At least I'm on trial - to see if I can manage - otherwise straight back to
Auntie Margarets..She made me promise not to lift anything heavier than a
kettle of water or try to clean chicken pens out, so I've promised.
I was just so homesick and wanted to see KFC & BF. Actually, I think I
missed them more than they did me, judging how BF wound himself round Stan's
legs! I am glad in one way because it means he would settle with anyone
that fed him and if anything should happen to me (and it still could) that
would be great that he could be happy.
But..I am a bit selfish. Now I have a chance on life again I want him to be
mine only, like he was. I know that I shouldn't feel this, but I do. Am I
bad to feel this, or is it normal?
Tweed
Sam Nash - 05 Jun 2005 22:10 GMT
> At least I'm on trial - to see if I can manage - otherwise straight back
> to Auntie Margarets..She made me promise not to lift anything heavier than
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> Tweed
Here are purrs to help you pass the "trial". There truly is no place like
home and I'm thrilled you are well enough for it this quickly. As to being
selfish, I don't think so. He's your baby and you rightly expect him to be
yours for a long, long time.
Complete recovery purrs coming across the pond as well.
Sam, closely supervised by Mistletoe
Karen - 05 Jun 2005 22:32 GMT
> At least I'm on trial - to see if I can manage - otherwise straight back to
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> Tweed
I'd say it's rather like seeing your children grow up (I know, I'm
childless, but I see this in my childed friends). You love to see them
becoming more mature and confident, but you miss being "The One" in their
life. Trust me, they missed you. They picked YOU. But it's nice to see BF
opening up to people a little. So GOOD to have you back home and here!
mlbriggs - 05 Jun 2005 22:41 GMT
> At least I'm on trial - to see if I can manage - otherwise straight back
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> Tweed
You will do just fine if you just forget your normal routine and just do
the easy things. Cleaning and cooking can wait --
When I couldn't bend easily to scoop the litter box,my son made a long
wooden handle for a scooper, which made the job easy. I had to get help
later on when the litter needed changing. If you have a microwave oven,
frozen food makes that job easier. When I drove the car, I used a small
pillow under the seat belt to protect my sore tummy.
Walking helps restore your strength but don't make it strenuous.
Purrs for a complete recovery. MLB
Jo Firey - 05 Jun 2005 22:45 GMT
> At least I'm on trial - to see if I can manage - otherwise straight back
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> Tweed
Its normal to feel this way. However cats being what they are it isn't
likely to do you much good. Some of them do prefer men.
That's why I still miss my Rosie so much. All the other cats we've had
prefer Charlie. And Molly prefers the neighborhood kids and the teenage
grandsons. Jake at least tries not to play favorites. He knows I'm the
only one that will brush him and let him kneed with his needle sharp claws.
But still I know if he had to choose....
Hopefully BF is just giving you the cold shoulder for a while so you will be
properly contrite for abandoning him.
Jo
Yoj - 06 Jun 2005 00:51 GMT
> At least I'm on trial - to see if I can manage - otherwise straight back to
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> Tweed
It's wonderful that you're home! I hope you really will go back to Auntie
Margaret's if you aren't up to being on your own, but I hope you can stay
there. Dorothy was right. There's no place like home!
As for BF, no you aren't bad. Your feelings are perfectly normal. I
suspect his attitude will change quickly. When my daughter took me home
from the airport, after four weeks in Australia, Lindy allowed me to pet
her, but when we sat down, it was my daughter she went to, rather than me.
After my daughter left, though, Lindy was all over me. BF is probably just
punishing you for being away, and he'll soon forgive you because he's glad
you're home.

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Annie Wxill - 06 Jun 2005 01:34 GMT
... Now I have a chance on life again I want him to be
> mine only, like he was. I know that I shouldn't feel this, but I do. Am
> I bad to feel this, or is it normal?
> Tweed
He knows you're still Number 1.
He was just kissing up to Stan because he didn't know if you were back for
good or not and he didn't want to risk insulting the provider of the food.
Simply a survival tactic, I'd say.
Annie
Pat - 06 Jun 2005 01:36 GMT
Glad to see you're feeling well enough to at least try out being back home.
BF will come around. Take it easy and take advantage of being with the furry
healers.
Irulan - 06 Jun 2005 02:01 GMT
> At least I'm on trial - to see if I can manage - otherwise straight back to
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> Tweed
aw, BoyFriend is YOUR boyfriend and he loves
you and missed you lots just like KFC. Glad to
hear you're back home, take it easy, and check
in here with us everyday to let us know how
everything is going, ok?
Jazz & his mama

