Breaking Cat News by Georgia Dunn for December 03, 2023

I love Ora Zella’s list. All damage gear. Iggy is equally cute whistling while attempting to “acquire” some cookies? Thumbprint cookies maybe? But Burt wins for his snarky chyron, again. No way she’s been good enough for a chainsaw indeed! But here’s hoping Santa gives her one anyway.

Footed PJs for OZ!!! So cute.

Let her have the chainsaw. Don’t let her have the battery. Or gas tank. Or extension cord. Or whatever it is chainsaws run on.

…if it was anyone else, I’d think Iggy was sneaking a cookie, but I think he’s lining them up instead. Cutie!

Fortunately Santa has an immunity to cuteness from being frequently exposed to it otherwise we would be all doomed.

Shopping from the Calvin Catalog.

I need Ora Zella’s gift requests so that I could train my arms to get stronger!

Lol

Cookies and milk for Santa? It’s a bit early for that. I made a number of promises to Mom before she died, and one of them was to stay away from chainsaws. There are some things OZ and I shouldn’t handle.

I’d trust Ralphie with a Red Ryder BB sooner than I would Ora Zed with any and all items of mass destruction.

…Hammer? …Knife? What else?..

When it comes to naughty-or-nice, cats (and dogs) are exempt from all lists. Besides, Ora Zella has been plenty good enough for the Swiss Army deluxe chain saw-axe-drill-flamethrower-knife combo!

Meanwhile, I’m swooning over a whole paw full of Pucky toe beans and the adorable fang/tail poof combo on Ms. Chainsaw.

A chainsaw is a gift that’s definitely a cut above the average…

Elvis doing his cat dad duties, The Paw of Nope Nope Nope.

OZ with a chainsaw is alarming enough… OZ with opposable thumbs is a scary concept!

They all have matching pjs

Iggi’s list is so sweet and polite, just like he is

And I love Georgia’s rendition of Elvis’ reply “Because..” in panel 5 – that says it all!

Elvis is so scholarly with his reading glasses.

And it is hard to combine scholarly with pink polka dot PJs, but he pulled it off.

He is really trying to concentrate on “A Christmas Carol.” He must be reading about one of the Christmas ghosts.

Ora Zella could try changing tactics and ask Santa for a nice quiet little book to improve her mind. She should ask for a copy of The Big Book of Mischief.

Iggy, if you want to wind up a Squirrel, just go to the window and insult one. And don’t swipe too many cookies or Mince pies.

She’s a hazard.

Not tells me this cat will makes snow goons too.

She might get a hammer though

Out of curiosity, just how good would Ora Zella have to be before Santa brings her a chainsaw? Is that actually possible?

This cat is trouble. Too much trouble. If Lupin is tiny horsie then this one is tiny demon. Better sends it back to shelter before it cause some catankerous catastrophe.

Sunday Funday

If you don’t ask, you don’t get. It was worth a try.

It’s like one of Calvin’s lists.

Iggy is reasonable but Ora Zella is asking for the impossible, LOL. Reminds me of when me and my sisters would scout that Sears Wish Book and mark the pages for mom and dad \to see all the cool things we wanted for X-Mas. My Dad also let us look at a Radio Shack catalog but the only requests from it were some cool “Flavoradios”, My sister and I also got a cool rocket set (Estes) a couple of times back in the late ’70s as my Dad had a very cool thing with rockets: as my Dad was an industrial engineer who was a liaison for Raytheon with MacDill AFB with occasional trips to McCoy (now MCO Orlando International) and Patrick AFB by Canaveral and the Kennedy Space Center over on the East Coast. Man I miss him, and Mom as well as Grandma Hannah, I miss them a lot at times…… It has been a long time since I heard their laughs and got some cool advice from them…. Still, in 2023 and as long as I am alive, I am happy and will be happy to make life the best for my wife Sabrina and my daughter Amy..

Hubby gave me my present just before he went to bed. Starter Villain by John Scalzi! He really does love me.

If OZ gets a chainsaw or a flamethrower, everything is doomed.

