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What if you put out a meal, and only half the cats come?

Ruby, Josh, Jake, and Johann had dinner.
Lacey sat and watched, and finally ate a little.
Paint sat and watched, and finally ate a little.
Junior had to be physically rousted from the basement. I don't believe he ate anything.
Gray had to be physically rousted from Crystal's office, which I've now closed off. I don't believe he ate anything either.


Why did I roust folks? Because I'd not seen Gray since breakfast; he never came down for lunch. He's become more and more reclusive over the last few days, and I start to worry when he starts skipping meals. I don't want to have tostart closing off parts of the house; Crys' office is necessary because Jake keeps hiding up there... he's profoundly deaf and I need him where I can find him. Now I wait for either momma or papa to show up so I can get a bit of advice...

EDIT Junior has now eaten. All that's left is Gray... who I'm hoping will show up and squeak for food.

One last thing...

And something I forgot.

2 cigarettes yesterday, 1 bummed from Tommy. 1 left.
2 cigarettes today, both bummed from Evelyn who's preparing to quit herself. Still have 1 left.

My intention is to not have any more. To have that 1 lonely cigarette still sitting in the truck when Crystal and Kelly get back Tuesday.. and to still have it sitting there a week later. The goal is to be able to throw out that last symbolic cigarette at the end of January, nailing the lid on a habit that's plagued me since I was 12.

Kitty Feeding - Supplemental

Gray is now eating. Both Josh and Lacey got bopped for trying to take his food; neither will be happy with me but Gray needs to eat and they've had their shares.