So if we’re lucky we may get two weeks of vaguely Halloweenish theme to OIXLs but absolutely nothing will happen. Two weeks in a soap opera is like 10 minutes in normal life when it comes to advancing a plot.
Well it is a good thing I woke up at oh-dark-thirty today because there is soooo much to love in today’s strip! First, the cell phone case has cat ears. Now I cannot live without one. Do I order one with cat ears, or can I glue ears on my current case? Second, Georgia’s signature on the Oh-so-realistic yellow notepad paper. Third – wait for it – BoCC!!! Then there’s Beatrix’s little face on the message from her. . . Wait a sec, Beatrix got out again?!? Poetic license, sure, for a cartoon cat, But I still want to report Bookstore Lady to Cat Protective Services. Nope, I’m not yet through listing. . . I spy a cute, hungry Robber Mouse. And aww, Puck, I drag all my work and notebooks in front of the TV too! And there you have my long list of things I adore in today’s strip. Now, if there are toe beans and I missed ‘em, I leave it to Cat1963 to note.
I have to hide it when ’Our IX Lives" comes on. I have a high school reputation to keep, after all. Also in HS, I swear it feels like everyone is constantly judging me.
Why do people think it’s ok to spew their crap on the comment section? If you don’t like a comic or a specific arc that’s fine. DON’T READ IT. But I am baffled by those that feel that they have the right to shape the story just because they read it.
Seems like nothing but complaints on my favorite comics the last few days. If I were an artist it would be hard enough to keep going in these difficult times.. and worse if I had to put up with BS every time someone doesn’t like an artistic choice.
Have you not read the arc with Sophie and the mail? It’s heartbreaking. Do you think that Georgia just made that up? No need to make it up with critics spreading their hate everyday in the comment section.
I’m an online gamer. I belong to a guild (which is a group of players with similar goals who work together). We have exactly one rule in guild chat…
Armand Iannucci did a bit about how different countries assign a different number of lives for cats. “In Greece, cats have 0 lives. Oh, I misread that, in Greece cats have Olives.”
Dress Like a Dork Day — How is this day different from other days …?
Examine Your Life Day — “The unexamined life is not worth living.” — Plato However, too much introspection gets in the way of improving it.
International Adjust Your Chair Day — If you can. The problem is, most of those who design chairs—adjustable or not—have not the faintest idea of the human body, especially the spine. “Adjustable” and “orthopedic” have become meaningless sales terms.
International Gin and Tonic Day —Especially for those with “designer” chairs … Just how much “spinal lubricant” do they think we can drink? Or is it perhaps that their inspiration comes out of a bottle?
National Seafood Bisque Day — “Bisque” literally means “crayfish soup.” If you consider lobster to be a sort of giant crayfish, I suppose. I’ve always been disappointed in lobster (I take after Elvis in this respect, as well, and wouldn’t eat it if I’d chased it and killed it six times). However, a good lobster bisque is divine, whereas “seafood” could be anything, and therefore mere chowder. Neither goes with quinoa.
Bad and Good. Big stones. He is in surgery now. Prognosis is guardedly optimistic. This is a fairly common surgery, we caught it before he was too far gone and he is a strong young cat.
I will post again when the vet calls with an update.
Lisa and I both absolutely love this BC community. With all that is going on in the world this blog remains a safe haven filled with wonderful compassionate people. We share our ups and downs, our past and current stories and we all share our care. Our common bonds triumph over the petty concerns of the silly human world.
Thank you for all of your love and support over the years and hopefully for years to come. We all have so many more stories to live and share, and I cannot think of a better place outside our family than this wonderful group.
On Sundays I go to a friend’s house in the early evening for scripture study. Yesterday, as I was heading out the door, Visitor came onto the porch, so (of course) I had to put some cat food out for him.
When I got home a couple hours later, he was still there and greeted me.
Searched for “phone covers with cat ears” on Amazon and found several including https://www.amazon.com/MC-Fashion-iPhone-Whiskers-Silicone/dp/B01E7X123O/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=phone+cover+with+cat+ears&qid=1603134494&sr=8-4
This seems like a good day to share Facebook links from last October featuring these sketches Georgia posted of ‘OIXL meets Dark Shawdows’ (and one ‘Phantom of the Opera’) for #inktober #drawlloween
All is well. He has a temporary catheter and will stay at the very least overnight, probably 2 nights.. Elevated liver enzymes, hopefully self correcting.
