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Title: SMILE - though our hearts are breaking
Post by: maryas on February 19, 2011, 13:47:33 PM
I'm sure you will agree with me that we have had so many sad moments with our cats on here just lately. :hug:

The problem is that we all don't just love our own cats but we love each others cats too.  I never imagined I would be crying over a cat that I have never even had the privilege of stroking and kissing.  :Luv2: :hug:

We've had some happy endings but mostly sad.  Unfortunately death is part of life and because we have so much love to give to all these cats we are suffering terribly.  :( :hug:

We've done all we can and we will continue to do so with more cats that come into our lives and we all continue to SMILE at the photos we share with each other and the silly daft things they/we do.

So come on, let's continue to smile and enjoy Purrs and cheer each other up as we always do.  :hug:

I've posted these pics of Bonnie before but I'm sure you will not mind seeing them again.  Let's see your cats too and keep this SMILE thread going for as long as possible.  :wow: ;) ;D :Luv2: :hug: :Luv: :) :)

Mary
Title: Re: SMILE - though our hearts are breaking
Post by: Steff - Petsearch Bedford HQ on February 19, 2011, 14:09:39 PM
Brilliant idea Mary :D

There have been a lot of sad moments on Purrs just recently :(

Let's all appreciate our furbabes past and present

I will now scurry off and get together some piccies of my lot because I'm ALWAYS a bit slack!! I do have new piccies of Tyson and TT too :)

Group hug everyone x
Title: Re: SMILE - though our hearts are breaking
Post by: jezebel on February 19, 2011, 14:55:54 PM
Excellent idea!

Here's how Drum 'n' Bass have been keeping warm this winter:

Title: Re: SMILE - though our hearts are breaking
Post by: Teresa Pawcats on February 19, 2011, 15:56:32 PM
Cheese
Title: Re: SMILE - though our hearts are breaking
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on February 19, 2011, 16:23:21 PM
Great idea Mary  ;D

I wil have to dig out some pics but think this one will do for a start  ;D

Ok two lol
Title: Re: SMILE - though our hearts are breaking
Post by: bunglycat on February 19, 2011, 16:48:28 PM
Here are a few to be going on with .
Title: Re: SMILE - though our hearts are breaking
Post by: madamcat (Edd) on February 19, 2011, 16:51:33 PM
Here is a start with some of mine. First an old photo - Chelsea's babies but very cute (I think). Chelsea came to me 6 months old and pregnant she is now 9 years of age. So the next couple are of her the lady herself  :Luv2: :Luv2:
Title: Re: SMILE - though our hearts are breaking
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on February 19, 2011, 16:54:14 PM
That Bungfly one still makes me laugh even without a caption  :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: SMILE - though our hearts are breaking
Post by: bunglycat on February 19, 2011, 17:04:41 PM
Hoping these work too
Title: Re: SMILE - though our hearts are breaking
Post by: lau200 on February 19, 2011, 17:12:18 PM
(http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac153/lau2010/DSCF5227.jpg)
(http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac153/lau2010/DSCF4815-1.jpg)
(http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac153/lau2010/DSCF4714.jpg)
(http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac153/lau2010/DSCF4357.jpg)
Title: Re: SMILE - though our hearts are breaking
Post by: bunglycat on February 19, 2011, 17:14:43 PM
Can''t leave Sophie out -but soomehow she never takes a good photo  :rofl:
Mindst you -17 this May !
Title: Re: SMILE - though our hearts are breaking
Post by: Guest on February 19, 2011, 17:21:14 PM
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Title: Re: SMILE - though our hearts are breaking
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on February 19, 2011, 17:22:29 PM
What a lovely thought behind the thread Mary  :hug:

So many gorgeous cats  :Luv:  Chelsea's babies (and Chelsea herself!) must have stepped straight off a chocolate box!  :Luv2:

Here's Smiley Riley  :)

(http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z202/Lucas_Riley/LucasRiley4052640x480.jpg)

Can't find a smiley Lu but he looks like he smirking in this one :)

(http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z202/Lucas_Riley/070640x480-1.jpg)

