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Conference misery::feline_v1

Title:Meower Power is Valuing Differences
Notice:FELINE_V1 is moving 1/11/94 5pm PST to MISERY
Moderator:MISERY::VANZUYLEN_RO
Created:Sun Feb 09 1986
Last Modified:Tue Jan 11 1994
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:5089
Total number of notes:60366

3620.0. "Mark Twain and Cats....." by MCIS5::MCDONOUGH () Mon May 21 1990 21:40

    
      If this is "redundant" information, Moderator can delete it...but I
    scanned MOST of this conference and couldn't find anything on it...
    
    
      Mark Twain...A.K.A. Samuel Clemens, was a TRUE cat lover. He had a
    saying that I'm most likely going to "destroy", but the IDEA is
    correct..  Mark Twain said:
      
       "Cats and Man should be cross-bred....However, it would vastly
    improve Man, but would be EXTREMELY degrading to the cat.."
    
      
       Mark Twain used to travel a lot...to find solitude in later years to
    do his writing, and when younger, simply to see the world. He used to
    spend prolonged periods of time at various locations, but when he
    stayed someplace, he felt that the house was NOT a home unless he lived
    with cats. So...he'd purchase kittens wherever he stayed, and keep them
    with him as companions. Transportation not being what it is today, he
    was unable to take his kittens home with him, so he would PAY someone
    who liked cats to care for his friends FOR LIFE after he left the
    particular place he was staying at...and he would PERIODICALLY check to
    see how they were being cared for...
    
    
    
       Any other Mark Twain/Feline anecdotes that anyone else has heard
    of??
    
    
      John McD
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3620.1YANKEE Magazine CSC32::K_KINNEYMon May 21 1990 22:246
    
    
    	There was a nice writeup in Yankee magazine last month
    	about this. Check it out.
    						kim  *8^)
    
3620.2CRUISE::NDCPutiput Scottish Folds - DTN: 297-2313Tue May 22 1990 11:549
    I believe the quote goes more like -
     
    "If cats and man were crossed it would vastly improve man but
    degrade the cat."
    
    A man after my own heart!!!  I studied German when I was in
    Jr & Sr High school and once got to read a hysterical essay Twain
    had written called: "That awful German language."
      Nancy DC
3620.3Pookie & Mark TwainELMAGO::RSTOLLIf it ain't one thing, it's anotherTue May 22 1990 14:046
    In June's issue of Cat Fancy, they have a comic with "Pookie" regarding
    the same Mark Twain saying.  In the first frame, it shows Pookie
    reading the quote and the second frame, she has her head turned
    and she's smiling.  Anyone else see it?
    
    Robyn
3620.4Me me me!XNOGOV::LISATue May 22 1990 14:206
    Hey - whats this about Pookie in Cat Fancy???? Anyone out there want to
    send me a photo copy???????
    
    Lisa plus Pookie!
    
    
3620.5No Problem, Just Tell Me How.ELMAGO::RSTOLLIf it ain't one thing, it's anotherTue May 22 1990 15:056
    Lisa, I'd be glad to.  I think it's Pookie, I'll check tonight and
    bring it in tomorrow.  I'm a temp, and don't deal with the mail
    at all (except electronically ofcouse) so tell me a way to do it,
    address, etc.  (do you guys have inter-office envelopes?)
    
    Robyn, Rocky & Smokey (yeah, we like the pictures in Cat Fancy)
3620.6:-)XNOGOV::LISATue May 22 1990 15:3312
    Just put the photo copy in an internal mail envelope (the ones with
    the string ;-) and send it to .....
    
    Lisa Allgood
    REO2 FM/9, READING, UK.
    
    Thanks!!! I can't wait!!!!!!!!!
    
    
    Lisa plus Pookie.
    
    
3620.7Before HRH contacts AJP, Esq about a defamation suit...VAXWRK::SKALTSISDebTue May 22 1990 15:523
    I think that it is Ah Poo (the Siamese)

    Deb
3620.8FSHQA1::HLEINONENTue May 22 1990 16:277
    
    	BTW I think that Mark Twain "rented" the kittens when
    	he vacationed or travelled. That way they already had a 
    	loving home to return to when he left the area. 
    
    	Just my $.02
    
3620.9Oh Damn!!ELMAGO::RSTOLLIf it ain't one thing, it's anotherTue May 22 1990 16:336
    Lisa, ya know Deb is right....I think it is Ah Poo.  I knew it was
    something with a "P" in it.  I am so sorry.  Do you still want the
    photocopy??
    
    Dummy Robyn
    
3620.10one ringy-dingy..AIMHI::MCCURDYTue May 22 1990 16:576
     I did see that... but  I can assure you all that HRH probably
    agrees with the statement.. Deb,How is AJP?.. rumor around
    around my house,., is that HRH has convinced him to install
    his own private telephone line at  his residence, as well as in
    the "law office"..
    Kate
3620.11XNOGOV::LISAWed May 23 1990 08:378
    Oh shame! Never mind, yes I'd like a copy anyway!
    
    Thanks!
    
    
    Lisa plus the not so famous Pookie!
    
