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Non-Wargaming Discussion => Chat & News => Topic started by: fsn on 22 November 2013, 11:03:06 AM

Title: Ding dong the Cat is gone!
Post by: fsn on 22 November 2013, 11:03:06 AM
The Cat has gone! No more "miow, miow, miow, miow, burp, miow". No kitchen minefield in the morning (puke and/or poop). I'm able to open doors and windows without fear of being passed by a pushy wimp.

I have learned that one small cat produced a large number of malodorous whiffs, I prefer cleaning up cold puke to warm, and there are far too many types of feline nutrition.

Now he's gone, and the painting table is out. However, first job is to sort out the small lead mountain that has accumulated during the last few months.  
http://www.flickr.com/photos/109558009@N08/10991550936/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/109558009@N08/10991550936/)

I've also put together a couple of Centurions and am amazed at how large, majestic and reassuring they are compared to the tiny T34/85!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/109558009@N08/10991455395/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/109558009@N08/10991455395/)

In my sojourn I set up a flickr account, but I can't seem to insert photos. Any suggestions? (and keep it nice!)  

I also have a confession to make. I may have suggested in a few posts that Pendraken should produce a T35. A little voice suggested that I could order a Minifiigs version ... or ... well there was something about kneecaps. So, given the gentle remonstrating I ordered some T35's from Minifigs. Firstly, the ordering system there is sub-optimal. Secondly, the amount of flash on the product was awful. This though, makes me realise how good Pendraken are and how fortunate we are to have them.

 

Title: Re: Ding dong the Cat is gone!
Post by: petercooman on 22 November 2013, 11:11:28 AM
That's more of a lead hill  :P :P
Title: Re: Ding dong the Cat is gone!
Post by: Fenton on 22 November 2013, 11:14:44 AM
I have bought Minifigs tanks n the past and they are nice but fiddly to build, this was when they were still in southmapton so not sure what there like now
Title: Re: Ding dong the Cat is gone!
Post by: barbarian on 22 November 2013, 11:21:03 AM
Modern tanks are huge. I didn't realise.
Title: Re: Ding dong the Cat is gone!
Post by: Matt J on 22 November 2013, 11:56:48 AM
FSN what size is the centurion (track length and width)? I was thinking of getting one but wasn't sure on the base size.

Thanks

Matt
Title: Re: Ding dong the Cat is gone!
Post by: petercooman on 22 November 2013, 12:06:34 PM
When the centurion came out, FSN was sent the first piece.

Upon receiving the gift from the dark lords, the beggar cried tears of happinnes wich ran all over the centurion. Upon touching the cold hard metal the tears formed under the centurion, lifting it up from the table putting it closer to the undeserving and cured into an eternal piedestal.

The base size is thus entirely dependant on how much you really want the divine centurion!
Title: Re: Ding dong the Cat is gone!
Post by: Lord Kermit of Birkenhead on 22 November 2013, 12:36:28 PM
Poor mistreated cat.

IanS
Title: Re: Ding dong the Cat is gone!
Post by: fsn on 22 November 2013, 02:59:38 PM
The hull is about 55mm x 23mm. Overall height about 21mm to turret top.

Title: Re: Ding dong the Cat is gone!
Post by: Techno on 22 November 2013, 03:06:56 PM
Your cat's got a hull ?? ;)
Cheers - Phil.
Title: Re: Ding dong the Cat is gone!
Post by: Matt J on 22 November 2013, 03:36:31 PM
QuoteThe hull is about 55mm x 23mm. Overall height about 21mm to turret top.

Cheers matey.

Mine is going to be based on the one on display at RAF Cosford, looted and recommissioned.
Title: Re: Ding dong the Cat is gone!
Post by: fsn on 22 November 2013, 08:02:15 PM
Post a pic when it's done.

