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[Stardate 2023<\/em>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n In Memorium:<\/strong> Marcel<\/strong>, a short-haired, orange tabby tuxedo with green eyes. Born March 9th. 2007. He was almost 1 year-old when I first crossed paths with him and William. A double-shot of kitty immersion. A kitten not a fully-grown cat.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Died Dec. 12th., 2022 Marcel, being a kitten, not a fully-grown cat, we grew on each other with time\u2019s passage. Marcel was a purr-machine and a ball of fur. He became \u2018My Boy<\/strong><\/em>\u2018 (Willie remains \u2018The Boy<\/em><\/strong>, the Grand Old Cat<\/em>\u2019) and is behind what is my , apparent, \u2018catification<\/em>\u2018. or entry into the catosphere of the felines<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n My wife and I agreed that it would be merciful to end his suffering as his inability to move about at that point was heart-rending. Our decision was to prolong his suffering. Something another human would desire in similar circumstances. It was the humane thing to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is through happy coincidences, now that Gilean is growing into a full-grown cat \u2013 no longer a Kitty, that Massie\u2019s physical attributes \u2013 beyond the colouring, are also reflected in Gilean\u2019s. At this point I have had the Freudian slips that indicate awareness of the similarities. In addition to the aspects of Gilean\u2019s behaviour, in comparison with Massie\u2019s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Massie did not like it when I held him in the crook of my arms, tummy-side up. That is, he did not like his stomach exposed to me. But was very open with my wife playing with his stomach. He was most relaxed when I held him, child-like, with his head and paws flung over my shoulder. Specifically, my right shoulder. He was never quite comfortable when I held him in a similar from right-to-left?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Gilean, initially stand-offish in any position has warmed up as it is clear that he enjoys his tummy rubs \u2026 purr-purr<\/em> \u2026 eyes slightly or completely closed. He is also a \u2018right-shoulder\u2019 hugger \u2013 rather than the left. And, like Massie, Gilean enjoys rough play. He would grab my wrist between his paws and bite (nibble<\/em>) on my fingers or knuckles. In a playful way, love bites. So much as Massie did at times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Beyond such recollections Gilean has his own personality and particular set of behaviour. He MEOWS. Massie meowed, mostly. Gilean is more affectionate than Massie was; and he demonstrates this by being under-foot at times. When he is not charging about, always need to be aware of his presence as he pads around stealth-like. I now understand why the mouse wanted to bell the cat!<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rosie is more lithe in her movements and swift when she charges and flies, She does not just skip about here and there. She chirps or purrrs when she is around; and so she is hard to miss. Plus, she is a high-jumper. May need to install padding on the ceiling \u2018for her own good\u2019<\/em>. Otherwise we may find her dancing on the ceiling!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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