    
3620.12Ah, come on!ELMAGO::RSTOLLIf it ain't one thing, it's anotherWed May 23 1990 13:195
    Lisa, you make me feel bad for being a air-head.  How about if I
    send you the whole issue. I have read it and if I need any info
    from it, I can just ask you.
    
    Robyn, Rocky (Mom, you blew it!) & Smokey (yeah!)
3620.13Don't beat yourself up!XNOGOV::LISAWed May 23 1990 14:3611
    Hey, don't worry - we all suffer from mental aberrations now and
    again ;-)
    
    A copy of the caroon is just fine, I don't want to deprive you of
    the whole of your magazine!! Uggh! Just read this back - I meant
    carToon!
    
    
    Lisa plus Pookie who may not be famous but is *GREAT* anyway!
    
    
3620.14OK Lisa, It's On The Way ;-)ELMAGO::RSTOLLIf it ain't one thing, it's anotherWed May 23 1990 15:241
    
3620.15Point-to-point connections eliminate the need to dialVAXWRK::SKALTSISDebWed May 23 1990 17:0615
    re: .10
    
    Actually, it is a point-to-point connection; should HRH pick it up, it
    will ring at Stately Pussycat Manner (something like the hotline
    connection between The police comm of Gotham City and Batman, and the
    similar connection between the White House and the Kremlin). AJP, Esq is
    doing fine, thank you. I was on vactation last week and walked into the
    kitchen without feeding him almost 100 times so he is currently working
    on suing me for willful neglect and cruelty. By the way; Pookie didn't
    "convince him" to have it installed. She had it installed as a surprize
    gift for him (I'm sure you will be getting the bill any day now).
    
    Deb
    
    
3620.16the catphone.. sir..AIMHI::MCCURDYWed May 23 1990 18:123
    re::15.. Ah Yes.. HRH  does  so enjoy "giving presents".. I can just
    see that now..!!!! my best to AJP..
    Kate
3620.17HRH has wonderful taste in fine china !!TOPDOC::TRACHMANEmacX Exotics * 264-8298Wed May 23 1990 19:1814
    
    re: 16
    
    You should thank HRH for Lil's dainty gift.   Lily was really
    thrilled with it and asked to use it last night.  I told her
    it was for show and not for every day use.  She was NOT pleased
    with that reply.  I told her that HRH was much more a lady than
    she, and Lil really couldn't understand why I felt that way.
    Those that know Lil will understand - I just got her black 
    motorcycle jacket back from the cleaner - she spilled mustard
    on the front when she was chowing those hot dogs at the ball game !
    She ain't no lady - she's Tiger Lily !!
    
    E.
3620.18WHOOPS..AIMHI::MCCURDYThu May 24 1990 16:1540
     E.T,  Thank  you for "tea" on Sunday.. I am glad that Lil
    liked her "tea cup"..  speaking of tea, Last nite I was having 
    nice cup of tea, along with some Pepperidge Farm cookies..
    HRH was " lounging  on the chair with me , Happy
    was on the sofa, Preschie was siiting on my shoulder..
    As all,of you know pepperirdge cookies usually have 4
    cokies in a "cupcake type holder.." I had taken one 
    of the "holder out of bag with 4 cookies in it, 
    I had just finished the last of them, when Preschie
    spotted the empty holder.. she jumped on.. went over
    to Happy.. they "conversed" for abit.. then they both returned
    \to the chair.. HRH was  sound asleep.. well the next thing I know
    both of them grabbed the "holder" and were tugging on it.. HRH
    awoke went over to break up the "BRAWL.. when the holder "capsized.."
    and we had 3 very surprised furfaces..  the cookies I were eating had
    powdered suggar on them, and YUP , there was some residue in the cup..
    and  the 3 of them very covered.. "powdered sugar  all over those
    little faces.. Preshie and Happy "licked it off". HRH was OUTRAGED..
     she was so "upset.. she was hyperventilating.. so Mummy
    picked  her up.. and we wne to get cleaned .. of  course by this time,,
    the other two has finished liccking themselves off,, they decided
    to "aid" HRH in getting cleaned up,, WELL.. HRH felt
    that was "unecessary", QUITE UNNECESSARY,, thank you..
    Pookie was furious.. she jumped in the bathtub.. and of course
    they jumped in after her,,  I picked up
    Happy and Preschie and suggested that they go play for awhile,
    while I calmed Pookie down..  while continued to wash her face
    and paws.. the next thing I know.. she is out of the tub..
    and she was "attempting to drag her "portable bath tub out of
    the linen closet. so Mummy gave her a   bubble bath at 10 pm..
    , but she was still "glaring" that Preschie and Happy..
    whne I went to bed. I was still laughing this morning..!!!
    She was furious, but I must admit , dshe looked so funny
    with powdered sugar all over her face and paws,, and Preschie
    and Happy,, thought .,.. GEE Mom.. great stuff!!!.. now where is
    the rest of that "human treat".. yummy.. Happy was soo
    funny.. she was so laidback about  the whole thing, and
    so was  Preschie.. .kinda like OH well.., but I do suspect
    that Happy might have been  "laughing under her ruff at HRH..
    Kate..
3620.19Time to try out the CATPHONE...FENNEL::SPINGLERThu May 24 1990 20:229
    
    Somehow I can easily picture Happy and Prechie with faces full of
    powdered sugar, but HRH?  That image takes some congering!!!  :-)
    
    Argus...Oh Argus, have you a Lawsuit handy!
        
