Thursday, August 20, 2009

Rest In Peace, Pod.....

It is with great sadness that I write that Pod, one of Boss's Library Cats, passed away last night, at the age of, more or less, 17.

She and her friend, Hermoinie, have been old for a while, and had some troubles but yesterday Pod wasn't moving much at all. I thought perhaps things weren't good and called the vet for a house call, and called the Boss to let him know. I had thought about taking them into the vet last week, but it is such a traumatic experience for them, I put it off.

Being nearly 18, there isn't a lot one can do. It was her time, and I am glad to say she got to die at home, with her friend curled near her. I said all the things I wanted to her before I left last night, and petted her. I told her we loved her, and she had been a good friend, and it was ok to go on. She put her head in my hand, and gave a little mew.

Pod and Hermoinie came from a New York City shelter shortly after Boss moved to the Midwest. They were always a little fearful of people and didn't like the large space of the house. Pod really didn't like it, and so we put her in my then bedroom and she lived with me, which we both liked. I had a bed with a high headboard which she would sit on until I moved while sleeping then POUNCE! Hours of fun, if not sleep.

After Maddy came along, it was clear Hermoinie did not approve. (We noticed this as she would poop in Maddy's bed.) We decided to give them their own space, where they could be alone, except for visits.

They became the Library Cats.

This made them very happy.

The vet came this morning, to look at Hermoinie. The good news is, tho old, she is a fine old lady, and we made some changes for her, to be more comfortable. She is really going to miss Pod.

I think, one of the hardest things I have had to do was picking Pod up this morning and taking her from Hermoinie. I won't forget that look in her eyes. She knew.

Her real name was Nocturne. We called her Pod until she might grow into it.

We had a thing, Pod and I. I know it was time, but I miss her.

RIP Pod...

Lorraine

144 Comments:

At 15:00 Blogger spacedlaw said...

Poor Pod. She was so cute (and a tad diffident of strangers). She was also the one you had to give shots to, if I remember well.
Hermione is going to feel lonely now, without her companion...

At 15:02 Blogger Phiala said...

Aw.

Poor Pod, and you, and Boss and family. And particularly Hermione.

But I have trouble picturing a better life for a rescue cat than as a library cat in that house.

At 15:04 Blogger Ticia said...

((hugs))

At 15:04 Blogger Maura Anderson said...

Aww - Rest with Bast, Pod. It will be hard for those who loved you and all will miss you.

But thank you for the memories you brought.

- Maura

At 15:05 Blogger Danielle said...

I'm really sorry to hear, Lorraine... I hope the happy memories will still be something you can smile at... If not today, then one day.

Rest in Peace, Pod...

At 15:05 Blogger AletaMay said...

So sorry. Both you and Hermione have lost a good friend. The fact that it was her time does not take away the sad.

At 15:07 Blogger Adri said...

I'm sorry for your, and especially Hermione's, loss, but what a wonderful long, happy life Pod has had.

You and your Boss and the whole family have been such saints for cats. That's good work that you do.

At 15:09 Blogger dabbler said...

Hugs to you, and ear scritches to Hermione. If Hermione is like our Adventure, she will become more people friendly after this loss.

And watch for ghost cats. Every so often I seem to catch a glimpse pf one of our departed pusses, sidling through time and space, just passing through.

At 15:11 Blogger Arwenn said...

Very sorry for your loss, but it sounds like things went as well as could be hoped - she was surrounded by those who loved her, not alone, not afraid.

At 15:14 Blogger Ali Trotta said...

I'm so sorry to hear about Pod's passing. She did live a good, long life in a loving home--and that's wonderful.

Losing a beloved pet is never easy. This I know. It's good that you were there, and that it happened at home.

Many hugs and good thoughts...

At 15:14 Blogger One Sock Short said...

It is good to hear she didn't have to leave all that was comfortable and familiar to her at the end. So important, for a cat especially.

Warm thoughts for you all, Hermione in particular.

At 15:17 Anonymous Anonymous said...

May Pod's memories continue to make you smile.
My very best to you and the Gaiman family.

