Host Hattie Posted October 15, 2023 Author #3676 Share Posted October 15, 2023 Out for Sunday lunch today almost under the bridge 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techteach Posted October 15, 2023 #3677 Share Posted October 15, 2023 5 hours ago, NE John said: Here’s the link for trip: https://www.cunard.com/en-us/find-a-cruise/Q420/Q420?categoryCode=I_I&cruiseCode=Q420&rateCode=KG5&typeCode=I I like 10 day itinerary as it’s a lot of effort to get from the east coast to Vancouver for just a seven day cruise. Oooo you get to go to Haines. I’ve never been there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare D&N Posted October 24, 2023 #3678 Share Posted October 24, 2023 Sadly we had Carmel euthanised yesterday morning. She'd suffered various respiratory problems from end of July on top of her long term treatment for heart and kidney condition. She stopped eating last week and her vet thinks her kidneys failed. Her last photo taken Friday evening. She seemed reasonably happy for Ursel to have most of her bed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exlondoner Posted October 24, 2023 #3679 Share Posted October 24, 2023 28 minutes ago, D&N said: Sadly we had Carmel euthanised yesterday morning. She'd suffered various respiratory problems from end of July on top of her long term treatment for heart and kidney condition. She stopped eating last week and her vet thinks her kidneys failed. Her last photo taken Friday evening. She seemed reasonably happy for Ursel to have most of her bed. Hugs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Hattie Posted October 24, 2023 Author #3680 Share Posted October 24, 2023 I'm so sorry to read this 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NE John Posted October 24, 2023 #3681 Share Posted October 24, 2023 1 hour ago, D&N said: Sadly we had Carmel euthanised yesterday morning. She'd suffered various respiratory problems from end of July on top of her long term treatment for heart and kidney condition. She stopped eating last week and her vet thinks her kidneys failed. Her last photo taken Friday evening. She seemed reasonably happy for Ursel to have most of her bed. Sad to hear. Beautiful cats. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronpes Posted October 24, 2023 #3682 Share Posted October 24, 2023 2 hours ago, D&N said: Sadly we had Carmel euthanised yesterday morning. So sorry for your loss. We know only too well how upsetting it is when we have to say goodbye and help our 4 legged friends across the rainbow bridge. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alc13 Posted October 24, 2023 #3683 Share Posted October 24, 2023 I'm so sorry, D&N. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MrsPeel55 Posted October 24, 2023 #3684 Share Posted October 24, 2023 so sorry to hear..... 😞 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millieloulou Posted October 24, 2023 #3685 Share Posted October 24, 2023 It’s four years today that we had to say goodbye to our beautiful Millieloulou.Our thoughts are so very much with you. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techteach Posted October 25, 2023 #3686 Share Posted October 25, 2023 @D&N Tears in my eyes for both of you. I hope Ursel handles it as best as possible. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmsEtruria Posted October 26, 2023 #3687 Share Posted October 26, 2023 We are so very sorry for you and Carmel’s beautiful companion, Ursel. Saying the last Goodbye is always hard. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare D&N Posted October 26, 2023 #3688 Share Posted October 26, 2023 Thanks for all those comments. I wouldn't want anyone to think we are without feelings. Carmel was the 10th cat we've lost since early 1991. I got the first two as kittens in 1976. My wife first met them in 1986. We buried them and another six (2 we had as kittens and 4 adult rescues) before we left Scotland. Our apartment here has shared gardens so the vet needs to arrange cremation. We miss every one of them and their individual characters. But we're realistic enough to appreciate that they have a limited lifespan. We would never be without cats, my family always had them when I was growing up. Hazel's heart clot last year was the only one that took us by surprise. For the others including Carmel, we knew it was coming and it was a case of deciding when was the best time in terms of balancing quality of life with possible pain and discomfort. Moving forward; we have found a new companion for Ursel. The challenge is how and when we can organise transport from nearly 500 miles away! I think Ursel will appreciate her. She seemed to like her "Auntie" Carmel but would have preferred that she would have rolled about the floor with her. Carmel hadn't been fit for that sort of activity for a while. At present it looks like we need to wait nearly three weeks until I can bring her back on a flight. For now Ursel insists that we play fetch and retrieve with her (like a dog, a first for any cat we've had) and provide a lap to sleep on as required. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NE John Posted October 26, 2023 #3689 Share Posted October 26, 2023 Our friends just moved to a newly redone Dock loft building right in front of the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal. They can walk to the QM2 and off they go! Views from their balcony. An MSC ship was docked here yesterday. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NE John Posted October 27, 2023 #3690 Share Posted October 27, 2023 Lower Manhattan at night from Red Hook USA. