tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-269929186047281311.post1239675368574149707..comments2024-01-31T16:24:12.701-07:00Comments on Water When Dry: Cat RantAiyanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04525758484165324330noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-269929186047281311.post-62248226502434825632008-03-28T01:36:00.000-07:002008-03-28T01:36:00.000-07:00I just read in this months This Old House Magazine...I just read in this months This Old House Magazine that used or unbrewed coffee grounds are a "surefire" cat repellant and I am currently testing the method out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-269929186047281311.post-54173093422823208852008-03-02T22:03:00.000-07:002008-03-02T22:03:00.000-07:00Have you talked to your neighbour about their cat?...Have you talked to your neighbour about their cat? I don't know if they would do anything, but perhaps knowing that you might send them a bill for replacement costs might help. They could definitely keep their cat in at night ... that would help.<BR/><BR/>It is a beautiful fire pit!katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03979577122006222781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-269929186047281311.post-32411459920723418502008-03-02T06:54:00.000-07:002008-03-02T06:54:00.000-07:00I truly sympathize with your cat visitor. And I l...I truly sympathize with your cat visitor. And I love your message in the sand. Can that smart cat read too?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-269929186047281311.post-49383327292239797302008-03-02T01:07:00.000-07:002008-03-02T01:07:00.000-07:00What a prank cat! I like cats too but if its like ...What a prank cat! I like cats too but if its like how your neighbor's is I'll tell my neighbor off right away...the fine for the silica sand would be a great idea too! So they'd be responsible enough to train the cat. Good day! gmiragehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02277125581984131413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-269929186047281311.post-81767839771344225972008-03-02T00:55:00.000-07:002008-03-02T00:55:00.000-07:00What a wonderful and unusual gas fire pit you have...What a wonderful and unusual gas fire pit you have, I have never seen such piece of equipment before, you have to show us when it is lit!<BR/>Here in Germany you can´t stop cats to roam around, there is no law against that. The best thing to prevent cats coming on your grounds is to keep a dog :-) As we have a cat ourselves I do understand your problem as I hate my cat to do his duties in my well made seedbeds. But I live with it, if I see him doing so I defend my seedbeds...<BR/> And as we are more intelligent beings as these animals we do have to find a way to protect our property and a cover would be the best solution for that precious gas fire pit.Sisahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00474049358385449408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-269929186047281311.post-61440497336096590142008-03-01T22:21:00.000-07:002008-03-01T22:21:00.000-07:00Thanks to all for the suggestions. I've added pepp...Thanks to all for the suggestions. I've added pepper to the sand, along with the orange peels. If this doesn't work, then it's on to the other suggestions! My husband says that he will have a mesh cover made if it comes to that, but that will cost over $100.<BR/><BR/>As far as the fire pit, it is made of cement blocks, then stuccoed, and the top is chocolate flagstone. I also have this flagstone on the seating wall and grill area. It comes from the Grand Canyon area, and is not as common as other flagstone colors. It is shot through with fern fossils, which make it even more interesting. I can also use lava rocks in it instead of the sand, but I prefer the look of the flames with sand.Aiyanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04525758484165324330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-269929186047281311.post-17604713823739903752008-03-01T20:27:00.000-07:002008-03-01T20:27:00.000-07:00One thing my Mom uses is a device you plug in (and...One thing my Mom uses is a device you plug in (and you would only have to do it at night) that emits a high pitched frequency that cats cannot stand, and they stay away! Here is an example:<BR/><A HREF="http://www.safepetproducts.com/pilot.asp?pg=animalrepellent_main" REL="nofollow">ULTRASONIC ANIMAL REPELLANT</A>Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04402220963886597754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-269929186047281311.post-57852957738582285062008-03-01T16:01:00.000-07:002008-03-01T16:01:00.000-07:00I love your fire bowl---is it stone or ceramic? G...I love your fire bowl---is it stone or ceramic? Gas fires are a much better option for those of us living in areas with air quality problems (no smoke or particulates) or fire hazard zones (no sparks). I have seen a number of beautiful applications of these gas rings and I think they are a stunning new addition to the outdoor living scene.<BR/><BR/>As to your cat problem, try laying down some peices of hardware cloth (large scale wire mesh) in specific areas. It worked for me!Jocelyn H. Chilvershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01400573037458248759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-269929186047281311.post-27501553073159733942008-03-01T14:08:00.000-07:002008-03-01T14:08:00.000-07:00A couple sprays from a garden hose might scare him...A couple sprays from a garden hose might scare him away permanently.....I too have had this problem......cats hate water.....otherwise, I would be phoning animal control or bylaw officers. Good Luck, it is such a frustrating thing to deal with.Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12576909568589166072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-269929186047281311.post-15253648098575226132008-03-01T06:28:00.000-07:002008-03-01T06:28:00.000-07:00AiyanaI don't balme you one bit for feeling so ang...Aiyana<BR/>I don't balme you one bit for feeling so angry about this. I am a cat owner and mine have ALWAYS been indoor .. it is just too dangerous now a days to have them roaming and certainly NOT in other peoples gardens.<BR/>I have had neighborhood cats in my garden and it makes me so mad , since I am a responsible owner.<BR/>I use pepper a lot .. and when they dig they get it on their paws .. it won't hurt them but it makes them uncomfortable to say the least.<BR/>Do you have any by-laws about this ? We do and we can have them live trapped.<BR/>I hope this doesn't turn you off cats on the whole .. because it is the OWNER'S FAULT !<BR/>Good luck <BR/>JoyCanadianGardenJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18130452541076704075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-269929186047281311.post-8220068072677553042008-03-01T06:25:00.000-07:002008-03-01T06:25:00.000-07:00No wonder you don't see this cat during the day - ...No wonder you don't see this cat during the day - he's EXHAUSTED from his all-nighter in your back yard!Mary Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03888999648897092221noreply@blogger.com