Finishing up three or four posts that aren’t cooperating. They’re not funny enough, they have no point, no denouement, no zing–nada. Instead of a rational thought process, I’ll offer up a scattered smorgasbord of tasty appetizers instead of a whole meal.
Remember these cats?
Our Bandit used to talk to us that way. After a while, I started answering her back. She’d say, “Meow“, I’d respond, “Meow”. She’d stroll into the kitchen and greet me with a head nod and a brief “Mew”. I’d imitate her head nod and answer her. She tried so hard to communicate with us! If we didn’t go to bed at the same time every night–if we stayed up a bit longer than usual–Bandit marched into the family room with an outraged sense of purpose-maintain eye contact–and kind of growly-meow, walk a few steps toward the bedroom, and then walk back to us. If we didn’t follow her, she’d leave in a huff and wait on the bed and if we didn’t move quick enough, one swipe of her her paw let us know she was pissed. She had the sharpest claws. They spoke volumes.
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My tuxedo kitty came in e etc morning and greeted us with a loud Hairrrrooooo! It was so funny! Oh and thanks for the recipe. Holy shit I’m gonna be fat
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No, check it out, only 1/4 cup oil. Reduce the sugar a bit, no prob, and you can eat the whole thing like I will! Oh lucky you to have a kitty. I’ve been without too long!
On Thu, Jan 3, 2013 at 7:59 PM, Enchanted Seashells…Confessions of a Tugbo
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I have full on “meow” conversations with one of my kitties (Belle), but she never cooperates when I’m trying to record it. She seems to know that if she talks back when I’ve got the camera out her voice will forever be captured and shared on here. One day though I will trick her into talking with me when she doesn’t know I’ve got the camera out and rolling.
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Oh DO IT!! Cats have such a range of vocalizations. Sigh. I need pet children bad.
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Love the cats and all the photos!!
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Thank you! The hawk was awesome.
On Thu, Jan 3, 2013 at 8:00 PM, Enchanted Seashells…Confessions of a Tugbo
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And you looked awesome, too!!
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If you say so, I have no makeup on and I’m wearing a 3 year olds headband, but I was very happy to be going to the gym with the hubs!
On Thu, Jan 3, 2013 at 8:13 PM, Enchanted Seashells…Confessions of a Tugbo
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Cute and the cake looks delicious!
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Thank you kindly!:)
On Thu, Jan 3, 2013 at 9:31 PM, Enchanted Seashells…Confessions of a Tugbo
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That cake sounds good! Seems to go along with my “Be healthier but don’t go crazy” New Year resolution. I’ll have to try it!
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Do try it and let me know!
On Thu, Jan 3, 2013 at 9:51 PM, Enchanted Seashells…Confessions of a Tugbo
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Well, aren’t you just as cute as they come! If I’d known you could whip up a cake,I would have asked you to guest blog! I had a cat that used to tell my son to wake up…I mean he used to say,(as clearly as a cat can,”Wake up,Ant”, after hearing me try to get Anthony up for Kindergarten.(Visiting hours at the sanitarium are 2-4 over other Saturday,if you want to visit me.)
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That’s funny! I am so lost without any pets in my life right now. I haven’t been without animals since I was in high school. sigh. Yes, I bake. A lot! My mom taught me everything from scratch–bread, cakes, cookies, gefilte fish, everything! I have an applie pie post I’m working on. You’ve owned your own bakery, I’ve been told I should sell my stuff and I researched it. My biz name was “Family and Friends” How’s that for a coincidence! our local and state regs made it impossible for me to do it. I wanted to start out of my house and not use a commercial oven and they wouldn’t let me.
On Thu, Jan 3, 2013 at 9:52 PM, Enchanted Seashells…Confessions of a Tugbo
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Loved watching that video and the cats talking back and forth. Haven’t had a cat in years. Love the headband and good pic.
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I’m a Hello Kitty fan too.. I knew we got along for some reason 😉
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I LOVE HK! What do you have??
On Fri, Jan 4, 2013 at 4:19 AM, Enchanted Seashells…Confessions of a Tugbo
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Meows for the recipe. I am now learning “dog”, as she can’t translate to well. Hello from a new fan in Alabama….
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Meow back at ya! Welcome to Case de Enchanted Seashells. What kind of dog do you have? I love dogs too, all animals in fact.
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Woof! i am owned by a darling well mannered Deer Head Chihuahua. She loves meows and does not bark at air, my doll…. 🙂
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Need pics! Woof!
