I was watching tv with my feet up on a stool, and Nikki came up and
snuggled down between my ankles, like she often does. Here's a picture
of her doing this:
http://tinyurl.com/4kjnd
Mere had a little snack at her plate nearby. Then she came and looked up
at me. Then she jumped onto the stool and snuggled down between my ankle
and Nikki! She gave Nikki a few licks and then settled down to sleep.
Nikki slept through it all, at least she looked like she was sleeping.
Maybe she was pretending because she didn't know what to do? ;o) I just
sat with my mouth wide open and watched them sleep, snuggled up together
for about half an hour.
Then I spoiled it all. I carefully removed my feet from the stool and
stood up to go get the camera. I got it, came back and sat down, but
then Nikki woke up, glared at Mere, and jumped off the stool. Stoopid
hoomin.
Earlier today it looked like the girls were playing - at least they were
having the zoomies at the same time. I'm not sure that they were chasing
each other or if they were just accidentally running around at the same
time, but at least there was no hissing or growling. I wonder what
happened? There has obviously been some sort of breakthrough.

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Kreisleriana - 07 Apr 2005 18:41 GMT
>I was watching tv with my feet up on a stool, and Nikki came up and
>snuggled down between my ankles, like she often does. Here's a picture
>of her doing this:
>
>http://tinyurl.com/4kjnd
Aww, what a nice footwarmer!
>Mere had a little snack at her plate nearby. Then she came and looked up
>at me. Then she jumped onto the stool and snuggled down between my ankle
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>sat with my mouth wide open and watched them sleep, snuggled up together
>for about half an hour.
Oh my!
Maybe the ice got broken sometime when you weren't looking.
>Then I spoiled it all. I carefully removed my feet from the stool and
>stood up to go get the camera. I got it, came back and sat down, but
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>time, but at least there was no hissing or growling. I wonder what
>happened? There has obviously been some sort of breakthrough.
It's wonderful.
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Mathew Kagis - 07 Apr 2005 18:50 GMT
> I was watching tv with my feet up on a stool, and Nikki came up and
> snuggled down between my ankles, like she often does. Here's a picture
> of her doing this:
>
> http://tinyurl.com/4kjnd
> Then I spoiled it all. I carefully removed my feet from the stool and
> stood up to go get the camera. I got it, came back and sat down, but
[quoted text clipped - 6 lines]
> time, but at least there was no hissing or growling. I wonder what
> happened? There has obviously been some sort of breakthrough.
First, nice shot. Second... Of COURSE they don't want you to know they're
becoming freinds!!! That would mean they are capitulating to your wishes...
Rather than the other way around...;-)

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Karen - 07 Apr 2005 19:29 GMT
That is VERY exciting!!
> I was watching tv with my feet up on a stool, and Nikki came up and
> snuggled down between my ankles, like she often does. Here's a picture
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> time, but at least there was no hissing or growling. I wonder what
> happened? There has obviously been some sort of breakthrough.
wafflycat - 07 Apr 2005 21:09 GMT
> Earlier today it looked like the girls were playing - at least they were
> having the zoomies at the same time. I'm not sure that they were chasing
> each other or if they were just accidentally running around at the same
> time, but at least there was no hissing or growling. I wonder what
> happened? There has obviously been some sort of breakthrough.
The lulling you into a false sense of security is going well, I see ;-)
Cheers, helen s
Victor Martinez - 07 Apr 2005 21:31 GMT
> happened? There has obviously been some sort of breakthrough.
Most excellent news! Maybe Nikki is a softie after all... :)

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Melissa Houle - 07 Apr 2005 21:40 GMT
> I was watching tv with my feet up on a stool, and Nikki came up and
> snuggled down between my ankles, like she often does. Here's a picture
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> Pics at http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/
> and http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki
Even if Mere and Nikki are not destined for an adoring sisterhood, I'd take
this advance as a sign that Nikki has at least accepted Mere, and Mere was
trying to show Nikki that two cats cuddled up together with their hoomin is
a nice way to spend a spring afternoon. =o) Hooray! You know now that
whatever set backs may happen, it is possible for Mere and Nikki to cohabit
your home without killing one another, or sounding as if they wanted to.
As I write this, I am witnessing a major case of Mother/Daughter Zoomies
between Nina and Francesca, and the shredded TP is flying all over. Don't
know if I dare give them the Catnip I bought while doing errands, today. =o)
Melissa
Adrian - 08 Apr 2005 14:56 GMT
> I was watching tv with my feet up on a stool, and Nikki came up and
> snuggled down between my ankles, like she often does. Here's a picture
[quoted text clipped - 21 lines]
> wonder what happened? There has obviously been some sort of
> breakthrough.
It sounds like things are progressing splendidly. :-)

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