Notes from a parish cat and his author Julie Mackenzie

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I am Father Tom Fish, esteemed member of the religious team at Temptation of Christ Parish in the novels by author Julie Mackenzie. As to my background, I was invited into the rectory as a stray, laid on the charm, and was invited to stay, even honorarily ordained and no less spiritual than my sidekick Father Will. He dotes on me to high heaven and forgives all of my street cat proclivities, whatever the hell that means.

Friday, September 23, 2011

Mr. Fixit

Well, I finally get to put my education at MIT (Mew I T) to good use.

Everything around here is falling apart and I just can't take it anymore.

Let's start with this cod-awful desk. From what I can see, we need to rejoin a couple of sections





It looks pretty stable otherwise (do I need a hardhat?)





Let's see, according to my calculations Mx{3.2-x%#4~)+C1|1/2@(y+5x)=m, it should hold together. Now where's my screwdriver?





There it is. Would you mind making me a sandwich..er..I mean, getting me a snack?




I don't know what I would do without Tom. He's the perfect Mr. Fixit!

--Julie

34 comments:

Marg said...

Mr. Tom, you are very very funny. We sure will get you a sandwich. What kind do you want?? Oh I know, I bet you want a tuna sandwich. Hope you get everything fixed up. Take care and have a great weekend.

Everycat said...

A nice prawn sandwich? Would that help? Tom, we do hope that someone gets you a snack, all that fixing looks exhausting to us.

Our Mum is swooning over your mighty paws. She may need an intervention.

Oliver & Gerry

Fuzzy Tales said...

Oh, Tom, our mom desperately needs a handyman...cat. Seriously. Feel free to teleport over; she promises unlimited Temptations.

CCL Wendy said...

Maine Coons are known for their intelligence, but Tom trumps them all!

Yes, I think you deserve a big juicy tuna sandwich (skip the bread)!

Hannah and Lucy said...

Mum says can she reserve you to come and do a few jobs for her Tom - she has plenty of treats and a plate of chicken in payment.
Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx

Cat Wisdom 101 said...

Never mind fixing anything; it's T.G.I.F. Those are lovely Maine Coon paw tufts.

Mariodacat said...

WOW dude - you are much smarter den me. I know how to take things apart, but not put them back together. Good going pal.

The Whiskeratti said...

You are doing a great job!

Random Felines said...

What a great helper!! Last time mom got out the screwdriver, she had to chase us down the hall to get it back. MOL

Unknown said...

How much do you charge for your services? You might be better than Kizzie's dad.

Brian's Home Blog said...

Just make sure you get bonus treats for doing such a great job Tom!

Anonymous said...

Dear Tom,
Mommy wants to knows if yous fixes squeaky doors. She makes the bestest tuna sandwiches (hold the bread).
Kisses
Nellie

Fluffy and Heather said...

There's nothing like having a mancat around the house who's a jack (or cat) of all trades!

Summer at sparklecat.com said...

We kitties can fix so many things! My human says we are best at fixing broken spirits.

meowmeowmans said...

Way to put that Mew IT education to good use, Tom! We hope you're being compensated for that good work!

Hugs to you and Julie. Have a great weeekend!

Admiral Hestorb said...

Tom, purrease come right over here and help US!
Thank you so much for coming to see me while I was in the hospital. xoxoxox I needed the loves and purrs.

Avalon's Garden and Mewsings of Garden Cottage Cats said...

Oh Tom ! You are sooooo Smart ^..^ Da mom sure could use a Smart mancat like you around to some workz while da dad iz at work.....
Sunny being da Elder likez to "Meditate" ALOT, Larry & Gabriel welllll.... actually they the onez who break thinz alot .....(and you too Lolly...,,, NOT Meeee.... sigh....)
You mus make your Julie furry happy ^..^
we girlz thinkz dat should score you a Whole Fish ^..^
Purrz ~ Ana, Lolly & Penelope

Connie - Tails from the Foster Kittens said...

oh so very impressed!!

The Island Cats said...

Tom, our mom says she's got a number of jobs for you if you interested. She'll even make you sandwiches for payment!!

ANGEL ABBYGRACE said...

Tom
If you're free we have a few things around here that would need your attention!
purrs
>^,,^<
♥Abby♥Boo♥Ping♥Jinx♥Grace♥

Cara n Crew said...

Safety first, Tom! Say...we could proly use your help at our house...

Pip, Smidgen, Minnie, Hollie

Katnip Lounge said...

ooooh, Mommy says she has a "thing" for Construction guys...Tom, you had better watch out! She has a smoocher and she's not afeared to use it!

The Daily Pip said...

When you finish up, maybe you could pop over to my house and help us with some house projects.

Your pal, Pip

Oui Oui said...

Tuna sandwiches all around! We are so impressed by your mathematical knowledge & skills. We didn't know you were a rocket scientist!

Unknown said...

Your talents never cease to amaze me, Tom. I hope you have many sandwiches this weekend.

Whisppy said...

A tuna spread sandwich? With some catnip at the side? You sure are a handycat, Tom!

Julia Williams said...

Wow -- you might just be the handiest mancat ever!!! MOL

Tamago said...

Tom, you are very smart and skilled kitty!! Would you come over and fix our table?

Mr Puddy said...

MOL.... Your mommy is so lucky to got you, TOM !
Me ?, Can't fix anything but I 'm really good at demolition..heh..heh..he
xoxo

Angel MoMo and Charlotte said...

Oh my!! Would you please come over and help us? Pretty please?

The list of jobs that needs to be done:
Fix the patio awnings and the pavers, secure my new outdoor house against the winds, change the stepping stones in the garden to ones with a kitty logo...........

Rosemary B❤️ said...

Mr. tom, you are quite handy. I am sure your knowledge and eagerness are greatly appreciated
Just WOW
and bonks!

Team Tabby said...

Wow, we are so impressed, Mr. Tom! We would ask you to give us instrukshions on being handy like you, but we don't think that would work out for us like it does for you! Hope you got that sandwich!!

Moe
Mindy
Bono
Cookie
Mike

Milo and Alfie Marshall said...

Yoo are a pawsome helper!

Oskar said...

You really are very handy to have around aren't you? Great work.

Nubbin wiggles,
Oskar