MEOW #205 Bump in the Night

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MEOW #205 Bump in the Night

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'When shall we all meet again in thunder, lightning, or in rain? When the hurlyburly's done, When the puzzle's solved and won' (apologies to Mr. Shakespeare)

It's the night before all the demons and goblins come out (most of them looking for candy) and some of us will cower in the house ignoring the incessant knocking and ringing and the little voice telling us "they're here!". Others will trot out diabetes inducing treats and try to guess who their visitors are. Either way this is a good way to tune up for the big goodie grab or may give you something to do while you ignore the bell (and listen for the sound of toilet paper rolls flying around).

I would say that this is at most a Calico (well if there are solid black calicos) in full Halloween cat pose.


Kitten

🐈‍⬛Calico

Persian

Puma

Lion

My co-conspirators who helped bring you this trick treat were my testers; @schmidzy , @Snood , @edestlin. There will be nudges if needed and a reveal on Tuesday next. Until then, see if you can scare up an answer.

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Cat's out... with a creepy costume. Thanks, DrT.
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Cat’s out! Spooktacular, DrT!
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Cat's out... :mrgreen:
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Just as nice the second time around! Happy Halloween, DrTom!
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No more scaredy cat here. Thanks DrTom.
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:crossed_swords: :rabbit: :black_cat: The cat's out. Thanks for the Halloween treat, Dr Tom!
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Cat's out of the bag... but... maybe missing something.
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How can you have too much Halloween????
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The cat is out of the bag and ready to join in the Halloween fun! 🐈‍⬛ Thanks, Dr Tom!
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The cat has been de-bagged and is looking for Halloween treats. Sadly, I've run out of tuna-flavored Snickers bars. Thanks for the puzzle, Dr. Tom!
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Cat has escaped! Thanks, @DrTom!
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Out of the bag and scaring up a storm --
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The cat is out and about and ready for mischief. Thanks DrT!
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MatthewL wrote: Wed Oct 30, 2024 2:07 pm The cat has been de-bagged and is looking for Halloween treats. Sadly, I've run out of tuna-flavored Snickers bars. Thanks for the puzzle, Dr. Tom!
Well I have some herring filled Reese's cups and some candy coated Temptations treats (kind of like a kitty M&M)

Thanks for solving
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StunGun wrote: Wed Oct 30, 2024 11:53 am Image
Did I hear you say you were out of treats......sleep lightly my friend!

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KayW wrote: Wed Oct 30, 2024 11:19 am :crossed_swords: :rabbit: :black_cat: The cat's out. Thanks for the Halloween treat, Dr Tom!
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Excuse me, Mr. Pumpkin eater, I'm ready to come out of my shell now....

Thanks Kay
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schmidzy wrote: Wed Oct 30, 2024 7:17 am Just as nice the second time around! Happy Halloween, DrTom!
Thank you BOTH times!!!
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Darth wrote: Wed Oct 30, 2024 12:55 am Cat's out... with a creepy costume. Thanks, DrT.
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OMG, your spider grew a cat!!!

Thanks Darth
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rjy wrote: Wed Oct 30, 2024 1:39 am Cat’s out! Spooktacular, DrT!
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GREAT graphic, looks like a little AI this Halloween.

Thanks Ray.
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