So good to hear from you, and I really appreciate the update on your life. It's sad to lose a parent. I've lost both of mine, so understand. You have your memories.Hi, Gang!
So sweet of you to think of us!!!
Life has a way of shifting gears sometimes, and I'm still sort of involved in the general goings-on, and not much on TFO, but I still think of you all and love you and our shared passion for our critters.
My 95-year old dad passed away on Dec 10. Although it's a sad thing, it's NOT A BAD THING. He had a very long life, a career that he LOVED and a large family. He was a WWII veteran (Navy) and had a lifetime of adventures. But he developed dementia about 15 years ago and changed to the point that there was NO quality left in his life: he had outlived his wife and all his friends, and the dementia robbed him of recognizing any of us reliably, very often. I've heard it said that "pneumonia is the old man's friend," and in his case it certainly was. He wan't sick long and those of us who were able, had time to fly down and say our goodbyes. (Please forgive me if I've already told you this..)
The funeral was on Dec 29th, which made for a very strange Christmas season for us. But it was better to have it AFTER Christmas then right before. At the funeral home, before the coffin was sealed, I put a (wrapped) candy bar in his hand to "take with him" since he had a huge sweet tooth!
Elsa is doing fine: We're doing our "brumation lite" where I let her sleep 2-3 days, then get her up for a soak and to eat. So all is well with her.
Jacques is doing wonderfully. Since it's too cold outside to find earthworms (where DO they go in the winter, I wonder?
I have some new health issues which are reversible with some lifestyle and other changes, so I'm working very hard on that.
I expect to be back on the forum more regularly again in another couple of months or so.
I think of you all fondly and lurk briefly, from time to time, but other things command my attention right now.
Hugs to all from Bea ("Moozillion"), Elsa and Jacques!
Oh Hi there Bea, Elsa and Jacques.Hi, Gang!
So sweet of you to think of us!!!
Life has a way of shifting gears sometimes, and I'm still sort of involved in the general goings-on, and not much on TFO, but I still think of you all and love you and our shared passion for our critters.
My 95-year old dad passed away on Dec 10. Although it's a sad thing, it's NOT A BAD THING. He had a very long life, a career that he LOVED and a large family. He was a WWII veteran (Navy) and had a lifetime of adventures. But he developed dementia about 15 years ago and changed to the point that there was NO quality left in his life: he had outlived his wife and all his friends, and the dementia robbed him of recognizing any of us reliably, very often. I've heard it said that "pneumonia is the old man's friend," and in his case it certainly was. He wan't sick long and those of us who were able, had time to fly down and say our goodbyes. (Please forgive me if I've already told you this..
The funeral was on Dec 29th, which made for a very strange Christmas season for us. But it was better to have it AFTER Christmas then right before. At the funeral home, before the coffin was sealed, I put a (wrapped) candy bar in his hand to "take with him" since he had a huge sweet tooth! [emoji14] My brother, a retired Master Sergeant from the Army, placed one of his own medals in Dad's other hand, and saluted him. We were able to have military presence at his funeral: taps was played on a bugle, the coffin was draped with a flag which was folded and presented to my sister who had been his caregiver for so long. So we sent him off well.
Elsa is doing fine: We're doing our "brumation lite" where I let her sleep 2-3 days, then get her up for a soak and to eat. So all is well with her.
Jacques is doing wonderfully. Since it's too cold outside to find earthworms (where DO they go in the winter, I wonder?
I have some new health issues which are reversible with some lifestyle and other changes, so I'm working very hard on that.
I expect to be back on the forum more regularly again in another couple of months or so.
I think of you all fondly and lurk briefly, from time to time, but other things command my attention right now.
Hugs to all from Bea ("Moozillion"), Elsa and Jacques!
At least it is making it look pretty.
I am looking for that leprechaun. I loaned him 20 bucks and he was supposed to pay me back today.
Hi, Gang!
So sweet of you to think of us!!!
Life has a way of shifting gears sometimes, and I'm still sort of involved in the general goings-on, and not much on TFO, but I still think of you all and love you and our shared passion for our critters.
