Post #255,914
5/18/06 6:27:18 PM
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It's happened.
My beautiful girl, my Kabuki, is gone.
With me for close to 17 years, she's seen me through the best of times, and the worst of times. She loved me unconditionally, with all her heart, as only a pet can. I loved her as much in return.
Kabuki was small, weighing only 3-1/2 pounds, and delighted in sitting on my shoulder. She would ride with me everywhere as I walked around, and we would watch tv, surf the web, chat and work together.
She'd been fighting cancer for over a year, and I made a decision not to put her through operations that (the doctor said) might kill her; and I'm glad to say it was the right decision. She was never in pain, thankfully, (a little purr-factory until the end), and she went peacefully, in her sleep.
I'll miss her more than I can say.
Imric's Tips for Living
- Paranoia Is a Survival Trait
- Pessimists are never disappointed - but sometimes, if they are very lucky, they can be pleasantly surprised...
- Even though everyone is out to get you, it doesn't matter unless you let them win.
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Nothing is as simple as it seems in the beginning,
As hopeless as it seems in the middle,
Or as finished as it seems in the end.
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Post #255,915
5/18/06 6:37:06 PM
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:-( Condolences, Skip. Enjoy the wonderful memories.
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Post #255,916
5/18/06 6:37:47 PM
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Sorry for your loss, Skip
hugs,
Amy
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Post #256,004
5/19/06 11:40:59 AM
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Today I'm taking her to the crematorium.
I'll scatter some of her ashes in the courtyard of the apartment complex where she spent the bulk of her life, and the rest will stay with me...
Imric's Tips for Living
- Paranoia Is a Survival Trait
- Pessimists are never disappointed - but sometimes, if they are very lucky, they can be pleasantly surprised...
- Even though everyone is out to get you, it doesn't matter unless you let them win.
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Nothing is as simple as it seems in the beginning,
As hopeless as it seems in the middle,
Or as finished as it seems in the end.
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Post #256,005
5/19/06 11:45:43 AM
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That's a beautiful idea.
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Post #255,918
5/18/06 7:10:26 PM
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Sorry.
17 years for a cat is on the long side. You must have taken good care of her.
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Post #255,962
5/18/06 11:23:00 PM
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Yeah...
Heck - when things were bad, she ate better than I did...
Imric's Tips for Living
- Paranoia Is a Survival Trait
- Pessimists are never disappointed - but sometimes, if they are very lucky, they can be pleasantly surprised...
- Even though everyone is out to get you, it doesn't matter unless you let them win.
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Nothing is as simple as it seems in the beginning,
As hopeless as it seems in the middle,
Or as finished as it seems in the end.
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Post #255,928
5/18/06 7:34:01 PM
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I'm sorry for your loss
I have come to believe that idealism without discipline is a quick road to disaster, while discipline without idealism is pointless. -- Aaron Ward (my brother)
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Post #255,929
5/18/06 7:37:57 PM
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little girl sez she is sorry about "shoulder cat" take care.
Any opinions expressed by me are mine alone, posted from my home computer, on my own time as a free american and do not reflect the opinions of any person or company that I have had professional relations with in the past 50 years. meep
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Post #255,969
5/18/06 11:44:40 PM
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Tell her she went peacefully
they everybody should. She was happy until the end...
Imric's Tips for Living
- Paranoia Is a Survival Trait
- Pessimists are never disappointed - but sometimes, if they are very lucky, they can be pleasantly surprised...
- Even though everyone is out to get you, it doesn't matter unless you let them win.
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Nothing is as simple as it seems in the beginning,
As hopeless as it seems in the middle,
Or as finished as it seems in the end.
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Post #255,932
5/18/06 7:51:47 PM
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That's rough, Skip.
My childhood pet Natasha, a tiny cat as well, lived to be 18. Here's to the memories!
Regards,
-scott anderson
"Welcome to Rivendell, Mr. Anderson..."
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Post #255,963
5/18/06 11:26:28 PM
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Aye
She'll live as long as I do that way...
Imric's Tips for Living
- Paranoia Is a Survival Trait
- Pessimists are never disappointed - but sometimes, if they are very lucky, they can be pleasantly surprised...
- Even though everyone is out to get you, it doesn't matter unless you let them win.
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Nothing is as simple as it seems in the beginning,
As hopeless as it seems in the middle,
Or as finished as it seems in the end.
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Post #255,941
5/18/06 8:56:48 PM
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Sorry to hear it, Skip!
Alex
When fascism comes to America, it'll be wrapped in a flag and carrying a cross. -- Sinclair Lewis
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Post #255,948
5/18/06 10:03:51 PM
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my condolences
Have fun,
Carl Forde
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Post #255,952
5/18/06 10:43:16 PM
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From a fellow cat lover...very sorry to hear!
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Post #255,968
5/18/06 11:43:53 PM
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Thanks...
Imric's Tips for Living
- Paranoia Is a Survival Trait
- Pessimists are never disappointed - but sometimes, if they are very lucky, they can be pleasantly surprised...
- Even though everyone is out to get you, it doesn't matter unless you let them win.
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Nothing is as simple as it seems in the beginning,
As hopeless as it seems in the middle,
Or as finished as it seems in the end.
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Post #255,956
5/18/06 10:54:44 PM
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Condolences
After having to put my dog to sleep back in Dec, I readily know what you're going through.
I so sorry for your loss.
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. (Herm Albright)
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Post #255,964
5/18/06 11:30:00 PM
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Thank God I didn't have to do that!
I was afraid she would deteriorate to that point; I didn't want to have to either a) do it myself, or b) have her go on an operating table away from home...
I feel for you...
