Obie in Charge (10/25/20)
Our daughter tells us that Obie is not our cat; rather, we are Obie's humans. Obie does seem to be in charge.
" l like to help make the bed."
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"...And then hide under the covers."
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"I also like to hide in the clothes piles on laundry day."
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"Yoga is good exercise. This pose is called the 'relaxed cat.' I do not do downward dogs."
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"Sorry, this chair is taken. What's that, you want me to move? Really?"
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"Okay, I gave up the chair, but I get to sit with you. You can do your Sudoku later. Right now, I need the back of my neck scratched with both of your paws."
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"Of all of the critters in the back yard - birds, rabbits, squirrels... - chip monks are my favorite."
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"They come right up close to the door. Please let me outside to play with them"
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"I think I smell supper."
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"Yep, its dinner time!. I hope it is that food with lots of gravy."
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Handsome Son