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Mar 2Liked by Sharron Bassano

Ahhhh….the dreaded “flea goop”! Nice moves, Raymond!

I love this guy! He Keeps my hours. Keep sharing the PAWED-CASTS, Sharron!

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Ray's a good boy, except when it comes to being "captured". If it is not HIS idea he is having none of it.

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Mar 2Liked by Sharron Bassano

“I ate it for three days and then decided I didn’t like it any more.” Sounds like my dog, Joey, who has a bit of cat in him.

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Cats can be so fickle. Dogs, I have found, eat just about anything any time.

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'What the hell's a cranny?' - ah, Raymond, another of life's big questions! GREAT WORK with those varmints, by the way. Loved this latest Pawed-Cast!

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Dear Rebecca, Thanks for subscribing to my Pawd-cast. I send you love and fishes from across the vasty sea. Raymond.

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What a pawsitively funny way to start my day today! Raymond is the cat's meow!

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Ray thanks you from the bottom of his furry heart.

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Mar 2Liked by Sharron Bassano

Hi Sharron, What fun and wonderful to read from beginning to end. Raymond has his paws on my heartstrings. I sure know about his ability to find new and hidden sleeping places. That game goes on at our house all the time with Bailey.

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Funny how he finds a place he likes and sticks with it for weeks. Then suddenly he finds somewhere else -- usually an unlikely spot. He's broken down that closet-basket by wiggling around and around until it now fits his butt properly.

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Mar 2Liked by Sharron Bassano

Heck, we all know “Everybody loves Raymond!” (Can I say that without incurring a royalty fee)

And we love this Pawed-Cast! Furry delights all over the place. You didn’t mention how D&M are cat-aholics, never seen em set foot near a dog…

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Hi Melanie! Thanks for coming back to 🍁Leaves for a read! Raymond. What can I say? Dennis calls me every morning with the cat report. I am easily entertained...

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Mar 2Liked by Sharron Bassano

What a great idea! More of these, please. I hope Jim can make it the next time.

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Hah! Me too!

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Allegedly, Raymond. Allegedly.

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Oooops. You are right. I edited it in. Innocent until proven guilty, right?

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Mar 2Liked by Sharron Bassano

"I rely on my friend, Otto-Miguel, a Chiweenie, who brings me the dog news. He speaks pretty good Cat, albeit with a German-Spanish accent." Loved this one.

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We had thunder and lightning last night. Ray did his rocket-man act and disappeared outside until 10:30. Poor baby. He is still sleeping it off.

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I wonder what happened to Jim’s notebook notes that was taken? Not a weapon, of war, just conversation and received sentences but taken as a threat but shoots blanks, but still thought of able to put holes in some things. The harm has been done. Cat fur flies furious; felines should dig their claws into porous cells then sit atop a wall or the highest roof top and yowl the wails of woe.

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Good plan.

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Gee, remind me not to write in a notebook in public. BTW, I love the black and white photos of the big black Wedgie cat. Looks like my Buda. This was a fun read. Remind me, though, exactly where does East SC begin.

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Good question with a highly debated answer. I think of between Morrissey Blvd and Park Avenue, including the other side of the freeway. Sort of. Also known as the Banana Belt

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Thank you. I was trying to remember those street names.

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Mar 17Liked by Sharron Bassano

Flea goop must be administered mid petting without missing a beat. It is easier if the stuff is warmed to cat body temp on the pilot light of the stove. Just a couple of seconds till you can't feel the package on your wrist... like baby bottle. Dose one cat,release to garden. Dose second cat, release to garden. Dose third cat, ditto. They are quickly distracted by random mice etc., and come in for treats as usual.

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Good plan, Kate! Ray is very suspicious and is ready to bolt any second. But Dennis did as you suggested. He had the goop handy on the table next to the recliner where the cat comes for pets. Got him when he dozed off.

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Yes, like little kids, you have to be a step ahead of them. When there is more than one, they can gang up on the human and silently warn about pills being prepared, or flea goop packaging visible..... Can't live without cats. They are worth everything right? )))

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