I doubt if they would even understand if we started calling them "Roomie" I swear that there is no brain function or much sign of life at all, other than taking up space in the house.
Pet name? Have not heard one in so long it's completely out of the vocabulary. Sounds like lots of us had a crappy weekend.
Blackie, at least you were able to share some time with the D and some gal pals. That was something.