Oooh isn't she a pretty girl! Would you call her a tortie? I don't think I've seen many long-haired torties. I was hoping you'd post some pictures soon. Thanks.

We do call her a tortie. Check out those paws! Aren't they huge? And the mane? Hallmark for Maine coon.

Great cat! It looks like she's already ruling the roost.

A lovely lady! Does she let you brush often? Do you have one of those brushy things that fasten to a wall corner?

Oh, what a beauty she is!

Oh she is pretty!Her coloring is really neat.......
Your bathroom is super, all that hard work paid off!

Robin,Maggie is just gorgeous..and those eyes! What kind of personality does she have? Main Coons are so delightfully weird. Now for the bathroom. I've never seen a sink quite like that and it's perfect for the way you decorated. Everything goes together just beautifully..especially that big dark cabinet and the picture which looks like T uscany to me. You both did a super job.

Your bathroom is gorgeous! What a spectacular sink--the tile job ain't bad, either!

Maggie is beautiful; she looks so huggable. Will she stand for that?

Andie, no roosting yet. I wish she would. She is still kind of skittish and only shows confidence late at night or early morning when it's just me puttering around. LF isn't mean to her, but he's skittish of her and it just cycles. I keep trying to explain to him that he just needs to pet her, she's not frail and achy like Keegan, but he's not getting it yet.

Meldy, I have a brush and used it once, but she still really won't sit very still. I'm keeping the brushing all to myself (and LF), so she'll have to beg when she wants it, no wall thingies for her. It's actually building trust some, so I think we'll use it as a tool and to make her happy.

Lilo, Thanks!

Linda, Thanks and Thanks! Hopefully the work will pay off in monetary ways in a handful of months. Won't that make a great graduation present? A new economy with a rising housing market. Ah.

Marda, she is perky, lively, and loves to be pet pet petted. Thanks on the decorating. Actually, the painting (done by Ed's mom) is the inspiration for the house's color palate and the overall design. Hopefully the whole house will come together. One project down, the rest to go. But they couldn't until this one was done. Big whew!

M, Thanks on the sink and tile choices, they're Ed's. He learned how to tile on that wall. He did better on the floor. She won't let me hug yet, as she's too squirmy. I assume that will come in time.

You can live without indoor plumbing but you can't live without a great cat like that one. steve in baltimore county.

Absolutely gorgeous! The room and Maggie!

Joan

LOLOLOL Oscar the Cat..........and I totally agree. A house is not a proper home without a cat or two perched in important places. One of mine holds the refrigerator in place, same one sometimes holds down our bunn coffeemaker, but only when it's cold in the house and she is seeking warmth. She also holds down my neck at night, wrapped around it like a boa. She is now sitting on my fax machine next to the puter holding it down.

Have you been psyching yourself out yet for a housekitten? Are you like me and will 'know' it when it comes along? (and also, of course numerous other ones you would not have chosen, but chose you and you accommodated them?)

Unfortunately I can't see photos of bathroom redo, but your cat is beautiful. I think she might settle down more when house is settled...my cats hated change or too much hustle-bustle (me, too)...lol josh

Maggie is gorgeous, but then you knew that! Training her to believe that combing is a treat will pay off in spades when this kitty is geriatric... good of you to see this now!!!

Naturally, your "house" choices (tile et. al.) are beautiful and well executed, but your "home" choices are the ones I admire even more. May you and LF earn her affection quickly, and may she come to crave you both!

Robin, Give her a little time. That cat has the "top cat" kind of look.

What a beautiful cat. I always wanted a Main Coon but none showed up at my house yet. I do not get to pick my pets, they just show up at the door and come in.
Love your bathroom. When you are done, can you come by and do mine? Great job.