Serious planning has begun. My packing list expands and contracts now and again. The clock is ticking and I feel a rush of excitement.
The past two weeks, my cat, Lady Gaga, has been especially needy. She demands hugs and cuddles in a loud, urgent meow. Never has she looked as tall as these times when she stretches on her hind legs and taps my hip, as if I cannot hear her complain. She looks so mournful, I wonder if she knows about my travel plans. I have been careful not to pull out the suitcase yet. Can you believe that I plan to be so well-organized I’ll only unzip my luggage while she is sleeping and close to my departure date? I’ll throw everything into my suitcase, re-zip and store it upstairs in my daughter’s house until I leave.
The sad thing is, I will miss her. I’ve been dreading leaving her. I worry what she’ll feel when I disappear for more than a few hours. True, she will be in her own house. Although she sleeps most of her day away, she wakes on occasion and searches me out like a two-year old. I give her a pat on the head and off she goes to find another spot to sleep again.
During this same time frame, Lady G. has decided walking all over my dining-room table while I sit at my laptop is her right. For a year-and-a-half since we met she didn’t have this habit. She now insists on sitting at my elbow waiting for a pat on the head, a rub under her chin or behind her ear. I can no longer leave my laptop open when I get up for another coffee, a snack or a bathroom break because my furry friend has somehow learned to be indispensable. What gave her the idea to sit on my keyboard? Does she think she’s saving my place?
These helpful sitting sessions have skewed the images on my screen, frozen my mouse as well as the screen, the keypad refused to cooperate and powering off didn’t work. One morning I dashed to get dressed, desperate to race to Best Buy for help. On second thought, I pulled the battery and the normal settings reappeared. Whew. Saved some dollars too. One function I learned about is the f11 function key. It talked beneath Lady Gaga’s tail on one occasion. Must make time to investigate that.
I am home all day and she knows I’ll be back soon if I disappear. No-one will be home as they will be at work and at school. As well, she has scheduled mealtimes. Her caretakers, although they promise she’ll be loved and fed, do not keep to a timetable. Their animals often must remind them the food dish needs refilling.
This is my spoiled furry friend.
This is Barbie the neighbour upstairs with whom Lady G. has a on again / off again relationship. The other cat is older and fussier it seems, but they get along.
This is Max, who sometimes kisses and other times terrorizes Lady G, but she has been known to instigate some of these plays. ( have no idea why this picture turned out so small.)
March 7, 2014 at 8:17 pm
Always hard to leave a pet behind, but I’m sure she’ll be well cared for. And think of all the stories she’ll have to tell you when you get back. 😉
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March 7, 2014 at 8:26 pm
Thank YOU, Carrie, for the smile. I’ve had a number of cats for the past 35 years but this one I feel most angst about.
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March 7, 2014 at 9:03 pm
Lady Gaga is a beautiful cat! You are so lucky to have met her, and clearly the two of you have a very special connection. And make no mistake about it, she knows something’s up. I had a cat once who (I swear) knew the moment I booked a holiday, and no matter how hard I tried to ‘hide’ the packing, she was fully aware of what was going on and would do her utmost to be underfoot and ‘in my face’ for weeks before I went away (just as Lady Gaga is doing). My two current cats (they’re sisters) seem to know when I’m going out – even if its no further than the grocery store. Cats have a sixth sense we can’t even begin to fathom. She’ll definitely miss you but she will eventually forgive you for leaving her behind.
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March 9, 2014 at 10:13 am
Thanks, Margo. She’s making me feel guilty too because she’s been giving me such penetrating, searching looks when she comes for a cuddle. 😦
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March 9, 2014 at 10:52 am
Bandit (the cat who knew when I was going away) would do the same – AND she’d give me the cold shoulder after I got home. She would literally turn her back on me whenever I came into a room and refuse to sit on my lap for at least 3 or 4 days after I returned from vacation. They sure know how to make us feel guilty.
