Toby and Penny RIP 8th November 2023
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The past few days have been so terribly sad.
When Lucy died suddenly, writing about it was a help but I’m not sure I shall ever be able to write about losing Toby and Penny.
We loved them both so very much.
At least they are no longer in pain or distress.
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Instead, I’ll back up a few days.
0700/2nd November. A brief frost
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Soon it would ease leaves from trees that had held on.
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Nature provided a sunny day for a last defiant display.
Because the frost was brief and not followed by wind and rain, the effect was not totally devastating.
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3rd November was about the sky
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…and avians…
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What a difference a day and a bright sky make.
November 4th was gray and the world was changed.
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Now, the white pines are a feature.
Their orange hue is quite striking.
In the absence of all those other colours.
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In Cambridge, leaves still hang on!
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Suddenly, a right turn past Common Sense Farm,
closed at present due to child labor practices.
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The graveyard is on the hill above that farm
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These trees are spectacular
Whatever the angle or time of year.
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Hydrangeas still look good when they are dried-up (below)
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Then we drove back through Cambridge
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in not-quite winter form
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past the white pines.
I’ve always noticed them in past years but I am sure they are more vibrant than ever.
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Beautiful Buddy was waiting by his fence and for once I got a reasonable picture of him.
Aww C Smith, must be so hard for you losing all three so close together. My condolences to you. 😢
My deep sympathies on your double loss. Please take care.
Thank you so much.
My deepest sympathy to you both.
It is so difficult to loose one, so can’t imagine loosing 3 in such a short period of time.
I am feeling your sadness….😔
Thank you for sharing their stories with us ❤️
Catherine
Thank you. We are a bit torn up, I’ll admit.
Such sad news, and I feel your pain. My genuine condolences.
Best wishes, Pete. x
Thank you Pete. I know you understand.
I feel such sadness for both you and Grant. More holes in your hearts. But the love you both gave them and the love you got in return will, hopefully, mend those holes in your heart. Hugs from Linda in Virginia
They were both such nice cats. You could see the love between Grant and Penny. She adored him and wanted to be with him always and my heart breaks for him as well as for our two beloved cats. Thank you so much for your kind message.
I felt that you were dealing with difficult times when you failed to show up for a few days. Oh Carolyn, you must be devastated to have to deal with such loss in so short a time. My condolences to you and Grant and to your fur babies too, I’m sure they will be unsettled as well. Love and hugs to you all. Look after each other. 🤗😻🧡
Thank you Peter. Yes, once we decided what we should do, the waiting was awful and I couldn’t think of trying to write. Willow is quite unsettled. She knew something was up days ago and of course she saw the cat carriers go and us come back without her two buddies. She has always been very sensitive and now she is obviously feeling our sadness. We always knew it would be painful but we didn’t expect to lose Penny and Toby together and I admit I have never been quite as bowled over. Thank you so much for your kind words.
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I am so sorry to read this sad and very painful news. It’s hard to imagine what you are going through and I wish I could give you some comfort. You are in my thoughts.
Thank you Herman. I know it is something you have experienced too.
No 😥. I thought I’d ask you how you’re doing … it’s like I could sense you’re going through a tough time. Dear Toby and Penny, over the years you have also found a special place in my heart – I will miss your faces. I look at your sky from the 3rd of November and think how beautiful nature can be (even if we are going through sad times). I send you and Grant my love 💌.
Thank you. They were both such sweet cats. Penny was so close to Grant and Toby to me, especially these last months. They leave such an empty space, you know? Each time I go through it, it seems to get worse or maybe as you age you are less resilient. I have to remember that I was lucky to have them and to give them the love they deserved. Thank you so much for caring.
The ultimate & final act of love for our furry family members. Have been down that path too many times with my dogs. So very sorry for both you & Grant.
It’s what we accept when we have pets but where would we be without them. Thank you Lynn.
I know that I’m only one of your faithful readers that are incredibly sad at the loss of 3 of your beloved cats. I have no words except to say that I understand and I send my love to you and Grant, and to the kitties that are left to adjust to being without a big part of their family.
Thank you so much. Everyone who has beloved pets knows the pain that is part of the bargain. Penny was so special to Grant and it was always going to be hard seeing him lose her, quite apart from the fact that I loved her too. Lots of sighs and deep breaths!
I am so sorry for your loss 🥲 Take care!
Thank you Minna.
What a terrible news! I’m so sorry for your loss. It’s very hard when pets are gone. But think how many beautiful moments they brought to you and of course they will always be in your heart.
Stay strong! 💗
Thank you, Angela. Yes, it was terribly sad to lose them both. Like all the others they will never be forgotten.
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