COLD DARK ROOM

[ZEROPILOT]

After that last spat with a few irresponsible cat owners on the cat post of mine.
Just an update here for the CDR.
There is still a matter of one feral cat. A big black one that does 99% of the crapping in my yard and 100% of the damage.
Check out these bushes from the uncoordinated sack of crap jumping down into my yard.
Two smashed hibiscus surrounded by cat crap.
This cat is going to the animal shelter when I catch it.
Since its been determined by the collective that humane euthanasia is more humane than relocation.

 

[ZEROPILOT]

It is. Tomorrow, November 11th, is Remembrance Day here in the UK and across the Commonwealth.

The Commonwealth is a group of nations that recognise Queen Elizabeth II as their head of state (or used to) ... eg Australia, Canada, New Zealand and many smaller countries. I suppose the USA would be eligible to join the Commonwealth come to think of it.

I digress, back to Remembrance Day.

The symbol is the poppy. It's celebrated on 11/11 because that was the day the peace treaty was signed at the end of World War I. We have a two minute silence across the country to remember the fallen in all wars at 11am on that day.

The 11th is a holiday here.
Veterans day.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

After that last spat with a few irresponsible cat owners on the cat post of mine.
Just an update here for the CDR.
There is still a matter of one feral cat. A big black one that does 99% of the crapping in my yard and 100% of the damage.
Check out these bushes from the uncoordinated sack of crap jumping down into my yard.
Two smashed hibiscus surrounded by cat crap.
This cat is going to the animal shelter when I catch it.
Since its been determined by the collective that humane euthanasia is more humane than relocation.

I can understand your rage and frustration.
I , too, would take condign action.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

The 11th is a holiday here.
Veterans day.

Yep, it says so on my TFO calendar!

 

[ZEROPILOT]

I can understand your rage and frustration.
I , too, would take condign action.

I really DO want to do whats best.
I don't dislike cats. But they quickly get out of control.
As you may remember, I'd be relocating them to here, where I work. There are dozens and they are all well fed............
I guess I'm asking the folks here in the CDR for their advice..
I respect the thoughts of our fellow roommates (and yours)

 

[ZEROPILOT]

Did @Marinated mamma ever return from her trip?
I'm cleaning the wheels on my motorcycle and thought of her.
She likes to ride.

 

[ZEROPILOT]

I'll quickly update you also with my household project of late.
I've already replaced the flooring and the whole A/C system, washing machine and a microwave....
last week I decided to remove the 1976 disco era drop ceiling in my kitchen. It was basically 6, 4' florescent lights with a frame work of aluminum and frosted plastic covers. Horrible.
I yanked it all down. filled in the holes. Stuccoed the ceiling and painted the whole kitchen and install LED pin spotlights.
Granted, I should have done the floor last, because it became quite a chore to keep clean.
But it sure looks a lot better.

 

[johnandjade]

I bought that record when it came out and played it endlessly for weeks.
So did my mother.
Now, I shudder when I hear it.
Good afternoon, John.

evenooning guv! how are you?

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

I really DO want to do whats best.
I don't dislike cats. But they quickly get out of control.
As you may remember, I'd be relocating them to here, where I work. There are dozens and they are all well fed............
I guess I'm asking the folks here in the CDR for their advice..
I respect the thoughts of our fellow roommates (and yours)

I loved cats.
I have super memories of a cat that was born the same day as me,Mielou Cher, that grew up with me and I loved very much. When it got run down when I was 17, I was devastated.
The wifey had a cat, Letitia Fuzzlebumps, who helped her though the tragic time of wifey's mum's death. A lovely cat who got old and ill during my time with wifey in England and got 'rescued' by some berk and I had to go and rescue it from the RSPCA (the cat and I both cried when we saw each other). I finally found it one day, lying in the hall, unable to walk. She died in my arms, purring.
Then I came to live in Morocco, we couldn't until the cat passed on.
Here the cats are badly treated, but mangy and often diseased and starving. Some have had designs on Tidgy, who is curious and unafraid, so I have to chase them away.
Once, for a couple of years a group of cats started using our front door as a toilet, and despite bleaching, putting pepper down, and later using violence they would not go away. i'm rather afraid that I threw one of them off our top terrace, for which I am still feeling guilty, especially as i must confess to actually enjoying the feeling at the time. But, after more excessive violence, they stopped.
Sometimes, we do things we are not proud of, but one can only take so much..

