We adopted Max to be a companion to our Siamese, Lily. At first she was ambivalent about him, but she too, eventually gave in to his cuteness. Now they chase each other around the apartment, and snuggle the winter days away together.
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Good morning everyone!
Kitten snatching is becoming an epidemic here OK Cheri but remember spotted tummy aka Max goes home today
OMG! Max looks so much like my Wally. Alas now he is a 17 lbs baby elephant masquerading as a cat. I hope Max is as much a love bug as my Wally. Oh, and when Cheri returns him would you kiss one or more of those spots for me, they are great kissy spots
Oh MaaaAAaaaaax! You are sooo cute! (I just wanted to grab your kitteh attention). Also, you look so sleepy! Snoozing on a nice comforter sounds deeelish!
Max can pose like that in front of my cammera at any time he wishes
On a more serious note over the last few days I have nott=iced that this site seems to have been taken over by the annual general meeting of the WA, I have had to wade through endless recipes and irrelevent chit chat better suited to less item dedicated blog sites, so depriving people like myself the enjoyment of what is called “The Daily Kitten”
Kitten master please note that further degregation of this site will lose not only myself abandoning the site, but many others with similar veiws, but are unable to put their point into words.
Thank you for your patience, and for you time in reading this complaint
I’m sorry, Catman, but I’m happy with the way the conversations are developing. This site is a place where people who like kittens can discuss whatever they feel like discussing - and this really shouldn’t affect your enjoyment of the pictures. If it does, we’ll all be sorry to lose you.
Thank you Kittenmaster because I was just saying this morning what a great bunch of people I have had the luck in finding…….I don’t have a lot of time for friends as I am running a compnay, and busy with a bunch of loving furbabies, but I look forward to hearing from Dee, and Evangaline and Sue and made a great friend of Cathi NC ect ect………I does not make a sight worse to chat about things that we care about and enjoy each others humor……………..As for Catman……….Our so called Chatter is important to us, i am incited to almost tears that you would come in and act as if your and only your opinion is important…….the way you presented your thoughts was almost hostile and I personally think you owe these very Nice Ladies, girls and the occasional prized male cat lovers a apology. Womens institute? was that meant as an insult because Im insulted……
I’m really sorry that Catman feels the way he does about the direction of this site. I appreciate his right to make his observation.
My feelings are so very different. When we get together on TDK it is because of our mutual love of kittens. But, we are also here to get to know one another and share our thoughts and other interests. We are trying to get to know each other. Sometimes that leads to subjects not related to kittens.
I for one have found this site to be an important part of my day. I am 62 and live alone with 15 cats. Four years ago I was disabled due to being rear-ended by a careless driver just 4 months after moving to a new state. I never had time to become established here, so now I am mostly isolated. I lost everything that I worked for all my life, including my career. TDK has given me an outlet and I feel much better just knowing that there are wonderful, caring people out there who have many interests, including cooking.
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Comment by Brandi Lee Baltimore
2007-02-18 16:51:54
Hi Elene,
Just to let you know, I live right outside of Baltimore, not far from you, if you ever need anything, or company let me know : ) ……….who cleans your boxes? with 15 thats alot of work……………I know I have 20 something LOL
Comment by Teresa in LO
2007-02-18 18:13:33
Bless you Brandi Lee. Your caring attitude is why we come here (besides the adorable kit photos).
Comment by Elene in York, PA
2007-02-18 18:22:56
Brandi Lee, thank you for caring. I moved to York from the Towson area. I worked at Ethan Allen on Loch Raven Blvd. until the accident.
I do get around enough to clean after all these kits. I know God sent them to me to make sure I got out of bed each day. I can do most things in moderation. I am slowly learning how to ignore the pain so I can function better.
Comment by Bumblebee in Pa
2007-02-18 18:38:30
Brandi Lee,
You are so sweet! I wish I lived closer to help or just visit.
Comment by Tiger in CA
2007-02-18 18:42:32
As a nursing student, I caution you about “ignoring” the pain. I hope that you and your dr. have explored all options to control your pain and it’s just a matter of time before your body heals. Our bodies are miraculous and pain is their way of telling us something is wrong or going on. While I’m sure that the last thing you want is to see another doctor but pain should be taken seriously. Pain is what but my hubby back in the hospital after his surgery. His dr. didn’t properly suction the irrigating fluid and he had a huge mass of fluid and gas that could have been ‘ignored.’ I’ll get off my soap-box now. Prayers to you for your spirtitual and physical recovery. I hope that your kits are a constant source of comfort. I love how you see them as blessings…
Comment by Tiga and gangs mom, fromNJ
2007-02-18 21:29:24
Tiger, is your husband back in the hospital now? I pray he’s home soon.
