This week’s photo prompt for Friday Fictioneers comes courtesy of Scott L Vannater. I love the opportunity to anthropomorphize… (they can’t touch you for it.) 😉
Merry Christmas to all Friday Fictioneers! Hope it’s a good one for everyone.
Huh? – off the table? I’m not through licking the butter yet.
You know your trouble, dontcha? Controlling… yup.
Same thing with that litter tray business. I climbed in it for a pee didn’t I? Okay, so I pee’d up the wall, the feet were in the right place. You need to be more explicit, hon.
And you might think about changing that kibble you keep throwing in my bowl. Do I look as though I stalk vegetables? What’s so wrong with chicken flavour?
What? Bit of gas never killed anybody.
Now… about the turkey you left on the drainer…
castelsarrasin 
You’ve hit on so many reasons I keep my cats outside! 🙂
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Now I’m going to worry about those cats… 🙂 Thanks for dropping by.
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Oh, they’re fine! We thought one of them was close to death four years ago. She was losing weight and shedding ALL her hair, leaving nasty clumps everywhere. The vet couldn’t tell us what was wrong with her, wanted to do expensive tests, talked of having to give her a pill once a day for the rest of her life… When she took up residence among my pots and pans, it was outside for her. Amazingly, all her hair grew back and she’s healthy as ever. The other cat came along later and has never been indoors, which isn’t even an option since one of my children developed a cat allergy.
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Hah! Loved it. Has any Friday Fictioneer ever written ‘Bit of gas never killed anybody.’ before I wonder? Happy Christmas Sandra.
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Thanks for commenting Claire. Have a good one yourself! 🙂
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This was similar to my initial thoughts, too. I went in a somewhat similar direction. Hope you have a wonderful Christmas!
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Thanks for dropping by, hope you have a great Christmas too!
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This is cute. This is an unusual kitty. I’ve had cats all my life and never saw one miss the litter box or pass gas (like dogs). lol.
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Trust me, Lora. They miss. I’ve had a couple of brainless cats who didn’t quite make the litter box every time. And they do pass gas.
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I had a tom cat and a queen. The tom always stood in his tray and peed up the wall. It was the expression on his face as he watched me watching him… sheer devilment. Thanks for commenting Lora.
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Damn Butter Lickers!!!
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You can’t leave ’em alone with the butter dish Ted. Still I’d rather they licked the butter than stripped the wallpaper… Thanks for dropping by.
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That was fun!
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Thank you. Enjoyed yours, devilish good!
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Thanks!
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Who doesn’t want to lick the butter? Cats know what they wants and I respect cats for that. A great take on one of my favorite animals.
Tom
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They also know what they want.
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You can’t train a cat. They train you. I’m coming along nicely. Thanks Tom! 🙂
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Dear Sandra,
“Do I look as though I stalk vegetables?” Hahaha. Great line. I even thought about writing a story from the cat’s POV. You did a stellar job for both of us. If nothing else cats have attitude. This made me smile.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I can’t take credit for this line Rochelle – I heard it on a television ad that’s circulating here in the UK. Thanks for commenting, glad it made you smile.
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Furry good…. now pass the catnip, please.
It’ll help with my gas.
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🙂 Thanks for commenting Randy, the cat’s rolling in the catnip but you can have it directly she’s finished.
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a view of what’s in a cat’s mind… delightful! ^^
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Thanks kz! 🙂
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I’m not a cat owner, but this rings so true, lol. Enjoyed it!
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Mine are long gone now Judee, but I have a platonic relationship with the neighbourhood felines. 🙂 Thanks for dropping by, have a great Christmas!
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That one fair made me laugh, thanks Sandra xx
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My pleasure, will email soon Sue, I assume you’re back in Yorkshire now?
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Cat’s eye view of the rules! Love it. And you’re right, we did see this prompt pretty much the same way 😉
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Thanks for dropping by Sharon.
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Very good, nice to hear a different point of view. Christmas must be so much simpler if you’re a cat.
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Life itself is simple, if you’re a cat. At least that’s the way they make it look. Thanks for dropping by.
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You have just described my new cat perfectly. I have had cats all my life and have never had a cat with gas until now. Ugh! The vet tells me it’s a parasite, though. So she is being treated and it’s getting better. That’s what you get for getting a rescue kitty. The only time I had cats miss were when they were old or sickly, with the exception of males in heat. Now that last one is seriously fun to deal with – not. Really cute, fun read. 😀 Happy Holidays, Sandra!
