Cat people

polkanoble · 10-28-2005, 06:16 PM

There seem to be a number of posters who show cats in their avitar. It seems reasonable that there are more animal lovers at Priuschat than at some other sites. But why cats?

My own babies are Marvin and Mickey, orange tabbies, one fat, one skinny. They ride in the motorhome, but not in the Prius. I'll probably change my avitar to show one or both in a few days.

My theory:
I think that cats are independant wild animals who choose to associate with us or even to love us when the mood is right. Perhaps something in a Prius owner's makeup is more likely to appreciate that.

Your theory? comments? Introduce your cats (or whatever you have)?

Jack 06 · 10-28-2005, 06:27 PM

Dang, polkanoble, I was going to open a cat thread and you got there first! This one could end up longer than "2006 Prius Options..."

I, too, wonder about the link between cats and all these engineers and math/science types.

I have three cats, but would actually, most of the time, prefer a dog---specifically a golden retriever or black lab. But I simply don't have the time to pay enough attention to a dog.

Most dogs have souls. Cats have, um, something more akin to an Intel chip.

Cats are the ultimate hedonist critters. Owner = food source. Owner = stroking.

aaf709 · 10-28-2005, 06:28 PM

My wife works at a Vet clinic and we've acquired several cats. My avatar is Silver Belle, one who I could say was "my" cat. She'd follow me around and lick my forehead. She had to be euthanized a week after I got the Prius. I named it "Blue Belle" after her.

engunneer · 10-28-2005, 06:37 PM

I had kittens in my avatar, but switched recently. The kitten pictures are at http://gunn.ath.cx/kittens/ and they are named Mischief (grey) and Artemis (not grey)

We got them on July 4 this year, at age 10wks.

Wolfman · 10-28-2005, 06:40 PM

Moved to FHOP.

sloflier · 10-28-2005, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by polkanoble@Oct 28 2005, 03:16 PM

Your theory? comments? Introduce your cats (or whatever you have)?

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We are new Prius owners with three cats, Mr. Bogdan, Katrina and Sara. You can learn about them, read their blogs, see pictures and write them letters at Caster (see links below). Ya, we are dorks that like cats and our Prius.

- Bogdan
- Sara
- Katrina

mouztrpd · 10-28-2005, 07:05 PM

Although We have a cat that were very attached to my avatar is of my best friend, Ralph Waldo "Emmitt"son. Who We lost this spring to a tumor.

tumbleweed · 10-28-2005, 07:12 PM

My avatar is a dog because I don't have a cat. But even the dog's picture looks better than mine would.

Mystery Squid · 10-28-2005, 07:28 PM

http://priuschat.com/forums/what-is-it-wit...html?highlight=

polkanoble · 10-28-2005, 11:31 PM

>>>http://priuschat.com/forums/what-is-it-wit...html?highlight=<<<

Thanks, this is the first time I knew that old threads were available. I enjoyed reading them.

The new responses are great. Any one out there have another good explaination as to why cats and prius go together.

10-28-2005, 06:16 PM	#1
polkanoble Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Rowlett, TX Posts: 14 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	There seem to be a number of posters who show cats in their avitar. It seems reasonable that there are more animal lovers at Priuschat than at some other sites. But why cats? My own babies are Marvin and Mickey, orange tabbies, one fat, one skinny. They ride in the motorhome, but not in the Prius. I'll probably change my avitar to show one or both in a few days. My theory: I think that cats are independant wild animals who choose to associate with us or even to love us when the mood is right. Perhaps something in a Prius owner's makeup is more likely to appreciate that. Your theory? comments? Introduce your cats (or whatever you have)? __________________ PolkaNoble 2002"classic" with Nav (1st prius, sold Feb 2006) 84000+ miles at 52+ MPG 2006 Pakage 7 32000 miles 53.1 MPG (subject to change)

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10-28-2005, 06:27 PM	#2
Jack 06 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Winters, CA: Prius capital of US. 30 miles W of Sacramento Posts: 2,567 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Dang, polkanoble, I was going to open a cat thread and you got there first! This one could end up longer than "2006 Prius Options..." I, too, wonder about the link between cats and all these engineers and math/science types. I have three cats, but would actually, most of the time, prefer a dog---specifically a golden retriever or black lab. But I simply don't have the time to pay enough attention to a dog. Most dogs have souls. Cats have, um, something more akin to an Intel chip. Cats are the ultimate hedonist critters. Owner = food source. Owner = stroking.

10-28-2005, 06:28 PM	#3
aaf709 Ravenpaw of ThunderClan Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,839 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: #6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	My wife works at a Vet clinic and we've acquired several cats. My avatar is Silver Belle, one who I could say was "my" cat. She'd follow me around and lick my forehead. She had to be euthanized a week after I got the Prius. I named it "Blue Belle" after her.

10-28-2005, 06:37 PM	#4
engunneer Prius Hacker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 302 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	I had kittens in my avatar, but switched recently. The kitten pictures are at http://gunn.ath.cx/kittens/ and they are named Mischief (grey) and Artemis (not grey) We got them on July 4 this year, at age 10wks.

10-28-2005, 06:40 PM	#5
Wolfman Moderator (on leave) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Paradise, TX Posts: 1,205 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Moved to FHOP.

10-28-2005, 07:05 PM	#7
mouztrpd Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ogden, Utah Posts: 80 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Although We have a cat that were very attached to my avatar is of my best friend, Ralph Waldo "Emmitt"son. Who We lost this spring to a tumor.

10-28-2005, 07:12 PM	#8
tumbleweed Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Eastern Oregon Posts: 1,692 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: V Package: Adv. Technology Thanks: 33 Thanked 105 Times in 84 Posts Friends: 0	My avatar is a dog because I don't have a cat. But even the dog's picture looks better than mine would.

10-28-2005, 07:28 PM	#9
Mystery Squid Junior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 3 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Friends: 0	http://priuschat.com/forums/what-is-it-wit...html?highlight=

10-28-2005, 11:31 PM	#10
polkanoble Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Rowlett, TX Posts: 14 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	>>>http://priuschat.com/forums/what-is-it-wit...html?highlight=<<< Thanks, this is the first time I knew that old threads were available. I enjoyed reading them. The new responses are great. Any one out there have another good explaination as to why cats and prius go together.