Comment by Bumblebee in Pa
2007-02-18 18:37:14
Hello Elene,
I’m sorry to hear about that bad accident, and your life being changed so much. I know the kitties appreciate all your love and care for them. They are very fortunate. Awwwww. Bless you sweetie! (hugs)
Comment by Cath
2007-02-18 20:07:31
yep, I really hope that if aliens ever come to earth they read TDK as the very first web site and base their views of the human race on all the people here.
Comment by CatRancher from Iowa
2007-02-18 20:11:12
Elene — you are a very brave and determined woman — and my heart goes out to you for what you have endured and for what you have lost. I can’t possibly know the suffering you have endured, I only hope that I can share in some of your triumphs and joys here at TDK, albeit from a distance. May God heal you and keep you safe! HUGS (gently) to you and chin-skritches to your kitties!
Comment by evangeline in montreal
2007-02-18 20:27:27
Hi Elene I too want to say I am so sory for all you have been thru. It is wonderful that you have your kits and this site but unhappily we are too far away to be anything but moral support. I don’t like to hear that you are isolated.
There must be a way to reach out in your community. I know there are many caring people in this world. We just have to be lucky enough to find them
God Bless You.
Comment by Marsha,Bitty and Bud from Fl
2007-02-18 22:02:19
Hi Elene, I’m so sorry for what you’ve been through. I wish I lived closer so I could visit and maybe help.You’re a sweetheart to provide a home for all those kitties.Hugs to you.
Thank you Kittenmaster. We are a community of people who care about cats, and each other. This is one of the nicest sites on the web. Catman ought to start his own site, ‘misanthropists who like cat pictures’. everyone there could agree with him to only like the cats, not the people.
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Comment by Instinct
2007-02-18 21:16:50
And he could rule it with an iron fist too.
Anyone who speaks of anything except the kitten WILL… BE… BANNED!!
Thank you, Kittenmaster. I initially came to this site at the suggestion of a male co-worker who shares my interest (love) of cats. First a lurker and then a poster, I am thrilled to see the group grow from its 30 or posters to now topping 300! Wow! It’s harder for me now to keep up with all the conversations (since I am “working” hee-hee), but the growth and frienships and sharing are a joy to behold. The TDK has evolved into one of the kindest, funniest, and informative sites I have ever visited (and cutest, too). We’ve overcome trolls and some flaming with good humor, patience and perserverence. What a wonderful group of people — oldies and newbies– from such a cross-section of humanity that all share a love for kitties and generous hearts. LONG LIVE THE TDK! To me it represents the “good” and “humane” on the internet today. We’re gonna start a revolution…. *catrancher stands up and gives a air-high-five to Kittenmaster and TDKers, sits down, looks around, and eagerly begins work on a manifesto…”
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Comment by caroline
2007-02-18 19:29:39
I discovered TDK about two years ago.. There were maybe two or three comments a day at the most…It has since grown into a global kitten loving community. For many of us it’s a nice repreive from the crazy world!
Comment by Susan in Kennesaw, GA
2007-02-18 21:40:04
Yeah CatRancher, when it is ready for signatures let us know we all agree except for one whom shall remain nameless!
Thanks Kittenmaster! Love TDK! I come here daily to hear about genuinely nice,compassionate people that I care about. I enjoy the articles and the recipes. It kinda feels like we’re neighbors all chatting over the back fence who share a deep understanding and love for animals and cats in particular.Rock on!
I was so keen to post my comment I’m sorry I posted before proof reading.
cammera– camera
nott=iced noticed
WA was to have been WI for womens institute, but let it stand for wafflers association
lose read ‘Find’
1- Since I have posted quite a few recepies here I will assume your comments are directed to me so lets get one thing straight - I’m a guy.
And if you don’t like it, no one is forcing you to read the comments.
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Comment by Tiga and gangs mom, fromNJ
2007-02-18 17:12:14
Yay Instinct!
Comment by Elene in York, PA
2007-02-18 18:15:16
The world needs many more guys like you. Versatile, and not afraid to show men don’t always have to show the macho side. They can eat quiche too.
Comment by Instinct
2007-02-18 18:50:58
I will be totally honest and admit that I heavily edited my reply since there would really be no point in expressing my entire view about his attitude and viewpoint.
I will say that I think the only ‘degregation’ of this site is coming from him and his obviously sexist, arrogant and ignorant attitude
My mom use to tell me “Don’t wrestle with a pig; you’ll just get muddy and the pig may enjoy it”
In this case I think she’s right.
Comment by evangeline in montreal
2007-02-18 20:29:47
You go Instinct! THe world needs more men like you!
Your wife the non siamese lady ( a little inside joke catman) is very very lucky!
Comment by Elene in York, PA
2007-02-18 20:37:18
Here, Here…Ho, Ho…HeHe
Comment by Susan in Kennesaw, GA
2007-02-18 21:42:34
I stated before I don’t believe in human cloning but I may change my mind if we could clone you Instinct. You are one terriffic gentleman.
