Thanks Charleen, Sam's x-rays showed a healthy cat and I think he had
already arranged for a clone to be ready when we got home and 'ported
out of here the minute after he was released from the carrier.  My
Selena was like your Aggie and she only went once on a Mouser voyage
then decided she liked it better at home where she could hide when the
world got scary.  Four will have to consider joining the voyage next
year.  After all, it is tradition to have an ex-Tom on security
patrol.  Steve Touchtone's Rocky was the first and he sent word to Sam
that he was needed. Sam will know when Four is ready and he'll send
word. You may not even realize he's gone if the Mothership sends the
right clone. Just a different look in the eyes or the way they walk or
meow is the only thing that might give it away.
Thanks for purrs and the tuna, Sam loves tuna!
Julie