At 15:17 Blogger ickle_tayto said...

oh no.. hugs. I am glad she passed peacefully. I hope all the good memories will keep you company.

At 15:20 Blogger Zooleft said...

Pod had a wonderful life. Thanks to you and the boss for making sure it was happy and she was loved. Have you ever heard the Norse legend of the Rainbow Bridge? You should look it up. It's a lovely legend and always comforts me in times like these. May Pod rest in peace!
Zooleft (Amanda)

At 15:23 Blogger vampi said...

*snugs* peace be with pod. my heart goes out to Hermione, and the rest of the family saddened by this loss. It's never easy to lose a pet, but doubly so when one is away.

At 15:23 Blogger Keith said...

A Lady always knows when it is time to leave.

It makes me smile to think of Pod and Hermione wandering around stacks of books, on the hunt for warm sunbeams, or the occasional mouse.

I think missing dear departed pets is a wonderful legacy that somehow transcends the pain. I hope that the pain eases soon for you, and you can just sit and smile at the thought of being pounced on in the night.

Rest in Peace, Pod.

At 15:24 Blogger Ani said...

I'm so sorry for you, Boss, Hermione & the rest of the human and non-human family.

And I'm so glad she got to be home, that you got to tell her goodbye and love on her, and that Hermione cuddled her for the night.

((hugs)) to all.

At 15:25 Anonymous Lysandwr said...

I am so sorry for your loss, my dear... a gentle way to pass, for Pod, and that at least is a not bad thing. But sadness for you and Hermione, afters. Angus was so bereft after Archie went that we had to get him his own kitten. So I, too, think Hermione might need more scritches....attention....et cetera from you now.

Hugs and snuggs for both of you.

At 15:27 Anonymous Jes said...

I'm so sorry she had to leave.
*hugs*

At 15:27 Blogger Tziedel said...

May her memory be a blessing.

At 15:30 Blogger larissa said...

so sorry to hear about your loss. i'm sure you will give extra love to hermione.

two of my senior cats passed away at home. and i wouldn't have it any other way.

- larissa

At 15:32 Blogger ivenotime said...

:( hugs, lorraine, tho pod sounds like she had a long and wonderful life, and a quiet and peaceful passing. Hermione will be lonely indeed, my best to you both.

At 15:46 Blogger mistressmousey said...

What a beautiful entry. Good kitties, all. Poor Hermione!

How are you holding up?

At 15:52 Blogger Jess said...

Oh, so sad. I'm very sorry to hear it. :( But I like to think Pod's got her own personal sunbeam to roll around in, in that great daisy field in the sky. Because that's what all good cats get. Skritches to Hermione, hugs to you.

At 16:02 Anonymous Dragonladych said...

That's one nice long kitty life. It's great that your vet comes at home, we don't get that around here, unless you live really far out of town. It's really the best for all involved.
Hugs!

At 16:10 Blogger DataGoddess said...

Poor Pod! And poor Hermione, who will probably be a bit lonely. Will any of the other house cats visit her, for a little company?

*hugs*

At 16:30 Blogger Marjorie said...

((((Quiche)))) so sorry to hear this. It sounds as though Pod had the easiest possible departure from a life which Boss and his family, and you, made as good for her (and Hermione) as it could be.

But hard for you to have to cope with.

At 16:40 Blogger EmilyLady said...

There's nothing cooler than library cats. And I'm sorry to hear Pod's gone.

At 16:40 Blogger Lioness said...

Oh I'm so sorry. I know how hard this is and I am so glad you got to say goodbye.
That was a lovely tribute to her.

At 16:43 Anonymous Kate said...

So sorry to hear that it was Pod's time. I agree that knowing that she lived a long, lovely life does not make missing her easier.

Love to all the kitties in your lives, all - past, present, and future. How they curl around our hearts...

At 17:04 Blogger Stacey said...

So sorry. It's not a bad thing for a cat, to grow old in a Library, with another cat and humans who love her.

