However, it being Saturday night, I decided I wanted to go out for a drink with some mates, and maybe get a curry. How to do this, while at the same time keeping an eye on the Hamster.
Geekery to the rescue

http://www.indigolemon.co.uk/hamster.html
You're not the first person to suggest this ideaKawa wrote:It's not very interactive - needs a poke button