As my computer is literally on its last leg, I'm running far behind on my reading. Just catching up with this thread today. Gobs of good reading (as usual)!

Anne, do give my regards to Natalya! Let her know that last May shortly aftering returning from CAMEL, I adopted a lovely Russian Blue puddy tat who I named "Natalya the Magnificent". Alas, she has become "the Pookster" a far less regal moniker for a cat from a royal bloodline. As I recall, Natalya had felines of her own being cared for by her mother back in the Ukraine.

Looking forward to the next installment...