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Jack Herlocker's avatar

Cute, Sharron! 💚

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

A lot of cat-people subscribe to Leaves, so I have a special section just for them on the home page where they can follow all of Raymond's adventures. I hope it made you laugh - whether you like cats or not! Thanks, Jack.

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Kate Henry's avatar

Fabulous ))). Cats are fully multi-lingual, but usually keep their comments to themselves. There's just a few things most humans can make out, so not worth the bother to discuss anything of substance. The furrys who've lived here never hired a scribe, so its been nearly 80 years of intense study by me to get basics. Thank you Raymond for typing this all out. )))

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

You are my favorite cat-lady, Kate. You have quite a history woth them. I hope little Hansel - the last of the tribe, is still hanging on.

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Kate Henry's avatar

Hansel had good report at vet ))) Shift to permanent meds coming. Crossing fingers. Warmer weather means more time for him in the garden. A couple of good mice will be good adds to his menu. )))

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Yaaay! Go Hansel! Dennis and Mary just got back from a trip. Raymond immediately went out and caught a mouse for them to welcome them home. He set it free in the house... unclear on the "gift" concept.

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Kate Henry's avatar

Laughter here. Yes definitely a welcome home gift. HE'D love a mouse gift and figured the humans would too. Sweet kitty. SO thoughtful ) ) )

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Terry Freedman's avatar

"Word has it that last night he was detained by his local constabulary for speeding erratically in and out of a bike lane on his ten-speed while wearing his pajamas": how did you find out???

Great post. I like Raymond. 😀

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Some one put the incident up on You Tube.

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Janice Walton's avatar

Bella and Bailey send their regards.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Raymond says, "Mew".

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Sharon Hudson's avatar

Raymond is a talented cat, with all of his observations, and I truly appreciate the mention of our Gopher Farm Barbecue. Yep, We also provide "to-go" meals, for those in a hurry. "You snag 'em, we bag 'em!" We aim to please! "You hook 'em, We cook 'em!" We DO have fun out here....

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Thanks for reading the transcript of Ray's latest pawed cast. He is looking forward to the barbecue cook-off today!

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Jim Cummings's avatar

Raymond is a cool cat. Very patient with Dennis and Mary.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

He knows what side his bread is buttered on. He doesn't mind entertaining them as long as the kibble is in the bowl.

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Sue Cauhape's avatar

This was a riot! Thanks for the belly laugh, Sharron.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Old Raymond has his own section on Leaves for the cat-people who subscribe. He is always up to something. = speed dating, cat yoga, going back to school at the Feline Life Enhancement Academy ( F.L.E.A.). Glad you thought it was funny, Sue. Thanks

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Yael Gelardin's avatar

Good old Raymond! Always enjoy!

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Raymond! He always has something going on. I'm happy he entertained you. He sure entertains us.

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palmisanocj@yahoo.com's avatar

OMG, Sharron! I LOVE this--thank you so much for passing it along and CONGRATULATIONS again for your well-deserved award!

Raymond is a gem. Love his personality, his quick and at times sarcastic wit, e.g., snagging a donut and letting poor Dennis take the blame, comment of "dumb dogs," the bi-lingual Chiweenie, and much more. 😀 I confess I'm unfamiliar with a "shrew" (well, other than Shakespeare's)--but given the context, I presume it's a type of rodent?

Thank you again, dear friend, for introducing me to Raymond. Looking forward to more! 💚💚💚

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Thank you. again, Connie, for reading this story. As for the little shrew, there is a photo of him in the story. Like a little mouse with a long, square nose. Cute little things.

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palmisanocj@yahoo.com's avatar

Oh, I just went back to look. I did, indeed, see it the first time but didn't register. What a dolt I am! It's very cute.

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