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Conference misery::feline_v1

Title:Meower Power is Valuing Differences
Notice:FELINE_V1 is moving 1/11/94 5pm PST to MISERY
Moderator:MISERY::VANZUYLEN_RO
Created:Sun Feb 09 1986
Last Modified:Tue Jan 11 1994
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:5089
Total number of notes:60366

3899.0. "REMEMBERING" by SANFAN::BALZERMA () Tue Aug 14 1990 12:36

    
    Zach & Chloe,
    
    It is hard to believe that it has a been a year since you have been
    gone. It was the hardest decision I ever have had to make, but I
    know that it was the right thing to do and you have forgiven me.
    You brought me strength in your life as well as in your passing.
    You taught me the joy and happiness of sharing my life with you,
    and just how fragile that life is. Because of you, I have met the
    most special people who are now part of my life.  You will never
    be forgotten and will forever be my special babies.
    
    Love,
    Mum
    
    
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3899.1They will love you always and forever!TOPDOC::TRACHMANEmacX Exotics * 264-8298Tue Aug 14 1990 12:5611
           "Those of us who choose to surround ourselves 
               with lives even more temporary than our own
            Live in a fragile and easily breached circle.
    
            Unable to bridge its awful gaps,
               We still would choose to live no other way.
    
            Unable to comprehend life's necessary plan,
               We must take our comfort in the knowledge that
            Memory is the only true immortality."
3899.2To my Beloved TaffyWILLEE::MERRITTTue Aug 14 1990 13:099
    As I sit here with tears in my eyes...I am also remembering
    my kitty "taffy" who also died about a year ago.  This kitty
    was very special to me because it was my Mom's who also
    passed away.   All I can say is that they are together now.    
    
    To all the kitty's in heaven...you are loved and remembered!
    
    Sandy (Tamba, Poco, and Barkley)               
    
3899.3AIMHI::OFFENTue Aug 14 1990 15:498
    I can't believe it is a year either......
    
    So many memories...So many loved ones....So much love......
    
    We will remember all of them forever in our hearts.
    
    Sandi, mom to Thunder, Lightning, DejaVu, Storm and Patches
    
3899.4memoriesPARITY::DENISEAnd may the traffic be with youTue Aug 14 1990 22:3611
    
             .0 -  What a nice rememberance........I just put flowers on
    the graves of my 3 that I lost last year to FELV,  Ruby, Tabby, and
    Noella.  I know what you're feeling.  It's nice to have the notes
    file full of other cat lovers that you can express these feeling so
    freely in.
                    they sure do touch your soul.......
    
                     .....they wait for me in silence....
    
                                           Denise
3899.5While we're remembering.......CRUISE::NDCPutiput Scottish Folds - DTN: 297-2313Wed Aug 15 1990 09:37104
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    I compiled what I believe to be a comprehensive list of all the
    animals that have been comemmorated to date with our Silver Lining
    Memorial Gifts.  So many names...........  :-(
    
    
    
    
    
July 25, 1989

     
            Ruby                            Tabby
            Noella                          Kathryn Elizabeth Kitten
            Maz                             Lovey   
            Sheba                           Ada Mae Muffin
            Tiger                           Mika
            Schibuetzu                      Miss Mew
            Gretsky                         Patate
            Houdini                         Shelby
            Smokey Bear                     Abby
            Peppermint                      Oscar
            Frito                           Brown Sugar
            Jake      
            Thirty cats and two dogs who died in a tragic fire in their
                   cattery   (Albannach Cattery)


October 16, 1989

            Bear                            Fluffy 
            Talia Manor's Zeus              Thomson       
            Chloe & Zach                    Gracie
            Keisha                          Misty   
            Copy                            Bully-boy
            Pishou                          Robert Redfur
            Becky                           Kayleigh
            Chauncy                 

January 25, 1990
     
            Kitty Lou      Stripe         Beasly         
            SOS            Boots          Thanksgiving Tortie
            Azar           Tarbaby        Little One
            Einstein       Tigger         Smuck-face
            Aime           Casper         Landshark
            Sasha          Shasha         Cinamon
            Pepper         Cleo           Willie
            Lucky          495 Kitty      Median

            dogs:         Alex           Treble Clef    Henderson
            

May 2, 1990      

            Mysihns Lady Elizabeth        Doobie Ruth    
            Ruffles The Wondercat         The 5 Unknowns
            Lucky                               from the Carolinas
            Midnight                      Smokey     
            Orange                        Hector
            Willie                        Maggie May
            Nightmare                     Noelle
            Max                           Percy 
            Sheba                         Chuck
                         
      dogs: Susie        Stark            Kotka    
            Brandy       Snoopy

July 31, 1990      

            Kirby                         Magic          
            Gaffe                         Bunny           
            Sammy                         Nerina aka Blackest   
            Tigger                        Smokey     
            Louie                         Shasha 
            Momma Cat                     Lovebug   
            Kali                          Puffer
            Max                           Tasia Marie's stillborn kittens
            Ozzie                         Lita  
            Dolly                         George Peakms
            Mitzy
                         
      dog:         Puppy Cooper

For Q2 FY91:
    