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmsEtruria Posted October 27, 2023 #3691 Share Posted October 27, 2023 7 hours ago, D&N said: Thanks for all those comments. I wouldn't want anyone to think we are without feelings. Carmel was the 10th cat we've lost since early 1991. I got the first two as kittens in 1976. My wife first met them in 1986. We buried them and another six (2 we had as kittens and 4 adult rescues) before we left Scotland. Our apartment here has shared gardens so the vet needs to arrange cremation. We miss every one of them and their individual characters. But we're realistic enough to appreciate that they have a limited lifespan. We would never be without cats, my family always had them when I was growing up. Hazel's heart clot last year was the only one that took us by surprise. For the others including Carmel, we knew it was coming and it was a case of deciding when was the best time in terms of balancing quality of life with possible pain and discomfort. Moving forward; we have found a new companion for Ursel. The challenge is how and when we can organise transport from nearly 500 miles away! I think Ursel will appreciate her. She seemed to like her "Auntie" Carmel but would have preferred that she would have rolled about the floor with her. Carmel hadn't been fit for that sort of activity for a while. At present it looks like we need to wait nearly three weeks until I can bring her back on a flight. For now Ursel insists that we play fetch and retrieve with her (like a dog, a first for any cat we've had) and provide a lap to sleep on as required. No cat parent could ever think of you as being without feelings. Most of our cats moved on between the ages of twelve and seventeen, and for several we made the same decision as did you. And yes, we miss every one of them, and their individual characters—which are quite distinct! 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NE John Posted October 27, 2023 #3692 Share Posted October 27, 2023 17 hours ago, NE John said: Our friends just moved to a newly redone Dock loft building right in front of the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal. They can walk to the QM2 and off they go! Views from their balcony. An MSC ship was docked here yesterday. I spoke with some residents of these loft condos and hinted to them that they can literally “walk” to England from their home, so close to the terminal. These were younger couples and I explained what a TA was all about and they had a high interest and were especially excited about the Gala Night/dressing up part of being onboard. I’ll expect my commission check from Cunard for my marketing efforts… 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Hattie Posted October 27, 2023 Author #3693 Share Posted October 27, 2023 Happy Black Cat Day from Biggles 12 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exlondoner Posted October 27, 2023 #3694 Share Posted October 27, 2023 Does he go happily into his basket when you go to Pembrokeshire? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Hattie Posted October 27, 2023 Author #3695 Share Posted October 27, 2023 Yes, he's a good traveller, he's not always as easy to persuade to come home! Mr HH had a delivery yesterday, the driver was back 5 minutes later when he found Biggles in his car 🤣 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmike911 Posted October 27, 2023 #3696 Share Posted October 27, 2023 On 10/24/2023 at 5:26 AM, D&N said: Sadly we had Carmel euthanised yesterday morning. She'd suffered various respiratory problems from end of July on top of her long term treatment for heart and kidney condition. She stopped eating last week and her vet thinks her kidneys failed. Her last photo taken Friday evening. She seemed reasonably happy for Ursel to have most of her bed. I have been away for a few days, and was sorry to read today of the loss of your precious animal. Over the years several cats and a few dogs have come into my life to love and be loved and to go on to their next voyage. Each one has been missed, and now Charlie our black rescue cat fills our lives with joy and happiness. We will treasure him as long as he is with us. Again, my sympathy for your loss. Mike. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Colin_Cameron Posted November 2, 2023 #3697 Share Posted November 2, 2023 It's that time of year again. Today I baked the first six of eighteen cakes, to be assembled into three Christmas cakes. I have to thank @Kynance for the suggestion, albeit three years ago, of Santa in his sleigh full of gifts being pulled by reindeer. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Hattie Posted November 2, 2023 Author #3698 Share Posted November 2, 2023 That's come round again quickly! I hope everyone who was in the path of Storm Ciaran has survived unscathed. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Kynance Posted November 2, 2023 #3699 Share Posted November 2, 2023 1 minute ago, Colin_Cameron said: It's that time of year again. Today I baked the first six of eighteen cakes, to be assembled into three Christmas cakes. I have to thank @Kynance for the suggestion, albeit three years ago, of Santa in his sleigh full of gifts being pulled by reindeer. Do please share a photo of the finished cakes - I’d love to see how they turn out! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techteach Posted November 2, 2023 #3700 Share Posted November 2, 2023 3 hours ago, Colin_Cameron said: It's that time of year again. Today I baked the first six of eighteen cakes, to be assembled into three Christmas cakes. I have to thank @Kynance for the suggestion, albeit three years ago, of Santa in his sleigh full of gifts being pulled by reindeer. We will want pictures of course! What type of cake? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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