Cats on the Trails ~ for Wednesday Writing...

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Pam Brittain Mar 14, 2012, 7:14pm UTC

That was too somber and sad, so I had to chance this link. You made me laugh (out loud).

JOHN BECK Mar 14, 2012, 7:18pm UTC

I'm glad I caught you, Pam. Just a little fun.

Pam Brittain Mar 14, 2012, 7:24pm UTC

John, you sure met the challenge. I was hoping there would be a wide range of posts to this prompt.

JOHN BECK Mar 14, 2012, 7:26pm UTC

I expect nothing less, Pam.

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Joann B. Mar 14, 2012, 7:27pm UTC

My first reaction was "Waaaaaiiit a minute!" quickly followed by "He's up to something."

Good one.

JOHN BECK Mar 14, 2012, 7:28pm UTC

So, like a cat, you smelled a mouse? Thanks, Joann.

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Susan N. Mar 14, 2012, 7:56pm UTC

....I thought you were being mean to some poor little kitties and I KNEW they would not go into water voluntarily! Love the link!!!!

JOHN BECK Mar 14, 2012, 8:30pm UTC

Thanks, Susan. I guess I didn't give it totally away.

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Magi the magical poet is flowing with the wind Mar 14, 2012, 8:35pm UTC

This tale deserves the royal order of the boot!

JOHN BECK Mar 14, 2012, 8:36pm UTC

Yes, I live in fear of being booted off Gather.
Thanks, Magi.

Magi the magical poet is flowing with the wind Mar 15, 2012, 4:01am UTC

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Irina Dimitric Mar 14, 2012, 8:57pm UTC

I thought you were really mean until I saw the photo. Good one, John.

JOHN BECK Mar 14, 2012, 8:58pm UTC

Thanks, Irina.

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David W. Mar 14, 2012, 9:04pm UTC

Very clever and well written. It's all in the delivery.

JOHN BECK Mar 14, 2012, 9:20pm UTC

Thanks, David.

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Orbus Argentum Mar 14, 2012, 9:06pm UTC

Very sneaky, but its a joke that wears well.

JOHN BECK Mar 14, 2012, 9:20pm UTC

Thanks, Orb.

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Kushal Poddar Mar 14, 2012, 9:35pm UTC

Very grave and wonderful

JOHN BECK Mar 14, 2012, 10:03pm UTC

Thanks, Kushal.

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Alice G. Mar 14, 2012, 11:19pm UTC

That was just baaaaaaaad! I am not a cat person but I did wonder at cats going voluntarially through the mud and I was a little ticked at you about not feeding the cats if you expected them to walk with you. I just got snookered! Good one!

JOHN BECK Mar 15, 2012, 9:30am UTC

Thank you, Alice. Maybe this afternoon I'll get out the mink oil and nourish my Cats.

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William Dotani Mar 15, 2012, 3:47am UTC

I'll give the boot to any cat I see too.

JOHN BECK Mar 15, 2012, 9:31am UTC

Now, Bill!

William Dotani Mar 21, 2012, 3:25am UTC

I thought about learning to play the Shamisen (a 3 string akin to a banjo) in Japan and my wife put an end to that when she saw me looking at our cat Teabag. Shamsen sound bowl is made with cat skin (true!). My cat lived to 17.

JOHN BECK Mar 21, 2012, 9:01am UTC

Many were concerned when "catgut" sutures were used commonly. They were not made from cat intestines.

William Dotani Mar 22, 2012, 1:54am UTC

Really? How many patients meowed after surgery?

JOHN BECK Mar 22, 2012, 7:45am UTC

Only the cats.

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elizabeth evans Mar 15, 2012, 5:16am UTC

Those work boots do look fine. Reading the two reviews, I can see why you wear them on the trails.

Yes, being a cat owner, I must admit, you had me.

JOHN BECK Mar 15, 2012, 9:31am UTC

Thanks, Bob.

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Marilyn (PaintsOnSlate) S. Mar 15, 2012, 8:22am UTC

Ha ha ha ha ha ha - I was thinking "why is he so mean to his cats?" You got me!

JOHN BECK Mar 15, 2012, 9:31am UTC

Thank you, Marilyn.

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A. F. Stewart Mar 15, 2012, 6:37pm UTC

I thought there was something fishy from the minute I read the cats "accompanied" you on your walk. I've never known a cat to stay for the entire walk.
Nice story though.

JOHN BECK Mar 15, 2012, 6:41pm UTC

Thanks, Anita. One of many reasons to doubt the story as referring to cats, rather than Cats.

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Chris Gattis Mar 16, 2012, 9:25am UTC

I fell for the gag too John. I'm wondering why John's cats don't just leave him for someone else. Good one.

JOHN BECK Mar 16, 2012, 10:07am UTC

Thanks, Chris.

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Patricia J. Mar 16, 2012, 11:28am UTC

You got me, John. I didn't even get it when I saw the boots until I read they were Cats. Thank you for the laugh.

JOHN BECK Mar 16, 2012, 11:44am UTC

Thank you, Patricia. My sister, whose birthday was yesterday, isn't around here for me to play tricks on like back when we were in grade school. I thought I'd have some fun with the prompt.

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