What was a partial blockage a couple days ago had turned into a total blockage. I don’t have full details yet as they have been very busy and the Vet hasn’t been able to give us a full report yet. More tomorrow as it develops.
RAGs about 4 years ago
Cats and kittens are ALL ABOUT drama.
deadheadzan about 4 years ago
Our IX is my favorite soap too. Looks like Puck is coming to the party with a double armload of stuff!
FreihEitner Premium Member about 4 years ago
It’s my favorite soap opera, too! And after yesterday’s soap fiasco, I guess a soap opera is right on cue.
Le'letha Premium Member about 4 years ago
I wonder if that’s work Puck is bringing along with him, or notes on Our IX Lives to keep track of everything going on…
fullmoondeb Premium Member about 4 years ago
Uh Oh. Somebody please tell Robin to step out of the room for a few days. He doesn’t want to see this show.
sugordon about 4 years ago
I wonder if Our Nine Lives will have a Halloween theme to it too. I hope so.
Strob Premium Member about 4 years ago
Does Puck’s phone case have little cat ears?
ctlum about 4 years ago
Finally!!! It’s been too long since I’ve seen Kit Chase!
Avatar_Hoodie about 4 years ago
With his phone, Puck shall capture every frame of our nine lives in great detail.
Sue Ellen about 4 years ago
When did Puck get a smart phone?
OliveO'Sudden about 4 years ago
Mmmmm…Kibble Mix. The secret is the Worcestershire sauce (not surprising, as it contains anchovies). ;) ♥
I Mad Am I about 4 years ago
Cat Ears on a phone sounds about right! But…. the other end… should either have a little tail… or some decent fangs! (Grin!)
Robin Harwood about 4 years ago
Sigh! Not more of this. I’ll stop watching for a while.
Robin Harwood about 4 years ago
And now for something completely different.
Ancient Peruvian alien cartoonists left their mark in Nazca.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-10-19/ancient-cat-glyph-found-in-perus-nazca-lines/12781128
face.less_b about 4 years ago
So if we’re lucky we may get two weeks of vaguely Halloweenish theme to OIXLs but absolutely nothing will happen. Two weeks in a soap opera is like 10 minutes in normal life when it comes to advancing a plot.
Lady Bri about 4 years ago
Burt’s looking very fetching! Those bright tawny eyes of his—soooo handsome! ❤ And mmmmm kibble mix! It’s meow good. :D
WelshRat Premium Member about 4 years ago
Bye, Robin!
Tog about 4 years ago
Cosy cattime with their soap. What could be nicer.
David 42 about 4 years ago
Is that trail kibble mix? Also, how about marshmallow kibble treats? Elvis probably likes spicy kibble mix.
ikini Premium Member about 4 years ago
Who is Natasha replying to?
DorseyBelle about 4 years ago
Well it is a good thing I woke up at oh-dark-thirty today because there is soooo much to love in today’s strip! First, the cell phone case has cat ears. Now I cannot live without one. Do I order one with cat ears, or can I glue ears on my current case? Second, Georgia’s signature on the Oh-so-realistic yellow notepad paper. Third – wait for it – BoCC!!! Then there’s Beatrix’s little face on the message from her. . . Wait a sec, Beatrix got out again?!? Poetic license, sure, for a cartoon cat, But I still want to report Bookstore Lady to Cat Protective Services. Nope, I’m not yet through listing. . . I spy a cute, hungry Robber Mouse. And aww, Puck, I drag all my work and notebooks in front of the TV too! And there you have my long list of things I adore in today’s strip. Now, if there are toe beans and I missed ‘em, I leave it to Cat1963 to note.
arolarson Premium Member about 4 years ago
Does this mean a loooooong IX special or is this a teaser for the Christmas special?
arolarson Premium Member about 4 years ago
OT Yen
Jungle Empress about 4 years ago
Pucky’s big smile! ♥
Pinemelon about 4 years ago
awww thats nice
Miss Mina about 4 years ago
I love Pucky’s adorable phone case!
GSD Mom Premium Member about 4 years ago
If Elvis feels he is neglecting his work, Puck will have more drama than anyone wants.
gyldenkam about 4 years ago
I MADE IT TO THE END! I’ve binged the entire archive of BCN, reruns and all, since September!
