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rubysmama rubysmama rubysmama rubysmama I just went to the birthday thread! I see that [IMG alt="Lari"][URL][URL]https://thecatsite.com/data/avatars/s/10010/10010107.jpg?1560365265[/URL][/URL][/IMG] Lari thinks Ruby looks regal too! The photo where she has her head cocked really made me smile! She is so precious! I think she is getting used to the camera.
Poor Rubes. When I first got my camera I took pics of her with the flash on, and I think it was too bright for her eyes, because she started looking away whenever she'd see the camera. So now all my pics are without the flash, which is why they aren't as clear as I'd like, but at least Regal Ruby isn't nervous around it anymore. I really do need to figure out all the settings on my camera, and find it there's a way to take better inside shots without the flash.

Lady carrying a furry baby!
Awww... Lady Love, don't be embarrassed about carrying your lamb. I think it's adorable. :hearthrob:
 

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Poor Rubes. When I first got my camera I took pics of her with the flash on, and I think it was too bright for her eyes, because she started looking away whenever she'd see the camera. So now all my pics are without the flash,
Yes, direct flash is bad for the eyes, same for hoomans. Best is not to use flash on them. Their eyes are more sensitive than us and bright flash do sought of blind them for awhile, just like us having a bright light shone in our eyes.
 

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Kitties! Lol She piled a few toys by the door again. Getting rid of them? Claiming them? Taking them to a friend? Next time I’ll see what she does if I take her for a walk. Maybe she just wants to go outside and play!
Jcatbird Jcatbird , How sweet! Would love to know their minds. A walk and taking her babies with her to show them around? Maybe you need a little wagon for the toys to go along on the walk.

Yesterday was the one year Gotcha anniversary for Gracie, my gentle little Grandma Cat. The shelter sent me a nice thank you email.
 

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. I do know that the fellow is getting joy from Sherbert. I heard about Sherbert following him around everywhere and sleeping on his tummy or just above him. I really hope they stay together. It’s a good match.
...that's all anyone can ask, of any cat and/or person, to take it day by day :purr:
 

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rubysmama rubysmama I know my kitties don’t want flash either. Most of the time, if I need the flash, I can make a little noise with my foot or by bumping something that causes a slight head turn. Of course that may alter something cute you are trying to photograph so it’s not the best solution. I used to buy film that was geared for low light but now, everything has changed. Lol Longer exposure time might do it. If the shutter is open longer you may need to put the camera on something like a tripod or table top to prevent blurring. Hopefully Ruby will hold her pose? Lol If you want to set up a shot it can be easier. Put a bright light nearby. Sometimes just removing a lamp shade is enough. I have even used battery powered lanterns. Lol The other possibility is just editing exposure but I find that isn’t always great. It can leave a grainy look. But I am using a phone camera so.... pluses and minuses with that.

Lady must have gotten the message about her fluffy lamb!

You got a card from the vet? That’s very sweet!

tabbytom tabbytom The flash is difficult for eyes! I remember my Dad taking pictures when I was very young and he had a massive flash unit.:oops: Maybe Ruby just needs:coolcat:

pearl99 pearl99 Now that made me laugh! I can picture walking Lady and pulling a little wagon filled with her toys!:flail: I’ll just show this post to my neighbors first! Gotta get a little wagon. Lol

Happy Gotcha day Gracie! Yay! Another reason for us to celebrate!:woo:You got a card too? Awesome! Happy days!

Furballsmom Furballsmom Very good point. Day by day. I talked to him today. He sounds tired a lot but he perks up when he talks about Sherbert! He thinks ,” He might just keep him.” I hope he can. He says Sherbert is always beside him. The kitty is motivating him to get up too. Sherbert meows when he wants anything and the neighbor gets up to see about him. I know he had wanted a pet. He actually asked me if I could get him a dog. I let him know about the shelter but he hadn’t acted on it yet. I think having a kitty is really easier for him right now anyway. Cats have a way of finding us! I hope he gets better and they have many years together.
 

