Breaking Cat News by Georgia Dunn for April 21, 2020

Cats are so helpful.

The last panel is a pretty universal feeling right now

I wonder if the real Lupin is actually “snoopervising” the Man like this while he works from home?

At home it’s lunch whenever you want.

They could go all Hobbit and have Second Breakfast. Then if he can hold up for another hour and fifteen minutes or so, Elevensies.

Changing the subject; I have yet to receive any stimulus money. Sigh!

To answer all who asked, yes the migraine FINALLY when away.

It’s true: when cats reach up with a paw, they do look like they are trying to “high five”. Georgia is so good at noticing the nuances of cat behavior!

What gets me is just how happy Lupin is while “helping”.

Lupin is turning into a second Tommy.

I like his advice in panel #2. And how he takes a pause before adding the ‘promise’.

Lupin is the epitome of upper management …

crazy kitty !

You ever get the cat maneuver where they don’t so much walk in front of you as you type, but sideswipe your face like feline demolition derby – so very helpful (especially if you wear glasses)…

That man superhuman powers. He’s able to resist the urge to pet the cat.

Hmmm, I wonder what that memo from G. Dunn is all about. Ah, well – shove it to the side Lupin.

Meanwhile, the Bookstore Woman is getting all kinds of stuff done with the help of her super organized assistant.

OT: ITTEH BITTEH BEBEH KITTEHS BEING BORN NOW! I woke up just in time for the first one. 2 so far, 2 more on the way:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2YJF4Yhp1I

I made the mistake of closing my office door. People on the call told me that I could take a moment to tend to my crying baby. They cracked up when they found out it was one of my cats.

Such a look of joy on Lupin’s face as he “helps” the Man!

Are these “Lupin’s Purrfect Work from Home” tips?

In panel four, the Man looks stressed. It’s a well known scientific fact that petting cats helps relieve stress. The Man needs to pet Lupin immediately.

That’s pretty much how it’s going here too.

Working from home, with Ms. Holly Berry and the three other cats is causing me to drink.

I have just one thing to say to my feline co-workers….

Thank you, thank you, thank you…hiccup….thank you!

Hello Amazon Prime, do you deliver Gin?

Dolly!

♪ Tumble outta bed and I stumble to the kitchen

Pour myself a cup of ambition

Yawn and stretch and try to come to life

Jump in the shower and the blood starts pumpin’

Down in the study my assistant starts jumpin’

With tips for me on the job from 9 to 5

Workin’ 9 to 5, with a helper ready to dive in

Barely gettin’ stuff done, it’s all pettin’ and high five-in’

He just blows my mind cuz he never rests a minute

It’s enough to drive me crazy if I let it

9 to 5, for cat service and devotion

You would think that I could work with a lot less commotion

Want to work in peace but Lupin can’t seem to let me

He’s annoying, true, but wish I too could feel so happy! ♪

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbxUSsFXYo4

9 to 5 – Dolly Parton

Now picture Lupin as a 90 pound Doberman: you have just met our Bogey. They have the exact same personality- goofus :))

Lupin sized looks just as much fun! Lol!

Of course, if you wanted to initiate “quality time” with Lupin …

My partner made the mistake of showing bird and mouse videos on YouTube to our two cats. Now he can’t get on the computer without a cat sitting patiently on the desktop, staring at the screen, waiting for the video clip to start. It’s got to the point where the big male will stare at anything we do on the screen, even just typing.

I was once on a conference call. A cat who will not be named was kn my lap purring and meowing for attention. “Will the person with the cat pease mute your phone!” I complied at once.

Yum Yum seems to know when I am doing something important on my laptop and tries to give me all sorts of positive reinforcement.

DEFINITELY OFF TOPIC – PAUL:

My brother-in-law drove us to the doctor yesterday, and was allowed to come in with us. The upshot is that Paul has been admitted to hospital. Last I heard yesterday evening, they were drawing blood and getting ready to set up an IV for hydration. He’s due for a CT scan. I’m supposed to hear from our family doctor today as to whether or not he’s had a CT scan yet. Dear orbsters, please let me know if you wish further news.

This has all the more meaning after watching Lupin give high fives on the live stream

Laptops exhaust heat through the keyboard. Just in case you’re wondering why your kitty loves sleeping on it.

The reporter cats are wearing their suits. The working from home humans are in comfort wear.

So is the ‘tapping’ in the first panel from the man or Lupin? The first time I read it I thought it was from Lupin tapping the man’s face. Next read it dawned on me it was from the man working. Either way … I love it. I feel the Man’s pain.

Yesterday Mac was helping me by sleeping between me and my keyboard. It wouldn’t be so bad, but it does make it a bit hard to type at times and sometimes he stretches onto the keyboard. He was pretty insistent on sleeping there even when I tried to show him different places to sleep. Right now though he is laying with his sister PC on the blanket next to me.

Try putting together a jig saw puzzle with a cats help.

this guy needs monny

Can you imagine Lupin on one of these workplace bonding, outward bound type activities?

Today is Kingergarten Day—except that no one is there. When I was that age, kindergarten was basically structured play, getting children used to the school environment while teaching very basic concepts. I hated it, except for milk and cookies. I was bored, there was no outlet for my burgeoning imagination. Imagination isn’t real, and therefore is useless. DEAD WRONG. It is the most useful tool a scientist can have. That I was what some called “brilliant” as a scientist was because “they” hadn’t managed to kill my imagination.

So if any of you have children, or grandchildren, encourage their imagination as well as studiousness. “Imagine seven impossible things before breakfast” is a recipe for genius and true creativity.

Sixpence None the Richer: Kiss Me

Pet me as I sit on the keyboard,

High Five, as I press random board keys,

You drink some coffee and I’ll do as I please!

…….

Oh, oh! Pet me! I’ll run around the desktop

Feed me! It’s time for Spider Treats,

Strike up the band ’cause I

Am your number one fan,

I know you are busy,

So pet me!

This is why I don’t take advice from cats.

As someone who has worked from home on her computer for many years, Lupin is getting on my last nerve.

OT. The Big Gray Kitty went to the vet yesterday as I was concerned over a few things. Vet said overall for a 14 year old he was in pretty good shape. Waiting today to see if Diabetes or Thyroid problems. Praying for neither and that I am just an over protective cat mom…

At the moment, my fingers are on the keyboard, and Russel is laying across my forearms.

I have started to make sure I lock the keyboard the instant I get a desktop-visit from my “new Supervisor”. She has deleted, typed, closed, saved over, and in general messed up just about anything she could have… We’ve all had Sups like that, right?

OT: Diego

I would give Lupin a high five.

I cannot like this strip enough. I had to put 2 (TWO!) cat beds (well, a cat bed and a box with a towel in it) on my desk to accommodate/occupy my 2 new furry co-workers when I got sent home to Work From Home. Thank goodness I have an old fashion ginormous desk – plenty of room for me and the co-workers to “work”.

Lupin, you’re too much like Bandit.

Tika often acts like this when I’m lying in bed. She’ll lay on top of me, purring, and pat my face to get me to pet her. Yes, I’m well trained. Every time she pats my face, I pet her.

Thanks to everyone that responded to my non-stimulus anxiety. I feel better after reading your comments. I must be patient because I’m dealing with the government.

OMC….. Lupin sure knows how to help to much!

My cat keep jumping up on my keyboard. I give him all the attention of the world beforehand but nooo he wants me to go over and sit on the couch and watch TV so he can sit next to me. I suppose I should be flattered.

Oh man, this is SO my fur-babies. Except THEY are the ones asking if it is lunch time yet!

I love how Lupin is a force of nature