Can't have too many Centurions, can we?
Title: Re: Ding dong the Cat is gone!
Post by: Last Hussar on 23 November 2013, 12:10:27 PM
Yes.
Title: Re: Ding dong the Cat is gone!
Post by: Matt J on 23 November 2013, 07:09:01 PM
QuotePost a pic when it's done

of course, although i'm going to use a bit of artistic license and apply some berlin brigade camo
Title: Re: Ding dong the Cat is gone!
Post by: Ithoriel on 24 November 2013, 12:59:28 AM
Quote from: Matt of Munslow on 23 November 2013, 07:09:01 PM
of course, although i'm going to use a bit of artistic license and apply some berlin brigade camo

We're wargamers ... it's not "artistic license" it's "alternative history" :)

Looking forward to the pics
Title: Re: Ding dong the Cat is gone!
Post by: Hertsblue on 25 November 2013, 10:27:53 AM
Quote from: Matt of Munslow on 23 November 2013, 07:09:01 PM
of course, although i'm going to use a bit of artistic license and apply some berlin brigade camo

Was that the one designed by Picasso in his cubist period?  :D
Title: Re: Ding dong the Cat is gone!
Post by: Orcs on 25 November 2013, 05:39:40 PM

What did happen to the cat?



Our cat tried to commit suicide - it puked or possibly crapped in "my den".


I demanded three good reasons  from my partner why I should not kill it.  The answers she gave are below

1 Jessica (step daughter) will be very upset.  If you upset her you will get no sex from me for a month
2 Alex (other step daughter) will be very upset. If you upset her you will get no sex from me for a month - PS these months are cumulative
3 I will be upset and you will get no sex from me  for a month  - these months ar :de cumulative.

With three very convincing reasons - The cat still lives - until I can fake an accident or chase it under an oncomming vehicle anyway :d :d :d

Title: Re: Ding dong the Cat is gone!
Post by: petercooman on 25 November 2013, 05:44:55 PM
Why risk three months of sex, if they can get a knew cat the day after anyway...
Title: Re: Ding dong the Cat is gone!
Post by: Orcs on 25 November 2013, 05:46:56 PM
Quote from: petercooman on 25 November 2013, 05:44:55 PM
Why risk three months of sex, if they can get a knew cat the day after anyway...

I don't want ANY cat in the house.
Title: Re: Ding dong the Cat is gone!
Post by: Fenton on 25 November 2013, 06:03:17 PM
Cats are cool
Title: Re: Ding dong the Cat is gone!
Post by: fsn on 25 November 2013, 06:05:00 PM
Three months of sex - well that's only twice isn't it?

I was only cat-sitting while my ex found herself a new house.


Quote from: Fenton on 25 November 2013, 06:03:17 PM
Cats are cool
There are exceptions.
Title: Re: Ding dong the Cat is gone!
Post by: petercooman on 25 November 2013, 06:27:04 PM
TWICE in three months?

You must be winded  :O) :O)
Title: Re: Ding dong the Cat is gone!
Post by: Hertsblue on 26 November 2013, 08:33:05 AM
Anyone know how to stop the little b ******ds crapping all over your garden?  >:( >:( >:(
Title: Re: Ding dong the Cat is gone!
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 26 November 2013, 08:35:34 AM
Orange peel and chilli powder.  :-$
Title: Re: Ding dong the Cat is gone!
Post by: Hertsblue on 26 November 2013, 08:40:27 AM
No flame-throwers, then? Shame.  :d
Title: Re: Ding dong the Cat is gone!
Post by: Techno on 26 November 2013, 09:04:06 AM
Get next door to get a sand pit.....They'll use that in preference.  ;)
I'm more concerned about dealing with any rats that the chicken feed attracts.....But nicely under control (famous last words) at the moment...Huzzah !
Cheers - Phil.
Title: Re: Ding dong the Cat is gone!
Post by: Orcs on 26 November 2013, 10:50:36 AM
Quote from: Techno on 26 November 2013, 09:04:06 AM
Get next door to get a sand pit.....They'll use that in preference.  ;)
I'm more concerned about dealing with any rats that the chicken feed attracts.....But nicely under control (famous last words) at the moment...Huzzah !
Cheers - Phil.

Air Rifle, bait and Patience.
Title: Re: Ding dong the Cat is gone!
Post by: Orcs on 26 November 2013, 10:52:56 AM
Quote from: fsn on 25 November 2013, 06:05:00 PM
Three months of sex - well that's only twice isn't it?


