Hi Annie, What a rotten thing to do! Dogs are not allowed in this building unless they are guiding a blind person around, and those are so busy that you can ignore them quite safely. I even insisted that some of the dog hooks provided outside for tying the brutes up were moved farther from the door so that I (and other legitimate visitors) can get out and in comfortably. If I were you I would creep around the office with my fur on end, sniffing suspiciously, for about a fortnight, knock over any plant pots and other small, messy objects which are handy and act really jumpy. That should teach them a lesson!.
Now, can I raise rather a delicate point?. I believe that you also have a slight weight problem. We both know that we are not fat, just well built, but the rest of the staff here have decided that I am overweight. I do not mind the spells of string chasing exercise, but they have started calling me Flump (short for Fat Lump) and, much worse, have actually put up a notice saying 'Please Do Not Feed the Cat'. This is awful. Those little bits of fish, meat cheese, cake and pastry which I get from people eating their lunch outside the library and the crunchy treats that my friends bring me keep me going through a hard days work. Have you any experience of dealing with this sort of problem? Regards, Blue (from Scotland)
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Hello, Blue,Life has been rather difficult. The boss dared to bring his DOG in on Friday. As I have told you, I DO NOT SHARE my abode with anybody. Well ...maybe a mouse or two...keeps me busy on long weekends. It's also great fun to listen to the women scream when they find various body parts..... At any rate, I was locked out of the main office, and that DOG even drank my water! I still am not on speaking terms with that insensitive man. Dogs indeed! I may take out my hostility on the leather chair. Regards, Annie
Orphan Annie Raims
Rodent Control Officer
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Hi Annie ~ Chief in Charge of Rodent Patrol and all unexplained anomalies
I hope you are well. The weather is scorching over here at the moment, how's it with you?
I'm just starting a new crusade to spread the word of Basil, 'Cats of the World Unite' I have emeowed every library cat in America calling on them for their help and there'll be a new banner especially for you library cats on my links page this week. I'm also starting the Basil Spy Academy for Cats, so I really hope that you, Batzi and Princess Arianna join, it's going to be totally awesome, you'll get a diploma and everything! What do you think? And don't tell me you are too old, because you look really young :))))) and never forget, you are only as old as the mouse you have just caught and they are never very old, so you still must be about one and half, if that! :))))))So what's the mews with you? Anything exciting happening? Send me an update soon
Monstrous meows and oodles of catnip
Your pal
Basil----------
Thank you Annie - The kids are thrilled. Unfortunately a member of staff with a warped sense of humour has convinced them that all mice in the USA look like that.
Sorry to hear about your bad leg. I had a word with my PA about your problem. She is a bit older than you in human terms, and has had to turn one of her arms back into a fore-leg by extending it with a long stick in order to get around. (She has something called Arthur Itus). She advises - Keep Warm - Take as much exercise as is comfortable - Rest as much as possible - Try not to put on too much weight - Always stretch your muscles carefully before you stand up. Apart from the bit about weight this sounds pretty much what we cats alway do anyway, so you should be OK. Aren't human beings stupid? Blue---------
Hi Annie
My human is back from her travels, hence I have access to the computer, woo hoo!
She told me she went to the top of that Eiffel Tower thingy and it was very high, she doesn't like heights much! And she also told me that, yes the lions are still chowing out on the Christians in Italy, LOL!
I spent the week looking after the kitty clan and 'granny' she really spoils us but don't tell my human that. We get catnip everyday and oodles of treats, so I need to clock up a few more miles on Kitty Patrol to slim my chubby tummy down a bit!
So what's the mews from your side of the world, how's the Rodent Patrol? Did you catch anything lately?
Send me mews soon
Your Pal
Basil
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Dear Basil,
I always wanted to climb the Eiffel Tower in my younger days. Now, I'd probably loose all my well-earned chubbiness. Are the lions still eating Christians in Italy? Tell your human to be careful - or, better yet, go with her to protect her. After all, you have the experience.
Best Meows, Annie
Orphan Annie RaimsWeb: http://raims.com/
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Hi Annie
Just wanted to say I'll be off line for the next few days as my human is going away, the nerve of it! What's a cyber savvy kitty supposed to do for a whole 10 days I ask you?
She's off to Italy and France and is leaving me and the kitty clan in the expert care of 'Granny' she calls us her Grankitties, LOL.
So I'll be in touch when my human returns.
Happy hunting and send me mews soon
Big meows and oodles of catnip
Your pal
Basil-----------
Hi Annie
I thought the Groundhog would be much bigger! LOL I think you could take him out blindfolded and one paw tied behind your back! Very cute picture though.
Not more snow, that's terrible, are you sure you don't want me to send you a kitty sleeping bag to keep warm? It's very cold, wet and blustery here, typical April showers so not much outdoor exploring at the moment, maybe the weather will get better soon.
Congratulations on a successful mouse hunt, I don't understand why the ladies didn't like the present you left for them, very ungracious I must say! But knowing what humans are like they'd probably prefer the chocolate variety of mice.
My human is starting a mass redecoration plan soon, due to a boiler malfunction and the house being covered in soot, my sisters, Snowie and Amber looked liked they'd been up the chimney, LOL, I on the other hand was upstairs keeping clean. My human is very distressed about all of this because she had only just finished doing the house up, but at least it'll give her something else to do and stop her from getting bored!
Anyway keep warm and send me mews soon
Monstrous meows and purrs
Your pal
Basil
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Whatcha doing? Long time no meows, I hope you are keeping well and the weather is sunny. It's still raining here, not good for Kitty Patrol.
My human has finally finished the patio and I've attached a picture of me lolling on the garden furniture, I can highly recommend it, kitty heaven!
I was sorry to hear you were depressed in your last emeow, it's not good having to go the vets, especially for teeth problems :((( but you have to look on the bright side at least you've still got some left, and I do have to disagree with the comment that you are a fat cat, you look purrfectly proportioned in your pictures :)))))
It's very good news that Princess is recovering from her trauma and that Batzi is still madly in love with her.
The spy academy is on a real go slow as the man who looks after my website works like a snail and a very small snail at that, it's really not good at all. But I'll keep you up to date and when it finally gets off the ground, you can be an instructor if you like, 'Indoor surveillance and Rodent Patrol' what do you think? 'Advice from Annie' It'll purely be a desk job, so don't worry about having to do anything too energetic!
Anyway send many greetings and purrs to Princess and Batzi and I look forward to hearing your mews soon
Oodles of catnip
Your pal
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Good morning, Basil, my friend
It is nice hearing from you again. I did send you my latest "From the Desk...," but you may not have gotten it. It can always be found at http://www.co.ontario.ny.us/visions/ .
My humans dared to take off for three days for Independence Day (you know, when the cats here declared their independence from the cats there). Well, actually it was people who did that. Cats don't have to do that since we are independent anyway.
By the way, I am feeling much better now. I have no problem eating after losing some teeth.
I like your patio and would like to join you in the furniture. Have you ever seen the sign: "Cats are Nature's Way of telling you that your furniture are too nice?" Wonder what THAT means.... :-). I don't have patio furniture, but my humans leave kitty beds, blankets, their sweaters, etc in the most convenient places.
I hope that your webmaster will move a little faster. Have you considered claws? My chief human is too impatient and does his own website at http://raims.com/
Sorry, I have to go on mouse patrol and also whine to the Information Services staff for my own e-mail address.
Stay in touch, Basil. Your Annie
PS: Nice photos of you!
O. Annie Raims, Rodent Control Officer
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