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March 9, 2014 at 12:57 pm
They’ve such wonderful personalities. When they’re good, they’re awesome. When they’re bad, watch out! 🙂
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March 7, 2014 at 9:16 pm
I love this story Tess, and cats of all ages simply adore attention 🙂 I have started giving my cat Dreamies and now she sits meowing for them at every opportunity, but hey creature comforts and all that, she’s worth it 🙂 I am sure that she will adapt while you are on vacation, and just think of all the treats you can give her on your return 🙂
If you click edit on your posting and click on Max the poodle picture six little white boxes will appear on the edges. Click and hold your mouse over the corner one, any is fine top or bottom and drag your mouse until the picture is at your required size and release the mouse. Result: Your friend Max will be bigger 🙂 Don’t forget to update the posting, it’s on the right hand side.
Have fun Tess 🙂
Andro
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March 9, 2014 at 10:10 am
Why have pets if you can’t pamper them? Dreamies. What a delightful name. Makes me smile.
I’ll miss my little fur ball because we are good buddies and both creatures of habit. I hate to think that will all change when I’m away. Everyone’s so busy these days.
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March 9, 2014 at 10:11 am
Why have pets if you can’t pamper them? Dreamies. What a delightful name. Makes me smile.
I’ll miss my little fur ball because we are good buddies and both creatures of habit. I hate to think that will all change when I’m away. Everyone’s so busy these days. Too busy to give my
kitty the time I give her.
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March 7, 2014 at 9:34 pm
Oh, I know what you mean, Tess. My husband is nuts about our dog. We can’t be gone too long because the dog will need us. Wherever we go, we rush back by 5-6 hours for the dog. We can’t take trips unless one of my children will stay in the house with the dog. Can you believe that?
Of course you do.
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March 9, 2014 at 10:07 am
Yes, I believe it all too well. When my (upstairs) daughter got Max, the poodle last summer, they caged him when they all went to work because he used to be an outside dog. He’d cry and carry on. I couldn’t stand to have him so unhappy so I’d go get him and bring him down with me. 😀
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March 7, 2014 at 9:47 pm
I don’t know why but they always seem to sense when you are going away. Our cat is the same.When we come back, she doesn’t want anything to do with us, for a while. Too funny.
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March 9, 2014 at 10:05 am
Yes, I’ve left cats for the weekend over the years and they sure know how to give the cold shoulder. I learned to let them be until they were ready to be friends again. I’ve been lucky because every cat I’ve had has been ultra social. 😀
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March 7, 2014 at 10:36 pm
What a beautiful cat! I bet our pets wonder where the heck we go and I know it can be hard on them. Enjoy your trip and I’m sure your kitty will be well cared for!
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March 9, 2014 at 9:56 am
I have all kinds of bribes in place. Ha ha.
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March 8, 2014 at 12:09 am
We leave our cats for 3-5-day stretches during the summer. My husband swears ‘they know.’ Your li’l girl looks so much like my Mauer McNabb too! Tried to paste a pic here but couldn’t. Here’s a link to a pic:
http://joannaaislinn.wordpress.com/2011/08/
Have a wonderful trip!
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March 9, 2014 at 9:51 am
Thank you, Joanna. Nineteen more days.
Your cat is gorgeous. These two could be related. Until I got Lady G at the SPCA, I had never seen a cat like her. Since then I’ve seen all kinds. Then when I took her for her first vet appointment, two women came in with plastic tubs of Belgian Shepherds with the brindle colors. 🙂
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March 9, 2014 at 10:18 am
I’m thinking the brindle colors goes by ‘tortoise shell’ for the felines? Love the markings on calicos too. Had a stray gray tabby who must have hooked up with a calico (before I got her spayed, of course).
One of the kittens had all the tabby markings but absolutely striking in the calico colors. I called her Maserati, b/c she had this awesome ‘racing stripe’ that ran the length of her back.
Thanks and happy getting ready for your trip!
