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Scottish Tourism - the Excellent Cats debate Gizmo's suitability as a top influencer

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TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne · 25/09/2025 10:58

Yeah, right.

Linney is more suitable.

At least he's actually a Scottish cat.

Gizmo is an English interloper, who only came to Scotland in order to get behind my bathroom cupboard.

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JaceLancs · 07/10/2025 23:09

It was lovely @Pudmyboy - met many lovely local cats too!

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Scottish Tourism - the Excellent Cats debate Gizmo's suitability as a top influencer
Scottish Tourism - the Excellent Cats debate Gizmo's suitability as a top influencer
JaceLancs · 07/10/2025 23:12

And a few more!

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Scottish Tourism - the Excellent Cats debate Gizmo's suitability as a top influencer
Scottish Tourism - the Excellent Cats debate Gizmo's suitability as a top influencer
Scottish Tourism - the Excellent Cats debate Gizmo's suitability as a top influencer
TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne · 08/10/2025 16:59

JaceLancs · 07/10/2025 23:12

And a few more!

Goodness @JaceLancs you seem to have encountered even more NMHCs than Grumpy does.

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Grumpyoldpersonwithcats · 08/10/2025 17:08

They are absolutely top grade NMHCs @JaceLancs 😻
Delighted that you found a grey one too.

TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne · 08/10/2025 20:50

Update on Ex

DD2 and DS2 have helped him with setting up WiFi and making a set of shelves. DD told me today. I'm fine with that.

He's been placed in temporary accommodation in the village 15 miles away. A single room. He's alone. He's waiting for permanent accommodation. He texted DS2 and asked him for help.

The three of them are not discussing anything about why he left. But the kids feel sorry for him, while feeling also that he's been a complete idiot.

I am still VERY VERY ANGRY. And I hope he's lonely and regretful.

The utter tosser.

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TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne · 08/10/2025 20:52

DD knows that I'm still furious.

She also knows exactly what caused the split, because I've told her.

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RumNotRun · 08/10/2025 21:25

Lex casts aspersions in Mr Stupid's general direction on your behalf.

Scottish Tourism - the Excellent Cats debate Gizmo's suitability as a top influencer
EmpressaurusKitty · 08/10/2025 21:45

RumNotRun · 08/10/2025 21:25

Lex casts aspersions in Mr Stupid's general direction on your behalf.

Kitty & her dragon are on it too.

Scottish Tourism - the Excellent Cats debate Gizmo's suitability as a top influencer
Scottish Tourism - the Excellent Cats debate Gizmo's suitability as a top influencer
JaceLancs · 08/10/2025 21:50

@Pudmyboy @TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne
@Grumpyoldpersonwithcats
it was lovely to find a Turkish Finlay but the black and white kitten at my hotel was adorable and loved the attention round the pool
Finlay is being adorable and keeping me warm tonight ❤️

Scottish Tourism - the Excellent Cats debate Gizmo's suitability as a top influencer
Scottish Tourism - the Excellent Cats debate Gizmo's suitability as a top influencer
Scottish Tourism - the Excellent Cats debate Gizmo's suitability as a top influencer
TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne · 08/10/2025 21:51

RumNotRun · 08/10/2025 21:25

Lex casts aspersions in Mr Stupid's general direction on your behalf.

Thank you Lex!

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TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne · 08/10/2025 21:52

EmpressaurusKitty · 08/10/2025 21:45

Kitty & her dragon are on it too.

Thank you Kitty.

Thank you Kitty's dragon.

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Grumpyoldpersonwithcats · 08/10/2025 22:12

Sybil is definitely judging Mr Stupid...

Scottish Tourism - the Excellent Cats debate Gizmo's suitability as a top influencer
TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne · 08/10/2025 22:16

Grumpyoldpersonwithcats · 08/10/2025 22:12

Sybil is definitely judging Mr Stupid...

I wouldn't like to come across Sybil in the dark.

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RumNotRun · 08/10/2025 22:23

Frank says he'll cast nasturtiums once he's finished his Lick-e-lix

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Pudmyboy · 08/10/2025 22:53

Grumpyoldpersonwithcats · 08/10/2025 22:12

Sybil is definitely judging Mr Stupid...

Sybil is magnificent

TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne · 08/10/2025 23:58

I've found the first cat food which Gizmo has refused to eat : Felix Original Tuna.
He's eating the cod pouch I gave him as an alternative.

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learieonthewildmoor · 09/10/2025 07:02

I would like to sit on this chair, but I guess I’m not going to.
It’s that moment when you realise the balance of power has changed.
Also some intense training in the treat tree required. Cat Two does not approve.

Scottish Tourism - the Excellent Cats debate Gizmo's suitability as a top influencer
Scottish Tourism - the Excellent Cats debate Gizmo's suitability as a top influencer
EmpressaurusKitty · 09/10/2025 07:21

That chair definitely appears to be taken.

Grumpyoldpersonwithcats · 09/10/2025 08:45

Pudmyboy · 08/10/2025 22:53

Sybil is magnificent

Thank you - I think so too 😻

Grumpyoldpersonwithcats · 09/10/2025 08:51

learieonthewildmoor · 09/10/2025 07:02

I would like to sit on this chair, but I guess I’m not going to.
It’s that moment when you realise the balance of power has changed.
Also some intense training in the treat tree required. Cat Two does not approve.

I'm afraid we are a household where cats do get moved from seats at times. They usually stay curled on your lap though if you pick them up and plonk them straight down on yourself.

LostCats2 · 09/10/2025 11:01

learieonthewildmoor · 09/10/2025 07:02

I would like to sit on this chair, but I guess I’m not going to.
It’s that moment when you realise the balance of power has changed.
Also some intense training in the treat tree required. Cat Two does not approve.

Cat 2 absolutely does not approve does he 😁

EmpressaurusKitty · 09/10/2025 11:52

There are builders opposite taking down scaffolding. Kitty’s ears have been going wild.

Although I’m not sure some of their language is suitable for a well brought up cat.

Esgaroth · 09/10/2025 11:59

EmpressaurusKitty · 09/10/2025 11:52

There are builders opposite taking down scaffolding. Kitty’s ears have been going wild.

Although I’m not sure some of their language is suitable for a well brought up cat.

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Ah but she had a rough start in life. I'm sure her kittens were little aristocats, but she's been through some things.

Esgaroth · 09/10/2025 12:02

On a side note, am I the only one who didn't get the pun until I was well past the target age for The Aristocats? Do children generally know the word aristocrat? I didn't and I was quite a well-read precocious child. I'm quite sure my kids wouldn't, but perhaps I haven't been reading them the right stories.

Esgaroth · 09/10/2025 12:04

TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne · 08/10/2025 23:58

I've found the first cat food which Gizmo has refused to eat : Felix Original Tuna.
He's eating the cod pouch I gave him as an alternative.

Tuna is Kettle's absolute favourite, so you can send it up to us.

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