Sunday 14 October 2018

I've reached half a gross!

Yes, this is where I'm at today (15th) - and congratulations (commiserations?) to RTG with whom I share this date (anniversary only, as he is by a significant margin the younger one). I'll later be raising and downing a swig or two of peach-flavoured, fizzy mineral water as celebration to the both of us, but specifically in hope for the alleviation of RTG's recent troubling health issues. If sometimes wishing my own complaints were less, it's reading about the trials of others which throws into relief the fact that mine could be so much worse, so got to be grateful for that, at least. 

Here's a photo from three weeks ago when I'd just returned from having had a haircut, there being a much greater quantity of chin-hair than that on top:-



And here's my two co-residents, Patchie (12 years old) and Blackso (actually Blackso II), age and owner unknown to me. though he's clearly an adult. He seems to have decided to move in, sleeping and taking his eats here - and, much to Patchie's evident displeasure, has established himself as the dominant one, having taken over the kitchen where Patchie will now no longer go. Unfortunately Blackso's been drinking a lot of water daily, a worrying sign.






I'll give them both a pat and gentle strokes from all you many cat-lovers out there.


31 comments:

  1. Happy Birthday Raymondo. Lovely photographs, you are looking very handsome. The cats are great. Enjoy your day.

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    1. 'Ta' very much, Rachel - though if I ever was what you call 'handsome' it's in the long distance past now, unlike cats who are good-lookers for all of their too-short lives. Today will be just like any other day, I'm afraid, but thanks anyway.

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  2. Major cuddles to the cats and to you. Happy happy birthday!

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    1. Muchas Gracias, Mitch. Nice to have your wishes even if both my pussy-cats 'forgot', though I shan't hold it against them this time.

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  3. Happy (belated) birthday!! Hope it was a good one. Love all the pics!

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    1. Thanks, Elle. It's not yet noon here on my b/day and all is going as well as it would on any other day, no different. But thanks for your wish.

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  4. 3 handsome boys! and a welcome to blackso II. may all of you have a wonderful day together!

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    1. Mucho thanks, W.Q. Blackso in the kitchen - just as he was all day yesterday. Patchie here beside me clawing at the curtains, but I don't care. In other words all is well. I'll tell both of them your instructions to enjoy the day, though it'll probably go right over their heads. Thanks anyway.

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  5. Best wishes to you, dear Ray, for a year filled with entertainment, laughter, furry friends, and health!

    Hugs

    Sassybear
    Www.Idleeyesandadormy.Com

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    1. Thanks to you too, S/b. If my health is no worse when turning 73 as I am now I'll be satisfied - and having Patchie and Blackso still with me will be magnificent. I'll be open to laughter too. :-)

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  6. The happiest of happy birthdays, sir!
    Cheers!

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    1. Thank you so much, Bob. The three of us are shut away from the rest of world today - in other words, nothing different.

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  7. What a delight to see photos of Patchie and Blackso II. And you, sir, are looking quite good.

    The three of you shut away from the rest of the world is not a bad place to be. Today, Patchie and Blackso are with you and your health is no worse, so all is well.

    Sending you wishes for peace, tranquility and joy for today and tomorrow.

    Happy Happy Birthday!

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    1. Nice of you, Paul. Thanks. At my age, lock me away with food, shelter and at least a couple of furry, four-legged friends and I can ask for no greater contentment. Your wishes are appreciated and, if left solely to me, will be acted upon.

      Btw: Arid times on the cinema-going scene right now. There's only 'First Man' (and 'Johnny English'?) to see and I can't yet find a convenient slot for the moon one which won't mean leaving the pussies alone at their risky times. But see it I just will have to.

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  8. A belated 'Happy Birthday' to you Sir... I looked at you blog to see if you have watched 'First Man'. I would be interested in your opinion if you do. I do recommend it...

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    1. Thanks for your greeting, D. I will be seeing 'First Man'. Now just waiting for a convenient screen time to be announced and will post my opinion when I have.

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  9. I know it's a bit late in the day, but hope you had a happy 72nd! Thank you for your greeting on "our" birthday.

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    1. this is RTG, raybeard. he posted at work and couldn't get his name to come up properly.

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    2. Thanks, RTG. Yesterday was as 'haooy' as any other day, actually, but I do appreciate the sentiment behind your wish.
      Hope your own day was pleasant enough - I know your celebratory meal with W.Q. was a few days ago, but my best wishes are with you all the time, naturally.

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  10. Happy birthday, I am a bit late. Lovely looking cats.

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  11. Thanks Carol. Your wish is much appreciated no matter when received - and I'll tell P & B what you said about them. :-)

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  12. I'm a day late, but happy birthday.

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    1. Thanks, Kirk. Just a little late but I'm no less grateful.

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  13. Rats, I missed your birthday posting, Ray! But a very happy birthday to you anyway!
    It was my sister's 75th yesterday (16th), so you are just a kid really. But a big bro to me, since I am just a tiddler of 68. Sigh. Where does the time go?
    Thank you for the pictures of your lovely pussy cats. We only have one left now, our Shadow. We don't know his exact age, but he is a minimum of 20.
    And as for you, you lovely boy, you can deny it all you like, but Anne Marie and Rachel are right!

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    1. Your wishes are ever welcome , Rozzie, no matter when. Thank you for that.

      "Boy"? And a "lovely" to go with it! Had to do a double take. Too much! I can't have been called a boy for, well, for over 50 years - though a lot of other things in between.
      Also just had to go back and remind myself just what W.Q. and Rachel had said, and it had been something I'd shrugged off as just a friendly pat on the back - and I'm still shrugging it off.
      Anyway, let's not dwell on such things.

      Wishing a Happy B. to your big sis for yesterday.
      My pussycats keep me sane, though, goodness me, they do play on the heart strings - and I think they know it. I do tend to attract cats though, which gives me a regular turnover - because they know they can come here anytime to get constant meals on tap as well as feeling security in a non-threatening atmosphere.
      In two weeks time it's the first anniversary of my having to take my beloved Noodles to the vet to put him to sleep (at the age of 16) where I was allowed to hold him as he was injected. It broke my heart all over again, less than four months after my very dear Blackso has died before my very eyes at the age of 18. Your own Shadow is having a good run at the age of 20, but I know how you must be feeling as he ages and becomes ever more vulnerable by the day. It's the trust they put in one that I find particularly comforting.

      Wishing you, for whenever it is, a Happy 69th - and thank you for the message - such a unique one. :-)

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  14. Raymondo
    A belated message of best wishes
    Divorce is making me remiss xxx

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    1. The timing of your wishes is no big deal, JayGee. We're very well aware of what a lot is going on in your life and it's nice of you to pop in here at anytime and to wish me. Thank you.

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  15. I want to join the conga line of congratulations to hope this next year is your best one yet !

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    1. Thanks, Dr Spo. Your wish is long overdue in fulfilment - but 'nil desperandum' again and again and again!

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