tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365244084462704027.post8167575343498477486..comments2024-03-28T19:03:24.043+00:00Comments on THE SMALL THINGS: On the RoadTania Kindersleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18355967725006605825noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365244084462704027.post-82909655783739965592011-05-21T02:04:29.377+01:002011-05-21T02:04:29.377+01:00Dear Tania, that's so sad. I think you're...Dear Tania, that's so sad. I think you're probably right, it's a familiarity thing. They have hope too.<br /><br />I live by "I'm not here for a long time, I'm here for a good time" Life's too short to be dull. On the occasions I am dull I tend not to bother people with it.<br /><br />I had a beautifully written message from Stephen yesterday saying he reads our blogs but doesn't comment. He described himself as "a cat burglar" which made me smile. Love, C xxChristina @ Fashion's Most Wantedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06583201549332262341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365244084462704027.post-47731434903943405302011-05-19T20:44:22.930+01:002011-05-19T20:44:22.930+01:00Enormous hugs for both of you, poor darling Pigeon...Enormous hugs for both of you, poor darling Pigeon.<br />Anne.x<br />PS-Love Tebay - my home county - I grew up in Knock, near Appleby.Stripeycathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02939664718135123631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365244084462704027.post-32073690165024555782011-05-18T23:32:58.859+01:002011-05-18T23:32:58.859+01:00A hug for you and for Pigeon. I think that is ex...A hug for you and for Pigeon. I think that is exactly what she was doing... animals love and know loss as well.... be kind to both of you....CatherineMariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14831622377126799549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365244084462704027.post-61729502186338198372011-05-18T21:36:00.455+01:002011-05-18T21:36:00.455+01:00Poor Pigeon - if only one could explain to animals...Poor Pigeon - if only one could explain to animals what has happened!Viviennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365244084462704027.post-49332787348518594572011-05-18T19:44:12.790+01:002011-05-18T19:44:12.790+01:00Another tear brought to my eye! Poor Pigeon - what...Another tear brought to my eye! Poor Pigeon - what a lovely girl she sounds.<br /><br />And your cousin. If it's a choice of big achievements or of having brightened up the lives of my loved ones, I know which I'd choose. Your cousin sounds wonderful, and I do hope today was all it could be.hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06949112092855480755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365244084462704027.post-53090389324497172852011-05-18T18:57:40.714+01:002011-05-18T18:57:40.714+01:00Always always happened with our dogs too. When one...Always always happened with our dogs too. When one was gone, the others would rush around madly, no matter at home or abroad, trying to find them. They're quite sensible.<br />I do wonder if it's worth having your wake before you die, then you could see all the people in their finery. I am putting it to serious consideration. <br />Thinking of you and let's hope the jewel stays away until a happier time after this xJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14002322976940013176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365244084462704027.post-90822004101894597382011-05-18T17:29:31.000+01:002011-05-18T17:29:31.000+01:00Oh, lump in throat.
Aw. Poor Pigeon. I expect tha...Oh, lump in throat.<br /><br />Aw. Poor Pigeon. I expect that's exactly what she thought. <br /><br />Years ago, I had two cats that got along rather well. Sadly, one got hit by a car and killed. The other one spent the next three days investigating every nook and cranny of the house, meowing at cupboards and closets, demanding they be opened, behaviour he had never exhibited prior. <br /><br />They may not understand death as we do, but they miss companion animals, of that I'm certain.<br /><br />Wearing the jewel is totally appropriate. I think wearing our best bit and tucker is a sign of respect for the deceased.<br /><br />And I would give my eye teeth to have the gift of being considered engaging at parties.WrathofDawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06631918111665596235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365244084462704027.post-13892735556462723342011-05-18T13:28:15.512+01:002011-05-18T13:28:15.512+01:00Your writing is growing in beauty with the depth o...Your writing is growing in beauty with the depth of sentiment and minutiae of memory you have. Don't apologise - don't EVER apologise - for being capable of great feeling and great love for man OR beast.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13702475308562601190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365244084462704027.post-53020645553557487512011-05-18T11:21:47.118+01:002011-05-18T11:21:47.118+01:00Just sending kind thoughts and a hug today. Amanda...Just sending kind thoughts and a hug today. Amanda xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365244084462704027.post-86710470309834515512011-05-18T10:02:10.308+01:002011-05-18T10:02:10.308+01:00It's 3 a.m. in the States, and I'm sitting...It's 3 a.m. in the States, and I'm sitting here suffering what LouBoo said...about the Pigeon. Hope your reckoning was wrong...but guessing it probably wasn't. Love to you both.Jean P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01322255428181241355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365244084462704027.post-86831986324376834142011-05-18T02:06:54.865+01:002011-05-18T02:06:54.865+01:00I also would have thought that was exactly what Pi...I also would have thought that was exactly what Pigeon was doing -- looking for the Duchess.<br />XXPat (in Belgium)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02367089351412953926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365244084462704027.post-12953192087538515172011-05-17T23:54:29.047+01:002011-05-17T23:54:29.047+01:00Darling Pigeon. Left a lump in my throat too.
