Very sorry to hear of the loss of Tigger, BTD. :( Sounds like your paths crossed when you both needed them to the most and that you brought a lot of joy into each other's lives. Sounds like he was one lucky little kitty. My heart goes out to you.

So, what's up with the "alleged" liquid rule for carry-on luggage?

On the way to MA I was an idiot and packed my 4.8oz hair gel (not that it mattered in the heat) in my carry-on. In the quart bag, but still over the 3oz limit. (Pru's late night reasoning: I'm checking luggage this time, so unlike my WV trip I don't have to transfer some gel into a smaller container to meet TSA restrictions - I can just take the whole container! And then I put that whole container in the carry-on....) What happened? Nothing. Me and my illicit hair gel both flew coach to LGB.

Then on my way home from DC I forgot that I had packed a 20oz soda in the front pocket of my carry-on to drink after interviews and while waiting for a cab to the airport. I found it when I opened the front pocket to get out a book. To read. While sitting at the gate. After going through security. 20oz of mediocre ginger ale.

I'm starting to think this "3-1-1" thing is a hoax.

Mediocre drinks do not fall under the rule - it is only quality beverages that cause a problem.

Terrorists forget how to cause terror after about 6 months. No need to worry any more.

Please refer to this wikipedia article:

Security Theater.

Damn! You're right!

My new housecleaner was supposed to come today. My house is filled with luggage and other vacation ephemera. She called this morning to confirm and suggested we move it to next week.

Bless her.

So.....I think I want to get a 2nd kitty, so Tango has a buddy to play with. How hard is it to integrate a new cat to the household?

Depends. Does Tango want a new buddy? Some cats like being only kitties- I think Samwise would be perfectly happy if the other two disappeared. Still, more than one kitty is fun, and Tango will adjust even if he initially acts cranky.

Tango is a she and I find that female cats are crankier than male cats when it comes to integration. However, Tango HAS lived with another cat, so she may be OK. Go with a kitten and try a male. (Orange boys are usually a good choice. ;))