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March 9, 2014 at 1:00 pm
That’s right. Someone else told me that but I forgot. I had a tortoise shell Main Coon a long time ago. Gosh she was beautiful. 🙂
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March 9, 2014 at 1:03 pm
I’ll be posting some pictures of my kittens in my post this week. Take care and enjoy your day 🙂
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March 8, 2014 at 1:04 am
Don’t worry about the leaving it till the last minute hun, lady G already knows your going. 6th sense from animals, she’s hanging around more in preparation for when you make the move. Relax she will be well looked after and extra special cuddles on your return 🙂 xx
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March 9, 2014 at 9:47 am
Thanks, Jen. Five minutes after I paid for my trip back in October I thought how I would miss my Lady G.She’s pampered and we are both creatures of habit, which will all change for her while I’m gone. ;-(
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March 10, 2014 at 2:31 am
But how beautiful the reunion will be,mi know you will miss her, they are family, but she will get used to you not being around for a short while and so must you, if you are to enjoy your holiday x
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March 10, 2014 at 12:11 pm
She nipped my six-year-old granddaughter a few days ago. Although Lady G. likes the girl, she can get snippy.
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March 10, 2014 at 10:02 pm
can’t we all hun? 😉
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March 11, 2014 at 4:36 pm
😀
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March 8, 2014 at 1:31 am
I find they are so adaptable, but dogs especially can be noisy when missing their guardians, They are always aware. But yours seem to well catered for… 😉
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March 9, 2014 at 9:45 am
My Lady G is pampered. The other two, Max and Barbie live upstairs with my daughter and family. Everyone’s so busy and I know my kitty won’t get the attention she’s used to. Sigh. 😉
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March 8, 2014 at 1:55 am
Yes, she’ll probably make you pay for it for a while when you get back, but eventually she will gracefully allow you to start petting her again, and it’ll all get back to normal! At least she will be in her own home while you’re away, with the familiar comforts and smells (not that I’m saying your home smells, but you know what I mean!).
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March 9, 2014 at 9:43 am
Thanks, Vanessa. I know this and have had previous experience with leaving previous cats for the weekend.
Lady Gaga’s been giving me these penetrating looks. I know she thinks, Why won’t you just spit out the truth? I know you’re hiding something. 😀
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March 8, 2014 at 2:14 am
Reading your post I can see why Lady G has been so interested in your keyboard. She is practising so she can (a) type out what happens to her while you are away and/or (b) write to you and if she is really smart which I am sure she is press send.
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March 9, 2014 at 9:39 am
Aren’t you a delight. Shoot, I never thought of that. Maybe I should buy her a bigger keyboard so her lovely paws don’t make any typos. 🙂
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March 8, 2014 at 3:17 am
Ahh don’t worry, at least she can stay in her own home. She will sulk when you get back but quickly get over it!
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March 9, 2014 at 9:38 am
Yes, I remember leaving previous cats when I went away for the weekend the the way they’d swish their tails and turn their back on my return. 😀
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March 8, 2014 at 3:41 am
Lady GaGa is gorgeous and our pets our so much a part of our family.
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March 9, 2014 at 9:36 am
Sigh. Yes, that is why we miss them. She’s my pampered baby but I know she’s in for an upset to her schedule. 🙂
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March 8, 2014 at 4:36 am
We just got our first kitten two weeks ago and she also likes to take up residence on my keyboardzzxvhcnzxncmznx. As you can see, LOL. Focus on the reunion rather than the parting, it will be so much fun when you see each other again.
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March 9, 2014 at 9:35 am
Sigh. Why can’t I have everything? 🙂
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March 8, 2014 at 7:29 am
first, Lady Gaga. what a fabulous name for a cat!! and she is a beauty. Second, my cats also get goofy when the suitcase(s) come out. they are smart creatures aren’t they? you are lucky that she gets to stay in her own home while you’re gone. and how very considerate of you to hide the suitcase! I’m in awe 🙂
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March 9, 2014 at 9:33 am
She’s my special buddy and we are both creatures of habit. All that will go down the toilet while I’m away. My daughter and her family are so busy, as are the kids… 🙂
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March 8, 2014 at 8:01 am
Tess – I know how you feel. We have the two shih Tzu dogs and on days when we are going to be gone all day we don’t worry about them unless we are going to be gone longer than we thought. However, last week we had to take Tom’s dog to a vet 4 hours away for a 2nd opinion and that meant my dog would be home alone all day. She’s never been alone for a single day in her entire life. I worried about how she would cope with being alone. She will be 15 in May. Everything seemed to go ok but we have to take Tom’s dog back to the same vet this coming Tuesday.
