Teaser Pics

[Cyberguy]

Alright so since i've been going on about my cat, i thought i would post a pic of her. These are digital pics of old (19 yr old) photos...so excuse the quality

A cute kitten in 1985...

and a grown up cat with very long legs just like her owner

Sorry to hear about your loss Sylph and thanks for sharing these pictures with us. No need to justify your feelings; a faithful companion that spent its life being there for you is worthy of mourning and tears!

{{{HUGS}}}

 

[rugbyman01]

Sylph

Still Sylphalicious!

R

 

[Shyguy1369]

So...how's my weekend going? Well to be honest it was fine until today when it suddenly took a turn for the worse....
Unfortunately today I had to say goodbye to my sweet cat and best friend of 19 1/2 years.
She suffered a stroke sometime early this morning and was slowly slipping away...so needless to say my decision to have her put down was clearly the right thing to do. Being the right thing to do does not make it any easier though, or stop my tears from flowing even as i type this.
I have known for a long time that she would be leaving me soon, but i can't begin to express my grief at the fact that it has finally come to pass

So on this 'Thanksgiving', i would just like to take a moment to give thanks for the sweet little soul that i was blessed to have share my life from the time i was 10 until i turned 30.
She will be missed. She will be remebered. She will be loved and forever be a part of me
Sylph

My sincerest condolences. Last year at this time I lost my long time pet kitty. He was with my and family for the better part of 20 years and I loved him very much. He was my responsibility from the age of 9 on and I took care of him with all my heart. They day he passed away was very hard on me and I cried alot, but it hit me even harder at Christmas time. He use to sit under the Christmas tree and bat at the decorations and when I thought of that I broke down again. I know what you must be going through and I know that it is hard. So you have my sympathy and my prayers for your loss.

Here is a pic of my kitty...

 

[tealeaves1984]

dropping in to dedicate my 1000th post to you and your well being... *big kisses*

 

[ShavedGuy]

For you Sylph

Weep Not for Me

WEEP NOT FOR ME THOUGH I AM GONE,
INTO THAT GENTLE NIGHT.
GRIEVE IF YOU WILL, BUT NOT FOR LONG,
UPON MY SOUL'S SWEET FLIGHT,
I AM AT PEACE, MY SOUL'S AT REST,
THERE IS NO NEED FOR TEARS;
FOR WITH YOUR LOVE I WAS BLESSED,
FOR ALL THOSE MANY YEARS.
THERE IS NO PAIN, I SUFFER NOT;
THE FEAR NOW IS ALL GONE.
PUT NOW THESE THINGS OUT OF YOUR THOUGHTS,
IN YOUR MEMORY I LIVE ON.
REMEMBER NOT MY FIGHT FOR BREATH,
REMEMBER NOT THE STRIFE.
PLEASE DO NOT DWELL UPON MY DEATH-
BUT CELEBRATE MY LIFE.

 

[SylphOne]

Thank u's

sorry to hear about your kitty.

Thank u for your kind words BigDog

Sylph,

Sorry to hear about your lost. Sounds like you two had some good experiences, try to remember those.

We did....and i am. Thanks for your warm wishes dreaming_boy

Sorry to hear about your loss Sylph and thanks for sharing these pictures with us. No need to justify your feelings; a faithful companion that spent its life being there for you is worthy of mourning and tears!

{{{HUGS}}}

Thank u Cyberguy. Well she is definitly worth mourning, and i know i will be for along time to come. Still I'm trying to shake off the crying jags now and get back to living and loving my other pets....she wouldn't want me to be sad and depressed forever

 

[SylphOne]

Still Sylphalicious!

R

still blushing....thank u rugbyman01

My sincerest condolences. Last year at this time I lost my long time pet kitty. He was with my and family for the better part of 20 years and I loved him very much. He was my responsibility from the age of 9 on and I took care of him with all my heart. They day he passed away was very hard on me and I cried alot, but it hit me even harder at Christmas time. He use to sit under the Christmas tree and bat at the decorations and when I thought of that I broke down again. I know what you must be going through and I know that it is hard. So you have my sympathy and my prayers for your loss.

Here is a pic of my kitty...

