On 10/16/2012 11:56 AM, JackOfTradeZ@comcast.net wrote:

Jim (and Fractal Lady),

I offer sincere condolences for your loss. I understand what you are going through. I lost the best, dearest friend I ever had (a White German Shepherd). It has been well over 2 years and I'm still not over it, still have tearing spells.

JoTz

I and my fractal lady also send our condolences. We found our youngest cat dead at the top of the stairs about a month ago. We have her ashes in the living room. We still miss her! I almost couldn't call our daughter to let her know, since she'd been the one who rescued & named that cat as a child. In the meantime, our older cat - 17 years old and counting, with thyroid problems and going on 10 years as a diabetic! - is still going strong. In fact, with a recent adjustment to his thyroid meds, he's getting back his flexibility and what little jumping ability he was ever known for (he's our ground attack cat: hefty and built for strength, not stealth). Cats and dogs are people, too - much more so than corporations! -- David gnome@hawaii.rr.com authenticity, honesty, community http://clanjones.org/david/ http://dancing-treefrog.deviantart.com/