My longhaired mutant calico, Jessi, is normally a complete dope. Nothing is important to her except for having a lap to lay on. If you hold her by the front paws and rotate her onto her back, she'll put up with it secure in the knowledge that she's about to have her tummy rubbed. When you put her back, she 'automatically levels out' and gets comfortable again.

With one exception. Since kato entered the household she's is *extremely* sensative about her tail. Touch the end of it and she'll swing around and visously attack every time!

Enter the new kitten Gizmo. Jessi was laying on the recliner when Gizzi hopped onto the arm and started harassing Jessi's tail. Jessi swung around and started smacking Gizzi. Then Jessi noticed that Gizzi slid a little every time he got smacked. Jessi then put all her energy into one last smack and Gizzi slid right off the arm! Jessi then got comfortable again and pretended nothing happened.

It took me several minutes to stop laughing!

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October 23, 1999