Cat Tales
Viewing comments for Chapter 15 "What's In a Name?"All about cat and their antics.
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Comment from Bill Schott
This article, What's in a Name?, is a very interesting rundown on how some of your furry friends got their monikers. Fun.
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2021
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This article, What's in a Name?, is a very interesting rundown on how some of your furry friends got their monikers. Fun.
Comment Written 25-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2021
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Thank you. 8-)
Comment from Susan Newell
What an interesting little tale about how and why you named a whole bunch of cats. They all seem appropriate and well reasoned.
for the little dinner -- do you mean diner?
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2021
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What an interesting little tale about how and why you named a whole bunch of cats. They all seem appropriate and well reasoned.
for the little dinner -- do you mean diner?
Comment Written 25-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2021
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Yes, I did. Thanks for catching that, and for reviewing.
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You are very welcome.
Comment from Pantygynt
Is the collective noun for a lot of cats a 'catastrophe'? If not, it ought to be surely. I have had a pretty good catastrophe of them as well. The maximum at any one time being seven. It all started with a grey tom at the mill - Dusty Miller of course, then there was a tortoiseshell (I think you call them calicos over your way) her name was Shandy she had two kittens that were carbon copies of her Sian and Dee plus Marmalade a ginger Tom. Dee stayed in Shropshire with my neighbour and Sian and Marmalade moved to West Bromwich with me. Marmalade disappeared, catnapped or killed I never found out what happened to him. Sian moved to Wales with me where were joined by my girl friend's mother's cats when the old lady died. That was when we went up to seven all told.
Then that lot reduced down to one I decided that was enough and I have kept the total down to one always a rescue cat ever since. And Paddy has been joined by Penny whom you know!
Penny was Jenny when she arrived but since mthat was my first wife's name I changed it to Penny. She just thinks I can't pronounce her name properly.
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2021
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Is the collective noun for a lot of cats a 'catastrophe'? If not, it ought to be surely. I have had a pretty good catastrophe of them as well. The maximum at any one time being seven. It all started with a grey tom at the mill - Dusty Miller of course, then there was a tortoiseshell (I think you call them calicos over your way) her name was Shandy she had two kittens that were carbon copies of her Sian and Dee plus Marmalade a ginger Tom. Dee stayed in Shropshire with my neighbour and Sian and Marmalade moved to West Bromwich with me. Marmalade disappeared, catnapped or killed I never found out what happened to him. Sian moved to Wales with me where were joined by my girl friend's mother's cats when the old lady died. That was when we went up to seven all told.
Then that lot reduced down to one I decided that was enough and I have kept the total down to one always a rescue cat ever since. And Paddy has been joined by Penny whom you know!
Penny was Jenny when she arrived but since mthat was my first wife's name I changed it to Penny. She just thinks I can't pronounce her name properly.
Comment Written 25-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2021
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How funny about Penny's name. Sounds like you've had your share of cats, too. Catastrophe is a good word for groups of cats, but it's actually a clowder of cats, which I'm sure you already knew.
Comment from Wendy G
What a fun post. You have named them all with love and care for their individual traits. It is so well written, and a pleasure to read. Thanks so much for organising and sharing this.
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2021
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What a fun post. You have named them all with love and care for their individual traits. It is so well written, and a pleasure to read. Thanks so much for organising and sharing this.
Comment Written 25-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2021
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Thank you for taking the time to review. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
I've just read Judi's post about how she names her cats. Your inventive cats names made me smile here, I love the Cannonball! A great name for a cat, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2021
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I've just read Judi's post about how she names her cats. Your inventive cats names made me smile here, I love the Cannonball! A great name for a cat, love Dolly x
Comment Written 25-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2021
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Thanks, Dolly. We've had some unusual names over the years. 8-)
Comment from lyenochka
I love all your names! They reflect your sense of humor and I won't tell PC that he's named for a diner. He'll always be the Perfect Cat. Now I'm curious why Winkin' got his name changed to Rags. Does he really love rags? Patch has to play with a rag every day.
for the little dinner where (diner?)
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2021
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I love all your names! They reflect your sense of humor and I won't tell PC that he's named for a diner. He'll always be the Perfect Cat. Now I'm curious why Winkin' got his name changed to Rags. Does he really love rags? Patch has to play with a rag every day.
for the little dinner where (diner?)
Comment Written 25-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2021
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Yes, I need to correct that. Rag's name got changed when, for some reason, John started calling him Rags. I think it's because he's shaggy. On his medical records, it's still Winkin'. That's for a wonderful review, and stars!
Comment from Robert Zimmerman
Hello Yvonne.
You had a large corral of kitties over the years. We have rescued three and I named all of them.
Ralph has informed us there will be no more cats. He claims he is allergic to them. We know he is lying, but he's so cute when he does. It was hard teaching him to talk but now we can get him to shut up.
Robert
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2021
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Hello Yvonne.
You had a large corral of kitties over the years. We have rescued three and I named all of them.
Ralph has informed us there will be no more cats. He claims he is allergic to them. We know he is lying, but he's so cute when he does. It was hard teaching him to talk but now we can get him to shut up.
Robert
Comment Written 24-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2021
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Hahahaha. That's so funny! I know what you mean. When I ask the cats anything, they lie every time. I can just see in my mind's eye Ralph declaring his allergy. Priceless!
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He's pretty headstrong
Comment from Teri7
This is a very cute post about how your cats got their names. They all sound so adorable. You used great descriptive words and cute imagery from the art work you chose. I need to work on doing this one too soon. Thanks for sharing. love and blessings, teri
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2021
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This is a very cute post about how your cats got their names. They all sound so adorable. You used great descriptive words and cute imagery from the art work you chose. I need to work on doing this one too soon. Thanks for sharing. love and blessings, teri
Comment Written 24-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2021
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Thank you so much. Love you, sweet lady.
Comment from judiverse
Such fun to read. I really enjoyed. Cats seem to respond to their names. If they want to, that is. You've certainly had your share of cats, but you always found great names for them. Funny about PC almost being named Pig. It's good he doesn't know that. DOC is a cute name, especially with the meaning behind it. Delightful account of how you named your cats. You didn't have any problem with the selection, either. judi
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2021
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Such fun to read. I really enjoyed. Cats seem to respond to their names. If they want to, that is. You've certainly had your share of cats, but you always found great names for them. Funny about PC almost being named Pig. It's good he doesn't know that. DOC is a cute name, especially with the meaning behind it. Delightful account of how you named your cats. You didn't have any problem with the selection, either. judi
Comment Written 24-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2021
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Thank you. I glad you enjoyed it.
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You're welcome. I really did enjoy it. Cats' names have to have meaning, as your did. judi
Comment from Janice Canerdy
This is a thoroughly enjoyable, entertaining piece. You have used vivid, specific details to explain the reasons behind the kitties' names. It's obvious that you love and respect these friends!
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2021
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This is a thoroughly enjoyable, entertaining piece. You have used vivid, specific details to explain the reasons behind the kitties' names. It's obvious that you love and respect these friends!
Comment Written 24-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2021
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Thank you so much for reviewing, and for the stars. Yes, I love them very much. Dogs, too, even though I don't have one now. I love all animals. 8-)
