Happy New Years to you too, Miss Gerry. Dubba and Sugartoes (my two cats) are hoarding toilet tissue in case Auburn University wins their bowl game this week. Last time AU had a big win, they "rolled" my bathroom so it looked like Toomer's Corner. Google "Toomer's Corner" to see neat pics and story about traditions and change.
Wow that is quite a story. I am glad the trees survived the attack. Hopefully your kitties will have opportunity again to utilized these important kitty skills.
And to you & yours Gerry Happy New Year. Keep the kitties coming. LOL
Irene