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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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Allergictoironing · 14/10/2025 16:14

That would be a Labradoodle, Labrador crossed with a Standard Poodle. The spaniel crosses like Cockerpoos etc tend to be smaller, Cocker Spaniel crossed with a Miniature Poodle or Cavapoo King Charles Cavalier crossed with a toy or miniature.

Esgaroth · 14/10/2025 16:25

I prefer straight Labradors myself. My mother raises puppies for Guide Dogs so we had a lot of little Labs, Goldies, German Shepherds and various crosses between those three when I was a kid. They did experiment with poodles and poodle crosses and found them temperamentally unsuited to the job! We never had one though.

TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne · 14/10/2025 16:28

I went to have a cup of tea with another neighbour this afternoon, after conducting the dementia choir.

When I got to her front door, Gizmo appeared behind me and slunk into the neighbour's house.

You'd think he actually lived there. The toerag. 🤣

I discovered that the neighbour didn't know about my husband. The warden hadn't told her.

And on that subject, I got a letter from the warden's boss to say that my complaint (about the warden and GDPR) had not been upheld (!!!) so I don't know what to make of that.

I'm still furious with my ex. My friend L took me and Linney up to the vet's, to get his Solensia jab.

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JaceLancs · 14/10/2025 17:13

That’s fab @RumNotRun x

EmpressaurusKitty · 14/10/2025 20:43

TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne · 14/10/2025 16:28

I went to have a cup of tea with another neighbour this afternoon, after conducting the dementia choir.

When I got to her front door, Gizmo appeared behind me and slunk into the neighbour's house.

You'd think he actually lived there. The toerag. 🤣

I discovered that the neighbour didn't know about my husband. The warden hadn't told her.

And on that subject, I got a letter from the warden's boss to say that my complaint (about the warden and GDPR) had not been upheld (!!!) so I don't know what to make of that.

I'm still furious with my ex. My friend L took me and Linney up to the vet's, to get his Solensia jab.

Maybe the boss gave the warden a private bollocking about keeping her mouth shut in future.

How’s Linney after his jab?

coastergirl · 15/10/2025 01:06

Hello all. Sorry I've been awol. My autistic 10yo is in crisis, I've spent every waking moment trying to figure it out. Luckily he still has the cats to make him smile. As soon as he sits down, Walter flops onto him demanding attention. Hope you're all ok.

Probably shouldn't post this pic, but anyone who knows me would recognise me by my posts

Scottish Tourism - the Excellent Cats debate Gizmo's suitability as a top influencer
Breadcat24 · 15/10/2025 10:02

@coastergirl hope things get better soon. You have indeed got excellent and compassionate cats

Esgaroth · 15/10/2025 10:17

What a good cat, @coastergirl . I hope you and your boy are having an easier time of it soon.

Pianoaholic · 15/10/2025 10:31

Sorry to hear your troubles @coastergirl . Walter is clearly an intuitive cat.

RumNotRun · 15/10/2025 10:40

@coastergirl Hope your boy feels better soon, and well done Walter!

CatsonPollock · 15/10/2025 11:06

@coastergirl Ah, 2 sweet babies ❤️
Hope things get better soon.

Grumpyoldpersonwithcats · 15/10/2025 12:55

@coastergirl Therapy cat. Nothing better 😻

Esgaroth · 15/10/2025 16:30

I've got Kettle on my desk, nice to have cat stroking breaks while working.

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TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne · 15/10/2025 16:38

EmpressaurusKitty · 14/10/2025 20:43

Maybe the boss gave the warden a private bollocking about keeping her mouth shut in future.

How’s Linney after his jab?

What actually happened was that the person who told me about the warden (so the woman next door, who was quizzed by the warden to get the juicy details) apparently told the warden's manager that she "couldn't remember" what the warden had said.

Unbelievable. And not true, because she remembered it very well when she told me about it.

Anyway. I'm moving on from that, and now am not sure what to say to my friend. Some friend, eh? I feel like just telling her I'm disappointed that she didn't back me up. But what's the point?

Linney is fine after his jab. I told the vet about my husband, and she burst into tears, because hers has just done the same to her. We've known each other for eight years, and she's looked after all my cats. She's devastated about her husband, whereas I'm just furious with mine.

The vet adores cats. She even likes Gizmo, despite the fact that he bit her hand and scratched her arm the first time they met 🤣. He's got a note on his records that he's "uncooperative".

He now gets gabapentin prior to his appointments.

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TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne · 15/10/2025 16:42

Hello @coastergirl I'm sorry about your son, but very glad that Walter is doing his very best to help.
Cats are so good at that kind of thing.

I have autistic children (and I'm autistic) so I do understand.

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EmpressaurusKitty · 15/10/2025 19:22

Kitty is getting her blanket ready for winter.

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
Scottish Tourism - the Excellent Cats debate Gizmo's suitability as a top influencer
RumNotRun · 15/10/2025 19:55

The boys have been snuggling together today on my side of the sofa. I'm not sure if they were hinting that they're cold.

I haven't had the heating on yet but have been using heated blankets to keep warm although I am tempted tonight!

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RumNotRun · 15/10/2025 19:56

Sorry, duplicate post.

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RumNotRun · 15/10/2025 22:06

I made my first attempt at pan de muerto. It's a Mexican sweet bread that is eaten around Sat of the Dead and also offered to the ancestors on an altar. I think next time I'll make the loaves a bit smaller as they grew more than expected, but it tastes fantastic,even if I do say so myself 😁

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 · 15/10/2025 22:22

Ooh that looks yummy @RumNotRun

Can you email me some?

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coastergirl · 16/10/2025 01:38

Thank you all for your support. Unfortunately things aren't improving. @TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne I also have autism and adhd. I understand how he's feeling and it's just horrible. Walter is nearly always by his side, and Benny gives him attention too, plus entertains him by bringing in regular mice. Here is the naughty orange one right now.

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Scottish Tourism - the Excellent Cats debate Gizmo's suitability as a top influencer
TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne · 16/10/2025 10:05

Aw look at Benny! I love ginger cats.

Don't tell Linney and Gizmo I said that

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RumNotRun · 16/10/2025 10:38

TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne · 15/10/2025 22:22

Ooh that looks yummy @RumNotRun

Can you email me some?

I'll send Lex with a little food parcel, kind of like Dick Whittington but a cat version 😁

Grumpyoldpersonwithcats · 16/10/2025 11:40

TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne · 16/10/2025 10:05

Aw look at Benny! I love ginger cats.

Don't tell Linney and Gizmo I said that

Noted.

I'd swear he's looking Northwards in this photo.😹😹😹

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TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne · 16/10/2025 14:14

Grumpyoldpersonwithcats · 16/10/2025 11:40

Noted.

I'd swear he's looking Northwards in this photo.😹😹😹

Oh dear.

I fell right into that, didn't I?
🤣

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