While the cat's away

... I'm getting a lot done.

When Casper has to stay overnight at the animal hospital it's the only time I can get a full night's sleep. It's likely that he will stay overnight at the hospital tonight which means a full night's sleep for me. Hallelujah.

From experience I know that when Casper and I live in the van I will need to sleep on his schedule or I won't get enough sleep. That means cat naps through the day and night.

Last night he woke me dozens of times because he wanted food and I couldn't give him any after 8 PM. He jumped on my chest several times, sat on my neck, swatted my face with his tail, called me frequently from other rooms, and also went scavenging through piles of unpacked office supplies searching for errant bits of kibble. I was sleep-deprived, stiff and achey this morning. But when it was time to leave the house he was very good about getting into his carrier, which is unusual for him.

I've just made coordinating, red wool, plaid curtains for the van windows, and am just about to finish a teal flannel curtain for the door to close off the cabin, and matching flannel sheets. Those should keep us warm.

Next I'll pack the china and glassware, dismantle the bed, then work on my web site and get cracking on my crowdfunding. I have long realized that Casper inhibits my creativity. He is a very narcissistic, demanding cat who interrupts my writing about every ten to fifteen minutes. So I'm making the most of this 24 hour period. Who knows when it will come again?