tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post1667685722213432596..comments2024-03-29T01:02:03.688-07:00Comments on Raybeard: One more year achieved, one less to go.Raybeardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-89836161054026242202019-10-20T07:06:03.596-07:002019-10-20T07:06:03.596-07:00'Ta' very much indeed.
Surviving into eve...'Ta' very much indeed. <br />Surviving into every tomorrow has long turned from a 'near certainty', through into a 'likelihood' and will soon become an 'achievement'. The sole consolation is that We're all going in the same direction. Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-61532382596313799632019-10-19T16:58:45.008-07:002019-10-19T16:58:45.008-07:00Many happy returns!
"Come celebrate with me ...Many happy returns!<br /><br />"Come celebrate with me this day that every day something has tried to kill me and has failed" - L. Clifton.Ur-spohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04237644452200889946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-8224297430516002752019-10-18T23:13:05.385-07:002019-10-18T23:13:05.385-07:00Thanks, Adie. A little late, maybe, but no less ap...Thanks, Adie. A little late, maybe, but no less appreciated for all that. XXX.Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-6699582493985991582019-10-18T22:56:47.683-07:002019-10-18T22:56:47.683-07:00Happy belated birthday, Raybeard. And thanks for t...Happy belated birthday, Raybeard. And thanks for the pictures of your sweet family. Adie Dashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02114948684993677061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-27365092576002860402019-10-16T06:43:22.965-07:002019-10-16T06:43:22.965-07:00Your wishes as valuable as if they'd been on t...Your wishes as valuable as if they'd been on time, Mitch. Greatly appreciated. Thanks.Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-33148526891078884682019-10-16T03:50:47.032-07:002019-10-16T03:50:47.032-07:00So first I was early and now I’m late. Happy 73rd!...So first I was early and now I’m late. Happy 73rd! So sorry it arrived with a case of the grippe!Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-25348011778587958922019-10-16T00:07:22.928-07:002019-10-16T00:07:22.928-07:00Thanks Walt, even if it was 'just another day&...Thanks Walt, even if it was 'just another day' with nothing special doing. But your sentiments are most appreciated, I can assure you.Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-4544021165856401052019-10-16T00:05:44.177-07:002019-10-16T00:05:44.177-07:00Very many thanks, Rozzie. If only cats knew the de...Very many thanks, Rozzie. If only cats knew the devastating impact they potentially have on our lives. They have the ability to tear the heart out of us, don't they? - and any wound never heals.<br />Very sorry indeed to hear about Shadow. You'll know that I recognise so well the pain you went through.<br />I'm always worried that at my age any cats I have now, and certainly were I to take on in future, would be likely to survive me, so that's an ever-present concern. But what can one do when one wants to shield them from present sufferings? But I have to say that despite everything else, their presences have enriched my life considerably<br />Thanks once more for your b'day wishes. <br />Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-15685707989147446452019-10-15T23:57:33.646-07:002019-10-15T23:57:33.646-07:00Thanks ever so, Jon. The most inconvenient flu has...Thanks ever so, Jon. The most inconvenient flu has plummeted its depth and is now slowly emerging back into daylight. Not there yet, but we'll get there. <br /><br />My main motivation in caring for the cats is in knowing what a cruel world it is out there I feel obliged to do anything to protect them from the potential of suffering or being in distress, it's an open and shut case. <br />I've always said that when the cats I have are gone I'll have no more, but like with you and Scratch and Bosco, life without cats would be unthinkable, and anyway, they find me without my having to look for them. I'm a cat-magnet - and strangely, they are nearly always toms who end up here. (It's been over 10 years since my last tabby - who promptly got kittens! No more, please!) <br /><br />Don't know about the 'Snowball' name. The others recognise their own names, at least the ones I've given them, though not he. I need something short, preferably mono-syllabled, and sufficiently different from the sounds of the others. Have to give it further thought.<br /><br />Thanks again for your wishes, though.Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-69911899613400401382019-10-15T23:45:32.408-07:002019-10-15T23:45:32.408-07:00It's been well over 40 years since I last did ...It's been well over 40 years since I last did anything 'special' for my birthday, Todd, and this year was no exception. However, I do appreciate the sentiments behind your comment.<br />I trust you fared with something rather more interesting, including, of course, your return home - being where you are right now?<br />Looking forward to 'speaking' with you further on interesting days ahead in your coming new year. Best wishes from me and the 'boys'.Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-84493698794458722042019-10-15T23:41:12.321-07:002019-10-15T23:41:12.321-07:00I don't know that many of 'my' generat...I don't know that many of 'my' generation, Jan, so your wishes are doubly meaningful and welcome. Thanks for your thoughts, and I will try to do a better pic when I'm over this present little hump in health and I look a little more presentable.Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-59612119532755011992019-10-15T23:38:03.397-07:002019-10-15T23:38:03.397-07:00Ta so much, Elle. Always delightful to have friend...Ta so much, Elle. Always delightful to have friends pop by now and again, and I dint have many of them in any case. You're ever welcome here.<br />The rest of my 'family' send their appreciations regarding your kind comment.Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-57068673007114960882019-10-15T23:34:52.873-07:002019-10-15T23:34:52.873-07:00Thanks, W.Q. I'm feeling YEARS OVER 73 right n...Thanks, W.Q. I'm feeling YEARS OVER 73 right now but that should pass within few more days - as long as it's not me being the one that 'passes'. <br />A 'great year' ahead would be nice - it would certainly make for a welcome change!Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-67038931072259059112019-10-15T22:14:28.706-07:002019-10-15T22:14:28.706-07:00Felicitations! I hope you enjoyed your birthday, g...Felicitations! I hope you enjoyed your birthday, grippe notwithstanding. :)wcshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00551283829616757577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-19765834820032096902019-10-15T19:38:04.474-07:002019-10-15T19:38:04.474-07:00Happy birthday, my dear friend Ray!
