NEW Hotel Cat-lifornia?? photos of construction added!

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09-24-2009, 08:02 AM
RICHARD

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Originally Posted by katladyd

astrid, it popped into my head and was too good to resist. I have poor impulse control:D

And unable to keep from laughing about the catnip addiction problems I have in my home.

Shame on you.:D
09-24-2009, 12:47 PM
katladyd

I think it's time for tough love with your group. Next thing you know, they'll be holding up Pet Smarts to feed their addiction!:eek:
10-08-2009, 05:30 PM
RICHARD

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Here are a few pics of the New Hotel Cat-lifornia.

I put out the cat carrier with a blanky in it and have a bunch of frens visiting.
There is no more room in the carrier so.....

I had some old lumber and slats from a crate and a little magic?

Just need a roof, paint and occupants!:D
10-08-2009, 05:54 PM
momoffuzzyfaces

Or you could just turn it upside down, set it on the porch or somewhere solid, put a blanky in and wait. Then they would have a sun roof too! :D (maybe a mamma cat looking for a place to have her babies would move the family in)
10-08-2009, 08:02 PM
cassiesmom

Quote:

Originally Posted by katladyd

I think it's time for tough love with your group. Next thing you know, they'll be holding up Pet Smarts to feed their addiction!:eek:

And Richard, you'll have to go along because you're the one with the opposable thumbs ... Hand over the catnip and back away slowly ...
10-08-2009, 09:30 PM
RICHARD

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Originally Posted by cassiesmom

And Richard, you'll have to go along because you're the one with the opposable thumbs ... Hand over the catnip and back away slowly ...

They killed the catnip plant....It's a halfway house!:eek::D

I have a piece of carpet, an idea for a window and am thinking about the paint scheme!:D
10-08-2009, 10:47 PM
katladyd

Next thing you know, he'll be putting in a hot tub!:rolleyes:
10-09-2009, 11:30 AM
RICHARD

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Originally Posted by katladyd

Next thing you know, he'll be putting in a hot tub!:rolleyes:

LOL, what about the filter?

Do you think I am crazy enough to put one in?;)
10-09-2009, 12:23 PM
pomtzu

It appears as tho they have you wrapped around their little paws.......:D
10-09-2009, 01:00 PM
katladyd

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Originally Posted by RICHARD

LOL, what about the filter?

Do you think I am crazy enough to put one in?;)

I ain't sayin' a word!:D
10-09-2009, 02:27 PM
catmandu

Actually Richard there are a number of Cat Food Companies who have little tents as premiums , and I think they would be great forthe Hotel Cat-Lifornians to get out of the rain.:love::love:
With all your vistors you might have to get some cardboard boxes from the grocery stores and sent up a Lost Cats Housing Development!!!
:love::love::love:
10-09-2009, 06:14 PM
RICHARD

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Cardboard?

No, A big bad wolf can come by and it's all over!;)

I cut out the roof and will finish the whole thing on sunday.:D

Already have potential tenants.:rolleyes::)
10-09-2009, 06:50 PM
catmandu

You might have to build a few additions Richard, that Calico seems to have staked her claim on that prime Hotel Cat-Lifornia Property.
:cool::cool:
And with home prices in California being what they are, Your Lost Cat Friends getting quite the bargain!!!
:love::love::love:
10-09-2009, 09:08 PM
heidiv

I LOVE this thread....I can't wait to see the additions!! What amazing accomidations you provide!!! You would think they are staying at the Ritz....Love it!! Keep up the good work...Your babies are adorable how can you not fall in love???;)
10-10-2009, 08:32 PM
RICHARD

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LOL,

I came home from school and did my rounds to check on the little ones.

I walked out side and saw this.......

Now,

I have to build up!

And when I cropped the pic I saw the other cat..waiting for her turn?:D
10-10-2009, 08:35 PM
katladyd

You just may have to build a complex, complete with clubhouse. See what you started?
10-10-2009, 09:29 PM
RICHARD

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Originally Posted by katladyd

You just may have to build a complex, complete with clubhouse. See what you started?

