-The End-

appendix1:
Fred the Cat

Lived another 3 years with no more intestinal distress. Sadly, he disappeared under mysterious circumstances in 1996, and is presumed dead.

As you can see in this photo, Fred was not a sweet and loving cat. He was feared and avoided by everyone around him (except me and sometimes Ed).

He had a good life, though, and I am sure he is in Kitty Heaven now.