Back to "reality"

Not that I ever escape it. :-)

But back to work. And no, it wasn't "fun" to leave the house so early this morning.

Oh, btw, remember I put that critter deterrent plastic spike-thingy on my fence last week, to keep Toby off? Well, I'm sure it would work just fine if he were jumping up there, but no, he's getting onto the support struts. In fact, he was comfortably settled on top of one in the wee hours this morning, while Derry was lying out on the back step and Nicki was under the step.

Look at the far end of the fence, the part that joins the neighbours. See the (vertical) angled support the sheeting is attached to? That's where Toby was perched this morning. Yay, Toby.

I'm asking around here, if anyone knows someone who is experienced and patient with cats and would be able to give him a good indoor/outdoor forever home. It's a long shot, but you never know. I also emailed the boys' shelter, but I know I won't ever hear back from them. I don't want the shelter to take him, I want someone to fall in love with him. Someone who can take on his care, financially, emotionally and mentally.

As for non-cat matters, Dad just emailed me that he's booked his flight for September. He'll get in to Montreal late afternoon on September 11th and then likely drive here on the 12th. He'll be about a week, and he hopes to have his brother (who is flying from Italy to Montreal to visit his children and grandchild at the same time) take the train up and stay overnight here at the end of that week (likely around September 20th, give or take). Then they'd both drive (Dad already will have a rental) back to Montreal for the remainder of their trip.

Sounds good to me!

I've already got my "to do" list lined up, things that are better done (only done!) with a vehicle that is not a public transit bus. Including the shelter donation drop-off, with what will be only 27 or 28 (if I knit another) kitty blankets. Oh well! I'll do what I can do and let go of the rest.  :-)

And note to self: While Dad is here, do not buy anymore cheap, assemble-yourself crappy furniture from Jysk!

So that's where things stand for the moment.

I've had enough chocolate today to keep me calm, and certainly able to "carry on," at least till I get home.  :-)

Evening clouds snapped on the 3rd and framed in PicMonkey