30 Dec 2014

Year End

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I always look forward to the time after Christmas, when the festivities have died down and we get to spend time at home by ourselves. Yes, I do have to do my tax return and 12 months’ worth of filing, but at a fairly lazy pace and with all the yummy leftovers to help my motivation. This year, however, it has gone crashingly wrong.

Our lovely Phoebus, our beautiful golden boy, is gone. He became seriously ill on Sunday and on Monday had to be put to sleep. He was not quite ten years old. Who cares about filing now? Not me. And how can I manage without his help? After all, my guilty secret is that it was really Phoebs who earned a PhD, not me.

Phoebus on my work

And who really designs all the weaving, eh? And thinks all those big weaverly thoughts?

Phoebus 5

We are heartbroken without him, and Polly is baffled.

Rest in peace, dearest Phoebles.

Phoebus sleeping

Weaving content will resume on Loomsday.

“Year End” was posted by Cally on 30 Dec 2014 at http://callybooker.co.uk

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16 Responses

  1. fancythreads
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    Oh Cally, I am so sorry to hear about your Pheobus. What a horrible end to the year. I am sending you big {{Hugs}}

  2. Barbara Scott
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    So sorry! Loss of a pet and constant companion can be so hard. Sounds as though you are there now. Been there, done that and remember the pain. Please be kind and patient with yourself.

  3. Betty Bell
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    Hard hours, but so many happy memories that last and last. True sympathy ………. bb

  4. Sampling
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    So sorry to hear about Pheobus. He is at peace and will always be in your heart and mind.

  5. Lisa
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    What a handsome fellow he was, and what an enviable cat life he had.All the other cats are in awe of the yarn ball abundance he luxuriated in. Heartfelt condolences.

  6. Kathy Silva
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    I watch for your blogs and look forward to seeing your lovely work. However, I am saddened by the loss of your dear kitty, Pheobus and felt the need to send my heartfelt wishes to feel better. Our pets are our family too.
    Kathy Silva, Gilbert, Arizona

  7. Sandra Rude
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    Polly will need company, eventually, as will you and Stuart. In the meantime, I wish you a peaceful and serene New Year, although I know you won’t stop missing Phoebus for a long while.

  8. Harris
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    Very sorry to hear your sad news.

  9. Vicki
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    He looked like such a sweetheart. I am sorry for your loss.

  10. Amy Norris
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    May the Spirit of Pheobus continue to inspire and comfort you. I will miss him too as his appearance reminded me so much of my Tucker, who also departed much too soon.

  11. Debbie Stohn
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    So sorry, to hear about your Phoebus. We love our cats dearly, don’t we? I know your heartache and send you my sympathy with lots of hugs and a nice cup of soothing tea. My Makita and I will keep you and your family in our hearts and prayers.
    Debbie, Campton, NH, USA

  12. Martha
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    Callie, I am very sorry to hear about your dear Phoebus. Rest assured you two will be together again in the future, until then keep him in your heart. Hugs and warm thoughts are winging their way to you.

  13. Cally

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    Thank you all for your lovely kind comments. We are spending New Year’s Eve quietly in front of the fire with Polly, remembering our sweet-natured Phoebus.

  14. Dot
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    How very sad that 2014 ended with saying farewell to Pheobus. Poor dear Polly.

  15. Kate Rudy
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    I’m so sorry about Phoebus.

  16. Marcella
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    I am so sorry about your loss. Although he is not there with you, you will always have him in your heart.
    Marcella