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[Desley (Cat fosterer)]

Evening all, slightly better night sleep, was awake at 5 again but got back to sleep at 6 and got another couple of hours, but still quite drained. One of the cats came in about 5.15 and had a drink (must have been stale, not touched the water bowl since Sun, i might put that bowl back after washing, but it was odd listening to a cat drinking water in my room. Have moved the bowls and some of the food/treats, the girls are old enough to have the senior food, so just the renal food. I washed her tray then wondered why i bothered, the next cat will have a new tray. My mouth is still sore from the dentist on Thu, doesnt feel like the infection, its more when i chew, bite down or open too wide and seems more where they injected. Popped to shops, got a apple pie macciatto (sp?), did feel a bit better after that, but haven't done all the chores. Atill spending more of the evening in my room rather than front room so the girls have more time out

[Alicia]

Are the girls skittish? It's so lovely that you foster them, even if right now they are no replacement.

Thinking of you. And my eldest daughter, who recently lost her beloved Penny.

[Desley (Cat fosterer)]

Evening all, another 5am wake up, but able to have a drink and another 1.5 hour sleep. I'd told one of my crafter friends about Lucy, she got me a nice plant that I've put on the windowsill. She also had some crocheted pumpkins, one was a dusky pink colour with a cat face, I bought it and I've had it on my knee stroking it which has been nice. I got lots of cuddle from her long hair chihuahua. There was a local animal sanctuary with some animals, so have met a kitten, hedgehog, snake, tortoise and 2 lizards, so glad i went. There were 2 cake stalls, but I was good, one did sell Lucy's favourite, lemon drizzle cake, think it'll be a while before i buy that. Did well at the craft fair, would do that again.

They are semi feral Alicia, but more feral, can't touch either of them. I adopted them years ago, when i stopped volunteering for the rescue. Sorry to hear about your daughters cat

[Carol]

A Devon mizzle here, misty and slight rain. Have moved into little bedroom which is so stacked up with bits and pieces I can hardly get in the door but the other two bedrooms are neat and tidy after several days work as am expecting daughter and grandchildren. Husband has a hospital bed in the dining room as it is on the ground floor near to a bathroom. Having a rest now from all the cleaning and am on the computer.

[Alicia]

Desley (Cat fosterer) wrote: "...can't touch either of them..."

That must be hard, especially now. I'm sorry they aren't capable of changing more.

[Alicia]

Carol wrote: "am expecting daughter and grandchildren..."

Have a wonderful visit. Best to your husband.

[Desley (Cat fosterer)]

Evening all, another bad night sleep, i always knew this was going to be an issue when I lost Lucy, i slept better with her on the bed. Was out with a colleague today, didn't quite go to plan! I had an early finish as i was so tired. Heavy rain after work, so waited till it was light rain and just went to Sainsbury's for milk.

[Alicia]

Thinking of you - everything is so different. Give yourself time, and take care of yourself extra.

[Desley (Cat fosterer)]

Evening all, work has been hard this week with colleague leaving, they've managed to find a part time person to help us, but she's needed training and manager has had lots of meetings so I've been spending most of the day doing that so we are behind, especially as yesterday loads of urgent things cropped up - at one point i had 3 people queuing to talk to me! The girls have been a bit braver, Coco has come halfway in my room tonight, then Chanel popped her head round. I haven't sat downstairs with them loose yet, though Chanel has been on the windowsill and let me sit on the sofa while the kettle has boiled. I have wondered about their extra freedom with a new cat.

[Alicia]

I'm glad you've seen more of the girls - the dynamics are different now, and it's good if that works in your favour.

Change at home AND at work at the same time is a lot to deal with. Hope it distracts you in a positive way.

[Carol]

Yes, I am also glad that you have seen more of the girls, Desley. They might become quite a lot braver.

[Desley (Cat fosterer)]

Evening all, rubbish night sleep and busy day at work, which felt tougher being tired. Went to shops after work, Sainsbury's actually had a vegan Xmas sandwich reduced, but couldn't bring myself to buy it, luckily got a salad instead, i definitely haven't been eating enough veg. Did end up with a reduced sweet potato and microwave veg for tea! The girls do seem to like coming out every night, last time i tried they freaked out, so it was every other night. When I'm up in the middle of the night, they are often in their room

[Desley (Cat fosterer)]

Evening all, rubbish night sleep, was feeling tired and emotional, got to work and someone was asking questions before I'd got my coat off, then someone rang before I'd finished logging on to the system I needed to answer, before manager rang to add more on my to do list, had a little meltdown! Had to man a stall for a couple of hours, could have done without that! Finished late, and decided to treat myself to mushroom foo yung, Chinese was one of Lucy's favourites, so bittersweet. Couldn't go to usual place, so tried somewhere new, it was nice and I'd go again but more expensive than it used to be! Having an early night

[Alicia]

Sharing Chinese food must have been fun. That'll be a good memory when you think of the favorites.

[Desley (Cat fosterer)]

Evening all, slept till about 4.30, was able to make a cup of tea and get back to sleep till 9.30, as i was waking up it felt like a cat was moving from the windowsill to the bed, but there wasn't. Had my flu jab this morning, managed to get a reduced pizza frkm coop (eating way too much pizza!), then took cardboard and Lucy's trays to the tip, had a little moment. Went to retail park for a few bits, was odd not checking the pet food aisle or pets at home. Decided to get the new black forest hot choc from Costa. Have done a little bit of housework but still quite tired. The girls were briefly both in my room, think thats a first. May have also treated myself to nail varnishes to cheer myself up

Well, i had to stop eating chinese food for a while when i first got Lucy Alicia, her food aggression was so bad she'd get so worked up wanting it she'd draw blood, even for vegetarian sweetcorn soup!

[Alicia]

Desley wrote: "...i had to stop eating chinese food for a while when i first got Lucy Alicia, her food aggression was so bad she'd get so worked up wanting it she'd draw blood, even for vegetarian sweetcorn soup!"

Chinese food will bring up a lot of bittersweet memories. You two had a great run. She made you a better person. And you were with her the whole rest of her life.