You are so right tyd. I was awoken at 6.30 am by kitten and pup. Took pup outside to do her business she did right in front of the cat flap (door) and proceeded to walk it into the paving and such an aromatic smell. Cleaning it up is such fun when you are still trying to wake up, not get pissed off at her cause she's only a pup and walking into walls while you are still waking up and not even had a coffee!
Don the kitten loves laying in ambush for her (Margo) and they are great pals already and the source of much laughter and joy.
I too am transforming my house. I set up a temple meditation room yesterday and am looking forward to painting it and finishing it off over the coming week or so. I am a pagan and for me my spirituality is central to me living a balanced and healthy life on all levels of being.
You may have seen my vent in the vent thread about you guys in the states being so far away and yes I wish like you I was surrounded in real life by the people on these forums. Ahh for a perfect world. Make me king of the world and I'll make it happen. LOL.