On Sat, Jan 5, 2013 at 6:30 AM, Enchanted Seashells…Confessions of a Tugbo
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Besides chocolate cake being good anytime, thanks for the communicating cats video. Yep – as cat lovers here, we can relate. And oh …. nice slippers.
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Glad you like the HK. I knew you were a special guy!!;)
On Fri, Jan 4, 2013 at 6:38 AM, Enchanted Seashells…Confessions of a Tugbo
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low-fat chocolate cake? would like to have some! LOL!
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It’s great, I just had some for breakfast, too! Try it and let me know what you think!
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You look adorable. I miss having a cat.
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Thank you! I miss having animal children too. I think I’ve gone as long as I can go without a few around me.
On Fri, Jan 4, 2013 at 8:59 AM, Enchanted Seashells…Confessions of a Tugbo
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Meow? Meow Meoooow!
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Mew?
On Fri, Jan 4, 2013 at 11:06 AM, Enchanted Seashells…Confessions of a Tugbo
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Meow is now the language I will be forever speaking. After I change my underwear from peeing in my pants.
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Meeeowwwww. Isn’t it fun? Mew?
On Fri, Jan 4, 2013 at 1:13 PM, Enchanted Seashells…Confessions of a Tugbo
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Meow. Meow. Meow. Totes fun!
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Meow know, right?
On Fri, Jan 4, 2013 at 2:08 PM, Enchanted Seashells…Confessions of a Tugbo
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You are so cute and the meowing was super scary for a second there. Not funny enough? No Zing-da? Sounds kind of like every post I’ve ever written. Dang.
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Oh no guurrl, yours are so funny I read them more than once. Trust me, I know funny. Meow?
On Fri, Jan 4, 2013 at 5:08 PM, Enchanted Seashells…Confessions of a Tugbo
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I love you.
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I love you, too. Meow back at me if you really love me.
On Fri, Jan 4, 2013 at 5:17 PM, Enchanted Seashells…Confessions of a Tugbo
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I. can’t. meow. my cat poops on the floor. I still love you.
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Oh all right. Give your poopy cat a kiss for me.
On Fri, Jan 4, 2013 at 5:22 PM, Enchanted Seashells…Confessions of a Tugbo
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You are beautiful! Love the kitties and Hello Kitty! Yummy Chocolate cake!!
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Thank you very much! It’s definitely not in the same category as your lovely creations, but it’s yummy! I’m glad you like HK!
On Fri, Jan 4, 2013 at 7:11 PM, Enchanted Seashells…Confessions of a Tugbo
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our cat talks to us too–and is quite demanding–he also does not eat ketchup–I wrote a whole post about this–how lame am I?
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You are not lame, an animal lover is a special person!! I read your post, but I haven’t commented on it yet1:)
On Sat, Jan 5, 2013 at 1:54 AM, Enchanted Seashells…Confessions of a Tugbo
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you have now–no need to go back – ha ha
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I hear you re lack of focus…but this was a fun post nevertheless. Hoping to get my mojo back as this week goes on.
Karen
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I think the whole beeyotch thing is helping me focus again for some weird reason. I had lost my mojo….
On Sat, Jan 5, 2013 at 9:48 AM, Enchanted Seashells…Confessions of a Tugbo
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Love the pics of you of course, the Hello Kitty slippers, the cat in the box, the talking cats (I’ve seen them before many times), and the recipe. You are killing me though with all these brownies. And now I have to cook again LOL.
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I just made the most killer carrot raisin almond bread with only 2 TBS oil. It’s unbelievable. I’ll post the recipe. And it’s easy for you people who have a zillion children. Glad you like the meow speak. I knew you would have already seen the talking kitties. Me too a ton of times!!
On Tue, Jan 8, 2013 at 4:20 PM, Enchanted Seashells…Confessions of a Tugbo
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That sounds delicious. I will await that recipe. Maybe I can get my daughter to make it. I’ll just eat it.
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We’re having some right now with a cuppa. yum!
On Tue, Jan 8, 2013 at 4:49 PM, Enchanted Seashells…Confessions of a Tugbo
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My cat talks to me too, usually he meows in quite a demanding way most nights, as if he’s saying ‘Get to bed, can’t you see it’s dark outside and I want to sleep on your back’.
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Thanks for stopping by! I always love to hear from a cat lover. Meow!
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It’s always fun to meow to other cat owners!
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Rara sent me here and I’m so glad she did, this post had me rolling!! My fiance and I also talk via animal sounds, mostly of the dog origin though. Great post!
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LOVE Rara! Meow again and woof to you and your fiancé. He must be a great guy. Only great guys play along like that!
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Agreed!!!
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