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| Topic Started: Jul 14 2016, 09:58 PM (986 Views) | |
| Joseph M | Jul 14 2016, 09:58 PM Post #1 |
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My modelling time has increased hugely but the reason is very sad. My modelling buddy, critic, pain in the A has unfortunately gone for the long sleep. He was 21.5 in real years (about 110-120 in cat years). He was blind for the last 18 months or so but could still find his way out the door and down the back garden. Granted he may not always have found his way exactly back to the door but would normally make it back within a yard or so. A quick snap of the fingers and he was in. We have had a number of mostly indoor pet cats but allowed out anytime but this guy took the biscuit as well as chicken, steak, pork, mince. Loved a BBQ as he knew there would always be something for him on it. A nice dollop of cream never went amiss. A great cuddler. It seemed that every night I took out the modelling gear and set up a certain 'Puddy Cat' thought it was a good time to jump onto my lap, circle around once or twice and then decide it was time for a good sleep. To be honest I never could remove him so the modelling was left for another night while he and I decided it was couch time and telly time. Recently time just caught up on him and we had to make a very hard decision So as WW1 pilots used the saying Poor old ..... has gone west to describe the death of one of their fiends I thought this was a good way to describe the demise of one Tommi Bho.Inspecting the model ![]() Come on I'm ready, what's keeping you? ![]() Laid out in the sun, comfortable or what! ![]() Not impressed, show me when its finished! ![]() Sorry guys I know I am being maudlin. Keep on thinking that I see him out of the corner of my eye even though I buried him in is favourite lying in the sun spot in the garden. Really sorry about this but I just wanted to get this out of my system. Cheers Joe M |
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On the bench in order of nearest to completion; A Z Models 1/72 Morane "WR". (Schneider race entry from 1914). K P Models 1/72 Avia BH-3 SRAM Models 1/144 SIA 7-B (Resin) Valom Models 1144 A pair of Sopwith Pups MSD Models 1/72 Vickers Vimy 66 Commercial Revell 1/72 Fokker D.VII conversion to a two seater Curtiss Condor (added 24/4/18) 1/81 Ansaldo S.V.A 9 (added 24/4/18) ![]() ![]() | |
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| providerjack | Jul 14 2016, 10:14 PM Post #2 |
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I agree with al your thoughts. My poor Muffin died a while ago, we have had him since my boys were very young, and his death devastated us all. But last Christmas my son Simon is a very good painter graduating Ba in Fine Art, presented us with a Christmas present, a lovely painting of our Muffin who now resised in sitting room majestically keeping an eye on us. |
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| Joseph M | Jul 15 2016, 12:10 AM Post #3 |
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That's lovely. We have a joint painting of 3 of our previous cats as well Always nice to look at.Cheers. Joe |
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On the bench in order of nearest to completion; A Z Models 1/72 Morane "WR". (Schneider race entry from 1914). K P Models 1/72 Avia BH-3 SRAM Models 1/144 SIA 7-B (Resin) Valom Models 1144 A pair of Sopwith Pups MSD Models 1/72 Vickers Vimy 66 Commercial Revell 1/72 Fokker D.VII conversion to a two seater Curtiss Condor (added 24/4/18) 1/81 Ansaldo S.V.A 9 (added 24/4/18) ![]() ![]() | |
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| FiSe | Jul 15 2016, 07:49 AM Post #4 |
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Heil Mickey!
