However, we came home one day to find him stretched out on the bed, a clear sign he'd decided it was time to say hello.

And now he has us both tied around his tail. He runs to the door when one of us comes in from work for the day, demands head-to-head kisses, and sits on the floor looking up to ask how our day has been.

He's also a wonderful alarm clock - climbing onto the bed 10 minutes before the alarm each morning to wake us up with purrs rather than electric beeps.

Because of his unusual colour, he almost blends in with our carpets, which he thinks is great! He stalks the shadows, and thinks that no one can see him.

He's discovered that my knitting wool is a much better toy than squeaky mice, and chases his tail as though he were a kitten, and not a stately 13 years old.

He just loves sitting watching us work on the computer at night, but tells us all about it if he feels like he needs a good cuddle.

So Ingrid, thanks from all of us - from Cam for giving him a home twice, and from us for making such a good choice.

Take care,
Bernadette
August 22, 2007