Comment by Arcalian
2007-02-19 02:58:38
I’m a man too, and I have no problem with the stuff here. Makes it feel homey. Like visiting mom’s.
Comment by Susan in Kennesaw, GA
2007-02-19 03:30:41
Aww son you are so sweet too!
Comment by Renee in Arkansas
2007-02-18 19:31:51
I agree, Instinct!
If Catman doesn’t like it, he can go somewhere else. We are not losing fans, we are gaining by leaps and bounds! We have 300 to 400 posts a day now. We don’t need a sour puss on here. I already have an aunt like that. We all enjoy each others company and that is what matters. You are a nice guy, Instinct and are most welcome here. I for one enjoy your comments and wit! And I like reading new recipes.
To Kittenmaster, THANK YOU for this site and for agreeing with the rest of us.
Nobody *has* to wade through all of the commentary, Catman–I would think you might just drop in for the cute kitten each day, post a comment of admiration and look forward to the next day’s kitten. Some people here are very meshed in with each other, others just drop in for a minute. There’s room for all levels of involvement.
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Comment by Joan from New Jersey
2007-02-20 15:14:29
Hi Briar - I think you just described me! I love to see each day’s kitten(s) and I drop a comment only once in a while. I would like to post more often and get to know more of you, but work gets in the way, sigh…
I’m glad you like how the site is shaping up, Kittenmaster. I love this site. I may not comment on every kitten, but I’m reading almost everything EVERY day. I love Dee’s input/articles just as much as I love Ivory Bill’s poems. I love reading the recipes and all the freebies. We are a big, happy, cat-loving family here. I for one wouldn’t want to change a thing.
Brandi - Max is so funny lately… he’s a nut! I know Gali loves him, he puts up with all of Max’s shananagins.
This max is so cute. I love his spotted little tummy. I just want to snuggle this little babe.
Cathi, I apologize for being so distant latley, as I have been caught up in my own marital drama…….I miss you. and I am sooooo glad that Max has brought so much love to you and Gali…………I actually tear up thinking about the little fuzz………..He was a joy to me and I am so glad that his antics keep you smiling. You are such a great person! Hugs hon and I will call you soon
I agree w/catmaster and I am a woman. I love cats- that is why I come here. Don’t get into a hissy fit and get all judgemental because someone expressed their opinion.
Comment by Instinct
2007-02-18 19:34:33
Should we change what we like because you DON”T like it? Is that what you want.Well, sorry, not going to happen.
If you don’t like the chatter and sillyness then do what Andi, Briar and everyone else has suggested - look at the picture and move on.
Now, if you have something constructive to say then please say it, otherwise you are burning bandwidth for nothing.
And as for being judgmental, I think the postings speak for themselves.
Some days I felt the same way as Catman but the wonderful thing about the internet is that you have choices. You can choose to visit another site, start your own, or just turn it OFF! Lately, I have turned to TDK for both the kittens and the people. I have found some wonderful people, websites, tidbits, and support. I’m here so much it should be my homepage. I’m also not afraid to post things here because while we are friends, we are anonymous and non-judgemental. I hope that nothing changes. Every once in a while we get a ‘juicy’ topic such as this and this is why I come here and visit with y’all.
PS - for those of you in MD, we’re heading your way in the next few months, after hubby heals and starts chemo. His work has been VERY patient waiting for him but they needed him there back in December. We need a place to rent, pref. a house. Any help?
Howard County area. We like Columbia but it doesn’t have to be IN Columbia. Coming from South Orange County, rents here are practically double what they are there.
Tiger, what are the requirements? you want a house right, Email the personal info about your price range,If you need everything on one floor to help hubby, and If you need to be close to the cancer center or anything OK Brandi.lee@kmsi.us
I promise i will hepl to the best of my ability waiting to hear from you and send a hug to hubby tell him we wish him well, and for yourself…….take a minute to have a cup of hot chocolate and BREATH Hugs Brandi Lee
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Comment by Tiger in CA
2007-02-18 19:51:14
Thanks Brandi. We haven’t found a cancer center yet. We were going to start with Johns-Hopkins and find an immunologist and oncologist.
I forgot to add… I LOVE those spots on Max’s tummy. Polka-dots.
Comment by Brandi Lee Baltimore
2007-02-18 19:54:47
john hopkins is actually one of my client let me know I can do some research from the inside
Tiger, I don’t live in Maryland anymore but I did have a wonderful Oncologist in ‘92 when I had cancer. He is wonderful and I think he’s the only reason I’m still here. He was head of Oncology at Good Samaritan Hospital. His name is Davis M. Hahn, his office is located at 5601 Loch Raven Blvd., Baltimore, MD Very easy to get to from 695 (Beltway).