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Banjo does keep everyone in line! Lol She is very organized and goal oriented.
I could use Banjo around here to whip this place into shape. ;)

rescued a kitten once that I named Pumpkin. It got adopted. Its’ sibling was Pudding.
Most of my childhood cats had food names- Marshmallow, Caramel, Oreo, Butterscotch. 🍪🧁🍭

Is this your baby Lady?
Of course my precious angel Lady would have a lamb for a baby. Cuteness overload. 😍

The kitty is motivating him to get up too. Sherbert meows when he wants anything and the neighbor gets up to see about him.
Same thing happened to me with my cats. Now I have to get up at 6am every morning to take care of them. No choice but to soldier on. Those little devils need me. :devilish:❤
 

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If the son is really interested, perhaps Sherbert can stay with Dad until he can't manage on his own anymore, then go to the son. Dad would know where he was, and how he is doing. That might work.

FINALLY got my schedule back to normal! That morning stuff is not for me!
 

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M maggiedemi Banjo is very determined. She thinks she runs everything but Lady just lets her think that. Lol
We do as we are told by the kitties! :lol:

Mamanyt1953 Mamanyt1953 I keep your hours so I totally sympathize! Foot okay?
I am hoping that Sherbert will be settled with them. Paws crossed!
 

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Smiles? Lady had her harness and leash on but while waiting for me, she gained a following! Cat thoughts! Lol I think we can read these expressions! :kitty:

Want to go for a walk Lady?
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Hey everybody! Lady has a red thing chasing her!
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Seriously BJ? Don’t think you can keep me on a leash! I am not one of your girlfriends!
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I do accept your apology.
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Now. My walk.
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Unhhhh!
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Hurry up Hooman! These cats are after my leash!
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Stop Banjo!!! I’ll just pull away.
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Ack! Banjo you’re choking me!
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Sorry Lady. I got you now though.
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If I pick up the handle...
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I can just....
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Hold it like this...
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And I can take you for your walk!
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Ready?
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Oh. I guess not.
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So hooman, do you see what I put up with? I will not be walked by another cat! Walk me now please!
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And I did!:worship:

Thank you for trying to help ( run everything) Banjo!:bicolorcat:
 

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So, the walk was interesting. At First Lady wasn’t rushing out the way she usually does. I know a neighbor has a dog that gets loose sometimes. Maybe he wandered through recently? Of we could speak for them, I think Lady might say this....

I smell animal!
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Hold me until I check the yard!
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Nothing on that side. Nothing on this side!
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I know I smell something!
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Nothing in the Garden.
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Be very quiet hooman!
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I must listen too.
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I see no evil and I hear no evil...
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Okay! Put me down.
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Ahhhhh. A roll in the grass. I shall cover any scent but mine!
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Whoa. Smell that?
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Someone has been sleeping in my garden!
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Someone has been digging in my garden!
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Where is it!
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Not up there.
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Maybe it went up high?
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I think I know this smell.
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Yep! Armadillo!
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I’m going back closer to the house. You coming?
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That armadillo better not bother my favorite scratching root!
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I’ll double mark it.
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Take me on patrol hooman.
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That invader came through here too!
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It’s not behind me is it?
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Okay. I fully investigated. Patrol complete!
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Ready for pick up!
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It’s a nice evening for a walk.
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Now take me in hooman.
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I have a furry Lamb toy to protect!
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M maggiedemi Lady said she would love for you to carry her. Every where! Her purrsonal cat carrier. Maybe we could find a cat Purrse to carry her in!
She and her Lamb.
She is not a Bj mom. She was brought in after the bulk of the first colony but before the bulk of this last colony. She missed the Felv stuff by just a little bit. She really hasn’t fallen for BJ like the colony girls. I guess after being in love with the African Wild cat, BJ just can’t compare. Poor BJ. He did get a kiss though so maybe Lady is seeing him in a different light now. Lady insists on being wooed. Lol

