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    Cats and Kilts

    Well, actually the thread should be "cats and unbifurcated garments" but "cats and kilts" sounds better.

    I've noticed that when I wear jeans (which I do, and overalls, especially when I'm doing messy work in the attic where I store my leather) the cats will flee a mile as I approach. But when I wear the kilt, or a sarong (a hang-over from my days at the End of Empire), they just lie there and ignore me.

    So, I got to thinking. Is it the noise that the trouser legs make that spooks them? Or are they discerning superior beings?

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    Interesting thoughts.
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    Could be a bit of both I think.

    I've noticed that our cat will run around my legs at times now. Definitely not something it has ever done before (pre-kilt wearing days). Coupled with the fact the he is a "mommy's cat" it is a pretty big change.
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    My cat Tigger used to love laying in my lap when I was wearing a kilt. Only the wool ones, though- no the artificial ones. So I suspect cats are superior and discerning animals.
    "Two things are infinite- the universe, and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe." Albert Einstein.

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    Quote Originally Posted by An t-Ileach View Post
    So, I got to thinking. Is it the noise that the trouser legs make that spooks them? Or are they discerning superior beings?
    I've been instructed by the 2 cats that I serve to assure you that they are most definitely discerning, superior beings!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Retro Red View Post
    I've been instructed by the 2 cats that I serve to assure you that they are most definitely discerning, superior beings!

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    Mine said the exact same thing. And then wanted to be fed...

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    Quote Originally Posted by An t-Ileach View Post
    Is it the noise that the trouser legs make that spooks them? Or are they discerning superior beings?
    Perhaps the latter...(link)
    Last edited by gu3; 27th August 08 at 05:14 PM.

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    He prefers to inspect the khaki twill for approval first:

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    My two cats are dumber than rocks. I should say, My wifes two cats are dumber than rocks.

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    More power to folks who have use for felines... I have none.
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