Breaking Cat News by Georgia Dunn for September 05, 2023

Ooooo goody!

Baba whacks Wicket, but good. Baba has always had a strong resemblance to my Granny. She was known to wield a mean fly swatter. Tough on the outside, but really sweet on the inside. If you could get to that sweet inside. LOL

There really isn’t much love lost between Wicket and Mouse is there? Knowing the history between those two her reaction doesn’t surprise me.

And so the foe flies in, sneaking around the back. Fortunately the back is guarded.

The Beatles: If I Fell

Once I fell in love with you,

That was right before I knew

That you were such a cad.

I have been in love since then

And I found that love has been

Much more than you gave!

…….

Once I fell in love with you

I was young and fool-

Ish And then I

Could see that real love was right there

Once I trusted you

And I am really glad

That I learned that you

Were really such a cad

Oh well

Somehow I got through the pain

And I am glad I learned before

Too late love doesn’t have to be in vain!

So I hope you see

That I am so over you

And that we will fight

To thwart your plots and plans!

Now I am so over you!

Is he really expecting to get her on his side?

Hmm, have we ever before seen Baba Mouse’s eyes open like that?

Go get him Baba!

So wicket returns….and is just as pathetic around baba as always.

A man who isn’t as suave as he thinks he is.

Does Wicket look like he’s wearing a cheap toupee?

Luckily she isn’t knee deep in raccoon kits! Maybe they’re still in the barn loft ?

Wicket let his golden chances pass him by!

Meanwhile, Back on the Nile

Beatrixia: What happens after Meowses joins the fighting? Oh, hi, Arachna. How goes the spider treats?

Arachna Webspinner: Hi, guys. Yeah, the locusts had a plague scheduled for the weekend. We spiders have been making more Nommy Nom Spider Treats.

Beatrixia: Made from sustainable locust plagues.

Elvis-Anum: Enough of the commercials. Do you want to continue with the story?

Bea: Sure.

Arachna: I have some toasted cinnamon treats.

Elvis: Great. Now the story goes on:

I was later to learn that not all the owls were as enthusiastic to take over the desert as Strigios was. His son, Raptor, was a studious owl who was more interested in scrolls and learning. Not to mention athletic pursuits.

Meanwhile I was determined to find my true love, Growl Tiger. He was prince of the Northern Kingdom as I was the princess of the Southern Kingdom. Perhaps someday we would unite both kingdoms. But first we had to deal with the owls.

I put on my full armor, then promptly removed it. Who wears armor when it’s 90 degrees out? But I had my agility, and my vision. Growl and I had our secret sign when we saw each other. I was sure it wouldn’t be long.

Bea: She’s quite a cat.

Ari: I can’t wait to hear the rest.

Elvis: After tea and scones.

May we all be able to channel Baba Mouse when our worst exes come back into town.

Who let him out of the sanctuary? And now the mice are gone off to war. Tho it does look like Baba has things under control.

Looks like this may end not with a bang but a hiss and a whoo.

Poor spider!

Yikes! I wasn’t expecting Wicket to just appear so suddenly! Heck, that almost counts as a jump scare… lol.

Even Wicket’s eyebrows show he is a masher and a cad.

Wicket should count himself lucky that Baba Mouse’s weapon of choice is a broom, not a brick in a purse …

Baba just opened a can of whoop-a** on Wicket—you go, old girl—pour it on thick!

Spider thinks she’s being rude, but she just doesn’t want all the barn guests to eat Spider. She’s a mama to everyone.

Is that spider friends with the “wow, rude” snake?

I think she just broom-doomed him.

I thought Baba was being pretty gentle with the spider. The look on her face was even friendly even tho he thinks it’s rude. She seems to be like me – spiders need to be somewhere else besides in my space.

I can just hear Wicket’s bosting, to himself-‘Oh I bet she will just melt when she sees me again!’ Meanwhile, Baba is thinking-’ You arrogant son of a night fowl!!’

The look on her face in panel 2 says it all. And of course, Wicket being clueless “It’s me …” OF COURSE she knows it you, you cad! Why do you think you’re getting clobbered with the broom.

Where are the kits? I don’t trust Wicket not to hurt them!

Well look like we owl will has some bird kebab for dinner tonight.

Unforgettable, that’s what you are

So regrettable, the worst by far

Like a strong vile smell that clings to her

How the thought of you does things to her

Never before has some owl been more

Truly terrible in every way

And forevermore (and forevermore)

We hope you’ll pay (let’s hope you pay)

That’s why, Wicket, it’s incredible

That some owl so undependable

Thinks that Baba would never, ever swat you

- Josh Thompson / Gordie Sampson / Steve Moakler – Unforgettable – Nat King Cole

the battle begins ! ??

