A linguistic irritant LXXII

I don't always mind the phrase, "In those days...," but if someone's going to use it when talking with me, it's more appropriate if it refers to a time before I was born.

Watchcat protocol CL

You know a watchcat trusts you when she uses you as her lookout post:

Per Watchcat Headquarters, Rosie asked to see my ID before settling in on a May 2006 day.

Watchcat protocol CXLIX

Even during agility training, watchcats need to keep an eye on their surroundings:

Spring 2012: Watchcat Rosie doesn't let a cat toy keep her from doing her job.

Watchcat protocol CXLVIII

Per Watchcat Headquarters, all full-time watchcats are entitled to vacation time.  In this photo from 2004, Sammy is looking at the calendar, contemplating which days to request off.  Naturally, his sister, Rosie, kept an eye on things during Sammy's pondering:

Watchcat protocol CXLVII

When two watchcats share the same post, Watchcat Headquarters encourages each of them to monitor a different segment of the room:

2017: Watchcats Proxy Nemo and Nemo keep an eye on different parts of the living room.

Watchcat protocol CXLVI

Per Watchcat Headquarters, watchcats should police each other to make sure they're following proper protocol.  Watchcat Rosie is following this directive while monitoring Watchcat Sammy in 2011:

Watchcat protocol CXLV

Every once in a while, both watchcats on a shift will start feeling sleepy.  As long as they both keep at least one eye open at all times, however, Watchcat Headquarters accepts this:

2005: Watchcats Rosie and Sammy start feeling a bit drowsy.