I fully agree with all of you regarding the "only cat" issue..........last night my hubby asked me what I wanted for my birthday, and I said "A brother or sister for Ally" - his response was unprintable!

At least after we move house there will be someone at home all day, so she hopefully wont get up to as much mischief!

IBK, I had never heard of the "expensive leather-chewin' Oriental gang" - but you may be onto something! I will have to monitor her email and telephone calls more carefully, and see what she is up to. It really won't do to have her mixed up with the wrong crowd - lol!