It was when I was with the Ex  -but now thats not even a weekends worth   :d :d :d
Title: Re: Ding dong the Cat is gone!
Post by: Nosher on 26 November 2013, 12:20:31 PM
Cats are like Ginger women - sent from hades itself to ruin mankind and make a mess of soft furnishings
Title: Re: Ding dong the Cat is gone!
Post by: Leon on 26 November 2013, 04:17:26 PM
Quote from: Nosher on 26 November 2013, 12:20:31 PM
Cats are like Ginger women - sent from hades itself to ruin mankind and make a mess of soft furnishings

=O
Title: Re: Ding dong the Cat is gone!
Post by: Hertsblue on 27 November 2013, 09:58:15 AM
Quote from: Nosher on 26 November 2013, 12:20:31 PM
Cats are like Ginger women - sent from hades itself to ruin mankind and make a mess of soft furnishings

Do they sh*t in the garden too?  :D
Title: Re: Ding dong the Cat is gone!
Post by: petercooman on 27 November 2013, 11:50:38 AM
Only when they are hammered
Title: Re: Ding dong the Cat is gone!
Post by: Nosher on 27 November 2013, 11:58:17 AM
Quote from: Hertsblue on 27 November 2013, 09:58:15 AM
Do they sh*t in the garden too?  :D

Far too lazy for that - they have a thing for doing it on their own doorstep
Title: Re: Ding dong the Cat is gone!
Post by: Fenton on 27 November 2013, 12:10:41 PM
Quote from: Just a few Orcs on 26 November 2013, 10:50:36 AM
Air Rifle, bait and Patience.

I have the same feelings about dogs that sh*t on he pavement and bark all night
Title: Re: Ding dong the Cat is gone!
Post by: petercooman on 27 November 2013, 02:07:38 PM
You live on my bock?  :P :P
Title: Re: Ding dong the Cat is gone!
Post by: FierceKitty on 27 November 2013, 02:33:32 PM
Quote from: Fenton on 25 November 2013, 06:03:17 PM
Cats are cool
If cool expresses approbation, cats are liquid nitrogen.
Title: Re: Ding dong the Cat is gone!
Post by: Techno on 27 November 2013, 05:21:32 PM
Which is why you should never touch one without wearing extra-reinforced safety gloves.  :D
Cheers - Phil.
Title: Re: Ding dong the Cat is gone!
Post by: Matt J on 27 November 2013, 05:55:39 PM
they should 'discover' a link between domestic cats and bovine TB. A cat cull would be far more popular than a badger cull. I hate the little b*stards they're really destructive on the local wildlife.
I like dogs and horses and can appreciate they enrich peoples lives, but cats all they do is torture, kill, maim, sleep and sh*t everywhere (except their owners property).

I really hate the little sods  >:(

(apologies to any cat lovers - my mom has 3 - I hate them as well)
Title: Re: Ding dong the Cat is gone!
Post by: Sandinista on 27 November 2013, 06:13:37 PM
Quote from: Fenton on 27 November 2013, 12:10:41 PM
I have the same feelings about dogs that sh*t on he pavement and bark all night

I hate dogs >:( >:( >:(
Title: Re: Ding dong the Cat is gone!
Post by: FierceKitty on 28 November 2013, 12:00:05 AM
Dogs are servants, cats are friends. No accident that many dictators have been ailurophobes (or, indeed, illiterates).
Title: Re: Ding dong the Cat is gone!
Post by: Techno on 28 November 2013, 07:22:35 AM
I thought it was.....
Dogs have owners....
Cats have staff. ;).
Certainly feels like it from my experience. ;)

Cheers - Phil
Title: Re: Ding dong the Cat is gone!
Post by: FierceKitty on 29 November 2013, 03:08:31 AM
Quote from: Techno on 28 November 2013, 07:22:35 AM
I thought it was.....
Dogs have owners....
Cats have staff. ;).
Certainly feels like it from my experience. ;)

Cheers - Phil
Nah. A well-treated cat will make his love very clear. They're just more chic about it that the waggy-tailed barker (sorry if anyone out there is still playing WRG).
Title: Re: Ding dong the Cat is gone!
Post by: Nosher on 29 November 2013, 08:02:09 AM
Careful - we'll be straying into bestiality territory soon :o
Title: Re: Ding dong the Cat is gone!
Post by: sebigboss79 on 29 November 2013, 09:25:34 AM
Quote from: Nosher on 29 November 2013, 08:02:09 AM
Careful - we'll be straying into bestiality territory soon :o

As long as no one mixes this up with the Totty thread I am ok.


Well kick out a dog and it wags its tail untill it starves.
Kick out a cat and it thinks: Fockit bugger I am off to the (cat)pub.
Title: Re: Ding dong the Cat is gone!
Post by: Hertsblue on 30 November 2013, 09:54:50 AM
If you kick out a cat it just goes up the road to the other house that feeds it.