Wow, Otou. It sounds like you have a lot going on.
I am so sorry to hear about your bird. I didn't realize he was 20 years old. That is incredible. I know we obviously don't raid anymore, but I do miss it screaming at us when we were bad. I can imagine not having him to talk to is hard I hope your cat has as much personality. Cata and I got one and hes a retard.
I didn't know you were so handy! Your house sounds awesome. I love wood floors. I have no idea what people thought in the 70's. We had this nasty green wallpaper everywhere when I was a kid.
Congrats on the first anniversary Did you all do anything special?
Edit: Here is our retard-a-cat. I hope yours is less defective: