Christine,

Someone insisted to me once, some few years back, that many if not all
cats could in fact be trained to use the Porcelain Goddess regularly if
only folks would be considerate to 'em, fist taking the time to train
'em and then leaving both the door open and the seat down.  (Flushing,
it was averred at the time, was an extra-training option.)

IMHO, it would appear that Lucy is likely in fact able to "read" -
either your mind (most likely, especially during sleep-time), your posts
(maybe somewhat less likely, but does she like to watch you at the
keyboard?) or both (increasingly popular with the furfolk now that there
is this thing the hoomuns call Internet - not entirely unlike many
partially-evolved hoomuns, cats have not only really sharp eyes but
minds to match!)  In addition, it appears her native intelligence has
led her to both develop and exercise considerable ingenuity in the
matter at hand.

At any rate, congratulations!  Although nobody I know can guarantee that
your kitty will demonstrate her amazing pinpoint precision at every go,
it would delight YT no end if Middy-Boo would but take up the practice
at all.  What a learning experience!  Good fortune and continued success
to all concerned!

Cordially,
-- --
Rev. Pastor Charlene Mann, ULC
(who has started one smart church and stopped several stupid fights)
and Middy-Boo too
(Who LOVES the *.cats NGs, keeps returning to alt.lucky.w, and dreams of
the day He gains Opposable Thumbs)

"Meow meow Fluffy owns Usenet and Middy-Boo grants all access! (purrr...)"

(<Grin.>)