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Well, Lynn and I have lost a couple pounds each with all the tears we have shed, but Bugs is in kitty heaven now. We thank you for all your support, here in the forum, in PMs and IMs. It helps a lot. For those who mentioned that her blindness need not be that much of a problem, we understand what you were saying, but you may have missed that her blindness was simply the latest insult and not the deciding issue, her struggle for breath was. Sorry if that didn't come through in my first post. The vet did give her an examination as we wanted to be certain and he confirmed that she was moving very little air at all and seemed to be going purely on adrenaline as her heart was racing. I stood behind the assistant and stroked Bugs' back while the Doctor shaved a small patch on her leg. He then earned my undying respect by leaning over and kissing her on her nose before he administered the final relaxant. Lynn held my other hand as she swiftly slipped out of this world. The two of them then left us to say our final goodbyes; with many Kleenexes, hugs and stroking of her soft fur, we said so long to our long-time companion. I feel sad, yet I feel glad that I know she is no longer suffering. The house is a little bit lonlier this morning, but it feels as though a weight has been lifted from us. It may be that wee kitty-shaped hole in our hearts. BTW, Lynn has given me my assignment. When we get back from Rantoul, I have to go to the shelter and pick out a new kitty. She says "I can't -- I'd want to bring them all home!"; my response was to ask if she thought it would be any easier for me. She said no, but with impeccable logic said that since kitty will be here with me all day, it makes more sense for me to choose her/him (or more likely, to be chosen by her/him). So once again, thanks for all your support. It helps. Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, more money. Why do they call it "Tourist Season" if we can't shoot them?

to do what my mind and my heart tell me. Our kitty Bugs hasn't been herself lately, she's kept herself in the kitchen and only occasionaly came to my chair when I was reading the newspaper to "help" me. She's been eating and drinking just fine and using the litter box with no problems. She hasn't been as active as usual, but at almost 20 years, I think that can be accepted. Today as I left Lisa and Amber after lunch at Capt. Hiram's, Lynn called me; Bugs had just tried to use the litter box and couldn't find the opening. She finally gave up and "wheeed" on the floor in front of it, turned and walked into the wall of the hallway opposite. Bugs has been laying in the kitchen and seemed to be panting, she didn't want to be picked up and held at all. (She's never been big on being picked up, but tolerated it if held in the manner she felt safe.) Lynn tried to give her a treat, but she almost had to choke it down. . . When I got home, I called her and she stood and tok a step in my direction then just stood there. When I picked her up, she purred a bit but made it clear she wanted down. Her eyes were completely wide open and her pupils do not react when a flashlight is shown into them. In other words, her quality of life has diminished to the point that it is painful to even look at her for long. I placed her on the arm of my chair and stroked her before I read the paper and she purred but would not lay down, though she seemed to know where she was. When I let her down onto the carpet she walked across the room slowly until she bumped into the cabinet, then turned to the left and found her way back into the kitchen. This is all a long-winded intro to why I need strength. Lynn stopped by the vet on her way to work this afternoon and made an appointment for us at 10 tomorrow morning. At first I thought "I can't be there" then realized that there is no way I can't. I will not let her go only in the company of strangers. No matter how much it will hurt, she will be in my arms and I'll be crying as hard as I am right now. I am thankful that we had the pleasure of Bugs' company for so long. Am I being selfish for wishing it could be for longer? Yes, but so what? This will be the first WFFC since '99 that she hasn't accompanied us btw, and the motor home will feel strange without her. She is the daughter of our last Manx and got her name because her coloring and marking are so much like his that we named her Baby Bugs; we just dropped the "Baby" after he passed. She will leave another hole in our hearts, but we know she's not enjoying life now. Sorry I rambled on so much, but I needed to. I miss her already and she's not even gone; at least not in body. Give me strength, please. Give me strength. Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, more money. Why do they call it "Tourist Season" if we can't shoot them?

I'm assuming that cruising on a couch or being passed out on golf cart is a different story? Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, more money. Why do they call it "Tourist Season" if we can't shoot them?

Fork that! Just go to The CarboneZone and get a BounceBurger -- you'll forget all about Hardee's/Carl Jrs. Trust me on this one, grasshopper. Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, more money. Why do they call it "Tourist Season" if we can't shoot them?

Here, does this help? Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, more money. Why do they call it "Tourist Season" if we can't shoot them?

Sure.....if you're 50 years old. And what, pray tell, is so bad about being 50? Huh? Huh? Uh, what was I saying? Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, more money. Why do they call it "Tourist Season" if we can't shoot them?

The format is Humps:Jumps:Beer owed. You may substitue another number for the Humps as long as you explain its significantce. All that said, my numbers were :2:0. Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, more money. Why do they call it "Tourist Season" if we can't shoot them?

Phew! almost missed this. . .at any rate, Phree, have a Happy Birthday! Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, more money. Why do they call it "Tourist Season" if we can't shoot them?