    Tomba
    Dr. David Verbridge
    Freddie
    Duke
    Gizmo
    Muffin
    Bengel
    "The Scriven's Dog" 
    
3899.6JJLIET::JUDYOn a Poison_ous, Red SafariWed Aug 15 1990 11:109
    
    	Sigh....It's only been about three weeks for Duke.  We had
    	buried him in the woods next to our apartment building....and
    	now we're moving.  And I have to leave him.
    
    	I still think I hear him meowing every now and then.
    
    	JJ
    
3899.7PercyXNOGOV::LISAThere must be a ponyWed Aug 15 1990 17:5017
    
    It's been nearly 5 months since Percy died. It still seems like 
    yesterday that I was playing "smush" face with him, letting him spread
    out over my lap, the sofa etc and still have half his body hanging
    over the edge ;-)
    
    I'll never forget the day that I pulled him out of the hedge. I never
    ever want to go through that ever again.
    
    I still love you Percy wherever you are, I still miss you :-(
    
    Put in a good word for Pookie if you have time from up there, she is
    still unwell. I think her heart is broken.
    
    Lisa plus loads of tears.
    
    
3899.8WMOIS::H_TAYLORYES! I hit my goal weight!Thu Aug 16 1990 12:097
    hmm.. seems hard to believe that it's been almost a year since Michaela
    lost her one kitten.  Such a tragic memory.
    
    Feline sad today.
    
    Holly
    
3899.9anyone got a hanky?CGVAX2::FAULKNERgetting a clueThu Sep 27 1990 16:5413
    
    
    sob ... me and wanda miss you, too, rocky.  i still see you in the
    woods stalking squirrels, and remember the sound of thunder thighs 
    when i called you to supper :') ... i have your pictures in my office
    and everyone says 'what a beautiful cat .. and he looks like he has
    personality ...'  and mom is proud to tell stories of her boy rocky.
    dad misses you lots too.  
    
    we'll see you in the great cosmic family reunion place .. me, dad and 
    your adopted sister wanda ... kisses and hugs
    
    
3899.10together wherever we goSANFAN::BALZERMAThu Jan 24 1991 12:5310
    
    It was a year ago that I left Cattyshack in the middle of a blizzard,
    carrying a 2 pound ball of red tabby fluff.  I never would have
    believed anyone (including mama cin) that told me I would actively hit 
    the show circuit, let alone have a Grand Premier!  We've certainly had
    our ups and downs this year, but it has all been worth it. Bailey,
    sometimes when we are at a show and I am sitting there watching you
    sleep, the love that I feel for you just overwhelms me and actually
    hurts.  I cannot imagine my life without you...
    
3899.11:^)JUPITR::KAGNOI'm51%Pussycat,49%Bitch-Don'tPush it!Thu Jan 24 1991 12:584
    Sniff, sniff.
    
    What a tribute!
    
3899.12He is special..!!! very special..AIMHI::MCCURDYThu Jan 24 1991 13:184
    Marlene.... that was simply beautiful.. 
    Kate( sniffle, sniffle, sniff..) Happy( Neato Prose ..) Preschie(true,
    very true..but we are not giving back Walters Ponytail..)
    
3899.13And I know Diane feels good too!USAMTS::MTS_METRICSHome is where the Cat isThu Jan 24 1991 14:128
    Marlene,
    
    It makes me feel so good to know how much Bailey is loved and cared
    for.  I knew when I met you that YOU were a very special person.
    
    hugs,
    Mama Cin
    
3899.14Hi again BaileySALEM::DILLON_MIt's never to lateThu Jan 24 1991 15:5510
    	The first time Diane and I went to Mama Cin's to "just look", the
    first thing I saw was this little ball of red fluff. He was laying on
    the living floor in a patch of sun light. I went over and patted him
    and he looked up at me with those big eyes only baby kitties have. I
    said I wanted this one! It was the first time I had ever seen an Exotic
    in my life, but Cin told me that he was already taken and headed to
    sunny Cal. He turned out to be Bailey! That was almost a year ago! I'm
    glad he has such a loving home. Kai and Teddy send their hugs.
    
