Afternoon brain fog is heavy. Really feel a quick power nap coming up soon.
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I keep seeing videos of a crazy lady snoot bopping big cats
I know they're gigantic danger cats that will kill you for fun, but I can't see them as anything except oversized stray kitty cats. They have NO BUSINESS being as cute as they are. They even do the slow blinks! And purrs!!!!!!!!!!! It's kind of fucked up that something that looks that huggable and petable is also so murderous (or at least, murder capable)
I agree, it's incredible how much of cat body language translates from small to big cat species. But it is also important to note that many of those big cats in those videos were raised from kittens, generally. They might not be able to be released, for medical or socialisation issues, and it is better for their welfare to remain looked after. So their body language and how they act is influenced by their proximity to familiar humans. Wild big cats would communicate similarly between themselves, but would not be able to be captive and happy. Enrichment can only go so far when taking an animal like that from the wild, hence why they always try to rehabilitate and release of possible.
Interesting Cat Fact: big cats (tigers, lions, etc) don't purr or meow. They growl and roar, grumble. But the cheetah does both; it is essentially a big small-cat.
I always like to imagine cats throughout history, and their owners kissing them and being annoyed with them. Like that cat that walked on that monks writings from the 15th century. It's just so wholesome and cute to think this learned fellow was writing and his cat just walked across the ink and his page. Immortalised forever. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/centuries-ago-a-cat-walked-across-this-medieval-manuscript-1766202/
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The free food market was extra quick today. I told Mr Woof I'd be out for about an hour, but they started a bit early and I drew third place in line so I was back home in 20 mins! As well as the standard mix of fruit & veg I got some sausages and halloumi, plus a loaf of fruit bread.
The zucchini slice is in the oven minus the bacon coz I cbf going to get any.
Am at the Wednesday client. The dog is practically climbing the couch waiting for the dog walker. ๐
The food cupboard was jam packed with bread this morning. I grabbed a loaf of bread, a couple of pizza bases (perfect timing, I just used the last one in the freezer) a few rolls which are great for toasties and a couple of fruit danishes. Thank you to Baker's Delight and all the people that didn't buy their stuff yesterday.
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think I'll watch Strangers on a Train tonight. been many years since I've seen it. ๐
Had a local noodle place for dinner last night. Haven't been for ages and it's no fault of the noodle place, their food is always good.
I almost wanted to say sorry to them for being away for so long, it just mentally fell off my radar as a place to go eat and then I was looking for the right opportunity to eat there when I remembered.