Day 1 Las Vegas...

Vegas is the Answer no matter the Question...

Las Vegas is the place to be.  Left home very early yesterday morning and we ad a very 

good flight.  We both managed t seep a little.  Best part was that we had great seats ad I was

 able to get some pretty good pictures of Hoover Dam.  Arvid and I went there last ear and

 I will tell yo it is pretty impressive.  If you get the chance to go, take it.

Being awake from so early made us very tired once we got to Vegas.  Especially with the 

3 hour time difference.  That however did not stop s from exploring a little.  Arvid

 will be very busy for the rest of the week so at least we had the opportunity to do a little 

of the Vegas Strip together.There was a time I did not care for Vegas, now I love it.

I'm impressed with the High Roller both day and night is is awesome t look at. So far 

still have not tried it.  Arvid refuses to go with me and I don't know if I want to do it alone.

A favorite place of ours is Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville.  

We made our way there yesterday.  Margaritas are always good.

Good day to everyone.  For now I am out to explore.

Life is too short to worry about stupid things.  Have fun.  Fall in love.
Regret nothing and don't let people bring you down....

~Nadiya~

Monday...

Goals are dreams with deadlines.

If it doesn't challenge you it won't change you...

A new week begins.  Pretty exciting one for us and I hope the same for you.Everyday

 I see on Facebook some kink of a test people take that defines something about them, their

 personality or some other aspect about their likes, dislikes you name it Facebook has a test

 for it.  Usually I ignore all of them, but the other day I was awake pretty early and decided 

to try it out for myself.  Since I liked what was said I decided to share it here.  

Arvid and I are back on the road again.  Next stop is Las Vegas.

Wishing you a great week.  Hope we all get most of our goals accomplished. 

 We have quite a few we would like to see happen so fingers crossed that this is the

 week that makes us all break out in smiles and happiness.  Happy Monday friends.

Focus on your goal.  Don't look in any direction but ahead.

It's Monday.  Don't forget to be awesome...

~Nadiya~

Sunday...

Life is good.  Small things make me smile.  Good people make me

 laugh and amazing family and friends keep me blessed...

If you're looking for a good place to eat, you don't mind waiting, you don't mind sitting

 really close to each, and you don't mind that they bring you your food bits by bits,

 then Benihana's is the place to go to.  The food is really good and when you are

 in the company of friends who are not only nice, but also very interesting

 and entertaining then it's a win-win situation for everyone. 

 Yesterday evening we had such an outing.  We laughed, and we enjoyed good

 food maybe one too many mojitos for me, but we left satisfied and happy.

Yesterday as Arvid was watching one of his many soccer games on TV, I decided to

 go to the Galleria Mall.  Yes, I really like it there.  I have a few of my favorite stores right there. 

 One being the Michael Kors store.  Of course I decided to visit my friend Stephanie and 

check out their latest collection.  I have been a MK fan now for several years.

  Way before MK became that popular.  I still like it of course, but I was not really

 impressed with much of the new collection and I realized that the leather

 was really hard, not like Coach whose leather is very soft.

Before MK I was mainly a Coach girl.  My mom and sisters still prefer it than the MK

label and now I think I see why.  I saw the new Coach collection and I fell in love with it

right away.  The leather is amazing and the quality is so much better.  As of now I am 

taking a break from MK and returning to Coach.  Got my eyes set on a handbag.

Does not necessarily mean I am giving up all of my MK handbags.  Not happening.

In preparation for our upcoming trip, I also treated myself to a mani-pedicure. One 

feels so good to just pamper themselves and I am into some lighter colors these days.

Good morning everyone.  Brutus and Arvid still asleep.

  I'm enjoying my cafe. Life is good right now.

Life is only as good as you decide to make it.

So stand up, be BOLD, and don't let everyone else define it...

~Nadiya~

RC 350 Sport Lexus...

It only takes one person to change your life...

We changed cars (again), I love Lexus and Arvid saw this car while I was away 

visiting one of my sisters.  He really liked it so we went to Lexus gave up

 my "old" one (less than 3 years old) and got me this one.

I love it!  But now Arvid says he is too big for the car.  I know what that means.

I once had a Jeep.  Arvid loved it at first.  2 months into it he claimed it was not a smooth ride.

He changed it for another.  Have a feeling this may be heading that way.

At least I had a few months to enjoy it, even if some of those months were

when we were in Norway and Chicago.  Guess you can say I have hardly had much 

time to actually drive the car.  At least my sister had a ride in it and a few friends.

