I was just about to make a thread about this, but it looks like you beat me to the punch! XD
I absolutely adore animals, and have owned several cats in my lifetime [currently I own two, a lovely black cat named Mars and a tabby-and-white named Phoenix]. They're both indoor/outdoor cats, who come and go as they please but usually return home at night.
As for flea and tick products, I'd like to know a good one myself. I've been using Pet Armor Plus with lackluster results.