Honestly? Then look at the kitty pics, leave a comment, and move on. I don’t always have time to wade through all the chatter either; if I don’t have the time, then I don’t. Very simple. Nobody is holding a gun to your head and making you read all this.
I can understand your concern, as I am an extremly busy person myself. You have to understand that everyone is interacting almost as though they were all in the same room. There are time I too find it over whelming to log on and see over 200 messages, and I know I can’t read them all, but I still like to see what is going on when I have the time. So, lighten up a little and enjoy the conversation.
Ah hah! Another face-in-belly adventurer! I always wonder if the face full of belly fur will become the face full of kitten claws–still I brave the unknown, time after time. . .some of us are a little in love with danger!
Max is one priceless little tiger-treasure and I’m so happy he lives with a nice cat person and a nice Siamese. Bless all who Adopt Cats! ! ! Love them always.
Mine just accept the face in belly bury as part of life. I usually pick them up, turn them over and snorgle the belly and they just look at me like “are you done yet?” I think it smells like Happiness!
Yes, I love the nice clean smell of cat! I think it must trigger the release of endorphins or something.
Comment by Bumblebee in Pa
2007-02-18 18:45:04
Yes, I think the same thing as you! I bury my face in my Perry and he ALWAYS smells SO good! They are such clean finatics… Oh, and my Gavin, BTW has the cleanest toenails, this side of the Rockies! He diligently cleans each one very often! He is always cleaning himself.I love his little white paws, and dark pads on his feet. SO cute!!!! But, anyway ALL cats/kittens are beautiful! They are just so special! (heart)
Comment by ellemeno in TX
2007-02-19 03:32:19
I too love the smell of my cat, Cami… boyfriend thought it was crazy the first time he saw me burying my face in her fur!
Comment by Bumblebee in Pa
2007-02-19 04:06:34
Are you new here ellemeno?? If so, WELCOME!!
Comment by ellemeno in TX
2007-02-19 06:45:25
No not really, but thanks for the welcome.
I just don’t comment daily… for some reason today I’m feeling more “type-ative” (talkative). hehe
Max looks like a lot of my furbabies here although this last batch was all swirls, I have henry and George and Cleopatra that are stripes……………..Who lives thier lives without the love of feline? Im in bed all day today (bum still hurts LOL) and I have 7 in bed with me and I think this is the life…………………:)
Yes, it IS the life…. Cats are so compassionate to us when we don’t feel well. They always seem to know!
I’m SO sorry your bum hurts so bad still. Awwww…. I was thinking of you and wondering how you are feeling after that nasty fall. Thanks for posting! (hugs) and kitty snuggles….
Hi Brandi Lee,
Sorry to hear about your fall. I hope you get to feeling better. Maybe Josephine will cuddle with you, along with the rest of your kitties. Take care.
Renee,
ZFunny thing they were all here for awhile, but they insist on going out to socialize with the big cats, Except Josie…..she is so funny, she smacks any and I mean any cat that come near her so I keep her in with me, seh and Isabella are under the covers……………Joshiphine will always be a special girl no matter how craby or persnickity she can be
She is scrawney and crabby but shes my baby
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Comment by Elene in York, PA
2007-02-18 23:34:26
Brandi Lee, your Joshiphine sounds like my 18 year old Zasha. Scrawny in old age and crabby toward all except me.
Of course she was my spoiled sweetie and the only feline for over 15 years. But although she resents the 14 additions she was always cranky if she didn’t get her way. My son’s friends all called her Satan and that was in her heyday.
Catman I am sorry that you do not approve of us or our chatter but for many of us this is just the way we want it. As long as Kittenmaster approves we would like to keep it this way. If you only want to see the kitten just look at the pic and be on your very important way. I have learned about kittens, I have gotten help with computer problems as I said, I am not a geek but a goof and yes, we do share recipes. We also care about each other if we have problems, illnesses or just having a blue day. In other words we have found a kind caring group of people that we enjoy sharing our lives with.
Awwww how sweet. Our Chad ~ all grey with a small white spot on his neck, lays on the floor on his back and I tell him he looks like an otter. So cute, and to trust so much to be able to lay like that…..
When our Cami lays on her back like that and rolls around we call her a sea otter. We saw a nature program on sea otters, they roll around in the seaweed to keep from drifting out to sea while napping. So that’s what we imagine our silly little kitty is doing.
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Comment by Bumblebee in Pa
2007-02-19 04:11:37
Yep! That’s correct about those cutie pie sea otters….. Aren’t they just DARling??? Cats are SO amusing….
We adopted Max to be a companion to our Siamese, Lily. At first she was ambivalent about him, but she too, eventually gave in to his cuteness. Now they chase each other around the apartment, and snuggle the winter days away together.
Good Morning everyone! HAPPY SUNDAY!!
This little one is gorgeous with lovely markings!!
Awwwww….
