What do non cat owners take for granted that you can't?

Originally Posted by valanhb

Being able to roll over at night unhindered, because I have to either a) not roll over or b) become a contortion artist in order to flip over while not disturbing the cat snuggled up in the crook of my legs and repositioning so she is still snuggled.

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That reminds me of my OTB cat Samantha. We called her the "log roller". Ever see the guys that stand on logs in the water and walk on them so that the roll over and over again without falling off? My Samantha would have won any prize hands down. She could be sound asleep and if you flipped over suddenly during the night, she'd log roll with you and land on top of you.

Sorry for the diversion - couldn't resist the Sammy story.

Momofmany ~ My DeeDee girl used to do the same thing! She pretty much slept on my side almost in my armpit luckily she grew up and started getting too hot to sleep with me anymore but I definitely felt like a log in the water...

elastic hair ties, just laying them anywhere will cause them to travel to parts unknown with the cats here. (limerick drools on them, Able bats them around) no one has eaten them....... yet.

Originally Posted by Purr

Being able to walk. Not walk, stumble, walk, stumble, walk, stumble.

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Hahaha! Definetly! I miss walking.

Seeing three little faces lined up at the window when I drive up after work.

Trying to figure out where to set the groceries down when I unpack them because the entire table space is covered with cats.

Having to buy an extra package of sliced deli meat because whenever I open some I have to share it.

Having my hair styled by a kitten.

Not being able to set my razor on the edge of the tub.

Having the paper attacked as it comes out of the printer.

Having the cat step on my reset button of my computer.

Seeing three angelic little faces every morning when I wake up.

- For any sort of short vacation I need to think twice before going, can't leave my kitty alone if there is no one to take care of.

- Can't keep any food items lying on the table

- Can't keep any glass ware outside or neither any nicknacks

- Cant hang my Jeans on the hook behind my door as my kitty loves to use it as her swing...

- oh I am sure there are more, but I have become so accustomed to all there litte differences that now I dont see them as any sort of obstacles...

Being able to floss my teeth, without "Help"!
Being able to write with my pen, and not have "Help"
Wrapping presents without "Help"!

How easy it is to keep their kitchen floor clean.

I agree with everything everyone has mentioned so far plus....

Getting dressed right before I go out the door or if I do get dressed before I leave not sitting down anywhere unless I want to let the world know I have four cats. I once helped my husband with a catering functions and one of the guys looked at me and asked how many cats I had. Turns out my black pants had cat hair all over my butt. Luckily I it was before the guests arrived. I also have one of those sticky rollers right by the front door.

Patricia Conley

Not taking my life in my hands everytime I go up and down the stairs (there always seems to be a cat appearing out of nowhere in front of my feet).

Not having a cat on my head and feet when I'm in bed.

Not having to put tin foil in all my potted plants to keep the cats from using the dirt to go potty!

Not having to worry myself into a frenzy when they don't come home (my cats all go out).

Not having to worry about the special things on my bureau getting knocked down.

Being about to wrap presents without them attacking me or eating the ribbons.

Not having to worry about them jumping down my laundry shoot!

Not having to worry about them climbing into my grocery bags.

Not having to worry about them getting sick.

and being able to make the bed without cats jumping on it!

Being able to throw away boxes and not having anyone skulk around for days because you threw out their new "home."

Not getting weird looks when you take your pet (dog) for a walk.

Not getting weird looks when you take your pet for a walk and it's bigger than other people's pets that are being walked.

Not having your pet climb up your body and hide in your sweatshirt hood when someone else is walking a bigger pet.

WHen a dog barks at the door, it's because it wants out, not because it wants... oh, I don't know what Jameson wants.... ::.

I'm enjoying this thread so much!

That things will still be where you left them in the morning.

That all your post/letters/papers won't have tiny little teeth marks in them.

That you can stand still for 5 minutes and no cats will take a run and end up on your shoulder.

Not having to let someone else smell certain human foods in order to convince them they wouldn't like it.

That you won't have a kittie paw constantly batting the tv whilst your favoutite programme is on.

Being able to close cupboards straight away rather than having to wait until both cats have sniffed around, and clambered around inside them.

Originally Posted by Alaynna

Being able to open a can of tuna and not have savages circling you like prey.

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BOY! Ain`t that the truth!?!?!?
Linda

Originally Posted by DixieDarlin256

Being able to roll over in the bed and not crush someone

Or being able to have FULL use of your bed for that matter

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I dont even remember the felling of having abed to yourself!!!!!

Originally Posted by jennyranson

Making sure that no important letters or papers are left anywhere, or you will come back to shreds.

Also making sure that there is always a spare roll of toilet paper up where the cats can't reach it (but you can) in case they got in a mood to shred the one on the holder!

If you break anything (especially glass), being extra careful to get every last bit up, mindful of little paws.

Oh, and checking every cupboard before you close it, in case someone had a mind to explore while it was open!

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OMG the glass thing!!!!! Crazy Murphy knocked down a candle holder I had setting on top of the dresser, you should have seen me sweep like 80 times, get down on my hands and knees, with my hand covered in tape to get ABSOLUTELY every teeny tiney little speck or shard (sp) then after the tape "walk" around on the floor with your hands to mahe sure that you got it all( i would much rather take the pain , you know the cats would never let you know they have glass stuck in their paws!) And dont forget to wrestle any kitty out of the way, you know they want to " help" lol lol lol lol

All of the above plus:

Being able to leave the computer for a moment, and have a vacant chair to return to...

Being able to go straight to bed without doing a head count to make sure no-one is locked in a closet...

Being able to fully stretch your legs in bed while you are sleeping, without hitting a pet...

Not having used dryer sheets from the laundry disapear, only to find them hiding under a bed being used as a play toy...

Having pens and pencils lay freely at your desk....

Being able to be under the covers in bed..ALONE...

To add a few:

Being able to come home from the store and not having nosey cats checking every bag to see if they have treats.

Not having to have a lint roll in the house, car and purse.

Being able to leave any kind of food on the counter without it being tasted or knocked over.

Having to be way more careful about cleaning products I choose, not dropping pills when I'm taking daily medication, and of course not disturbing sleeping kittycats!