Well nothing in life is permanent.  I am not attached to the car, but I do like it.

Whatever happens happens, but I know I would prefer to have an Arvid who is happy

 when we drive rather than an Arvid complaining how little the car is for him.

Happy Saturday amigos.  Dinner tonight with friends.  I am

looking forward to a very delicious evening and hope yours is great as well.

Grateful.  Keep in mind that someone else is happy

 with a lot less than what you have...

~Nadiya~

Friday Again...

Happy Friday!  Let the weekend begin...

Today I am excited because I am expecting a phone call from one of my friends from

far far away.  You can say from the other side of the world.  We have a "date" with each other.

Friday already.  Arvid still not 100% at his best and I do not feel like going anywhere.

Hopefully today we will just take it easy and relax at home with Brutus.  When Brutus 

is not at his best I am always stressed.  The last few days have been stressful.

The last few days I have had many doctors appointments.  Yes they have begun again. I have 

also had tons of blood work.  Not crazy about that either.  But now it's done, at least for

 this month.  Next comes my appointment with the endocrinologist to see how I have 

progressed in the last year with medications and side effects.  Still have a weight problem.

Yesterday Brutus was supposed to go to the vet.  More like I wanted to take him, but I listened 

to the voice of reason.  In this case Arvid.  He claims that because I am stressed Brutus feels

 it and reacts accordingly.  All of this I know, but when i see him not eating what else to do, but 

get worried?  Especially since he needs to eat in order for me to give him his medications.

Yesterday was stormy but beautiful.  We were out driving, working and as always

I have my camera handy.  These days I manage only with the IPhone camera.

It takes great pictures and it is always ready and conveniently handy to get to.

To all a good day and may this be the start of a great weekend ahead.

Dear week.  I'm so over you,

 I'm leaving you for your best friend...WEEKEND...

~Nadiya~

Time With Nirvana...My Sister

Sweet, crazy conversations full of half sentences, daydreams and 
misunderstandings more thrilling than understanding could ever be...Sisters

The last few days have been spent in the company of my sister.  I could not have asked 

for anything better than that.  Both Arvid and I picked her up at the airport on Friday

 evening.  Arvid who was and still is not better insisted he wanted to go.

From the minute she landed Arvid had her laughing which always makes me happy. I love 

to hear my sisters laugh and whenever Arvid is around they seem to laugh louder and 

even more and.  Arvid being Arvid did not hesitate to show her around and talk 

about his hobbies and collections.  They talked stamps and of course 

about our gold claims in Nevada among other things.

Everyone who knows Arvid know he loves his TV shows.  Well while my sister was here he 

said that the TV shoes can wait.  Even I was a bit surprised about that, but of course happy.

 Instead we spent the evening chatting away and just enjoying ourselves.  Best times.

Saturday Nirvana and I went to Orlando to meet up with family.  Arvid was not feeling well 

so he could not go.  Not the worse thing that could have happened.  We had three hours

 in the car.  The music blasting at times and the conversation always going on.

  We talked abut anything and everything.  Just the way sisters and best friends do. 

 I was very happy to have had these hours alone with her. After a good dinner that evening,

it was time for some Pina Coladas.  I really think we had a tad bit too many, but who

 was counting?  I sure was not and neither was she.  Made for a great evening.

We visited with family.  Spent several hours laughing and catching up with everyone.

I met an aunt I had never seen before and at the same time I found out that I 

have 2 cousins living in Amsterdam.  Through Facebook we will hopefully get to know 

each other well and already Arvid and I are invited to their homes.  That's family.

When Nirvana and I got back home to Fort Lauderdale we were surprised by Arvid.

He had the apartment glowing with lights and music from the jukebox.  Once again he

 was missing his favorite TV shows.  As Arvid later said, "the scene was set for

 a night of celebration." And celebrated we did with vodkas and coke.  Not something 

Nirvana and I would do, but the mood was set and we were willing.

With Arvid pouring the drinks she and I got happier and happier by the minute as did he.

Arvid having a cold said that he should probably not have any alcohol, but because

my sister was here, "why not.? and so we continued until the wee hours.

Sunday we did not get to do our usual outing so we decided that the 3 of us should 

do it on Monday instead.  One of Nirvana's favorite restaurants here is J Alexanders and that's 

where we took her.  As always the food was delicious and the carrot cake a little too 

filling.  We sure did not complain about that.  Made for a good evening snack.

