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Thug Cat part 2. What, has this thing appeared again tonight?

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Grumpyoldpersonwithcats · 12/12/2019 09:49

I hope the literary TC will not object to being referred to as a thing.

Link to previous thread
TC part 1

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7Worfs · 21/04/2020 14:01

Purr-omeo Grin

Supersimkin2 · 21/04/2020 11:47

Grin Wildean, Grumpy. Grin

AnneKipanki · 21/04/2020 10:33

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AnneKipanki · 21/04/2020 10:28
Grin
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Grumpyoldpersonwithcats · 21/04/2020 10:22

This morning Sybil is on the balcony and TC is down below. No hint of a Shakespearian reference there then Grin.

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Supersimkin2 · 21/04/2020 09:01

Morning reading.

Thug Cat part 2. What, has this thing appeared again tonight?
YetAnotherSpartacus · 20/04/2020 12:18

The body language is almost X rated!

nettie434 · 20/04/2020 12:11

Looks like some plighting of troths is going on there! Grin

CassandraCross · 20/04/2020 11:59

Looks like the long game is paying off for TC Grumpy, he allowed you to rub his tummy yesterday, he snuggled up to your foot and now he's gradually melting the Ice Queen that is Sybil. This time next year.........Grin

Butterfly98 · 20/04/2020 10:35

@Grumpyoldpersonwithcats is your NDN's cat an 'only' cat? He might be lonely and wants to play with your cats and have some other cat company!

Fluffycloudland77 · 20/04/2020 10:31

Crikey. Is Sybil succumbs he’ll move in.

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Grumpyoldpersonwithcats · 20/04/2020 10:24

I have noticed that it is exactly one year since I posted my first TC update.

It appears that TC's charm offensive may be paying off. We were playing with Karl on the balcony (safe for a cat with a lampshade) and I spotted this going on below.

Thug Cat part 2. What, has this thing appeared again tonight?
Thug Cat part 2. What, has this thing appeared again tonight?
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YetAnotherSpartacus · 20/04/2020 09:55

He luffs you!

Supersimkin2 · 19/04/2020 18:29

He is a beauty. Look at his shy smile of hope and love!

Just a teeny little incisor peeking out for a cheeky look.

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Grumpyoldpersonwithcats · 19/04/2020 17:29

He was actually very relaxed - he even allowed me to (briefly) tickle his tum without savaging me!

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AnneKipanki · 19/04/2020 17:22

Fang at the ready , and one eye open!

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Grumpyoldpersonwithcats · 19/04/2020 16:42

DW and I are just sitting on the garden steps enjoying the sun (and an iced coffee Grin).

TC has decided to join us to sunbathe while leaning on my foot.

Thug Cat part 2. What, has this thing appeared again tonight?
Thug Cat part 2. What, has this thing appeared again tonight?
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Defiantly41 · 18/04/2020 19:55

@Allergictoironing truth be told, we are all in love with Sybil

Supersimkin2 · 18/04/2020 18:02

I bet he was lovely and fudgy, even if you have to keep your main neck artery away from his playful little toothypegs.

Sometimes if you pick a cat up it annoys them just enough to stop doing what they were at; passive aggressive petcare at its finest. I thought it might come in handy for TC's advances to poor besieged Sybil.

Picking a cat up and kissing them can put them off doing anything for life.

CassandraCross · 18/04/2020 17:58

These threads are most certainly a treasury of everlasting joy Grumpy and I agree that plighting of troth is definitely a phrase that should be used more often.

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Grumpyoldpersonwithcats · 18/04/2020 17:35

True confession time - I have on rare occasions picked TC up to move him (very carefully and only when he's in a good mood). He doesn't tend to scratch when you do - but you really have to avoid his teeth.

@CassandraCross Now that the first installment has gone onto classics - I like to think of these threads as a treasury of everlasting joy Grin.

I was very impressed with 'plighting his troth' earlier. It is a matter of deep regret to me that that phase is used so infrequently.

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YetAnotherSpartacus · 18/04/2020 17:19

On the old thread there is rather a wonderful photo of poor TC being picked up by NDN.

CassandraCross · 18/04/2020 17:04

I love the way Shakespearean language, quotes and comparisons keep dropping into this thread!

TC threads - amusing, heartwarming and literaryGrin.

Supersimkin2 · 18/04/2020 15:27

TC is plighting his troth rather forcefully. Poor Sybil, being hassled, she needs a solo spot to chill. Have you ever tried to pick TC up Grumpy?

FishingPaws · 18/04/2020 14:55

Dreamies solve any number of kitty issues...deli catz treats are the absolute favourite here (and have to be locked away or they will be stolen by a little furry thief!).

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