Title: Re: SMILE - though our hearts are breaking
Post by: sallyagdm on February 19, 2011, 17:25:02 PM
Dandy totally in character
(http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/rr349/sandplangham/002-1.jpg)

Arnie in a rare 'I will do cute' mood
(http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/rr349/sandplangham/022.jpg)

Guccu always looking smart with her designer looks
(http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/rr349/sandplangham/016.jpg)

An last but not least my Bridge Babe Mizti in a picture that shows who she was
(http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/rr349/sandplangham/mitzi/002-Copy.jpg)
Title: Re: SMILE - though our hearts are breaking
Post by: Feline Costumier on February 19, 2011, 17:44:13 PM
Lovely thread and a good opportunity to go back through the old photos!

Baby Dave vs the lamb bone
(http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj35/925dancer/100_0602.jpg)

(http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj35/925dancer/100_0590.jpg)

I can't believe he was ever this small! Never did fully grow into those ears though :evillaugh:
(http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj35/925dancer/Photo8.jpg)

(http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj35/925dancer/P300708_2114.jpg)

My favourite
(http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj35/925dancer/P060808_0831.jpg)

(http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj35/925dancer/Davechillax.jpg)

(http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj35/925dancer/PoserDave.jpg)

Baby Chilli
(http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj35/925dancer/Kittycat037.jpg)

(http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj35/925dancer/Kittycat001.jpg)

(http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj35/925dancer/d8bc3d39.jpg)

Little Miss Helping me with my new catnip sack business!
(http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj35/925dancer/DSCF1584.jpg)

A couple of videos road testing my home made toys  ;)

(http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj35/925dancer/th_a901b941.jpg) (http://s268.photobucket.com/albums/jj35/925dancer/?action=view&current=a901b941.mp4)

(http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj35/925dancer/th_b8703785.jpg) (http://s268.photobucket.com/albums/jj35/925dancer/?action=view&current=b8703785.mp4)

(http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj35/925dancer/th_a7333e30.jpg) (http://s268.photobucket.com/albums/jj35/925dancer/?action=view&current=a7333e30.mp4)
Title: Re: SMILE - though our hearts are breaking
Post by: Dawn F on February 19, 2011, 19:09:59 PM
what lovely photos and what a great idea Mary, wish I could join in but have no photos on the laptop
Title: Re: SMILE - though our hearts are breaking
Post by: JackSpratt on February 19, 2011, 19:13:39 PM
Any excuse to put up photos of the trio....

Title: Re: SMILE - though our hearts are breaking
Post by: JackSpratt on February 19, 2011, 19:18:15 PM
More....
Title: Re: SMILE - though our hearts are breaking
Post by: madamcat (Edd) on February 19, 2011, 20:41:18 PM
...and I could not leave out my Sam - thrown away in a cardboard box as a kitten. Now 15 years young and doing what he loves  1)Sleeping on the flectabed 2) Resting on the bed 3) Playing with his Purrs auction toy  :Luv2: :Luv2:
Title: Re: SMILE - though our hearts are breaking
Post by: clarenmax on February 19, 2011, 21:09:54 PM
Great thread :)

Here's vampire Poot to make us smile  :)

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y243/Klareyka/Vampirepoot005.jpg)

Toes

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y243/Klareyka/newrednavipoot002.jpg)

Playing with wiggly waggler  :Luv:

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y243/Klareyka/POOTBANKHOLIDAYMONDAY006.jpg)

Can't leave out my Maxy boy  :Luv:

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y243/Klareyka/trophies004.jpg)

Panther boy  :evillaugh:

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y243/Klareyka/MaxPanther.jpg)
Title: Re: SMILE - though our hearts are breaking
Post by: JackSpratt on February 19, 2011, 21:21:42 PM
Ahhh, so I can put my Bridge Babes on too..... :sneaky:

Title: Re: SMILE - though our hearts are breaking
Post by: Rosella moggy on February 19, 2011, 22:44:12 PM
(http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii191/Rosella100/P1000824.jpg)

(http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii191/Rosella100/Butustickyouttongue-1.jpg)

(http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii191/Rosella100/P1000111.jpg)

