I know we are all creatures of habit, but Hobbes has GOT to be the worst. It's like he has OCD or something. Not that there is anything wrong with that--well, unless I want to get to work on time or do something other than hold the door open for him for hours. Sheesh.
The above is a simple drawing of our family room. It includes nice things like couches, a rug, a coffee table and Hobbes favorite thing ever--the cat door to outside.
And while he begs to go out, homeboy just can't bring himself to actually walk to the door and go out. Nope. There is this whole silly routine that he goes through before he actually goes out the door. And while this routine is nifty and all, it is annoying because it takes him on a freaking tour of the whole family room while I stand there and wait....and wait.....and wait .....to let him out. Sigh.
Note the black cat paws--these mark the most logical and quickest path to the back door from the rest of the house. It requires minimal steps and gets a certain kitty out the door super-fast to go chase bugs and other assorted intruders in our yard. Make note that this is NOT the path that Hobbes uses to go out.
Now, take a gander at the red cat paws--these mark the most ridiculous path to the door EVER. It starts out great, but it soon goes under the coffee table, over the rug, around the rocker, over to the door to see if it's nice outside and then circles back, around the small couch, under the window, and THEN to the door. THIS is the path that Hobbes takes. Sigh.
It's hell every freaking day. AND every freaking time he wants to go out. So, if it is cold and I don't leave access to the cat door available, homeboy does this dance a good 5-15 times a day. (I'd like to make a note here that I would like to have a life other than holding the door open for a certain orange stripey cat.)
And god forbid if the weather is inclimate and he can't decide IF he really does want to go out after his parade of stripeyness--we can do this entire dance and he won't go out. It is at this point that I threaten death as an option.
Ugh. This is my life.
20 comments:
Haha ~ sounds like Hobbes is very set in his ways! Well just think, he's getting extra exercise going the long way! :)
xo Catherine
Now THAT is the funniest Hobbes pic I have ever seen here :-))))
My job doesn't put a smile on my face first thing in the morning and a man sure as doesn't. But you omg I leave for work with tears from laughing.
Oh, stop. My side is killing me!
The death threat is an idle one. Isn't it?
I like maps a lot. This one makes the point graphically, so to speak.
wv: princepl. Yep, that's me.
My cats go from the front windows to the back windows without ever touching the floor - a long narrow house is a cat's delight.
That would be: table under front window to recliner, across side table, across sofa onto chair across dining table onto chair; leap to counter then to utility table and then to counter under back window. Voila! a trip of approx 43 feet without ever touching the floor!
Who knows what goes through their little heads? And threatening death? Aw, come on they know it's an empty threat. We used to try to scare our Siamese cat with "We'll sell you to a Chinese restaurant" with Frank and BB, it's "You're going back to the home" . Idle threats and they know it.
Your stripey guard cat must be sure that the house will be safe for you before he goes out to play. You wouldn't want him to be negligent in doing his duty, would you?
Weirdo- I guess they just have to find control somehow. Do whatever makes you feel the silliest!
Who's running the household?
Lin, this was the funniest post ever. I'm crying here
Tracy
The dam cat likes the road less traveled...and why wouldn't he!
Maybe Hobbes does have a case of OCD. Does he tap exactly 5 times on the table every time he passes it? I thought so.
He is just taking the scenic route! Obviously, Hobbes is lucky enough to have the time to stop and smell the roses....so to speak! We should all be more Hobbes-like!
Looks like one of those nifty diagrams in a vintage murder mystery book. Let's hope it doesn't become a real murder diagram one day when you get too fed up!
Easiest path does not apply to cats! This post is hilarious Lin! Hobbes is just endless entertainment!
He must be inspecting everything first to make sure it is all in order before he leaves. Cats do have some strange routines. I love Hobbes!
Catherine--I don't know what he is doing, but it drives me NUTS!!
Helene--Thank goodness we have Hobbes, Helene. :)
Vanilla--When you are standing there for those minutes waiting for his dance to end, death isn't a bad option. You ought to hear Joe yelling when he's on door duty! :P
Grace--I think your cats are more creative than Hobbes!! I like that they don't dirty their feet.
Chuck--Sheesh. It's CRAZY, Chuck. And you stand there for what seems like eternity.
Nancy--I haven't figured out why he does this, but it is maddening! Especially when it is cold and I'm freezing waiting for him to get there.
Pricilla--Uh....not me??
Tracy--I'm glad YOU think this is funny. ;)
Jodi--Is it the adventure? Or just the fact that he can? I don't know, but it is hell. Pure hell each day.
Daisy--No, but he does have to rub his tail on the underside of the coffee table. Does that count?
Hot Rocks--Oh my gosh--it takes him FOREVER to do this! Joe goes nuts if it is his turn to let him out.
Sharky--Hahaha! Yes, that is exactly what that looks like. Or "Clue"---It was Col. Mustard in the family room with the cat toy....
Beaded Tail--Entertaining isn't exactly the word I'm using to describe him. It's more "Pain in the ***"!
Karen--I love when you think he's coming around and taking the short cut and then.....NOPE! He has to loop around and go under the window. Arrrrrggggh! He is quite the character. It's a good thing we love him.
That reminds me of that comic strip, I think it's called family circus. I always thought that everyone loved a parade :)
Ann--You are sooo right! I remember when they did those footprint comics!! Maybe that is where I got the idea. Maybe that is where HOBBES got the idea too!
Hobbes is totally messing with you on purpose. I can't believe that he takes the long way around when he could be outside, catching bugs. Silly kitty!
Lin- I know I'm late to the Hobbes party here, but just wanted to say how hilarious this was! Every morning, our Shadow has to find some kind of plastic to chew on upstairs before descending the steps for breakfast. Weirdo!
We all studies Hobbes path and see dat you are a very LUCKY lady. Based on your drawing the mighty Hobbes never once set a foot on your sofas or chairs. You should be very thankful to his highness. Not only do you have hairfree furniture you get plenty of excercise so you don't have to do the Zumba dance anymore.
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