Brutus was as always a little skeptical.  He was not afraid, but he kept his distance.

Whenever she was not looking he would run all over her bed, sniff it and lay

on it for a little.  Whenever Nirvana was o the balcony, Brutus would keep an eye on her.

When it came time to eat, Brutus made sure Arvid was around to "protect" him.  

Brutus as you can guess is not the bravest kitty, but he sure is one of the 

cutest and that's good enough for us. For us the cutest  of course.

Monday night we decided to go to the beach together with Liliana for Margaritas and Pina 

Coladas.  Yes, it was happy hour at the beach and we were there getting happy. Guess 

it did not hurt to have a few of the guys flirt with us.  Made for an even happier time.

By the time we left the beach we were pretty much not fit for more.  Arvid was  quietly

waiting at home.  Still with the cold and the sniffles.  Yep, even though he would have

 liked to go with us he was not feeling that good and after the vodkas from the night before

 he decided it was best to stay home and just take it easy.  No complaints from me there.

It is quiet without her.  I enjoyed our talks and our quiet moments.  I miss her very
much and I am thankful for the few days we had together.  Hopefully it will be repeated.  I
really enjoy seeing how comfortable Arvid is around my family and they around him.  Relaxing.

Back to being on our own.  Busy, busy but in a good way.  Clouds are rolling in right now.
Seems like the weekend will be wet and dark, but this being Florida that can also change
 in the blink of an eye.  Have already started with doctors and labs and more doctors.

Not so happy about that, but it needs to be done.  Today at the lab the girl who drew
 my blood was not very gentle.  Not too happy about that.  Otherwise all is good
and it's a good day to be happy and grateful.  Happy Thursday everyone.

Sisters function as safety nets in a chaotic world 
simply by being there for each other...

~Nadiya~

Truth...

Just living is not enough. One must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower...

...and remember everyone, life is simple, it's just not easy.  And she finally 
stopped playing their song, when she realized she was dancing alone.

Everyday I realize more and more than no one has a perfect life.  It's almost impossible.
You see on Facebook everyone claiming that life is a bed of roses.  Lies.

Facebook is a way for us to all brag about how good we have it and how perfect life is.
Some of us more than others.  My life is far from perfect.  I have moments that are
very good just like everyone, but also moments that can really drag you down.

What I know I do have are wonderful friends, a good husband and a family that
will be there for me no matter what.  If that can be considered a perfect life then so be it.
 Life is good and in the same token we take the good times with the not so good ones

Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, 
but anyone can start today and make a new ending....

~Nadiya~

Sunday Funday...

A Sunday well spent brings a week on content...

Different from our usual Sundays and I love it.  Spending time with my

sister, parents and family.  Now that is what I call a good relaxing Sunday.  Never 

hurts if the night before we spiced it up with a few tropical umbrella drinks and some.

My life may not be perfect, but right now it sure feels like it is.  Arvid

home alone with Brutus for a change.  Still not so well so he had to stay home. 

 Sometimes this is very OK.  Both for him and for me.

Happy Sunday everyone and if you are fortunate enough to be able to spend it

with family, then like me you must be feeling pretty good and having a pretty good time.

Here's my advice, have a little faith, 

and if that doesn't work have a lot of mimosas...

~Nadiya~

Sisters..

Side by side or miles apart we are sisters connected by the heart...

We are 5 girls and I am the eldest of the 5.  Big responsibility, but one I would do

 forever and ever.   It has been one of the best "chores" I have ever undertaken.  That 

of being the big sister.  It is not often that one of my sisters come to stay with us,

so you can imagine my excitement of having Nirvana with us or a few days.

I was holding my breath until we actually saw her landing at the airport.  With her

nothing is guaranteed so it was not a sure thing until the very end.  I'm in heaven.

Growing up we had our disagreements.  Many.  Just like sisters do.  Today just like

sisters, we are best friends.  When in Chicago she and I spoke almost everyday.

It was fun and even when it was only for a few minutes it was always interesting to 

hear what she had to say.  Her life is INTERESTING to put it mildly. 

The things that happen to her,be it good or bad are not necessarily the same things

 that will ever happen to us "normal" people.  Even Arvid has to say that she is"special."  

Both Arvid and I were constantly urging her to come.  Arvid is good to my family.

Just like I am good to his so it evens out and it makes us happy.