(http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii191/Rosella100/P1000093.jpg)

(http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii191/Rosella100/P1000095.jpg)

(http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii191/Rosella100/P1000023.jpg)

(http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii191/Rosella100/CIMG5829.jpg)

(http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii191/Rosella100/adopted.jpg)

ETA Caption reads "I meditate, I do yoga, I chant ...... and still I want to smack someone!"
  :naughty:

(http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii191/Rosella100/CIMG5643.jpg)

(http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii191/Rosella100/CIMG5615.jpg)

(http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii191/Rosella100/CIMG4036.jpg)

oh dear am getting completely outta contwole  :shocked: :shocked: :shocked:
Title: Re: SMILE - though our hearts are breaking
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on February 19, 2011, 22:51:08 PM
You are lol and its the caption that goes with the kitten doing yoga thats sooo funny lol................cant remember it but was something to do with trying to work out the anger and after all it had done it still felt like wopping someone  :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: SMILE - though our hearts are breaking
Post by: maryas on February 19, 2011, 23:12:49 PM
Fantastic photos everyone - I see one and think it's my fave but then I see another and another and another....................and another  :Luv2:  :Luv2:

Some I've seen before and it's so nice to see them again and it's great to see new ones.

Is anyones face hurting with smiling?  Mine is killing me  :evillaugh: :Luv2: :rofl: :hug:

Keep up the good work everyone, I'm sure you have more and more pics.

Here are some more of Bonnie and one of my Smudge R.I.P.

Mary  :hug:
Title: Re: SMILE - though our hearts are breaking
Post by: Rosella moggy on February 19, 2011, 23:21:45 PM
Bonnie rocks Mary  :Luv: :Luv: :Luv:

.... its the caption that goes with the kitten doing yoga thats sooo funny lol................cant remember it but was something to do with trying to work out the anger and after all it had done it still felt like wopping someone  :rofl: :rofl: 

All I can say Gill is that I hope you can sleep tonight  ;) knowing the time and effort I put in to find the quote  :tired: :tired: :tired:  ;)  Quote has been posted above pic now and you're right, the quote explains all  :evillaugh:
Title: Re: SMILE - though our hearts are breaking
Post by: ChrisB on February 19, 2011, 23:22:36 PM
Great idea Mary
Title: Re: SMILE - though our hearts are breaking
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on February 19, 2011, 23:26:16 PM
Thanks Rosella , I just love that caption, sorta sums up my world  :rofl: :rofl:

I think all the pics are great and just a wonderful thread Mary  ;D ;D
Title: Re: SMILE - though our hearts are breaking
Post by: Ellen2010 on February 19, 2011, 23:33:42 PM
I just love this one of my girl Miffy
Title: Re: SMILE - though our hearts are breaking
Post by: Alex S on February 20, 2011, 01:14:14 AM
One of Sadie looking absolutely mental and another of her looking cute.

Title: Re: SMILE - though our hearts are breaking
Post by: thekittensmittens on February 20, 2011, 11:08:24 AM
Georgia giving out kisses to Honey with son Phoenix jumping in the pic too! and Georgia pic of her head looking oddly huge!
Title: Re: SMILE - though our hearts are breaking
Post by: Gillian Harvey on February 20, 2011, 17:16:39 PM
Remember Gwynnie the flower girl? LOL!

(http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb234/scruffyjoe/Gwynnie/GwynflowerSept08.jpg)

.....And relax...... :)

(http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb234/scruffyjoe/Gwynnie/gwynfloorjun09.jpg)

and who could forget Sam (RIP) and the tomato soup incident  :evillaugh:

(http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb234/scruffyjoe/SAM/SamtomatoAug093.jpg)

Getting cleaned up by Honey  ;)

(http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb234/scruffyjoe/SAM/SamhoneyAug09.jpg)

Ben and Gypsy (RIP) pair of fluffy slippers  :evillaugh:

(http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb234/scruffyjoe/CATS%20-%20ALL/BenGypsy2.jpg)

Joe, the Hat  :evillaugh:

(http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb234/scruffyjoe/JOE/Joehat2.jpg)

