The Imposter

Who's stolen Amber, the quiet reserved Abyssinian who hides in the bedroom and wont come out? Something STRANGE is going on.

The Housekeeper got numerous cuddles on Tuesday night in bed from a very dribbly Abyssinian

Amber was then seen playing with the boys yesterday afternoon in the conservatory with some new balls which The Housekeeper had got out of reserve stock and what's more, she seemed to be really enjoying herself.

But then last night, something VERY strange happened. The one cat of the house, who has absolutely no interest in human food whatsoever unless it is white fish shop fish, sat next to The Housekeeper whilst she was eating Chilli Chicken stir-fly and DEMANDED chicken. She then proceeded to fight off Jasper to ensure that she got the lions share and stuck her nose into The Housekeeper's pudding (a mini key lime pie) and licked the cream.

The Housekeeper was astounded. But she did get brought thank you presents later in the evening which were three of Amber's favourite cat toys which were deposited at The Housekeeper's feet whilst she was watching a film which was very sweet.

There's more Chilli Chicken for tea this evening..........

Stickgate

The Housekeeper's friend, Ian who lives in Somerset came to stay last weekend because The Housekeeper, Mr Housekeeper and he were all off to Shepherds Bush Empire that night to see Big Country in concert.

Now Ian is a generous fellow, and, it has to be said, as very soft touch when it comes to the The Housekeeper's felines. He always leaves the bedroom door ajar and more often than not has a furry companion for the night to keep him warm, however ... this MAY be due to bribery of the food persuasion.

You see, some time ago, Ian came to stay and brought the Abyssinian's some supermarket brand chewy meat and fish stick snacks. The boys LOVE them and almost inhale them rather than eating them. Crystal is a little more demure and demands that hers are broken into pieces. Amber, as per all other treats, just isn't bothered.

It has got to the point where the boys now know Ian's voice when he arrives and don't let him through the front door into the house unless he has been corralled and full bag inspection has been completed for contraband.

You think The Housekeeper is exaggerating, right !!!!

Bag opened for inspection of goods to commence

Two shy, retiring Abyssinians waiting patiently for a treat - yeah, right !!!!!!

 Jasper inhaling his treat stick

What do you mean, the rest have to be saved for another day?

Go on then, he's passed the inspection. You can make him a coffee