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Posted: 02 Sep 2008, 16:45
by Yi-Long
Sad to hear that, Tom. I love cats. Lost mine last year. Cried my eyes out.

So why did you kill him!?

Posted: 02 Sep 2008, 20:04
by grim_tales
Sorry to hear that Tom :( 13 is a good age for a cat though.

Posted: 02 Sep 2008, 20:07
by bradavon
13 years, isn't that 52 in human years? Good age for a cat, but sorry to hear that too.

What did he/she die of?

Posted: 02 Sep 2008, 21:52
by tom2681
Some form of cat cancer.
Most cats can easily last 16 or 18 years, but the ones with long/dense fur don't usually live that long.

Posted: 02 Sep 2008, 23:05
by Markgway
Sorry for your loss.

RIP Mr. Kitty. :(

Posted: 02 Sep 2008, 23:45
by Yi-Long
tom2681 wrote:Some form of cat cancer.
Most cats can easily last 16 or 18 years, but the ones with long/dense fur don't usually live that long.
Did you bring it to the vet for a shot, or did it die in it's sleep?

With my cat, his kidney's were ruined, I guess from occasionally eating a little piece of ham, fish, or a potatoe-chip or something.
The little fella was really hurting in the end, so we had to take him to the vet, and give him a shot. Died in my arms. Poor kitty :(
Mine was 17-18 years old, and led a good and pretty healthy life, but still... you feel if we had noticed the kidney-problems a little bit sooner it could have possibly been fixed and we would have enjoyed having him around for a few extra years.

Posted: 05 Sep 2008, 01:12
by the68monkey
I'm so sorry to hear that you lost one of your cats, Tom. I lost my 18-year-old Siamese a couple of months ago to kidney failure. My vet recommended I put him down, and it was incredibly difficult for me. I still look for him every day when I get home from work, before I realize he's not with me anymore.

You've had a rough time in the past couple of years, dude. You didn't need to lose a pet, too. Sorry to hear it.

Posted: 05 Sep 2008, 10:35
by grim_tales
Hi 68Monkey :) How are you?

Posted: 05 Sep 2008, 12:29
by Yi-Long
the68monkey wrote:I'm so sorry to hear that you lost one of your cats, Tom. I lost my 18-year-old Siamese a couple of months ago to kidney failure. My vet recommended I put him down, and it was incredibly difficult for me. I still look for him every day when I get home from work, before I realize he's not with me anymore.

You've had a rough time in the past couple of years, dude. You didn't need to lose a pet, too. Sorry to hear it.
I had the same thing with my cat when he was gone. I would go downstairs to go get him, kinda on auto-pilot, and the realize 'damn...'

When a cat pretty much has slept at your feet for about 18 years, you really miss him when he's gone.

Posted: 05 Sep 2008, 13:44
by EvaUnit02
Sorry to hear about your moggy, Tom. :(

Posted: 29 Sep 2008, 14:03
by grim_tales
I went bowling today :)
I played 2 games and scored 87 :) and 55 :( - both times without bumpers....

Posted: 29 Sep 2008, 15:29
by EvaUnit02
grim_tales wrote:I went bowling today :)
Hopefully you didn't go alone.

Posted: 29 Sep 2008, 16:03
by Yi-Long
EvaUnit02 wrote:
grim_tales wrote:I went bowling today :)
Hopefully you didn't go alone.
When you score 87 and 55, you're better off bowling alone!!!

Posted: 29 Sep 2008, 16:10
by grim_tales
I didnt go alone, but with a group Yi.
Oh come on 87 isnt bad at all, 55 is shite :(

Posted: 29 Sep 2008, 16:38
by HungFist
87 is bad.

I haven't gone bowling for years, but my results were usually around 150.

Posted: 29 Sep 2008, 17:43
by grim_tales
That's really good. Without bumpers? ;)
Its just a bit of fun :D

Posted: 29 Sep 2008, 18:06
by Markgway
What are bumpers?

Posted: 29 Sep 2008, 18:24
by saltysam
Grim must be taking the piss about the bumpers.if i remember rightly they are the buffers that come up to stop the ball going into the gutter from a wayward bowl and keeps it in the lane.i've only ever saw 10 year olds use them so he has to be taking the piss.

Posted: 29 Sep 2008, 19:18
by gasteropod
Hahaha, bless him he's not taking the piss is he! And yeah, any score below 100 is bad ;)

Posted: 29 Sep 2008, 21:23
by grim_tales
I can get over 100 most of the time or at least thats what I aim for. I'm not that good at bowling as some of you :D I came close to 100 the other day. (97).
Sam I'm not taking the piss - why would I? ;) Nobody used them in our games in the alley I was at. In our first game 1 guy who has been in bowling tourneys only got 39 or so, then 150 :D
I have "used" them other times but can still bowl in a straight line :D
Guess I better get some practise in.

Posted: 30 Sep 2008, 01:28
by Markgway
We should get together for a group bowl.

At least with Grim playing I know I won't come last. :D

Posted: 30 Sep 2008, 07:36
by saltysam
We go on a works group bowl/piss up 3-4 times a year.i'm not much cop but usually manage between 90-130 a game. these bumper things i've only ever saw kiddies use never adults which is why i assumed Grim was pisstaking :wink:

Posted: 30 Sep 2008, 09:29
by grim_tales
Whats your best score Mark? ;) FOR ME, I think close to 100 is good but over 100 is better :D
I go with a group of adults on a couple of outings.
I see some adults there (some admittedly have kids), the kids use those ramp thingies you roll the ball down AS well as the bumpers and the ultra light kiddie balls ;)

Posted: 30 Sep 2008, 09:52
by saltysam
Grim pictured with his last bowl of the day,he's on 92,will he get the ton?

Image

Posted: 30 Sep 2008, 10:00
by grim_tales
:D Very good!