Monday, July 5, 2021

Watchcat protocol DCCCLXXXIX

When things in your assigned sector look troublesome, it's understandable that you'd look concerned:

When things are going well, however, why not look happy?  That was Watchcat Sylvia's reasoning in July 2010:


Sunday, July 4, 2021

Even if the fireworks display is modest...

 ...it's worth remembering that 245 years ago, some brave souls had the wisdom to break free from the British Empire and start a new nation.  Besides, even a modest fireworks display is still a celebration and a fun departure from everyday life:

July 4, 2005: A modest, enjoyable fireworks display in Creve Coeur, Missouri.

July 4, 2008: A modest, enjoyable fireworks display in Kirkwood, Missouri.

Saturday, July 3, 2021

Watchcat protocol DCCCLXXXVIII

It stands to reason that two watchcats on duty can't take their nap breaks at the same time.  While Watchcat Rosie slumbered in July 2004, Watchcat Sammy stayed alert:


Friday, July 2, 2021

Watchcat protocol DCCCLXXXVII

In April 2006, Watchcat Headquarters opened the case of the missing cat food.  Watchcat Rosie deduced that some rebel cats must have breached the assigned sector, eaten some cat food, and left stray pieces of it behind:

Watchcat Sammy was skeptical of Watchcat Rosie's conclusion.  In the interest of sibling harmony, however, he let her maintain this illusion while she finished the food:


Thursday, July 1, 2021

Watchcat protocol DCCCLXXXVI

A watchcat's personality might be generally passive, but that doesn't mean he won't confront an intruder when it's appropriate:

June 2007: Watchcat Sammy, looking ready to strike.

Wednesday, June 30, 2021

Watchcat protocol DCCCLXXXV

During slow times, it's permissible for one watchcat in a pair to take a short nap break:

When activity starts to heat up, however, both watchcats must be alert:

July 2008: Watchcats Sammy and Rosie made sure that no newsstand customer traipsed off without paying for a newspaper or magazine.

Tuesday, June 29, 2021

Watchcat protocol DCCCLXXXIV

Watchcat Sylvia was sweet and gentle, but she had the wild-eyed look down.  That crazed expression, coupled with a weapon she could throw, helped deter intruders in Summer 2008: