Breaking Cat News by Georgia Dunn for May 10, 2022

Overdone much?!

That’s not suspicious at all.

Nothing to see here. Move along.

Cats are good practice for when the human kids get older.

Pucky toe beans, Lupin leans on the panel’s edge, and Elvis smiles in a very un-Elvis-like way.

“What party?” Probably not the best greeting to give here, Lupin. Just be cool boy, real cool.

They should have ignored the People to avoid suspicion.

OT: News

If they were dogs, one would expect them to be at the door when their favorite humans return. But cats? A dead give away.

What about any mess they left?

“…for all the Cats WE KNOW in the neighbourhood,” Goldie. And Elvis is playing nice. That’s a red flag…

Nobody is ever going to believe there’s anything innocent or genuine about Elvis’s smile!

My instincts tell me that the attempt at naturalness is unlikely to succeed.

Humans- What did you say, Lupin? Lupin- Er…nothing! Humans- Oh, Ok! Lupin walks away and shouts- CLUELESS PEOPLE PERSONS! THEY DON’T SUSPECT A THING! MU HA HA HA!

Just noticed Elvis’s smile! LOL! Whoa there Elvis, don’t hurt yourself!

No one has heard from Dr. Scuttles lately. He may have gone back into hibernation (I don’t think it’s all that warm yet in Rhode Island), or, as @Jon suggested on Sunday, he may have moved to an outdoor pool without access to his computer. I think he’s probably upset that his account appears to have been hacked by “that troublesome cat news station.” There are two BCN updates posted on his account.

Did Beatrix figure out his password? Kittens should not meddle in the affairs of snapping turtles, for they are grumpy, and they DO bite!

What is this “act natural” you speak of?

This whole arc reminds me of a song I heard at a couple of Jimmy Buffett concerts I saw back in the ’80s and ’90s (the best was at Oak Mountain Amphitheater just south of Birmingham AL): “Gypsies in the Palace” from the album “The Last Mango in Paris” (great album too BTW). Any old parrot-head like myself could see how the cats were just like the guys Jimmy talks about who did some house-sitting for a friend who is a professional entertainer, coincidentally kind of like Mr Buffett ;)

Deny, deny, deny.

If Goldie and Lupin finished their cleaning contest, there shouldn’t be anything for the People to find. But was Beatrix’s note enough of a spur? Did Tortimer manage to vac up the treat evidence? Were any lamps broken? Did Burt get all his tech gear out?

Stay tuned to find out tomorrow. Same Cat time. Same BCN station.

Meanwhile, Back on the Nile

Alice-Ata: Guess what, ladies. A ship laden with cheese just sailed into the harbor.

Ta-Natash: Sounds like a trip to the harbor is in order.

At the Waterfront

Alice-Ata: There’s the ship. With all that beautiful cheese.

Violet-Ifa: They won’t miss a wheel or two. What’s the plan?

Tash: First, remember rule number one of cheese taking.

Agnes-Ata: Make sure you can lift what you’re taking.

Tash: I think a quick inspection of the ship is in order.

Sometime Later

Alice-Ata: Here’s the plan. We’ll go on board tonight when most of the crew is asleep. Then we’ll take the wheel we decided on.

That Night

Alice-Ata: Ready, ladies? Let’s go!

Tash: Alright, let’s lift the wheel on three: One, Two, Three!

Alice-Ata: Got it.

Back at the Palace

Tash: Almost there. Oh, hi, Lupinium. What are you doing up at this hour?

Lupinium: I’m getting ready for the 2 am Running of the Cats this week. Is that a cheese wheel you’ve got?

Violet-Ifa: Yep. We thought we’d provide some refreshments for the event. Of course we obtained it by perfectly legitimate means.

Lupinium: All righty, then. Carry on.

Since we’re fairly certain the adult People cannot understand cats, I’d say Lupin is doing the best at looking natural. Elvis is laying it on too thick, Goldie looks nervous, and Puck’s mouth is somehow shaped like an hourglass from a board game.

I remember pulling practical jokes as a kid and the biggest give away was everyone in on the joke suddenly behaving properly. I remember one time being told to quiet down to avoid suspicion and my response was “being quiet is the most suspicious thing I could do” (or something like that, I was 10 at the time so exact words escape me)

Asking “What party?” before the People even say anything — nope, not suspicious at all!

I haven’t been commenting too much lately, but just wanted to say that I’ve been enjoying this whole party arc. Also just wanted to wish everyone a good day.

These cat strips will be an inspiration for when Georgia’s kids are in their teens!!!!

Check the game cam

So, that’s what’s been going on when Katie greets me at the door.

Elvis looks cheerful…. dead giveaway.

“I didn’t do it. Nobody saw me do it. You can’t prove a thing!”

We didn’t have any house party or wrestling match, and Lupin’s bell collar isn’t under the fridge; that’s for sure! :-)

Yup! Act natural all you want, BUT YOU’RE NOT FOOLIN’ THEM!or maybe you will idk

Elvis just got cool with the party and is now nervous, puck is just plain suspicious, goldie is fine,and lupin… WHAT PARTY?

Hee-hee. Their smiles are a dead giveaway.

“I don’t know … fly casual!” H. Solo.

The people will write it off to the cats being glad to see them.

Never “act natural.” That’s always a dead give away you threw a party.

My cats changed the time on the clock radio in the painting room, and turned the radio on this morning. Nothing else in that room had been disturbed. I think Robber Mice may have helped????

O.T. - hi, Lalybarger. When you have a chance would you please email me at gloria.fleming@ymail.com for a private chat? Thanks.

Such big innocent smiles!

Does anyone have a thought on the wispy trail of … I don’t know is it smoke? mist? out-of-sorts question marks?

Lupin is filter free.

OT: Something Cool

The best thing to do is to pretend not to have heard and immediately go out and buy more kibble.

OT: Waffle

Lupin always has a cheeky grin! He does “natural” better than any cat. ;)

What if the parents notice all the cat hair???

❤️ this!