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Of course, lovelylady! I would never begrudge anyone in here for falling somewhat behind on various posts. Hey, there's a lot of us posting in here! It's tough sometimes to keep up with everyone! That being said, thanks for the warm wishes and sympathies. My wife is still upset over losing our Smokey, and I miss her terribly as well. Now the other kitties will get even more lovin's . . . 
posted by
JimmyA
on March 15, 2015 at 10:16 AM
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Jimmy,
First of all, I'm so sorry for the loss of your furry friend. Hugs to you and your wife. Secondly, I must apologise for being such a bad friend to you and not reading you of late. Hope we're still friends?
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lovelyladymonk
on March 14, 2015 at 3:39 PM
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That too is unbelievably sad. They have more feelings and emotions than most people give them credit for . . . 
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JimmyA
on March 13, 2015 at 5:03 AM
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Oh that breaks your heart all over again. My Son when we were living in a double flat situation had two cats and one died young and Josephine used to go and lie on his grave. Talk about break your heart.
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Kabu
on March 12, 2015 at 6:03 PM
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Believe it or not, C C T, that would be a greater undertaking than you could possibly imagine, especially involving the area we would be using. A month from now we may have had a chance. But right now, I would need a sledgehammer just to get through the ice! No, my wife has already made her decision, and what's done is done . . . 
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JimmyA
on March 12, 2015 at 8:07 AM
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Thanks, adnohr. Yes, it is very difficult. Like I wrote, there's now a certain feeling of 'emptiness' whenever we go into the cat's room. And the other kitties know something ( or someone ) is missing too. It's very sad . . .
posted by
JimmyA
on March 12, 2015 at 8:05 AM
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Understandable, jean. Like I wrote, I believe this was the first cat my wife has had cremated ( she has had cats all her life ). In a way, I'm actually somewhat surprised my wife would do this, but Mother Nature is being very difficult with our yard, and this was, I suppose, her only other option . . .
posted by
JimmyA
on March 12, 2015 at 8:03 AM
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It sure is, Sir Wiley. It seems like just yesterday we brought her home! Where does the time go . . . ? 
posted by
JimmyA
on March 12, 2015 at 8:00 AM
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We did indeed, FSI. We treat all our kitties especially well, and Smokey was no exception. I will really miss her . . .
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JimmyA
on March 12, 2015 at 7:59 AM
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Thanks, Kabu. Yes, the fact that she didn't suffer long was one small consolation. And the other cats have already begun "looking" for Smokey. Seeing that is almost as sad as losing her . . .
posted by
JimmyA
on March 12, 2015 at 7:58 AM
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It does indeed, Naut. I know you can empathize. It's been tough . . .
posted by
JimmyA
on March 12, 2015 at 7:56 AM
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I feel your loss Jimmy couldn't you clear the snow away and douse the ground with hot water. Or wrap Smokey in an old blanket and pack snow around her until it began to thaw a bit?
posted by
C_C_T
on March 12, 2015 at 7:54 AM
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Ah, no!
I'm so sorry. A big Hug to you and your wife and your kitties - nothing really helps when we lose a pet we love...just time.
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adnohr
on March 12, 2015 at 3:22 AM
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jimmy
i am so sorry you lost smokey bear. it was a sweet story of your life with her and her sisters. i have pets buried all over the yard. i wish i had my dogs cremated so if i ever had to move i could take them with me.
posted by
jeansaw
on March 11, 2015 at 8:39 PM
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JimmyA
Condolences over your loss of Smokey The Bear, that is sad my friend.
posted by
WileyJohn
on March 11, 2015 at 3:15 PM
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I am sorry about the loss both you and your wife experienced. My heart goes out to you both. A very interesting history behind Smokey. You and your wife gave her a wonderful home.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on March 11, 2015 at 11:29 AM
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I am really sorry Jimmy. THis is tough and yes it sounds like a massive heart attack and there will eventually be comfort in knowing that she did not have time to suffer. I really hate the fact that their lives are so much shorter than ours, cos it hurts. Give yourself time to grieve...and the other cats will grieve as well. Sending hugs to you, to your beautiful wife and all the animals family members.
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Kabu
on March 11, 2015 at 11:04 AM
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Jimmy
I'm so sorry! I know how hard it is to lose a pet - it really means losing a member of the family! 
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Nautikos
on March 11, 2015 at 9:03 AM
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