At 17:08 Blogger turtlesong said...

i'm sorry for your loss. :hugs:

At 17:20 Blogger merryhousekeeper said...

She will be missed:(

At 17:34 Blogger Unknown said...

*sniffle* Condolences on the passing of Ms. Pod. I am of the firm belief that the library now has a guardian spirit to watch over Hermione and the books.

At 17:49 Blogger Na said...

Hugs and sympathy to all Pod's loved ones.

Or maybe that's hugs and empathy. I've got big fat tears rolling down my face. Poor Pod.

At 18:22 Blogger Dragonsally said...

Love and sympathy and scritches to all who need them. I'm not the only one in tears as I type this. I'm so glad that Pod had you and Hermione with her as she passed, surrounded by love and home.

At 18:35 Blogger Precision Grace said...

I'm so very sorry to hear about Pod. :( And poor Hermione, she must be very sad too.

It's good that you were able to say goodbye.

You gave her a good life and lots of love and we all have to go sometimes.

I'm sad too.

At 18:48 Blogger Chantrelle said...

Oh Q, so sad :( Our last kitty is 18 and moving more and more slowly. He's an outdoor kitty and has been wandering in the house a lot more lately, not a good sign. So this hit close to home. We've been talking to Ben about how Johann will be going away sometime in the nearish future :(

Our former housemate's cat just passed 2 days ago too. He showed up at our place when we all lived together. Hubby named him Heimlich because he always had his tongue sticking out like someone squeezed him. The name stuck. Housemate would yell out the door everynight, "HEIMLICH!!!" to get him to come sleep in side.

It's a sad week for the kitty world.

*Hugs* to you and the whole family (human and feline).

At 19:09 Blogger FabulousLorraine said...

Thank you all. I am sad. Didn't think it would hit me quite this hard, I miss her.

Putting the library in order seems a fitting memorial.

At 19:53 Anonymous Wendy Withers said...

I am sorry for the loss. I hope both of my kitties live to be 18 and happy. I think the highest gauge of my success will be whether or not I can have a creaky, rambling old house full of cats where they can all have their own room to move about.

I think every cat touched by your love is better off for it.

At 20:33 Blogger Dan Guy said...

So long, Pod.

At 20:33 Blogger EmilyLady said...

Oh, Lorraine.

At 20:43 Anonymous Anonymous said...

speed well pod, in your little boat.

At 21:52 Blogger ariandalen said...

{{{{{Lorraine}}}}}
::scritches and long strokes for Hermione::

At 21:57 Anonymous guerrilla girl said...

Hermione and Lorraine, there was a sweet calico girl named Doodle who I'm sure was part of Pod's welcoming committee on the other side. I'm so sorry, though, for you and the family who will miss her here.

And Pod, if you'd be so kind...there is a very loving boy named Max who will be coming your way soon. Would you watch over him for me?

At 22:36 Blogger Siri said...

I hope when it is my time to go, I have someone as kind as you to let me rest my head in a hand, and give a little mew.

Peace to all involved.

At 00:03 Anonymous kali_licious said...

Ah poor Pod. At least she got to go at home, among friends.
*scritches* for Hermione
and *hugs* for the family

At 04:50 Blogger Reg Langford said...

Your blog entry was beautiful, and I'm sure that Pod would've approved (he says with tears in his eyes).

At 07:00 Blogger Stratos Bacalis said...

Brouught tears in my eyes... may she rest in peace in Cat Heaven.

At 07:02 Blogger Kneazle1 said...

so sad, awfully sorry to hear about Pod, Hermione will probably need extra attention for a while.

At 07:03 Blogger jessica said...

i'm sorry for your loss :( we had to put my cat, hazel, down in march...she had kidney failure. we did everything we possibly could have for her, and she lasted 2 more years after diagnosis. cats are such majestic creatures...far more intelligent than any other house pet, in my opinion...and they are great friends. rest in peace, pod!

At 07:10 Blogger elfgirl said...

