Hmmm -

I remember a time one of our cats (Teji, actually, who also serves as the noble steed for the Rodent Responders) chased a squirrel up a very short tree that was not near any other trees. Usually, when Teji chases a squirrel up a tree, the squirrel just runs out one of the thin branches and jumps to another tree, leaving Teji rather frustrated (or slightly flat, if she tries to run out the thin branch too). This time, however, Teji clearly had the squirrel cornered.

However, as Teji started up the tiny tree, the squirrel jumped on to Teji's head, ran down her back and disappeared across the lawn. Teji didn't even chase the squirrel - she was clearly in a state of shock.

I mention this because, while it does not look good at the moment, it is possible that an ingenious adventurer such as Corridus might find a way to turn this situation to his advantage. I don't know much about the internal workings of a Helldiver - could someone seize control of the steering mechanism if he could gnaw through some wires? What would happen if the plane suddenly started swooping down on Rich Kid and Muffy the Poodle? Would they be driven to hide in Murky Pond? Am I getting ahead of the plot line?

What will happen to our fearless (or hapless) hero?

Thank you, Freddy, for the update. We wait eagerly for further news....

JudyB

P.S. The moon rocket?? Has Corridus boldly gone where no hamster has gone before...?