Posts for: brucew29
Dec 4, 2018 18:36:08 #
phv wrote:
Beautiful shots and story.......those furry kids bring out the joy in us!
Thanks phv... I appreciate your comments... I need to get my camera out and start taking pics again...
maybe after the holidays I'll find some time... hopefully!!! Just been recycling my old stuff...
Dec 4, 2018 00:52:19 #
jaymatt wrote:
I have been away too long but just too busy with family and other events!
I haven't been able to get back to several, too many, responses to my posts!
Will try to answer a few but I dont think I'll be able to catch up soon due to
the Holiday Season and a long and growing "Honey Do List"!
Thanks John for your kind response.
Sorry for providing basically the same responses to everyone...
I have been copying and pasting my responses to speed up
responding to each person...
Dec 4, 2018 00:48:32 #
sippyjug104 wrote:
Santa is lucky to have such an adorable helper!
Wow! I have been away too long but just too busy with family and other events!
I haven't been able to get back to several, too many, responses to my posts!
Will try to answer a few but I dont think I'll be able to catch up soon due to
the Holiday Season and a long and growing "Honey Do List"!
Thanks sippyjug104 At Night for your kind response.
Sorry for providing basically the same responses to everyone...
I have been copying and pasting my responses to speed up responding to each
person...
Dec 4, 2018 00:42:54 #
Red Sky At Night wrote:
How sweet.
Wow! I have been away too long but just too busy with family and other events!
I haven't been able to get back to several, too many, responses to my posts!
Will try to answer a few but I dont think I'll be able to catch up soon due to
the Holiday Season and a long and growing "Honey Do List"!
Thanks Red Sky At Night for your kind response.
Dec 4, 2018 00:28:23 #
James56 wrote:
Hope it's OK to post these...I sure don't mean to ... (show quote)
Very good shots Jim... how long have you had the Sony RX10 Mk III? It seems to have a lot of good points. If you could, what would you change on the camera... in other words what are its shortcomings?
Thanks,
Bruce
Dec 4, 2018 00:01:08 #
rlaugh wrote:
I've been through this at the Vet's just like you, and know the emotion...thank you for sharing!
Thanks for your comment Bob... it has been a while since I have been on here...
Dec 3, 2018 10:12:00 #
UTMike wrote:
Excellent work!
How does that old saying go... "Better late than never"...
Somehow I missed one of my post that that you responded to over a year ago!
I just have too many irons in the fire and I haven't been online much lately!
Thanks UTMike for your kind comment on my photo post "Bee on Coneflower"...
Dec 3, 2018 10:11:10 #
chancler682 wrote:
Impressive
How does that old saying go... "Better late than never"...
Somehow I missed one of my post that that you responded to over a year ago!
I just have too many irons in the fire and I haven't been online much lately!
Thanks chancler682 for your kind comment on my photo post "Bee on Coneflower"...
Dec 3, 2018 09:23:07 #
rlaugh wrote:
I've been through this at the Vet's just like you, and know the emotion...thank you for sharing!
Sorry Bob for the late response, but again it is the Holiday season and I have fell off the bandwagon for awhile... just too
busy getting back online... I gave the better half a new microwave 2 months ago and I haven't installed it above the kitchen stove yet!
It will have to be installed before Christmas... we have a counter Microwave but need another during busy times!
Dec 3, 2018 09:11:53 #
TriX wrote:
What a beautiful and sweet cat - I love the third picture - I know that look so well. We lost two of our beloved Abbys this year, so I now how much you miss him and how hard it is to make the decision to let him go. My thoughts are with you, and I feel sure you will see Snowy again.
Sorry TriX for the late response... so busy lately especially around the Holiday Season! Thanks for your kind comment.
My grandchildren and loving pets keep me very active!!! Helps keep me moving and staying healthy... so far!
Nov 28, 2018 18:20:14 #
BlueMorel wrote:
Thank you for sharing. It brought back many memories of pets we have had, from childhood on. We have had many pets through the years who have passed on, most from old age. Our last cat, Fluffy, we discovered as a little kitten shivering and meowing by our barn one November day, and she lived a long happy life with us. We still miss her, as does her doggie companion, Hannah, now 12 years old.