HEY! Chinese New Year- February 18, 2007
Happy Chinese New Year to everyone - Year of the Pig
darn im year of the dragon LOL happy chinese new year !!!
It is year of the GOLDEN pig!
absolutely adorable!
What a doll gee shes a real cutie wow love to have her Happy Chinese New Year
…snatches up Max and puts him in backpack, giggles all the way home !!!
Good morning everyone!
OK Cheri but remember spotted tummy aka Max goes home today
Kitten snatching is becoming an epidemic here
OMG! Max looks so much like my Wally. Alas now he is a 17 lbs baby elephant masquerading as a cat. I hope Max is as much a love bug as my Wally. Oh, and when Cheri returns him would you kiss one or more of those spots for me, they are great kissy spots
good thing HM isn’t here
But I sneak in from time to time Kathy!!
*takes Max away from ANYone who might have him and drops him into the backpack*
Look at those vest buttons…………ear….ree…sistable! *snuggles Max*
Love the paws in the air
Tickle Tummy! Tickle Tummy!
Your kitten is so cute!!!
I would like to snuggle with Max on long winter days what a sweetheart.
Happy Sunday everyone.
Oh MaaaAAaaaaax! You are sooo cute! (I just wanted to grab your kitteh attention). Also, you look so sleepy! Snoozing on a nice comforter sounds deeelish!
Cute spotted tummy!
Oh my, Max looks like my Mei-lee, who died a few years ago. She got to be HUGE (20+ pounds!), so watch out Lily.
May he bring you much joy. 
Oh, Jennifer, I am SO sorry you lost your darling Mei-lee. I love that name by the way!
My sympathies…..
Max can pose like that in front of my cammera at any time he wishes
On a more serious note over the last few days I have nott=iced that this site seems to have been taken over by the annual general meeting of the WA, I have had to wade through endless recipes and irrelevent chit chat better suited to less item dedicated blog sites, so depriving people like myself the enjoyment of what is called “The Daily Kitten”
Kitten master please note that further degregation of this site will lose not only myself abandoning the site, but many others with similar veiws, but are unable to put their point into words.
Thank you for your patience, and for you time in reading this complaint
I’m sorry, Catman, but I’m happy with the way the conversations are developing. This site is a place where people who like kittens can discuss whatever they feel like discussing - and this really shouldn’t affect your enjoyment of the pictures. If it does, we’ll all be sorry to lose you.
Amen!!!
Thank you dear Kittenmaster.
I LOVE the site this way too! You are a dear…..
Thank you Kittenmaster
because I was just saying this morning what a great bunch of people I have had the luck in finding…….I don’t have a lot of time for friends as I am running a compnay, and busy with a bunch of loving furbabies, but I look forward to hearing from Dee, and Evangaline and Sue and made a great friend of Cathi NC ect ect………I does not make a sight worse to chat about things that we care about and enjoy each others humor……………..As for Catman……….Our so called Chatter is important to us, i am incited to almost tears that you would come in and act as if your and only your opinion is important…….the way you presented your thoughts was almost hostile and I personally think you owe these very Nice Ladies, girls and the occasional prized male cat lovers a apology. Womens institute? was that meant as an insult because Im insulted……
I’m really sorry that Catman feels the way he does about the direction of this site. I appreciate his right to make his observation.
My feelings are so very different. When we get together on TDK it is because of our mutual love of kittens. But, we are also here to get to know one another and share our thoughts and other interests. We are trying to get to know each other. Sometimes that leads to subjects not related to kittens.
I for one have found this site to be an important part of my day. I am 62 and live alone with 15 cats. Four years ago I was disabled due to being rear-ended by a careless driver just 4 months after moving to a new state. I never had time to become established here, so now I am mostly isolated. I lost everything that I worked for all my life, including my career. TDK has given me an outlet and I feel much better just knowing that there are wonderful, caring people out there who have many interests, including cooking.
Hi Elene,
Just to let you know, I live right outside of Baltimore, not far from you, if you ever need anything, or company let me know : ) ……….who cleans your boxes? with 15 thats alot of work……………I know I have 20 something LOL
Bless you Brandi Lee. Your caring attitude is why we come here (besides the adorable kit photos).
Brandi Lee, thank you for caring. I moved to York from the Towson area. I worked at Ethan Allen on Loch Raven Blvd. until the accident.
I do get around enough to clean after all these kits. I know God sent them to me to make sure I got out of bed each day. I can do most things in moderation. I am slowly learning how to ignore the pain so I can function better.
Brandi Lee,
You are so sweet! I wish I lived closer to help or just visit.