Dude,

I already have a plan in mind and soon I will be posting a thread where people can pick the colors and other 'options'.

Today was a pretty fun day.

Here at the end of it all?The Dodgers win and I make a drink and I made a little fire outdoors and was soon entertained beyond all sense of 'Cat Ownership". There's still enough Summer in the Air to enjoy the early evening and not have to worry about a sweater.

Next door, I hear kids playing in a bounce/jumper thing that you can rent for parties. A few doors down on the other street there is a band playing.

It's in Espanol and I can't make out the words, but it's woman and a man singing and they are really good.

I turn around and there are three kittehs sitting at the outer edge of the fire's glow. No sooner than I turn my back, there's one of the cats sitting about 5 feet away from the, taking in the warmth. I covered the fire and had to spritz the area to chase the little AH away!:eek::D

Oh, just before that? I watched one of them dig a hole dead ahead of the trash can I put there, take a dump, then spend about 3 minutes trying to bury the "offense".

Everyone was fed earlier, the kittehs-who were somewhat intolerant of my effing oafishness before - now run far enough away from me to make me feel monstorous, but stop to listen to me talk to them and to laugh at my demands for an audience.

I just want to scritch them.:D

I'm tired and the last week was a kind of a downer, but dang, living with cats, in the Hotel Cat-lifornia has gotta be the best thing on the planet.:D
10-11-2009, 01:18 AM
katladyd

I think they like the company as well. Well, it's that or the food.;)
10-11-2009, 05:50 AM
Pam

I am a little late seeing this thread. :o Your family has grown considerably since the last time I checked in - instant family - sort of like the octomom. :p Aren't you the clever one with your carpentry skills! I am smiling because the top of anything (even a nicely constructed kitty condo with a cozy interior) is so appealing. Great pics and story Richard! I will stay tuned. What does Eddie think?
10-11-2009, 10:45 AM
cassiesmom

They like it, they really like it! Richard, thank you so much for taking care of the outside kittehs!
10-11-2009, 11:15 AM
RICHARD

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Originally Posted by Pam

I will stay tuned. What does Eddie think?

Hokay,

I have to confess something.
Ed loves it. When the kittehs go running late at night, Ed notices the motion detector lights going on and off. He darts to all the windows to see where they are..

I have to be careful that he does not run out the door when I come back in
from walking around outdoors, so I do a little peek inthru the window and use my feet, legs to block any attempt of escape when I open up.

Two days ago I lit a little fire and had an old fire place poker in my hand-just to move the few pieces of wood around. I wanted to get my water bottle from the kitchen.

Ed was at the door, so I opened it up and used the poker to block is progress.

What do you get when you 'poke' a white cat with a sooty fire place poker?

A laugh a minute?:eek:

I tried to wipe it off, but made it worse......he still has a splotch of black on his face.

I start to laugh every time I look at him.:o:rolleyes::D

(I didn't poke him-I used the poker as a blocker...)

CM,
You are welcome-they are burrowing their way into my :Dheart.
10-11-2009, 04:03 PM
orangemm

Aww, Richard, you big ole softy!:love::love::love::love::D
10-11-2009, 04:20 PM
momoffuzzyfaces

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Originally Posted by RICHARD

-they are burrowing their way into my :Dheart.

e-yup! first your heart then they invade your house!!! Trust me! I know!!! ;) :D
10-11-2009, 08:32 PM
katladyd

Pretty soon they will come in with their suitcases and ask, "Which room is mine and when do we eat?":D
10-14-2009, 11:21 AM
RICHARD

We've just had a little rain out here and I moved the "hotel" under cover....

