mutley 4,495 Posted November 10, 2007 Report Share Posted November 10, 2007 As you all know I am an animal lover, even cats :dance: So join in and post a shot of your favourite or not so favourite pets here! Some of you may know we have just got a new horse, he has a strange name "Strawneck" and is very striking to look at especially his eyes which are half blue and half black. Here are some shots taken today. You can clearly see those part blue eyes He loves dogs really Aint I pretty! Enjoying a drink Strawneck's impersonation of a camel! Now he's had enough. So post your pets here and join in the fun! Cheers Link to post Share on other sites
MartinW 0 Posted November 10, 2007 Report Share Posted November 10, 2007 Shot one: He seems to be giving you a funny look there Mutley. I would be careful, he obviously likes Lisa much better than you. :dance: Shot 4: Do horses have dental practitioners? If so I would recommend immediate treatment, certainly some teeth whitening at the very least. :shock: When they show the whites of the eyes like that its bad news Mut. I would leave the horse whispering to Lisa. That guys definitely planning something sinister. Seriously Mut he's a lovely horse, I bet Lisa thinks the world of him. And I knew you loved cats really. Link to post Share on other sites
Martyn 9 Posted November 10, 2007 Report Share Posted November 10, 2007 Lovely horse and great pics! I take it Lisa rides horses? Natalie used to, but only small horses as she is only 5 foot 2! I'll have to pop over next time I'm in Bournemouth, always fancied riding a horse Link to post Share on other sites
mutley 4,495 Posted November 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2007 Martin, he gives everyone a strange look, he is very friendly and craves human company and attention unlike any horse, more like a dog! As for his teeth you can tell his age age by them, he's 18 years old and as the saying goes never look a gift horse in the mouth. As they continually grow older horse have longer teeth unless you get them rasped. I was hoping for a guest appearance from Scratchy? Martyn, I wouldn't ride him if you want to have children! He's very head strong and frisky, Lisa has been riding all her life and can handle him. Cheers Link to post Share on other sites
MartinW 0 Posted November 10, 2007 Report Share Posted November 10, 2007 I haven't got a digital camera unfortunately Mut. I'll ask my wife if I can borrow hers and take some nice shots of Scratchy in some of his more provocative poses. Perhaps also some of him doing the 'I’m related to a tiger you know' stalking in the garden. He's very head strong and frisky Sounds like me then! Martyn, I wouldn't ride him if you want to have children! I wont then either. Wouldn't want an under active thyroid and transformation into a eunuch. :dance: Link to post Share on other sites
mutley 4,495 Posted November 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2007 Well look at the positive side UM, you will always be able to sing soprano along with the castrati! Cheers Link to post Share on other sites
MartinW 0 Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 No thanks! :sad: Link to post Share on other sites
allardjd 1,853 Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 About a week ago... Several weeks ago. Link to post Share on other sites
mutley 4,495 Posted November 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 John, they are a great couple I always look forward to hearing of their antics! Cheers Link to post Share on other sites
MartinW 0 Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 Gorgeous cats John. I always knew you were a cat man, I sensed it. :sad: Although I am very concerned about the large gap under the door in shot two. I fear a very large Florida snake could slither under there. Link to post Share on other sites
allardjd 1,853 Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 Martin, It's an interior door. Also, very large Florida snakes don't slither under doors, they break them down. John Link to post Share on other sites
MartinW 0 Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 :sad: Alright then John, I believe you. Just make sure you look after those nice kittens properly. Somehow I didn't think you would have a gap the size of the Grand Canyon under an exterior door. P.S. What happened, did you forget the rule 'measure twice cut once’. Always pay attention to Norm Abraham’s advice. :-) Link to post Share on other sites
dgor 0 Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 Pictures of the two pets in the house at the moment :-) : First, the dog, Toby (I wanted to call him Mutley, but no-one else would :sad: ). This shot was taken 2 months ago - he's a lot bigger but no wiser now. And, secondly, my hamster, Dangerous Beans (and yes that is his real name ) Love the cats, John. RE shot number 2 though, try to keep them away from electrical sockets in future :yes: And Mut, that's an impressive horse, lovely eyes! Dave Link to post Share on other sites
allardjd 1,853 Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 Dave, Thanks - yours are cute too. Quote RE shot number 2 though, try to keep them away from electrical sockets in future Winston just had to grow into his coat. Uncle Martin, Still waiting to see Scratchy. Quote P.S. What happened, did you forget the rule 'measure twice cut once’. Two points to be made here... 1) I didn't do it. 2) It's the door to a very small "throne room", which has no windows but has a ceiling exhaust fan. The large gap under the door is to provide for some air flow when the fan is running. It's part of the code for such situations and because of the camera angle, the gap really isn't as large as it appears - exactly 1" - that's the edge of a throw rug you can see under the door. Link to post Share on other sites
mutley 4,495 Posted November 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 I love Toby Dave, I wouldn't want to call dog Mutley either! As fro Dangerous Beans I think he is trying to hypnotise me :shock: Cheers Link to post Share on other sites
JF_Rich 1 Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 John, Is that one on the right of the picture a Ragdoll? Link to post Share on other sites