Thanks BlueMorel for taking the time to look and comment...
I didn't become an animal person until late in life...
I missed out on a lot of love and fun from my furry friends...
I was too busy raising my children who are now grown with their own children...
Now I am grandpa and busier than ever... I retired a few years back and
I am busier now than when I was working a full time job! Hence that is why
I don't get on here much lately... I still have furry friends at the house!!!!
I have 5 Yorkies that act like two year olds that never grow up... my better half
has Yorkies too!!! I lost a Yorkie to cancer last year... it broke my heart...
I didn't want to write about him because I didn't want to re-experience the pain...
His name was Tank... we called him Tank because he was the largest in the litter...
Tank was about 10 years old and passed away due to Cancer... maybe someday
I'll write about him and how I lost him... but I am not ready yet...
Nov 28, 2018 18:07:42 #
photophile wrote:
The last image is especially lovely.
Thanks Karin... I caught that pic where he used to hide and playfully pounce
out at me when i would walk by while working in the yard.
It was one photo opportunity that I was lucky enough to capture...
Nov 28, 2018 15:41:34 #
I have posted this before but I was again thinking of my departed pet Snowy ... many of you have seen this once or twice but I just wanted to post it again for new members that have not seen it before. As a reminder to all of you that have pets, or had a pet that you may have lost, i have once again, in Snowy's memory, reposted my old post about my departed pet Snowy.
My Loving Pet
My loving cat Snowy disappeared for 2 days and finally came back home looking a little beat. I thought that maybe he got caught in someone's garage and had just recently gotten loose. Snowy was really thirsty and drank anxiously from his water pan on the front porch. Snowy's eyes look a bit strained and tired and he was a little weak I thought that it was because he might have been penned up for a couple of days without food and water. After Snowy drank from his water pan, I offered him something to eat but he didn't seem interested in eating maybe it was because of all the water that he had just drank.
I took Snowy inside for the night because he was so weak and it was starting to get cold outside. I took Snowy and placed him in his old bed near a warm heat register. I placed some food and water next to his bed in case he decided to eat during the night. I went upstairs to bed for the night. The next morning I went downstairs to see Snowy he was lying upright on his stomach with his eyes closed. I spoke to Snowy and stroked his back. Snowy opened his eyes and then he let out a weak meow as though he was still pretty weak. I kept talking to Snowy and stroking his back. Snowy looked up at me with his head swaying slightly from side to side as though he had difficulty keeping his balance. I got a can of tuna, his favorite, and place some in a saucer in front of him. Snowy licked at the tuna oil a little but he did not attempt to eat the tuna. I knew that something was seriously wrong and I checked Snowy from head to toe but I could not see any injuries. Snowy did lose some weight in those two days but he should be hungry and strong enough to eat his favorite dish of tuna. I left the food and water right next to Snowy hoping that he would eat some of the tuna. I left Snowy alone hoping that he would eat after I had left.
About an hour later I went back downstairs to see if Snowy had eaten any of the tuna he had not touched it. Snowy again looked at me but this time he let out a painful sounding meow. I knew that it was time to take him to the vet. After contacting several vets I finally found a vet that had an opening to see Snowy. I rushed Snowy to the vet and finally got Snowy examined. The vet asked me how old Snowy was I told him that Snowy was 12 years old. The vet said that Snowy was severely dehydrated and that his body temperature was about 8 to 10 degrees below normal. The vet said that he had Snowy put under heat lamps and he was also given an IV to get his liquids up to normal. The vet said that a blood test was needed and that it would take about 30-45 minutes before they would have the results. I told the vet that I hadn't eaten breakfast and that I would get something to eat and that I would return in 30-45 minutes.
