Meowtal with Habu's Alex

First off, here's an apology for Habu. When this column started, it was in honor of my (now) late kitten, Randall "Pink" Floyd. He sadly died very early and very young. 

It was basically impossible to even keep transcribing these interviews.

But, time has helped us heal as has the arrival of our newest family member, the formerly feral, Jiji.

So, enough, of that mushy stuff, but let's talk about Habu. They're a progger band from Angolland. You can read more about their latest record HERE. 

While you're thinking about their sweet guitar solos...

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In my house, we have three cats named Wickett, Louis IX, and Jiji. How many do you have and what are they called? 

- We have a dog named Shep, and two ferrets named Flapjack and Tinkerbelle. 

It's obvious where our cats got their names. Where did yours get theirs? 

- Shep's name is actually Wicani The Good Shepherd, which was given to him by his breeder. 

But not wanting him to get ideas above his station we opted to just call him Shep. 

Flapjack was christened as such during a fevered baking session. Tinkerbelle was a rescue, otherwise we'd have called her Napalm Death. 

We're three people with one cat each. My cat likes to be brushed. What's an odd behavior your pets have? 

- Tinkerbelle is a kleptomaniac. 

When she's out for a runaround in the house she will pick up anything she can carry and secret it away somewhere, usually under the sofa. We are always always finding little caches of treasure and bank statements whenever we move furniture! 

Flapjack loves to sit on shoulders and lick ears. It's a very tickly odd feeling having your ear canal groomed by ferret but great for cleansing the mind of impurities. 

Shep likes to steal condiments from the dinner table if you're not paying him enough attention. 

When I leave, I always pick a cat to be in charge of the other kitties. What's the wacky thing you do with your pets? 

- When I go out I dress them all in turn of the century dinnerwear garments, and they have port tasting evenings followed by absinthe. 

I don't ask questions, their business is their business.  (Wise choice)

We have a half-Himalayan, a Polydactyl, and a Kitten Would Be God. What sorts do you have? 

- Shep is a purebred tricolour rough collie, but possibly actually a lion. 

Tinkerbelle is part Angora, but mostly teeth. 

Flapjack is golden syrup, sugar and oats baked for 40 minutes. 

Over the years, my cats have taught me absolutely nothing. What's the one thing you think they should be imparting to us humans? 

- The missile launch codes. No one species should have such power over the fate of mankind. And shit wherever you like.