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Grumbles from the shop #6: The world is her litterbox

Blog entry by dennis mitchell posted 182 days ago 339 reads 0 times favorited 20 comments Add to Favorites Watch
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A few years back my cat decided to get untrained. She started crapping behind the furniture. It was pretty strange. The solution was to move her to the shop where she has access to plenty of sawdust. So I get to share my shop with cat crap. Wonderful. This cat loves to ride on my shoulders. She will sit up there while I’m cutting 4X8’s or at the miter saw and just purr away. She will also stand right under your feet or try to climb your legs while at the saw! This picture is her sleeping while I’m running the table saw.
Sleeping on the job
She use to be scared of every thing. People, noise, dogs…now days she has no fear. I figured out that she has lost her eye sight and her hearing. She is getting along in years. She does a great Stevie Wonder impersonation where she climbs up on something high and moves her head back and forth. Just like Stevie. Most of the time I take a break and get on LumberJocks she is sitting on my shoulders, supervising. I figured it was time you guys got to meet her. So folks meet my cat, Squeak. Shop forecat.

-- http://www.woodsongsfurniture.com


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Napaman

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posted 182 days ago

where is the cat? Just kidding Squeak…nice to meet you!

-- Matt, Napa, CA...fun is beautiful...just trying to have some fun...

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Napaman

3416 posts in 955 days


posted 182 days ago

By the way…i dont have a shop cat or dog…just a shop dummy…me.

-- Matt, Napa, CA...fun is beautiful...just trying to have some fun...

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a1Jim

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posted 182 days ago

This is one far out cat .

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon

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Dick, & Barb Cain

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posted 182 days ago

Dennis!

You’re the creator of the first cat, dust collector.

You should get a patent on this.<(;O}#

-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1

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pat sherman

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posted 182 days ago

lol. looks like my cat from h ell. my cats and dogs. sleep near me they get covered in wood chips. lol then they run thunthe house and scatter them. all over.

cute cat.

-- pat,ohio...http://s5.photobucket.com/albums/y198/patshwigar/

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GaryK

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posted 182 days ago

I would have to say at least deaf!

That’s one interesting cat.

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

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lew

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posted 182 days ago

Really Neat.

I imagine you have to be extra careful- covered with saw dust like that, you might not see her and trip over her- or worse, step on her!

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Karson

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posted 182 days ago

Looks like my shop. But my visiting cat keeps herself a little cleaner.

I’ll have to get a picture of Kattie Kitty.

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

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Russel

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posted 182 days ago

It’s amazing that these critters are oblivious to the dangers that are obvious to us; trusting us to make sure they don’t get hurt. They become part of our lives and we let them, then pretend to be annoyed. It’s clear the Squeak is quite confident in her position and knows that you’re a kind man underneath the Grumbles.

-- When you give someone a chance it may well be their last.

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JuniorJoiner

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posted 182 days ago

you sure you didn’t leave a prescription bottle open, or maybe some medicinal brownies unattended?
My dog will sleep by my tablesaw, or on the lawn when i am mowing it, but he is just lazy, not blind or deaf.
never seen a cat do that though. it must really enjoy your company.
thanks for the post

-- Junior -Quality is never an accident-it is the reward for the effort involved.

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Lee A. Jesberger

3709 posts in 858 days


posted 182 days ago

Hi Dennis;

I thought the dogs were bad. When I use a router, they’ll stand there watching, and blinking.

Stupid dogs!

Lee

-- by Lee A. Jesberger http://www.prowoodworkingtips.com http://www.ezee-feed.com

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tmblweed0429

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posted 181 days ago

I heard a story where a guy was sawing at his table saw and his dog jumped up on him, pushing his hand into the blade. I hope your cat doesn’t cause an accident. He sounds pretty cool though. I can’t believe how comfortable he is laying among that sawdust. Really amazing. By the way, try using Nature’s Miracle on the carpet, it will eliminate any stains or odors.

-- Trent Tidmore, Grapevine, TX

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dennis mitchell

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posted 181 days ago

Before she lost all her sight she would jump up on the table saw and walk right towards the moving blade. I do have to keep an eye on her.

-- http://www.woodsongsfurniture.com

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Miket

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posted 181 days ago

Very strange acting cat.

-- It's better to have people think you're stupid rather than open your mouth and remove all doubt.

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MsDebbieP

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posted 181 days ago

aaaaaaaaaaw sitting on your shoulder.
I’m glad I got to meet her!! Big squeeze to Squeak!

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

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snowdog

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posted 181 days ago

Cute

-- "so much to learn and so little time"..

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dennis mitchell

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posted 9 days ago

I found Squeak dead this morning. She was 17. I need to go clean her sawdust piles one last time…I’ll miss her.

-- http://www.woodsongsfurniture.com

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MsDebbieP

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posted 9 days ago

oh Dennis :(
I’m so sorry.
17 .
Still….. :(

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

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Max

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posted 9 days ago

Dennis, I am truly sorry to hear of the loss. You become so attached to the little critters…

-- Max "Desperado", Salt Lake City, UT

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Russel

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posted 9 days ago

That is an unfortunate loss. 17 years is a long time and them critters make themselves part of the family. I am most sorry.

-- When you give someone a chance it may well be their last.

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