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Waiting Her Turn

Ashton: After our cold days, it’s open-window weather again, and that means hanging out on the porch!

one-eyed brown tabby cat looks toward light source

Ashton: * SNIFF * Oh, that outside air smells so good! It’s tome for some serious rolling around on the concrete. 

one-eyed brown tabby cat looks toward open door

Pierre: Excuse me, coming through. I get to go out onto the porch first because I’m the oldest.

Gray tabby cat passes one-eyed brown tabby cat on the way out the door

Ashton: Wait a minute. I haven’t ever heard of this “older cats get to go first” rule before. Is this a real thing?

one-eyed brown tabby cat makes a face

Newton: Of course it is!

Ashton: But —

Orange tabby cat photobombs

Newton: Make way, I’m on my way out. I’m older than you are, too, Ash.

one-eyed brown tabby cat watches orange tabby cat exit

Ashton: I would remember if this happened before. They’re both making this up.

one-eyed brown tabby cat sits by open doorway

Ashton: At it’s my turn now. Unless there are some other neighborhood cats who are going to crowd out there before I can get to the porch.

one-eyed brown tabby cat looks annoyed by doorway

Ashton: Finally!

Brown tabby cat on porch

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February 24, 2016 Filed Under: Life With Cats Tagged With: Ashton, Newton, Pierre 29 Comments

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  1. Peaches & Paprika says

    February 24, 2016 at 6:52 am

    Where do YOU kitties live that you get to go out on the PORCH? Here in Connecticut it’s still a-snowing and a-sleeting!

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    • Sometimes Cats Herd You says

      February 24, 2016 at 8:45 am

      We are in Florida, where winter comes in fits and starts. Thankfully, we don’t get snow.

      Reply
  2. Melissa & Mudpie says

    February 24, 2016 at 9:13 am

    Well, there is a saying “age before beauty”!

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  3. Nicki and Derry (Fuzzy Tales) says

    February 24, 2016 at 9:17 am

    Gees, that was a long wait! At least you FINALLY got a turn out there.

    It’s snow, sleet, ice pellets (and later rain) here today, no outdoor time for us, that’s for sure.

    Purrs and peace.

    Reply
  4. Annabelle says

    February 24, 2016 at 10:19 am

    It gets crowded at our doorway too Ashton!

    Reply
  5. CHo Meir says

    February 24, 2016 at 10:45 am

    Taking a walk on the wild side I see…

    Reply
  6. Madi says

    February 24, 2016 at 10:58 am

    Ohhhhhhhhhhhh fresh breezes gently blowing against my furs feels so good
    Hugs madi your bfff

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  7. Emma and Buster says

    February 24, 2016 at 11:28 am

    They are totally making up that rule! How is the smell of the outside today kitties?

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  8. Shadow says

    February 24, 2016 at 12:20 pm

    I agree Ashton, they must be making that rule up. I am glad you got some outdoor time even if you had to wait. There is nothing better than outdoor smell.

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  9. Athena says

    February 24, 2016 at 12:23 pm

    Aww… glad you are enjoying yourselves!

    Purrs xx
    Athena and Marie

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  10. The Menagerie Mom says

    February 24, 2016 at 2:07 pm

    I’m glad you finally got your turn to go out on the porch, Ashton! And I think you might want to investigate the boys’ so-called rules. They sound a bit shady.

    We’ve been having nice, open window weather here in Illinois, too. That is, until today. Now we’re in the midst of a blizzard. I’m glad you all are enjoying some lovely sun, though! Purrs!

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  11. Summer says

    February 24, 2016 at 2:11 pm

    Hm. I don’t agree with this “older cats” thing at all – and trust me, I hear it all the time from Binga!

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  12. Brian Frum says

    February 24, 2016 at 3:30 pm

    Oh, I’m not the oldest one here, hmmmmm.

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  13. da tabbies o trout towne says

    February 24, 2016 at 3:43 pm

    ashton…that is such a total boys lie, there is NO RULE that even states that; I am attaching a “girl cat’s rule handbook” ….here @
    and I DARE either of them to find THE page that specifies such

    indeed…hugs girl from dai$y =^..*= ♥♥♥

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  14. Random Felines says

    February 24, 2016 at 3:55 pm

    so long as you get out there and they don’t just stop in the doorway and block it… 🙂

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  15. Cathy Keisha says

    February 24, 2016 at 5:17 pm

    Whoa! I didn’t think you guys were allowed outside. Ad listen to Dai$y. She speaks the truth.

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  16. Flynn says

    February 24, 2016 at 5:55 pm

    Tell them it is ladies first!

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  17. The Island Cats says

    February 24, 2016 at 7:01 pm

    Ashton, I know all about pushy boycats! It’s best to push back. ~Zoey

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  18. William says

    February 24, 2016 at 8:13 pm

    Ashton, brothers are a royal pain, aren’t they!?

    ~Caroline!

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  19. Annie says

    February 24, 2016 at 8:53 pm

    Sweet Ashton, I hope you got the patio all to yourself finally. Fresh air is so wonderful!

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  20. Glogirly says

    February 24, 2016 at 8:59 pm

    Some cats just make up the rules as they go! …I speak from experience.
    ; ) Katie

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  21. Mark's Mews says

    February 24, 2016 at 10:14 pm

    Warm days and open doors are so nice! TBT left our deck door open enough to get out today (it got to 62F). But it was also raining, so we had to stay unner the roof overhang… But that was better than nothing.

    Reply
  22. Just Ducky says

    February 24, 2016 at 11:38 pm

    Age before beauty!

    Reply
  23. Piranha Banana says

    February 25, 2016 at 1:22 am

    At least you’re being patient. Around here my brother Monkey pushes me around and I would not have even had a chance.

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  24. Fur Everywhere says

    February 25, 2016 at 12:33 pm

    Next time tell those boy cats that the youngest gets to go first, MOL! I hope you enjoyed your time on the porch.
    Purrs,
    Lita

    Reply
  25. Kitties Blue says

    February 25, 2016 at 1:04 pm

    It doesn’t matter who goes first just as long as you all get to enjoy the porch. We are so sick and tired of bad weather. It’s either bitter cold, snowing, raining or the wind is blowing super hard. We want spring. Enjoy the porch. You are lucky kitties. XOCK, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Jo

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  26. Marg says

    February 25, 2016 at 1:51 pm

    Well Ashton, that was very nice of you to let those boys go first. Next time, you get to go first. I bet that is so nice to be able to go on the porch.

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  27. Jean Dion says

    February 25, 2016 at 5:30 pm

    Nothing’s better than a catio on a warm spring day. Enjoy it!

    Jean from Welcome to the Menagerie

    Reply
  28. Maxwell, Faraday & Allie says

    February 28, 2016 at 12:06 am

    Ashton, just tell them “age before beauty”! ~ Allie

    Reply

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