She is five and is currently lying on the bed while the little one cries in the bathroom - he was quiet a moment ago and I spent a while playing with him while Daisy was outside but I don't want her to feel abandoned by me paying the little guy too much attention while she is feeling threatened in her territory. I put a couple of larger toys in with him that Daisy doesn't play with because he started playing with my hand like he was playing with his brothers and sisters (ie chewing it) and he got engrossed with that for a bit - I just feel mean locking him away but I guess it will help him realise that it is his safe place

I am just such a soft touch and hate to hear either of them unhappy. Daisy's tail has stopped flicking now though which is good though not expected to last. And the little guy has realised that he doesn't like the shower after miaowing because I was in there, then trying to run inside to the far corner He got a bit wet!!

sounds like fun and games at your house, i'm jealous! wish i still had a cat.

luckily daisy isn't too old so i think she will eventually be accepting of new kitty once shes learnt that he bows down to her and isn't a threat.

i'm a soft touch too, it must be sad listening to the little guy in the bathroom, he prolly can hear you in the house and misses you hehe

Yeah - well that is what we thought - and Daisy can be quite playful although she is very much her own cat (as most cats are ) so we thought a kitten would be less of a threat to her as she can whip it into shape. I couldn't believe it when he escaped the bathroom and ran right up to her at her food bowl this morning - I thought she would kill him there and then!!! Going to the toilet is a total fiasco - being a girl and having to sit down for everything means that while I am sat with my knickers around my knees, the little bugger jumps into them then tries to sit on my lap, climb onto my shoulder and play with my hair... Speed-wiping is going to have to be a skill I learn quickly as I have to throw him on the floor, grab the TP, throw him on the floor again, finish up, throw him on the floor again then get up, wash hands etc.

Sorry for the too-much-info but it amuses me anyway!!

Of course, then I wash my hands so he jumps up to the sink. Cleaning my teeth this morning I had him on my shoulders/back as I was bent over the sink. Then comes the trying-to-bribe-him-with-toys so I can sneak out while he isn't looking, which is harder than it sounds. He managed to just get out but Daisy just watched him as she is on the bed now. I managed to get him back in and he cried at the door for a bit but he stopped already so he is prolly having a nice big poo behind the toilet or some other awkward place for me to clean up

I used to have a cat named Cricket. Several yeas ago I shared a duplex with a couple guy friends and one of them brought home a kitten from his family farm one day...a kitten he named Pedro lol. Cricket was already fixed and was actually a very social cat who liked to snuggle and have the company of other kitties, so I wasn't too concerned about her having a companion.

She would crack me up I tell you...she would chase Pedro down, pin him to the ground, and just when I would think she was going to kill him she would start grooming him LOL. I think she had some motherly instincts and just wanted to take care of him...however wee Pedro HATED getting bathed by Cricket. *sigh* I miss my Cricket...she now lives in Springfield, MO and has a companion kitty named Jiminy lol.

When I introduced a new cat into our household this year, I just let them have at it. They will hiss for a while, but eventually Daisy will get over her feelings of betrayal. I was amazed at how quickly my cat adjusted. Just my personal opinion, but as long as you are at home with them I'd not bother locking the little guy up, but let them figure out how to deal with each other and maybe segregate them for the first week at times when no one is home.

Hmm I am tempted as the little guy is crying at the door again and Daisy is still sleeping on the bed. I am sure he will get swatted a few times but here goes... I'll just make sure they don't kill each other...

They will be fine!! Have fun watching the pouncing and playing!!

Hahaha - well the little guy keeps trotting after me wherever I go and when I came back into the bedroom he lost me so he miaowed and I called him but he jumped up on the bed right where Daisy was sleeping!!! She swatted him and he backed into the bathroom - now he has just made his way into the bedroom again but Daisy is growling at him - she doesn't seem too impressed!

Daisy will get over it! Just give her time. The more she see the little one around, the more she'll get used to him.

What have you named this fellow?

i vote we get to see a picture too

He doesn't have a name yet - I took some photos for you guys but need to get the other puter on to get them online. I think we have now established that the bed belongs to Daisy. Of course, she is yowling at the poor little thing who kept trying to run to me, but halfway gets growled at by Daisy. When he finally made it onto the bed, he huddled up next to me (I got out of the way - I figured it was safest!) Eventually, Daisy decided that she didn't want him clinging to the edge of the bed with his tiny claws so she batted him down.

Daisy doesn't want me near her either at the moment and keeps growling at me as well and the poor little guy keeps wandering around the house then crying for me because he doesn't know where I am. When I call him, he comes to the bedroom door and Daisy growls and so now he went back to the bathroom!!!

Oh dear I feel incredibly mean!

daisy is obviously annoyed because she thinks it's her house, but she will soon adjust to another cat being there. i'm sure she will warm to him in the end, i mean who can resist a cute little kitten??

and don't feel mean, you just gave a cat a home, that was a good thing!

yes - we definitely need to see photos.