Shyguy thank u so much for sharing your story. I can't tell u how comforting it is to know that someone else has been through a similar experience.
Its such a huge span of your life isn't it? From the time you are 9 or 10 until u are 30. So many memories are attached to your cat. I have to admit i think i am still in a bit of denile about the whole thing...keep thinking she has just gone off to have a nap somewhere....hearing noises that make me think she is coming down the stairs etc...
As you mentioned its the little things like the tree at christmas that i am sure will continue to upset me in the future. At the same time i am so thankful that i have those memories, and that i had a chance to know her for such a very long time.
I'm so glad that you had the opportunity to share your life with such a wonderful friend as Ginger appeared to be ( very cute...i love older cats , they have so much character )
Sylph

 

[SylphOne]

dropping in to dedicate my 1000th post to you and your well being... *big kisses*

Honoured to be your 1000th post Tea
I am doing a little better today...and all the well wishes and understanding from everyone here have certainly given me alot of reasons to keep smiling

 

[SylphOne]

For you Sylph

Weep Not for Me

WEEP NOT FOR ME THOUGH I AM GONE,
INTO THAT GENTLE NIGHT.
GRIEVE IF YOU WILL, BUT NOT FOR LONG,
UPON MY SOUL'S SWEET FLIGHT,
I AM AT PEACE, MY SOUL'S AT REST,
THERE IS NO NEED FOR TEARS;
FOR WITH YOUR LOVE I WAS BLESSED,
FOR ALL THOSE MANY YEARS.
THERE IS NO PAIN, I SUFFER NOT;
THE FEAR NOW IS ALL GONE.
PUT NOW THESE THINGS OUT OF YOUR THOUGHTS,
IN YOUR MEMORY I LIVE ON.
REMEMBER NOT MY FIGHT FOR BREATH,
REMEMBER NOT THE STRIFE.
PLEASE DO NOT DWELL UPON MY DEATH-
BUT CELEBRATE MY LIFE.

This is Beautiful SG. I'm not sure where u found it, but thank u
If my Cat could have talked i think that is exactly what she would have liked to have expressed.....she was just that kind of sweet and giving soul.

 

[Shyguy1369]

Shyguy thank u so much for sharing your story. I can't tell u how comforting it is to know that someone else has been through a similar experience.
Its such a huge span of your life isn't it? From the time you are 9 or 10 until u are 30. So many memories are attached to your cat. I have to admit i think i am still in a bit of denile about the whole thing...keep thinking she has just gone off to have a nap somewhere....hearing noises that make me think she is coming down the stairs etc...
As you mentioned its the little things like the tree at christmas that i am sure will continue to upset me in the future. At the same time i am so thankful that i have those memories, and that i had a chance to know her for such a very long time.
I'm so glad that you had the opportunity to share your life with such a wonderful friend as Ginger appeared to be ( very cute...i love older cats , they have so much character )
Sylph

That's what it is all about, the memories. And I am thankful for all the time I had with Ginger, and I know he will always be a part of my life. Reading your story brought back some great memories. So I am glad I could share mine with you. *Huggles*

Take care cutey
Hugs, Licks and Kisses
x 13

 

[Baron Waste]

Hey Sylph. Sorry to hear about the loss of your friend. I have a Boxer who is 8, and my best friend. When he goes, it will be like losing one of my kids. Hell, we all went through two divorces together. LOL Seriously, though, we all know that death is a part of life, but we're never quite ready for it when it touches us so closely. My thoughts are with you, kid. Take care.

 

[sandwalker]

Too bad about the kitty. Everyone hates to see a family member go.

I've enjoyed the pictures you've posted. Thanks for sharing.

 

[SylphOne]

Hey Sylph. Sorry to hear about the loss of your friend. I have a Boxer who is 8, and my best friend. When he goes, it will be like losing one of my kids. Hell, we all went through two divorces together. LOL Seriously, though, we all know that death is a part of life, but we're never quite ready for it when it touches us so closely. My thoughts are with you, kid. Take care.

Eek don't even say it..
my one dog is 9 now and the other is 7....couldn't even fathom not having them around right now. They are definitly mourning the cat too, but helping me remember that there is still life to live, walks to walk, tennis balls to throw, and snuggles to enjoy
As for never quite being ready for death...u are so right. I really thought everyday from the time she was 15 on was just like a bonus day with her. Made sure I gave her tail a tweek and her nose a kiss everyday, and i am so glad i did. And so lucky i got so many more bonus tweeks and kisses and purrs than i ever expected i would. But as you said doesn't make the letting go much easier even when u knew it was coming....
so hug your boxer for me

 

[ShavedGuy]

This is Beautiful SG. I'm not sure where u found it, but thank u
If my Cat could have talked i think that is exactly what she would have liked to have expressed.....she was just that kind of sweet and giving soul.

Glad you liked it Sylph

 

[curious_me]

Be strong!

Sorry about your cat Sylph.
It's always hard when you lose someone close to you.
Hope the dogs make the pain somewhat bearable. Cause they still need you.
Warm hugs for you sweetie.

 

[OX2]

I fully understand the loss of your pet. My dad lost His aunt and a close friend in three days in July, and took it stoically, but when his dog died that same week he lost it.