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from now until the end of time.
Catnipped - 06 Jun 2005 02:28 GMT
> At least I'm on trial - to see if I can manage - otherwise straight back to
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> Tweed
Welcome home. Feeling this way is perfectly normal - all love is just a
little bit selfish.
Hugs,
CatNipped
Christine Burel - 06 Jun 2005 03:34 GMT
Blessedly normal! Welcome home and many, many purrs that your recuperation
goes swimmingly!
Christine
> At least I'm on trial - to see if I can manage - otherwise straight back to
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Kreisleriana - 06 Jun 2005 04:12 GMT
>At least I'm on trial - to see if I can manage - otherwise straight back to
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>Tweed
Of course it's not bad!! It's perfectly natural. And BF was
probably giving you a bit of a cold shoulder for leaving him. He'll
come around.
So pleased that you are back, and things are looking up.
Theresa
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Marina - 06 Jun 2005 04:36 GMT
> At least I'm on trial - to see if I can manage - otherwise straight back to
> Auntie Margarets..She made me promise not to lift anything heavier than a
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> mine only, like he was. I know that I shouldn't feel this, but I do. Am I
> bad to feel this, or is it normal?
Of course it is. He's just punishing you a little for being away. I used
to be a bit jealous because Nikki would love on my mother, but then
Frank has always been such a Mama's boy and always snubs everyone else
that he more than made up for it. So glad to see you back, hope you can
stay at home. I'm sure Boyfriend is very happy to have you home (and
Kitty FC, too).

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Adrian - 06 Jun 2005 09:40 GMT
> At least I'm on trial - to see if I can manage - otherwise straight
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> Tweed
I'm so glad you're back! Please don't overdo things. I expect BF wound
himself round Stan's legs just to tease you, you're the one he really
loves.

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Exocat - 06 Jun 2005 10:03 GMT
Welcome Back!!
Never underestimate the awesome Power of the Purr.
BF's making up to his recent food provider is indeed quite normal, but
he'll soon
be back all over you like a furry rash, fear ye not.
Get fully well soon but don't overdo things.
Purrs & best wishes
Gordon/Bandit/Snowball/Raki
> At least I'm on trial - to see if I can manage - otherwise straight
> back to Auntie Margarets
Steve Touchstone - 06 Jun 2005 17:25 GMT
>At least I'm on trial - to see if I can manage - otherwise straight back to
>Auntie Margarets..She made me promise not to lift anything heavier than a
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>mine only, like he was. I know that I shouldn't feel this, but I do. Am I
>bad to feel this, or is it normal?
Terrific news. Purrs that you find you can get around well enough to
stay at home. You'll probably recover faster if you do, and I'm sure
BF and KFC would rather you be there looking after them.

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polonca12000 - 06 Jun 2005 22:53 GMT
I'm so very glad to hear you're home, but please do not overdo it, take it
easy!
You are not selfish to want to be with BF, you and only you are his meowmie!
Best wishes and lots of healing purrs,

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> At least I'm on trial - to see if I can manage - otherwise straight back to
> Auntie Margarets..She made me promise not to lift anything heavier than a
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Pamela Shirk - 07 Jun 2005 00:09 GMT
> But..I am a bit selfish. Now I have a chance on life again I want him to
> be mine only, like he was. I know that I shouldn't feel this, but I do.
> Am I bad to feel this, or is it normal?
It sounds pretty normal to me. Cats are such special and beautiful
creatures that it is an honor when one decides that you're the most special
person in the world.
Pam S. who is in love with all of them.
Singh - 07 Jun 2005 04:48 GMT
WELCOME!!! I'm glad to hear you're up and about, and don't lift! Be a diva
for a while and don't pick up anything heavier than a coffee cup and a
cookie. You've got it coming.
Blessed be,
Baha
> At least I'm on trial - to see if I can manage - otherwise straight back to
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Susan M - 07 Jun 2005 05:13 GMT
Welcome home Tweed. We've been purring hard for you and are sooo glad that
you are back with KFC and BF where you belong. Please don't overdo it.
I occasionally feel unpleasant thoughts when Otis appears friendly to
somebody else so I know the feeling. I rather suspect though that BF was
trying to prove a point to you! He missed you terribly and was trying to
make you jealous!
Susan M
Otis and Chester
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