Unforeseen events.

[Renfield]

Beautiful creature.

Again seconding Johan, who always seems to beat me to my own comments.

On occasion I wonder if I do not love the cats that have associated themselves with me (notice my phrasing) more than the humans...

[vandermolen]

In Alan Watts's book "The Wisdom of Insecurity" (which I have read several times due to my own insecurities!), he mentions that in Dante's "Inferno", the way out of Hell is through the centre. I have found this oddly comforting during various crises and dark times in my own life.  There is no way round these things but by going through them you kind of become stronger or grow up (well I did anyway). It also sensitises you to the suffering of others.

As a cat lover I can really identify with those who suffer when cats/dogs etc become ill or die. Just this morning my sister-in-law told me that they had to have their dog put down.  People, in my experience, fall into two categories, those who understand one's love for a cat/dog etc and those who do not.  I remember some friends not understanding at all why I delayed going on holiday with them (in England) because my cat was dying.

Harry, all strength to you.

[J.Z. Herrenberg]

In Alan Watts's book "The Wisdom of Insecurity" (which I have read several times due to my own insecurities!), he mentions that in Dante's "Inferno", the way out of Hell is through the centre. I have found this oddly comforting during various crises and dark times in my own life.  There is no way round these things but by going through them you kind of become stronger or grow up (well I did anyway). It also sensitises you to the suffering of others.

Absolutely true.

As a cat lover I can really identify with those who suffer when cats/dogs etc become ill or die. Just this morning my sister-in-law told me that they had to have their dog put down.  People, in my experience, fall into two categories, those who understand one's love for a cat/dog etc and those who do not.  I remember some friends not understanding at all why I delayed going on holiday with them (in England) because my cat was dying.

This animal lover understands.

[Harry]

In Alan Watts's book "The Wisdom of Insecurity" (which I have read several times due to my own insecurities!), he mentions that in Dante's "Inferno", the way out of Hell is through the centre. I have found this oddly comforting during various crises and dark times in my own life.  There is no way round these things but by going through them you kind of become stronger or grow up (well I did anyway). It also sensitises you to the suffering of others.

As a cat lover I can really identify with those who suffer when cats/dogs etc become ill or die. Just this morning my sister-in-law told me that they had to have their dog put down.  People, in my experience, fall into two categories, those who understand one's love for a cat/dog etc and those who do not.  I remember some friends not understanding at all why I delayed going on holiday with them (in England) because my cat was dying.

Harry, all strength to you.

My love for animals, especially cats, is legendary amongst my friends Jeffrey, and I understand full well.

[vandermolen]

My love for animals, especially cats, is legendary amongst my friends Jeffrey, and I understand full well.

[marvinbrown]

  Dear Harry,  I am very sorry to hear of all the illnesses your friends and family are struggling and coping with.  Sometimes life can become difficult and we find ourselves in situations that are emotionally taxing if not unbearable.  The only thing one can do in situations like this is to be there for our loved ones and friends.  Remember a friend in need is a friend indeed! You will always have friends here at GMG, me included  !

  marvin

[Harry]

  Dear Harry,  I am very sorry to hear of all the illnesses your friends and family are struggling and coping with.  Sometimes life can become difficult and we find ourselves in situations that are emotionally taxing if not unbearable.  The only thing one can do in situations like this is to be there for our loved ones and friends.  Remember a friend in need is a friend indeed! You will always have friends here at GMG, me included  !

  marvin

That is really good to know Marvin, thank you very much, it is a great feeling to realize that I can actually share all this with you.

[SonicMan46]

Dear Harry,

Just comin' on for the day and saw your thread - please accept my deepest sympathies for the sad and tragic events that seem to be piling up on you all at once - best wishes and warmest regards, as always - Dave 

[Harry]

Dear Harry,

Just comin' on for the day and saw your thread - please accept my deepest sympathies for the sad and tragic events that seem to be piling up on you all at once - best wishes and warmest regards, as always - Dave 

Thanks Dave! Piling up is the good word. I get kind of sad from these events.
these nice pictures of cats are just wonderful.

[mahler10th]

I know for sure I am not the only one thinking of you here Harry;  prayers, thoughts and wishes have been and are being sent by many as you read this.  Music is a healing medium, and you are immersed inescapably in it, there is no choice but to let it reach those deepest hurts and do it's magic.  Get out some Rossini Overtures by our good pal Karajan, let him and Rossini throw you around a bit!
We are ALL with you.

[Dundonnell]

My late cat Rory and his collection of Gramophone magazines(c.1992)

[Tapio Dmitriyevich]

Two pictures from today, a nice summer day.

Sometimes life means trouble...



...but the good sides of life will come!

[Keemun]

Is that cat taking a nap, or did it get killed in a fight with the other cat?   

[J.Z. Herrenberg]

Is that cat taking a nap, or did it get killed in a fight with the other cat?   

It is sound asleep, as far as I can see...

[Keemun]

It is sound asleep, as far as I can see...

I certainly hope so.  It just looks like a rather unnatural sleeping position for a cat, as if rigor mortis had set it.   

[Harry]

Just to ease the stress....

[Tapio Dmitriyevich]

Is that cat taking a nap, or did it get killed in a fight with the other cat?   

I'd rather say it's about deploying odour, as cats do this.

OK, you guys probably know http://lolcats.com/, just in case ...

I like the hovercat.

[ChamberNut]

I'd rather say it's about deploying odour, as cats do this.

OK, you guys probably know http://lolcats.com/, just in case ...

I like the hovercat.

OMG!  That is a hilarious picture 

[The new erato]

Our three:

[Dundonnell]

Our three:

Marvellous Is the cat trying to keep you off the laptop? My cat certainly resents the amount of time I spend on my PC