Emo kitty and murderball

[blamebrampton]

In the spare room there is a tatty old escritoire that I have stuffed full of old things I have no regular need for but want to keep nonetheless. Having lost the key many years ago, I just push the doors in the base shut, and they are old and stiff enough to stay that way. Sometimes when a very heavy train goes past, they spring open as the whole house shakes a little.

Three times in the last few weeks I had gone into that room to find the escritoire open and my old teddy bear (oh shush, as though anyone can throw away their Teddy!) on the floor. Three times I've picked it up and put it away, closing the door carefully. And thinking "Gosh, that must have been a very heavy train!"

Last night J revealed the truth of the matter. Monster kitten goes to the doors and bats at them until they spring open. She then reaches in and pulls Teddy out, drags him away from the escritoire and proceeds to lick and nibble and roll all over Teddy before settling down for a little cuddle.

I have moved my vintage Teddy out of harm's way, but the make-a-teddy that I have for obscure reasons has been put into its place to see if it's an acceptable alternative. Oh the sweetness of the emo kitty!

In sports news, Sebastien Vettel is on pole for the Italian Grand Prix after the freakiest qualifying session ever! Poor old Lewis and Kimi are back in 15th and 14th respectively, so I expect a symphony of passing. Massa starts from 6, and must be thanking his sundry patron saints (I feel certain he has several, he's that kind of lad).

And I am at wit's end trying to find when the wheelchair rugby will be on tonight, as it's Australia versus Great Britain in the sport aka murderball. Like regular rugby, the players come in two types: brick shithouse and slim, muscly Jonny Wilkinson types. The crashing, bashing, blocking, passing, high turnover, mostly controlled violence of the game is astonishing and I really want to see these teams go up against each other, particularly because I can support both!

In a very nice Paralympic moment, wheelchair athlete Kurt Fearnley has withdrawn his protest. Kurt was meant to start the 800m from lane 7, but the officials, who aren't crash hot I'm afraid, popped him in lane 2. The 800 is a very tactical race, and it matters a lot where you're positioned. Fearnley, who was favourite, came in second behind Team GB's David Weir (they are both regularly at the pointy end). The Australian team lodged a protest and it was upheld and the race was going to be rerun. However, Fearnley decided that Weir deserved the gold, and asked that his protest be disregarded.

See, THAT's the level of sportsmanship I miss in the Olympics.

And in fandom news, much as I hate to say this, I think I need to stop beta-ing if I plan to ever write again.

Comments

[tomatoe18.livejournal.com]

How did the Monster know about the teddy being there in the first place if the room has been locked for so many years? Was it during one of the passing of the heavy train? In any case, my cat is jealous... she's always wanted a teddy. I never gave her one. :3

And in fandom news, much as I hate to say this, I think I need to stop beta-ing if I plan to ever write again.

*sweatdrops* did my e-mails bring this on? If yes, I'm sorry.

[shiv5468.livejournal.com]

We used to wrap a hotwater bottle in a towel for the dog when he was a puppy to keep him company.

[annes-stuff.livejournal.com]

(oh shush, as though anyone can throw away their Teddy!)


I still have my plush Snoopy I had as a child, and I ain't giving him up!

[snottygrrl.livejournal.com]

when i moved across to nz i gave up my old teddy to the great beyond. but it wasn't easy.

i'm highly amused that monster hunts down the teddy. [*grins*]

[frantic-mice.livejournal.com]

I shall set up NINJA assassins outside the house of ANYONE who asks you to beta again. O.O

No BabyBaby writing is TOTES FTL. <3

[libby-drew.livejournal.com]

Keep me updated on how surrogate teddy works out, will you? Have you tried rubbing it with catnip? It's probably something about the smell of your vintage teddy that kitty likes.

[leela-cat.livejournal.com]

Our Leela cat does that, banging open cupboard doors. She's also the one who makes love to undies and drags them into the hallway though.

And I definitely hear you about not beta-ing so much. I haven't exactly stopped writing, but I'm feeling the pressure because of the looming deadlines for fests I signed up for.

[uminohikari.livejournal.com]

XDDDD

I still sleep with my teddy. Ummm

[abusing-sarcasm.livejournal.com]

Ooh, wheelchair rugby is one of the most exciting sports around! I went to a game a few years back, and it was incredible. The crowed was so keyed-up and the level of play is astounding.

And awwwww at the emo kitty. :D

I really have nothing exciting to add, I just wanted to say hi. I'm glad you're feeling better! *hugs*

[aldehyde.livejournal.com]

the story of the cat + the teddy was so adorable! awwwh.

[enchanted-jae.livejournal.com]

Cats are so silly!