Oh, Hermione. I'm glad she was there when Pod crossed. It's very hard on kitties when companions simply vanish. Good journeys to Pod--hopefully there's a corner of the Summerlands that won't be too big for her. A nook of her own, as it were.

I am teary. Thank you to you and Boss for giving a home to two difficult shelter kitties. You're no stranger to prickly kitties, but most people just don't want to make the extra effort. We are currently catless because of health issues. So, for now, we donate time and money to Good Mews, until we have the ability to bring a pair home again.

At 07:14 Anonymous Anonymous said...

I'm so sorry. A peaceful death at 18 is one of the better ways to lose a cat, but there are no good ways.

At 07:27 Anonymous Triinu said...

Rest in peace Pod. She was an awesome and magnificent cat. ♥

At 07:38 Anonymous rickibarnes said...

So sorry to hear about your loss - it's never easy to have to say goodbye, even after a such a good innings. I'm glad for you and Pod that it happened in quite a "good" way, safe and loved to the end.

At 07:41 Blogger jenn said...

I lost my cat last year. It was really awful. He was only just 5 yrs old. I miss him still. Sometimes I expect him to come sneaking around the corners. Pod seemed to have had a good and long life. May she rest in peace.

At 07:46 Blogger Helen/Spike and Drusilla OK Citizens said...

Oh, I am so sorry but at the same time glad that it happened on her terms and that you got to say goodbye. I hope Hermione does not mourn too deeply. How lucky for Pod that she found you guys, and how lucky for you guys that you found Pod!

At 08:00 Blogger falsa ana said...

"Being nearly 18, there isn't a lot one can do. It was her time, and I am glad to say she got to die at home, with her friend curled near her. I said all the things I wanted to her before I left last night, and petted her. I told her we loved her, and she had been a good friend, and it was ok to go on."

It´s the same with me and my dog, Tika, passed away in november, 2008. I´m so sorry.

At 08:08 Blogger kater said...

Oh I am so sorry. I always loved when you posted about them, and their little stories. She seems like such a lovely little cat <33

At 08:36 Blogger Jackfate1 said...

Meh. It's so hard let them go, even if they're ready. 18 is a very long, impressive cat life. That sounds like a very peaceful end.

My respectful condolences to you and Hermoinie.

At 08:52 Blogger InkyOrchid said...

I'm so sorry to hear about Pod's passing. It sounds like you all did what you could to make her life a wonderful one. But even though you know she's had a good, long life, it's never easy to say good-bye.

At 09:00 Blogger Jane said...

It's always hard to lose a friend, no matter how old or sick.

Pod was lucky to have you and Hermione to see her over the edge - I am reminded of Pratchett's witches, who guard the edge between day and night, life and death.

At 09:07 Blogger HellZiggy said...

Goodbye Pod.
And hugs to you, Lorraine. It's so hard having to say goodbye to our furry friends. I'm going to go give my 18 yr old kitty some extra cuddles now.
~Other Sharon

At 09:23 Anonymous Sallyacious said...

Delurking to say that I'm sorry for your loss. We just moved our three old ladies (11, 14 and 18) from the wilds of Idaho to Chicago. They all seem to have taken it just fine, all things considered, but still, our Oldest Lady is old for a cat and we know we'll lose her some day. (She HAS promised to live to 20, so maybe not for a while.)

Anyway, I hope your pain eases but memories never go.

At 09:41 Blogger David said...

I'm sorry to hear about you kitty. She sounded like a great companion. I'll give both of my cats a big hug today in her honor.

At 09:45 Blogger Unknown said...

RIP little one, you had a fine life and were well loved and cared for. And became an internet personality!

Say hello to a lovely old Himalayan lady named Tabatha for me when you see her hunting celestial sunbeams.

Marla

At 09:49 Anonymous Anonymous said...

Very sorry to hear this and we'll be thinking good thoughts for you all. We have a 19 year old geriatricat who is still doing quite well for his age and we feel very fortunate for every day we have him.

At 11:21 Anonymous Anonymous said...

sorry for your loss. My own 18 yr old gigner Persian Aslan passed last month. His furry friend Meeko is still at a loss without him, as am I.

