tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495553397518653924.post3480308052921950285..comments2024-01-19T11:41:09.359+13:00Comments on A Hebridean in New Zealand: Am I Going Soft?GBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10289400344300258872noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495553397518653924.post-65960792362854126312014-03-12T09:01:48.216+13:002014-03-12T09:01:48.216+13:00Carol my bedroom is such an integral part of life ...Carol my bedroom is such an integral part of life in The Cottage that I'd feel quite claustrophobic if the door was usually closed. I'm usually quite strict with animals in the bedroom though and I must have been feeling particularly soft that day.GBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10289400344300258872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495553397518653924.post-32090909178523670672014-03-12T01:00:44.826+13:002014-03-12T01:00:44.826+13:00One place my cat does not go is my bedroom. Easily...One place my cat does not go is my bedroom. Easily done, the door stays shut. I hate cat hair and the work they create. But she has been part of the family for years. I won't be going soft when she finally goes ~ though that could be years from now. She has a very good life. Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05592150238891296272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495553397518653924.post-15708070512209015462012-04-26T09:23:20.222+12:002012-04-26T09:23:20.222+12:00I don't mind looking after a dog occasionally ...I don't mind looking after a dog occasionally but cats are so demanding!GBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10289400344300258872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495553397518653924.post-12691983233169228422012-04-26T09:21:39.142+12:002012-04-26T09:21:39.142+12:00I've never been called that before, Viv. Well...I've never been called that before, Viv. Well not to my face!GBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10289400344300258872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495553397518653924.post-41430385813772188702012-04-26T09:20:57.189+12:002012-04-26T09:20:57.189+12:00Birds before cats. B before C. It's a no-brai...Birds before cats. B before C. It's a no-brainer in my book. I'm with Meike on this one.GBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10289400344300258872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495553397518653924.post-71413600149581750912012-04-26T09:19:25.821+12:002012-04-26T09:19:25.821+12:00Not long now and I promise that I won't wear b...Not long now and I promise that I won't wear black lycra!!!GBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10289400344300258872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495553397518653924.post-30997304435901511862012-04-26T09:18:24.130+12:002012-04-26T09:18:24.130+12:00Yes. I am always having to de-hair my sofa when s...Yes. I am always having to de-hair my sofa when she decides to have a nap.GBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10289400344300258872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495553397518653924.post-3509088221596260392012-04-26T09:16:35.798+12:002012-04-26T09:16:35.798+12:00Allergies are most unpleasant and I sympathise Mon...Allergies are most unpleasant and I sympathise Monica.GBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10289400344300258872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495553397518653924.post-50927730606953665402012-04-26T09:15:38.959+12:002012-04-26T09:15:38.959+12:00It came as quite a surprise to me Jane and Lance. ...It came as quite a surprise to me Jane and Lance. I'm not usually that soft with animals in my bedroom.GBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10289400344300258872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495553397518653924.post-79180345242376937592012-04-24T17:21:51.385+12:002012-04-24T17:21:51.385+12:00Hello Pauline, that is what I am going to do next ...Hello Pauline, that is what I am going to do next month; my downstairs neighbours have asked me to feed their cat when they are away for a week. I'll enjoy that little task, feed Lucky, give him a cuddle (if he'll let me) and then go back upstairs.Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495553397518653924.post-41690909400612511232012-04-24T17:20:25.639+12:002012-04-24T17:20:25.639+12:00Well, that doesn't make you a curmudgeon, rath...Well, that doesn't make you a curmudgeon, rather someone who wants to make sure the birds are relatively safe in your garden :-)Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495553397518653924.post-36028204515245175002012-04-24T17:19:25.308+12:002012-04-24T17:19:25.308+12:00Thank you, Helen!Thank you, Helen!Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495553397518653924.post-310248007410035432012-04-24T15:26:34.483+12:002012-04-24T15:26:34.483+12:00Ahh, cats have a radar for people like you! And t...Ahh, cats have a radar for people like you! And that one has you well and truly figured out. I'm happy to get my cat dose by cat sitting occasionally, then giving them back.Paulinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15276284964859313257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495553397518653924.post-36885156277421808522012-04-24T09:38:51.280+12:002012-04-24T09:38:51.280+12:00Knew you were marshmallow man.Knew you were marshmallow man.memevivhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02748592338311829213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495553397518653924.post-11093755541778428492012-04-24T09:34:47.409+12:002012-04-24T09:34:47.409+12:00PS. Lovely image, by the way. The epitome of sof...PS. Lovely image, by the way. The epitome of soft.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12453125929159161583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495553397518653924.post-26950916217448398272012-04-24T09:33:50.028+12:002012-04-24T09:33:50.028+12:00I'm a bit like Librarian... Am enjoying the b...I'm a bit like Librarian... Am enjoying the birds for the moment, and don't want another cat just yet.<br /><br />In fact, I'm turning into a real curmudgeon. The first thing I did this morning (which I've NEVER done before) was turn the hose on the neighbour's marmalade which was sleeping peacefully under my 'birdie' tree. I think you must have 'caught' all my softness Geeb! :-)Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12453125929159161583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495553397518653924.post-2973848445160163992012-04-24T04:53:12.869+12:002012-04-24T04:53:12.869+12:00Sorry to hear about your cat Librarian. As you say...Sorry to hear about your cat Librarian. As you say I'm sure the right cat will find you at some point in the future.Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13624194722106155800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495553397518653924.post-25072767469472869812012-04-24T02:57:31.533+12:002012-04-24T02:57:31.533+12:00Huh! I always knew you were a big softy underneat...Huh! I always knew you were a big softy underneath! If you hadn't been, the lovely Briagha would not have attached herself to you so much when you visit. She is waiting to pounce for a game as soon as you come through the gate. I bet you cannot wait!<br /><br />I remember BP with affection. He was such a large cat. I remember walking around your garden with him in my arms - a real ton weight he was too.<br /><br />See you very soon. xxSpesh 1https://www.blogger.com/profile/07044378302911602273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495553397518653924.post-80391681142629648962012-04-24T00:53:03.616+12:002012-04-24T00:53:03.616+12:00Cat (or any pet) hair in one's own bed is not ...Cat (or any pet) hair in one's own bed is not greatly appreciated by everyone, and as much as I was sad when my old cat died about 5 weeks ago, I must admit it is a relief not having to clean up behind her constantly anymore. One day, I suppose, the right cat will find me and I'll live with a pet again, but for the time being, I am not making any effort towards that direction.Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495553397518653924.post-51383731957007699492012-04-24T00:17:32.901+12:002012-04-24T00:17:32.901+12:00Being allergic, I have to keep myself hard-hearted...Being allergic, I have to keep myself hard-hearted and don't allow pets in my own home. Some day when we've eventually sold the family house outside town, no doubt this will cause problems (my brother having a dog!) but for now we keep pushing the problem ahead... <br /><br />I first became aware of my allergy to cats in my teens when staying over at a friend's house and her cat insisted on spending the night in my bed curled up under my chin! I didn't mind - until in the morning I found myself all red and swollen and itching...DawnTreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04533307672147117843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495553397518653924.post-9960010034943739812012-04-23T23:07:56.773+12:002012-04-23T23:07:56.773+12:00Hello Graham:
We should not have been able to resi...Hello Graham:<br />We should not have been able to resist Comet either, and certainly would not have had the heart to remove her. She reminds us so much of the two black and white cats, Cat and Pussy, who we used to have and who, even though they have been dead now for two or three years, we still greatly miss.Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.com