The coaxing of the cat

In which we learn that Mage will take approx. 1.25 ounces of Hill's Science Diet "liver & chicken entree" kitten wet food if:

- it is presented before him with great showiness
- I stay with him while he eats it
- other cats are not in the room
- he is brought back to the dish after the first time he figures he's done and moves away, licking his chops

He took that much in the evening, and that much this morning, with great eagerness (once the above requirements were met). Now, if a cat is living solely on gooshyfood, they're supposed to have about 9 oz per day for a 10lb. cat. (He's 11lb.) So this is nowhere near enough. But on the other hand, he might still be gumming kibble on the side; no way to tell. Webcam aimed at the dish?

Open Pool Weekend

The pool is Open this weekend. (That means, feel free to drop by and swim, and grill, and lounge in the hammock, or whatever; but we are under no obligation to feed or entertain you, and either or both of us may crouch in the lair playing CoH if we are cranky.)

It's nice to let us know if you think you might drop by, but not necessary.