At 11:45 Blogger Christine said...

Thank you for your lovely tribute to your sweet Pod Kitty. I have many tears of empathy for you Lorraine.
My Cat of 13 years, who was likely 17 years herself...
also passed this week. They are such pure souls and loving companions. It is very difficult to let them go, tho it is always the right thing, in the end. Many Hugs to you for sharing your love of Pod. Take care.

At 13:32 Blogger wumples said...

My family's cat was put to sleep last week, and two days ago a dear friend of mine lost his best kitty friend as well. I am sorry for your losses; you, and Boss, and Hermionie. :(

At 13:46 Blogger Heidi said...

I'm so sorry for your loss, Lorraine. May you all comfort each other during this sad time.

At 13:51 Blogger Unknown said...

I'm so very sorry for your loss. Poor Hermione.

At 15:04 Blogger Uisge said...

So sorry to hear about your loss. My Tempest passed last year and your lovely tale of Pod brought up wonderful memories (and tear). Thank you for sharing.

At 18:17 Blogger gaypet said...

Very sorry for your loss, Q! I'm glad you and Hermione were able to say goodbye.

At 19:04 Blogger Jenny, the Bloggess said...

I'm so sorry. They leave such a hole in our lives when they leave us.

At 21:19 Anonymous Patrick Nielsen Hayden said...

Much sympathy. Our relationship to our animals is as real and fraught and surprising and alive as any other relationship we have. Never apologize for it.

At 21:29 Anonymous Mary Gaughan said...

So sorry to hear that Pod has passed. As you said, it's good that she was able to die at home without the trauma of the vet.
I lost my old friend Maui this past year, and I swear that sometimes I still wake up thinking she is in bed with me. Our other cat wanders around the house at night howling for her.
My condolences to you, the Boss and Hermione.

At 21:29 Anonymous Mary Gaughan said...

So sorry to hear that Pod has passed. As you said, it's good that she was able to die at home without the trauma of the vet.
I lost my old friend Maui this past year, and I swear that sometimes I still wake up thinking she is in bed with me. Our other cat wanders around the house at night howling for her.
My condolences to you, the Boss and Hermione.

At 21:35 Anonymous Claudieko said...

I am so sorry for this loss, I had a cat who died in 2008 and she was 15, I still remember her dearly and miss her everyday.

At 22:48 Anonymous Anonymous said...

Dabbler said what I was thinking hours ago. I shared your words with Ellen and Ben, and it was both a joy and sad to share aloud.

As D said, hugs and scritches.

(blogger doesn't like openID tonight, so I'll try posting anonymously)

Vnend

At 23:34 Blogger Dianae said...

My condolences, Lorraine, for the loss of your dear friend Pod. I have a 15 year old cat and am watching him decline. I can't imagine life without him as he's been my most constant companion. This is a big loss. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Be kind to yourself.
Hugs to you!

At 00:03 Blogger Beez said...

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At 06:07 Blogger Katheen said...

I'm so sorry for your loss - Pod sounds like a dear old thing and I'm glad that you got to say good properly.

At 08:23 Anonymous Dhaunae said...

I'm very sorry for your loss.

My cat died two months ago and we're still so sad...

At 08:45 Blogger Kelly McCullough said...

Very sorry to hear it. Both she and Hermione were quite sweet the one time I met them. You have my sympathies.

At 09:04 Blogger Sharon said...

I am so sorry. I am glad you got to spend so many years with her.

At 10:32 Blogger Beez said...

Pod had a good life with you all and a gentle goodbye.

I'm sorry for the people and Hermione who are grieving her loss. Love to all of you.

At 11:55 Blogger Unknown said...

I'm sorry to hear about Pod. I can tell she meant a lot to both of you. Isn't funny how those little furry creatures can take up such a large part of our hearts?
Remember, she is still in your hearts.
Please give Hermoinie a hug from me. I know she misses her too.

At 12:55 Blogger mkhall said...

It's been a rough year for cats and foundlings around my house, and I've seen too many climb to the moon. My thoughts are with you all, two-legs and four-legs.

