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Rodents and Risk Assessments - the Excellent Cats applaud Gizmo's recent achievements

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TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne · 13/08/2026 15:38

....... although the Argyll Mouse Murderer is unrepentant.

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EmpressaurusKitty · 18/08/2026 16:44

Broon, why did it never occur to me that I was supplying Gizmo with wank fabrics?

TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne · 18/08/2026 16:44

.............in Gizmo's case supply him with wank fabrics

Thanks for that, Allergic.
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TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne · 18/08/2026 16:45

EmpressaurusKitty · 18/08/2026 16:44

Broon, why did it never occur to me that I was supplying Gizmo with wank fabrics?

FFS

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EmpressaurusKitty · 18/08/2026 16:48

TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne · 18/08/2026 16:45

FFS

I wouldn’t have minded.

TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne · 18/08/2026 16:52

I forgot to tell you all that the man who christened Gizmo and Linney "The Broon One and The White One" died a couple of weeks ago.

Gizmo was very fond of him. 'Twas this man who provided Gizmo with sardines and the occasional tin of dog food.

Gizmo still goes and sits on his window ledge, hoping for fodder and a space on the man's couch.

As this is sheltered housing, there will be a new occupant in No. 14 soon.

He or she (or they) will be puzzled by the incursion of Mr. G. I am sure that Gizmo will continue to pop in.

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Grumpyoldpersonwithcats · 18/08/2026 17:00

Do I exist only to feed cats, clean out their litter trays and dole out Dreamies?

Isn't that the role of everyone on these threads?

Grumpyoldpersonwithcats · 18/08/2026 17:02

Well this thread has taken a turn for the worse. All Gizmo's fault of course.

KeziaOAP · 18/08/2026 17:23

TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne · 18/08/2026 16:31

Do I exist only to feed cats, clean out their litter trays and dole out Dreamies?

Linney believes that I do.

This came up in recommendations from Amazon "Grumpy Cat House Rules signs" - very apt for all us cat slaves 😼

Pudmyboy · 18/08/2026 18:05

Just to divert from the er, downward tone of the thread, I will share some internet-sourced humour (well, made me chuckle!)

Rodents and Risk Assessments - the Excellent Cats applaud Gizmo's recent achievements
Rodents and Risk Assessments - the Excellent Cats applaud Gizmo's recent achievements
Rodents and Risk Assessments - the Excellent Cats applaud Gizmo's recent achievements
EmpressaurusKitty · 18/08/2026 18:06

I’m sorry about Gizmo’s friend, Broon. I hope your new neighbour likes cats.

Pudmyboy · 18/08/2026 18:07

TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne · 18/08/2026 16:52

I forgot to tell you all that the man who christened Gizmo and Linney "The Broon One and The White One" died a couple of weeks ago.

Gizmo was very fond of him. 'Twas this man who provided Gizmo with sardines and the occasional tin of dog food.

Gizmo still goes and sits on his window ledge, hoping for fodder and a space on the man's couch.

As this is sheltered housing, there will be a new occupant in No. 14 soon.

He or she (or they) will be puzzled by the incursion of Mr. G. I am sure that Gizmo will continue to pop in.

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Sorry to hear that you and Gizmo have lost a pal, did you know him well Broon ?

CatsonPollock · 18/08/2026 18:13

Just reading a Litter Tray thread about Felliway and someone shared this photo.
It looks suspiciously like the excellent Sybil has been moonlighting as a model @Grumpyoldpersonwithcats Has she been splashing the cash recently? Buying extra nip? Staying out late?

Rodents and Risk Assessments - the Excellent Cats applaud Gizmo's recent achievements
TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne · 18/08/2026 18:19

EmpressaurusKitty · 18/08/2026 16:48

I wouldn’t have minded.

And neither does Gizmo.
🤣

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TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne · 18/08/2026 18:21

I bought some of that Beaphar CatComfort and it smells absolutely frightful.

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TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne · 18/08/2026 18:23

Pudmyboy · 18/08/2026 18:07

Sorry to hear that you and Gizmo have lost a pal, did you know him well Broon ?

Quite well. Mainly because I once forced my stupid husband to get out of bed and hoik Gizmo off the man's sofa.
He was refusing to come home. Gizmo, not my husband.

Although actually..............

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RumNotRun · 18/08/2026 20:12

Somebody is sulking cause I won't give him more cream.

Rodents and Risk Assessments - the Excellent Cats applaud Gizmo's recent achievements
MiniPantherOwner · 18/08/2026 21:04

I've realised that I've ended up with one of my other usernames on this thread. Never mind, I'm sure I have the only Boris and Matilda on this thread, so everyone knows who I am.

I've been slightly traumatised today by finding the biggest spider I've ever seen in my house in the bath this morning. I'm not usually bothered by spiders, but this one was so enormous that I noped right out of my morning shower and decided on a sink wash for the first time ever. I eventually plucked up the courage to try and encourage it into the dustpan with a sheet of paper with the intention of taking it outside. Unfortunately it tried to scuttle up the paper towards my hand, so I panicked and threw the piece of paper + spider out the window. Sorry spider. Matilda and Boris completely ignored the massive mutant spider situation.

MiniPantherOwner · 18/08/2026 21:40

RumNotRun · 18/08/2026 20:12

Somebody is sulking cause I won't give him more cream.

That's a very judgey look. He seems to be getting more furry, but he looks like he's sporting a semi mohican look with a fluffier stripe between his ears. I think it suits his personality.

TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne · 18/08/2026 22:30

RumNotRun · 18/08/2026 20:12

Somebody is sulking cause I won't give him more cream.

You're in such trouble Rum.

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triile · 18/08/2026 23:39

Shady is reminding me of Ollie tonight

Rodents and Risk Assessments - the Excellent Cats applaud Gizmo's recent achievements
Rodents and Risk Assessments - the Excellent Cats applaud Gizmo's recent achievements
Grumpyoldpersonwithcats · 19/08/2026 06:51

CatsonPollock · 18/08/2026 18:13

Just reading a Litter Tray thread about Felliway and someone shared this photo.
It looks suspiciously like the excellent Sybil has been moonlighting as a model @Grumpyoldpersonwithcats Has she been splashing the cash recently? Buying extra nip? Staying out late?

That is very Sybil like - I shall be monitoring her behaviour just in case...

Allergictoironing · 19/08/2026 07:02

triile · 18/08/2026 23:39

Shady is reminding me of Ollie tonight

It's those eyes - please love me please love me.

RumNotRun · 19/08/2026 09:47

Allergictoironing · 19/08/2026 07:02

It's those eyes - please love me please love me.

Sybil would never ASK for love. She is far too regal. She knows she is loved and worshipped, as is befitting.

Grumpyoldpersonwithcats · 19/08/2026 09:53

Sybil - making her position clear.
'This is better than cat food, unworthy serf'

Rodents and Risk Assessments - the Excellent Cats applaud Gizmo's recent achievements
Allergictoironing · 19/08/2026 10:42

RumNotRun · 19/08/2026 09:47

Sybil would never ASK for love. She is far too regal. She knows she is loved and worshipped, as is befitting.

Sorry, I was referring to Shady - I agree there's something very "Ollie" in that expression. Which seeing as Ollie sent him, seems fitting.

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