interesting things > to say about Re: The eager Roadcat: [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > It will. IME with kittens, the first year is when they do the most > growing. Rhonda is amusing in many ways, starting with a drama queen/clown personality. Another distraction is that she looks like a Maine Coon right out of the book -- but weighs about 6.5 pounds at 2 1/2 years. Nevertheless, she doesn't have any trouhle wrestling 11-pound Ding. Mind you, she's run into Mr. Clark a time or two, and the great mass raised an eyebrow and inquired "were you desirous of my attention?" Apropos of the thread "what if your cat was the size of a lion," Mr. Clark manages more-or-less lion cub. >> "CatNipped" <CatNipped@ix.netcom.com> had some very interesting things >> to say about Re: The eager Roadcat: [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > > CatNipped <------ becoming afraid, becoming very, very afraid!!! Maybe you'll get to test OJ's theory. :) >> -- >> "The universe is quite robust in design and appears to be >> doing just fine on its own, incompetent support staff notwithstanding. >> :-)" - the Dennis formerly known as (evil), MCFL I got Rusty when he was 1 year old. He hasn't grown at all. Now that he is at a ripe old age of 10, the vets told me to feed him more as he has lost weight. Winnie >> "CatNipped" <CatNipped@ix.netcom.com> had some very interesting things >> to say about Re: The eager Roadcat: [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] >> doing just fine on its own, incompetent support staff notwithstanding. >> :-)" - the Dennis formerly known as (evil), MCFL [[> NP :-). I strongly suspect that Sammy's going to be a good deal bigger > than Felix when she finally hits her full growth [and if she's a Maine > Coon, she'll probably keep growing until she's about 3. We got Felix > at approximately age 2, and he was still growing for some time after > that]. Wow! At least tell me the *rate* of growth slows a bit!!! ;> CatNipped <------ becoming afraid, becoming very, very afraid!!!]] Just think, we were talking about "what if our cats were lion-sized" in another thread. ;o) Donna, realizing that Captain and Stanley have grown noticeably in the two weeks they've been here > Felix is big enough that we have to buy d*g size harnesses for him > [the cat size range doesn't go high enough]. Oh, I have to tell my sister to look in the d*g department at the pet store. She is having trouble finding a harness for her big boy Linus. SignatureMarina, Frank and Nikki marina (dot) kurten (at) pp (dot) inet (dot) fi Pics at http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/ and http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki > The last two or three weeks have been very unsettled for us. Due to > the slow freight at this time of year, my brother's surgery and mom's [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > > Dan ooooooooooh, I just call that sweet! Take her for a walk, darn it! LOL kili > that it's time for a walk). She always let's me know it's time for a > walk by sitting in the footwell, but she has never brought her harness > over before! I call that a bright kitten. What a good kitty!!! SignatureVictor M. Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM) Send your spam here: uce@ftc.gov Email me here: pistorLITTER@BOXaustin.rr.com > This morning I got out of the bunk while it was still dark outside. I > guess Harri REALLY likes her dark walks better than her daylight [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > Dan She's just tooooo cute for words! What a bright girl! "Daddy, it's time for walkies!" Jill > This morning I got out of the bunk while it was still dark outside. I > guess Harri REALLY likes her dark walks better than her daylight walks. [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > walk by sitting in the footwell, but she has never brought her harness > over before! I call that a bright kitten. Aww, what a sweet and smart little girl she is! SignatureMarina, Frank and Nikki marina (dot) kurten (at) pp (dot) inet (dot) fi Pics at http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/ and http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki You *did* take her for her walk, didn't you? Sounds like she's doing a good job of training you. Sam, closely supervised by Mistletoe > You *did* take her for her walk, didn't you? Sounds like she's doing a good > job of training you. > Sam, closely supervised by Mistletoe Oh, certainly! I wouldn't dream of keeping my codriver waiting when it's so clearly time for a walk :) We're going to do a midday walk as well today. We made it up to Las Vegas and found parking space at the Flying J truck stop, so we're just waiting until the Superbowl starts at 3:30 Pacific time to do our walking. Neither Harri or I is even the least bit interested in any sort of sporting events. Dan Oh how I love hearing Harri's stories. Her going and getting her leash now that was something. Purrs still coming for your family from our crew. I love reading your stories about Harri. Ann Signatureread Sam's blog at http://kittens-3.blogspot.com/ see pictures of Sam at http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/ann791/my_photos >> You *did* take her for her walk, didn't you? Sounds like she's doing a >> good job of training you. [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > Dan > She always let's me know it's time for a > walk by sitting in the footwell, but she has never brought her > harness over before! I call that a bright kitten. Very cute! She has you trained well. :) SignatureCheryl Bright!!!? thats fantastic. What a wonderful little Kitty you've got there I guess she was worth all that trouble you went getting her Lots of scritches and."Tell Harri I love her" warbles Jean.P. > The last two or three weeks have been very unsettled for us. Due to the > slow freight at this time of year, my brother's surgery and mom's cancer [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > > Dan I can hardly believe that Harri got her harness in her mouth and took it to you, but if you say so, it's true. She is one amazing intelligent kitten. Tweed Kitty FC always said the best cats have surnames.. > The last two or three weeks have been very unsettled for us. Due to the > slow freight at this time of year, my brother's surgery and mom's cancer [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > > Dan > I can hardly believe that Harri got her harness in her mouth and took it to > you, but if you say so, it's true. > She is one amazing intelligent kitten. > > Tweed > Kitty FC always said the best cats have surnames.. It doesn't appear to have been a fluke either - she did it again today. Dan >The last two or three weeks have been very unsettled for us. Due to the >slow freight at this time of year, my brother's surgery and mom's cancer [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] >walk by sitting in the footwell, but she has never brought her harness >over before! I call that a bright kitten. Obviously a bright kitten who love her taking Paw on early morning walks ;-) My Sam once got upset when I wasn't paying attention and started to put HER collar on LB (they don't wear them inside, so know that they're going to get to go into the OUT when I get down their collars and come running.) SignatureSteve Touchstone, faithful servant of Sammy and Little Bit stouchst@JUNKsirinet.net [remove Junk for email] Home Page: http://www.sirinet.net/~stouchst/index.html Cat Pix: http://www.sirinet.net/~stouchst/animals.html |
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