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Before he died, former British Prime Minister and First Sea Lord, Winston Churchill, set an edict; one to be carried out in perpetuity after he left this world. From the Toronto Star...
Jock the cat moves into Winston Churchill’s country estate
Late British leader requested that there always be an orange-coloured cat living at Chartwell, his country home.
http://www.thestar.com/news/world/2014/03/10/jock_the_cat_moves_into_winston_churchills_country_estate.html
The great Churchill was specific about what the furry feline should look like: the cat should have white chest fur, white paws, and be named "Jock".
Jock the 6th, or "Jock of Orange", has taken up residence at Chartwell. Those who know the man describe him as a "caring, loving" sort. Sounds like a cat....
2 comments:
Gotta respect a man who appreciates a good highball and a fine furball. Not to mention Scotch and pussy... cats.
Normally I would thank any comment, but one of such sly prose merely results in me giving paws to my original thoughts....
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