Hunting skills? Humans haven’t got any. Cats bring prey home for humans to practice on, but the humans just don’t learn. It’s a good thing they have the big food cupboards. If they depended on hunting, with their feeble claws, slow, clumsy movements, and neon pink shirts, they’d be doomed.
Ha! The Woman is so skilled that she doesn’t need the element of surprise! Have you seen what she brings back after little more than an hour of hunting? http://www.breakingcatnews.com/comic/the-weekly-harvest-is-in/ (I don’t remember if we’ve seen this in the newspapers yet.) It’s also here: https://www.gocomics.com/breaking-cat-news/2017/11/19
I had to give Twig her own emery board. When I was filing my nails she would come up and chew on it. I don’t know if it’s the sound they like, the smell, the texture or what.
The woman really does not need claws. Women in general, and Moms in particular, can drop prey with their steely, pitiless glare and raised voice. At least that is what I and my brother remember growing up.
My Mom didn’t need claws. She hated raised voices, so if she did raise her voice, we knew there was deeep trrrouble afoot and we RAN for the high hills.
Hunting skills? Look who’s talking. Get the robber mice and the July bug to talk about “the boys’” hunting skills. Although admittedly no kibble can escape them.
Anyway, what humans lack in claws, teeth, and catlike reflexes they make up for with technology and treachery.
When Yum Yum is intrigued by something I am doing, she gets behind me on the loveseat and puts her paws on my right shoulder and proceeds to beat me about the head with her tailbone. I guess she thinks the thwacks will help my concentration.
Off topic, we are off to the cabin for the weekend; leaving tomorrow and coming back sometime Monday. I can access the strip while I am away, but I will not be commenting.
My dog gets upset when my husband files his nails. He will pace next to hubby and whine. He couldn’t care less when I do it. (I know it is a dog story, but he is so cute!!!).
Off-topic: an update! I have completed 3 cycles of chemo. My cycles consists of 2 weeks on & 1 week off. I am part of a clinical study at Johns Hopkins Hospital so it is a little different that what they call standard of care [SOC]. I get a lesser dose but more of it, then with SOC. I take an oral drug and then 4 IVs during the fusion. The premise behind this is they believe when you beat the body down with the SOC the body can’t help heal itself. The lesser doses lessens the side effects and is a bit better quality of life. But then there is me. I have earned the title “complicated” with my treatment. I have tolerated the actual chemo very well, no nausea & very little diarrhea. BUT. I have sensitivity to the main steroid they use to manage the nausea- dexamethasone, but we worked that one out. I was diabetic before starting this journey controlled with diet and oral drugs. One of the chemo drugs and the dex sent my sugar numbers through the roof. So I now have 4 shots of insulin a day & working with an Endocrinologist to tweak the doses. Added to the sugar problem is they put me on a high calorie diet because my weight keeps fluctuating. My brain is really struggling with that. Milkshake with dinner sure but the brain is saying no you can’t, oh wait yes you can, encouraged even. (That has been a little perk.). After 3 cycles it is time for the CT Scan, both anticipated & dreaded. The first thing they tell me is I have developed blood clots in my lungs, which they say is not uncommon with pancreatic cancer. So add 2 more injections of blood thinners to my daily regime. BUT. They saved the best for last . . . My tumor markers are way, way down and the tumors are shrinking. THE TREATMENT IS WORKING!!! Big smiles all around – me, Roy, the doctor & my research nurse partner. Me dancing in the hallway. The doctor was especially happy because not only does it bode well for me, but also the study & will help people that come after me . . .
My cat got hold of an emery board but couldn’t make it work. I sent a photo to my friend who replied, “At least she seems to be able to use the eyeliner.”
DeerOrchid Premium Member almost 5 years ago
and too bad they are not retractable.
Sue Ellen almost 5 years ago
Why isn’t she sharpening her claws on the furniture? It’s amazing she manages to get through the day with her meager skill set. ☺
Jungle Empress almost 5 years ago
Honestly, Woman, can’t you do that on a scratching post? That’s what they’re there for! Tsk, People these days. Totally ignoring the cats’ examples…
Strob Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Because it would be really painful when The Woman’s claw pulled completely off like the cats’ old ones do!
Le'letha Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Elvis’ inquisitive lean in panel 3 cracks me up. “Whatever you’re doing, I must supervise!”
Robin Harwood almost 5 years ago
Hunting skills? Humans haven’t got any. Cats bring prey home for humans to practice on, but the humans just don’t learn. It’s a good thing they have the big food cupboards. If they depended on hunting, with their feeble claws, slow, clumsy movements, and neon pink shirts, they’d be doomed.
almost 5 years ago
The Woman will be defenseless without her mighty claws!
Hedgehog almost 5 years ago
probably not needed, but….
Highway to the Spoiler Zone!
(I’ve always wanted to say that)
Kim Metzger Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Should I be the first to say that Ms. Dunn nailed today’s strip?
McColl34 Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Ha! The Woman is so skilled that she doesn’t need the element of surprise! Have you seen what she brings back after little more than an hour of hunting? http://www.breakingcatnews.com/comic/the-weekly-harvest-is-in/ (I don’t remember if we’ve seen this in the newspapers yet.) It’s also here: https://www.gocomics.com/breaking-cat-news/2017/11/19
RuinQueenofOblivion almost 5 years ago
My sister recently broke her nails and we have two cats so I find it funny to imagine that they’re thinking the same thing.
amethyst52 Premium Member almost 5 years ago
I had to give Twig her own emery board. When I was filing my nails she would come up and chew on it. I don’t know if it’s the sound they like, the smell, the texture or what.
cat19632001 almost 5 years ago
Puck appears to be thinking about painting his claws. Maybe a nice neon green to match his tie.
Zev almost 5 years ago
You don’t need claws to open a can of cat food, fellas.
cat19632001 almost 5 years ago
Boys …Boys … the important question here is will her shortened claws interfere with her ability to provide you with ham and bacon.
asrialfeeple almost 5 years ago
The Woman has somebody to bring her prey.
rs0204 Premium Member almost 5 years ago
The woman really does not need claws. Women in general, and Moms in particular, can drop prey with their steely, pitiless glare and raised voice. At least that is what I and my brother remember growing up.
LadyPeterW almost 5 years ago
My Mom didn’t need claws. She hated raised voices, so if she did raise her voice, we knew there was deeep trrrouble afoot and we RAN for the high hills.
Kaputnik almost 5 years ago
Hunting skills? Look who’s talking. Get the robber mice and the July bug to talk about “the boys’” hunting skills. Although admittedly no kibble can escape them.
Anyway, what humans lack in claws, teeth, and catlike reflexes they make up for with technology and treachery.
ladykat almost 5 years ago
When Yum Yum is intrigued by something I am doing, she gets behind me on the loveseat and puts her paws on my right shoulder and proceeds to beat me about the head with her tailbone. I guess she thinks the thwacks will help my concentration.
Off topic, we are off to the cabin for the weekend; leaving tomorrow and coming back sometime Monday. I can access the strip while I am away, but I will not be commenting.
WelshRat Premium Member almost 5 years ago
But the Lacquer will make them harder.
Smokie almost 5 years ago
My dog gets upset when my husband files his nails. He will pace next to hubby and whine. He couldn’t care less when I do it. (I know it is a dog story, but he is so cute!!!).
Colorado Expat almost 5 years ago
Wait until the boys find out that The Woman could put on artificial claws!
Sabrina17 almost 5 years ago
Don’t worry boys, she can still hunt down and “kill” a can of wet kibble.
WitcheeMinx almost 5 years ago
Off-topic: an update! I have completed 3 cycles of chemo. My cycles consists of 2 weeks on & 1 week off. I am part of a clinical study at Johns Hopkins Hospital so it is a little different that what they call standard of care [SOC]. I get a lesser dose but more of it, then with SOC. I take an oral drug and then 4 IVs during the fusion. The premise behind this is they believe when you beat the body down with the SOC the body can’t help heal itself. The lesser doses lessens the side effects and is a bit better quality of life. But then there is me. I have earned the title “complicated” with my treatment. I have tolerated the actual chemo very well, no nausea & very little diarrhea. BUT. I have sensitivity to the main steroid they use to manage the nausea- dexamethasone, but we worked that one out. I was diabetic before starting this journey controlled with diet and oral drugs. One of the chemo drugs and the dex sent my sugar numbers through the roof. So I now have 4 shots of insulin a day & working with an Endocrinologist to tweak the doses. Added to the sugar problem is they put me on a high calorie diet because my weight keeps fluctuating. My brain is really struggling with that. Milkshake with dinner sure but the brain is saying no you can’t, oh wait yes you can, encouraged even. (That has been a little perk.). After 3 cycles it is time for the CT Scan, both anticipated & dreaded. The first thing they tell me is I have developed blood clots in my lungs, which they say is not uncommon with pancreatic cancer. So add 2 more injections of blood thinners to my daily regime. BUT. They saved the best for last . . . My tumor markers are way, way down and the tumors are shrinking. THE TREATMENT IS WORKING!!! Big smiles all around – me, Roy, the doctor & my research nurse partner. Me dancing in the hallway. The doctor was especially happy because not only does it bode well for me, but also the study & will help people that come after me . . .
wildwind almost 5 years ago
But maybe the prey won’t believe the neon pink claws could catch them? I’ll bet tickles and scritches are just as effective in neon pink.
arolarson Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Georgia, what is your secret to drying nail polish without embedded cat hair?
Olive O'Sudden almost 5 years ago
Clearly, the boys are going to have to work double-time to hunt for their Woman, leaving her all sorts of surprise treats and gifts around the place!
Biskits almost 5 years ago
We had a litter of 5 white males once, all identical. My business partner painted their front nails with 5 colors to tell them apart.
Martin 78 almost 5 years ago
Excellent! Keep fighting!
miscreant almost 5 years ago
Once the filing board and clippers come out the cats run. You see I use the same clippers on kitty talons too. They are no dummies.
mistercatworks almost 5 years ago
My cat got hold of an emery board but couldn’t make it work. I sent a photo to my friend who replied, “At least she seems to be able to use the eyeliner.”
DennisinSeattle Premium Member almost 5 years ago
I like the Woman’s mouth in the last panel as she carefully applies the neon pink.
willie_mctell almost 5 years ago
We tried the glue on claw covers for one of our cats. We decided she preferred pink. Trimming works better. :-)
KL almost 5 years ago
LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE!
Pecoros Premium Member almost 5 years ago
I’m sure she’ll be as savage as ever
Linda Solomon almost 5 years ago
God Bless You and Your Team!
Sue Ellen almost 5 years ago
Just in case there are any other fans of 2 Cows and a Chicken, they are finally back with new strips!
WitcheeMinx almost 5 years ago
Thank you everyone for the warm comments, encouragement & suggestions. You really are the best.