Maybe an RPG?

Kittycat numchucks?

Ok, I just imaged OZ, with a kitten sized chainsaw…the horror…the cute horror…(hiding under blanket!)

♪"Silently she waits

Silently she contemplates

She can make ’em tremble

You know the reason why

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She’s a flame – flamethrower

She’s a flamethrower at night

She’s a flame – a red-hot glower

She’s a flamethrower at night

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You might think you’re burnin’

All your candles at both ends

Maybe you should go to church

To make up some amends

But if you think you’re fireproof

So cool and much too much

Don’t dare go near Ora Zella

‘Cause she’ll melt you with her touch"♫

“Flamethrower” written by Seth Justman

♪"I want a chainsaw for Christmas

Only a chainsaw will do

I don’t want a doll

No dinky tinker toy

I want a chainsaw to play with and enjoy"♫

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“I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas”(originally by Gayla Peevey)

Aw, look. Ora Zella drew a picture of herself on her list so Santa would be sure to know whose list is whose. (as if what she requests weren’t enough, right?)

Normally I’d be concerned, but Ora is cute enough to get away with it.

Iggy’s so happy. ❤

There’s going to be a new 2024 BCN Calendar this year! Georgia says it should be ready in the Zazzle shop Monday or Tuesday. Squeeeee!

A fish on a spring? Interesting concept! My cat only have a fish on a string. ;)

Do you believe in magic in a young cat’s heart?

How the chainsaw can free her whenever it starts

And it’s magic if the damage is total

It’d make her feel happy each time she goes postal

I’ll tell you about the magic of Ora out of control

But it might be best to wait until she’s out on parole

Yeah, do you believe in magic?

Yeah, believe in Santa leavin’ a lump of coal

Believe in the magic of keepin’ things whole

Believe in the magic where peace is the goal

Ahh, talking ’bout the magic

- John Sebastian – Do You Believe in Magic – The Lovin’ Spoonful

If you can still get plastic tools, get Ora Zella a set of them. It will satisfy what she asked for, and she won’t be able to wreak too much havoc with them.

I want a chainsaw too.

I love that they all have matching pajamas!

Lupin is lucky – there’s still whipped cream on top of his cocoa.

@Lady Bri, do you have an update on Trouble?

For those who missed it, she posted a prayer request yesterday evening because her kitty, Trouble, had to go to the emergency vet for seizures and a high temperature.

OZ’s list sounds like what my husband would want. Minus the flamethrower

I actually would like a rechargeable chainsaw. Maybe we could share

She’ll just have to make do with her built-in shivs.

Absolutely LOVE Elvis sitting there wearing his reading glasses and reading A Christmas Carol. One of my favorite books.

Back hoe, trebuchet, ground based free electron laser,…

Try sneaking in ‘an account at the equipment rental company’

Ah yes Santa and the other lies my mother told me……………….

If you keep eating raw spaghetti

you’ll get pinworms,

then I’ll have to make

a necklace of garlic for you to wear

each night

while you sleep,

until they go away.

If you’re mean to your younger brother,

I’ll know

because I have a special eyes

that spies on you when I’m not home.

You cannot hide from it,

so don’t try.

If you touch your “down there”

any time other than when using the toilet,

your hand will turn green and fall off.

If you keep crossing your eyes

they will stay that way

until the wind

changes direction.

It is bad luck to kill a moth.

Moths are

the souls of our ancestors and it just

might be Papa paying a visit.

If you kiss a boy on the mouth

your lips will stick together

and he’ll use the opportunity

to suck out your brains.

If you ever lie to me

God will knowand rat you out.

And sometimes

God exaggerates.

Trust me —you don’t want that

to happen..

For those that have turned into their parents and have not learned how a do an internet search the above is from Elizabeth Thomas, poet, from her book From the Front of the Classroom. And no we don’t need 47 pictures of what you had for lunch, and you are not knowledgable enough to “slid into someone’s DM.”

I see the family are all wearing matching jammy tops… <3

OMC this made me laugh out loud! Georgia you are a treasure!!!!