Cats are such creatures of habit and they aren’t appreciative when you change their routine.
Keep giving her those extra hugs and snugs.
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March 9, 2014 at 9:30 am
Exactly. In fact Lady G and I are BOTH creatures of habit. May daughter and her family is not and I worry my sweetie will be at the bottom of the totem pole. Everyone’s so busy. 🙂
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March 10, 2014 at 12:54 am
I know, even the dogs come into my office to remind me they eat dinner at 5:30 sharp. They had no respect for the changing of the clocks today!
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March 10, 2014 at 12:14 pm
Ha ha. Our poor furry friends.
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March 8, 2014 at 8:19 am
Somebodies on to you…..and she will miss you. I am so excited for you…..maybe that’s what Lady G is feeling for you! 🙂
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March 9, 2014 at 9:26 am
I DO believe she is, Colleen. Makes me wonder how she knows. We’re good buddies and I’ll miss her. 😉
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March 10, 2014 at 8:41 am
She will probably give you a cold furry shoulder when you first return. 😉
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March 10, 2014 at 11:58 am
Yeah, I know. Kitties like to show who’s boss. 🙂
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March 11, 2014 at 5:59 am
😀 I don’t have one, but any I’ve been introduced to sure seem to have that characteristic. 😉
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March 11, 2014 at 4:29 pm
It’s a feline thing. All of mine have always being overly social and clingy. Imagine a needy cat. 🙂
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March 11, 2014 at 8:20 pm
A needy cat? Over a bossy cat?
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March 12, 2014 at 3:51 pm
Jep.I’ve even won over my daughters nasty cat (her words) when he came to live with me and MY cat. Turned out he worked at being number 1 instead of 2 and became jealous and didn’t want anyone else to like me. when I moved in with the kids, I had a doll house and toys for my grand kids. Cartman began spraying anything they touched or anything they left behind. After 3-1/2 years I had to have him put down before he sprayed my whole house.
I had no idea I have power over cats. Ha ha.
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March 14, 2014 at 6:40 am
Oh Cartman Cartman!!! I’ve been in houses that have been sprayed-and I kid you not, up to the ceiling. I know how bad that can be.
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March 14, 2014 at 5:16 pm
Yes, he didn’t want anyone or anything to stand between us. The hardest decision I’ve ever made was to have him put down–still, it took three long years to get to that decision. I was lucky, messes cleaned up well. He almost ruined my grand kids’ doll house. I scrubbed the papers floor so that I almost scrubbed it away trying to get rid of the smell.
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March 14, 2014 at 9:45 pm
Oh my.. That’s alotta pee!
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March 15, 2014 at 5:24 pm
*nods* And lots of cat products.
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March 8, 2014 at 8:34 am
What a pretty kitty. Our doggies have a friend who attends them when we go away. They have bonded with Doug very well, but they are so happy to see us when we come home. There little waggle tails start up and they talk to us.
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March 9, 2014 at 9:25 am
The looks she’s been giving me, long, deep looks rip my heart out and I AM going to miss her.
I’ve left cats over the weekend and had my Mom babysit my daughter and cat when I went on vacation but this one, I’m sooo attached to. 😉
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March 8, 2014 at 10:41 am
All pet owners will empathize with your kitty’s anxiety. If we travel anywhere, we try to keep the suitcases hidden for as long as possible. Pets are smart — they can smell change! And they DO miss their people. I sometimes look after the hound that lives across the street when her folks travel. She has settled in here so completely that she often pulls them across the street during a walk just to say hello and come in for a short visit. She loves us…very sweet. Your kitty will be fine and be there to greet you enthusiastically when you get home. Definitely something to look forward to.
