You’d think that, with all the times she’s gone up and down the stairs, Human Mommy would understand the Stair Toll.
You would be wrong.
I still have to explain that the toll is due prior to descent, that we Toll Collectors do not accept IOUs, and that strokes are appreciated but are not a substitute for hard currency like Tuna, ‘Nip, and chilled cream.
—Apollo
Daily Feline and Canine Wisdom 
You do find clever ways to get extra treats but then you deserve it Apollo
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Of course, I do. A magnificent Tuxie such as myself deserves all the treats he can eat. Purrs, Apollo
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of course you do and my Daisy Mae was a rescue Tuxie herself now an Angel would agree with you
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Masterful stair toll positioning, Apollo! I hope you’re sharing your wisdom about IOUs, positioning, and hard currency with the voidling! Purrs
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Oh, I am, but the Voidling is still a bit too young for employment as a Toll Collector. Purrs, Apollo
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Well, except that the kitchen where all of those things are kept is on the ground floor, and you’d be more likely to get a toll if you stayed at the bottom instead. Just saying.
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We expect the Humans to plan ahead so that they can pay both the up and down tolls. Their failure to plan reflects poorly on them, not on us Toll Collectors. We are doing a fabulous job. Purrs, Apollo
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Dear Apollo, I hope my Little BIG Cats don’t read this, I can’t imagine them. Thank you, have a nice day, Love, nia
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Your Cats just let you go up and down the stairs willy-nilly? That’s unthinkable! Purrs, Apollo
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