My 95-year old dad passed away on Dec 10. Although it's a sad thing, it's NOT A BAD THING. He had a very long life, a career that he LOVED and a large family. He was a WWII veteran (Navy) and had a lifetime of adventures. But he developed dementia about 15 years ago and changed to the point that there was NO quality left in his life: he had outlived his wife and all his friends, and the dementia robbed him of recognizing any of us reliably, very often. I've heard it said that "pneumonia is the old man's friend," and in his case it certainly was. He wan't sick long and those of us who were able, had time to fly down and say our goodbyes. (Please forgive me if I've already told you this..
The funeral was on Dec 29th, which made for a very strange Christmas season for us. But it was better to have it AFTER Christmas then right before. At the funeral home, before the coffin was sealed, I put a (wrapped) candy bar in his hand to "take with him" since he had a huge sweet tooth!
Elsa is doing fine: We're doing our "brumation lite" where I let her sleep 2-3 days, then get her up for a soak and to eat. So all is well with her.
Jacques is doing wonderfully. Since it's too cold outside to find earthworms (where DO they go in the winter, I wonder?
I have some new health issues which are reversible with some lifestyle and other changes, so I'm working very hard on that.
I expect to be back on the forum more regularly again in another couple of months or so.
I think of you all fondly and lurk briefly, from time to time, but other things command my attention right now.
Hugs to all from Bea ("Moozillion"), Elsa and Jacques!
All that polar crap helps us have a cleaner environment for our darlings in spring, summer, and fall though. So I try not to complain about global freezing.
o-O. Never and I mean never give money to leprechauns. Maybe you can get it back out of his hide?
Actually if you can find his pot of gold you can take it out of there.
Please hurry back. I have some veterans hanging around too. Army, Navy, Airforce, etc...but it also sounds like you have a box turtle. I'm being selfish sorry...Hi, Gang!
So sweet of you to think of us!!!
Life has a way of shifting gears sometimes, and I'm still sort of involved in the general goings-on, and not much on TFO, but I still think of you all and love you and our shared passion for our critters.
My 95-year old dad passed away on Dec 10. Although it's a sad thing, it's NOT A BAD THING. He had a very long life, a career that he LOVED and a large family. He was a WWII veteran (Navy) and had a lifetime of adventures. But he developed dementia about 15 years ago and changed to the point that there was NO quality left in his life: he had outlived his wife and all his friends, and the dementia robbed him of recognizing any of us reliably, very often. I've heard it said that "pneumonia is the old man's friend," and in his case it certainly was. He wan't sick long and those of us who were able, had time to fly down and say our goodbyes. (Please forgive me if I've already told you this..
The funeral was on Dec 29th, which made for a very strange Christmas season for us. But it was better to have it AFTER Christmas then right before. At the funeral home, before the coffin was sealed, I put a (wrapped) candy bar in his hand to "take with him" since he had a huge sweet tooth!
Elsa is doing fine: We're doing our "brumation lite" where I let her sleep 2-3 days, then get her up for a soak and to eat. So all is well with her.
Jacques is doing wonderfully. Since it's too cold outside to find earthworms (where DO they go in the winter, I wonder?
I have some new health issues which are reversible with some lifestyle and other changes, so I'm working very hard on that.
I expect to be back on the forum more regularly again in another couple of months or so.
I think of you all fondly and lurk briefly, from time to time, but other things command my attention right now.
Hugs to all from Bea ("Moozillion"), Elsa and Jacques!
Such a handsome beastie!!!
Hello. My lil Saphire(Russian) has been telling me a story for years. Around mid February he tries to tell me it's spring and begs to go outside. Since animals can't lie I believed him even though there was snow on the ground. I hate it when I have to tell him NO. Then I heard on our local news weather forcast that the true beginning of spring(at least in our state) is mid February. I always knew he was true blue.
Yea cause they always leave their pot of gold where a rainbow touches ground. If you get to see that...you're paid in full.
Awwww... Clunker is adorable! What a sweet face!
That pic looks like a good entry for the next calander contest.
As long as nothing distracts me (family stuff)and I don't forget to enter it like I did the last one[emoji24]
