Topic: Bramble's Stubborn Adventure (Read 62237 times)

DaveD · « **Reply #255 on:** July 16, 2018, 18:20:56 PM »

I will for now, though she doesn't really give me much choice!
Bramble can look after herself pretty well, but I'll be looking more seriously at getting her in when November approaches, and probably keeping her in until the new year, that whole period now being firework season.

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #254 on:** July 16, 2018, 18:04:23 PM »

LILY IS BEAUTIFUL

I WOULD LEY BRAMBLE DO HER OWN THING TBH

DaveD · « **Reply #253 on:** July 16, 2018, 17:18:08 PM »

Well Lily's in today, and Bramble's close by. Getting Lily in was like living in the pages of the Beano! I put some of her favourite food inside the back door, then left the door ajar with some string tied to the handle, and trailed the string around the corner and waited. As soon as I heard the bowl move I pulled the string and caught her!
It's only thin string though, so if I want to try this trick with Bramble I'm going to have to find something stronger. She'll probably hurl herself at the door if she sees it closing!

DaveD · « **Reply #252 on:** July 16, 2018, 12:01:24 PM »

Both of them stayed out last night, but they were both nearby. Bramble even got close enough that I could have grabbed her, if there hadn't been a bin in the way, and she only moved away because Lily leapt on her!
It's very overcast today, so hopefully it'll rain and I can at least get Lily in!

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #251 on:** July 16, 2018, 07:35:59 AM »

Well done, Dave. I know what you mean though - tricks like that, you can only use the once and then you're done for.

Judecat (Paula) · « **Reply #250 on:** July 15, 2018, 00:18:28 AM »

Liy is the silver tabby, Bramble, the dark one.

Misa · « **Reply #249 on:** July 14, 2018, 23:42:25 PM »

THEY ARE BEAUTIFUL CATS, WHICH ONE IS WHICH

DaveD · « **Reply #248 on:** July 13, 2018, 18:59:00 PM »

Lily spent two nights out last weekend, but she's more trusting than Bramble, so easier to trick! On the third evening when she thought she'd be staying out, she kept sneaking in for food, then running off when she heard me approach, so I tied some string to the door handle and waited round the corner, and when she went for the food I pulled the string. It'll be a while before I can use that one again on Lily, and it won't work at all on Bramble - she's far too cautious!
The second day with rain, and Bramble's making good use of the kennel. I'm not ging near her if I can help it, unless it's to put out food. Hopefully she'll relax enough eventually that I can catch her.

Judecat (Paula) · « **Reply #247 on:** July 13, 2018, 18:18:22 PM »

Dey iz nawtey kittiez.

Spechullie dat Bramble. Eye Mus learn mowr, Pippin.

dawnf · « **Reply #246 on:** July 13, 2018, 08:31:36 AM »

at least you know where they are, they are such pretty girls

DaveD · « **Reply #245 on:** July 12, 2018, 19:44:02 PM »

The pair of them in next door's yard again today. It wasn't as hot today as it has been, but warm and dry, so they needed some shade.
After I got Lily in, the heavens opened up. That still wasn't enough to bring Bramble in, but she has, at long last started using the kennel. Previously she'd only used it as a feeding station, but she's in there now, sheltering from the rain. No photo, unfortunately, if I open the door she runs off!

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #244 on:** July 04, 2018, 06:45:28 AM »

What are they like? Must admit, we're seeing very little of our 3 in this fabulous weather, although Malt at least has been happily playing in the garden - she loves watching all the activity from the birds, bees, frogs and flies

Your gate looks a lot like ours, Dave.

DaveD · « **Reply #243 on:** July 03, 2018, 17:22:56 PM »

I'll have to ask the landlord about a new gate. I'll just keep patching it up for now.

In the meantime, it looks like the cats are embarrassed by the state of the gate, and have taken to sleeping in next door's back yard!
At least Bramble is still staying close to home.

Judecat (Paula) · « **Reply #242 on:** June 10, 2018, 21:31:33 PM »

Little so and so's.

I think you need a new gate Dave.

DaveD · « **Reply #241 on:** June 10, 2018, 21:25:47 PM »

Both of the little are just sitting there taunting me. If I step outside, they scarper!

Judecat (Paula) · « **Reply #240 on:** June 03, 2018, 15:03:13 PM »

Save me watering my pots.

DaveD · « **Reply #239 on:** June 03, 2018, 14:51:21 PM »

Rain would be nice too!

Judecat (Paula) · « **Reply #238 on:** June 03, 2018, 14:00:01 PM »

I think Bramble is beyond stubborn now. Pig headed may be nearer the truth. You must be the only person in Britain, apart from Andrew who suffers in the warmer weather, that is praying for Winter.

DaveD · « **Reply #237 on:** June 03, 2018, 11:49:00 AM »

Yes, Lily came in, and wasn't allowed out again until this morning!
I don't think either of them will be in a hurry to come in until it gets a lot cooler.

Lyn (Slugsta) · « **Reply #236 on:** June 03, 2018, 11:31:54 AM »

Dave, did you manage to get Lily in eventually?

It is good news that Bramble is staying closer - but it would be even better if she came home!

