Cat lesson: The passive aggressive search for a hug

This is easy.

Search out whatever is taking attention away from you, sit on it and wait. This will ensure that a lap is made available for you.

Note: you may find yourself shifted about as your cushion will randomly decide that it is uncomfortable. Patience is required but if that fails to stop the cushion shifting then claws may be applied. 

Today's cat compromise

Bob doesn't look happy but he's purring like mad. I think the annoyed look is because I keep typing and disturbing his lazy time. Oh well, I have to keep on working.

Cat Lesson: The gentle art of bullying

A lesson from one of my cats.

His name is Bob or The Great Lump.

 First edge close.

And closer.

Pretend you aren't begging. You just happen to be there.

 Stare your message through. Really drill your thoughts into their mind.

When caught, pretend you weren't looking.

Receive consolation pat with much gratitude but refuse to move back so they have to pat you again. Any attention will lead somewhere.

 Finally, sit on the computer or other object gaining more attention than you.

This should result in rewards, namely food and cuddles.

Cat tales: Today's writing companion

This cat is not my cat. I believe his name is Bonzo... I've been calling him the less than inspired names of Neighbour Cat and Not Our Cat because I'm not sure of his real name.

For some reason he adopted us. Probably because I started to feed him when he decided he didn't want to go home. There were two new puppies at his house. He's a touch of a nuisance, a bit of a garage cat, pushy and a loner. Also, he's 13 years old and has super sharp claws so I don't mess with him too much. Still, he's nice and a little sweet under the gruff and untrained outer shell. I've mostly forgiven him for eating some of my birds. Mostly...

Not that you can tell he's still somewhat in trouble.