tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3459096799471693097.post8515380959340597822..comments2024-02-06T09:08:25.897-05:00Comments on Sometimes, The Wheel Is On Fire: A Penny For Your ThoughtsNate Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09690171790664252309noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3459096799471693097.post-15072460395987584032012-07-31T09:27:27.343-04:002012-07-31T09:27:27.343-04:00Penny and Sonya coexist by ignoring each other. Bu...Penny and Sonya coexist by ignoring each other. But Schrödinger <i>loooves</i> the dog. In fact, the first time he met her, he went right up to her and rubbed against her face. She figured a cat wouldn't do something like that, so he must be a dog. They've been pals ever since.Nate Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09690171790664252309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3459096799471693097.post-39175138984704204842012-07-31T03:47:55.177-04:002012-07-31T03:47:55.177-04:00Penny looks like a short haired version of one of ...Penny looks like a short haired version of one of my cats. It's great she gets along with the dog. My cats and dogs really don't co-exist peacefully.M.J. Fifieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15626475963328519693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3459096799471693097.post-66263856315219247662012-07-25T12:39:58.580-04:002012-07-25T12:39:58.580-04:00Sorry about your two lost pets (and hope the kitte...Sorry about your two lost pets (and hope the kitten becomes unlost). But I don't see Penny as a replacement; I see it as choosing Calypso's successor. And it was as much for Schrödinger's benefit as it was for ours. Sure, he had a big white and tan fluffy dog to play with, but he needed someone his own size.Nate Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09690171790664252309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3459096799471693097.post-84819744848447947092012-07-25T12:35:27.022-04:002012-07-25T12:35:27.022-04:00I especially hate when pets go before they've ...I especially hate when pets go before they've reached old age, like my cats have the past two years. Also, I may only be a "cat person," but I can appreciate a good dog. (In my mind, a good dog is not only well-behaved, but also never reeks of Wet Dog Smell and doesn't jump on me.) Luckily, that's just the kind of dog we have.Nate Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09690171790664252309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3459096799471693097.post-38420190838080647812012-07-25T12:29:46.971-04:002012-07-25T12:29:46.971-04:00I don't think I'd ever had two cats who pl...I don't think I'd ever had two cats who played together, so it's great fun for all of us (especially for The Professor, who often tries to get in on the action as well). Well, all of us except for the dog. She barks at them to break it up. (She's just jealous, because Schrödinger used to play with her.)Nate Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09690171790664252309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3459096799471693097.post-894750576384734312012-07-25T12:27:05.055-04:002012-07-25T12:27:05.055-04:00Oh sure, Miss Self-Described-Irresponsible-Pet-Own...Oh sure, Miss Self-Described-Irresponsible-Pet-Owner, we'd love to have you cat sit for us.<br /><br />And by "cat," of course I mean we'll let you tend to our pussy willow.Nate Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09690171790664252309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3459096799471693097.post-63218046510742040692012-07-25T09:18:57.043-04:002012-07-25T09:18:57.043-04:00Awww--so glad you got a new kitty! Sorry to hear a...Awww--so glad you got a new kitty! Sorry to hear about Calypso, though. I lost two pets this year: our five-month-old tabby ran off in March (we're still waiting for a miracle), and one of my four dogs, Frida, passed away in April. They do leave a surprisingly big hole for such small beings, but we haven't been able to bring ourselves to replace them yet. The dogs do miss Frida--for the first month or so, the Alpha really felt out of sorts. It's better now, but sometimes I still think I see her out of the corner of my eye.Guilie Castillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09006999087139126972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3459096799471693097.post-19270427212361864182012-07-24T21:29:53.479-04:002012-07-24T21:29:53.479-04:00I love BBT and Penny, she's hot in a semi-slut...I love BBT and Penny, she's hot in a semi-slutty kind of way! The cat's color sorta looks penny-color so overall, well done on the name. As you already know I am a "dog person" but I appreciate a good intense looking cat face. Sorry about your other cat...hate when pets go.Chuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13676928110297819368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3459096799471693097.post-68585500421415442642012-07-24T19:58:23.289-04:002012-07-24T19:58:23.289-04:00I love the photo of two tails. We've recently ...I love the photo of two tails. We've recently gone from a 5-cat (& 1 dog) household to a 3-cat one as our oldest cats succumbed to old age + kidney failure. They are so much happier as a herd, clowder, kindle, group of cats; the dog considers himself part of the bunch, an honorary cat, if you will.<br /><br />Glad that your family is now complete and purring right along.