A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....06-10-03...."Dansy's Angels...Ms. Smokie and Sylvie"

Dutchess and Billie | Gizmo

[dutchess]

A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day

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How precious we "creatures" big and small are. We bring fun, laughter and comfort to you, our human family and friends. . .. and yes . . . aggravation too! We hope you enjoy this weekly thread and also hope you will allow us the honor of featuring your special furry (or not so furry) FrPet on the Finest.

All Creatures Great and Small....
"Dansy's Angels....Ms. Smokie and Sylvie"

Happy Tuesday FR friends and FRPets. Gizmo here. Mom and Dad packed me up last night and I headed to Atlanta. Let me tell you. Coming from a small rural town to "the big city" was a real culture shock. I swear, the cab ride from the airport to Ms. Smokie and Sylvie's house about did me in.

I decided to do this interview solo as Codee will be 16 next week and I wasn't sure how she would handle the heat. FredtheCat is still "disco dancing" to Sister Sledges "We Are Family". She was so taken with the "Texas Varmints" she met at Roscoe's (son of Billie) that she's recruiting an assortment of Ohio varmints. Moles, a handful of squirrels and…can you believe…an opposum who is now named "Oppie". Ugh!

Anyway….I expected a "warm welcome" but instead found Dansy and .45Man already sound asleep…with Smokie under the bed and Sylvie wedged between them. They did leave some water, a midnight snack and a promise to be up very early so I could get this posted in time.

Like clockwork Dansy was up bright and early….set some ground rules…geesh….I can see why she is known as the "inquisitor" and left for the job she affectionately dubs "hell".

So Smokie and Sylvie….(who are eyeing me suspiciously…having been apartment bound all their lives and never having met a canine before) can you tell me how you came to be a part of this family?

(staring at each other….still not sure…clearly not jumping on their "mom's" idea that they should talk to a "dog.")

Cookie...waiting at Rainbow Bridge

Smokie: The folks moved to Atlanta in 1998 with Cookie, a 13 year old kitty who was getting "feeble". They thought some "young blood" in the house would perk Cookie up. They found me in December that year at a Humane Society promotion held at the local PetSmart.

(Suddenly Dansy bursts into the room…under the guise that she forgot her "lunch money.")

Gizmo: Yea right! Another FR sister control freak! (as we attempted to ignore her)

Smokie: I appeared to be a very docile and quiet kitty. Boy were they wrong! The first time I opened my mouth up shortly after I got home, they found out that I have a healthy set of lungs! My "Meow" belies my size (a petite 8 pounds). I come from a lineage of Siamese with attitudes!

Gizmo: (thinking…ahem…this is almost déjà vu from the FreetheHostages interview….what is it with these Freeperbabes….can't they let their "pets" speak for themselves!)

Okay Dansy…I hear you have a VERY demanding job…so just get your "two cents" in and then…PLEASE let me do my job!

Dansy: (not the least bit intimidated…or even "getting the hint" )Smokie and Cookie bonded over the three years that they were together. Cookie had to be confined to the laundry room off of the kitchen because she had a hard time finding her food and litter box. Smokie, ever the agile kitty, would visit by hopping over the child gate that kept Cookie from wandering around. Sometimes I would catch them touching noses through the mesh.

Giz: (looking at the clock) Ahem…dans…aren't you going to be late for work…

(dansy looks at her watch…gives the kids a huge hug and heads out the door…)

Smokie: Cookie passed away in January 2002. After 16 years, it was such a great loss for all of us. I was so saddened by the loss of a friend and sister. .Dad suggested finding me a companion, but mom wasn't sure she was ready to "replace" Cookie. She said "How can one replace a family member?"

Gizmo: So what happened?

Sylvie: ME!!!! Last February Mom and Dad were out shopping and decided to stop at another Humane Society/Pet Smart adoption day and ogle at "us orphans". I was about 5 months at the time, with cool black and white markings, and.... I guess I closely resembled "Ralph", another dearly departed kitty who passed on in May, 1998. I remember mom kept staring, instantly mesmerized by my perfect "tuxedo" markings. As she came closer to my cage I looked at her with my best "I need you" soulful green eyes - She was hopelessly hooked and I was immediately "adopted".

Gizmo: So Smokie…what did you think?

(at this moment .45man stopped in….nice guy…one of us…I REALLY liked him….he rubbed my belly…gave me a treat….showed me his "shooter" and filled me in as Smokie and Sylvia took a little "kitty food and litter break")

.45man: There was a lot of growling and hissing in the beginning and some serious rough-housing. Eventually, the rough-housing turned into good-natured play. Sylvie sometimes forgets that she has an unfair advantage, she still has her claws while Smokie does not. We occasionally hear growling and spitting from Ms. Smokie, but we don't think she'd trade in her feisty little sister for anything.

Gizmo: Thanks .45 Hope you can keep that woman of yours in check. God knows dad and I try with MOM!

Gizmo (to Smokie and Sylvia): Okay…a few more questions. Where do you "hang in the apartment?

