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niyad

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5. We all understand. When one's cat (or cats) is/are on one's lap, all other

Reply to Ocelot II (Original post)

Sun Apr 26, 2026, 02:37 PM

Apr 26

necessary activity is, perforce, on hold. My kitty just woke up because the wind (which he hates) stopped, so he could leave Mom's lap.

Thank goodness he is not quite as large as Chet and Dave!

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I love it when my cats sleep on my lap. [View all] Ocelot II Apr 26 OP

My cat patches is well over 10 pounds and too heavy for my lap anymore Walleye Apr 26 #1

I see that they have collars with their names. crosinski Apr 26 #2

They are brothers, and they are almost but not quite identical. Ocelot II Apr 26 #4

They are lovely crosinski Apr 26 #6

Chet and Dave, The Nightly Mews. flashman13 Apr 26 #9

When Mikey was... 2naSalit Apr 26 #3

We all understand. When one's cat (or cats) is/are on one's lap, all other niyad Apr 26 #5

Even an 8 lb cat on your blanket at night feels like a 30 lb kettle bell. 3catwoman3 Apr 26 #7

Been there.... AltairIV Apr 26 #8

What a beautiful picture Ocelot II, almost. JMCKUSICK Apr 26 #10

I considered Packers colors, green and gold, just to annoy Vikings fans, Ocelot II Apr 26 #13

lol, I used to live 3 blocks from there JMCKUSICK Apr 27 #14

That's 27 lbs of love there. eppur_se_muova Apr 26 #11

... eppur_se_muova Apr 26 #12

Your circulation notwithstanding, this is a neat photo Ocelot II. Hope you feel better! George McGovern Apr 27 #15

They came back for awhile. Ocelot II Apr 27 #16

That's a great trick with your cell phone! Gives your arteries a break. Good thinking! George McGovern Apr 27 #17