Cat has weed on Christmas presents

[turnsout]

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As above. Fuck! They were in a suitcase and I was packing and I went to another room to get my clothes. So now I need to buy replacement Christmas presents for 6 people aged between 1 and 75 at Kings Cross tomorrow morning. All while carrying a million bag lady bags because my big suitcase is out of action due to the wee. Thank goodness I'd hardly put any clothes in I guess! What a start to Christmas!

But no one be nasty about my beautiful girl she is old and doddery and a bit gross but is utterly perfect.

Bit harsh

Ok, mission accomplished! I’m a bit disappointed with niece gift - ended up getting books which she’ll like but which won’t excite her. But I will be able to give her the paw patrol figures too at some point - they really really don’t have wee on them, even the wrapping was mostly ok, let alone making it through the cardboard and then the plastic shell they came in. There was no sign of any inside the package. Plus then had a wash themselves in hot soapy water. It’s just they’re now not wrapped nicely.

An odd selection of food and booze picked up too so I look like a generous guest. Sorry haters but Richard lives to see another day.

So all’s well that ends well (apart from my wallet!). Thanks for the support and merry Christmas to all (and especially to the pets, who I’ve loved hearing about - we all are soppy idiots really!).

There is a Hamleys at St Pancras

No they don't need to go straight in the bin, how wasteful.

@turnsout has cleaned them, when she gets back from her trip she can decide what's ok to use herself& what's not. Linen napkins that only has a splash on the wrapping might be fine. I wouldn't touch any of the food myself, I'm a bit squeamish like like, but a candle would be fine.

I wouldn't give them to anyone else, but I'd consider each item for my own use.

i had a basket with a heap of clean fresh dishcloths, just taken off the line, about 20 of them. A neighbour stopped to chat on her way out for a walk, one of her dogs peed on them, full on adult dig volume all over them

I washed them extra long & extra hot & put them in the pile of dishcloths. No I didn't I put them in the 'dirty cloths ' bucket, used for 'dirty' jobs, car, boot cleaning, outdoor furniture etc

then put a machine wash on.

the number of people who said that was daft, they'd be fine as dishcloths once washed. 🤮🤮🤮

I'm having issues, I m not that keen on using them as dirty cloths!!! I will at least give them another wash.

@turnsout

let us know how you got on with your shopping!! Who is looking after the beautiful girl while you're away? Have you told them not to leave their bag/suitcase open or in the bed/floor???

That's definitely the way to think of it. Plus if you have to get more hot chocolate to gift you'll get to drink the stuff in the tin.

To all those worried that indoor pee accidents are common with cats, mine only started having regular issues once he was old, 17 years. Another was 9 but in renal failure. Others just never did, so it’s variable but worth the risk 😊

@turnsout cross posted with you earlier.

Good to know she doesn't seem unwell!

im sure everyone will be pleased with their gifts, even though they weren't what you had planned. Niece will be so overwhelmed with all the presents, she'll just be glad to have you there!!

have a wonderful, wonderful time with everyone!! 🎄 🍷

Glad you sorted it O.P. I’m sure the original presents might be salvageable with a wipe down.
There’s something very Christmas movie-esque about buying your presents at St Pancras station on Christmas Eve.