tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post2474673847972608591..comments2024-03-17T23:08:28.960-07:00Comments on Raybeard: A Christmas Special - The entire gang of toms is all here!Raybeardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-90872826198531025092013-12-28T23:32:17.230-08:002013-12-28T23:32:17.230-08:00Strange that only last night I was wondering if, k...Strange that only last night I was wondering if, knowing how equally fond you are of cats, you had seen this post. I was wondering if I ought to e-mail you to make sure you had a look, but then thought I shouldn't push myself forward. But so glad you've found it by yourself.<br />Your own affections in this direction are well noted, Ron - and I must say that if I met someone who didn't feel something of the same, then I'd think seriously about taking the relationship any further. But to display an active antipathy as your hubby does, would rule out any possibility with him whatsoever. But that's easy for me to say from this perspective.<br />Yes, cats' personalities are all so varied. A prediction of how one will react in any given situation only holds true for that particular one.<br />It's not especially praiseworthy for me to care for them. I love doing it. If I didn't, only then could I be thanked for putting myself out. They give so much back in return for the 'favours' bestowed on them, even though they aren't aware of it.<br />I look forward to your own blog on felines - though I do notice how many times cats feature in the 'historical' pics which you do post. It seems that over your life you've also done more than your fair share of kindnesses to them.<br />And a very happy, enriching, fun-filled and healthier 2014 to you, Ron - oh, all right, and to Bill as well. (Only kidding) Of course I wish both of you all and only the very best. <br />Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-81798112023318019152013-12-28T16:19:16.420-08:002013-12-28T16:19:16.420-08:00Ray,
You KNOW I love this post! Wow! If it wasn&...Ray,<br />You KNOW I love this post! Wow! If it wasn't for Bill (who hates cats), I would have my own pussy menagerie here at Casa Tipton-Kelly. What a wonderful person you are to care for your feline friends this way. I love cats for so many reasons. They're clean, can take care of themselves, and all have different personalities. I used to get my "cat fix" with my Mom's cats, both adopted from their feral mom after they were born in my fathers's corn field. Rusty (a ginger cat) and Molly or "Miss Martha" (she had attitude for days), a calico. Ironically Miss Martha was the tough cat, Rusty; although very large was a fraidy cat. I'll have to do a profile on them for one of my future blog postings. Bless you Ray for taking care of them. And you are right, get them fixed. There are too many homeless cats now. Have a wonderful New Year Ray.<br />RonRonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11161930319264523497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-48051833023262762042013-12-27T23:18:20.361-08:002013-12-27T23:18:20.361-08:00Thanks Dr Spo. Your reduction in recent blogging a...Thanks Dr Spo. Your reduction in recent blogging activity was explained by yourself so it was no surprise - and therefore no problem. It's the unexpected absences from ANY regular blogger that worry me.<br />Thanks for your wishes, It might be expecting much to want 2014 to be my best year ever, though that would indeed be nice. I'll gladly settle for it being my best in the last 25 years.<br /><br />Wishing no less for you, Someone and Harper herself - plus everyone else you feel deserves it.Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-80885335125714507312013-12-27T19:56:33.209-08:002013-12-27T19:56:33.209-08:00Ive been away from blogging. I hope you have a lov...Ive been away from blogging. I hope you have a lovely holiday and i hope 2014 is your best year yet. Ur-spohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04237644452200889946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-62841502860397068162013-12-27T07:32:49.169-08:002013-12-27T07:32:49.169-08:00I'm delighted they gave you a 'lift', ...I'm delighted they gave you a 'lift', C.They mean the world to me. All their demands and mood-changes, the expense of cat food and keeping the flat warm for them when I'd rather save money by switching the heating off, all this is worth it just to keep them content.<br />As I say to Sol, above, I'm not allowed to keep any pets of any description, but when Blackso and then Noodles moved in and adopted me as their owner, my landlord saw them and said he'd turn a blind eye - though he doesn't know about Ginger who also seems to have moved in now. The final two, at least, have their own main homes elsewhere. But I can tell from the landlord's reaction that he too is a cat lover. I only hope he doesn't decide to put his foot down and demand their removal as that would really devastate me. Frankly, I can hardly think of anything worse, other than their dying, which I'm bracing myself for - and it can't be that far away for Blackso at least.