After getting a bite to eat I returned to the vet and waited for about 10 minutes before the vet returned. I could tell from the vet's facial expression that it wasn't going to be good news. The vet said that Snowy had severe renal failure and that it was amazing that Snowy was still alive. I asked the vet what kind of treatment was needed to get Snowy back on his feet. The vet looked down at the floor and said that Snowy's chance to survive was very unlikely and that he could only make Snowy comfortable until he passed or that we could have Snowy put down peacefully and painlessly. The vet said that Snowy is suffering and it would be best to have Snowy euthanized. I asked if that was the only option the vet said yes. I just couldn't say anything the vet said that he would get the consent to euthanized papers to me for signing. I said if there isn't any other way the vet said Snowy was in severe pain and that it was the only humane thing to do. With a heavy heart and tearing eyes I said alright I don't want Snowy to suffer. When the vet returned with the consent form to euthanized Snowy, I looked at the form through tearing eyes and with a heavy heart I signed Snowy's death warrant. The vet asked if I wanted to be present during the process at first I told the vet that I couldn't watch them give a lethal injection to my dear pet Snowy but then I didn't want Snowy to be frightened and alone. I followed the vet into the room where Snowy was waiting. When Snowy saw me his eyes perked up a little and he let out a weaken painful meow. I could barely hold back the tearful emotions that were building in me for my loving Snowy. The vet prepared the lethal injection and turned towards me and Snowy. The vet asked if I was ready I said not really as I held and stroked my poor Snowy. The vet administered the lethal injection and Snowy flinched a little. I held Snowy and it seemed like a lifetime before I felt Snowy go limp I began remembering how I first got Snowy. Some children came running up to me one summer day years ago while I was out for a morning stroll. The children were yelling that there was a kitten dying nearby in the park. I followed the children to the park and they pointed to a small white ball of fur in the bushes. It was a small white kitten that was afraid, and weak from hunger. I remember how I picked up the little white fur ball that started meowing. I remember taking this poor little kitten home and feeding him. My thoughts were interrupted when the vet said that Snowy was gone. The vet took Snowy from my arms and placed him in a white cardboard box. I took Snowy to my car and placed him gently in the front seat next to mine.
I drove home with Snowy near my side while I wiped away the tears that could not be held back. After we got home I took Snowy from the car and walked with him in my arms to the back yard that he had enjoyed so much. I placed Snowy on the ground and I went into the garage to get a shovel. I decided to dig his grave near the Hostas plants that he used to playfully hide behind and pounce out at me while I was working in the yard. After digging Snowy's grave it was with a heavy heart that I placed him gently into his final resting place I always thought that Snowy would outlive me Snowy's passing seemed all too sudden Snowy is gone forever but he will never be forgotten.
These few words written about my pet and friend Snowy were through tearing eyes but my memories of Snowy will always bring a gentle loving smile to my face.
Dedicated to my loving pet and friend Snowy.
My Loving Pet
My loving cat Snowy disappeared for 2 days and finally came back home looking a little beat. I thought that maybe he got caught in someone's garage and had just recently gotten loose. Snowy was really thirsty and drank anxiously from his water pan on the front porch. Snowy's eyes look a bit strained and tired and he was a little weak I thought that it was because he might have been penned up for a couple of days without food and water. After Snowy drank from his water pan, I offered him something to eat but he didn't seem interested in eating maybe it was because of all the water that he had just drank.
I took Snowy inside for the night because he was so weak and it was starting to get cold outside. I took Snowy and placed him in his old bed near a warm heat register. I placed some food and water next to his bed in case he decided to eat during the night. I went upstairs to bed for the night. The next morning I went downstairs to see Snowy he was lying upright on his stomach with his eyes closed. I spoke to Snowy and stroked his back. Snowy opened his eyes and then he let out a weak meow as though he was still pretty weak. I kept talking to Snowy and stroking his back. Snowy looked up at me with his head swaying slightly from side to side as though he had difficulty keeping his balance. I got a can of tuna, his favorite, and place some in a saucer in front of him. Snowy licked at the tuna oil a little but he did not attempt to eat the tuna. I knew that something was seriously wrong and I checked Snowy from head to toe but I could not see any injuries. Snowy did lose some weight in those two days but he should be hungry and strong enough to eat his favorite dish of tuna. I left the food and water right next to Snowy hoping that he would eat some of the tuna. I left Snowy alone hoping that he would eat after I had left.