Myself and my 4 sisters included have been through quite some rough times in life, but 

what has seen us through and will continue to do so is the bond we share.  You know the 

saying that goes, "she's my sister, break her heart and I'll break your face?" Well that goes 

for all of us.  You mess with one of us then there are 4 more you have to deal with.

I am one of the fortunate ones in life.  I have 4 sisters.  I have 4 best friends

 and without them my life would have never been this good.  I am grateful always!

Best part of it is that she and I get to spend some time alone. I must have done something 

good to deserve all of this.  Whatever it is, I am forever grateful for these moments with Nirvana.

There's nobody in the world that knows me better than my sister...

~Nadiya~

Friday...

Too exhausted to think straight.  Please small words.  Pictures help...

It's Friday and I'm tired.  Arvid still not feeling well.  The cold/flu is wearing

 him down and me as well.  Brutus sluggish because of his medications and that

 definitely makes me stressed.  Feel bad he has to always take so many pills

Not going to be our usual Friday with music and outings tonight, but that's OK

with me.  I can use the rest.  Have not had much sleep since Arvid

has been "ill"  coughs most of the night and then I'm awake.

Wishing you all a very good weekend.  I know sometimes life is rough,
but hopefully we all have something everyday to be grateful for.
 I know I always do.  May your Friday sparkle.

I already want to take a nap tomorrow...

~Nadiya~

About Life...

Life is full of ups and downs.  The trick is to enjoy 

the ups and have courage during the downs...

Yesterday was our first day back in Florida after being gone for 2 months.  Had so much

 to do, but unfortunately the day took a little detour and not for the good.  Arvid woke up with

 the flu.  Cold symptoms and fever.  Being a man he handles it just the way men do.

Then there is Brutus who has only been off his pill for 4 days yesterday, and already 

his paw started to bust open, bleed and ooze.  This kitty is never catching a break how terrible

is that.  Of course I began the pill treatment again.  He's in hiding and sulking as usual.

Right before lunch Arvid calls him mom to see how she is doing and also there we got 

news that was not expected.  Took us by surprise and we are still stunned.

 You realize that life is so unpredictable.  Just about in the blink of the eye what you 

thought was the real thing is suddenly snatched away from you right infront of your eyes 

and worst part is that you can't do a damm thing but let it take it's course.

To end the day the weather was misbehaving, but the good thing is that rain

 and thunderstorms it is warm and humid.  Arvid spent the day sniffling and still is.

 He watched a little soccer and dozed off a bit.  Yes, he does not handle being sick well. 

 I made him a favorite meal of his.  Made him happy and content and now he and Brutus

 are still sleeping.  Thursday already.  Let's hope today is better for everyone.

Remember, life is hard, but not impossible so make it a memorable day.

Life is 10% of what happens to you and 90% of how you react to it...

~Nadiya~

Sunshine State...

I live in Florida and I live on the Intracoastal Waterways.
I sit and look out at the water all day-that's what my desk is...

We are back in Florida where the days are warm and the nights are less warm.
The minute we landed something changed.  You could feel the tension
becoming part of what is our "normal" way of life in Florida.

Brutus already checked out his many sleeping spots.  Arvid is already
becoming a "maniac" and I am already becoming more stressed.  Back home.

After a long "vacation" there is so much catching up to do.  Started as soon as we
 got in last nigh and it will not stop.  Yes, we are running around again.  Just the way
 we like it.  In Chicago we also ran around quite a lot this summer, but somehow
there we prefer to not have so much running around to do.

In Florida it is good.  It is fun to stay busy and to be on the move.
 Chicago is our relax place.  Florida is our workplace.

Good morning everyone.  We have some busy days ahead so time for an early start.

It's called the Sunshine State for a reason.  I can't wait to spend Monday
 doing nothing on the beach instead of doing nothing at work...

~Nadiya~

Until Next Summer...

Today forget your past.  Forgive yourself. Begin again...

It's goodbye for now until summer of 2016.  Now we are set to go back home to

Florida and to the warmth.  Some of our favorite times here in Chicago this summer

 can best be expressed/visualized through pictures.  As you know a picture speaks 

more than a thousand words.  Here are my favorite moments of the summer.

We have had wonderful evenings at the hot tub/pool area.  

I believe it is one of the nicest pool areas in all downtown Chicago.

Shopping in the city is an experience.  There is also always something happening.

A favorite in the city is our own "Tina Turner"  She brightens up the street corners 

with her liveley music and one of a kind personality.  Always a hit with the crowd.

