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J. Curtis's avatar

This is so funny! “Heat is his god” What a wonderful piece to wake up and read with my own coffee.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Ray has a lot of fans. He is a funny boy.

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Kim Smyth's avatar

That cat is the smartest ever! What a good writer Dennis is. He should be proud!

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Raymond is definitely smart, but Dennis is not a writer. Ray lives with my son, but I tell all the Ray stories. ha ha ha

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Jill CampbellMason's avatar

Oooh my! (That Oooh is a clue- a series of buttons?)

What a talent Ray/Dennis/Sharron shares!

The games are in full heat.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

A very devious cat, and Dennis' primary source of entertainment. He always fills me in on what Ray is up to- I get a brief cat report every morning.

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Jill CampbellMason's avatar

Such entertainment has many lives~

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James Ron's avatar

LOL. Raymond is going to win because he doesn't think, he just does. Keeps us humans on our toes. I also understand his love for heat.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

🩷 Thanks, Ron! And Raymond says, "Meow, brother!"

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Kate Henry's avatar

YAY Raymond ))) He's my kind of cat )))

Hansel mewing quietly out the door perch. I didn't see anyone. Squirrels in the oak but not even the neighborhood Tiger. Not so sure its a good idea to let them scuffle. Maybe they'd play, maybe they'd war and there'd be vet bills. Maybe he is missing his sister Gretl or buddy KittyBoy who were planted in the garden last winter. He's the last of 9 of the last herd. 18 planted in the lilies and strawberrys over 30 years. He can see the patch from the porch. Its raining again today, so forays will be super short. Cat spirits cross the rainbow bridge with no delay. Just memories remain.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Cat spirits and memories... A nice title for a little story, Kate. I am glad these Ray stories resonate with you, my friend. I hope you are well and enjoying the spring bloom!

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Richard Blaisdell's avatar

Raymond counts coup. A native cat that can keep score. What a perfect pet. Can he play hockey?

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

No hockey. Santa Cruz born and bred, so, surfing, yes!

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Janice Walton's avatar

Delightful - Raymond is one of my favorites.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Raymond sends a "Meow" to your two felines, Bailey and, and, darn it. I forget the other one's name!

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Janice Walton's avatar

The other one is Bella, and they send their regards to you and Raymond.

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Jim Cummings's avatar

Raymond is really keeping Dennis on his toes. Devious but cute.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Ray is in cat paradise now because both Dennis and Mary have retired and there is a warm lap for him at any hour of the day…

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Sue Cauhape's avatar

That is one wily animal there. Those Norweedgies are smart and love the devilment of yanking their staff's chains. Carry on!

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Ray es el Rey de la casa.

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Sue Cauhape's avatar

Si, y a tiempo, el Rey dolor ... poquito.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Hah!

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Sharon Hudson's avatar

Ah yes…nothing to do all day but torment Dennis! Love this story of stealth, Sharron!!

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

They are crazy about that cat. You know how it is.

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Sharon Hudson's avatar

I do!

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Tim Connolly's avatar

Great story Sharron!

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Thanks for reading over here, Tim. Raymond is a silly boy, but he has a lot of fans. They call themselves the Raybots.

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Yael Gelardin's avatar

Face it! Denis lost this one. ! Good luck with the new game!

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Raymond he is pretty smart. And loads of entertainment.

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K.C. Knouse's avatar

Raymond is adorable. He reminds me of my daughter who is a natural at games. I'd show her how to play and after the first round or two, she'd beat me every time. It didn't matter what the game. Maybe Dennis should come up with a game of who can find the most loose change and have Raymond earn his keep. These stories are so comfy and you always have photos to match. Thanks, Sharron.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

I will definitely suggest the Loose Change game. Sounds like a perfect match.

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Penny's avatar

Love this! .... and a Hotbox! We haven't tried one and now we must.

At our house it's a blue plastic ring, from under the cap to a milk jug. It's there, then gone again

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Those little skittery blue things are just irresistible! Ray is so sneaky about rubber bands - especially the fat blue ones around the broccoli bunch. Cats!

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