    Mike
3899.15SANFAN::BALZERMAThu Jan 24 1991 16:107
    
    I am sitting here with a big smile on my face, Mike.  I took a
    picture of Bailey when I visited him during Sales Training, and 
    it is the  EXACT scenario you just mentioned. And boy, did I fall 
    hard for that look...   :')
    
     
3899.16Ohhhh Maaaa-leeenSANFAN::FOSSATJUThu Jan 24 1991 17:2814
    Oh Marlene:
    
    Such a beautiful tribute and I'm sitting here feeling sad and happy at
    the same time.  I remember coming back from disability and finding out
    about your two babies and the heartbreak that you went through.  All
    those months without a kitty and then the Bailes came along - what a
    little man - I still imagine him wearaing a bow tie for some reason and
    smile when I think of it.  You are both very special.
    
    God bless,
    
    Love,
    
    Giudi
3899.17more thoughts...AIMHI::MCCURDYFri Jan 25 1991 12:488
     I remember  the 1st time I met Bailey, he was sitting on the arm
    of  MAMACINS sofa.He had this "angelic look on his face".. those
    gorgeous eyes. I also remeber watching him and 1 little brown tabby
    and white baby girl.. go on "safari" under MAMACINS Christmas Tree..
    giggle ,giggle, giggle.. They were "quite a pair " from what
    MAMACIN says..Ah yes tea,@ Cattyshack.. now where is my needle
    and thread to er um finish my "pocket project"..
    Kate
3899.18Happy Valentines DAY!!AIMHI::MCCURDYThu Feb 14 1991 13:4316
    Happy Valentines Day, Pookie. I know this morning you were
    nearby watching me give Happy and Preschie their Valentines
    Day Presents. Although we miss you very much, I know in
    my heart you are resting comfortably. I know that this
    day was always very special to you,it was at a Valentines
    Day Show that you got a very special treat. Allison was finally 
    "successful" at finding you  the "perfect mate" and after the show
    you and he traveled home to make  some ROYAL BABIES!!
    OH how proud you made her!!! And Pookie, I was always
    very proud of you too. I know you have been
    watching Preschie, and Yes she has done very well.
    Happy misses you too, and you must admit, that
    she is doing a great job with Preschie as well.
    Happy Valentines Day, Pookie..!!! S.Y.S.
    Love
    Mummy, Happy, Preschie
3899.19.. A Birthday Remberance..!!!AIMHI::MCCURDYTue Mar 19 1991 10:097
    Pookie, today you would  have been 15 years old!!!!  I am not sad
    today(well a little) but I know you are close by and  happily and
    peacefully watching over Happy and Preschie.
           Happy , Happy, Happy Birthday Pookie.. !!!! S.Y.S.
    Love
       Mummy, Happy, Preschie
    
3899.20CRUISE::NDCPutiput Scottish Folds DTN:297-2313Wed Mar 20 1991 08:2910
    Perhaps Pat Brody is organizing a Birthday party for Pookie et al.
    
    And they have another new member - an x-stray by the name of
    Damian Slug Linebacker.  Sadly he joined Pookie & Company last
    night when his owner had him put to sleep at my vet's.  He had
    FLV.  
    
    Pookie, Kathryn, Torry and all the others - we miss you.
    
    
3899.21AIMHI::MCCURDYWed Mar 20 1991 12:537
    My heartfelt sympathies to your friend, Nancy..!!! 
     I can just see that now.. HRH "telling" Pat just
    how SHE "envisions" this party.. I can also
    HRH Telling Laura Ashley what type of party her
    and others will be expecting Laura to create for them.!!!
    ;^)
    Kate, Happy, Preschie      
3899.22TPMARY::TAMIRACMS design while-u-waitThu Mar 21 1991 15:246
Nah, would only allow Laura to do the party decorations.  Perhaps Pat could
wait tables for HRH.  We have our standards!!

Rest well, Pookster, Happy is making you very proud!!

Sadly missed by Auntie Mary
3899.23CRUISE::NDCPutiput Scottish Folds DTN:297-2313Fri Mar 22 1991 08:032
    Waiting tables!!   I would expect Pat to be the guest of honor!
    
3899.24Guest of honor?? And out do HRH?TPMARY::TAMIRACMS design while-u-waitMon Mar 25 1991 10:576
Now, Nancy, at any event HRH throws, who do you think is guest of honor??
Maybe Pookie will make her a MPE (Member of the Pookie Empire)...Dame Patricia
has a nice sound, eh?  Come to think of it, I'm sure Pookie with knight(ess)
her.  After all, Laura Ashley is just a tradesperson...Pat is a saint!!

Mary, who's probably in deep trouble with The Firm...
3899.25AIMHI::MCCURDYMon Mar 25 1991 13:068
     Mary,  I can just see that now!!!... Pookie in her "Royal Robes"
    "knighting Pat". I  am sure this weekend she was looking
     down with Pat and explaining to her..who is who at the
     Cat Show in Concord.. I am also quite sure that
    she proudly told Pat.. how well she trained Preschie"..
    in the how to cop an attitude dept..:^).. and that her  namesake
    on earth was doing very, very very well..
    Kate
3899.26PercyXNOGOV::LISAGive quiche a chanceThu Mar 28 1991 03:446
    It is one year ago today that Percy died. 
    
    I miss him so much.
    
    Lisa.
    
3899.27SANFAN::BALZERMAHome is where the Cat is.Thu May 02 1991 18:0015
    
    The minute I heard my sister's voice on the answering machine, I knew
    what she was going to tell me.  She had to put Pascha down.  He was her
    17 year old black Persian, truly her baby boy. The years had been good
    to him and he lived a long and happy life.  When I think of Pottsie I
    see him lying on his back in the middle of the family room wanting to be 
    in the thick of things, but not wanting to be bothered unless he chose to 
    be.  Hopping up on the bed on Sunday morning while we read the paper and 
    drank coffee, he would sit and purr away, one paw touching the person 
    closest to him. The living room will be empty without him sitting regally 
    on his favorite afghan and the house will be silent without his talking
    as he moved from one floor to the next. You will be missed Pascha, and
    while another cat may be taken in to share their love and affection,
    you can never be replaced...
    
3899.28TENAYA::KOLLINGKaren/Sweetie/Holly/Little Bit Ca.Thu May 02 1991 18:594
    We're very sorry about Pascha.  He sounds like a wonderful cat.
    
    Karen, Sweetie, Holly, and Little Bit
    
3899.29XNOGOV::KARENwhen you wish upon a star...Fri May 03 1991 05:466
    Sounds like he was a lovely cat.  She'll miss him but the memories
    will still be good.
    
    Best regards,
    
    Karen (and Georgie)
3899.30WILLEE::MERRITTFri May 03 1991 09:134
    Pasha sounds like he had a wondererful happy life.   May is memories
    always be there for comfort.
    
    Sandy (Tamba, Poco, Barkley, Agnes, Chloe, Dewey, and Abby)
3899.31XCUSME::JENNISONMore Than WordsFri May 03 1991 10:463
    Rest In Kitty Heaven Pasha... You will be missed!
    
    SueJ & Alex
3899.32CRUISE::NDCPutiput Scottish Folds DTN:297-2313Fri May 03 1991 12:017
    Pascha's name is now on the Silver Lining Memorial list.  May many
    good things be done with the money given in his memory and the memory
    of others who have left us.
    
    Please pass my condolences along.  
      Nancy DC
    
3899.33:*(MCIS2::HUSSIANBut my cats *ARE* my kids!!Fri May 03 1991 12:034
    Bye Bye, baby boy.... :*( I hope there are lots of toys & catnip
    where you go!!
    
    Bonnie
3899.34SONATA::MCCURDYFri May 03 1991 14:313
    Marlene... I am sorry to hearthat.. please tell your sister that
    we send love and prayers....
    Kate, Happy, Preschie..
3899.35SANFAN::FOSSATJUFri May 03 1991 14:489
    Marlene:
    
    I so sorry to hear that Pasha has gone.  Tell your sister that I will
    be thinking of her in prayers and good thoughts.  Its so hard to say
    good by, no matter how old they are - they truly are our babies.
    
    luv,
    
    Giudi, Pippin, Gino + StItCh
3899.36thanks...SANFAN::BALZERMAHome is where the Cat is.Mon May 06 1991 14:1910
    
    Thank you all for your kind thoughts.  I am going to pass these along
    to her.  It's difficult to be supportive 3000 miles away (she's in
    Lancaster, MA, I'm in S.F.).  I spoke with her yesterday and she is
    looking forward to getting another furface, probably a Himmie. I'll
    watch the Sale/Adoption note, and if anyone has any Himmie kittens 
    available now or in the near future please contact me via mail at
    SANFAN::BALZERMA.
    
    
3899.37My condolensces tooJUPITR::KAGNOI'm51%Pussycat,49%Bitch-Don'tPush it!Mon May 06 1991 14:465
    Marlene, please add my thoughts as well.  Will let you know if I hear
    of any Himmie kittens.
    
    --Roberta
    
3899.38Deepest sympathy MEIS::LEVINTue May 07 1991 12:065
So sorry to hear about the terrible news.  Our deepest
sympathy.....  The memories of her baby sound wonderful.
She'll be able to have those forever.....

-Diane, Andy, Alison, Candy, Alex and Scottie
3899.39CSCOAC::MCFARLAND_Dbo knows windows 3.0...?Tue May 14 1991 15:067
    alos sorry to hear of pascha's passing.  but, he had a good life, and a
    long life--if only all cats could be that lucky...
    
    good luck with the new himmy (or whatever)...
    
    diane stanley & stella