At 13:30 Blogger Stacy Hurt said...

Oh dear Fab. SO hard what you had to do! My heart goes out to you and the family. Especially to lovely Hermoine who is bereft of her companion. All our love and purrs; and then some..xoxo

At 15:50 Blogger Tamora Pierce said...

As someone who's been through this recently, let me convey my empathies, but you know? You folks gave her and her pal a good home, a good living, and a good life in which her ways were understood and made room for, which is something that few cats are offered.

She'll be waiting for you, Hermoinie, and the Boss one day, you'll see, ready to show you where your room will be.

with good thoughts from
Tammy Pierce

At 15:16 Blogger spacedlaw said...

Reading the post again. Nocturne is a beautiful name for a cat (and a black one to boot).
I hope you are feeling better.
Hugs.

At 20:40 Blogger EmilyLady said...

Nocturne is an absolutely PERFECT name for a cat.

At 02:54 Blogger Dread Pirate Khan said...

My condolences for your loss. She was obviously well-loved and properly pampered.

At 09:01 Blogger jenianddean said...

I am so sorry for your loss ... it is never easy losing a family member, even when it is their time, and our cats are part of the family. You are all in our thoughts, especially Hermione, who surely will miss her companion.

At 09:20 Blogger shera2ca said...

I hate crying first thing in the morning. I hope Hermione isn't too lonely, and am glad Pod had someone looking out for her.

At 09:57 Blogger FabulousLorraine said...

Morning All!

Sorry for the silence this weekend, it was just sort of time for some writing and retreating. I feel a lot better now.

Thanks for all your wishes about Pod, sad, but I'm ok with it. She was just such a friend for so long.

Today is bright, and promising, been up and working for a couple hours now, and all is good.

At 10:02 Blogger One Sock Short said...

No need to be sorry. We all would want some space too. Glad you're feeling better, and hoping Hermione is too.

At 10:24 Blogger Hellie said...

It's so difficult to lose a friend, and it sounds like Pod was a dear one. So glad you are feeling better. I still miss my Poppy, but now I can smile at the memories.

I just found out my grandmother came through her emergency operation, she is 101 and yesterday fell and broke her hip. It's been a tense day, but we can relax a little. A long road to recovery, but she's a stubborn old battleaxe, bless her.

At 10:51 Blogger EmilyLady said...

No need to be sorry, but we're glad you're back.

At 11:09 Blogger Hellie said...

Emily, your photo avatar is making me hungry, that fruit salad looks yummy!!

At 11:37 Blogger EmilyLady said...

Well, it is interesting how most restaurants have either one or no vegetarian items on their menus, and it never gets boring because you get so much variety. And that was a place in MN where I ordered a veggie burger which turned out to be delicious and was a really lovely surprise because a cup of fruit came with it. This is something that has never happened to me in a restaurant.

At 12:44 Anonymous Anonymous said...

I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. I know how devastating it can be. You and Boss & family provided her with nothing but the best--love, care, attention. Sometimes, it's really hard to express how much they mean to us.
Our Ragdoll, Sophia, died four years ago today as a result of an allergic reaction to a rabies shot. The vet that gave her the shot treated us as though we were overreacting when on the 23rd, after all the oxygen therapy & epinephrine, benadryl, & lasix injections performed on the 22nd about two hours
after she got the shot, she still wasn't "herself." Later that night, we had to take her to Vet. Hosp. of the Univ. of PA. She went into cardiac arrest on the night of the 24th and we got "the phone call." I'll never forget my boyfriend saying, "Just let her go."
(I'm crying as I write this.) She has a Rainbow Residency on RainbowsBridge.com. and her ashes are still in our bedroom.
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Boss, & family, and especially for Hermione.

At 12:58 Blogger Jane said...

All the beautiful cat memories. We are a loving group.

At 14:47 Blogger EmilyLady said...

To the anonymous poster: that was a really moving story.

At 16:16 Blogger Dragonsally said...

