There are different ways of not worrying about appearances. One is when it might just look a little nuts from the outside but you feel loved and respected and everyone is consenting to the arrangement. The other is when you worry about appearances being wrong because you know something is wrong. In my anecdotal…

Not just shitty, but also in the act of legally binding some poor sap to be shat on for the rest of his life. (Or her, if they ever show same-sex marriages.) It's really sad/depressing and not even fun to hate-watch for me.

I would watch the hell out of that. But I'd be more excited if someone else wrote it.

Sigh. I was parroting your own phrasing, so if there any nerves being struck, they're not mine.

Um, maybe don't take flippant hyperbole so seriously. You understand these are imaginary characters, right? My point is that in historical context, the ratio of women trying to make romantic connections above their social class is extremely unlikely.

Yeah, if he's really looking (and I mean driving hard, because I know talented people sending 100 resumes a week who are still trying) and not just resting on his part-time and hoping for the best, I would try to give a little more slack. Hiring is slow around the holidays. Maybe try to broach it gently as an inquiry…

Ethel with the illegitimate baby, Edna who hit on Tom, the brunette widow who made out with Lord Grantham. I think I'm forgetting at least one.

The basic membership is $55 where I live, but I'm there all the time. It's essentialfor party supplies and even has pretty good wine (depending on where you live). You can get a guest pass and go in and look around, and then if you want to buy something, just pay for your membership on the way out.

I agree, it was almost...I don't want to say refreshing, but at least a change to not have a randy maid be the aggressor. It's difficult to believe that England was so packed with female sexual predators in the servant class.

As far as I'm concerned, we are always sharing pictures! That is a gorgeous cat. His markings are really striking (also I love cats who have a totally different tail color).

Wow, thanks so much for this. I AM actually in Austin, so I guess it's time to bring a truck down to the kitten store!

Blah, I suspected as much. They can change the terms on me mid-lease? Is there some kind of exception saying that I can move out without effects on my credit or lease record if don't agree? Being a property manager and a decent person at the same time has got to be a struggle. (That's supposed to sound sympathetic.)

Oh well that is a load off my mind, thanks for speaking up Queen Latinah's cat!

Thanks for everyone's input! I'm relieved no one suggested I just split them up, which I cannot do, and I definitely could not pick which one to keep. They're playing tackle-tag right now, which is hilarious, and I can't really get a picture of that; but as a thank-you here's one of them playing on their cat tree:

Thanks! I appreciate everyone's input, but professional expertise is particularly awesome.

FIVE cats! That's a lot to manage even without worrying about secrecy, I'm not nearly that organized ;) I hadn't thought about a sign, that is a great idea.

That was so great of you to give those cats a home at such inconvenience to yourself. It's funny how much we're willing to do for these little furry tyrants (and be grateful for the privilege).

Lol, yes, that is my philosophy exactly. What is the difference between one cat and two, anyway? If I get another notice I will at least know that I need to take evasive action.

I probably should have specified that I'm in Texas :) I've never heard of that site before but I'm definitely going to check it out, thanks!

No it is helpful to hear about other people's experiences, for sure.