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fractal007
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since 2000-06-01

Posts 1958

0 posted 2004-12-22 11:12 PM

There's silence in this house.  I wait for Christmas morning to dawn, as my dog lies at my feet as I type, and my cats -- my cats!  I do not know for sure where they are.  But I am quite content with the certainty that they are mingling within the Christmas tree.  Yes, Gabbie and Tifa can be heard skittering about, making last-minute preparations for the morning of the new day of sleep.

As I was saying, my dog is at my side, and I dare not yell at Gabbie, whom I know to be the cause of the clatter that arises from the general direction of the tree.  My raising my voice would shatter the tender tintinabulations of a mischievous Christmas Eve.  So, instead I stand and proceed up the stairs to investigate the clamour of the cats.  The floors glitter and sparkle with the sight of a thousand arborescent Christmas ornaments.  I turn my head and see Tifa there, holding an orb in her two paws.  She immediately sees me and drops it, running from me.  I give chase as the dog lets out a frenzy of barking with a gusto that would scare even the most bad-tempered cat into obedience -- for the next few minutes.

She's under the bed and there's no hope trying to get her out now.  After all, what might I do to get her back in line?  Indeed, Gabbie still lurks around the house.  Indubitably she is likely engaged in the same nonsense.

Alas, I must pick up all the ornaments again and await the next round.  I'll faithfuly wait, typing some more with my dog at my side, waiting for Christmas morning to dawn.

froggy
Senior Member

since 2003-06-23

Posts 1893
Michigan

1 posted 2005-01-12 12:32 PM

I cannot believe not one person commented on this.
As an owner of two dogs and eight cats I'd like to say I really enjoyed reading this.
Thanks for the smile tonight.

:-)

Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

2 posted 2005-01-12 12:21 PM

This was fun to read and I can see your pets keep you busy........especially at Christmas. We have one dog and four cats, but I am thankful to say, not one of them bothered the Christmas tree! Maybe they're all too old for that nonsense!

Betty Lou

Betty Lou Hebert

miscellanea
Member Elite

since 2004-06-24

Posts 4060
OH

3 posted 2005-01-13 04:02 PM

A pleasant read! I can well imagine the playfulness.
miscellanea

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