If I get up at 4:30am to go to the bathroom they think, “Oh, she’s up. Must be time to eat.” Then they congregate outside the bathroom. And, the hurt looks when I go back to bed.
This is a 100% spot-on observation. At our house, no matter what time my hubby walks in the door (farmers have no regular hours), it must be dinner time.
If I get home on time, the Silly Creature only asks for food until I sit down, then pins me for some epic cuddling. If I get home later than usual, she alternately insists I play with her and demands to be fed, especially if it’s past dinner time and Mom has already fed her . . .
We have Lupin toe beans. We also have the more rarely seen Elvis smile. We’ll also have some much different expressions if the Man’s answer is anything but “yes”.
My cats are driving me nutty! 3 of the 4 of them will scratch at my closet door or the basement door, usually starting around 2:00AM, either for me to feed each one individually or to let them go downstairs or outside. It goes on and on for at least 2 hours, until all of them have sufficiently done their “job” of not letting me sleep.
Good morning, everyone. I hope you all had a good New Year’s Day. We had a wonderful time at my daughter’s, baked ham with mashed potatoes and carrots, and an ice cream confection for dessert. A good time was had by all.
On a sadder note, here is a transcript of an e-mail I received from Skykey’s wife: “Dear Katherine, Gil passed away on December 10 between 7:30 and 1:30 in the morning in his sleep. I will follow up with more. I’m trying to post on BCN I don’t know why it isn’t working. My name I’m using is SKYKEY2. Thank-you to all for all the love, Gil got great joy from all the messages. I will send more details later. Thank-you for the help, Jeanne.”
I know most of us will want to send comforting messages to his wife like the wonderful orbsters we are. I’ll pass on your messages to Jeanne.
When I get home Sammy tries to herd me to the food bowls because he is wasting away from starvation (there is usually still kibble in the bowl) while Dean tries to herd me in the opposite direction towards the back door because he must get outside and stalk birdies – which he can’t get to as the deck’s enclosed but it he still tries
I laugh when Gandalf, the recovering feral, tries to convince me that the chow bowl is empty (it’s not). Gandalf knows when he’s in a good environment, but he has been “enjoying the riches” and “stocking up for later”. Er, he’s gotten a little rotund.
This is my house when the Man (my partner) returns from work. Even if he is a bit late I don’t feed them, because this is what happens when he comes home from work regardless if they have been feed or not.
This is Akiro when his papa comes home, too. Me? I’m clearly not worth begging at, so he ignores me most days – other than to see if I’m being followed by Papa or his dog.
Jungle Empress almost 6 years ago
The question of the century!
Sue Ellen almost 6 years ago
Meanwhile, the Man thinks they are glad to see him because they missed him.
almost 6 years ago
Please say yes, please say yes!
LoveBritTV Premium Member almost 6 years ago
Guys, let The Man in the door!
DennisinSeattle almost 6 years ago
Elvis’ audio effect is probably more clear to the Man than the endless MEOWs.
AllishaDawn almost 6 years ago
Mine don’t ask me if it’s dinner time. They tell me it is!
knight1192a almost 6 years ago
Sorry boys, what time do you get fed at?
catmom1360 almost 6 years ago
It’s always time for dinner in my house according to my babies.
catmom1360 almost 6 years ago
If I get up at 4:30am to go to the bathroom they think, “Oh, she’s up. Must be time to eat.” Then they congregate outside the bathroom. And, the hurt looks when I go back to bed.
Strawberry Hellcat: Gair I gall, ffon I’r anghall almost 6 years ago
This is a 100% spot-on observation. At our house, no matter what time my hubby walks in the door (farmers have no regular hours), it must be dinner time.
Kim Metzger Premium Member almost 6 years ago
Anyone else see the trailer for “Secret Life of Pets 2?” Where Chloe is trying to wake up her person?
wolfiiig almost 6 years ago
Truly, ‘Breaking News’!
fashionblvd almost 6 years ago
Very smart to establish the Man as the one who feeds them. Otherwise they’d be asking the Woman this question all day long.
cat19632001 almost 6 years ago
Boys remember – if you trip him, and he breaks a bone, your dinner will be delayed.
cat19632001 almost 6 years ago
Ask, no wait – demand and ye shall receive.