<br />He's actually sleeping here beside me right now. (He's one hell of a snorer!) When he wakes up I'll tell him about you being an admirer.<br />Glad to have brought in a little extra sunlight for you, C. Now that I know you're yet another cat lover I must not leave it so long before showing them off again.Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-60785008073808844582013-12-27T07:19:29.866-08:002013-12-27T07:19:29.866-08:00It's beyond me how anyone can fail to be capti...It's beyond me how anyone can fail to be captivated by cats, Sol. They are utterly fascinating. and though they can be a challenge, any effort to win their trust is rewarded manifold in terms of satisfaction.<br />I am amazed at how long Blackso has survived so long, crossing the road out front every day, sometimes several times. The others mainly stay at the back where there are everybody's back gardens and no roads - so much safer. Whenever I see Blackso sitting out front on the park wall I go and carry him back in so that he has at least one less road crossing to undergo.<br />We also have foxes living in the park here. If I get up in the middle of the night and look out I often see one or two rummaging in the dustbins on this side. I do feel sorry for them. Couple of years ago there was a huge one run over not far from me. I had to call the local council to have it removed but felt deeply for any cubs it will have left behind. But the foxes and cats, though they see each other, just look out of curiosity and then go their own way.<br />Like for your friend, all the cats above have adopted me as their preferred owner or place to drop in. I would never choose to have one because they really do take over one's life entirely. It makes going away for a few days a major problem. But if one chose me to live with then I can't see me refusing it, even though officially I'm not supposed to have any pets at all.<br />Glad to learn that you' re another one so fond of the little furry things. It seems that the majority of my blog readers and those whose blogs I follow are - so we're both in good company.Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-65602965433827919462013-12-27T06:40:09.650-08:002013-12-27T06:40:09.650-08:00The best Christmas story, ever. I adore cats but ...The best Christmas story, ever. I adore cats but not allowed pets where I live. My last two died (long lived boys, though) as my previous life was ending. I believe they sensed the change and were very sad. Thanks for sharing the gang - in photos, too - they certainly made my holiday brighter.<br />Cheers!the cajunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10905358111623645338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-20286367657838279372013-12-27T05:07:14.478-08:002013-12-27T05:07:14.478-08:00aw look at their little faces. Arent they lovely....aw look at their little faces. Arent they lovely. we probably wont be getting a pet now as we probably wont be moving. We live on a fast road with and s bend in it. and I would be scared to death that they would get knocked down or taken by the foxes (they are HUGE here and I used to live in the country so there must be someone is feeding them)<br /><br />Adore the picture of the kitty stretched out.<br /><br />My friend has 2 cats that adopted her. one from a family with so many kids it was exhausted and hide in her house coming through the cat flap and the other one was dumped on her doorstep in a cat carrier with a note saying they knew she loved cats<br /><br />Solhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10518631542782309728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-71483458190065289172013-12-26T07:02:26.921-08:002013-12-26T07:02:26.921-08:00Much relief at this end to hear from you, Paul - b...Much relief at this end to hear from you, Paul - but I did remember that the last time this happened you were then also beset by computer problems, which, I'm delighted to hear, have now been solved - at least for the moment. (I'm just waiting for my own next inevitable crash!) <br />I'd found that when my computer came back from its disastrous 'repair' in Sept last (which resulted in my losing all my saved documents and most of my stored pictures - still irrecoverable, though all the titles are still there but I can't get them to appear) I was having great trouble in just getting my computer to perform even the basic functions. Then, by chance my brother told me that he always used Firefox browser, which I also had done before it had been taken away. But when I looked I found that while it was gone it had switched to Internet Explorer. A simple button press was all it took and I was back in operation - though still without all those lost records. It sounds like your problem may have been similar to mine. But anyway, so pleased that you're back.