As a nursing student, I caution you about “ignoring” the pain. I hope that you and your dr. have explored all options to control your pain and it’s just a matter of time before your body heals. Our bodies are miraculous and pain is their way of telling us something is wrong or going on. While I’m sure that the last thing you want is to see another doctor but pain should be taken seriously. Pain is what but my hubby back in the hospital after his surgery. His dr. didn’t properly suction the irrigating fluid and he had a huge mass of fluid and gas that could have been ‘ignored.’ I’ll get off my soap-box now. Prayers to you for your spirtitual and physical recovery. I hope that your kits are a constant source of comfort. I love how you see them as blessings…
Tiger, is your husband back in the hospital now? I pray he’s home soon.
Hello Elene,
I’m sorry to hear about that bad accident, and your life being changed so much. I know the kitties appreciate all your love and care for them. They are very fortunate. Awwwww. Bless you sweetie! (hugs)
yep, I really hope that if aliens ever come to earth they read TDK as the very first web site and base their views of the human race on all the people here.
Elene — you are a very brave and determined woman — and my heart goes out to you for what you have endured and for what you have lost. I can’t possibly know the suffering you have endured, I only hope that I can share in some of your triumphs and joys here at TDK, albeit from a distance. May God heal you and keep you safe! HUGS (gently) to you and chin-skritches to your kitties!
Hi Elene I too want to say I am so sory for all you have been thru. It is wonderful that you have your kits and this site but unhappily we are too far away to be anything but moral support. I don’t like to hear that you are isolated.
There must be a way to reach out in your community. I know there are many caring people in this world. We just have to be lucky enough to find them
God Bless You.
Hi Elene, I’m so sorry for what you’ve been through. I wish I lived closer so I could visit and maybe help.You’re a sweetheart to provide a home for all those kitties.Hugs to you.
Thank you Kittenmaster. We are a community of people who care about cats, and each other. This is one of the nicest sites on the web. Catman ought to start his own site, ‘misanthropists who like cat pictures’. everyone there could agree with him to only like the cats, not the people.
And he could rule it with an iron fist too.
Anyone who speaks of anything except the kitten WILL… BE… BANNED!!
Thank you, Kittenmaster. I initially came to this site at the suggestion of a male co-worker who shares my interest (love) of cats. First a lurker and then a poster, I am thrilled to see the group grow from its 30 or posters to now topping 300! Wow! It’s harder for me now to keep up with all the conversations (since I am “working” hee-hee), but the growth and frienships and sharing are a joy to behold. The TDK has evolved into one of the kindest, funniest, and informative sites I have ever visited (and cutest, too). We’ve overcome trolls and some flaming with good humor, patience and perserverence. What a wonderful group of people — oldies and newbies– from such a cross-section of humanity that all share a love for kitties and generous hearts. LONG LIVE THE TDK! To me it represents the “good” and “humane” on the internet today. We’re gonna start a revolution…. *catrancher stands up and gives a air-high-five to Kittenmaster and TDKers, sits down, looks around, and eagerly begins work on a manifesto…”
I discovered TDK about two years ago.. There were maybe two or three comments a day at the most…It has since grown into a global kitten loving community. For many of us it’s a nice repreive from the crazy world!
Yeah CatRancher, when it is ready for signatures let us know we all agree except for one whom shall remain nameless!
AMEN to that sister!
Thanks Kittenmaster! Love TDK! I come here daily to hear about genuinely nice,compassionate people that I care about. I enjoy the articles and the recipes. It kinda feels like we’re neighbors all chatting over the back fence who share a deep understanding and love for animals and cats in particular.Rock on!
Well said!!! I love the “back fence” idea.
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I was so keen to post my comment I’m sorry I posted before proof reading.
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Catman,
1- Since I have posted quite a few recepies here I will assume your comments are directed to me so lets get one thing straight - I’m a guy.
And if you don’t like it, no one is forcing you to read the comments.
Yay Instinct!
The world needs many more guys like you. Versatile, and not afraid to show men don’t always have to show the macho side. They can eat quiche too.
I will be totally honest and admit that I heavily edited my reply since there would really be no point in expressing my entire view about his attitude and viewpoint.
I will say that I think the only ‘degregation’ of this site is coming from him and his obviously sexist, arrogant and ignorant attitude
My mom use to tell me “Don’t wrestle with a pig; you’ll just get muddy and the pig may enjoy it”
In this case I think she’s right.
You go Instinct! THe world needs more men like you!
Your wife the non siamese lady ( a little inside joke catman) is very very lucky!
Here, Here…Ho, Ho…HeHe
I stated before I don’t believe in human cloning but I may change my mind if we could clone you Instinct. You are one terriffic gentleman.
I’m a man too, and I have no problem with the stuff here. Makes it feel homey. Like visiting mom’s.
Aww son you are so sweet too!
I agree, Instinct!
If Catman doesn’t like it, he can go somewhere else. We are not losing fans, we are gaining by leaps and bounds! We have 300 to 400 posts a day now. We don’t need a sour puss on here. I already have an aunt like that. We all enjoy each others company and that is what matters. You are a nice guy, Instinct and are most welcome here. I for one enjoy your comments and wit! And I like reading new recipes.