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March 9, 2014 at 9:12 am
Yeah, the neighbor’s hound. I remember.
My daughter’s animals and my Lady G know each other. The dog either kisses or terrorizes my cat but she also is an instigator. She’s pampered and they are not. Everybody’s busy and I don’t want her at the bottom of the totem-pole. Anyway, I m.i.s.s. her.
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March 9, 2014 at 9:59 am
It’s funny that animals too have a ‘pecking order’. I thought it was just kids! Live and learn. Perhaps you could squeeze in a few karate lessons for your kitty before you leave!
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March 9, 2014 at 10:16 am
Ha ha. When Barbie came downstairs to visit because everyone was down here, my cat wanted to make friends right away. The look on Barbie’s face (she’s almost seven) said it all. “Get away from me you little squirt. Who do you think YOU are?” 😀
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March 9, 2014 at 12:00 pm
Hats off to Darwin. My bets are on Kitty!
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March 9, 2014 at 12:54 pm
Bwahahaha! Yep.
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March 8, 2014 at 12:31 pm
I have a cat like Lady G (love the name by the way), who I worry about when I’m away too. I get phantom rubs up against my shin in the morning sometimes when we are separated. Our pet connections run deep, don’t they? If it’s China you’re going to…then have an epic time…and come back to blog about it, and pat your furry friends on the head again. can’t wait to hear all about it. Safe travels!
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March 9, 2014 at 9:07 am
Thanks so much. At night I wake to phantom rubs when she’s gone for a snack or a pee break. 😉
She has been giving me these long looks that rip at my hear.
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March 8, 2014 at 12:41 pm
Seeing that you’re doing your travel planning, I MUST mention something you need to know. Luggage gets lost and seems to do so easily overseas. It does get found eventually but it can take several days. Pack at least 2 days worth of all under garments and 1 full outfit in your carry-on bag along with the toiletries.
I urge you to do this. I didn’t. Big… BIG mistake! I had 1 day’s worth of under garments in my carry-on along with other things that should have gone in with my luggage. Because my luggage took long to get out of Paris, I had to have my husband go out to buy some clothes for me. He got hot pink! Yuck!
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March 9, 2014 at 9:04 am
Thank you, Glynis. I will do as you suggest. 😀 🙂
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March 8, 2014 at 2:43 pm
I know. I always miss my SamCat the Ripper when I am gone away. Animals are smart, she senses you leaving and things aren’t normal because of you getting ready. She doesn’t know you are leaving to have fun, just knows and senses separation. But she will be okay and you are going to have fun and she may not speak to you for a bit when you come back home, but she’ll get over it. Snd she has some lovely furry friends to distract her until you do!
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March 9, 2014 at 9:01 am
Sigh. I know but I hate to leave her. We’re great buddies and I shall miss her. 😀
I’ve gone away for weekends and left previous cats alone. I’ve never been gone over three weeks. I know she has friends but…you know…
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March 9, 2014 at 6:14 pm
I know. those friends aren’t you.
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March 9, 2014 at 7:37 pm
🙂 😀 😛
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March 8, 2014 at 3:18 pm
Do not worry, she will be fine so long as she is in her own territory. She will miss you and will welcome you home upon your return. This comes from a woman owned by cats who has traveled for years.
Remember, carry your own soap if you have sensitive skin. Carry your own shampoo and your own toothpaste too. Do not weigh yourself down with incidentals, especially jewelry! If you take medicine, carry it in your purse on-board with you. As strange as this will sound to you, take all the underwear you will need for your trip, do not rely on being able to do laundry. Ask me if you want other hints.
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March 9, 2014 at 8:59 am
I’ve never left a kitty alone for more than a weekend. We are both creatures of habit and I know she’ll be upset because I KNOW everything will be different for her. 🙂
Love to hear anything and everything. Whatever you feel up to, Val. I would so appreciate any help. Write me @
cookiecrumbles2012@gmail.com
Please and thanks. 🙂
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March 8, 2014 at 5:03 pm
I remember having to leave my little cat behind. So sad. Though I’m fairly certain I pined for her more than she pined for me. o.O
But it won’t be long, right? And when you get back it will be lovely!
