A cat sitting on scientific equipment

Misha has invaded my apartment.

Mrs. Kuznetsova knocked at 09:30. “I must go to the pharmacy. One hour. Misha does not like being alone.”

Before I could respond, she placed the cat on my floor and left.

The Problem

Misha immediately jumped onto my desk. Specifically, onto The Ambassador.

I now have a 4.2 kg cat sitting on my barometer.

The reading shows 1089 hPa. This is not atmospheric pressure. This is cat.

The Negotiation

I offered Misha the chair. Rejected.

I offered Misha the windowsill. Rejected.

I offered Misha the cat treats I bought last week. Accepted temporarily, then returned to The Ambassador.

The 10:00 measurement was delayed by seven minutes while I held the cat and read the barometer with one hand. 1021 hPa. Frequency: 49.97 Hz.

Ruslan will notice the irregular timestamp. I will have to explain.

Day 9 Data

Time Pressure (hPa) Frequency (Hz) Notes
06:00 1020 49.96 Normal
08:00 1020 49.96 Ruslan confirmed
10:00 1021 49.97 Cat interference (+7 min)
12:00 1021 49.97 Cat sleeping on printer
14:00 1022 49.98 Cat departed

Mrs. Kuznetsova returned at 14:15. “Was he good?”

“He has strong opinions about barometers,” I said.

She nodded as if this explained everything.

Current status:

  • Pressure (14:00): 1022 hPa
  • Frequency (14:00): 49.98 Hz
  • Days until Tuesday intensive: 3
  • Cat-related measurement delays: 1
  • The Ambassador: Undamaged, slightly warm

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