Hi there!

Just a quick drop in to let you know that Seamus is well and fast approaching his 17th birthday.

As you'd expect at this grand age he's slowed up somewhat and grumbles occasionally because he's a bit arthritic (sitting like a milking stool has its drawbacks). His favourite party piece for the time being is to thump upstairs, stand outside the bathroom and YELL until somebody opens the door, fills the (clean) soapdish with fresh water and places it on the floor so that he can drink. Having slurped some and sloshed the remainder over the floor, he proceeds to the en-suite where he does exactly the same!  There is, of course, a perfectly suitable bowl of water in the kitchen but, no, that's not what our spoilt furball wants...

He also has a new love! Our son and his girlfriend moved in 10 weeks ago, just before the UK locked down. As GF has a severe cat allergy, in the past when they visited, Seamus would have a holiday at the cattery (a place he does like to visit as the owner  has a soft spot for him).  We held offsending his this time to see if her reaction would remain as bad as before. After six weeks and lots of antihistamine, her allergy is under control which is just as well as they adore each other and he spends 90% of his day seeking out her company and shedding fur on everything in sight.

All in all, the old boy's doing alright. Still purring, still snuggling, still making us smile. 

Stay well, stay safe.

Lots of love from Seamus and Deborah xxx

Thanks for sending me your email link.  I've sent you some pics - look forward to seeing them in due course.

Deborah xx