Skirmish


A quiet war has been raging in the cottage 
It’s all very subtle
So subtle I have missed it 
Last night I noticed that Mary wasn’t curled up asleep on the couch as per her norm
I found her sat next to the cat flap looking innocent
If she could whistle, she would have done it
I knew something was afoot.
A flash of eyes told me the story, golden eyes outside the cat flap 
Bun or Weaver were waiting to come in
Mary was the gatekeeper 
And was letting no bugger inside
Old dogs eh ? 
They can be real twats

 

58 comments:

  1. Oh, thanks for the laugh, John! She's just letting them know who's top-dog. She may be getting on, but she's still got it! xx

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  2. She's found a way to take charge, very clever of her. But don't worry cats will always win in the end. ;-)

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  3. 'If she could whistle, she would have done it' - I love that!

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  4. Barbara Anne12:55 pm

    What a laugh! Apparently, Mary (because she cannot whistle) is saying non-verbally "enough is enough so be gone!" to Weaver and Bun!
    Ah, John, it's always something. :-)

    Hugs!

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  5. Drama in the cottage. Mary wants to call all the shots, including gatekeeper.
    What's next? Who is going to make the next move?

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    2. Marilynn3:34 pm

      Anonymous Susan- What are you nathering on about?

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  6. Animals can be way too much like humans sometimes.

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  7. Oh lord, that made me laugh! We had an old girl kitty, who was definitely the alpha. She would pretend to be asleep, all curled up, and if one of her subordinates walked by, she very slowly lifted a paw, ready to bitch slap them if they got too close! It was hilarious to watch.

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    1. My cottage is separated into two
      Upstairs chattery
      Downstairs kennel

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    2. Anonymous10:50 am

      We have 14 month old lab and she just wants to play with the cat who is now 18 yrs old. We have had to split the house with a baby gate at the bottom of the stairs. Pup has the run of downstairs and the cat is upstairs where the beds are!
      We so want a truce between the two, but can't see it happening now.
      Kate

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  8. She has obviously got their measure...quietly and no fuss!

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  9. Mary, Mary, quite contrary. She cracks me up.

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  10. Anonymous2:44 pm

    And Roger was probably oblivious, or baffled.

    Ceci

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  11. LOL. She wields an iron paw.

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  12. Anonymous3:12 pm

    I expect Mary puts up with a lot form those two, a little mild revenge.

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  14. It was her house, long before the invaders came along.

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  15. Yep. They learn which buttons to push. Years ago we were always getting after our little dog for chasing our cat. One day I caught the cat sneaking up on the dog while she slept, pouncing on her, then running. I watched more often and that was what was happening. Cat was the instigator after all. They weren’t old either. They quickly learn the buttons.

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    1. Mary is not as feisty as Meg ,who would have given both twins a seeing to

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  16. So--Mary is banishing the twins out in the cold dark night. Por babies.

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    1. It’s not uncle Toms cabin

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    2. Did youreally mean "Uncle Tom's Cabin" the anti slavery novel? Maybe more James Herriot?

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    3. your words cold dark night made me think of Eliza in the snow

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    4. So toms cabin was correct x

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    5. Yes I now get your reference.

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  17. Naughty Mary. How mean. There's nothing like a jealous girl. Where was Roger, I thought he was their guardian? Where was the other kitty, outside too?
    Jean.

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    1. I caught him chasing them this morning, he’s learning bad habits

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  18. Real twats, indeed! :)

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    1. Old ladies are not always sweet

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  19. Oh dear! But the image you gave us made me smile :)

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  20. Anonymous9:38 pm

    Thanks for a great laugh! Reminds me of some humans I know. Linda from PA

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  21. It's probably some new game they've devised called 'I'll scratch your eyes out'.

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  22. Hilarious! I'm on Mary's side - I reckon two little playful, annoying kittens would have pressed her buttons once too often, and she was evening up the score. Fine on summer nights, but I do hope they all settle down a bit before next winter. You tell your stories so well John, it's got me chuckling. Thank you! Are you feeling better?

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  23. As the upstairs is more the cats territory and the downstairs is more the dogs in charge, maybe something has been too much for Mary's patience. Hope all settles back to harmony soon. I like how you tell it too!

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  24. Anonymous11:01 am

    Life in the old gal. Go Mary, you are pack leader after all. She is so funny. Carole R.

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  25. Really enjoyed reading this post! The tension and pacing in "Skirmish" were captured so vividly — it almost felt like watching the scene unfold in real-time. I especially liked the way you described the atmosphere and internal struggles of the characters. Looking forward to reading more from your blog!

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  26. Jackie11:51 am

    As always your gift of storytelling is spot on!

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