Tequila + flaming stuff near the tent. Ummm... We have to return the tent, right? Some stuff would be a good idea at other locales, but I'm seeing a picture of a drunk falling into a tiki lamp and knocking it... Just a suggestion. Agreed -- the thought of tiki torches near any tent in Rantoul sends shivers down and up my spine! Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, more money. Why do they call it "Tourist Season" if we can't shoot them?

"I'm Not Drunk" drunk. - "No, I wasn't drunk last night. You've never seen me drunk." Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, more money. Why do they call it "Tourist Season" if we can't shoot them?

Well, folk, as of this evening, we are at 95% of the goal; seeing as there are some checks supposedly on the way, I feel it is time for me to put an end to my whining, begging and pleading. Some have asked me if they may make a contribution once they get to WFFC and to them (and all of you) I say "Sure!". Just because we meet the goal does not mean that the job is done -- it seems there is always something else we need. The

They just don't know you well enough. Excellent snowjob, btw. Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, more money. Why do they call it "Tourist Season" if we can't shoot them?

Okay folk, it's your happy mid-week update time. We are now at 87.5% of the goal. That's a nice change since the last update. Thanks to all who have contributed. To those who have requested my snail mail addy, I'll be looking for your contributions. Are you wondering "Well then, how do I contribute?", here is the 4-1-1: If you feel like using Paypal, click here; if you wish to send your contribution directly to me you may click here to PM me for details. I said before: You may consider me now in less bugging mode. Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, more money. Why do they call it "Tourist Season" if we can't shoot them?

One response (another "check in the mail"), no changes since the 15th. *sigh* Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, more money. Why do they call it "Tourist Season" if we can't shoot them?

I do most everything right-handed, but I deal cards with my left hand. After someone pointed this out to me, I tried t dealwith my right hand -- couldn't do it. Just another of my weird habits, I guess. Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, more money. Why do they call it "Tourist Season" if we can't shoot them?

Okay folk, it's weekly update time. We are now at 71% of the goal. That's no change since the 16th, and damn little since last Monday. Thanks to all who have contributed. To those who have requested my snail mail addy, I'll be looking for your contributions. Are you wondering "Well then, how do I contribute?", here is the 4-1-1: If you feel like using Paypal, click here; if you wish to send your contribution directly to me you may click here to PM me for details. The sooner we near 100%, the sooner I'll shut up and quit bugging ya. Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, more money. Why do they call it "Tourist Season" if we can't shoot them?

I bow down before my purple brother, for, alas, I am only 39.84221% - Major Geek Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, more money. Why do they call it "Tourist Season" if we can't shoot them?

Ahem... Er, thanks for the reminder, Kris. You heard the man.

Bump from page 5 -- no update though Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, more money. Why do they call it "Tourist Season" if we can't shoot them?

Okay, here's your midweek update, folk: We are at 71% of the goal; if just a few more come through, we can put this baby to bed shortly and get ready to have a blast at Rah-Rah-Rantoul! Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, more money. Why do they call it "Tourist Season" if we can't shoot them?

when you get back, you will be humming "it's a small world afterall, it's a small world after-all, . . . " and you will want to do this. . . edit to add stupid pic. Actually that particular ride was closed last week for renovations -- it won't be back for a year. Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, more money. Why do they call it "Tourist Season" if we can't shoot them?

Okay folk, it's weekly update time. We are now at 69% of the goal. Thanks to all who have contributed. To those who have requested my snail mail addy, I'll be looking for your contributions. Are you wondering "Well then, how do I contribute?", here is the 4-1-1: If you feel like using Paypal, click here; if you wish to send your contribution directly to me you may click here to PM me for details. The sooner we near 100%, the sooner I'll shut up and quit bugging ya. Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, more money. Why do they call it "Tourist Season" if we can't shoot them?

:2:0 Just another boring weekend for us. All I have to say is that Lynn falls alot faster with hre new smacky-booty swoop shorts; I'm not used to having to arch so hard to get to her. I ached all over when I got up this morning. Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, more money. Why do they call it "Tourist Season" if we can't shoot them?

Okay, folk, update time. We are now at 68% of the goal. Thanks to all who have contributed and to those who have requested snail mail addy, I'll be looking for your contributions. If you're wondering "Well then, how do I contribute?", here is some info: those of you who use Paypal can click here; if you wish to send your contribution directly to me you may click here to PM me for details. Thanks for the response this week, please keep it up; and let me add another voice to the chorus of "Iwan Rawks" -- he will not be in Rantoul yet he joined the ranks of those who made a significant contribution towards all our fun! Thanks once more, Iwan, you do, indeed, rock. Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, more money. Why do they call it "Tourist Season" if we can't shoot them?

Happy birthday, Jake! Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, more money. Why do they call it "Tourist Season" if we can't shoot them?