Imric's Tips for Living
- Paranoia Is a Survival Trait
- Pessimists are never disappointed - but sometimes, if they are very lucky, they can be pleasantly surprised...
- Even though everyone is out to get you, it doesn't matter unless you let them win.
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Nothing is as simple as it seems in the beginning,
As hopeless as it seems in the middle,
Or as finished as it seems in the end.
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Post #255,973
5/19/06 1:02:03 AM
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Condolences
They truly are family, I don't care what anyone says. I'm very sorry for your loss.
--
Steve
[link|http://www.ubuntulinux.org|Ubuntu]
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Post #255,999
5/19/06 11:27:04 AM
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Thanks...
And you're right...
Imric's Tips for Living
- Paranoia Is a Survival Trait
- Pessimists are never disappointed - but sometimes, if they are very lucky, they can be pleasantly surprised...
- Even though everyone is out to get you, it doesn't matter unless you let them win.
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Nothing is as simple as it seems in the beginning,
As hopeless as it seems in the middle,
Or as finished as it seems in the end.
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Post #255,975
5/19/06 1:15:10 AM
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I'm steeling myself.
My mum's cat is getting on and getting old and has a special place for me. I've always had cats around and haven't always fared well when they die, so I know I'll miss Daisy when she goes.
Fortunately, I have two kittens of my own which will considerably cushion the loss when it occurs.
Wade.
"Insert crowbar. Apply force."
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Post #255,982
5/19/06 2:27:23 AM
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Condolences.
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Post #255,984
5/19/06 6:28:47 AM
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Sorry for you
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Impeach Bush. Impeach Cheney. Do it now.
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Post #255,985
5/19/06 7:14:14 AM
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So sorry. I know how hard it is.
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Post #255,991
5/19/06 9:35:34 AM
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Sorry to hear that.
She was a little thing. My last cat was 17 lbs. Clyde was his name. He went to live with a friend when my allergies got too bad. I miss Mr. Clyde.
Follow your MOUSE
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Post #256,000
5/19/06 11:29:00 AM
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My other cat
Winston Churchill is about 17lbs. I'm going to have to get him a kitten for company...
Imric's Tips for Living
- Paranoia Is a Survival Trait
- Pessimists are never disappointed - but sometimes, if they are very lucky, they can be pleasantly surprised...
- Even though everyone is out to get you, it doesn't matter unless you let them win.
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Nothing is as simple as it seems in the beginning,
As hopeless as it seems in the middle,
Or as finished as it seems in the end.
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Post #255,995
5/19/06 11:00:22 AM
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I had a shoulder cat
We didn't know it, but he was sick when we got him. Didn't last a year. He was the first pet I ever had, and the first one I lost. It's tough. Best wishes on the way.
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Purveyor of Doc Hope's [link|http://DocHope.com|fresh-baked dog biscuits and pet treats].
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Post #256,002
5/19/06 11:31:45 AM
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Thanks
She was the kitten of a semi-feral cat at the old apartment complex I lived in. I was lucky that she was always robust, even though she was a true 'runt'. She had some kittens when she was younger, and THOSE cats were huge when they grew up...
Imric's Tips for Living
- Paranoia Is a Survival Trait
- Pessimists are never disappointed - but sometimes, if they are very lucky, they can be pleasantly surprised...
- Even though everyone is out to get you, it doesn't matter unless you let them win.
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Nothing is as simple as it seems in the beginning,
As hopeless as it seems in the middle,
Or as finished as it seems in the end.
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Post #256,007
5/19/06 11:47:59 AM
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Condolences friend
I know what buki meant to you.
She gave you and us that knew her alot of good years though...she led a good life.
If you push something hard enough, it will fall over. Fudd's First Law of Opposition
[link|mailto:bepatient@aol.com|BePatient]
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Post #256,202
5/22/06 7:26:44 AM
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Thanks everybody...
It's good to have friends.
Imric's Tips for Living
- Paranoia Is a Survival Trait
- Pessimists are never disappointed - but sometimes, if they are very lucky, they can be pleasantly surprised...
- Even though everyone is out to get you, it doesn't matter unless you let them win.
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Nothing is as simple as it seems in the beginning,
As hopeless as it seems in the middle,
Or as finished as it seems in the end.
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Post #257,025
5/28/06 2:44:09 PM
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A Last Word.
I've set up a memorial site with the few photos I have...
[link|http://imrics.net/publish/kabuki/|http://imrics.net/publish/kabuki/]
I'm not really being morose about it - this sort of thing helps me to let go.
Imric's Tips for Living
- Paranoia Is a Survival Trait
- Pessimists are never disappointed - but sometimes, if they are very lucky, they can be pleasantly surprised...
- Even though everyone is out to get you, it doesn't matter unless you let them win.
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Nothing is as simple as it seems in the beginning,
As hopeless as it seems in the middle,
Or as finished as it seems in the end.
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Post #257,048
5/29/06 12:18:05 AM
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:-) Thanks for sharing.
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Post #256,420
5/23/06 2:05:50 PM
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Belated Condolences, Skip.
They do become a part of you, don't they?
jb4
"So don't pay attention to the approval ratings that say 68% of Americans disapprove of the job this man is doing. I ask you this, does that not also logically mean that 68% approve of the job he's not doing? Think about it. I haven't."
— Stephen Colbert, at the White House Correspondent's Dinner 29Apr06
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Post #257,668
6/3/06 11:40:33 PM
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I'm sorry for your loss. :(
"When you take charge of your life, there is no longer need to ask permission of other people or society at large. When you ask permission, you give someone veto power over your life."
By Geoffrey F. Abert
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