About an hour later I went back downstairs to see if Snowy had eaten any of the tuna he had not touched it. Snowy again looked at me but this time he let out a painful sounding meow. I knew that it was time to take him to the vet. After contacting several vets I finally found a vet that had an opening to see Snowy. I rushed Snowy to the vet and finally got Snowy examined. The vet asked me how old Snowy was I told him that Snowy was 12 years old. The vet said that Snowy was severely dehydrated and that his body temperature was about 8 to 10 degrees below normal. The vet said that he had Snowy put under heat lamps and he was also given an IV to get his liquids up to normal. The vet said that a blood test was needed and that it would take about 30-45 minutes before they would have the results. I told the vet that I hadn't eaten breakfast and that I would get something to eat and that I would return in 30-45 minutes.
After getting a bite to eat I returned to the vet and waited for about 10 minutes before the vet returned. I could tell from the vet's facial expression that it wasn't going to be good news. The vet said that Snowy had severe renal failure and that it was amazing that Snowy was still alive. I asked the vet what kind of treatment was needed to get Snowy back on his feet. The vet looked down at the floor and said that Snowy's chance to survive was very unlikely and that he could only make Snowy comfortable until he passed or that we could have Snowy put down peacefully and painlessly. The vet said that Snowy is suffering and it would be best to have Snowy euthanized. I asked if that was the only option the vet said yes. I just couldn't say anything the vet said that he would get the consent to euthanized papers to me for signing. I said if there isn't any other way the vet said Snowy was in severe pain and that it was the only humane thing to do. With a heavy heart and tearing eyes I said alright I don't want Snowy to suffer. When the vet returned with the consent form to euthanized Snowy, I looked at the form through tearing eyes and with a heavy heart I signed Snowy's death warrant. The vet asked if I wanted to be present during the process at first I told the vet that I couldn't watch them give a lethal injection to my dear pet Snowy but then I didn't want Snowy to be frightened and alone. I followed the vet into the room where Snowy was waiting. When Snowy saw me his eyes perked up a little and he let out a weaken painful meow. I could barely hold back the tearful emotions that were building in me for my loving Snowy. The vet prepared the lethal injection and turned towards me and Snowy. The vet asked if I was ready I said not really as I held and stroked my poor Snowy. The vet administered the lethal injection and Snowy flinched a little. I held Snowy and it seemed like a lifetime before I felt Snowy go limp I began remembering how I first got Snowy. Some children came running up to me one summer day years ago while I was out for a morning stroll. The children were yelling that there was a kitten dying nearby in the park. I followed the children to the park and they pointed to a small white ball of fur in the bushes. It was a small white kitten that was afraid, and weak from hunger. I remember how I picked up the little white fur ball that started meowing. I remember taking this poor little kitten home and feeding him. My thoughts were interrupted when the vet said that Snowy was gone. The vet took Snowy from my arms and placed him in a white cardboard box. I took Snowy to my car and placed him gently in the front seat next to mine.
I drove home with Snowy near my side while I wiped away the tears that could not be held back. After we got home I took Snowy from the car and walked with him in my arms to the back yard that he had enjoyed so much. I placed Snowy on the ground and I went into the garage to get a shovel. I decided to dig his grave near the Hostas plants that he used to playfully hide behind and pounce out at me while I was working in the yard. After digging Snowy's grave it was with a heavy heart that I placed him gently into his final resting place I always thought that Snowy would outlive me Snowy's passing seemed all too sudden Snowy is gone forever but he will never be forgotten.
These few words written about my pet and friend Snowy were through tearing eyes but my memories of Snowy will always bring a gentle loving smile to my face.
Dedicated to my loving pet and friend Snowy.
May 31, 2018 13:06:28 #
Swamp-Cork wrote:
Very nice!
Thanks Swamp-Cork... I like photographing a variety of subjects... Astronomy through Zoology and then some...
Swamp-Cork
May 31, 2018 13:03:36 #
blacks2 wrote:
Super sharp image Bruce.
Thanks blacks2... I like photographing a variety of subjects... Astronomy through Zoology and then some...