    Feline Sweet!
    
    Sue, Who won't tell Panther or Spot about HRH's little adventure!
3620.20THANKS!XNOGOV::LISAOnly 11 days to go ...Fri Jun 01 1990 14:3512
    Robyn,
    
    I just got the photocopy! *THANKS!* Could you (or anybody) post
    the details of the magazine. I'd like to try and order it over
    here! Should be possible, I hope!
    
    
    Thanks again ( Ilove getting post! )
    
    
    Lisa plus the nearly famous Pookie!
    
3620.21Lisa, How About This??ELMAGO::RSTOLLIf it ain't one thing, it's anotherFri Jun 01 1990 19:058
    Why don't I just send you one of the ordering forms from the magazine
    itself.  I'll put it in one of those inter-office envelopes with
    the string......hmmm, can I have your address again??  Meanwhile,
    I'll look in the magazine to see if they have any problem shipping
    to the UK.  Hope not, it's a great magazine and between Cat Fancy
    and this file, I have gotten alot of info on illness, etc.
    
    Robyn, Rocky and Smokey (Hi Pookie  ;-)  )
3620.22Yes - Yes - YES!XNOGOV::LISACan't wait for Sunday!Mon Jun 04 1990 13:3012
    Robyn,
    
    Thanks - that sounds like a good idea! My mail stop is
    Lisa Allgood REO2 FM/9.
    
    I showed the photo copy to Rob, my fiance, and he wants to see more
    too!
    
    Keeping my eyes on the mail...
    
    Lisa plus Pookie.
    
3620.23It's on the way.....!!!ELMAGO::RSTOLLIf it ain't one thing, it's anotherMon Jun 04 1990 14:3215
    Lisa,
    
    Putting it in the mail today.  I'm looking at the order form now
    and the prices are 24 issues for $36.00 and 12 issues for $21.97
    but below in (ofcourse) small print reads "Canada add $4.00 per
    year postage; Other Countries add $8.00 per year. International
    Money Order please".  
    
    Anyway, it's on the way.  It really is a great magazine  ;-)
    
    BTW, what happens Sunday??????
    
    Robyn, Rocky, & Smokey

    
3620.24Me Too, Please...SCCAT::STEINBECKBelieving Is Seeing-Not The ReverseMon Jun 04 1990 17:0913
    Robyn,
    	Would you send me a order form for Cat Fancy when you get one,
    if it wouldn't be too much trouble.  I've seen the magazine at the
    vets but I never thought to order one for myself and after reading
    this note, it seems like a good idea.  If you don't have one right
    now (since I know you are sending one to Lisa), I wouldn't mind
    waiting until your next issue arrives.
    
    My mail stop is:
    	Nancy Steinbeck WR032-2/T7
    
    Thanks in advance
    Nancy
3620.25On it's way!!!ELMAGO::RSTOLLIf it ain't one thing, it's anotherMon Jun 04 1990 17:168
    Nancy,
    
    No problem, I have *thousands* of issues.  I can just take one out
    of last month's issue and I'll send it along tomorrow.
    
    Your Friendly Cat Fancy Pusher,
    Robyn
    
3620.26Thank you, thank you!SCCAT::STEINBECKBelieving Is Seeing-Not The ReverseMon Jun 04 1990 17:406
    Robyn,
    	I know I said "thanks in advance" but I couldn't resist saying
    it again.  This is SO nice of you.  Tiger and I are looking forward
    to it and I know we will love it.
    
    Nancy
3620.27 ... only 5 days ;-)XNOGOV::LISACan't wait for Sunday!Tue Jun 05 1990 08:3514
    Robyn,
    
    Thanks from me too! Can't wait - love getting post!!
    
    The reason that I can't wait for Sunday is because ......
    
    I'm picking up Pookies new friend!!!! :-) :-) :-) :-)
    
    HOORAY!!!!!!
    
    More details plus an intro when he is safely home with me :-)
    
    Lisa plus Pookie ( soon to be indoor only with friend! )
    
3620.28Nancy & Lisa-watch for mailELMAGO::RSTOLLIf it ain't one thing, it's anotherTue Jun 05 1990 14:289
    Well Nancy,
    
    The cat is in the mail (fancy) that is.  Seriously, let me know
    if you receive it OK.  And Lisa, you too.  Looking forward to Pookie's
    new friend intro. It's so much fun having two of them.  Wish I could
    have more...
    
    Robyn, Rocky (enough is enough) and Smokey
    
3620.29CatfancySCCAT::STEINBECKBelieving Is Seeing-NotTheReverseTue Jun 12 1990 22:565
    Hi Robyn,
    	I just received the order form for Catfancy you sent me.
    Just wanted to let you know.  Thanks so much!
    
    Nancy