DaveD · « **Reply #235 on:** June 02, 2018, 20:00:34 PM »

I stayed up until after 7 this morning trying to get Lily in. Luckily I'd already done all my shopping for the weekend so I had time to catch up on sleep!
On a brighter note, Bramble is staying closer for longer, though she still runs off if I get too close.

Judecat (Paula) · « **Reply #234 on:** June 02, 2018, 19:33:00 PM »

Norty Bramble, Lily not being far behind.

DaveD · « **Reply #233 on:** May 29, 2018, 21:47:54 PM »

Well, at least Lily comes in (eventually!)
And Bramble is staying close to home a lot more often than last time.
I've covered the trap with some cheap pet mats/blankets, and left it closed. Bramble walks past it to get to her food so, in time, I might be able to set it and catch her.

Lyn (Slugsta) · « **Reply #232 on:** May 29, 2018, 21:33:05 PM »

Dave, I am sorry that your girlies are being 'dirty stop outs'

DaveD · « **Reply #231 on:** May 29, 2018, 13:20:44 PM »

She's still staying out sadly, but coming in for food. The trap didn't work, I think it must have upset her the first time, and she's wary of it now.
I though I might have better luck during the heavy rain, but no. In fact, Lily has started staying out late and, during some thunderstorms, stayed out until 4 in the morning! I think it's too warm to make them want to be indoors.
Roll on winter!

Judecat (Paula) · « **Reply #230 on:** May 29, 2018, 04:14:55 AM »

What is going on with Bramble Dave? It's ages since you posted about her.

DaveD · « **Reply #229 on:** May 11, 2018, 10:53:52 AM »

Unfortunately not. I've got to go out for a few hours today, but I'll be setting the trap when I come home, with some really smelly food that I know she likes!

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #228 on:** May 11, 2018, 07:04:25 AM »

Any joy with Bramble, Dave?

Lyn (Slugsta) · « **Reply #227 on:** May 07, 2018, 14:21:16 PM »

Oh Dave! What pickle she is

DaveD · « **Reply #226 on:** May 07, 2018, 11:49:02 AM »

Yep! She's still coming in to eat, but she won't let me shut her in. In fact, she's in now, eating, but if I move an inch, she'll bolt.
There's rain forecast in the next few days, so I'll see what happens then, and leave the kennel door open at night. If she doesn't come in, and stay in, soon, I'll get the trap out again, but I don't want to overuse that option in case she gets wise to it.

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #225 on:** May 07, 2018, 06:25:52 AM »

Oh Dave.

Nooooo!

DaveD · « **Reply #224 on:** May 06, 2018, 13:00:10 PM »

....AND she's off again. I didn't see her at all yesterday after she went out in the morning, and I was starting to panic. I was about to post on a local Facebook lost pets page, when she came in for some food. She ran off when I moved towards the door, so I don't think I'll be able to relax for a while.
Nothing's happened to scare her off, as far as I can tell, I think she's just enjoying the warm weather, so I'll be hoping for rain soon!

Judecat (Paula) · « **Reply #223 on:** May 04, 2018, 20:42:56 PM »

Typical cat, everything on her own terms.

I am pleased that you didn't have to go through all that again Dave.

DaveD · « **Reply #222 on:** May 04, 2018, 20:01:52 PM »

I had a worrying start to the week. On Monday, Bramble wouldn't come in, and ran off whenever she saw me. I thought I was back at square one, and that I'd have to get the trap out again, but then around 8 in the evening she appeared at the door, waiting patiently to be let in!
It's a bit tricky with two cats that are in the habit of staying out. Lily was in, so I shut an inside door to keep her in, leaving the outside door open so Bramble wouldn't feel shut out.
The rest of the week, both of them have come in at a reasonable time, so I've (mostly) stopped worrying!

Judecat (Paula) · « **Reply #221 on:** April 13, 2018, 23:24:47 PM »

Flying snot is never a good plan Dave, I'd stick with Bramble too.

Sorry Kay.

Try a shower cap whilst watching telly.

DaveD · « **Reply #220 on:** April 13, 2018, 16:45:22 PM »

The walls between my house and next door are a bit thin, so I use headphones when I watch television. Having said that, when I'm not watching telly, Bramble's snoring is fairly quiet, and oddly soothing, so I'll stick with Bramble thanks!

Kay and Penny · « **Reply #219 on:** April 13, 2018, 15:57:29 PM »

my Tosker always sleeps on the back of my chair - unfortunately as he has major congestion problems his noisy breathing makes it difficult for me to hear the TV - and then there are the regular bouts of intense sneezing accompanied by flying snot

so if you ever care to do a swop with Bramble ....................................

DaveD · « **Reply #218 on:** April 13, 2018, 15:26:44 PM »

Bramble's only been doing this since her "Stubborn Adventure". She's slept there before, but has always run off when I've approached. Now she stays there when I sit down, and I get frequent neck massages!
I wasn't sure she'd continue with Clio gone, but she has.

Dawn F · « **Reply #217 on:** April 13, 2018, 13:57:07 PM »

hard to believe she hasn't always been on the back of the chair!

DaveD · « **Reply #216 on:** April 12, 2018, 22:11:55 PM »

Bramble seems to have settled down after the loss of Clio. I was worried that she'd be skittish, especially after she saw the carrier, which she really doesn't like!
For the last few weeks, the pair of them have been cosying up on the back of my chair, and I've just noticed she seems to be leaving room for Clio.

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