Sylvie: My favorite spot is either perched on the toilet tank or in the bedroom window. Smokie prefers to be curled up on Dad's computer chair or on his spot on the couch.

Gizmo: Anything special you want to tell me about each other. Like what do you do all day?

Smokie: Well…sleep and eat! That is what cats are supposed to do! Also, Sylvie hunts pens from "dad's" desk and hides them under the coffee table. When he begins to run low on pens, he just moves the coffee table and...voila!

Gizmo: What about you're politics, given your "moms" leanings?

Smokie: I'm definitely a conservative…...Sylvie tends to be a libertarian - no rules! LOL!

Gizmo: So tell me the real scoop on you're parents. They are obviously IN LOVE…with a capital L….are big time gun toting second amendment types….what are they really like?

Sylvie: THEY are really boring people and so lovey-dovey it's sickening - LOL! But, we can feel the excitement when DAD is FReeping from his computer, mom at her laptop and something "BIG" is happening on FR! The whole place lights up!!!!!

Gizmo: Regarding guns…we know your folks are big into that…opinions?

Smokie: I have an aversion to guns, but Sylvie is more daring. She likes "Mom's" new Walther P88 and hops up on the bed when Mom is putting it inside her concealed carry handbag for the weekend.

Sylvie: Well…I'm just trying to take care of my older sister and family. Guns don't shoot people, people shoot people!

Gizmo: A good way to look at it…hey gals…am heading out before rush hour traffic AND BEFORE your mom comes home….MY MOM warned me that I might be subject to a great inquisitive interview if your mom "corners" me! It's been great meeting you. For cats you two are pretty cool!...SEE YOU!

Gizmo: Well that's it folks….Just caught my flight, mom had the good sense to pack my "wooby". and a cute little stewardess has offered me her lap… LIFE IS GOOD!

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[iceskater]

Thanks. Work is a little hectic since it's the end of our fiscal year, and well, dollars are my life. LOL. I do try to make it a point to stop in on the pet threads - they are such fun. I usually read JohnHuang's essays even tho I don't usually comment. By the time he's finished, there's not much more I could add - he usually says it all!

Have a great day. We have a day of sunshine and warm temps here so I'm happy. The constant rain and clouds are starting to get to me.

[.45MAN]

Thanks for the Cake.... Great post dutchess, you has a couple of posers there too....

[dansangel]

I understand totally. There are days I don't get on at all because of w-o-r-k (ugh!).

I know what you mean about JH2 - He really does say it all! There is never a whole lot that I can add, either!

Enjoy the sun - we had about two weeks straight of rain here in the Peach State and after a while it started getting to me too. I guess that's a wake-up call to appreciate the nice sunny days!

Enjoy! :-)

[Billie]

Have I Told You Lately......

that I love these threads, Sistah! You are SO GOOD at this - that Giz has such a personality - who could refuse an interview with him? :)

Dansy, I loved reading about your sweet kitties - all of them. You and Dutchess are both in your element doing these types of threads (the interview styles), and only those who have been on the other end of your 'probes and questions' really know how much of this is your own creativity in playing with the words provided by the profilee/interviewee!

Thank you both for providing our readers with your fun and entertaining styles. Have I told you lately.......

     

[dansangel]

Smokie sounds so nice. Seems, like me, you have cats with alter egos -- it makes for a good match.

Sometimes the fur literally flies - but, for the most part, they get along - definitely opposite ends of the spectrum!

[MeekOneGOP]

hehe ! I chuckle every time I see that funny fella too !

[Billie]

Good morning - everythings always 'right' when we see that little red plane in the number one post. :)

[dansangel]

(((((((Billie)))))))))

You Rock! :-)

[martin_fierro]

D'OH!

I meant for that greeting in #31 to be to EVERYONE!

The well-dressed pup is NEVER without a Woobie. <|:)~

[Pippin]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

[Billie]

Happy Birthday, AngelsDan!!!!

[Billie]

Good morning, Gail. That biscuit and gravy always looks sooooooo good!

[Dubya]

My new pet Mr. Gator.

[Billie]

Morning, Miss Maggie Malone. I've read ahead, so addressing this to several of your early posts this morning. You've posted the cutest li'l poochies and kitties! They are just adorable!

[Pippin]

Howdy, Dubya!

Like your new "pet".

[Pippin]

Billie!

I have another one of Pippin,s thoughts to send to Lori!

Since she's back from her walk-about in the outback, LOL!

[Billie]

Good morning, Meekie. :)

[Billie]

Good morning, RJayneJ - I hope you enjoyed our thread today. :)

[Aeronaut]

Good morning Billie. I got lucky this morning!

[The Thin Man]

Good morning dutchess and dansy, and happy birthday .45MAN!

Also, hello to my favorite interviewer......Gizmo! Your questions are always tough but fair. Maybe our hostesses can learn a few things from you. :-)

Hope Sylvie doesn't get into too much trouble for revealing that her "parents" are "boring."  Too be called boring by cats who just "sleep and eat" must be especially embarrassing. :-)