Mundane News

[hopless500]

I'd love to be able to afford a Bengal,

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Stunning

 

[Katherine]

Just had a massive thunderstorm and hailstorm here, I don't think it's summer yet!!

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Definately not summer yet! We had severeal inches of slushy ice on the drive for a few minutes but it melted very quickly.

 

[Reynard]

@Hill Wimp - you can always go through breed rescue if you're in mind to have a Coonie. Most breed clubs have a welfare and rehoming arm, so well worth a try. Some of the cats up for rehoming are rescues, others will be retired breeding cats looking for a home.

@raleighnut - same advice applies, but Benglies are a high maintenance breed. They are very active, vocal, very intelligent breed that like to play in water, but can be prone to temperament and digestive issues due to their wild (Asiatic Leopard cat) ancestry. A lot of Bengals end up in rescue because they're not the easiest cats to live with. TBH I'm not a fan of domestic-wild hybrids...

Me? I'm a non-ped person through and through, but love Selkirk Rex, Brits, Nebelungs and Russians...

 

[Speicher]

Thank you. I think the last entry on that blog was at the end of last year, which may explain why I cannot download it. From the photo, Sucrette is a man. The link to that site was from Attic 24.

The photo on Ravelry shows that Sucrette is definitely a lady.

 

[Flick of the Elbow]

Spent this evening finding out some Great War history from my parents, specifically about my grandfathers, neither of whom I ever knew. Discovered that my mum's dad was from Tiverton and served aboard HMS Birkenhead. Not sure if he took part in Jutland but he definitely witnessed the scuttling of the German fleet in Scapa Flow. Dad knows much less about his dad but he was definitely in the Royal Engineers and he thinks he served in the Dardanelles, and possibly Mesopotamia.

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

My mouse has decided it no longer wants to scroll. I might try a reboot.

 

[potsy]

[QUOTE 4777007, member: 9609"]havn't been on the bike since last saturday - starting to get the DTs don't know if I can take any more of it[/QUOTE]
You are in good company in here

 

[raleighnut]

@Hill Wimp - you can always go through breed rescue if you're in mind to have a Coonie. Most breed clubs have a welfare and rehoming arm, so well worth a try. Some of the cats up for rehoming are rescues, others will be retired breeding cats looking for a home.

@raleighnut - same advice applies, but Benglies are a high maintenance breed. They are very active, vocal, very intelligent breed that like to play in water, but can be prone to temperament and digestive issues due to their wild (Asiatic Leopard cat) ancestry. A lot of Bengals end up in rescue because they're not the easiest cats to live with. TBH I'm not a fan of domestic-wild hybrids...

Me? I'm a non-ped person through and through, but love Selkirk Rex, Brits, Nebelungs and Russians...

I've got one that is a high maintenance moggy already, Merlin (he arrived with the name) is a part oriental and very temperamental lad.

He also hates the Camera.

 

[fossyant]

@Reynard I've now seen the conversation between my missus and the seller. The dad is a champ but the mum cat's grandma was quarter something else that is the other two breeds that are similar.

The cat was originally sold as a pet only that is great. We aren't interested in a pedigree. The reason we've thought about it is the dog qualities. Our two tabbies were ok but the tortie really doesn't like handling or sitting with you. She is a lovely cat but social interaction at arms length.

 

[postman]

I made a Hungarian Goulash tonight.

Did he/she like it.

 

[Reynard]

Oh, what a stunning cat @raleighnut

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

My mouse has decided it no longer wants to scroll. I might try a reboot.

My mouse now scrolls again. (It's a microsoft mouse so you have to expect microsoftness.)

 

[slowmotion]

What, no Betty?

Your wish is my command, Oh Master.
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[lutonloony]

Kitchen walls painted, ceiling tomorrow . Should have been able to do both in a day but step dad was " helping". Still only 3 more days then back to sunny Devon

 

[Reynard]

@Reynard I've now seen the conversation between my missus and the seller. The dad is a champ but the mum cat's grandma was quarter something else that is the other two breeds that are similar.

The cat was originally sold as a pet only that is great. We aren't interested in a pedigree. The reason we've thought about it is the dog qualities. Our two tabbies were ok but the tortie really doesn't like handling or sitting with you. She is a lovely cat but social interaction at arms length.

Ah, ok... Sounds reasonable if the kitten is acknowledged as being pet quality and is being sold as non-active.

Ragdolls can be outcrossed to both colourpoint Persians and Siamese. Going by what you say, it's entirely probable that the great grandmother is a colourpoint Persian. Easy enough to tell from the breed number on the paperwork. The other similar type breed is a Birman. If you are buying, do insist on the paperwork though, for peace of mind if nothing else.

Yes, Torties. Poppy is like that too. And she'll biff me if she thinks I've stepped out of line. Lexi is the cuddlebum here. She is currently sitting on my shoulder as I'm typing this.