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March 9, 2014 at 8:41 am
I have left cats alone over a weekend over the years for had my Mom stay with my daughter when I went away for a week. This time I’ll be gone 24 days and I’m attached to her. 😉
Haven’t see you in a while.
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March 10, 2014 at 6:32 pm
I know, it’s been mad at my end. And my reader stopped giving me posts. -_-
I’m spending a lot of time going out to find the old ‘crew.’
24 days is ages to be away from someone you care for. But wait… by the end of it it will feel like it’s flown by!
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March 11, 2014 at 4:41 pm
While you’re mooning, everything feels long but I know time has a way of shooting by. Nice to see you again. Congratulations. Didn’t you just publish?
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March 11, 2014 at 5:45 pm
Yes actually. Under my other name, but yes. Nerve-racking and stressful, but I’m really enjoying myself. Enough that I’m stepping up the schedule on that series.
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March 12, 2014 at 4:07 pm
Well, good to hear and fabulous for you. 🙂
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March 14, 2014 at 4:33 am
^_^ Thanks. x
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March 14, 2014 at 5:17 pm
*grins*
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March 8, 2014 at 5:36 pm
I remember the day the cat “ate” my mouse by sitting on the keyboard. My sis and I rushed over to the computer shop with computer in hand. We were laughed at when we told them the cat sat on the keyboard and ate the mouse. He pushed the button and said “There, It is fixed.”
You are so sensitive not packing in front of your kitty! She knows something is up! That is a kitty with an attitude and a lot of spunk! (Kind of like her owner?)
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March 9, 2014 at 8:39 am
Spunk? You may be onto something. 😀
She’s super needy lately and when I give hugs she stars deep into my eyes. I’m the one who blinks of course. My dried up little heart squeezes tight when I see that look.
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March 10, 2014 at 10:51 pm
Ahh. That’s so sweet. You have a kitty who loves you! What breed is she? She has interesting colors.
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March 11, 2014 at 4:33 pm
Just an alley cat as far as I know. She came from the SPCA.
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March 8, 2014 at 11:49 pm
Your Lady will be ok but when you get home she will make you pay. She is a beauty…wonderful eyes. I know someone who is a cat nanny. Really. She daily visits cats who have traveling humans and even some who are home alone when their human works all day. She has even lived with a cat…in the cat’s house while his mama was in the hospital!
BTW what does the F11 key do?
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March 9, 2014 at 8:22 am
A cat nanny. What a charming idea! 😀
I heard a woman’s voice beneath kitty’s tail but not what she said. I just googled and got this:
h30434.www3.hp.com – 1168 × 214 – Search by image
The user guide states that the F11 action key mutes or restores the PC’s sound. The led corresponds with the sound being on or off.
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March 9, 2014 at 8:55 am
Aw, I understand how you feel about your Lady G. I am planning a trip in a few months and am also so worried about my little prince. I’m sure she will be fine though, Tess. Love the photos of her, she is a beauty.
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March 9, 2014 at 10:18 am
I AM smitten. That’s a fact. Pets tie you down but what do you do without them?
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March 9, 2014 at 11:09 am
I can relate, Tess. I feel your angst!
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March 9, 2014 at 12:56 pm
Sigh. 😉
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March 9, 2014 at 9:16 pm
Gorgeous kitty! Have a great trip and think about how happy Lady Gaga and you will be when you are reunited.
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March 10, 2014 at 12:18 pm
Thank you, Nancy. The hardest part will be leaving. 🙂
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March 9, 2014 at 9:43 pm
I’m not a cat person, as you know. But I can understand why anyone would go gaga over Gaga.
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March 10, 2014 at 12:17 pm
Thank y.o.u. I went gaga over her in a big way. 😀
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March 10, 2014 at 1:56 pm
I feel your pain about having to leave LadyG.
I’m following your blog. “Let’s CUT the Crap” caught my eye 😉
Enjoy your trip!