MartinW 0 Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 Uncle Martin, Still waiting to see Scratchy. Don't worry; he's in make up now. :yes: Need to borrow my wife’s digital camera, I did tell her how important my need was but she still hasn't delivered. I know it's daft in this day and age but I don't have a digital camera, apart from my mobile. [And I used to be a photographer :blush ] Stay tuned! 1) I didn't do it. Huh, I suspect you were watching the New Yankee Workshop and thought if Norm can build a superb writing bureau, then I can take a few inches off the door. :sad: 2) It's the door to a very small "throne room", which has no windows but has a ceiling exhaust fan. The large gap under the door is to provide for some airflow when the fan is running. It's part of the code for such situations and because of the camera angle, the gap really isn't as large as it appears - exactly 1" - that's the edge of a throw rug you can see under the door. You Americans, the 'code' is your excuse for everything. :-) You should check out our building regulations. Link to post Share on other sites
allardjd 1,853 Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 Quote Is that one on the right of the picture a Ragdoll? Possibly. Informed people tell us they think Winston is and that his brother, Sherlock, is a variety called a "Snowshoe". Neither seems to show any non-Siamese traits, either in appearance or behavior. We got these guys from a shelter at 4 weeks. The original owner's family was known to the people at the shelter and they knew both are from the same litter, but don't even have a list of suspects for the fathers(s). In cats it's quite possible for there to be more than one sire at work in the same litter. They are probably half-brothers genetically speaking, even though they are litter-mates. This appears to be a case of, "mother from good family, father from good neighborhood". Winston always looks to me like he's just pulled his nose out of an exhaust pipe. Don't let the innocent appearance fool you... John Link to post Share on other sites
JF_Rich 1 Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 I've got a beautiful Ragdoll cat called Kiwi. The problem is they go from lovely little things like this: To enormous grumpy things like this: Still, could be worse. Could go from this: To this... Link to post Share on other sites
mutley 4,495 Posted November 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2007 Nice pussy Rich! That's a great shot of Kiwi on your laptop! That explains a few of your random posts :wink: I just know that last one is going to give me nightmares! Cheers Link to post Share on other sites
MartinW 0 Posted November 13, 2007 Report Share Posted November 13, 2007 Careful Mutley, I nearly banned you for that first sentence. You are right though Richards Pussy is gorgeous. Bet he was expensive? Link to post Share on other sites
JF_Rich 1 Posted November 13, 2007 Report Share Posted November 13, 2007 £300. I must have been mad :wink: It's a She by the way. Or at least it was until we had that fixed ;-) Link to post Share on other sites
MartinW 0 Posted November 13, 2007 Report Share Posted November 13, 2007 £300... right then, I can't afford that. It's free moggies from the cat protection league for me. Don't know if they're old enough for the outside world yet, but do you or will you let them out? Or are you by a busy road? Don’t know much about the bread are they bread from Siamese? Link to post Share on other sites
MartinW 0 Posted November 13, 2007 Report Share Posted November 13, 2007 DAY 752 - My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects. They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while I am forced to eat dry cereal. The only thing that keeps me going is the hope of escape, and the mild satisfaction I get from ruining the occasional piece of furniture. Tomorrow I may eat another houseplant. DAY 761 - Today my attempt to kill my captors by weaving around their feet while they were walking almost succeeded, must try this at the top of the stairs. In an attempt to disgust and repulse these vile oppressors, I once again induced myself to vomit on their favorite chair... must try this on their bed. DAY 762 - Slept all day so that I could annoy my captors with sleep depriving, incessant pleas for food at ungodly hours of the night. DAY 765 - Decapitated a mouse and brought them the headless body, in attempt to make them aware of what I am capable of, and to try to strike fear into their hearts. They only cooed and condescended about what a good little cat I was... Hmmm. Not working according to plan... DAY 768 - I am finally aware of how sadistic they are. For no good reason I was chosen for the water torture. This time however it included a burning foamy chemical called "shampoo." What sick minds could invent such a liquid. My only consolation is the piece of thumb still stuck between my teeth. DAY 771 - There was some sort of gathering of their accomplices. I was placed in solitary throughout the event. However, I could hear the noise and smell the foul odor of the glass tubes they call "beer." More importantly I overheard that my confinement was due to MY power of "allergies." Must learn what this is and how to use it to my advantage. DAY 774 - I am convinced the other captives are flunkies and maybe snitches. The dog is routinely released and seems more than happy to return. He is obviously a half-wit. The Bird on the other hand has got to be an informant. He has mastered their frightful tongue (something akin to mole speak), and speaks with them regularly. I am certain he reports my every move. Due to his current placement in the metal room his safety is assured. But I can wait, it is only a matter of time. http://www.moggies.co.uk/humour.html Link to post Share on other sites
JF_Rich 1 Posted November 13, 2007 Report Share Posted November 13, 2007 They are both over a year now. We let them roam around freely. We don't have a catflap (darn rented house) so they are safely locked in at night. Luckily I'm in a pretty safe location at the end of a cul-de-sac with a big school field behind us for them to play in which keeps them off the roads. My friend who has her sister won't let her out at all due to worries about getting nicked (although this is fair enough in the area they live I wouldn't be surprised if their neighbours tucked into Hedgehog and Swan) Ragdolls are a cross between Siamese and Persian. The name Ragdoll comes from the fact that the breed traits are a placid and affectionate nature and a tendency to go floppy in your arms when picked up (hence like a ragdoll). They all descend from an American breeder who came up with the cross in the 60's I believe. Still fairly rare in the UK Link to post Share on other sites
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