Mamanyt1953 Mamanyt1953 I hope we don’t have any Tom cat Fonk! I prefer Aramadillo right now. Lol The cats are not fond of Dillo fonk either though. Can you imagine if Hekitty saw an Armadillo?
I doubt that Muffin would want a harness either. I guess Hekitty is saying ,” if you harness me, you will need a new leash on life? “
 

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N NY cat man I took my van in early this morning! I am told it sounds like the alternator clutch. It didn’t fully make the noise but he did hear it. He said that he sees this a lot, especially on Hondas. Most have this clutch. He said the alternator could still last for years but he would replace it if I want him to. He said that if it was his, he would keep driving it. To which I replied,” yes but if you break down...” He replied, I would also just call someone to come get me. “ lol So I said, “ Okay, I’ll just ca you!” He laughed and wrote down his cell number for me. I knew I needed a little transmission fluid. He checked it and added a smidgeon. Belt okay. Hoses okay. Other fluids okay. No Charge ! :jawdrop: :bunnydance:So, I went and got my B-12 shot and I found the dry cat food I have been hunting!

Murphy must be out sick or something. I broke Murphy’s law today. I hope I don’t get fined for that later. Lol
 

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Okay, I looked it up. It is called an overrun alternator decoupler pulley, and apparently failure is fairly common. Advance Auto Parts sells one for about $60, so it seems that replacement of the entire alternator isn't mandatory. The labor to do the work would be the killer, though.
 

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after being in love with the African Wild cat, BJ just can’t compare. Poor BJ. He did get a kiss though so maybe Lady is seeing him in a different light now.
It takes a while for us girls to learn our lesson. Those wild guys might seem exciting, but....;)

I doubt that Muffin would want a harness either.
Now that you mention her, how is Muffin doing? What has she been up to? Speaking of muffins, I sampled a bunch this week. I like them much better than cake.🧁

I broke Murphy’s law today. I hope I don’t get fined for that later.
Yes. Whenever something fabulous happens, I have to wonder when is the other shoe gonna drop? :lol:
 

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I picked up some flea meds for that neighbor cat. It looks like a she to me. I have her treats and the meds. She swatted me. Lol She is totally bonded with the neighbor. I couldn’t stay long and was wearing an N-95 mask to tend the kitty but I did get a few minutes with her. I got a closer look at her too. She has spots!
Also, the fellow who bottle raised a similar looking kitten had been in to see the neighbor. He lied! He told the man that his kitten had been grey! The kitty told on him though. She went straight to him and rubbed all over him! He does not want her!:cloudy:He is superstitious and says she has human eyes!:censored::sigh: Better for this kitty to be away from him. She will be getting registered to the neighbor at the vets office as soon as I can help him to schedule her. I told him the story of Prints and that his kitty has spots too. So.... Sherbert now how a middle name. Pawpurr. Prints and the Pawpurr! I am wondering though, did that guy dump Prints too! Close to the same age. I will never know who dumped who but it is possible. The vet will be able to gauge the age of the neighbors cat better than I can.

I come bearing gifts!
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That’s a favorite at my house.
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Go ahead little one. You need the extra treat.
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Good huh?!?!
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Can we see your spots?
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You’re beautiful! I think some
Magic brought you to this house.
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You and Mr. Neighbor can take care of each other.
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You love Mr. M don’t you? Don’t be scared of my mask!
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I look like a bear with a white muzzle? Lol
Can I get the fleas and parasites? Just a little stuff on your neck.
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Awww! It’s alright. Don’t eat me, okay?
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Play?
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You like that? Let’s let your Dad take over.
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You got the mouse!
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Dad plays better.
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Let him have it! Lol
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That works!
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You want a different smell on the mouse? I guess it might smell like a store.
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Tastes like a store? Blah!
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I think that’s actually catnip you taste but..... okay.
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You’re going to fix it?
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Ohhhh.
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Make it smell like home?
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You have an idea?
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I think I understand.
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Dad scented!
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Mouse in the shoe.
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Purrfect.
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Let it simmer? :lol: I leave that to you!
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How is it now?
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Yay! It worked!
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Whatever the kitty wants. :lovecat2:
 

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