Reluctant Surrender

Lizzie here! These past two weeks have been horrible. The Mistress is not only feeding the new cat, she's actually trying to catch it now. Looks like it's going to become a part of our group with or without my approval...it comes inside the office when no one is here, so Tipsy thinks she should be staying in here with us at night. She's even tried to herd it in here, pushing at it with her head and everything. I did all I could, I went above and beyond, so while it is very reluctant....I surrender. I surrender with dignity and grace. Somewhat. I still throw nasty looks at it when I see it, just to remind the ginger that I don't much care for it's presence. The Mistress hasn't been able to pet it, but she can get pretty close now. It's only a matter of time before it joins us. Or leaves. I'd prefer leaves. On a separate note, one of the recent thunderstorms gave us all a huge scare. The biggest tree in the front yard got struck by lightening- it sounded like a massive explosion! Tipsy "hit the deck" running and hid. I was in the bookshelf and smacked my head pretty hard on the shelf above me while Molly spun out on the floor trying to run. I think Huey was the only calm one- she just jumped a bit and looked out the window. I don't know how the Mistress or the Grandparents reacted, but when we looked, the tree was split. Half of it was in the road, blocking traffic! No people or cats were hurt thankfully, and much to my disappointment, there was no increase in birds or squirrels running about for me to chase. You'd think half their home falling over would mean they'd be out and about. Nope. I went outside fully expecting a grand chase and I got nothing. They finished cleaning up the tree today I think. At least I assume that's what the humans did- we've been in the office all day because of the rain. With the exception of the newbie, who I have not seen today. Not that I'm looking for it or anything. Anyway. The rain just cleared up, so maybe the Mistress will let us outside. Lizzie out!