I've lost a couple of friends in Iraq (some right in front of me) but absolutely dread when the time comes for my two dogs to go. They are both old dogs, 10 and 11, and one is having bad back pains and my wife keeps bringing up when to put him down.

Love the pictures and am very impressed with the new AV!!

 

[r_d_txn]

My condolences to you. One's pets are often the most precious things we have. They love us unconditionally, they don't judge, they are there when they are most needed. I have lost many over the years and still shed tears for them all. So gather strength and persevere, we all can relate.

 

[SylphOne]

That's what it is all about, the memories. And I am thankful for all the time I had with Ginger, and I know he will always be a part of my life. Reading your story brought back some great memories. So I am glad I could share mine with you. *Huggles*

Take care cutey
Hugs, Licks and Kisses
x 13

All pets are welcomed here, (especially old friends)....in case u haven't noticed i am a huge animal lover
just consider this a pet friendly environment where u can post what ever pet pics or stories u wish

Too bad about the kitty. Everyone hates to see a family member go.

I've enjoyed the pictures you've posted. Thanks for sharing.

Thank u for your well wishes, and i'm glad to hear you have been enjoying my pics so far

Sorry about your cat Sylph.
It's always hard when you lose someone close to you.
Hope the dogs make the pain somewhat bearable. Cause they still need you.
Warm hugs for you sweetie.

Thx Curious,
The dogs are helping alot...they wouldn't let me sink into a depression even if i wanted to. They are always right in my face or doing something unbearably funny, making sure i don't get too sad

I fully understand the loss of your pet. My dad lost His aunt and a close friend in three days in July, and took it stoically, but when his dog died that same week he lost it.

I've lost a couple of friends in Iraq (some right in front of me) but absolutely dread when the time comes for my two dogs to go. They are both old dogs, 10 and 11, and one is having bad back pains and my wife keeps bringing up when to put him down.

Love the pictures and am very impressed with the new AV!!

It is so hard to lose a pet i think because they have this wonderful innocence about them sort of like a child. They are more loyal than any human, and their love is more unconditional. When i'm in the presence of animals i always feel like i am blessed somehow to be given the gift of such a pure love. It tends to make me feel almost unworthy, and I want to strive to be able to love more like that myself . Lets face it animals just make us better, remind us of all the goodness there is in life
I do hope your dog(s) are around for quite awhile longer OX2. Hopefully your dogs back pain can be treated. Have you tried Rimadyl (spelling)....it worked wonders for my 9 year old dog

 

[tealeaves1984]

hey Sylph baby,

how you keeping? hope you're okay xx

Paul xx

 

[SylphOne]

better i think

hey Sylph baby,

how you keeping? hope you're okay xx

Paul xx

Doing as well as could be expected Tea....down to just one good cry today. Happened when i went to sit down on my bed and i automatically looked behind me first to see if there was a little lump burrowed under the covers...then i remember that she was gone

On a happier note i took some artsy fartsy type photos the other day....thought i might start sharing a few with my threaders today

the first or the artsy fartsy bath shots.....

 

[Vancouverite]

glad to see you are getting back on your feet after your loss, sylph.

 

[tealeaves1984]

Doing as well as could be expected Tea....down to just one good cry today. Happened when i went to sit down on my bed and i automaticallylooked behid me first to see if there was a little lump burrowed under the covers...then i remember that she was gone

On a happier note i took some artsy fartsy type photos the other day....thought i might start sharing a few with my threaders today

the first or the artsy fartsy bath shots.....

*thinks to self* that's a fantastic shot, so alluring...so sexy, so artsy fartsy.... if she's saving the best till last like usual, this must not be the best shot that she's taken in this set.....hence i cannot wait for the last picture!!

you like my custom title?

i'm just going to drop you a PM sexy, if you don't mind...

 

[SylphOne]

*thinks to self* that's a fantastic shot, so alluring...so sexy, so artsy fartsy.... if she's saving the best till last like usual, this must not be the best shot that she's taken in this set.....hence i cannot wait for the last picture!!

you like my custom title?

i'm just going to drop you a PM sexy, if you don't mind...

I love it Tea it is perfect. Your username is so much easier to play with that way than mine is.

I'm still looking for the perfect custom title.....although i did love orgasm inducer....i just don't think its quite right....

if anyone else has suggestions feel free to post them

 

[Vancouverite]

post them

Ambrosia for the soul

 

[tealeaves1984]

I love it Tea it is perfect. Your username is so much easier to play with that way than mine is.

I'm still looking for the perfect custom title.....although i did love orgasm inducer....i just don't think its quite right....

if anyone else has suggestions feel free to post them

'the prettiest butterfly'