The owl of the hour appears. How did he escape from Quinn Shelter? Either way, appropriate reaction from Baba.

Looks like Baba just un-preened Wicket.

Or is the word DE-PREENED?

Tweets from Dr. Scuttles August 26 (apologies if this was posted before)

While I remain NOT A FAN of CN News, their intern Beatrix reached out with a Bluesky invite this evening and I am heartily grateful. There is a kitten who respects her elders and TRUE NEWS SOURCES, like my previously discontinued cryptid podcast.

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(from your humble transcriber: I am not on Bluesky yet. Is there anyone here who is?)

Angry ears!!!

Rarest Sighting Ever of Baba Mouse’s eyes!!. For the record, or for this red-letter day in your diary, they are green.

Do not mess with Baba Mouse!!

Everything’s Coming Up Beatrix was released today. If you didn’t preorder it, you can head on over and order it now!

Somewhat OT

Didn’t expect Wicket to be so handsome!

I want to see more of the spider.

I’d forgotten just how bad the mustache is. I think it might have gotten worse.

Cue Peregrine

I’m getting later-years Han Solo vibes from Wicket. The vest and the arrogance, mostly.

Now we have a new game: Whack an Owl.

We should very much be able to see a poofed-out tail on Baba in that second frame.

Anyone else feeling strained eye-rolling muscles over Wicket’s belief that he can still charm Baba Mouse after the tone of their last meeting?

Baba won’t bash a spider, but she has no hesitation about bashing Wicket.

Love the tiny details…for instance in this case, Baba’s ears and fang action when Wicket makes his entrance.

good action with that broom!

Looks like Baba had to open up a vintage can of whoop-tail!

The battle is joined.

LOL. Trust me Wicket – she HAS NOT forgotten you!

So now we’re going to get the other side of the story. Considering the source, we can probably only trust every other word, but it should be interesting, nonetheless.

Wicket Wacker

Did he really just try to sweet-talk Baba Mouse? How pathetic.

BREAKING CAT NEWS TICKER

Wicket Whacked While Wooing!

Will the Casanova Owl be sent packing?

This is a developing story…

Baba could take Wicket out right now and this story arc would be over.

Go get him Baba

He really is hopeless if he actually didn’t see THAT coming.

Something I forgot to put in my original comment. While wicket is still awful, his vest is dope.

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA (etc)!

Good beginning.

What is that round white thing at the bottom of his shirt (or vest)?

Haha, of course the spiders can talk. I don’t know why I was surprised. Honestly Wicket, what did you expect? Sigh, that owl. And yay for Baba Mouse, not taking any crap

Ooh! Looks interesting.

Sorry I’m late. I slept for a change. Updates on the link in my profile link. I had a bad night.

Bottom right corner: Spider skittering away out of frame. When and where will we see her next?

And why didn’t Baba eat the spider? I know it wouldn’t last long with any of my cats through the years. A crunchy treat.

The original Baba & Wicket story line begins 6/20/16. If you just want to see them posing for a picture where Baba describes herself as a “babe” see 6/27/16.

Beatrix is here! My copy of the new book has been delivered.

My Everything’s Coming Up Beatrix just arrived!

There is an ultra-fast black spider about the size of a dime who runs around here and often comes in my room. The couple of times she’s parked on the floor for a minute I have caught her and put her in a plant, but she won’t stay there. She’s so fast most of the time I just barely catch a glimpse of her. I’ve gotten so used to her I named her Allyson after champion sprinter Allyson Felix.

Now this is what I call, “Barn Stuff!”

Love the spider “okay, rude” and don’t ever mess with any female with a broom!

I’m getting tired of animals that aren’t cats.

Have we heard from Tampafanatic lately? I went back to Sat. and didn’t see them. Hoping all is well.

My Coming Up Beatrix arrived!!! I’ll be leaving you all now to do some reading …….

My granny once chased a man out of the coal cellar whacking him with the coal shovel because he tried to kiss her after he delivered the coal

For everyone wh received th bearix book, dont forget to leave a review on amazon or wherever you got it from. Its a huge deal for all of our celebrated authors. sooyr if this is dijointed. My sleeping pill is finally kicking in, feeling like poor elvis ecept im a lot less dignified (hee. Hee)love, hugs and sleep to you a • l

Babas expression in the second panel is the embodiment of: AND NOW THIS TOO!?

You don’t see Baba’s eyes pop open often.