Gent almost 6 years ago
According to me, it’s always time for dinner!
arolarson Premium Member almost 6 years ago
Be sure to note the toe beans on the kitty food dish too!
rs0204 Premium Member almost 6 years ago
With all due respect to Hobbits. A normal cat’s mealtimes:
7:00am – Breakfast. 9:00am – Second Breakfast. 11:00am – Elevenses.
1:00pm – Luncheon. 4:00pm – Afternoon Tea. 6:00pm – Dinner. 8:00pm – Supper.
Happy, happy, happy!!! Premium Member almost 6 years ago
That’s my dog.
Can you say treat?
Please don’t. Not around Sweetheart. :D
christineracine77 almost 6 years ago
If I get home on time, the Silly Creature only asks for food until I sit down, then pins me for some epic cuddling. If I get home later than usual, she alternately insists I play with her and demands to be fed, especially if it’s past dinner time and Mom has already fed her . . .
Denny Wheeler Premium Member almost 6 years ago
We have Lupin toe beans. We also have the more rarely seen Elvis smile. We’ll also have some much different expressions if the Man’s answer is anything but “yes”.
dlavigne almost 6 years ago
My cats are driving me nutty! 3 of the 4 of them will scratch at my closet door or the basement door, usually starting around 2:00AM, either for me to feed each one individually or to let them go downstairs or outside. It goes on and on for at least 2 hours, until all of them have sufficiently done their “job” of not letting me sleep.
ladykat almost 6 years ago
Good morning, everyone. I hope you all had a good New Year’s Day. We had a wonderful time at my daughter’s, baked ham with mashed potatoes and carrots, and an ice cream confection for dessert. A good time was had by all.
On a sadder note, here is a transcript of an e-mail I received from Skykey’s wife: “Dear Katherine, Gil passed away on December 10 between 7:30 and 1:30 in the morning in his sleep. I will follow up with more. I’m trying to post on BCN I don’t know why it isn’t working. My name I’m using is SKYKEY2. Thank-you to all for all the love, Gil got great joy from all the messages. I will send more details later. Thank-you for the help, Jeanne.”
I know most of us will want to send comforting messages to his wife like the wonderful orbsters we are. I’ll pass on your messages to Jeanne.
diskus Premium Member almost 6 years ago
Oh i cant believe this at all, highly unrealistic. Never would actually happen.
miscreant almost 6 years ago
I prefer to think they just missed me like the man thinks.
willie_mctell almost 6 years ago
Humans, more than just heated massage furniture.
poppet bear almost 6 years ago
When I get home Sammy tries to herd me to the food bowls because he is wasting away from starvation (there is usually still kibble in the bowl) while Dean tries to herd me in the opposite direction towards the back door because he must get outside and stalk birdies – which he can’t get to as the deck’s enclosed but it he still tries
Code the Enforcer almost 6 years ago
“Man? Man!” equals “Meow? Meow!”, to human ears! :)
fuzzybritches almost 6 years ago
I laugh when Gandalf, the recovering feral, tries to convince me that the chow bowl is empty (it’s not). Gandalf knows when he’s in a good environment, but he has been “enjoying the riches” and “stocking up for later”. Er, he’s gotten a little rotund.
fuzzybritches almost 6 years ago
Are any of the New Year’s hors d’oevres left over? (Silly question, I know.) But, bacon!
Mx Crazy Cat Person almost 6 years ago
This is my house when the Man (my partner) returns from work. Even if he is a bit late I don’t feed them, because this is what happens when he comes home from work regardless if they have been feed or not.
GSD Mom Premium Member almost 6 years ago
This is Akiro when his papa comes home, too. Me? I’m clearly not worth begging at, so he ignores me most days – other than to see if I’m being followed by Papa or his dog.
noreenklose almost 6 years ago
We have a small amount of ham leftover from New Year’s.
My three show their inherited “tiger eats wild boar” side.
I could have a sandwich…but
Must share ham! Must share ham! Must share ham!
Diva Fuzz Premium Member almost 6 years ago
Thank you for letting us know. Many tears here. We send our condolences and comfort to Jeanne and all of Gil’s family. Skykey’s gifts remain, always.
ltrauth almost 6 years ago
Requiem aeternam dona eis, Domine.Et lux perpetua luceat eis.Fidelium animae, per misericordiam Dei, requiescant in pace. Amen.
Loaf The Bird about 3 years ago
The best question would be…. When ISN’T IT dinner?
ISENOTHING over 2 years ago
Isn’t there a song about that? “I love how you feed me.”