I have wanted to get another cat, since our current one gets lonely and cries at the door when we are not there. But I think our place is really only big enough for one.

Well this little bugger is braving the bed again while Daisy is asleep on it - I am expecting fireworks soon!! Especially as last time the little one tried to play with Daisy's tail while she was asleep

Having done this 10 times now I can honestly say this is normal. I tend to just leave them too it, to be honest, although I make sure I am nearby just in case things get violent. It seems, to me, that Daisy will be fine. She hasn't full out attacked him, just doled out a few warning swipes. I think lil kitten is curious, obviously, and he just wants to play. Daisy is being the spoilt child who doesn't want to share.

She'll come around!

Ok - I trust you!! They are both on the bed now asleep! The little guy snuck up when Daisy was sleeping so she hasn't noticed him yet - he is staying close to me but is totally zonked out - I think tearing around the house earlier wore him out! I have a video of him doing circuits on the sofa, attacking a plastic bag, tearing up to the arm of the sofa, running across to the bag... you get the idea!!! Peace reigns... at least for a short while...

Of course, now we *really* need a car as we were going to wait until we got one so we could use the gas money saved for extra kitty things!

There's nothing that can really replace marmite on toast. I don't love the stuff, but it hits a particular spot.


Jeraly - how are the kitty cats now?

Well we've come to blows a few times, normally when the little one is being a bit too boisterous near Daisy and she doesn't want him to get too close but earlier they were really close and just looking at each other - that was when the little one was being more quiet. As it hasn't even been 24 hours I am feeling hopeful that Daisy will eventually come out of her grump and get on with things. He does NOT like being locked in the bathroom now - I shut him in when two guys came over to look at our oven which is broken and he was howling the place down! He is currently playing on the sofa next to me while Daisy sleeps in the chair. Daisy also doesn't like it when I smell of the little one so I have to wash my hands before I pet her. As she is still p*ssed at me I don't manage to pet her that often but I try so she knows I still love her

The little guy also likes to lick my ears and I had a couple of wet willies earlier which was nice(!) He looks like he is about to go to sleep again now though on top of his cuddly mouse. I gave it to him because Daisy prefers smaller toys that are like real animals to chase, whereas this little guy is used to playing with his brothers and sisters. He *has* tried playing with Daisy's tail and her paw while she was sleeping but she hissed at him and he ran away so he might learn soon that she doesn't like to play when she is asleep!!!

I have tiny scratches all over me from where he has just been jumping up at me and climbing all over - nothing serious but it does look a bit like I am a severe self-harmer

We have a BBQ to go to later so the poor thing is going to be locked in the bathroom for the duration so Daisy doesn't tear him to pieces. And also so that he doesn't eat all her food like he did earlier! Of course, she just led on the chair watching him so I figured it was her fault - she could have stopped him if she wanted to! But he went mad for it! I can see this causing problems!!

Oh - as for names, so far the only thing that I think suits him is Rex but Jeremy will prolly hate it

Oh - kitty pics - not too many yet but will get more! Lemme know if you can't see them

http://www.new.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=...mp;id=739675434

Aly-

Why don't you put him in the bedroom? The bathroom is awfully tiny for anything to be locked in.

Because Daisy would go mad clawing at the door if we closed the bedroom door She considers that her territory and would be even more annoyed. The little guy has a fair amount of space in the bathroom cause he plays in the shower and things as well and he is so tiny - but now he has had the run of the house (within Daisy's watchful eye) he just doesn't want to stay in there!!!

His litter tray and food and things are in the cupboard with the doors open so that saves up a bit of space as well... after this morning's pee escapade I am still wondering if he will use the tray! And I keep consoling myself with the fact that he at least has a TON more space than the tiny glass cubicle he was sharing with the other three kittens

Guys I'm getting depressed. Still no work. Still spending money. And it's worrying me now.

You sound like Bruce! P, are you looking on Craigslist at all? I'm just wondering because as I've been helping out on the job front here I have seen a couple of editing positions...

Edit to add: oh, this is what I saw. http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/tfr/838653088.html Hmmm...softcore?

oh lord, i can't imagine what the dailies look like on soft core pr0n.

I suppose it's mainly cos I've had a few meetings and thought I was on to a good thing, but still haven't sorted this union crap, and I can't find any non-union work.

Oh well, I spent some time in the hot tub, and then made some cookies. (and ate a LOT of cookie dough). I feel a little better, but still worried.

awwww

Actually, I wouldn't wash your hands between kitties. This way they will get used to eat others' scents quicker. You'll have to kind of force Daisy to let you - just stroke her back even if she is pulling away. I swear they'll adjust better this way!

Pics are adorable, btw!

AAAAWWWWWWWWWWW...KITTY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You should come up with some names and do a poll. Though I admit I do like Rex...or T. Rex...or Marc Bolan




What type of jobs are you looking at? Have you tried any staffing agencies?

