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George McGovern

(9,625 posts)
Wed Jul 2, 2025, 08:20 AM Jul 2025

KC's had a quiet week in our new home.


Just hanging out.


Watching us.


Curling up.


Toe Beans


Loves his cat tree.


Loves Mommy's recliner.


And the new couch.



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KC's had a quiet week in our new home. (Original Post) George McGovern Jul 2025 OP
I don't know, Allan, looks to me like KC doing the important 'kitty shake down'. Biophilic Jul 2025 #1
Yes, Biophilic. Each and every toe bean-touching surface. Nothing gets by him. Thanks! George McGovern Jul 2025 #7
Oh, thank you. Biophilic Jul 2025 #13
Good Deal. I feel happy! George McGovern Jul 2025 #36
Yep, giving the seal of kitty approval 😸 Deuxcents Jul 2025 #2
The "Good Catkeeping Seal of Approval?" Thank You Deuxcents! George McGovern Jul 2025 #8
We moved after 37 years in the same house. lark Jul 2025 #3
Sounds like Foggy claimed the new house as his own. Intrepid kitty. Thank You lark! George McGovern Jul 2025 #9
KC looks so content wendyb-NC Jul 2025 #4
Thank You wendyb-NC. He does, he is and he is getting comfortable with dog and mom and dad. George McGovern Jul 2025 #10
When toe beans stick out of the kitty condo you know all is well. Polly Hennessey Jul 2025 #5
You're so perceptive Polly. It seems you think like a cat. Thank You! George McGovern Jul 2025 #11
That is one contented, handsome puddy tat! But I think those niyad Jul 2025 #6
Oh, just a tad indeed niyad. I thought about erasing them, but they were part of the scene. George McGovern Jul 2025 #12
Oh, no, you mustn't erase them! I love the way the blue tint in his eyes, niyad Jul 2025 #14
OhNo, I'd just contemplated it. Your tablet's right on. I hadn't picked up the George McGovern Jul 2025 #15
You are most welcome. I read, and watch, a lot of British media, niyad Jul 2025 #16
I like the "theatre" variation of theater but usually... 3catwoman3 Jul 2025 #17
Please do 3catwoman3. I imagine some will appreciate it. Me, for one. George McGovern Jul 2025 #19
Some of the orthopedic practices in our area use the "orthopaedics" spelling. 3catwoman3 Jul 2025 #20
I actually have been an editor since high school, so I understand exactly niyad Jul 2025 #21
I hadda get up off the floor after slowly dropping and rolling in laughter! George McGovern Jul 2025 #23
I have done similar things in the past, and adding, "I simply cannot give my niyad Jul 2025 #25
Never until now have I seen such a reference to "custom", niyad. George McGovern Jul 2025 #28
And I have led a rather not-so-sheltered one. I also matronize, not patronize, niyad Jul 2025 #30
I tend to use "theatre" for those with stages and live performances, niyad Jul 2025 #22
Is that a personal preference of yours... 3catwoman3 Jul 2025 #33
A little of both. I saw the distinction discussed somewhere years ago, niyad Jul 2025 #35
KC is lookin' pretty chill in your new digs. 3catwoman3 Jul 2025 #18
He's faring better than we expected. KC is in acceptance of his new home. George McGovern Jul 2025 #24
I did notice you said "our new home" in today's OP... 3catwoman3 Jul 2025 #34
Took your cogent advice. Thanks again! George McGovern Jul 2025 #37
Pets turn a house into a home! PikaBlue Jul 2025 #26
They surely do PikaBlue! Thank You! George McGovern Jul 2025 #29
So glad he's getting adjusted & glad he has his tree cubby to hang out in. SheltieLover Jul 2025 #27
Ty SL! He is and he does! George McGovern Jul 2025 #31
Watching his new territory like a hawk. SheltieLover Jul 2025 #32
Like a Kitty Hawk? George McGovern Jul 2025 #38
Why, yes, now that you mention it. SheltieLover Jul 2025 #39
Adorable 💙💙 TommieMommy Jul 2025 #40
Thank You So Much TommieMommy! George McGovern Jul 2025 #41

Biophilic

(6,119 posts)
1. I don't know, Allan, looks to me like KC doing the important 'kitty shake down'.
Wed Jul 2, 2025, 08:34 AM
Jul 2025

Making sure every surface is set up perfectly for a superior kitty.

Biophilic

(6,119 posts)
13. Oh, thank you.
Wed Jul 2, 2025, 11:52 AM
Jul 2025

I love these story series of photos. I gives me a chance to enjoy another’s story. Besides your photos are always a joy to look at.

lark

(25,517 posts)
3. We moved after 37 years in the same house.
Wed Jul 2, 2025, 09:02 AM
Jul 2025

Our kitty, Foggy, had a time exploring every inch of the new house, finding his new hidey holes and finding his fave blankies to nuzzle and sleep on.

wendyb-NC

(4,489 posts)
4. KC looks so content
Wed Jul 2, 2025, 09:44 AM
Jul 2025

He's a handsome cat and he is comfortable in his new home with Shadow and his humans. Great pictures, I hope you are rested up after your move, and feeling like the new place is your home. It looks to have good natural light.