The city is just one big scenic scenario.

The days of backbacks and sneakers are coming to an end for me until next  summer.  Here

it is almost like a given that 1 out of every 4 people will be carrying a backpack.  Me included.

Already we are missing the hot tub.  Yesterday we used it for the last time for this summer.

The weather here is unpredictable.  

One day it is warm, and before you know it sweaters are needed.

This is a city, but no matter where you go there are always flowers blooming.

Amazing colors and always a sight that captures my attention and camera.

The summer for us here in Chicago is over.  Sad, but true.  It feels more like
Norway's climate and that my friends means time to head back to warm temperatures.
Arvid is already getting a cold.  same happens every summer in Norway.  Not good.

Looking forward to going back home to Florida.  Driving my car.  Having a
little breathing space on my own and doing some stuff on my own.  I do miss having
some alone time.  Looking forward to some this weekend and I am sure Arvid is as well.

To all a very good day.  Here in Chicago it is gloomy and cold.
Looking at the pictures, you can see that the choice to leave is not that difficult.

Florida: America's hot, moist land-wang.
In Florida we salt Margaritas not sidewalks...

~Nadiya~

Goodbye Chicago... For Now

Beach sand, perfect tans. Day walks, night talks. Sleepless nights,

 pillow fights...and  spending every day with those who matter most....ahhh Summertime...

Our summer is soon up in Chicago...oddly enough, I am not too sad.  This year we have

 done so lots of running around that I feel we and ready to slow down.  Thing is 

as soon as a day passes both Arvid and I get restless.  Then something 

happens, and we are ready to be on the move again..

Yesterday we enjoyed dinner at another of our favorite restaurants here in Chicago.
111 Forks has become our restaurant of choice for our "last" outing

Winter will soon be here.  Can feel it in the air.  This makes is easier to go back to Florida.

 Looking forward to that very much as well, and hopefully it will not be so hot. Nothing 

beats Florida in the wintertime.  In Chicago we are always out walking, doing

 something, seeing things...people watching and lots of music and good 

food fill our days in Chicago.  Back home in Florida it's busy time.

This has been a very good summer. I have enjoyed many shopping days at Macy's. 
 As usual we have had long walks in the park and along the lake.  We have enjoyed 
many an evening with good music, food and we even made more new friends.

I think Arvid is getting much better at making friends in the building.

  Sounds good to me!  The best part is knowing that next summer we will be back!
Happy Monday everyone.  May your days be filled with laughter and love.

How lucky are we to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.
When life gets blurry, adjust your focus....

~Nadiya~

Tad Too Cold For Us...

Happiness is not a goal...it's a by-product of a life well lived...

I now understand why people who live in cold temperatures always talk about the weather.

Seems that Arvid and I are doing that also quite often.  Back in Florida we

rarely check the temperature.  It is either warm or hot but, not cold.  

Dress code is always shorts, T-shirts and flip flops.

Here in Chicago we check the temperature several times in the day to see when is the best

 time to go out.  See how to dress and see what is our window for warmth.  At least it is 

so as soon as October begins.  Yesterday we were so cold we cancelled our plans. 

 Was supposed to be our last time at Buddy Guys Legends for this summer.  Oh
well.  Today we also delayed our early start because for us it is still to cold.

Of course once we are in Florida we complain about how hot the weather is, but right now
both Arvid and I agree that we will take that heat rather than the cold.  We love Chicago,
but we love it in the summer.  Come fall we want to go back home to Florida.  For us fall
can easily be winter for all the difference it makes.  All we know is that it's cold!

Had a car rented for today to do some shopping- stocking up for next summer,
but as of right now it's a no go.  Hopefully tomorrow it is warmer and hopefully there
are no soccer games that Arvid HAS to see.  This was the main reason to cancel
today's reservation.  Cold temperatures just made a good excuse.

To all a very good day.  Stay warm and remember, do not spoil what 
you have by desiring what you have not.  Me included of course.

 Homewards bound too the Sunshine State soon.  Happy!

I'm feeling a little bit more relaxed now and a little bit happier...

~Nadiya~

Saturday...

If plan "A" didn't work.  The alphabet has 25 more letters.

  Stay cool. Life is good...

When I went back to Florida to bring Brutus, Arvid was busy.  He surprised me with quite

 a few things, and last night once again he surprised me with tickets to a concert.  

