Wednesday, July 2, 2008

Plotting Pettibones

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OK Alvie, when the door opens, run over there and distract her by rolling over on your back. Start purring and making air biscuits. That gets 'em every time.

Now Virgil, wait a couple of seconds, go sit on the rug and start making noises like you're going to throw up. If you can't do that, make it look like you're going to go pee. Either will do. When she runs over to you, I will make a dash for the kitchen. I know there's tuna in there. I could smell it this morning. I promise I'll eat enough for all three of us. Ready,, now here she comes...

32 comments:

  1. Thanks for the morning giggle! Go get 'em, babies!!

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  2. In the first photo, the two buff boys, Alvie and Carmine, are commiserating while Virgil sits beside them looking a bit aloof. Next, Alvie and Carmine are still thinking things through but Virgil, blue eyes wide in shock, cannot believe they are suggesting that he pretend to pee outside the lines. Not now. Not ever. Not even for tuna.... especially since there's no tuna in this plan for him or for Alvie. Nice try, Carmine!

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  3. Go get 'em Pettibones! More tuna for all!

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  4. These kittens REALLY make me wish my husband wasn't allergic to kitties! They are the most perfect little boys!

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  5. I'm getting a senst that these boys will have to be adopted as a team.

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  6. That's it you Pettibones, you keep Laurie on her toes!

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  7. aaahhhhh soooo cute... go get the tuna little kitties...chase Laurie till she give you some..
    My cat Adventure goes crazy for tuna..he even lick the hole in the sink!!! -- Jeanne

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  8. At our house, the juice from the tuna can is the kitty treat called "Tuna Colada". Perhaps that's what Charlene is high on in the other picture?

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  9. Haha anna boleyn... Tuna Colada! LOL!

    I love the conniving look on Virgil's face in the first one... he's getting into the idea and seeing it happen. And then in the second one you see the moment that he realizes Carmine will be the only one to get to eat the tune. No way, José, Carmine!

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  10. Virgil's expression is like -
    WAITAMINUTE!! Just wait...You mean to tell me that WE don't get ANY tuna?

    What kind of a brother **are** you????!!!!!????

    And sweet Carmine, just listening & mew-sing along like .... yeaahhhh .....biscuits are like, fun and stuff!

    Virgil - you will have to work harder, your brothers are on to you!

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  11. Alvie looks like he's considering it but I think Virgil is shocked that there's no tuna in it for him.

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  12. Hmm. I think we're all going to have to help keep an eye on the scheming Carmine... especially Charlene! Have they met yet, Laurie?

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  13. Oh, I don't know.

    I think (by Virgil's expression) that he is attempting some sort of psychic mind control. Don't look directly in his eyes! Don't do it!

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  14. HA! You go, boys! That's hilarious. :D

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  15. It looks like the Pettibone boys are filling in the shoes of sweet Mr. Lovell Pickett! You've got your hands full, Laurie!

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  16. Somebody must have left a copy of "The Dangerous Book for Boys" around, because Carmine looks like he's up to something. Poor Virgil, he's so sweet he can't imagine such a naughty plan!

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  17. I think Carmine is going to be a real instigator...
    and Alvie and Virgil are just realizing the grand scope of his mischief!

    Charlene, you may want to check out the bourbon supply - make sure there's enough for both you and Laurie (and no, you can't give any to the kitten-boys to slow them down!)

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  18. One of the best parts of these two photos is that you can really see the difference in their eyes. The buff boys have a muddy blue around the outside of their eyes but closer to their pupils it's turning into a buffier more tan color. Virgil, though, his eyes are truly baby blue!

    Is it just me, or does Carmine look a bit larger than his two brothers? Has he pulled this tuna caper before?

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  19. You're going to have your hands full Laurie :)

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  20. Oh, yeah. These boys are Trouble. Itty bitty, precious, furry purry Trouble. This is gonna be fun.

    And dogmom, about being allergic to kitties - that's what allergy shots were invented for. My husband and I are both allergic and have asthma, but with proper meds, we live very well with our three cats.

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  21. Can't. Stop. Laughing.

    OMG - they are soooo cute!

    Must have Pettibone boys!

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  22. OMW!!!! Look at that little knowing grin on Virgil's face, too cute! He definitely looks like he's up to something with Alvie and Carmine!

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  23. PS - Laurie, what does "making air biscuits" mean? Our whole family can't figure out that one.

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  24. anna,,, we ( and i don't think we're alone her) call it "making biscuits" when cats "knead" you with their paws. air biscuits are when they just stretch, and retract their claws in air as if they we're kneading something imaginary.

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  25. ahh I see- in our house it's called lovey (although I think I like the IBKC's name better).

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  26. Speaking of air biscuits, we had a marvelous kitten at the shelter who was notorious for kneading anything he could get his little paws on (even the air). So I named him Baker! When he was adopted, his new family kept the name because it fit him so well.

    Go, kittens, go!!

    And big big YAYs for Abby Girl who is on her way to kitty rescue, after spending over a month at the shelter. I adore that girl, all 18 pounds of her. She deserves the bestest forever home. (Many thanks to Val & Venus for helping with her rescue, you two are amazing!)

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  27. Oh the eyes on those Pettibones...
    They are all so beautiful!

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  28. Ooooh you naughty sweeties!!! Snorgles and scritchies to all the darlin boys!

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  29. I love Virgil's sneaky look in the top pic... :D

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  30. I think that Virgil is one of the most adorable little guys! His sweet little face reminds me of my Newmie. *cuddles for Virgie*

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