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Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! 
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One of the cats who owns me is settled on the plush dog bed in front of the hot wood stove He seems to realize that he ain't in Seattle anymore as the temperature outside plunges to -35 below 0 and we both know he ain't goin' no where soon I think he's been reading "The Creation of Sam McGee" while I am at work - Alison |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Yeah, Cats are pretty smart, mine make me feel rather stupid sometimes but they're good company. Ida |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
How true is that, the cat that owns you, loved that and have thought it many times of cats, we have one left and it is a shed cat, gets the mice etc. Our dogs own us, but it is something we let happen hey. Enjoyed the read Alison, I could not even imagine it being so cold, better you than me in those conditons. Keep warm and well my friend. Rick |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
well I'm definitely with our Rick on that one.. couldn't imagine it being that cold ever!! actually I don't do cold (and of course you know I don't do kitchens either!) I love cats by the way but my boys and my babies (dacschunds) won't allow any in the house! maybe when I relocate to Paris I will get a cat?  one day, dreams may come true!I'm rambling !! love this write Ali-girl xx Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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Dark Stranger Member Patricius
since 2001-03-19
Posts 13631West Coast |
I have always been fond of sail cats..but I enjoyed the poem |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo Alison, Robert Service is always good, I loved his stuff, and still do. Bobby |
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WTBAKELAR
since 2008-09-09
Posts 1089Utah, USA |
There are strange things done in the midnight sun By the men who moil for gold The Arctic trails have their secret tales That would make your blood run cold; The Northern Lights have seen queer sights, But the queerest they ever did see Was that night on the marge of Lake Lebarge I cremated Sam McGee I love this poem. Ilearned it when I was very young. Nice reference. Stay warm, and away from the furnace. WT. |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
I love the poem, Alison, but was worried about the title. Wtbaker cleared that up though, (I think). - Owl |
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WTBAKELAR
since 2008-09-09
Posts 1089Utah, USA |
For the complete poem by Robert W. Service, see: http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/2640/?letter=C&spage=26 |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Alison - I can't imagine anyone, let alone a cat, living in those temperatures but I can imagine everyone enjoying your poem! I did! Helen |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoyed |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
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Jaime Fradera Senior Member
since 2000-11-25
Posts 843Where no tyranny is tolerable |
Ali. Poor Kitty. I have that book in here somewhere, at least last time I checked ... but maybe he got it from me when I crashed through the computer to be with you ... Hope that noise didn't scare him too bad, really, really, seriously truly etc, etc. Maybe if you let him out to play for a few minutes---no, seconds--- He'll figure out why that might not be such a good idea and pay more attention to Ali, his mistress. Sleep real good, Ali and be toasty warm ... and, ... and, ... take me with you. xooooooxooooo Friendship is for Life, if not Forever. |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thanks for the link, WTBAKELAR, and sorry for misspelling your name! I hope you don't mind too much. - Owl |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Your poem is delightful! Your curled up dreamer reminds me of the many wonderful years I had with Cosette... she would ask for a fire even here in the deep south! *G* |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Right now, as I am reading your intriguing and cute poem, my Zelda calls me with her most pleading voice to play ... and you know I can almost never resist her. But, she never understands that she has been for hours sleeping and almost embracing the radiator, while I have been working ... tired isn't a word she accepts, when she has that half hour of wakefulness! I enjoyed the scenery and I bet your cat is going nowhere with that temperature! I send warm hugs, dear Alison. Love, Margherita |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
That is one smart cat you have there Alison I think he would like you to go back to Seattle asap and who could blame him. My wife and I are both cat lovers and have kept and bred nearly all the oriental breeds Through out our married life. Our Oriental cat Simba is ten years old, arrogant as you would never believe and when the front door bell goes he always hides and won't surface again until the visitors have gone. A strange thing happened this morning for when the nurse came, within five minutes Simba came in the door, walked up to the nurse and rubbed himself on her legs. Unbelievable, but then she told us that she was a cat lover too and that she showed her cats at cat shows. How did Simba know, I still can't believe it. Love to you Alison my dear. Lindsay |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
I am sorry that I have been so remiss in replying to those who comment on my poetry. - Ida, My three cats definitely agree with you about their intelligence! They are not too patronizing with me. But they do patronize at times. Alison - Rick, My three dogs want you to know that the cats merely think that they own me. The dogs say that they rule!!! Hugs to you, Alison - RDB, A French cat would be nice. Would it be like a French Poodle all prancy? The cold isn't too bad. We all survive it, okay. Love, Ali - Hey D, My Cats say to just keep on bein' a strange Stranger and you all will get along just fine. A - Bobby, I really like some of Robert Service's poetry. I think my favorite is "The Spell of the Yukon" xoxoxo Alison - WT, That is a great poem. It's a bit over-recited here in the summer so it gets kind of old, but it's a good one. Thank you, Alison - Diana, I love my kitties. A - Helen, We all say thank you. My cats say that I have enough hot air to keep us all warm. Alison - Thank you, vandana. - Balladeer, That is my very favorite animation. I have had it stashed for years now. Good taste, my friend. Alison - Heya Jaime, My kitties are inside kitties. Even in the summer there are too many preditors out there. They are my big babies. xoxoxo Alison - suthern. Yep, Boodha, Rowdy and Kaz demand food and fire in that order! A - Margherita, Thank you for bringing your cat and stopping by. May the sun shine on you both. Love, Alison - Lindsay, That must be some nurse that you have. If the cat likes her, you are in good hands. Love, Alison |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice...James |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Thank you, James. A |
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nourzihane Member
since 2008-07-10
Posts 254Algeria |
Alison i like your words .. i wish for u the best i hope your life full of happy moments my respect Nourzihane |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Poor ol Sam, took a real doozy of a fire to warm him up.... This is cute I enjoyed it very much. Eric |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Nourzihane and Eric, Thank you so much for taking the time to comment. Alison |
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