Hello folks, my name is Velvet. Get a load of what my dumb human did now. He never ceases to amaze Cleo and I.

Here we go again...

For some reason the canopener cleaned the bird seed from the floor of the bird room this morning. This is an evening task he performs, we do not allow it in the morning. This puts us off our daily routine. Mistake #1. (although I must admit I found birdseed all over my backside where I guess I sat down in there earlier)

So what did he do this time you ask? He opens the cupboard, gets out our litter sweeper, cleans the bird mess, puts it in the garbage, puts the sweeper back, closes the cupboard door, goes and puts on shoes, coat, and hat, humming happily to himself in that mindless tone.

I'm sitting in the dark, smoldering, waiting to see how long it will take for the coin to drop... Mistake #2. Sure, I could open the door if I wanted to, that is not the point. Proper training and respect is. Cleo was sitting on the other side in sympathy, and to give him the "stare of death" when he came in. He opened the door, I came out, he mumbled some trite apology, and quickly fled the scene. Mistake #3.

I have not decided what kind of punishment to give yet.

I will by evening when he returns. Trust me...

Velvet the Cat.

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Copyright © Bill Mason
March 9, 2001