Saturday, November 12, 2011

Tom and the Fly

"The time has come," the walrus said, "to speak of many things."






I don't think the walrus had in mind what I'm about to tell you. First, I want to say that being a cat of the cloth means I can talk to anybody about anything, and they can talk to me.

The other day, I was sleeping, minding my own business






when along came this tiny winged creature who wanted to talk






and talk, and talk, and talk, naturally of many things. There wasn't even a confession in there to keep my interest.






Oh, my Cod, I was losing my patience.

But, I listened and I listened.

I wasn't even able to get a word in edgewise.

Finally, I'd had enough.






I didn't mean to, honestly, and this has been weighing on my conscience ever since. What do you think I saw when I removed my paw?

He was still there.

Talking..and talking..(hehe) Although, he might have pawsed for a moment.

--Tom
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29 comments:

  1. Elaine PritchardNovember 12, 2011 at 4:27 AM

    I'm glad he was OK.

    Love and licks, Winnie

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  2. MargNovember 12, 2011 at 4:29 AM

    MOL Tom. Glad you didn't kill that crazy talking fly. They do talk a lot. Tom could you please tell Julia that I am about half way through the book and it is really a good read. Love the funny parts. Hope all of you have a wonderful week end.

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  3. Hannah and LucyNovember 12, 2011 at 4:29 AM

    Oh dear didn't you press hard enough to deaded it - what a shame cos the make quite a tasty snack.
    Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx

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  4. MariodacatNovember 12, 2011 at 4:32 AM

    He was still there because you are such a kind kitty.

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  5. The Florida FurkidsNovember 12, 2011 at 5:28 AM

    You're a patient kitty to put up with all of that talking. We would have smoooshed him right away.

    The Florida Furkids and Angel Sniffie

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  6. Katnip LoungeNovember 12, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    Ships and shoes and sealing wax get boring after a while, as do cabbages and kings!

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  7. The Cat GuyNovember 12, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    your snacks talk to you? wow, that's unique!

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  8. UnknownNovember 12, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    Great story Tom, like the walrus, did yous eat him?
    Kisses
    Nellie

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  9. SparkleNovember 12, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    That one was lucky - those things get too annoying around here and I eat 'em.

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  10. Alasandra, The Cats and DogsNovember 12, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    Wow we are very impressed you didn't eat it. We has to CONFESS we would have.

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  11. Fuzzy TalesNovember 12, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    If he was still talking after that, Tom, we're impressed.

    We'd have dedded him and left his corpse for the mom to pick up. Then I suppose we'd have to confess to you. :-P

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  12. Brandon - The dog with a blogNovember 12, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    Wonderful story, glad to hear he's okay :)

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  13. Brian's Home BlogNovember 12, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    Well Tom, time does fly when you are having fun!

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  14. Julia WilliamsNovember 12, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    Hahaha! You didn't eat him?? It would serve the bugger right for talking your ear off!!

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  15. The Island CatsNovember 12, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    We didn't realize flies were so talkative! We never give them a chance to talk...if you know what we mean! ;)

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  16. Connie - Tails from the Foster KittensNovember 12, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    how punny!

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  17. TamagoNovember 12, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    LOL! I'm sorry you had to listen to him talking and talking and talking!
    If one of my boys were there, he would have eaten the little guy to shut him up :-)

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  18. Angel Prancer PieNovember 12, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    He deserved that whappin. Shoulda eated him. Prolly tasted like chick-hen. A kitteh of the cloth still gotta eat!

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  19. Shaggy and ScoutNovember 13, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    It's getting so not even a cat can get a good nap in anymore.

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  20. Shaggy and ScoutNovember 13, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    Thanks for coming over to comment on our blog Tom & Julie.
    By coincidence mom read your book on her kindle on the drive there & back.
    She hasn't been able to do much reading lately so she's only a little over 1/2 way now. She just snuggled into the back seat and is at the part where the mysterious stranger came into the sacristy when Fr. Will thought he was late for Mass.

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  21. RoySrNovember 13, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    Buddy Bear says: "Me'n da gurls 'n boys don has no patiences wif da talky lil critters. So we can unnerstanz da whap you whooped on him. Stills, you missed him? Does you hads your glasses checked latelies old Frien?"

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  22. Oui OuiNovember 13, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    Hahaha! Lots of times the mom would like to smack people who ramble on & on & on &.... Thanks for doing it for me!

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  23. MaryMatthewsNovember 13, 2011 at 9:17 PM

    Tom, 'pawsed for a moment" is so clever. LOL I know you're devoted to your vocation but I think you could have any pretty girl kitty at MEOW.

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  24. CathyjoNovember 14, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    You are just so kind,Wish you and Julie bloged more offten,Love your blog.Thanks for all you do do.

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  25. Avalon's Garden and Mewsings of Garden Cottage CatsNovember 14, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    MOL.... ^..^ Dey sure do alotta buzzin about..... you must have da patientz of a Saint....
    you know what woulda happened to him here ???..... da mom would have gotten to him before us! we not allowed fliez efer! ^..^ da mom sayz dey dirty :(

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  26. meowmeowmansNovember 15, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    We are glad he was okay, Tom. Don't tell anyone, but Moosey EATS flies once he catches them. :D

    Hugs to you and Julie!

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  27. Angel MoMo and CharlotteNovember 16, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    Heheheeeeee, even cat of the cloth gets impatient, so SS can't berate me for putting my paws on the crawlies.

    Thanks for coming by to visit.

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  28. EverycatNovember 21, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    It always astounds our apes how we cats can bring down our mighty paws on such a tiny creature like a fly, yet not damage it. Watch and learn apes!

    Gerry & Oliver

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  29. ClooneyNovember 24, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    Oh Tom, my Human says you are ADORABLE! And I thinks you have awesome patience!

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