Saturday, May 14, 2011

I Get Letters...



Here comes the mailman.

I've been getting a lot of letters lately. Mary Lou, my housekeeper and ever-cheerful slave thinks I should answer them. Sometimes, there are notes of admiration which she refuses to frame, letters asking questions they know I have time to answer (do they think I do nothing all day?) and mysterious packages with presents addressed to Tom the Church Cat.

This week, I thought I would include one of the letters concerning the rectory. Here it is:

Dear Father Tom,

I've seen people sneak into the rectory through the back door, like they don't want anyone to see them. Why do they do that and do they have a good reason to?

Signed,
Birdwatcher turned Peeping Tom

Dear Peeping Tom (your name's Tom, too!)

Anyhow, everybody uses all doors here, but the back door is used by appointment only if the person's business is highly confidential. Obviously, that isn't working very well if you are catching sight of them. The priests will have to start making other arrangements.

As far as the nature of their visit, I try to find out the big secret. Jack or Will shut me out of the room they're in, but mostly to send a message. They know darn well I can hear every word with my cat ears. At times, they will have confessions in the rectory, too, and they even hear each other's which to me is weird, but that's when I really want to hear what's going on!

The housekeeper never confesses anything.

--Tom
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24 comments:

  1. Mr PuddyMay 14, 2011 at 3:47 AM

    MOL.. I think I like the housekeeper, Father Tom : )
    Have a lovely day
    xoxo

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  2. Brian's Home BlogMay 14, 2011 at 4:26 AM

    I know you always know what's going on, but you're very good at keeping secrets! Have a great weekend!!!!

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  3. ZOOLATRYMay 14, 2011 at 4:37 AM

    Oh my what big ears you have ...

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  4. MargMay 14, 2011 at 4:38 AM

    Goodness a Peeping Tom. Tom you better look out for that one. Need to lock that back door. Good job Tom snoooperivisng everyone.

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  5. UnknownMay 14, 2011 at 5:37 AM

    I applaud you, Tom, for your discretionary snoopervising. Of course we would all like to know about these quiet conversations, but you remain true to your calling.

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  6. Hannah and LucyMay 14, 2011 at 6:19 AM

    Perhaps you could hide under a table or behind a chair or something Tom so you can find out all the juicy gossip that goes on behind closed doors.
    Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx

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  7. Bengal Duo ~ Zulu and DeeneMay 14, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    Getting mail is the best! Just keep up the snoopervision, you'll find out the secret yet!
    PURRS
    Bengal Trio =^_^=

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  8. Katnip LoungeMay 14, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    We think you should get a package of treats with every mail delivery. And that's what we think.

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  9. UnknownMay 14, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    Hi Tom, Penelope here. My dog siter Sam found yous on the blog hop and told me to hop on over and see yous. Wow! Yous sounds like a fun cat.
    Kitty Kisses
    Nellie

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  10. SageMay 14, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    I think you need a secretary to keep up with all your personal mail, Tom. How else can you properly respond to everyone?

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  11. Admiral HestorbMay 14, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    I think the mail will being some exciting toys and treats, If not, demand them or you'll tell everything you know.
    xoxo

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  12. Summer at sparklecat.comMay 14, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    My human ate lunch today before feeding me! I think she needs a confession.

    P.S. If I tattle on her first, she still has to confess, right?

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  13. Elizabeth KeeneMay 14, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    What an interesting letter you got, Tom. I think maybe my church needs to get a thoughtful cat, too. :)

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  14. The Island CatsMay 14, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    We hope you can find out what the bid secret is...and then tell all of us!!

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  15. The Daily Pip May 14, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    Never a dull moment around the parish! I bet you know lots of secrets!

    Your pal, Pip

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  16. meowmeowmansMay 14, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    Wow, it sounds like high intrigue there at the rectory, Tom! Good luck with figuring out what's going on!

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  17. IngridMay 14, 2011 at 11:48 PM

    I think you lead a very interesting life as church cat !

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  18. The Florida FurkidsMay 15, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    You're a smart kitty to keep things confidential. We would probably spill the beans!!


    The Florida Furkids and Angel Sniffie

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  19. Fr. Tom FishMay 15, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    After the beans' confessions, there's always penance. For you guys, that's going to be the best part, consisting of swift delivery of treats, waiting on you hand and foot, and a set number of brushings..

    Have a good week!
    Tom

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  20. ANGEL ABBYGRACEMay 15, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    Tom
    We know that you can keep things confidential as that is all of our nature's. Because don't all of our humans confess their secrets to us?

    >^..^< >^..^< >^..^< >^..^< >^..^<
    Abby Ping Jinx Boo Gracie
    purrin
    xoxox
    ~ManxMnews

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  21. Avalon's Garden and Mewsings of Garden Cottage CatsMay 16, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    MOL.... We thinkz you lead a fury interesting life.... ^..^

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  22. TamagoMay 16, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    LOL! You must be very busy handling all the letters!

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  23. wildcatwoodsMay 18, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    You should be getting treats and toys in the mail!

    Thank you for your concern for our Chica.

    Cats of Wildcat Woods

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  24. Cathy KeishaMay 22, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    Gasp! A peeping Tom by the rectory! OMC! Don't confess anything to him.

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