I know! That kitten is SO adorable.

I think you should call the kitten Dave

Pointy - do you have my email? Maybe send me your cv and I can forward to some people I know?

Dave is a great name for a cat; I knew a dog in London named Dave and he was just about the coolest dog I ever met. He was a 15yo chocolate lab who was sooooo chilled out, and literally said "WOOF" when he barked.

Daves are always cool.

I picture a Dave cat as more of a bruiser tom cat though, not a cute ickle kitten. Still, my next male cat will be given serious consideration to be called Dave.

The neighbor who stole my dad's cat renamed him Thomas...but my dad's name was no better. My dad called him Big Guy.

I vote for Dave too, but I also vote for Hannity. I don't know why.

Rkl - I do, and I might, if you don't mind. I still don't have movement on the union, so currently looking for non-union work. It doesn't seem to be in as great supply as I was expecting. Every job I hear about turns out to be union, which means that I haven't actually applied for that many jobs. Yesterday I was emailing the guy that's doing the new version of Knight Rider. However he was already saying that I might not get hired cos I'd worked in features mostly, and then the thing turned out to be union anyway. That was the thing that kick started yesterday's depression.

Aww hun - it'll be ok - it's what credit cards are for I've been trusting Jeremy with the finances and then find out that bills aren't getting paid so I kinda understand - things will work out eventually, just give it time and use what you have available right now. And don't feel bad about spending if it makes you feel better - I am a massive retail therapy addict and it mainly consists of food shopping so end up buying cr@p to eat so I can comfort eat! Put it this way - if you are spending money to cheer yourself up then it can't be all bad - it might be the make or break of you staying


Hmmm are they looking for actors as well...?


You have a hot tub!? I am sooo jealous!! I can't wait to move somewhere that at least has a bath!!!


I hadn't thought of it like that - she seemed a little less inclined to miaow and pull away this morning although I did feel bad when the little one was in bed giving me a cuddle and Daisy jumped up to give me a cuddle in bed as she sometimes does but didn't want to come near the baby. She didn't go for him though or even miaow or growl which was something. She did have a little moan at him this morning when he was tearing around again though. And I caught the little bugger eating her food again when she went outside so I had to move it! He is so naughty!


Yeah - I was thinking Fred Jeremy came up with Riley though which is really growing on me

or Rattigan

i've been trying to reign in the spending. It's really easy for me to justify things 'well we will need one at some point' but i really have to stop. Lately I've been deciding the max i can spend before I go out, and put something back if i get too much. It's really easy to do way too much grocery shopping since I drive to the shop. When I used to have to carry the groceries home myself, I never bought too much in one go, I never realised how much that was holding me back Also I really hate owing money to credit cards, and although I've been using one, I'm trying to make the savings last as long as possible.

Do you have that catch 22 where you can't get in the union until you've done some work?Although you've already done features work though, haven't you?

I'm not sure what skills you have but could you do marketing/commercial work? You don't have to be union for that.

Yeah - we haven't really touched our savings aside from AOS and our trip to Riverside. We'll use them for the car as well but we don't really want to spend too much of them because we want a deposit for a house...

Sent you my resume Robin. And a short, hopefully not too confusing explaination of the mire I'm stuck in.

I think it looks like a 'Pepper'

I'll send you a more detailed response when I get a chance but I got it! It all makes sense.

My mom's cat is named Riley! It's a very good name...

Riley seems to be sticking so I think it is the one!! He is currently sleeping under the little fold out table I have the laptop on and has his head resting on the bottom rung in what looks like a terribly awkward position! I took some photos though

Who needs babies when you can get kittens. They are much cuter too IMHO.

Should I get a gigantic picture of him in my siggie?

Daisy, my other cat is still in a grump - she doesn't like us touching or petting her right now and she seems really down - I hope she feels better soon because I really don't want her to be sad

I'm sad. We've been here 6 weeks now, and I feel like i haven't gotten any closer to a job. I think I was kidding myself for a while that it would be easier than this. GRrrrr.

My friend in NYC hasn't worked in months (set designer/AD)....it's not just you.

And yes, 6 weeks is not long at all. I hope you find something soon.

I guess it's about as long as I expected it to take, so that's why it's hitting me now. And I spoke to my mum today, and I'm tired of always repeating 'no, no news of a job yet'. It's very depressing and stings a little every time I have to say that to her.

Pointy - right back at yeah on the email. Today has been a VERY busy day but tomorrow (Friday - yay!) I'll make some phone calls on your behalf to see if I can't figure out how to get around the union issue or some sort of stop-gap thing until you can find something better.

and I just found out I need to get my fancy dress dry cleaned for an event on Sunday

Oooo...fancy eh? Who you schmoozing with?

Robin I would love you forever if you managed to help me with any work at all.