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March 10, 2014 at 2:14 pm
Thanks so much. Eighteen more days. 🙂 So much to do. Thanks for the Follow.
Tess
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March 11, 2014 at 5:53 pm
Ahh Tess, at last getting to your wonderful posts, I’ve had very frustrating WP problems all afternoon but got there in the end 🙂 I know just what you mean about your lovely Lady Gaga (great name btw!) wanting to be right by your laptop and making the keys ‘dance’ beneath her tail – lovely description. My tabby Maisy has this need to sit right next to me in much the same way so that I have to reach over her to use my mouse and never mind my shoulder hurting, just so’s she’s as comfortable as she needs to be 😉
Lady G will miss you, that’s for sure, and what a cutie she is (and Barbie and Max too) but I’m sure she will be well looked after. I’m also sure that she will definitely tell you all about it when you return in no uncertain terms 🙂
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March 12, 2014 at 4:06 pm
Sore back all because of our cats. Ha ha.
She become so bad jumping onto my dining table (where my laptop is), the STOVE, the countertops and island in the kitchen. When I ask what am I to do with her, she gives sad penetrating looks that rip my heart out.
I’m sure she’ll be glad to see me as I will her on my return. Thanks, Sherri. 🙂
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March 13, 2014 at 8:50 am
🙂
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March 13, 2014 at 1:05 pm
😀 “-D
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March 12, 2014 at 6:22 am
Oh Tess! what a beautiful and loving post! I would feel the same way about leaving her. But from a more objective point of view, she will definitely have a different experience but it will be only that, different. And she will survive and so will you! She knows about your plans for sure!!! Have a little talk with her to soothe her heart. Have many! I am sure it will help you both! Much, much love to you!!! xox
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March 12, 2014 at 3:37 pm
Thanks so much Gigi. I have explained but those big eyes of her look so sad an wary. 🙂
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March 13, 2014 at 12:39 am
It’s amazing how our animals know what’s going on. When I leave for a few days with Buddy the dog I worry that Clancy the cat will be upset (although I know he loves the peace and quiet). Lady G will sleep away the hours after you leave and dream her kitty dreams until your return.
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March 13, 2014 at 1:11 pm
Sigh. I know. 😉
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March 14, 2014 at 6:41 am
Every time we leave our boys (dog and cat) both of us feel so guilty. I wish they could travel with us, but they are better off at home. Lady Gaga is a beauty! I know you’ll miss her, but she’ll be so happy to see you when you get home. After she tells you off for a minute or two. My cat can’t stay mad for long.
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March 14, 2014 at 5:13 pm
*smiles*
My cat hasn’t been left even overnight since we became friends at the SPCA 1-1/2 years ago. 😀
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March 14, 2014 at 11:29 am
You are definitely going to be missed! I love how animals look you so squarely in the face and show who they are.
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March 14, 2014 at 5:09 pm
Sigh. She’s so needy now. Makes me feel bad.
Thank you for your kind comment, Rebecca. 😉
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March 20, 2014 at 11:02 am
Your Lady G. looks so much like my Seoul! I had to leave her last week when I headed off to college. I already miss her and her brothers. I hope your kitty does well while you’re away and can keep herself occupied — I know mine are probably tearing up the house right now, haha.
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March 20, 2014 at 4:15 pm
My Lady G. has been behaving badly. I finally took out the spray bottle. Hate to do it but don’t want things to get out of hand. 🙂
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March 23, 2014 at 2:13 pm
Always sad to leave our furry friends.
As for the laptop – have you tried locking the screen/keyboard when you leave it? Alt + Ctrl + Del…
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March 23, 2014 at 2:33 pm
I’m taking my laptop with me but not sure about Alt + Ctrl + Delete. I used to use that when a program locked up so I could shut it down. (?)
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March 23, 2014 at 5:11 pm
Yes, it used to be the reboot functionality. But in more recent versions of windows, it gives you access to the task manager. One of the options it offers should be something like “lock screen”. Just try it sometime…
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March 24, 2014 at 9:50 am
Thank you. Sounds practical. 🙂
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