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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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RumNotRun · 01/11/2025 18:08

I clearly have a death wish as I want to kiss that fluffiness.

Grumpyoldpersonwithcats · 01/11/2025 18:28

TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne · 01/11/2025 17:06

Who will dare me to stroke this little tum-tum?

Go for it. Then post a photo of your hand 😁

EmpressaurusKitty · 01/11/2025 21:12

RumNotRun · 01/11/2025 18:08

I clearly have a death wish as I want to kiss that fluffiness.

Apparently it’s not just Learie who needs a balaclava….

TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne · 01/11/2025 21:56

Grumpyoldpersonwithcats · 01/11/2025 18:28

Go for it. Then post a photo of your hand 😁

With or without the antiseptic cream recommended by Breadcat?
🤣

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Grumpyoldpersonwithcats · 01/11/2025 22:01

TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne · 01/11/2025 21:56

With or without the antiseptic cream recommended by Breadcat?
🤣

I wouldh't dream of being that proscriptive - the choice of pre or post antiseptic treatment and bandaging is entirely up to you 🤣🤣🤣

EmpressaurusKitty · 02/11/2025 05:31

Kitty & her mates, all together on top of the bookcase.

Scottish Tourism - the Excellent Cats debate Gizmo's suitability as a top influencer
Cnon · 02/11/2025 06:00

TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne · 01/11/2025 17:06

Who will dare me to stroke this little tum-tum?

Not me, the cat can hurt you with all four sets of claws as well as bite you.

EmpressaurusKitty · 02/11/2025 06:12

Cnon · 02/11/2025 06:00

Not me, the cat can hurt you with all four sets of claws as well as bite you.

Cute & friendly Gizmo, the face of Scottish tourism? Attack someone just for giving him a belly rub? Never.

Grumpyoldpersonwithcats · 02/11/2025 06:51

EmpressaurusKitty · 02/11/2025 06:12

Cute & friendly Gizmo, the face of Scottish tourism? Attack someone just for giving him a belly rub? Never.

Agreed. It's almost inconceivable 🤣

EmpressaurusKitty · 02/11/2025 06:59

Grumpyoldpersonwithcats · 02/11/2025 06:51

Agreed. It's almost inconceivable 🤣

When the Disney version comes out he’ll probably be skipping around in a tartan cloak, paw in hand with a friendly haggis.

learieonthewildmoor · 02/11/2025 07:02

I’m going to look on the internet for an umbrella/cover for food like they have in Korea and maybe use that instead of a balaclava.
My nephew has a mat at his front door of the Admiral from Star Wars saying “It’s a trap!” Please buy one for Gizmo, Broon.
My sister’s cat always attacks anyone who touches her belly. I get caught every time, because none of mine attack. If someone shows me their belly, they want scritches. Rum needs to come to my house, four safe bellies here.
You have to ask Cat Three “Can I pat you?” before doing any scritching. Cat One and Two allow belly nuzzles, but Three and Four are scritch only.

Scottish Tourism - the Excellent Cats debate Gizmo's suitability as a top influencer
Grumpyoldpersonwithcats · 02/11/2025 07:03

I've always thought that Gizmo should be a bit more specialist and just be the face of Glasgow Tourism.
If at first you don't succeed. In with the boot paw and then with the heid.

EmpressaurusKitty · 02/11/2025 07:15

Grumpyoldpersonwithcats · 02/11/2025 07:03

I've always thought that Gizmo should be a bit more specialist and just be the face of Glasgow Tourism.
If at first you don't succeed. In with the boot paw and then with the heid.

Glasgow’s about 70 miles from Argyll though. He’d have to commute.

Maybe they’d provide a chauffeur.

Grumpyoldpersonwithcats · 02/11/2025 07:20

EmpressaurusKitty · 02/11/2025 07:15

Glasgow’s about 70 miles from Argyll though. He’d have to commute.

Maybe they’d provide a chauffeur.

After the first time they'd probably provide a Black Maria 🤣

EmpressaurusKitty · 02/11/2025 07:35

learieonthewildmoor · 02/11/2025 07:02

I’m going to look on the internet for an umbrella/cover for food like they have in Korea and maybe use that instead of a balaclava.
My nephew has a mat at his front door of the Admiral from Star Wars saying “It’s a trap!” Please buy one for Gizmo, Broon.
My sister’s cat always attacks anyone who touches her belly. I get caught every time, because none of mine attack. If someone shows me their belly, they want scritches. Rum needs to come to my house, four safe bellies here.
You have to ask Cat Three “Can I pat you?” before doing any scritching. Cat One and Two allow belly nuzzles, but Three and Four are scritch only.

If Kitty shows me her belly it’s because she wants to play. Touching it with anything except a toy would not be sensible at that point.

Pudmyboy · 02/11/2025 08:08
Andy Richter GIF by Team Coco

Maybe one of these would help..

EmpressaurusKitty · 02/11/2025 08:18

Pudmyboy · 02/11/2025 08:08

Maybe one of these would help..

🤣

Grumpyoldpersonwithcats · 02/11/2025 11:24

It's hard work being a cat...

Scottish Tourism - the Excellent Cats debate Gizmo's suitability as a top influencer
Pudmyboy · 02/11/2025 12:36

On guard against a certain ginger fellow? (Or: feline?)

RumNotRun · 02/11/2025 12:36

The tribe are all sleeping after having Lidl terrine cat food. There has also been mention of roast chicken and cauliflower cheese later so they're resting just to make sure they have the energy to eat later.

TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne · 02/11/2025 12:44

EmpressaurusKitty · 02/11/2025 07:15

Glasgow’s about 70 miles from Argyll though. He’d have to commute.

Maybe they’d provide a chauffeur.

It's 100 miles from my village, and three hours away on a West Coast Motors bus.

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TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne · 02/11/2025 12:47

Linney is a Glasgow cat, born and bred there.

He was given to Cats Protection when his owner died. He came with his big sister, Emerald.

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Scottish Tourism - the Excellent Cats debate Gizmo's suitability as a top influencer
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EmpressaurusKitty · 02/11/2025 13:23

Emerald’s beautiful.

And yes, he’d definitely need a chauffeur. Or maybe a helicopter.

Ijwwm · 02/11/2025 17:02

I’ve been slowly reading my way through the old Thug Cat threads, most amusing so far. Am about to start Thread 3 - can’t get over how blooming persistent he was.

In the meantime, Storm has been casting aspersions on my housework by blatantly checking if I’ve missed any cobwebs.

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
Grumpyoldpersonwithcats · 02/11/2025 19:05

I’ve been slowly reading my way through the old Thug Cat threads, most amusing so far. Am about to start Thread 3

I'm very impressed with your staying power 🤣