For those of you that weren't paying attention on either occasion; will once again point out that Cannibal Rabbit bagsied Cookie Monster.

Skids crumbs are to help him find his way back through the maze - I think

<completely ignores Geg, as in the previous two occasions>

<realises, in advance, futility of protesting - but does so anyway>

ah, so that's what they mean by bread-crumb navigation on webpages!

<Ignores current discussion and hands around chocolate>

<Is delighted to see Bonzai Kitten again, but not just because she has replaced bread crumbs with chocolate.>

Hi BK!
<hangs (non-flammable) bunting around the treehouse to welcome the return of the prodigal feline>

<Is gratifed by welcome and appreciates non-flammable hunting, as personal hotness has caused some problems recently ;) >

Welcome back Kitten. We missed you!

Awe shucks, thanks!

Only have limited net access I'm afraid, but I'll be here at least twice a week!

Finally, someone new to insult! It's been very quiet...

If Kitten is only going to be here a couple of times a week, I think we need a volunteer who will threaten, menace, poke us with sharp sticks and throw bricks on a daily basis for the other few days. I'm not sure I can cope with getting away with whatever I like without the threat of violent retribution constantly hanging over my head.

Sorry - can't volunteer - too busy whittling sticks in menacing manner in brick factory.

Same here. I can do a nice line in positive reinforcement if you're interested though.

How was the positive reinforcement course? Did they give you a certificate?

They did, and promised another one and a cupcake if I kept it up.

I'll leave you a supply of pointy sticks and a picture of my glowering. You'll just have to make do poking yourself.

Ooh Ehrr!

<Takes one of the pointy sticks.>

Ow, Stop! That hurt.

Well behave yourself.

Demonstrates positive reinforcement for those that probably weren't paying enough attention on their course because they were too distracted by thoughts of cup cakes

"Well done Robert. I particularly liked the way you held the stick. Perhaps you would like to try it again, and this time perhpas you could try pointing the stick at ES?"

Was that a factory made of bricks, or one that makes bricks, or both?

As for positive reinforcement I recommend armour-plating. I'm not too sure how feline proof that is though.