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Well, as they say, gone, but not forgotten... We have 2 cats buried under our flower bed. They are resting under the places they used to sit while around. One died on my lap - 16yrs old Donkey, one was found on the road, just a few yards away from our house by my wife on her morning walk - 4yrs old Spudnik. Banjo has disappeared last Summer... and for the last 3 years, we are stuck with Zsa-Zsa. So, I know how you feel, Joe. |
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| Prenton | Jul 15 2016, 09:37 AM Post #5 |
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Feeling for you Joe. I heard much of your beloved. Lived a good life, and a long one (in feline terms). Our own little Dusty died two years ago (on Good Friday) and is buried in the garden with stones in the shape of a "D". Our sympathies. Philip |
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| fs2005 | Jul 15 2016, 10:19 AM Post #6 |
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Sad news , but a great age . |
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| Parkadge | Jul 15 2016, 10:52 AM Post #7 |
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Sad news Joe. Difficult to get used to that empty spot on your lap. |
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| Dermot | Jul 15 2016, 12:26 PM Post #8 |
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| Joseph M | Jul 15 2016, 11:00 PM Post #9 |
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Thanks for all the replies guys, it does make one feel better. Cheers All. Joe M |
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On the bench in order of nearest to completion; A Z Models 1/72 Morane "WR". (Schneider race entry from 1914). K P Models 1/72 Avia BH-3 SRAM Models 1/144 SIA 7-B (Resin) Valom Models 1144 A pair of Sopwith Pups MSD Models 1/72 Vickers Vimy 66 Commercial Revell 1/72 Fokker D.VII conversion to a two seater Curtiss Condor (added 24/4/18) 1/81 Ansaldo S.V.A 9 (added 24/4/18) ![]() ![]() | |
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| Jasonb | Jul 16 2016, 08:26 AM Post #10 |
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Hi Joe, I can only add my condolences, as someone who has had cats or dogs nearly all his life, I know what it's like to lose a beloved companion. Mind yourself... J. |
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| Manxman | Jul 17 2016, 10:56 PM Post #11 |
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I think like everyone losing a beloved pet is harder than losing anyone else. Sorry for the loss Joe, must be really hard especially after so long, he certainly had a long life. |
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| Narayan | Jul 18 2016, 10:40 AM Post #12 |
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Graham
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It's always sad losing pet. They are so much more than a pet. A companion. A best friend. I had to make a tough decision with one of my dogs 18 months ago and it still pains me. My sympathies to you and yours Joe. Graham |
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| Joseph M | Jul 18 2016, 09:49 PM Post #13 |
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Hi Guys, I'm glad I started this post, I hope that in some way its helping others express their loss. Thanks for all the replies. Cheers Joe |
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On the bench in order of nearest to completion; A Z Models 1/72 Morane "WR". (Schneider race entry from 1914). K P Models 1/72 Avia BH-3 SRAM Models 1/144 SIA 7-B (Resin) Valom Models 1144 A pair of Sopwith Pups MSD Models 1/72 Vickers Vimy 66 Commercial Revell 1/72 Fokker D.VII conversion to a two seater Curtiss Condor (added 24/4/18) 1/81 Ansaldo S.V.A 9 (added 24/4/18) ![]() ![]() | |
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| dasa29 | Jul 18 2016, 11:17 PM Post #14 |
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Sorry for your loss Joe. I hope this helps.
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| Joseph M | Jul 18 2016, 11:54 PM Post #15 |
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Thanks Simon, Really soppy but brought a few tears to my eyes. Thanks Joe M |
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On the bench in order of nearest to completion; A Z Models 1/72 Morane "WR". (Schneider race entry from 1914). K P Models 1/72 Avia BH-3 SRAM Models 1/144 SIA 7-B (Resin) Valom Models 1144 A pair of Sopwith Pups MSD Models 1/72 Vickers Vimy 66 Commercial Revell 1/72 Fokker D.VII conversion to a two seater Curtiss Condor (added 24/4/18) 1/81 Ansaldo S.V.A 9 (added 24/4/18) ![]() ![]() | |
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| dasa29 | Jul 19 2016, 12:05 AM Post #16 |
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Your welcome regards Darren |
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So as WW1 pilots used the saying Poor old ..... has gone west to describe the death of one of their fiends I thought this was a good way to describe the demise of one Tommi Bho.








We have a joint painting of 3 of our previous cats as well Always nice to look at.




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