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Did @Marinated mamma ever return from her trip?
I'm cleaning the wheels on my motorcycle and thought of her.
She likes to ride.

Well, hopefully she returned okay, but she never came back to the forum.
Another person wandering lost in the Dark.

 

[ZEROPILOT]

Perfect. (the cat response)

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

I'll quickly update you also with my household project of late.
I've already replaced the flooring and the whole A/C system, washing machine and a microwave....
last week I decided to remove the 1976 disco era drop ceiling in my kitchen. It was basically 6, 4' florescent lights with a frame work of aluminum and frosted plastic covers. Horrible.
I yanked it all down. filled in the holes. Stuccoed the ceiling and painted the whole kitchen and install LED pin spotlights.
Granted, I should have done the floor last, because it became quite a chore to keep clean.
But it sure looks a lot better.

Golly, you have been busy!
Makes me tired just thinking about it.
Fair play!

 

[JoesMum]

I really DO want to do whats best.
I don't dislike cats. But they quickly get out of control.
As you may remember, I'd be relocating them to here, where I work. There are dozens and they are all well fed............
I guess I'm asking the folks here in the CDR for their advice..
I respect the thoughts of our fellow roommates (and yours)

My view is that there are too many stray cats in this world doing damage to wildlife never mind people's gardens. The best fed cat still has an inbuilt hunting instinct - it just doesn't eat what it catches.

I would never relocate. It's into a shelter and if that means it's put to sleep then that's what happens. If it gets rehomed all responsible shelters will neuter the cat first to make sure its not parenting any more stray cats.

 

[ZEROPILOT]

Well, hopefully she returned okay, but she never came back to the forum.
Another person wandering lost in the Dark.

She was a lot of fun.
Shame.
I'm still feeling guilty for chasing away Maria. @AnimalLady ...And she is only 20 miles away. Too much negative response while trying to help her with her tortoises.

 

[144 Grandpa Turtle]

Hi, Bea.
Lyn's joking with you, they do serve the same as you had, plus probably an assortment of cakes and pastries and finger sandwiches like Linda said.

That's why you come in with 10 fingers and leave with only 8 !

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

evenooning guv! how are you?

Very well, thank you.
Hope you had a better day, today.

 

[ZEROPILOT]

My view is that there are too many stray cats in this world doing damage to wildlife never mind people's gardens. The best fed cat still has an inbuilt hunting instinct - it just doesn't eat what it catches.

I would never relocate. It's into a shelter and if that means it's put to sleep then that's what happens. If it gets rehomed all responsible shelters will neuter the cat first to make sure its not parenting any more stray cats.

Thanks Mum.
Even though simply spay/neuter wont be in the works. This guy is completely wild.
I captured him before. early in the night and i released him out of guilt because of all the noise.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

She was a lot of fun.
Shame.
I'm still feeling guilty for chasing away Maria. @AnimalLady ...And she is only 20 miles away. Too much negative response while trying to help her with her tortoises.

She wasn't angry with you, Ed.
Mac died and she was devastated.
Never came back after that.
i'm feeling guilty about Chrissy, whom i like very, very much, but have chased off after a silly argument.
I overreacted.
Again.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

That's why you come in with 10 fingers and leave with only 8 !

Fish fingers, too!
Lots of lovely fingers.

 

[ZEROPILOT]

She wasn't angry with you, Ed.
Mac died and she was devastated.
Never came back after that.
i'm feeling guilty about Chrissy, whom i like very, very much, but have chased off after a silly argument.
I overreacted.
Again.

Yes. She seems like a wonderful person.
(She reacted to my cat post if I recall)
She might be up for an apology?