The adventures of Newerboy

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I've got a Siamese cat. He was abandoned by his owner and is living in state - three nests made by neighbours - in our garden. He is absolutely beautiful, aged 11, and a white/cream colour, brown eyes I think. So far we have blinked at each other, me flat on face behind bush in garden.

The lady who feeds him is going away for 6 weeks. She is in a royal state of anxiety so I stepped in. Have been trained to do the feeding, leg massage, etc.

His history is shameful. He has been coming to us for food for ages, finally taken to Battersea, where his so-called owner collected him in 90 minutes. Then left him to starve. So you see I can't not.

Any words of wisdom? I need them.

So you're not thinking immediately of acquiring another Bengal?

No, but one day. An adult rescue given up by quitters.

I'm what they called an "experienced Bengal owner" ie I am well downtrodden.

Lordy. While ASBO is still around?

Maybe asbo would like a lady friend?

Mind you, I sometimes think Mr C might be lonely then I think again pretty quick. He likes being the boss.

In the dim & distant future when asbo is departed. Asbo has no need of lady friends. He is not like that. Trying to mate his sister was purely experimental & never lead to hiding the sausage.

Has anyone seen mantra around lately?.

Not as I recall.

Neither me. She might be frenzied, is getting kitchen done.

I am watching the best film ever, Kedi. On special offer on Amazon for 99p, was a fiver, to rent. Istanbul cats.

I bought a laser pen light. Ollie and NewWaif are both going crazy

F There is a Bengal in the film, Bengu, who is the Hollywood diva to end them all. It's beyond sweet.

O If you value your life or your reason, don't book a hol in Turkey. Ever.

I've just watched a YouTube video, she certainly enjoys a brush & a whos a pretty girl.

One video said Islam likes cats because they were the only animal allowed into Mohammed's prayer room. Which means even prophets of God can't put up with the endless miaowing & scrabbling & open the door to get some peace. I bet the cat nicked the nicest prayer mat to sleep on and refused to be moved.

O Would be mobbed.

In Islam, cats are 'those who live amongst us' and are not unclean. You weren't far off, either, Fluffy. There is a tale that the Prophet found his favourite cat, one Muezza, sleeping upon his robe before prayer (I think) and cut off the sleeve on which she was sleeping rather than disturb her.

Muezza was also said to have saved Mohammed from a snake, which is how she got the tabby M on her forehead.

Kedi is wonderful. Ollivander would be mobbed in Istanbul and TCN would probably have a stroke ....

I'm not going to Turkey. Ever. Can you even imagine?

Avoid Morocco too, olivander , billions of street cats there too.
Although, to be fair, the locals did make efforts to feed them and provide shelter.
One cafe had a milk crate on it's side surrounded by traffic cones to house a kitten they were feeding.
Traders in the Medina asked me for handfulls of the kibble I ended up carrying in my handbag, so they could feed "their" strays.
I frequently saw chicken wings or boiled eggs left out for the cats.
It didn't cost me much to buy a few bags of food, but I imagine it would be a significant amount to a local. They mostly can't afford to shop in western style supermarkets like Carrefour.

Going through customs
"Anything to declare?"
"Yes. 70. Sorry, 71 cats"

They all looked well fed at least.

He's never seen the state of my windowsills Cozie, he wouldn't have classed them as clean then. Im surprised the paint hasn't worn off.

Going through customs
"Anything to declare?"
"Yes. 70. Sorry, 71 cats"

Desperately hoping that a couple of fat females hold on for just a little longer ....

'Post-Brexit customs rules state the minimum import of cats is, er, 84, Madam.

'Kittens are subject to separate jurisdiction. Basically, you can keep them in your bra for now.

'Shall I hold your handbag while you check the airport bins?'

NewWaif is clearing up ollies natures menu leftovers. Ollie is half asleep in his bed looking rather not concerned

"You good hooman"

The good thing about NM is that it doesn't seem to go 'off' or dry up during the day.

Are you going to pop a paper collar on her Ollivander?

No, I know which house she lives at

Ollivander Towers? Or elsewhere? I'm getting a bit confused with all the cats in your area!

She lives about 9 houses away on my road