You ...Darling Pigeon. Left a lump in my throat too.<br />You have remembered something wonderful about your cousin. Take care of yourself xEmnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365244084462704027.post-89378843574195122722011-05-17T23:44:18.791+01:002011-05-17T23:44:18.791+01:00I am so sad too for you and Pigeon who must have s...I am so sad too for you and Pigeon who must have sensed something in this place.Mysticahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10941269615559681014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365244084462704027.post-56485887410230067942011-05-17T22:49:39.382+01:002011-05-17T22:49:39.382+01:00Catching up with your posts after some time offlin...Catching up with your posts after some time offline... I can't believe you have lost another loved one. I hate the superstition of it all but "they" do say things happen in threes.<br /><br />I have no doubt that Pigeon imagined, nay expected, to see Duchess at Tebay and as LouBoo says it's a reasonable thing. Maybe for humans too.<br /><br />Here's wishing you and Pigeon three very wonderful things and soon,<br /><br />Bird xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05970882438806917381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365244084462704027.post-1258899692239173872011-05-17T22:23:09.232+01:002011-05-17T22:23:09.232+01:00on the contrary, you should write when you have dr...on the contrary, you should write when you have driven 600 miles, 900 miles...1200 miles. <br />Poor Pigeon, I think you may well be right about her "reasoning" <br />As LouBoo says so glad you have kept on blogging through these dark times, stay the course they're bound to lighten up<br />take care<br />liz from Parislizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15325877636920130672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365244084462704027.post-53903402347119254202011-05-17T21:26:14.804+01:002011-05-17T21:26:14.804+01:00P.S. Sorry: *it talks (the jewel)*P.S. Sorry: *it talks (the jewel)*Cristinanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365244084462704027.post-14375937745157198522011-05-17T21:24:03.492+01:002011-05-17T21:24:03.492+01:00Glad to know you are safe and sound in that nice h...Glad to know you are safe and sound in that nice hotel having dined with products of the near farm shop with the Pigeon at your feet.<br />You know, I really think you were right. She must have been looking for her sister which is totally lovely as the indication of blood loyalty to her, and also quite sensible behaviour, if we assume that she is not au fait with death just in the same way as we are.<br />Hope she has picked up a little since then and enjoyoed her AA doggie meal.<br />I understand your need for 'the jewel': it talkes about continuation, about noblesse oblige and you must know that other women long before you used it to face their own seasons of grief.<br /><br />Love and bon courage,<br /><br />Cristina xCristinanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365244084462704027.post-85647051159312690152011-05-17T21:18:45.324+01:002011-05-17T21:18:45.324+01:00You had me at Tebay. Best motorway services in th...You had me at Tebay. Best motorway services in the country.<br /><br />Poor, poor Pigeon. I hope for both your sakes that it was just tiredness and not the sad longing for the Duchess that you thought.Alexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11337968500120821387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365244084462704027.post-91718827618030745702011-05-17T20:36:54.103+01:002011-05-17T20:36:54.103+01:00Even in your darkest days I personally am SO GLAD ...Even in your darkest days I personally am SO GLAD you are still blogging. It is important to me that you are OK. And on the pigeon thinking she might be there - isn't that entirely reasonable in the dog world? Lost a friend? Find her in the last place I recall we were. Left a lump in my throat too. Good luck for the next funeral and may this be the last for a while. <br /><br />Lou x<br /><br />P.S being engaging at parties is one of the most important attributes - for sure.Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13457538074763854583noreply@blogger.com