Because in a month or so the bungalow is going to be turned upside down whilst heating is updated I figured I should get a new carrier, one that Ebbs would be comfortable in for a longish period.
I'd read here how some cats use their carrier as a bed so I thought I would leave it out to give it a try and, as you have already guessed, it worked.

It arrived earlier this afternoon and after some time taken to put it together -it was fiddly - I put it in place. Ebbs went and had a looksee then went in the living room, a little while later I check the bedroom and there she was, one happy camper.



Thanks for the idea PT!

btw anyone thinking of buying a new carrier I thoroughly recommend this one,
http://www.hagen.com/uk/cats/addinfo...rgo_cabrio.cfm
besides being a front or top loader it has a lot of other good features. And Ebby endorses it too.