Yay! Doogie pics!!! I was wondering what happened to him! Those are some awesome action shots!

If you think he goes beserk for bread ties, try pipe cleaners. I curl them around my finger like a spring, then pitch it into the center of the room... cats come flying from all corners of the house to play with it, and it usually ends up in some outrageous shape

PS: Yes, those of us in cooler climates experience a great change in the stuggle quotient in our cats as the weather gets cooler. I'd say keep it cool all year round just so I get extra snuggles!