<br /><br />Glad you like my current posse of pussies. All the photos are recent - and a new posting of them was long overdue. (I've got Blackso sleeping beside me right now as I type this.)<br /> <br />I'm just about ready to post my Top 10 films of 2013. Was waiting to see if anything I see in remaining days could be included, but now I note that IF I go before the year-end it's probably only likely to be 'Anchorman 2', I somehow doubt if that is going to disturb my Top placings. (And if it gets an 8' that will be almost as surprising!) But I may still leave seeing it till Jan.<br /><br />So, looking forward to the resumption of your insightful comments - and I can't tell you how pleased to know that you've returned. 'Speak' to you again shortly.Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-91012178796892259302013-12-26T06:21:21.632-08:002013-12-26T06:21:21.632-08:00Season's Greeting's to you, Ray and "...Season's Greeting's to you, Ray and "The Gang."<br /><br />Your "Christmas Special" was, indeed, special. It was a pleasure to meet and get to know each one individually.<br /><br />Sorry that I have been absent so long. I've spent a couple of frustrating weeks trying to resolve a computer issue. My computer suddenly did not allow me to make comments. As it turned out, it was a simple fix. All I had to do was change the internet browser and suddenly I was back in business again. Although, I couldn't post a comment, I was still able to keep up with your reviews.<br /><br />Now that things have shifted back to normal, let's hope that the end of 2013 culminates with a movie that is at least an '8.'paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02085842904367441128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-14032368845490564282013-12-25T23:14:50.418-08:002013-12-25T23:14:50.418-08:00Thanks, Walt. They really are the world to me - th...Thanks, Walt. They really are the world to me - the only friends in physical terms that I have.<br />And they thank you for your kind wishes and send you theirs (and mine) in equal measure, even if some of them do happen to include a dog or two. Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-2677220328268999312013-12-25T23:11:31.352-08:002013-12-25T23:11:31.352-08:00They all have their little quirks, Mitch, which ma...They all have their little quirks, Mitch, which makes them such a fascinating lot. But one thing they do have in common is that their own comfort is paramount. Nothing gets in the way of that!Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-2243267192880928642013-12-25T22:46:12.255-08:002013-12-25T22:46:12.255-08:00A fine family, indeed! Happy Christmas to you all!...A fine family, indeed! Happy Christmas to you all!wcshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00551283829616757577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-32365966183829276972013-12-25T11:06:05.955-08:002013-12-25T11:06:05.955-08:00They are all beauties and such different personali...They are all beauties and such different personalities. We can push our cats out of the way to make room for ourselves in bed. No threat of attacks. But we still carefully snake around them. Heaven forbid THEIR sleep should be disturbed!Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-8470528573392253462013-12-25T08:31:54.568-08:002013-12-25T08:31:54.568-08:00Well, A.M., I certainly know who pulls rank on me....Well, A.M., I certainly know who pulls rank on me. I'm at their beck and call all the time - as well as having to spend a fortune just to keep them satisfied. And do I get any gratitude? No Sir!Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-23053109098507311332013-12-25T08:29:13.734-08:002013-12-25T08:29:13.734-08:00Thanks, Bob. I just KNEW that you'd appreciate...Thanks, Bob. I just KNEW that you'd appreciate them. Have a great and happily memorable time.Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-33563501350146616772013-12-25T07:22:44.350-08:002013-12-25T07:22:44.350-08:00such wonderful pussies! :)
"it's a dog&#...such wonderful pussies! :)<br /><br />"it's a dog's life in the british army!"anne marie in phillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11765140782182605141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-9651032812018617182013-12-25T06:57:20.875-08:002013-12-25T06:57:20.875-08:00Love the 'kids'!
Happy Holidays!Love the 'kids'!<br /><br />Happy Holidays!Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15302478126147924237noreply@blogger.com