This guy, Icarus, I'd really like to meet.I mean, my-paws-on-his-feathers kind of meet.And let me tell you , I've been trying since day one of our encounter.But he's so...elusive.And it's a shame because I always get so close!
Latest news on Icarus is that he doesn't visit so often anymore.Maybe I've made some progress in my "technique"
and he's more afraid of me now than he was before.That's good on one hand because i'm getting closer but on the other hand I wouldn't want him to get too scared and not visit at all..would I?Well, mom will work her magic,throw some biscuit crumb Icarus can't resist and ...I'll be there.
Other than catching The Bird,I have lots of interests.
Top on my list is Playing hide-and-seek with my "mum".I hide behind the kitchen cupboard, the bedroom door ( which by the way is my favourite hiding place),behind the speakers in the living room and when she comes seeking for me, I jump up high and startle her and then she laughs and hugs me.I love it when she does that huging,laughing,saying sweet things to me and so I go for some more hiding.
We also play "catch the ball".She throws, I catch and either hide the ball under my belly or throw it back and dart across the room to the nearest hiding spot.Then when she throws it again , I chase it and the game starts over.
When she's not available, I play with insects,wind blown feathers and leaves, with my Mouse,Octopus and Tortoise toys, with my mum's earplugs,brushes,pens and pencils and whatever else catches my attention.
I also like taking showers in the bath tab, drinking water from the tap and playing with mum's and dad's toes especially in the morning when they're half asleep and it's funny to take them by surprise.
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Ways to drive your human crazy::For cats only!
From Jaspurr, Joey, & Billy
1. The Fake Food-Beg
Practice your most pitiful meow, conbined with an expression of imminent starvation. When you have both down pat, follow your human around, mewing pathetically, and licking your lips whenever she looks at you. When she finally relents and dishes out a bit of your favorite food, sniff it disdainfully, then "cover" the food by scratching the floor around it. Extra points for dragging something over to actually cover the food. Her new silk underwear would work well.
2. The 3 a.m. Wakeup Call
In the wee hours of the morning, go to the furthest place from your human's sleeping place and wail loudly and pitifully. When he or she finally gets up to investigate the problem, assume a sleeping position and keep your eyes tightly closed. Wait 15 minutes after your human returns to bed, then repeat. Caution: Do not repeat more than three times. You want your slave--err, human, well rested in the morning so she can wait on you all day.
3. Stare at Nothing at All
Find a focal point on the wall (preferably with nothing at all around it and stare fixedly. When your human inquires as to what you are looking at, ignore him entirely. When he finally gets up and goes over to investigate, look away and fix your gaze at another blank spot on an opposite wall. This one is bound to cause a great deal of animated discussion on the Cat Forum. Bipeds will never get it, which makes it more fun for us cats. Jaspurr is particularly good at this game because of his enormous round eyes.
4. The Box Game
The day will come when your human mom or dad will bring home a new toy for you. Pretend a great deal of anticipation and interest when she sets the box containing the toy on the floor. When she brings out the toy from the box, treat it with catly scorn (you know how), and focus your entire attention on the box it came in. The more lively your box play, the more fun this game can be. (You can always secretly inspect the toy when your human isn't looking.)
5. The Death-Defying Leap
Although none of us ever knew Shannon, we grew up hearing our humans telling stories about his death-defying leaps. From their tones of admiration, we surmised that these feats not only scared the heck out of our humans, they also insited the utmost respect. Joey has purrfected an upward leap from the top of our 6' tower to the "balcony" (as they call it), above.
You may not be impressed, but you should understand that 1) the target is about four feet higher than the tower, 2) The landing place has a railing with a six inch gap at the bottom, so Joey must choose to land under it or hurl himself over it; and 3) If he slips, it's about a 10-foot drop to the hard Mexican tile floor below. (Note that fear didn't keep Mom from filming it.)
6. Develop an Addiction
Billy's "drug" of choice is fish flakes: melt-on-your-tongue morsels of shaved albacore tuna. Billy's advice: Develop a unique maow for begging purposes. When your human finally gives you some, watch carefully to see where he puts the container. The next time you get a craving, drag the container up the stairs to his bedroom and rap on the door with it. It's hard to maow with a fish flakes can in your mouth, but it really works. His heart will melt when he sees the depths of your need.
7. The Calculated Ignore Game
Hi there; Joey here. My funnest game is to stroll slowly past my human when she is sitting down, trailing my tail across her leg in a loving manner. I'll then rub my face on the corner of a nearby table, all the time purring and putting on a display of affection. When she attempts to pet me or lure me onto her lap, I'll casually saunter away, leaving her bewildered and frustrated. Works for me!
8. Camera Play
One of our humans' favorite activities is pointing the black light-box at us to capture our most clever moments in what they call "pictures." Our favorite game is to arrange ourselves in stunningly cute poses, then move quickly or look away when the camera comes out. Is it any wonder that most cat pictures show us sleeping, or with our backs cleverly turned away from the camera?
Tips: Extra points for closing your eyes, moving until your ears are cropped off. Red eye images are great too!
9. Bed Hog 101
You have to be a particularly spoiled cat who is encouraged to sleep with your humans to try this trick. Arrange yourself between your humans for starters, lying lengthwise and parallel to them. Once they drift off to sleep, gradually move around until you are stretched across the bed between them. Humans are fairly resiliant during sleep, and will heed your pushing with your feet, until they are each clinging to their own slim sides of the bed, and you own the rest. Bliss!
10. The Newspaper Game
This is the opposite of the Calculated Ignore, so feel free to mix it up every so often. We all know that humans are fascinated by those deliciously crinkly toys they call newspapers. Just when your human is feeling a bit down, give him the attention he so sorely needs. The very best time to do so is when he has gone to his newspaper for comfort. Joey here, learned at a very earlier age how to help his human Daddy get the most pleasure out of his newspaper. Works every time!
11. Turn on the Love
When your human has had a particularly hectic day, and is fed up with your ruthless games, take a break and turn on the love, as only cats can. Jump on her lap and give her your most sleepy-eyed lovie gaze, as if you adore her more than anyone else in the world. This may come naturally to some of you. Others may need to practice, but we guarantee that the time will come when you'll feel the love for real, and the rewards will be priceless.