I have three crotchedy old ladies myself.  
Doesn't matter how much hair they shed, how often 
they barf on the (formerly) beige carpet, or how 
many nights they parade over my head without so 
much as a by-your-leave, they're family.

Hope yours get well soon.

As for the cel ogling... well.  If I could afford 
to ogle you out of that Zel cel I've been eyeing 
for 2 years... *giggle*