Michael G. about 4 years ago
Did anyone remember crying towels for the group?
cat19632001 about 4 years ago
What a lovely, happy smile Puck has.
diskus Premium Member about 4 years ago
Ugh , not the soap eech, ill try to be open minded but…….
Santana about 4 years ago
Gather all my work and I hurry to the break room
Must-see TV is my only ambition
With Burt, Bea and mice – this is the life
Bea is so thrilled her li’l fist starts pumping
On the ironing board Natasha starts jumping
With cats like me watching faithfully “Our IX Lives”
Watching “Our IX Lives”, while I try to make a living
With the Taggart fam’ly, it’s all taking and no giving
You will lose your mind when old cat Taggart always takes the credit
It’s enough to drive you crazy if you let it
“Our IX Lives”, with my attention and devotion
I neglect my work and never get a fat promotion
Want the soap to move ahead but the script won’t seem to let it
I swear sometimes that the writers just don’t get it
They let the Taggarts dream just to watch ’em shatter
It’s as if lives one thru eight just don’t matter
But Princess got dreams that’ll never be taken away
You’re in the same boat with a lotta your friends
Waiting for the day the captain’s ship’ll come in
And the tide’s gonna turn and it’s all gonna roll their way
Ha!
Watching “Our IX Lives”, while I try to get some work done
With dear friends it’s all kibble mix & fun
You will lose your mind when old cat Taggart always tries to fool ’em
It’s enough to drive you crazy that you just can’t school ’em
(9 to 5 – Dolly ❤️ Parton)
just another cat lover about 4 years ago
I have to hide it when ’Our IX Lives" comes on. I have a high school reputation to keep, after all. Also in HS, I swear it feels like everyone is constantly judging me.
I AM CARTOON LADY! about 4 years ago
Pop corn time!! Don’t worry Robin and Diskus, we won’t tell you what’s happening…well, maybe what’s happening with the daughter or, you know…; )
betsypoe about 4 years ago
Why do people think it’s ok to spew their crap on the comment section? If you don’t like a comic or a specific arc that’s fine. DON’T READ IT. But I am baffled by those that feel that they have the right to shape the story just because they read it.
Seems like nothing but complaints on my favorite comics the last few days. If I were an artist it would be hard enough to keep going in these difficult times.. and worse if I had to put up with BS every time someone doesn’t like an artistic choice.
Have you not read the arc with Sophie and the mail? It’s heartbreaking. Do you think that Georgia just made that up? No need to make it up with critics spreading their hate everyday in the comment section.
I’m an online gamer. I belong to a guild (which is a group of players with similar goals who work together). We have exactly one rule in guild chat…
Be nice or be silent.
Code the Enforcer about 4 years ago
Puck: “Well! This transcribing for Lupin will just have to wait!”
As I told sugordon just now, I’m hoping for a <>Dark Shadows<> slant in this soapy stuff to come!! :)
Oceanic about 4 years ago
Really?! Yay! I love the soap opera bits, and the thought that the kitties would have one (Our 9 Lives, no less!) just tickles me pink! Funny stuff!
notannaf about 4 years ago
Love Our IX Lives!
nerd warning about 4 years ago
This is the one soap opera I will watch.
mistercatworks about 4 years ago
Armand Iannucci did a bit about how different countries assign a different number of lives for cats. “In Greece, cats have 0 lives. Oh, I misread that, in Greece cats have Olives.”
scaeva Premium Member about 4 years ago
Today is:
Dress Like a Dork Day — How is this day different from other days …?
Examine Your Life Day — “The unexamined life is not worth living.” — Plato However, too much introspection gets in the way of improving it.
International Adjust Your Chair Day — If you can. The problem is, most of those who design chairs—adjustable or not—have not the faintest idea of the human body, especially the spine. “Adjustable” and “orthopedic” have become meaningless sales terms.
International Gin and Tonic Day —Especially for those with “designer” chairs … Just how much “spinal lubricant” do they think we can drink? Or is it perhaps that their inspiration comes out of a bottle?
