Cat jumped on turntable


OK, I know the obvious response about this but moving past ditching the cat . . . I was playing my VPI Scout 'table with a Dynavector Karat cartridge when the cat (Jack) leaped onto the 'table.  The tone arm slide across the record and the platter stopped.  After addressing the situation, I didn't see any obvious problems (but I have an untrained eye) and dropped the needle.  The tone arm immediately slide across the record to the center.  Upon reflection, it seemed like the tone arm was light since it moved pretty effortlessly.  Before taking it, I thought I would solicit some thoughts here.
scarlson
A German Shepherd, Doberman and Cat have all died.

All three are facing God, who wants to know what they believe in.

German Shepherd says "I believe in discipline, training and loyalty to my Master"

"Good", says God "Then sit with me here at my right"

"Doberman, what do you believe in?" asks God.

The Doberman answers : "I believe in love, care and protection of my Master"

"Yes, I see that" says God."Then you too may sit with me here at my left"

Then God looks at the Cat and asks "Cat, what do you believe in?

Cat finishes licking his paw, yawns and answers "I believe, you are sitting in my chair"
(My guess) "The cat is tired of Stairway To Heaven." 

If true, this seems to establish that the cat's actions are justified. What sayeth the jury?
....I'm tired of Stairway to Heaven as well....fortunately, too lean to be anything edible...not terribly interested in being buried either. *G*

Be patient and the latter circumstance will occur in some fashion at some time in the not to distant future anyway. ;)

Actually, have enjoyed the company of a series of canines and felines over time.  They've all had their own unique personalities to enjoy and tolerate on occasion....

No TT turmoils with any of the cats though; one took a turn at a grille cloth corner once, but an unexpected hi'db burp made an impression that made that a solitary event....

...having one's claws 'hooked' on the fabric kinda made departing *uh* 'difficult'.

Cat Panic is funny to behold...a oak floor yields little traction...;)

The late Jasper (Border Collie (body)/Basset (coat...and brain) took to sitting behind the wheel of the car when left in it.  Came out of the market to a guy taking his picture, laughing....

"That's so funny!  Never saw a dog looking like he's ready to pull out 'n go!  Does he try to drive?"

"Yeah, but only in empty parking lots...has a habit of chasing squirrels, though....so I have to keep one hand on the parking brake...."

Touch 'n go with front wheel drive....