And thank you ...Happy birthday, my dear friend Ray!<br />And thank you so much for the pictures of your sweet pussies. Alas, ours have all gone now. The last to leave us, Shadow, died in March at the grand old age of either 20 or 21. The vet estimated he was 1 or 2 when he wandered in. HE claimed his home with us in 2000. At least his end was peaceful, unlike the one only a few months before him who contracted some nasty illness (presumably from one of the feral cats who wander through our yard from time to time). At least by then Shadow only ever stayed inside and avoided Johnny whenever possible. Just as well, because Johnny's illness was so contagious he had to be cremated immediately. We were devastated. <br />So we are no left sans cats and figure we are a bit old anyway.<br /><br />Meanwhile, many happy returnsd to you, matey!Rozziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13904303063451930538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-43403067474705360362019-10-15T17:03:49.348-07:002019-10-15T17:03:49.348-07:00Happy Belated Birthday, Ray!!!
I'm late in rea...Happy Belated Birthday, Ray!!!<br />I'm late in reading this, but my very best wishes extend to you every day of the year - - and I hope you're recovering from your illness. It often takes a long time.<br /><br />I love this post! You've given us a glimpse of yourself and your wonderful feline family. All of the photos are great.<br />You obviously have extraordinary skill and patience (and love) when caring for four cats!<br />I now only have two (Scratch and Bosco) and they are a handful....but I couldn't exist without them.<br /><br />(I like the name Snowball - no need to change it) Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619128793632680659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-89837778096229412022019-10-15T16:06:44.828-07:002019-10-15T16:06:44.828-07:00Thank you Raybeard for your birthday wishes. Hop...Thank you Raybeard for your birthday wishes. Hope you had a great day!todd guntherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01644388166982837352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-1416429944993304792019-10-15T12:25:58.742-07:002019-10-15T12:25:58.742-07:00Happy Birthday! My school year peer and I all tur...Happy Birthday! My school year peer and I all turn 75 this academic school year so I am making sure to call as many as I can. <br />Do post a lovely photo as soon as you are feeling well again!JanFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16408602791221401067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-50909560432608584192019-10-15T10:21:28.672-07:002019-10-15T10:21:28.672-07:00Sending you birthday wishes from the great state o...Sending you birthday wishes from the great state of Ohio! I don't comment often but I never miss a blog entry from you. Love seeing pictures of your "gang"; they are beautiful!Elle Clancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11563633298659967269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-57455345418903400912019-10-15T09:46:57.962-07:002019-10-15T09:46:57.962-07:00HAPPY BIRTHDAY, friend! you don't look a day ...HAPPY BIRTHDAY, friend! you don't look a day over 72! may you have a great year!<br /><br />and pussie pix - oh happy day to see all the cute faces! they have you wrapped around their paws!<br /><br />PS - RTG is being released from the rehab facility today!anne marie in phillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11765140782182605141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-89658370079205528452019-10-15T06:49:05.311-07:002019-10-15T06:49:05.311-07:00Thank you so much, JayGee, but you are the one who...Thank you so much, JayGee, but you are the one who would be the most sorely missed I'm sure, if, for whatever reason, you had to take a break from blogging, something I wan't never to see happen. <br />My greetings to you and to all your own, more varied clan too.Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-80996565604967111072019-10-15T06:01:01.704-07:002019-10-15T06:01:01.704-07:00Happy birthday dearheart
Raymondo , you bring a mu...Happy birthday dearheart<br />Raymondo , you bring a muchneeded presence to blog land xxxJohn Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-2622858990850016002019-10-15T05:02:18.174-07:002019-10-15T05:02:18.174-07:00Ta Carol. I'm so longing to get back to 'n...Ta Carol. I'm so longing to get back to 'normal', healthwise, which shouldn't be too much to ask, though as one advances in years it does tend to be asking a lot to be delivered quickly. Let's hope.Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-20797350603363684772019-10-15T04:59:20.785-07:002019-10-15T04:59:20.785-07:00Thanks M.M. The cats put on a show for ME? Hardly!...Thanks M.M. The cats put on a show for ME? Hardly! They'll want me to be still at their beck and call full-time, and won't be backward in letting me know when I fall short of their demands.<br /><br />I do normally change my profile pic every b/day but I think this year it might have to wait till I can display myself in a more presentable and health-conscious state. Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-30750695658582475732019-10-15T04:54:19.589-07:002019-10-15T04:54:19.589-07:00Happy birthday Ray. I hope you are soon back to fu...Happy birthday Ray. I hope you are soon back to full health again. Thank you for showing us your delightful family.They obviously know a good thing when they find it.Carol Caldwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02800245681845689902noreply@blogger.com