Randi, thanks for the article. Although I said something quite similar about Fister's AM activity, this article is more instructive. It is just so true how quickly cats get a new habit developed.

I took Graemer out twice last week, in the snow. So today, as I was headed for the door, he was sitting there, meowing, waiting for his turn. It took only two visit outside and now he thinks it is going to happen each day. Cats are quick studies!

Thanks again - regards to John and the Fister man ! I am so glad he pulled through his surgery so nicely. I was not one who thought it was a good idea, but I was wrong. I know now that if I have to decided one way or the other, I will seriously consider the operation. Did Fister's meow go up an octave? Just kidding