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The Secret: E.H.A.B.R.
I'm taking care of a friend's cat and plants this week. She left a detailed list for the plants, which is good because I'm pretty clueless in that area (sorry Duncan, sorry Burton). For her cat, Potter, she covered the basics: give him this much food, check his water, change the litter on Wednesday. That sort of thing.
The last item in the instructions for Potter said:
"Extra hugs and belly rubs."
And that's when I realized the true value of what I was holding. On the tiny slip of paper in my very hand was written the secret to living a happy life. Extra Hugs And Belly Rubs. (E.H.A.B.R.!!!)
Knowing this presents three problems for a single man:
#1 - it's hard to hug yourself, and rubbing your own belly lacks that certain something, if you know what I mean (and I know you do).
#2 - time. Let's face it, you're not likely to get extra hugs on a first date. Hugs? Sure... but "extra hugs"? Not likely. And belly rubs are out of the question.
#3 - and this one is key: her cat isn't going to let just anyone rub its belly, and neither am I, and neither are you. First, I had to win the cat over. Earn its trust, build a bond. That sort of thing. Now that her cat realizes I'm a good guy (not to mention a damn fine belly rubber), good times are had.
If only women were as easy to win over as cats.
Then again, last night when I rubbed Potter's belly, he sent a claw through my top of my hand when he was done with the rubbing and ready for some playing.
I'm more the sensitive type really... I mean, I'm all for belly rubbing leading to further caressing, but I don't like it rough.
...and just to clarify, further caressing for Potter involves the scratching of his ears and petting of his back.
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::::: | Posted Tuesday, Jun 20 2006 at 12:00 AM
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chantel said:
I've found the same to be true. Although I'm pretty good at rubbing my own belly in emergencies. :)
I wish my cat weren't such a jerk!
::::: | Posted June 20, 2006 11:45 AM
Christie said:
What an adorable cat! We have a local stray who does the same thing--plays the coquette and then attacks one's hand when the invitation to rub her belly is accepted. Hang in there, Rob . . . if Gary and I managed to find each other, surely there is a wonderful belly-rubber out there for you, too.
::::: | Posted June 20, 2006 7:31 PM
Me! said:
Potter's pretty cool as far as cats go, and that's coming from a cat-guy. He's tough to get great photos of though because he'll be too busy playing and inspecting the camera. Ahh well.
::::: | Posted June 21, 2006 11:13 AM
J said:
My Cat Mia is a fan of the love bites...then again..so am I!
::::: | Posted June 21, 2006 1:46 PM
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