Occupied all night long.....Tomorrow I will start work on the second stories.;)
10-14-2009, 12:21 PM
Pinot's Mom

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Originally Posted by katladyd

Pretty soon they will come in with their suitcases and ask, "Which room is mine and when do we eat?":D

:D I agree! :D
10-14-2009, 10:06 PM
cassiesmom

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Originally Posted by katladyd

Pretty soon they will come in with their suitcases and ask, "Which room is mine and when do we eat?":D

Maybe they will assume that every room is theirs!
10-14-2009, 10:53 PM
katladyd

Yeah, they tend to do that, don't they? I hope Richard knows what he is getting into.:D
10-15-2009, 08:31 AM
RICHARD

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Originally Posted by katladyd

Yeah, they tend to do that, don't they? I hope Richard knows what he is getting into.:D

SHUT UP!!! All of you!;)

There was a small storm that passed thru the area and I was checking on my charges all night long.

I think they were pi$$ed that I kept flipping the top up to see who was in there!

The have taken to sitting on the 'roof' and hanging out there!:D
10-15-2009, 08:33 AM
Medusa

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Originally Posted by RICHARD

SHUT UP!!! All of you!;)

There was a small storm that passed thru the area and I was checking on my charges all night long.

I think they were pi$$ed that I kept flipping the top up to see who was in there!

The have taken to sitting on the 'roof' and hanging out there!:D

That's exactly what my feral rescues would do. I had such cozy shelters for them, heating pads, blankets, etc. and where did they hang out? On top of the shelter. Until temps went below freezing, that is. Then they went inside. :p
10-15-2009, 08:38 AM
RICHARD

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Originally Posted by Medusa

That's exactly what my feral rescues would do. I had such cozy shelters for them, heating pads, blankets, etc. and where did they hang out? On top of the shelter. Until temps went below freezing, that is. Then they went inside. :p

Freezing temperatures? What is that?:eek::confused:

If I put out heating pads? All hope is lost!:D
10-15-2009, 09:24 PM
katladyd

There is no degradation that a man cannot come to, as long as the process is slow.:D
10-15-2009, 09:54 PM
RICHARD

Quote:

Originally Posted by katladyd

There is no degradation that a man cannot come to, as long as the process is slow.:D

That is why I look upon bikini waxing with such mirth. :D

Tushy, I mean touche'.

:D x 1,000.
10-16-2009, 07:05 AM
catmandu

Well thats how Scrappy 2 came to be a Beloved Companion and Ebony Tubster as well.:love::love:
And there always rom for Pouncer Roccalno to move in.
Sadly Ebonite, Ebony Beau Tubster , Orange Blossom , Charcoal , The Scratchys and Gem never got to be Found Cats , but they will always be in My Heart as Porch Angels.
Bless You Richard for giving Your Lost Cats of the Future some shelter from the stormy blast.
:love::love:
You never err when you act in the name of love.
For anyyone who says elsewise I quote John Lennon
Who in the world do you think you are to be laughing in the face of love.
May Good Karma come to You and The Edster for your kindness!
:love::love::love:
10-17-2009, 12:11 AM
katladyd

I have to admire men who are not afraid to love cats. You guys rock!!!
10-17-2009, 12:15 AM
blue

I may have to stop letting Erp be an indoor outdoor kitteh, then maybe Ill get some porch kittehs too.
10-17-2009, 12:35 PM
RICHARD

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Originally Posted by katladyd

I have to admire men who are not afraid to love cats. You guys rock!!!

We don't rock-we RULE!;):D

The second story of the "cat house" has been put together. I just have to do a few mods and get a roof for THAT area.

Pics to come.:D
10-20-2009, 03:39 PM
Pam

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Originally Posted by RICHARD

Pics to come.:D

Looking forward to them. :)
10-22-2009, 04:20 PM
RICHARD

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First,
The reason for the new Hotel Cat-lifornia.

One of the babies in grass.

The little black one catching rays on the roof!!!!!:eek:
10-22-2009, 04:24 PM
RICHARD

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The two story cat condo with rood patio sunning area.:rolleyes:

And nary a drop of blood shed in it's construction!

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