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Yes it was just my tom cat that did this, the other one treated him with utmost disdain when she saw it. Thanks for dropping by Debra and Happy Holidays to you.
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What a complainer. Love your insight on the mind of the cat.
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Thank you!
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I expected the cat to have some sort of plot of evil cooking. My cat is a fan of hopping up on the table. And I let him. All the best for a great holiday to you and yours!
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When I lived on my own I used to let the cat on the table. That had to change when I met my husband and poor Muffin wondered what had hit him when it was suddenly out of bounds. 🙂 Have a great holiday yourself, Erin.
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Have you been peeking in my windows? I live with this cat! Nicely done.
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This cat has a lot of relatives… Thanks.
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I loved this thought processing here of the cat, kind of random and very busy. Nicely done. I hope you have a Merry Christmas!!
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Thanks, glad you liked it and Merry Christmas to you too.
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Well, I guess we can say we all know who rules this table…:)
I totally relate to the litter box situation!! Ugh.
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He’s the boss, that’s for sure. Yes, the litterbox issue was unpleasant and resulted in my getting a cat flap fitted. Then I was able to entertain the neighbourhood cats… 😦
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Oh, dear…more cats…I feel your pain. 😦
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Great voice for a cantankerous cat. Currently not able to share life with them due to son’s allergy and they are much missed. Well done Sandra.
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Yes, I’m not able to commit to the dog-fostering rota during the winter months for the same reason – not too bad when I can keep doors and windows open. I really miss having animals around the house. Thanks for commenting.
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Dear Sandra,
Merry Christmas and I loved your story. It is abundantly clear to me that you are a cat lover and have had years of experience reading their minds.
Aloha,
Doug
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Cats, dogs, rabbits… all welcome. Thanks for commenting Doug, loved your picture.
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That’s why I don’t have a cat. 🙂
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Thanks for dropping by. You don’t know what you’re missing… or do you?
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Well, my friends have one. I can see why they’d be nice, but I’m not really a pet person. Luckily my wife isn’t either.
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Loved it! That could have been my long-lamented cat’s voice. 😉
Here’s mine: http://unexpectedpaths.com/friday-fictioneers/bah-humbug/
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It was certainly mine! Thanks Maggie.
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Hi Sandra,
This is inspired and hilarious. I live with 25 cats, so I should know. I’m going to add one more comment the kitty made: “You’re not my real mother.” Joyeux Noel! Ron
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Oh how I wish I’d written that line Ron! Had me rolling on the floor. 25 cats!!! You’re the man! Thanks for dropping by.
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Hilarious!
I though of anthropomorphizing as well, but this is way, way better than anything I would have come up with.
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Thank you Abraham. I loved yours.
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so true!
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Thanks Jennifer, have a good Christmas.
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That sounds like a lot of cats I’ve known.
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True. Thanks for dropping by.
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personification and beyond. well done. i’m sure that’s what they’re all thinking. not surprised at all.
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Thanks Rich, have a good Christmas.
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This cat is such a character. I want more than 100-words to know what else he’s been up to. Of course, I only assuming he’s a tom…
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It was the litter tray that gave it away… right? 🙂 Thanks for commenting.
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Ha Ha. If only we could understand the mind and rambling of our pets, we would know their intentions before their mischievous acts. Another good kitty story.
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Thanks for commenting Joyce.
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Loved the cat POV. This one could write an advice column too.
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Thanks Russell, have a good Christmas.
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LO-flipping-L! That is totally a cat!
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Thank you!
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This was so funny. My daughter needs to hear this. She’s been begging for a cat for about a year.
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And will this be the year? Thanks for dropping by Mari.
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No, my hubby hates cats, and I fear my son is allergic to them. I should get her a stuffed toy.
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So glad i don’t have a cat lol. Very well done, Merry Christmas.
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🙂 Merry Christmas to you too Boomie.
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Oh, and aren’t they just like that?!
Scott
Mine: http://kindredspirit23.wordpress.com/2012/12/21/friday-fictioneers-11/
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Thanks for commenting Scott, and for providing a great photo!
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Yes, I got to hand it to ya, cats have ATTITUDES. Darn good story, Sandra. I always look forward to these gems you put down. Have a Merry Christmas!
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Sandra, this is very nice!
I loved to hear the cat’s side of the story. She does have a point, however twisted the way to get to it!
Merry Christmas! 🙂
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Funny! Most of it fits my cat, but she doesn’t care for people food. She will fight for it, but won’t eat it LOL!
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