In the garden, looking for birds.
Dear Old Woman,
I couldn’t help but overhear the woman from number 42 suggesting you put a bell on me so that the birds can hear me coming.
Tell her to
mind her own beeswax, the interfering old biddy. I will not be wearing a bell.
What does she think I am? A church tower?
Toffee
Dear Toffee,
Don’t worry, we
won’t be putting a bell on you. There is no need these days. You are no longer
as sprightly as you were and I don’t think any birds are in danger – not unless
they inadvertently fly into your mouth. Ha, ha, ha!
The Old Woman
Fly into my mouth? Is she trying to be funny? If so, she’s not succeeding.
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At least they didn't mention a cowbell, Toffee!
ReplyDeleteI suppose I must thankful for small mercies!
DeleteMy hubby had an indoor/outdoor cat when I met him and I got her a bell so the chipmunks would have a chance. XO
ReplyDeleteNo chipmunks in Britain, thank goodness!
DeleteWe have read that it doesn't help because the birds don't associate the sound of a bell with danger - until its too late
ReplyDeleteBirds, huh, stoopid flappy things!
DeleteHow rude. Humans should go around with bells around their necks ... deer season would be very different.
ReplyDeleteBells on humans - what a good idea! It would be good to be warned when they are in the vicinity just in case you are doing something you shouldn't!
DeleteThat was very rude of The Old Woman, and of the neighbour to suggest it!
ReplyDeleteEXACTLY! I am a superior cat with no necessity for bells. Humph.
DeleteSometimes a bell is a good idea. Our close blogging friend is blind and she needs to hear where her kitties are.
ReplyDeleteThe only exception to the rule!
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