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Kate Henry's avatar

Splendid. You don't even need binoculars to follow him around. Can't imagine you get anything else done all day. Maybe during his multiple naps there is a moment or two for dishes and straightening up the place. Keep that pencil sharp. I see kinship in Hansel and KittyBoy. The tall flower stalks int he kitchen garden will be shaved down very soon, so following them iwll be a bit easier. KittyBoy bolts out the door and disappears down the barn path, later found guarding the water bowl. (from Hansel?) or maybe just liking the proximity....mere turn of the head to have a lick. Algae adds flavor to frog water but it goes stale quickly. The frogs don't mind but I do. Leaves thinning out. There are FIVE squirrel nests in the maple outside the kitchen window. Mimi, Goldie and Blondie were doing their job before they timed out this year, about 20yrs each. 3 less dishes breakfast and supper. 2 left out of 9. I get sad over it sometimes but they had amazing lives. I'm old too so we match.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Ah - the never ending saga of the Belshaw Cats. You have lost a lot of them over the years, Kate, but mostly through old age. They are a happy, working bunch and no doubt more will appear to take the place of those who have gone before…

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Richard Blaisdell's avatar

Maurice fits the finicky feline lifestyle follows the trails and scent, patrols his territory, grabs a bite to eat beetle crunch Halloween treat. Set in ways only an owner can enjoy. But wandering around I hope no coyotes to be found. Saber tooth lions are gone. Watch him more closely.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Thanks for caring about his safety, Richard. He rarely wanders further than the alley. Chicken-heart is his middle name…

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James Ron's avatar

That's quite a schedule and responsibility that Maurice has. Who says "Cats don't do much?"

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

And yet, there is always time for one more nap. I am learning from the nap-master. Thanks Ron!

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Jill CampbellMason's avatar

I'm also learning from a nap master at my house. Maybe not only for cats?

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Sharon Hudson's avatar

"Bruce looked bored, so I entertained him by trying to catch the fuzzy chicken on a string."..such a cat thing!! I love the way "Maurie" does his favorite things "for Bruce."

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Just trying to live up to his Housemates Agreement and add value to Bruce’s pitiful life. Especially kind to sleep with him…

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Sue Cauhape's avatar

Maurice makes Buda look like a sedentary lump, so boring in his meditative state. Then again, he learned very quickly that if he minds his own garden space, the other cats won't beat the crap out of him. I love peeking into Maurice's day book, though, and how well he treats his human. Bruce is a lucky mortal. If only he'd get better food.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Bruce bought a CASE of Maurice's favorite Fancy Feast, fool that he is. After two days, Maurie decided he didn't like it any more...

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Sue Cauhape's avatar

Well, that's a cat for you. 🤣

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Switter’s World's avatar

Cats. Now I know what they do for a living.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

90% napping, but with one eye open.

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Yael Gelardin's avatar

Enjoyed immensely. Thank you Sharron.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Thank you Yael, for reading this foolishness and for your sweet comments

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Janice Walton's avatar

Ah Maurice, You sure are busy - and so nice of you to take such lovely care of Bruce. Bella and I admire your style. Bailey (Janice is my human.)

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

🩷👍🏻

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Rebecca Holden's avatar

SUCH a great story! Loved this day-in-the-life of Maurice - I hadn't seen it before!

Plenty of lines made me laugh out loud, but this one's my favourite: "It is a bonding ritual I do for Bruce. It makes him feel needed." That's 100% cat-titude right there! 🤣

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K.C. Knouse's avatar

Biting off the heads and leaving the bodies as a gift---hilarious. Trying to let Bruce know the cat food sucks with subtle hints like only eating the gravy, so feline. Watched the black beetle, then ate it. I love the matter-of-fact, ho-hum tone of Maurice. He is really a cool cat. Keep coming back, Maurice, we love you.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Thank you, Ken. I like old Maurice, too, though I have to admit, he is fictitious and made up of a melange of cats I have known and loved. On the other hand, Raymond is a real cat.

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