Sunday, January 27, 2013

It Is a Happy Talent to Know How to Play*

It's rather a difficult maneuver to generate the exact
amount of force needed to jump up on the chair
between the seat and the upper back.
Sometimes, not often, I miss and bonk my sweet heddy.
But not this time.
Once in playing position, it is good to take a moment to collect my wits 
about me while the fev-ver toy is still unaware of my presence.
                          Where is it? Where is it? Where is it? Where is it? Where is it? Where is it?

*Ralph Waldo Emerson



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37 comments:

  1. Mr PuddyJanuary 27, 2013 at 6:31 PM

    When I play, I ask my mom like that too ; )
    " Where is it? Where is it? Where is it? Where is it? Where is it? "
    Till my mom have to delivery it right at the front of my nose, then I can whack !..MOL

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  2. brokenteepeeJanuary 27, 2013 at 6:56 PM

    It does not want to be seen....

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  3. The Island CatsJanuary 27, 2013 at 7:04 PM

    It's playing hard to get, Spitty. Don't bonk your head looking for it!

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  4. Oui OuiJanuary 27, 2013 at 7:56 PM

    You might see it if you bonk your head hard enough!

    Oh wait, that's stars, not fevvers!

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  5. Catio TalesJanuary 27, 2013 at 8:13 PM

    The amount of jumping force is hard to calculate too if your weight is increasing a little!
    We trust the fevvers reappeared and got what they totally deserved.

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  6. Angel Prancer PieJanuary 27, 2013 at 8:58 PM

    The fevver toy dares not show its face to the infamous Spitster!

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  7. Summer at sparklecat.comJanuary 27, 2013 at 9:37 PM

    I think just about all kitties have this happy talent!

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  8. The Furries of WhisppyJanuary 27, 2013 at 9:57 PM

    MOL. You sure your fev-ver toy was unaware of your presence, Spitty? Sure didn't look like it! Hahaha.

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  9. Andrea and the Celestial KittiesJanuary 28, 2013 at 12:23 AM

    Weeeee!!! Look at Spitty all fiesty and playful! That is a good trick, to not hit your adorable littke head! But of course you have talent, who would doubt it!

    Star says: Oo where did it go? I'll come over and help you find it! We'll play until we get tired, then maybe snooze in your pink beddy? And I'll lick your sweet heady. purrrrr

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  10. CATachresisJanuary 28, 2013 at 1:52 AM

    Perhaps the bonk on your head made you forgetful, Spitty? However, you probably do need to work out an equation to correctly ascertain the optimum veocity to height ratio for the jump :)

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  11. Katie IsabellaJanuary 28, 2013 at 4:01 AM

    Spitty, your Admiral used to bonk HER head while leaping thusly! Great minds bonk alike me thinks.She bonked her heddy on the coffee table while running after a toy. Now I have yet to do so but I will I am certain. We enthusiastic Kings and (ahem) queens do not bear foolish tables and chairs lightly. XXOO

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  12. Angel SimbaJanuary 28, 2013 at 4:51 AM

    Looks like your HUman has that talent, and of the TEASING variety!

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  13. Pat HattJanuary 28, 2013 at 5:25 AM

    That does take skill, bonking your head hurts too, but we carry on.

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  14. MariodacatJanuary 28, 2013 at 6:30 AM

    Hey buddy - did anyone ever tell you it hurts to bonk your own head on a chair? Owie!

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  15. Shaggy and ScoutJanuary 28, 2013 at 6:34 AM

    It really is a feat to get your
    big b.....err...sleek slim self up through that chair opening.

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  16. Seville at Nerissa's LifeJanuary 28, 2013 at 7:50 AM

    Oh yes... I TOTALLY agree! Bottoms of tables can be very dangerous spots. purrs

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  17. Brian's Home BlogJanuary 28, 2013 at 7:51 AM

    You sure got that jump move down Spitty!

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  18. Cathy KeishaJanuary 28, 2013 at 8:03 AM

    Uh oh. Looks like you scared that feather toy away. Maybe if you're quiet, it'll think you're asleep and come back.

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  19. Cat and DOG Chat With CarenJanuary 28, 2013 at 8:13 AM

    you mean those laser beam eyes don't help you to find the toy? lol

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  20. da tabbies o trout towneJanuary 28, 2013 at 8:27 AM

    dood...forget de burd featherz buddy N start scratchin da be jezuz outta that cloth seet !!!

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  21. Angel Ginger JasperJanuary 28, 2013 at 8:45 AM

    Oh they moved it how could they.. I hope its back now.. Your face says it all mol.. Hugs GJ xx

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  22. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2013 at 8:57 AM

    i think your fev-ver dashed away while you were collecting your wits. prol'ly took longer than you realized, there being so many of them lying about that sweet lil heddy if yours...ya gotta be QUICK around fev-vers. Here - try this. Try looking off into the distance with that "fev-ver? what fev-ver?" look on your face. don't move, even when it flutters around the corner of your eye. Don't move, even when it starts mocking you by tickling your ear. then, THEN! when it becomes so brazen as to dance on your nose - Kill it. KIIIIIIIILLLL EEEEEET. It's so much easier that way.

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  23. allykJanuary 28, 2013 at 9:40 AM

    Where's the toy?? All that work to get up there and no toy? Keep on playing Spitty!
    Alyssa, Mr. Fox & Scruffy

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  24. ANGEL ABBYGRACEJanuary 28, 2013 at 11:16 AM

    I bet you found it and deadded it real quickly Spitty!

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  25. Photo CacheJanuary 28, 2013 at 11:41 AM

    oh spitty you are a renaissance mancat hitting us with some RW Emerson there. but you know what? sometimes kittehs don't have the proper technique and mindset in playing so clearly we need some guidance from you.

    emma and buster

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  26. Katnip LoungeJanuary 28, 2013 at 11:43 AM

    Oh Spitty, your poor heddy! Mommy is a KLUTZ and bonks her head ALL the time. You can prolly tell.

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  27. KarenMcGJanuary 28, 2013 at 11:46 AM

    Oh Spitty. What bright eyes you have!

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  28. WillowJanuary 28, 2013 at 12:07 PM

    Spitty I totally understand the misjudgment in jumping I sometimes do not make it up on first try. Good job with judging it just right this time.

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  29. meowmeowmansJanuary 28, 2013 at 12:30 PM

    Those fev-vers sure are fast! Spitty, we hope you find it soon, and that you don't bonk your handsome head in the meantime!

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  30. UnknownJanuary 28, 2013 at 3:23 PM

    Your kitty games sound just like the doggy games i play!! Except i follow my mummy round and jump up till she gives me the toy so i can dead it, i think you should trys it!!
    Love Milo :)

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  31. UnknownJanuary 28, 2013 at 4:30 PM

    Bwaa! Haa! Haa!!
    Kisses
    Nellie

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  32. PretinhaJanuary 28, 2013 at 4:44 PM

    Spitty você é muito ágil.

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  33. Just DuckyJanuary 28, 2013 at 4:53 PM

    You scared the toy away with your purrfect pounce.

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  34. Ivan from WMDJanuary 28, 2013 at 4:55 PM

    Maybe you need a helmet? Don't let the NCL know you play after being bonked on the headie!

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  35. Misaki @ misadventuresofMisakiJanuary 29, 2013 at 4:21 AM

    be careful Spitty!

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  36. AnonymousJanuary 29, 2013 at 12:45 PM

    Uh oh, Spitty -- I think that feather might be planning a sneak attack!

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  37. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2013 at 12:06 PM

    Laser eyes!

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