To Kittenmaster, THANK YOU for this site and for agreeing with the rest of us.
did someone get up on the wrong side of the bed this morning?
Nobody *has* to wade through all of the commentary, Catman–I would think you might just drop in for the cute kitten each day, post a comment of admiration and look forward to the next day’s kitten. Some people here are very meshed in with each other, others just drop in for a minute. There’s room for all levels of involvement.
Hi Briar - I think you just described me! I love to see each day’s kitten(s) and I drop a comment only once in a while. I would like to post more often and get to know more of you, but work gets in the way, sigh…
I’m glad you like how the site is shaping up, Kittenmaster. I love this site. I may not comment on every kitten, but I’m reading almost everything EVERY day. I love Dee’s input/articles just as much as I love Ivory Bill’s poems. I love reading the recipes and all the freebies. We are a big, happy, cat-loving family here. I for one wouldn’t want to change a thing.
Brandi - Max is so funny lately… he’s a nut! I know Gali loves him, he puts up with all of Max’s shananagins.
This max is so cute. I love his spotted little tummy. I just want to snuggle this little babe.
Cathi, I apologize for being so distant latley, as I have been caught up in my own marital drama…….I miss you. and I am sooooo glad that Max has brought so much love to you and Gali…………I actually tear up thinking about the little fuzz………..He was a joy to me and I am so glad that his antics keep you smiling. You are such a great person! Hugs hon and I will call you soon
i am surprised tht someone with such a bad attitude is a cat lover
….or an animal lover period!
I agree w/catmaster and I am a woman. I love cats- that is why I come here. Don’t get into a hissy fit and get all judgemental because someone expressed their opinion.
Should we change what we like because you DON”T like it? Is that what you want.Well, sorry, not going to happen.
If you don’t like the chatter and sillyness then do what Andi, Briar and everyone else has suggested - look at the picture and move on.
Now, if you have something constructive to say then please say it, otherwise you are burning bandwidth for nothing.
And as for being judgmental, I think the postings speak for themselves.
Some days I felt the same way as Catman but the wonderful thing about the internet is that you have choices. You can choose to visit another site, start your own, or just turn it OFF! Lately, I have turned to TDK for both the kittens and the people. I have found some wonderful people, websites, tidbits, and support. I’m here so much it should be my homepage. I’m also not afraid to post things here because while we are friends, we are anonymous and non-judgemental. I hope that nothing changes. Every once in a while we get a ‘juicy’ topic such as this and this is why I come here and visit with y’all.
PS - for those of you in MD, we’re heading your way in the next few months, after hubby heals and starts chemo. His work has been VERY patient waiting for him but they needed him there back in December. We need a place to rent, pref. a house. Any help?
I will say some prayers for you to find “just the right place”. Prayers for hubby too, I think of you often.
Where in Maryland?
Howard County area. We like Columbia but it doesn’t have to be IN Columbia. Coming from South Orange County, rents here are practically double what they are there.
Tiger, what are the requirements? you want a house right, Email the personal info about your price range,If you need everything on one floor to help hubby, and If you need to be close to the cancer center or anything OK Brandi.lee@kmsi.us
waiting to hear from you and send a hug to hubby tell him we wish him well, and for yourself…….take a minute to have a cup of hot chocolate and BREATH Hugs Brandi Lee
I promise i will hepl to the best of my ability
Thanks Brandi. We haven’t found a cancer center yet. We were going to start with Johns-Hopkins and find an immunologist and oncologist.
I forgot to add… I LOVE those spots on Max’s tummy. Polka-dots.
john hopkins is actually one of my client let me know I can do some research from the inside
…tried your email address but it bounced back?
try jinxedfairy2003@yahoo.com sorry i think my servers down on work mail ……..
Tiger, I don’t live in Maryland anymore but I did have a wonderful Oncologist in ‘92 when I had cancer. He is wonderful and I think he’s the only reason I’m still here. He was head of Oncology at Good Samaritan Hospital. His name is Davis M. Hahn, his office is located at 5601 Loch Raven Blvd., Baltimore, MD Very easy to get to from 695 (Beltway).
I will pray for you both.
Honestly? Then look at the kitty pics, leave a comment, and move on. I don’t always have time to wade through all the chatter either; if I don’t have the time, then I don’t. Very simple. Nobody is holding a gun to your head and making you read all this.
I can understand your concern, as I am an extremly busy person myself. You have to understand that everyone is interacting almost as though they were all in the same room. There are time I too find it over whelming to log on and see over 200 messages, and I know I can’t read them all, but I still like to see what is going on when I have the time. So, lighten up a little and enjoy the conversation.
Max is cute! You *will* love him!!!
Charming and Companionable FUZZ
Adorable. M (on forehead) for Max. I’m happy that your cats are now friends and enjoy the cuddles.
