Talking of engagement, I've noticed (and as a cat he is not unique in this) that in the middle of the day, when I'm at my most lively and engaged (ha), he generally doesn't wish to reciprocate. It's like I don't exist.
This is his middle of the day pose
Thinking about his gross domestic product? That would be me, then!
(Ok, this is here because I love the back of his head and watching him "looking" around with his ears. They're like satelite dishes moving around picking up microwave signals :)
or
bit of executive stress I think, or maybe considering his budgie deficit!
On the other hand this is Austin at his early morning briefing giving one of his lackeys a tongue lashing because of their "inappropriate workplace attire"!
He's definitely engaged now!
Full engagement!
Deep fur massage carried out by lowly flunkey in the time honoured fashion ensures continued amicable management/employee relations. In other words, a little bit of shameless toadying can't do any harm.
Ah, the stresses of being a cat. Little do they know how lucky they are. Still, I'd sooner be bossed around by a cat than a person, haha!
ReplyDeleteadorable! Isn't it funny that they are nearly always disengaged when we are fully awake? lol
ReplyDeleteToo right, Sarah!
ReplyDeleteCaren, contrary cats, don't we love 'em :)
I laugh every single time I read your stories...you are such a good writer! Your Austin makes your work easy, doesn't he?!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jan :) He certainly is a muse .... and I am amused lol
ReplyDeleteWhy can't they seem to cooperate with us? Ever?? I want them to snuggle and play on MY schedule!! Alas, they are cute...and forgiven :)
ReplyDelete.... and don't they know it, Angie! lol
ReplyDeleteYou are so right, sis. A purrrrfect interpretation of events
ReplyDeleteBurv. x
(chirrup)
... and as you know, "interpretation" is so much more ..... lol
ReplyDeleteCarolyn: Austin is quite the intellectual! And yes it must be so stressful to consider the budgie deficit. It made our president's hair gray. Perhaps Austin needs one of those squeaky stress balls that some CEOs play with like cats!
ReplyDeleteBut I agree, kissing up is good policy for you underlings! ;)
@ Ann. You made me lol ! :>) Yep I know my place!
ReplyDeleteYou're so funny. Okay I caved and I've added you to my reading list! My staff may be too lazy to leave a comment but We will be laughing with you daily!
ReplyDeleteConstant meowing in the ear never fails! Thanks Fin :D
ReplyDeleteI think that although laughing is good for the soul, Austin might put his foot down at the "daily" bit. He takes himself furry seriously ;>
LOVED the photos :-)
ReplyDeleteThat action shot of him licking his chops certainly didn't look like he had a budgie deficit ;-)
You're funny you are! :>) x
ReplyDeleteOh, I try ;-) x
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