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[galadhir]

Fading in and out again like I said I wouldn't. Ah well, I think I have to accept that I live up to my name (which means 'of the sea') and I'm always going to be tidal.

Partially this is because I am now writing and podficcing and trying to fit in signwriting practice, and really this is one creative activity too many in a day. I suspect that if the writing carries on, the podficcing will have to go.

Went down to the boat again on Saturday and accidentally discovered that the bilge pump had been disconnected and there was water in the bilges almost up to the base of the engine. DH managed to get it connected so we could use it on manual, and we pumped the water out, but it still isn't working on auto, so keep your fingers crossed that it doesn't fill up and sink before we can get back to it this Saturday.

On the plus side, Daughter got a cat!

I didn't think I would like a hairless cat, but I'm smitten. She's called Ember. She's two and had been used for breeding, but was being bullied by the other cats there, so the owner decided she needed to go to a better home.

She's so small and delicate, and very affectionate. She'll climb up to rub her head under your chin and purr all the time. And she does have a slight fuzz, so stroking her is more like petting a cat than like petting warm leather.

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[mistressofmuses]

Kitties everywhere! I'm sure she's a bit jealous about there being a sudden split in attention, though it's always a little bumpy anyway as things settle in. I'm glad she's still happy to be social with people, because that is probably a good sign!

And lol, bitey kittens! That seems to be relatively common, too. Hopefully s/he settles down soon and learns to nibble a bit less.

[galadhir]

Yes, I went round on Monday with a jumper I'd made for her and she was very happy to doze on my lap.

They wanted to get two cats because they're out quite a lot at the office, and they thought a single cat might get lonely - particularly as they're going to be indoor cats. I think Void just hasn't been fully socialized yet and they're working on that. There's also going to be a mass neutering event, which no doubt neither of the cats will appreciate!

[mistressofmuses]

Aw, how sweet!

I think it is often a good idea for cats to have a potential friend around - they really can get bored or lonely without anyone around to give them something to do. It sounds like Void does just need some more socialization and a chance to learn his manners.

Lol, I'm sure that won't be their favorite, but it's definitely a good thing!