Darling George RIP

(http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb234/scruffyjoe/GEORGE/GeorgeMay094.jpg)

Helping to put cat tree together   ;)

(http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb234/scruffyjoe/CAT%20TREE/cattreeMar103.jpg)

(http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb234/scruffyjoe/CAT%20TREE/cattreeMar10.jpg)

Harry the sandwich grabber  :evillaugh:

(http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb234/scruffyjoe/HARRY/HarrythiefAug08.jpg)

(http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb234/scruffyjoe/HARRY/Harrythief2Aug08.jpg)

The Kitchen Gang  :evillaugh:

(http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb234/scruffyjoe/catsinkitchenJan2010.jpg)

Up the Pole!

(http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb234/scruffyjoe/CATS%20-%20ALL/Catsonpostsummer073.jpg)





Title: Re: SMILE - though our hearts are breaking
Post by: Rosella moggy on February 20, 2011, 17:31:57 PM
FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Gillian  :evillaugh: :evillaugh: :evillaugh: :evillaugh: :evillaugh:
Title: Re: SMILE - though our hearts are breaking
Post by: JackSpratt on February 20, 2011, 17:40:05 PM
Awesome photos!! :)
Title: Re: SMILE - though our hearts are breaking
Post by: thekittensmittens on February 20, 2011, 17:44:29 PM
oh Gillan how cute are those pics! I love the one of them all in the kitchen!! :Luv: :Luv2:
Title: Re: SMILE - though our hearts are breaking
Post by: bunglycat on February 20, 2011, 18:43:01 PM
What fantastic pictures  :Luv2: :Luv2: :Luv2:
Such a beautiful gang .
Title: Re: SMILE - though our hearts are breaking
Post by: madamcat (Edd) on February 20, 2011, 21:09:44 PM
All these lovely cats  :Luv2: :Luv2:

Gillian - your photos (and the cats of course) are just fab  :Luv2: :Luv2:- They always bring a smile to my face. Ever thought of doing a book or maybe a calendar.  :hug:
Title: Re: SMILE - though our hearts are breaking
Post by: Leighs Gang on February 20, 2011, 21:51:30 PM
What a lovely thread. I'm very new here but you've managed to make me smile with a tear in my eye (I love the kitchen photo  :rofl:) ....one that I hope will bring a smile to your face - Arnie & Sparkle when they were alot younger and would snuggle up together:

(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm17/sarnie1/arnieshouting.jpg)
Title: Re: SMILE - though our hearts are breaking
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on February 20, 2011, 23:38:28 PM
Just brilliant photos Gillian and some bring bacl lovely memories  ;D ;D
Title: Re: SMILE - though our hearts are breaking
Post by: CarolM (Wendolene) on February 20, 2011, 23:53:19 PM
What a lovely thread.   :thanks: for starting it Mary and to everybody who has contributed.  They're all fabulous pics  and all made me smile but  Gillian's persians actually made me laugh out loud.  Brilliant.
Title: Re: SMILE - though our hearts are breaking
Post by: Philip on February 20, 2011, 23:59:09 PM
What a lovely idea.

Some pics of my bridge babes.
Title: Re: SMILE - though our hearts are breaking
Post by: Philip on February 21, 2011, 00:02:17 AM
And Maddy.
Title: Re: SMILE - though our hearts are breaking
Post by: maryas on February 21, 2011, 00:11:08 AM
I think Gillian's photos were the ones we were all waiting for as we know she is famous for capturing that something special.  Purrs might crash now  :evillaugh: ;)

How old's the last one of the cats up the pole Gillian?  Not seen that one before  :Luv2:

Well done everyone - your fantastic photos has made me smile and cry with laughter  :hug: :thanks:

Mary
Title: Re: SMILE - though our hearts are breaking
Post by: Gillian Harvey on February 21, 2011, 19:22:24 PM
before  :Luv2:

Think it must be about 4-5 yrs ago, because its my Suzie RIP on the top and Gypsy RIP at the bottom. The post has since fallen over lol!  :evillaugh:

Love that pic of Bonnie through the curtains  :Luv:

Leigh - that pic of Arnie made me laugh   :) :Luv2:
Title: Re: SMILE - though our hearts are breaking
Post by: Cooper & Peanut on February 22, 2011, 13:26:13 PM
Awww fabulous photo's everyone!!! There's some right corkers!  :Luv: :Luv:

Here's some of Cooper & Peanut..