George McGovern

(9,625 posts)
10. Thank You wendyb-NC. He does, he is and he is getting comfortable with dog and mom and dad.
Wed Jul 2, 2025, 11:42 AM
Jul 2025

We're getting there. Most all boxes are emptied out and contents put away. It is becoming home. This house has windows throughout. Lots of good natural light. Thanks for noticing!

Polly Hennessey

(8,212 posts)
5. When toe beans stick out of the kitty condo you know all is well.
Wed Jul 2, 2025, 10:05 AM
Jul 2025

“Yes, my new home will do just fine.” KC has spoken.

niyad

(127,693 posts)
6. That is one contented, handsome puddy tat! But I think those
Wed Jul 2, 2025, 10:23 AM
Jul 2025

sneakers are just a tad large for his delicate paws.

George McGovern

(9,625 posts)
12. Oh, just a tad indeed niyad. I thought about erasing them, but they were part of the scene.
Wed Jul 2, 2025, 11:47 AM
Jul 2025

Thank You for your kind comment. Been quite some time since seeing, hearing "puddy tat"!

niyad

(127,693 posts)
14. Oh, no, you mustn't erase them! I love the way the blue tint in his eyes,
Wed Jul 2, 2025, 12:02 PM
Jul 2025

and whiskers, echo the colour of the shoes. Or is that just the way my tablet is displaying?

George McGovern

(9,625 posts)
15. OhNo, I'd just contemplated it. Your tablet's right on. I hadn't picked up the
Wed Jul 2, 2025, 01:55 PM
Jul 2025

shoes' colour (like your spelling) in his eyes. Thank You!

niyad

(127,693 posts)
16. You are most welcome. I read, and watch, a lot of British media,
Wed Jul 2, 2025, 02:29 PM
Jul 2025

and it shows in both my speech and my writing.

3catwoman3

(27,839 posts)
17. I like the "theatre" variation of theater but usually...
Wed Jul 2, 2025, 03:58 PM
Jul 2025

...don't use it, fearing people will think I am making a mistake. Maybe I'll start using it here.

3catwoman3

(27,839 posts)
20. Some of the orthopedic practices in our area use the "orthopaedics" spelling.
Wed Jul 2, 2025, 04:14 PM
Jul 2025

I've never seen any place use "paediatrics."

The is a pediatric dental office in our neighborhood that is called Kid's Dentist, and someday I will probably give in to my temptation to stop by there and ask then if they only have one patient. It should be Kids' Dentist, damnit!

I often suspect I must have been an English teacher or editor in a previous incarnation. Incorrect language uses bugs the hell out of me.

niyad

(127,693 posts)
21. I actually have been an editor since high school, so I understand exactly
Wed Jul 2, 2025, 05:15 PM
Jul 2025

Last edited Wed Jul 2, 2025, 07:00 PM - Edit history (1)

what you mean. It is painful to read, and painful to hear.

George McGovern

(9,625 posts)
23. I hadda get up off the floor after slowly dropping and rolling in laughter!
Wed Jul 2, 2025, 06:33 PM
Jul 2025

You ever satisfy that temptation I wanna know 'bout it.

niyad

(127,693 posts)
25. I have done similar things in the past, and adding, "I simply cannot give my
Wed Jul 2, 2025, 06:55 PM
Jul 2025

custom to a company that cannot even properly spell whatever it is that they are doing."

George McGovern

(9,625 posts)
28. Never until now have I seen such a reference to "custom", niyad.
Wed Jul 2, 2025, 07:09 PM
Jul 2025

According "Oxford Languages" — custom also refers to:
BRITISH
"regular dealings with a shop or business by customers."
"'if you keep me waiting, I will take my custom elsewhere'"

Thank You! (I've led a sheltered life . . .)

niyad

(127,693 posts)
30. And I have led a rather not-so-sheltered one. I also matronize, not patronize,
Wed Jul 2, 2025, 07:43 PM
Jul 2025

establishments, which tends to confuse people (think Kristin Lems' song "Talkin' Gender Neutral Blues"!), and amuse me.

niyad

(127,693 posts)
22. I tend to use "theatre" for those with stages and live performances,
Wed Jul 2, 2025, 05:17 PM
Jul 2025

and "theater" for movie houses.

niyad

(127,693 posts)
35. A little of both. I saw the distinction discussed somewhere years ago,
Wed Jul 2, 2025, 09:53 PM
Jul 2025

and it stuck with me.

George McGovern

(9,625 posts)
24. He's faring better than we expected. KC is in acceptance of his new home.
Wed Jul 2, 2025, 06:45 PM
Jul 2025

His people are adjusting and adapting. Don't know if you knew where we moved from, but for 23 years there we built a horse-boarding farm, riders welcomed to and rode our obstacle course. It all got to be too much, so we're here. All is good. Thank You for asking.

KC's "sister" Shadow is acclimating well enough.

3catwoman3

(27,839 posts)
34. I did notice you said "our new home" in today's OP...
Wed Jul 2, 2025, 09:17 PM
Jul 2025

...after my moment of panic yesterday.

PikaBlue

(367 posts)
26. Pets turn a house into a home!
Wed Jul 2, 2025, 07:00 PM
Jul 2025

If the cat approves, surely your new home will be a place of joy, peace, and new memories to treasure.

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