I'd seriously consider moving the tree! It's just too near the fireplace and constitutes a major fire-hazard. As for the cat.....kick it outside. Our cat's seriously in the dog-house for doing things I won't mention here...... Congrats on your success though! ;-)

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All the Woes of a World by Jonathan Icknield aka The Bryster

And in my final hours - I would cling rather to the tattooed hand of kindness - than the unblemished hand of hate...