Peanut
 (http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af147/Kookyposs/Cooper%20and%20Peanut%204/P1030311.jpg)

Cooper
(http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af147/Kookyposs/Cooper%20and%20Peanut%204/P1030208.jpg)

(http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af147/Kookyposs/Cooper%20and%20Peanut%204/P1030204.jpg)

(http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af147/Kookyposs/Cooper%20and%20Peanut%204/P1030259.jpg)

Peanut
(http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af147/Kookyposs/Cooper%20and%20Peanut%204/P1030255.jpg)

Cooper
(http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af147/Kookyposs/Cooper%20and%20Peanut%204/P1030217.jpg)
Title: Re: SMILE - though our hearts are breaking
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on February 22, 2011, 14:46:59 PM
My goodness another of Misas cousins  ;D
Title: Re: SMILE - though our hearts are breaking
Post by: Philip on February 22, 2011, 14:52:33 PM
I hope I can smile at these one day, but now it feel so raw. Its nearly 24 hours since she went to the bridge.

I miss you so much my special girl.

Sorry I know I have posted these before but I'm just feeling really low right now.

Title: Re: SMILE - though our hearts are breaking
Post by: Cooper & Peanut on February 22, 2011, 14:55:21 PM
Big big hugs Philip  :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: SMILE - though our hearts are breaking
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on February 22, 2011, 14:59:13 PM
Delphi looks so like my Ducha  :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: SMILE - though our hearts are breaking
Post by: Philip on February 22, 2011, 15:18:31 PM
All I can say right now is Ducha is a stunning lady also.  :Luv:

Title: Re: SMILE - though our hearts are breaking
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on February 22, 2011, 16:39:19 PM
No lol he is a stunning little elderly gent and a birman, which is why he looks so much like a raggie but he is a blue point, like Delphi?

He is on a long cage rest at moment cos he has broken his wrist on the side where he has no back leg, poor little fella
Title: Re: SMILE - though our hearts are breaking
Post by: Philip on February 22, 2011, 17:11:10 PM
Sorry Gill I am all over the place today. Keep trying to see if Delphi is where she normally sleeps and she isn't there  :'(

Sorry Ducha for thinking you are a girl.

Title: Re: SMILE - though our hearts are breaking
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on February 22, 2011, 17:16:56 PM
No problem Phillip , I understand completely  :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: SMILE - though our hearts are breaking
Post by: maryas on February 22, 2011, 19:20:18 PM
Philip, Delphie was such a pretty lady and I am so sorry she has been taken from you, I had no idea.  :hug: :hug:

One day you really will be able to look at those pics and smile without crying.

Mary
Title: Re: SMILE - though our hearts are breaking
Post by: cazzer on February 22, 2011, 19:26:06 PM
thank you for sharing those photos.    She was a beautiful girl Phillip  :hug:
Title: Re: SMILE - though our hearts are breaking
Post by: Leighs Gang on February 22, 2011, 20:13:16 PM
Oh Philip, I'm so sorry that you have lost your gorgeous girl x
Title: Re: SMILE - though our hearts are breaking
Post by: Janeyk on March 16, 2011, 13:11:15 PM
 :Luv2: Absolutely gorgeous photos that made me smile  :)

Mary I remember you first posting this just after I lost Bonnie and I had a little look and and it couldn't help but make me smile a bit  :shy:  but as I was feeling a bit too down at the time thought I'd come back to it later.   

It was a lovely thing to do to cheer us all up, bless you for caring :hug:  :hug:
Title: Re: SMILE - though our hearts are breaking
Post by: maryas on March 16, 2011, 13:54:02 PM
So glad it's getting a little easier for you Jane  :hug: and thanks for posting cos I had another look at allthe pics and smiled and laughed and reminded me I must try and get soem more of my Bonnie for the Purrs cat show

Mary