Good Morning to all TDKers. Hope this will be a good day for all of you.
Good morning back!
Hi Tiga! Good afternoon.
Hi back Renee, it’s late afternnoon.
I could bury my face into that belly- AHHHHH sooo sweet-
Nap time FuZzzzzzzzzz!
Ah hah! Another face-in-belly adventurer! I always wonder if the face full of belly fur will become the face full of kitten claws–still I brave the unknown, time after time. . .some of us are a little in love with danger!
Max is one priceless little tiger-treasure and I’m so happy he lives with a nice cat person and a nice Siamese. Bless all who Adopt Cats! ! ! Love them always.
Mine just accept the face in belly bury as part of life. I usually pick them up, turn them over and snorgle the belly and they just look at me like “are you done yet?” I think it smells like Happiness!
Yes, I love the nice clean smell of cat! I think it must trigger the release of endorphins or something.
Yes, I think the same thing as you! I bury my face in my Perry and he ALWAYS smells SO good! They are such clean finatics… Oh, and my Gavin, BTW has the cleanest toenails, this side of the Rockies! He diligently cleans each one very often! He is always cleaning himself.I love his little white paws, and dark pads on his feet. SO cute!!!! But, anyway ALL cats/kittens are beautiful! They are just so special! (heart)
I too love the smell of my cat, Cami… boyfriend thought it was crazy the first time he saw me burying my face in her fur!
Are you new here ellemeno?? If so, WELCOME!!
No not really, but thanks for the welcome.
I just don’t comment daily… for some reason today I’m feeling more “type-ative” (talkative). hehe
Max looks like a lot of my furbabies here
although this last batch was all swirls, I have henry and George and Cleopatra that are stripes……………..Who lives thier lives without the love of feline? Im in bed all day today (bum still hurts LOL) and I have 7 in bed with me and I think this is the life…………………:)
LUCKY YOU!! WISH I WAS STILL IN BED TOO–WITH MY CATS AND THE WARM ELECTRIC BLANKET, AND A CUP OF TEA
Sorry you have to work hon …….. I will lend you a furbaby for your next day off
Yes, it IS the life…. Cats are so compassionate to us when we don’t feel well. They always seem to know!
I’m SO sorry your bum hurts so bad still. Awwww…. I was thinking of you and wondering how you are feeling after that nasty fall. Thanks for posting! (hugs) and kitty snuggles….
thank you
Hi Brandi Lee,
Sorry to hear about your fall. I hope you get to feeling better. Maybe Josephine will cuddle with you, along with the rest of your kitties. Take care.
Renee,
ZFunny thing they were all here for awhile, but they insist on going out to socialize with the big cats, Except Josie…..she is so funny, she smacks any and I mean any cat that come near her so I keep her in with me, seh and Isabella are under the covers……………Joshiphine will always be a special girl no matter how craby or persnickity she can be
She is scrawney and crabby but shes my baby
Brandi Lee, your Joshiphine sounds like my 18 year old Zasha. Scrawny in old age and crabby toward all except me.
Of course she was my spoiled sweetie and the only feline for over 15 years. But although she resents the 14 additions she was always cranky if she didn’t get her way. My son’s friends all called her Satan and that was in her heyday.
I wish I was Max right now, instead of here at work!
He is so cute and looks like a real snuggler!!
It’s funny how dogs and cats know the inside of folks better than other folks do, isn’t it?
Eleanor H. Porter (1868 - 1920), Pollyanna, 1912
They SURE do! It is amazing how in tune they are with us. Precious gifts….
Catman I am sorry that you do not approve of us or our chatter but for many of us this is just the way we want it. As long as Kittenmaster approves we would like to keep it this way. If you only want to see the kitten just look at the pic and be on your very important way. I have learned about kittens, I have gotten help with computer problems as I said, I am not a geek but a goof and yes, we do share recipes. We also care about each other if we have problems, illnesses or just having a blue day. In other words we have found a kind caring group of people that we enjoy sharing our lives with.
soooooooooo cute I have a Baby that sleeps just like that and she
is much older, about 5.
my lucky sleeps like that alot he too is about 5
Awwww how sweet. Our Chad ~ all grey with a small white spot on his neck, lays on the floor on his back and I tell him he looks like an otter. So cute, and to trust so much to be able to lay like that…..
When our Cami lays on her back like that and rolls around we call her a sea otter. We saw a nature program on sea otters, they roll around in the seaweed to keep from drifting out to sea while napping. So that’s what we imagine our silly little kitty is doing.
Yep! That’s correct about those cutie pie sea otters….. Aren’t they just DARling??? Cats are SO amusing….
Dear Kittenmaster:
I love the site, and the sweet folks who make it so lively. Thanks for hosting us!
***snorgles Max’s tummy and reluctantly places him back in Cheri’s backpack***