Watchcat protocol DCCCLXXVI

One hallmark of a confident watchcat is her ability to look up as if to ask, "Yes?  You have a question?"  Watchcat Rosie had this attitude down in November 2003:

Watchcat protocol DCCCLXXV

In 1991, Watchcat Rusty mastered an impressive form of agility training--ping pong.  Naturally, he wasn't expected to serve the ball, but his paw-eye coordination made him a whiz at returning serves:

Watchcat protocol DCCCLXXIV

"Bring on the shoes," said Watchcat Sammy in February 2008.  "I'll guard them--and possibly wear them, if no one has any objections:"

Watchcat protocol DCCCLXXIII

Watchcat Sammy and his reinforcements were a formidable security force in October 2016:

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Watchcat Rosie's face said it all in September 2013.  While Watchcat Sammy sat passively in the background, Watchcat Rosie's expression indicated, "Think you can get past this fortress of security?  If so, you're wrong.  I know your plans and how to thwart them.  Don't ask me how I know; I just do:"

Context? IV

Given how common rounding up at the register has become, this exchange I had Sunday with a grocery store clerk was probably inevitable:

Clerk: Would you like to round up?

Me: Round up for what?

Clerk: I could round the total up and take two dollars off for the reward points you've earned.

Me: But why would the total be rounded up?  What cause is this for?

The clerk then told me the name and nature of the cause.  I agreed to forfeit the 28 cents I would have gotten in change otherwise.  It's perplexing, though, that a customer is almost expected to round up-- without knowing why.  I'm waiting for the day when a clerk asks, "Would you like to pay more than you owe for no apparent reason?"

Watchcat protocol DCCCLXXI

In June 2014, Watchcat Nemo tried an unusual technique for deterring intruders--hypnosis.  Once unauthorized visitors stared into the deep blue portions of Nemo's eyes, they were subject to his commands: