Chatback #12

[Nicos]

And it's goodnight from me too..have to be up early to take my car in...and then collect the other one on the way back.
Tis going to be a painfully expensive day

Sleep well peeps...

[Containergardener]

Sleep well rary , those young uns ...they will grow up and probably like opposite things , let em fight it out for now. go sit somewhere quiet when they start .

[Containergardener]

Perhaps offer garage plants in pay of vehicles Nicos
I thought car was something mad French ,

[Hazel at the Hill]

A heartfelt thanks to everyone. I didn't want to make a big deal of this (he was my cat and not yours, after all. And a pet, after after all), I had to say something as I talk about Dom quite often and he has been, of course, a great part of my life for 17 and a half years, He's seen off (in years) three of next doors cats, one neighbour's dog), two neighbours next door , one neighbour over the road, and of course my beloved Oli cat.

Dom survived a fall from a first floor balcony as a kitten; a glancing blow from a car once we we moved; a liver 'thing' which could have been either (a) fatal or (b) 5 day course of tablets to cure. (it was (b)) I had him as a kitten from a bad-ass neighbourhood, and it showed in his attitude through his life; never a lap cat (but sneaked onto the bed every single night after lights-out tucked up for a cuddle).

A hunter in his prime; bird and mice dispatched rather than played with. His match was a blackbird, who was brought in through the cat flap and denuded of about three quarters of her feathers over two floors of the house - there was some sort of stalemate by the time I came home to feather carnage, a 'not-bothered anyway' cat, and a beady eyed somewhat chilly blackbird on the kitchen sill. She flew away (unsteadily) to tell the neighbourhood about it - he left them alone ever after.

And in later years he's just been 'here' and now he is not.

I'm with my sis this weekend (a well meaning colleague appraised of the situation said - with a great deal of practicality, if not tact - 'well you've saved on the cattery cost at any rate'. ) which will be good in lots of ways.

Thanks for listening - normal levity to resume in due course.
Tiny Dom:



Best place in the world Dom:

[veggiechicken]

Hazel, that's a lovely tribute to Dom, a very special Vine cat. One of us.
Sleep tight Dom. We'll miss you.

Big hugs, Hazel xx

[SusieG]

Hazel, he had a good life/9 lives with you .... You were both lucky to have had each other x

[SusieG]

Morning all!
So very warm still, couldn't sleep, neither could Toby dog - he was sitting quietly just looking at me, willing me to get up, I think - so I did ...

Anyway, teas brewing and I'll take orders for coffee too, if anyone prefers.. ☕️

[Florence Fennel]

Morning all Happy Friday! Dull,damp and hot here. Lovely obituary Hazel Have a good day

[Nannysally99]

Susie G, my kettles on
Up early because I read the clock wrong arghh
Done nothing but cry since I picked up this iPad.
It's my lovely, departed, too young to die, cousins birthday today . Lots of tributes even at 6 am
I thought, I'll go on the Vine to cheer myself up and now I've been crying at Hazels lovely post about Domino, who definately was a Vine cat.
Silly moo aren't I?
Anyway, work today. I would love to visit the garden centre and start buying shrubs for the new project, but hubby is still in 'resting' mode, so no chance there I think.
It's Friday folks and we don't look like rain today, but you never know
Have a lovely day

[Nicos]

Mornin n'all!

Lovely Hazel....such a lovely boy X

In my mind I still see him hanging around your computer !

Right...got to dash...car to take in- but I forgot to empty the boot etc , so must do it before I go.....

See you later !

[SusieG]

Nannysally, cry away girl, it's all so sad ... makes you wonder .... Not going to (try!) get philosophical ....
Toby dog is whinging at me now, so enjoy your cuppa and catch you all later x

[gardening_gal]

Tried several times to post something supportive here but nothing seems to sound right. Really feel for those of you who are going through sad times just now.

Animals are far superior to humans in this regard, they can show their love and support without inadvertantly saying stupid things.

Big hugs for all those who need them. x

[Tripmeup]

Morning all,

Hope the weekend brings some cheer to those that need and deserve it...

Yep, it's FRIDAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY

This time next week will be my last Friday before I am off to Portugal on my hols; cannot wait

Have a good one..

[cariann88]

Morning, grey sky here.

Have to wait in this morning for a very special parcel that I am going to be getting from the very lovely LD Thank you once again.

Then off to the allotment later to check on my veg that's growing. Not been down since Tuesday.

First of all I am going to stick the kettle on. Anyone want a brew?

Have a good day

[lottie dolly]

Morning all,warm again here,all we can do is verbal'y support each other,the vine power is getting ever stronger,5 of us had a lovley meal out last night,what a nice change,really hoping AGAIN to get down the plots this morning before the rain comes,more grass to cut down,got yesterdays time cut off boo hoo,whoever has got my get up and go,please can i have it back for a little while,all i want is a bit cooler,have a good day all.