<br />**Katy Manck<br />Recommending YA books beyond the bestsellers at http://BooksYALove.blogspot.com<br />Follow me on Twitter @BooksYALoveKaty Manck, MLShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06271516779182899993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3459096799471693097.post-51006421974783555152012-07-24T17:01:43.111-04:002012-07-24T17:01:43.111-04:00That is going to be a cat with ever-increasing cha...That is going to be a cat with ever-increasing character! Makes me miss my kitties all the more...We named our last cat Expendable--maybe that wasn't a good idea. If only I were a responsible pet owner. Maybe I should practice on houseplants...orrr...maybe if you ever need a cat sitter... ;)J.B. Chicoinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06894797553204276281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3459096799471693097.post-89738266005020099352012-07-24T14:51:29.787-04:002012-07-24T14:51:29.787-04:00I second your decision to get a second cat. Althou...I second your decision to get a second cat. Although, I do believe you meant Mummy as in the <i>Old</i> England version of Mommy. People here in New England may call their mothers "Witch," "Monster," or "Evil Bloodsucker," but never "Mummy."Nate Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09690171790664252309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3459096799471693097.post-7355500025208092962012-07-24T14:46:50.191-04:002012-07-24T14:46:50.191-04:00You know, you're right. I hadn't thought o...You know, you're right. I hadn't thought of it that way, but her color does match that of older pennies that have been around the block a few times, if you know what I mean. Not that I'm implying anything. (Although we did get her a month after she'd had kittens. So maybe I was implying.)Nate Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09690171790664252309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3459096799471693097.post-39391495549480559252012-07-24T14:44:52.815-04:002012-07-24T14:44:52.815-04:00And here I thought Rorschach's inkblots were a...And here I thought Rorschach's inkblots were always symmetrical. Nevertheless, it was never an option; my sister already owns an asymmetrical black-and-white cat named Rorschach. He's huge, and scared of everything.Nate Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09690171790664252309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3459096799471693097.post-14580712934410380342012-07-24T14:42:31.625-04:002012-07-24T14:42:31.625-04:00You really should think about switching to decaf.You really should think about switching to decaf.Nate Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09690171790664252309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3459096799471693097.post-75470546521009872592012-07-24T14:41:16.469-04:002012-07-24T14:41:16.469-04:00Thanks, Kellie!Thanks, Kellie!Nate Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09690171790664252309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3459096799471693097.post-17144918124977249232012-07-24T14:40:53.254-04:002012-07-24T14:40:53.254-04:00Thanks, Alex. Although all credit for her new name...Thanks, Alex. Although all credit for her new name goes to my wife (and Sheldon).Nate Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09690171790664252309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3459096799471693097.post-81499713419710725682012-07-24T14:04:46.489-04:002012-07-24T14:04:46.489-04:00Aw! I've been tempted too much lately by other...Aw! I've been tempted too much lately by other people's cute new kitties. My single cat deserves a buddy. I think I'll cave and get another kitten... You and Penny talked me into it. :)<br /><br />Plus, she looks just like my aunt's old cat Mummy (as in the New England version of "Mommy", not as in bandages and curses).Laura Hughes, MittensMorgulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934132671168843593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3459096799471693097.post-79823599959669137182012-07-24T13:18:08.270-04:002012-07-24T13:18:08.270-04:00Congratulations on your new kitty cat. She's b...Congratulations on your new kitty cat. She's beautiful and I think the name "Penny" really suits her coloring. :-)<br /><a href="http://minalobo.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Some Dark Romantic</a>Mina Lobohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10173895884776280826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3459096799471693097.post-57462931398373400412012-07-24T12:25:33.029-04:002012-07-24T12:25:33.029-04:00With such an asymmetrical coloring on her face, I ...With such an asymmetrical coloring on her face, I think I would have gone with Rorshach. :)Joseph L. Selbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16629531390894108695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3459096799471693097.post-3561194118309856052012-07-24T09:49:03.807-04:002012-07-24T09:49:03.807-04:00Penny Penny Penny Penny Penny Penny Penny...Penny Penny Penny Penny Penny Penny Penny...Joseph L. Selbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16629531390894108695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3459096799471693097.post-12604956050100944072012-07-24T09:03:25.154-04:002012-07-24T09:03:25.154-04:00So cute! Congrats!So cute! Congrats!Kellie @ Delightfully Ludicroushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18226603919012169939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3459096799471693097.post-51490421575902470532012-07-24T06:29:30.743-04:002012-07-24T06:29:30.743-04:00Much better name! And she's a beautiful cat.Much better name! And she's a beautiful cat.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.com