Hellie - thoughts are with your grandmother, you and your family.

And Jane, you are right. There have been some beautiful things said in the comments.

At 19:25 Blogger Erin Underwood said...

Oh, I'm so sorry. Poor little Pod.

(((Lorraine)))

At 20:21 Blogger FabulousLorraine said...

They are special critters aren't they? Special Kitty Magic and Venus BOTH attack paper towel rolls today. My house looks like shreddsville.

Mim is running on her wheel. No poop yet, fingers crossed.

Got a lot done today, mostly Princess of No things, but some fine stuff as well.

Tomorrow is a Bee Day with Sharon. Blog tomorrow night! Promise.

At 20:23 Blogger Dragonsally said...

Looking forward to new blog - I've missed you!

Right, now to get slow cooker out and cook pasta sauce

At 21:14 Anonymous A passing friend said...

Caught your sad news off a comment from wilwheaton's blog - I lost 2 dogs in 3 years, mother last month, and this web page might help you with the grief even though neither you nor I am elderly - won't hyperlink it so you can see it fwiw, and not as spam:

http://www.helptheaged.org.uk/en-gb/AdviceSupport/HealthAdvice/Issues/Bereavement/default.htm

At 21:48 Blogger EmilyLady said...

Lorraine, you know who would never ever ever ever ever ever ever ever EVER in a million years be able to cope with shreddsville and flying feces? My mom. Bengals would not be for her, I can guarantee you that much.

At 22:06 Blogger FabulousLorraine said...

Thank you Passing Friend, and welcome!

I am one tired girl just now, thinking bad tv then bed.

At 22:15 Blogger vampi said...

flying feces would be a good name for a band.

seconding my excitement for a new post. and bees:)

At 03:07 Blogger Marjorie said...

Hellie, glad to hear your grandmother came through her op safely.

Q, re: PoopWheel - I wonder whether you (Or Hans!) could fix a broomhead or 2 under the wheel, facing up, to create more friction & resistance so that it didn't go quite as fast? Just a thought...

At 07:14 Blogger Hellie said...

Thanks Marjorie & Sally :o) She seems to be recovering well and enjoying all the attention, the doctors & nurses are astounded with her!

Looking forward to a bee post too!

At 10:43 Blogger FabulousLorraine said...

Morning. Rats. Rain. No Bees.

Need ideas for blog. Anything anyone ever wanted to ask?

At 12:13 Blogger Na said...

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At 13:36 Blogger vampi said...

i gots questions.

how did you get into playing violin? are there other instruments besides the pipes you want to learn to play? how are you going to top the 3 bow masterpiece? do you read music?

i played viola in school, but haven't in ages. it did ruin my ability to read music, because viola uses a different clef. i can figure out notes on the treble clef, but it's not intuitive anymore. (i am an orch dork. i was a band hag but couldn't wrangle the 2 instruments on my 2 mile walk home so dropped band)

At 15:38 Blogger EmilyLady said...

Ooh, questions. Let's see. How do you manage to look so awesome in pigtails? I could never ever do that. Ever. Not even if they were a purple.

At 15:39 Blogger EmilyLady said...

A purple. Oh please. I really just meant purple.

At 16:55 Blogger ariandalen said...

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Ah! I do. :)
When do we get to read the next Night Garden entry from you?

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At 19:30 Blogger Erin Underwood said...

Hi, Q. If you're taking requests, I'd love a cat update. How are they liking the summer with their screened in porch? How's everyone adjusting and getting along?

Sorry if I'm asking for repeat, but I've been out of touch taking care of my mom. She's starting chemo next week, which she's looking forward to. Hopefully, it'll help her feel a bit better.

Thanks. Erin

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Erin, has she had chemo before?

William is watching Coraline again. It is really so unusual for him to watch one movie over and over and over. He loves it.

At 20:15 Blogger EmilyLady said...

And it's funny, he asks all these philosophical questions about it; I can't always answer them.

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Woot! New blog up! Finally! Didn't answer half the questions!

But it was fun...Even if I over Bengaled a bit.

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