Seems like Mark Knopfler was always someone of interest for  Arvid, and so

 he got the tickets and we went.  The Chicago Theater is one of my favorite 

paces.  It's beautiful on the outside and more so inside.

How to describe the concert? Hmmm... the man sure can play the guitar. I
did not know many of the songs except for one. called Sultans of Swing which Arvid
plays on the jukebox back home in Florida.  Other than that most of it sounded like
Irish music. not bad, but different.  I enjoyed it so much that I fell asleep during the concert.

Today is our last Saturday here in Chicago, and even though the weather is cold and

 windy, we know we are going to miss it very much.  Like I said before, this summer we mostly 

worked to get the apartment to our liking.  We did quite a lot as well, but as Arvid said 

"next summer we have to check out the parks more.  Now I can't wait for next summer."

Saturday morning means soccer to Arvid be it here in Chicago or Florida.
Many games going o so he is busy and he loves it.  I have not yet decided what
to do with myself.  I would like to out and walk around a bit,
 but at the same time it's too cold and windy for me.

Hopefully the day will get a little better and we will do something in the afternoon.
 We have plans, but we also don't like this cold weather. Happy Saturday to all.  Hopefully
your day is bright and sunny if not we still make the most of what we have.  Enjoy!

Relax.  It's the weekend.  Happy Saturday.
The toughest decision you need to make, bottle or draft...

~Nadiya~

Last Friday...

You know what they say about Chicago. 

If you don't like the weather, wait fifteen minutes...

Sadly our days are now numbered here in the Windy City.  This is our last 

Friday until next summer.  Bittersweet.  Glad to be going back to the

 Sunshine State, but also sad to be leaving.

Not exactly sure what the day hods for us as yet, but whatever it 

is I am sure Arvid and I will have a good time.

Here is Chicago our days are relaxing and stress free.  I know as soon as 

we get back home to Florida it will be crazy and hectic again.

Our time here in Chicago has been pretty hectic as well.  We spent many of the 

days cleaning and fixing up our apartment making it more homey, cosy and comfy for us.

Chicago has one of the most unpredictable of weathers.  We have had many beautiful 

warm and sunny days.  We have also had  lots of rain and fog.  All together it has been good.

 

As always it has been a summer of creating memories and moments that we will

always remember.  makes looking forward to next year even more appealing.  Can't wait.

Happy Friday everyone.  Remember, life is a beautiful collage 

of priceless moments and memories, which when pieced all 

together creates a unique treasured masterpiece.

We didn't realize we were making memories

we just knew we were having fun..

~Nadiya~

Brutus..Our Little Traveller

Life to me is a journey - you never know what may be your next destination...

Travelling with Brutus is now routine.  Brutus is a very good traveller and never acts 

up nor cries during the trip.  Brutus has been travelling with us now for many years. 

 His first trips were to Eleuthera, Bahamas. He knows we are about to travel as 

soon a she sees suitcases and his carrier.  Then he's not happy. 

 On the day of the travel it's always hide and seek with him.

The first few times we took him on an airplane we gave him a little 

tranquilizing drops just to make sure he did not get too scared.  

Both Arvid and I noticed that instead of relaxing him these drops actually made
him nervous and totally alert...bottom line he was never relaxed.  We took
 Brutus all the time with us to the Bahamas.  I can't say for sure that he
 was too happy during these flights, but he was always good.

He has also been coming with us to Chicago.  We stopped giving him medication and
he is so much more relaxed.  Makes both Arvid and I feel so much better as well.

When Brutus travels with us, we buy him his very own ticket.  Usually his ticket costs
 more than ours. On the good side of that, we get to keep him right next to us.  Win-Win.

 Brutus is always  very well behaved, and has always been a hit with many of the
 passengers.  They usually can't believe how good he is. Once a few little girls just begged
to pet him.  Arvid was gentle, but firm when he told them they could not.

We normally buy him a small bottle of water, I take a syringe and every once in a while
we give him water with it.  Because we fly with Brutus we always take the late flight.
 This gives him time to use the litter and take a nap before he travels.

As soon as we get home, I fixed his litter pan and he usually goes without a problem.
He usually spends a few hours getting used to his surroundings again and when
 he was satisfied he goes to one of his favorite beds and sleeps like a baby.

To all of you a good day. Coffee.  Cats.  Books.
Sometimes, the answers to life's trouble are quite simple.

Cherish life's simple pleasures.  It is the sweet simple

 things in life which are the real ones after all...  

~Nadiya~