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Thug cat part 3. Unbidden guests are often welcomest when they are gone.

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Grumpyoldpersonwithcats · 14/08/2020 09:53

Since the second thread has now been promoted to 'classics' here is part three.
Links (hopefully) to the first and second threads below

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TC is clearly suitably impressed by his fame

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Grumpyoldpersonwithcats · 29/10/2020 22:27

Haven't been murdered just yet!
We've been away for a short break and NDN has been coming in to feed and litter the cats for us.
Came back this evening - all four are in fine fettle and no sign of a TC break-in.

If TC has been in while we've been away, NDN isn't 'fessing up' Grin

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Grumpyoldpersonwithcats · 29/10/2020 22:34

NDN did however send me a photo of TC.

He has taken to sleeping on the pool cover - treats it like his own water bed Grin. (And before anyone worries - the way the pool cover closes means that this is perfectly safe for him)

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Supersimkin2 · 29/10/2020 23:39

Glad you had a well-deserved break from petcare and I expect TC enjoyed kipping in your bed too. That swimming pool pic is fake.

AnneRIPanki · 30/10/2020 18:12

Adorable ❤️

Grumpyoldpersonwithcats · 31/10/2020 10:01

So TC was on the doorstep this morning as I was going out. I bent down to stroke his head and say hello as usual. He'd obviously got out of waterbed the wrong side this morning as he immediately savaged my hand...

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Grumpyoldpersonwithcats · 31/10/2020 10:02

I so enjoy that element of unpredictability with him Grin

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Ellmau · 31/10/2020 10:49

I hope you have up to date tetanus shots, Grumpy.

YetAnotherSpartacus · 31/10/2020 10:51

YOW! Which one of the black kitties with the fluffed up tail is defending you?

Grumpyoldpersonwithcats · 31/10/2020 11:56

Haven't had a tetanus shot for ages I'm afraid - but I've had so many cat scratches over the years that I'm not too bothered.
That was Lenny at the door - but his tail wasn't fluffed up - that was just his normal bottle brush mode Grin.

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Olinguito · 31/10/2020 11:56

Ouch! He certainly likes to keep you on your toes!

FannysSteadiedBuffs · 31/10/2020 13:21

Was that the first time you've seen him since he moved in you went on holiday?

Perhaps he's forgotten what you look like and thought you were a burglar?

Or perhaps he really has been in the house for the last week and didn't see why that should have to change now you're back.

Grumpyoldpersonwithcats · 07/11/2020 11:03

I've been chatting to TC who is relaxing on our table.
It started well.

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Grumpyoldpersonwithcats · 07/11/2020 11:06

Then he got bored of being nice...

It was my arm he was going for.

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Supersimkin2 · 07/11/2020 15:27

Frisky! Poor little boy is suffering the strain of lockdown.

purrswhileheeats · 07/11/2020 20:08

You have to stop provoking him Grumpy victim blaming

CassandraCross · 07/11/2020 21:16

A host of excellent pictures Grumpy.

TC's face with the narrowed eyes, definitely means business.

Supersimkin2 · 07/11/2020 21:38

It's the cheated look, with upraised claw still glinting, in the final pic that does it for me.

nettie434 · 08/11/2020 15:42

Fantastic photos, Grumpy. TC is showing that a Thug Cat never changes his stripes. Hope your hand is feeling better

Grumpyoldpersonwithcats · 08/11/2020 19:41

I have to say that the light yesterday morning was gorgeous which helped the photos no end..
One more enclosed that I took yesterday shortly after the attack.

I was very amused by son of NDN who picked up TC today and was immediately savaged. Continuing to hold him extremely carefully he turned to his dad and asked
'why on earth do we keep this cat? He's rubbish'

I think its only Mr NDN that likes him. Grin

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CassandraCross · 08/11/2020 19:52

@Supersimkin2

It's the cheated look, with upraised claw still glinting, in the final pic that does it for me.
Me too, it's just a perfect picture.
HappyHoppyHippo · 08/11/2020 20:07

@Grumpyoldpersonwithcats

I have to say that the light yesterday morning was gorgeous which helped the photos no end.. One more enclosed that I took yesterday shortly after the attack.

I was very amused by son of NDN who picked up TC today and was immediately savaged. Continuing to hold him extremely carefully he turned to his dad and asked
'why on earth do we keep this cat? He's rubbish'

I think its only Mr NDN that likes him. Grin

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Fluffycloudland77 · 08/11/2020 22:36

It’s a good job he’s got one fan in that house. It’s not his fault he’s a paws on the ground cat in a world of less assertive cats.

FannysSteadiedBuffs · 09/11/2020 07:51

'why on earth do we keep this cat? He's rubbish' Poor wee thing Grin

YetAnotherSpartacus · 09/11/2020 08:06

Poor unwanted TC. In that last photo, he is wiping the tears from his eyes.

He is also flashing a bare kitty nipple.

CassandraCross · 09/11/2020 14:33

TC's legion of fans on here would beg to differ with NDN's son, rubbish indeed.Angry. TC will get his revenge for that remark, I have no doubt!