I do believe that our dear little OraZ is channeling Calvin!

My favorite bit is Burt being the usual voice of reason, although I also love Puck’s concern!

Maybe Ora Zella wants to enter the world of chainsaw competitions!

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Because those are a thing, believe it or not. One group calls them “timbersports”.

Um, I guess torties are a bit more…..rambunctious than the most?. Let’s see: kitten tongue, small puffy tail, and a certain black and white looking at cookies.

That’s a tiny tortie for you: Agent of chaos!

I love OZ’s little outraged, paws on hips “WHY NOT?”

I love this girl, she’s metal!!!

So a few years ago I thought it might be funny to get my sister a toy chainsaw for Christmas. We had joked a bit about it as she is very much not the kind of person who one would associate with a chainsaw. With this in mind I went looking for a toy chainsaw.

And I couldn’t find one. Anywhere. It was annoying. Still, it was a gag gift, so I wasn’t too worried about it until I ended up in one of those discount tool stores. And there, for like 50 bucks was a REAL, electric chainsaw. I thought about it and said the hell with it and bought her an actual chainsaw.

The funny bit though was a week later I found a toy chainsaw. It cost $60. The real thing was cheaper than the toy!

Worked out later as we had a big branch come out of our tree and she got to use the chainsaw on it.

How do these stories keep getting better and cheerier every day? So grateful for BCN artwork and stories, and this Orb!

“Yo Santa” unique way to address Santa!!

Very funny. Loving how Ms Dunn draws these kitties. Ora Zella and The Iggster have enlivened this strip 1001%. Enjoying so much.

Iggy deserves that cookie for his lovely letter.

I am loving Burt in this one.

Also, I have a battery chainsaw she can borrow. It mostly stops when you drop it. I’m sure it would be perfectly safe.

=AHEM= UNUSUALLY SMOL CATS, Lupin! Shame on you!

Ora Zella does not understand whimsy and wonder.

That drink next to Lupin looks delicious! The little candy cane is a nice touch.

I think the flamethrower would be great if you have six feet of snow at your door and you can’t shovel your way out.

Love Ora Zella climbing Elvis!

Elvis and kittens. BTW, thanks, Georgia, for exploding the gentle as a kitten myth.

2024 CALENDAR — Per Georgia: It is happening! I painted and edited all of the artwork today, and I submitted the calendar to Zazzle for approval. It can take up to 24 hours for approval, so hopefully by Monday or Tuesday it will be live in the Zazzle shop!

Iggy is a gentle soul as evidenced by his wish list, and Ora Zella is such a wild one!

Ora Zella = Calvin, BCN Style!

Is OZ ambidextrous? She was holding her crayon in her right hand on November 26.

Happy Birthday! And I wish you both WELL.

I had the same enthusiasm at 8 years old when I asked for a skidoo™ for Christmas.

(Note: I was NOT a good boy that year, and I did not get a skidoo)

What does she need a chainsaw for? She has claws!

No flamethrower? Not even a Spaceballs-the Flame Thrower? The kids love that one.

Kitty Nom Nom Treats! Yum!

So, we have: family pajamas, OZ’s indignant “WHY NOT?” tail, Elvis reading A Christmas Carol, Iggy either lining up the cookies or stealing one, OZ drawing a self-portrait on her letter to Santa, Elvis’ very interesting “Because…” font, green Xmas trees on the tablecloth, and a sniffle lack of Goldie.

OT: Trouble Update

2024 BCN Calendar is available in BCN Zazzle store now.

Update on orange plush yard cat

I ask Santa for a flame thrower every year too. Never get one. Friend has the same problem. We would console each other at work after Christmas every year when we worked together.

I remember when I asked my dad for an electric drill for Christmas. He was shocked. LOL

She’s a cat after my own heart!

Dad Cat laying down the law….

Cutest strip. <3

Wow, she’d get along perfectly with the raccoon kits!!!

does anybody know which strip those two kittens frst appeared in?

That indignant little Why Not?