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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.

[Jim]

Alicia wrote: "You two had a great run. She made you a better person. And you were with her the whole rest of her life. ..."

Just to second this, nobody could have done more or given her a better life

[Carol]

A difficult time. Hugs. Hugs. Hugs, Desley.

[Carol]

Have also been eating a lot of pizza this week as daughter and grandchildren were here and mainly ordered food deliveries. It saved me from cooking and meant I could go out with them.

[Desley (Cat fosterer)]

Evening all, had a rubbish night sleep and very confused, i woke up the first time and looked at the alarm clock which i hadn't changed, the second time looked at my fitness tracker which had! The girls also seemed confused, i fed them and tried to go back to sleep but heard the floorboards creaking, Coco was sat in the doorway looking at me, then a few mins later Chanel did the same!
Have been running off less than 5.5 hours sleep. Only did essential housework (don't have as much now), had forgot to get some soup from Sainsbury's yesterday so had to get dressed and go out in the rain. Got round to looking up Lucy's insurance policy details to ask vets to do a claim before i cancel the policy, did write down the details of the pet bereavement helpline, and at least you can cancel online these days.

Thanks guys, even though that set me off again

[Pam]

Sorry to hear about Lucy.

[Carol]

Sunny, windy and a bit chilly. Tottered off on walk to the Downs. Family have gone home to Belgium so back to usual routine.

[Desley (Cat fosterer)]

Evening all, slept through till 4, which gives a bit more time before the alarm. Was raining when I got up, but dry when i left. Was nearly at work, stationary waiting to turn off a street when someone drove into me! We pulled off the road, checked the cars and barely any damage, maybe a couple more scratches but nothing worth claiming for. Took a pic of her number plate just in case. Was showing colleague new things today and had to help other colleagues so felt a bit pulled, and tomorrow won't be any better! Had nice word game lunch, was joined by someone new. Forgot to say, am feeding neighbours rats, she just has the 2 girls, one nippy and one nice, i got them mixed up last night and was stroking the nippy one, who fortunately has mellowed! Both got stroked today, even though I'm wary of cleaning much!

[Carol]

Very fortunate so little damage was done, Desley. It is always a shock though when it happens.
Sunny here again so a lovely end to October before the winter sets in. I usually think of November 5th as being the first really cold day so we will see!

[Desley (Cat fosterer)]

Evening all, woke up about 3am overheating as forgot to turn the heated blanket off, and felt a bit out of sorts, a colleague said i didn't look my usual self. Full on day at work and numbers just going up! Different company for word game lunch. Had to do a visit late pm which took till hometime, so popped in Tesco on way home. Got an email from vets saying they had done my claim, then one from PetPlan apologising for not being able to pay out because of excess, but looks like policy is cancelled from Sept. I let the girls out, then decided to make some pudding so was downstairs for a bit, came up and found Chanel on my windowsill, she did hiss and freak out, hope it hasn't affected her confidence.