National Seafood Bisque Day — “Bisque” literally means “crayfish soup.” If you consider lobster to be a sort of giant crayfish, I suppose. I’ve always been disappointed in lobster (I take after Elvis in this respect, as well, and wouldn’t eat it if I’d chased it and killed it six times). However, a good lobster bisque is divine, whereas “seafood” could be anything, and therefore mere chowder. Neither goes with quinoa.
FrannieL Premium Member about 4 years ago
Those two little/big girl kitties are so gorgeous. You just want to hug them.
Teto85 Premium Member about 4 years ago
The Mrs and I bingewatching A Place To Call Home.
Mr. Reader about 4 years ago
oh convoluted plot lines and random dramatic entrances, how I’ve missed you.
Andylit Premium Member about 4 years ago
Clark Update.
Bad and Good. Big stones. He is in surgery now. Prognosis is guardedly optimistic. This is a fairly common surgery, we caught it before he was too far gone and he is a strong young cat.
I will post again when the vet calls with an update.
Andylit Premium Member about 4 years ago
YOU PEOPLE ARE AWESOME!
Lisa and I both absolutely love this BC community. With all that is going on in the world this blog remains a safe haven filled with wonderful compassionate people. We share our ups and downs, our past and current stories and we all share our care. Our common bonds triumph over the petty concerns of the silly human world.
Thank you for all of your love and support over the years and hopefully for years to come. We all have so many more stories to live and share, and I cannot think of a better place outside our family than this wonderful group.
Maizing about 4 years ago
On Sundays I go to a friend’s house in the early evening for scripture study. Yesterday, as I was heading out the door, Visitor came onto the porch, so (of course) I had to put some cat food out for him.
When I got home a couple hours later, he was still there and greeted me.
about 4 years ago
There’s always time for Our IX Lives!
Mx Crazy Cat Person about 4 years ago
I love how Puck is juggling all his work. One wrong move and it would be disaster.
One Serious Cat about 4 years ago
Searched for “phone covers with cat ears” on Amazon and found several including https://www.amazon.com/MC-Fashion-iPhone-Whiskers-Silicone/dp/B01E7X123O/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=phone+cover+with+cat+ears&qid=1603134494&sr=8-4
Omigosh they’re adorable!
willie_mctell about 4 years ago
Thank Cat, Snowball, Angora, Kit Chase,…
ladykat about 4 years ago
I am anxiously awaiting this segment of Our IX Lives.
Hedgehog about 4 years ago
This seems like a good day to share Facebook links from last October featuring these sketches Georgia posted of ‘OIXL meets Dark Shawdows’ (and one ‘Phantom of the Opera’) for #inktober #drawlloween
https://www.facebook.com/breakingcatnewscomic/photos/2692872750758128
https://www.facebook.com/breakingcatnewscomic/photos/2688835107828559
https://www.facebook.com/breakingcatnewscomic/photos/2687837471261656
https://www.facebook.com/breakingcatnewscomic/photos/2684536338258436
https://www.facebook.com/breakingcatnewscomic/photos/2682569008455169
https://www.facebook.com/breakingcatnewscomic/photos/2680568625321874
knight1192a about 4 years ago
Great, there goes the strip for a while.
Andylit Premium Member about 4 years ago
CLARK UPDATE
All is well. He has a temporary catheter and will stay at the very least overnight, probably 2 nights.. Elevated liver enzymes, hopefully self correcting.
What was a partial blockage a couple days ago had turned into a total blockage. I don’t have full details yet as they have been very busy and the Vet hasn’t been able to give us a full report yet. More tomorrow as it develops.
Denny Wheeler Premium Member about 4 years ago
Isn’t somecat going to invite Goldie to the viewing party?
Erin Pierce about 4 years ago
(grabs popcorn, cold drink, and favorite afghan….makes kissing noises to bring kitteh(s) to the comfy chair)
maggijoseph Premium Member about 4 years ago
Poor Puck! He needs Beatrix to be his assistant again.
arolarson Premium Member about 4 years ago
Another Instagram from Georgia….neighbor female cat visiting and Goldie is channeling Tabitha.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CGiGhBjp2NO/?igshid=1wd9clfy64mn6
scaeva Premium Member about 4 years ago
Early notice: “Today is: …” may be delayed tomorrow. Just relax and be tacos …
OliverT about 4 years ago
“At last Drama!” My favourite line from the movie Soapdish.
CoffeeKitty37 about 4 years ago
Puckie’s phone case! ^^ <3