A new sweet angel...

As most of you now know my beautiful girl left us yesterday to make her final journey; the one that would break the hearts of some and bring joy to the hearts of those waiting to greet her; the journey that would take her to that wonderful place we can only imagine... her journey to the Rainbow Bridge.

We knew it was time to let her go. After 21 long years she had finally had enough, and I'm so glad that we were able to give her the freedom she needed. It broke my heart to take her to the vets but we all knew it was the right thing to do.
In the waiting room we met a tiny kitten, I believe her name was Chloe (yes, where kittens are involved me eavesdropping skills are second to none!) and the sweet little thing was in for her injections. Starting her life, ready to face the world... She came up to the door of the basket and my heart skipped a beat. In front of me was Max... a tiny mini-Max, but Max all the same. The same ginger patch on her forehead as well... To me that was a sign - Max was going to be a kitten again... she was going to be free of the aches and pains of old age...

The vet told us there was nothing they could do. We knew it already but the words never leave you... my mum and even my dad cried... I couldn't. She hated me to cry, I wasn't going to let her remember me like that.

I know that she's happy now. She'll be delighted to meet her furriends at last... especially certain young men... Jesse James, Wally, Bill and Milo to name but a few!
I'm sure she'll find a way to get in touch with all her Catster friends, they mean too much to her. I don't think she ever could have imagined the outpouring of love we have received... I know I couldn't.
I want to say thank you to everyone who has written to us, sent rosies/stars/gifts and left messages. Your words have touched me in ways I will never be able to describe and the understanding you all share with me is amazing. The power of Catster is something I have experienced many times, but never this strong. I don't think I could ever have coped so well without it.
Certain people, they know who they are, have made me smile more than I could ever have imagined yesterday and they are the most amazing friends any person could ever wish for.

For now I have no more words, thank you is all I can say to all of you. I hope that every single cat-mum out there realises how blessed they are to have their kits with them... I know that not all of you will be as lucky as I have been, sharing my entire life with her... over two decades... but I wish every single one of you all the best and send love to each and every person who is in someone connected as deeply to their kitties as I know some of us are.
Thank you again,
Sophie

A message from mummy...

Hi everyone...
Max is kind of sick at the moment, but we've just got Catster back so I wanted to post a little message just to let you all know we'd returned!

First off I'd like to thank everyone who sent Maxy birthday wishes on May 12th! She was soooo pleased when I told her about them and I promise we'll get round to thanking you guys properly once we get back into the swing of things...

I'm not too sure why I'm writing this... To be perfectly honest I just need to get all my thoughts down...
Max isn't good... she hasn't eaten all day. This is BIG... I mean, Max worries for food every time someone walks by her... you can come in from the garden and it'll be like she hasn't been fed for weeks. But today she didn't even get up for her breakfast. One of her eyes is swollen and there's the tell-tell lip-licking... she's suffered from teeth problems before so I'm wondering if this could be one of the reasons...

I'm so scared about taking her to the vets, she hasn't been for about 7 years... she's old. Really old. They'll find things wrong with her, they'll say things we don't want to hear and they'll only find one solution. And I can't face that. I want her to fall asleep at home, with us, where she has been for her entire life...
There hasn't been a day of my life without Max. I know Giz gets more attention from me, more worry and even more time on Catster, but that doesn't mean I love her any less. He's my baby, all mine... he needs me and I need him. Max is... well, she's Max. She has a bit of love for everyone and they all offer it in return. Nobody comes into this house without meeting her... even people who hate cats have a soft-spot for our little old lady.

What with Giz being ill, now Max getting bad is just awful. I really can't handle another trip to the vets... Tuesday we took Giz, Wednesday it was Vinnie's (rabbit) turn (to add insult to injury he leapt off the table and hurt his leg!)
Hey, it comes in threes...

I'm not sure this is making any sense, but basically... I'm worried. Way too worried for my own sanity lol. I've been on Giz-watch the past few nights (this involves going to bed around 4am!) and now I'm on Max-watch too...
Right, I have cats to go check up on lol... Everyone out there who's babies are sick - we're purring for you... You're in our hearts and you always will be. I've missed Catster so much and I am soo thankful I have it back... it's the only place you find people who completely understand. I've met some amazing people (you guys know who you are) and I am eternally grateful for all of them...
I'll keep you updated on the Max front, if she doesn't get back on here herself...
All my love to every single kit and every single mum out there, especially you worriers like me...
Sophie
(and Miss Maxy and Gizzy too, of course)

Young Love....

*Sigh*

I am simply the happiest girl on Catster. Yes indeed!

You see, everycat, the most handsome guy in the world has asked me.... has asked me to.... to marry him!
*Maxy faints*

Phew, sorry, I am STILL in shock.
Oh, I am so, so happy. Jesse James, I love you. You have made me so very happy. I dream of you every night and most of the day MOL!

When we arrived on Catster, well, I never in my wildest dreams imagined that something like this would happen. When you reach an age so tender as mine (!) you begin to think that maybe nocat will come along who loves you as much as you love them.... well, I've found him. Thank you Jesse James, for making me so happy and letting me realise that I am still VERY young at heart hehe!

I would also like to say a huge thank you to all of my friends who have congratulated us and who are sharing our happiness, especially to the sweet Xerox....

Well, I think it's time I went back to dreaming of my handsome guy! Thanks for listening!

Love and purrs to EVERYCAT.... but millions of kitty kisses to my handsome Jesse James!
Miss Maxy xxxx

OMC! Tagging? What fun!

I have been tagged by Simba, Caney Cat and Nigel! Thanks guys, this looks sooo fun!
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The rules: Each player starts with seven random facts about themselves. Cats who are tagged need to write on their own blog about the seven things and the rules. You need to choose seven cats to tag and list their names. Don’t forget to leave them a comment that they have been tagged and to read your blog.

MY SEVEN FACTS:
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1. I'm older than my mummy! OMC! Yup, she's just a little baby!

2. The rip in my ear is a scar from when I was naughty and had a biiiig fight. It's been there for years but I'm still at it! I know, I know, I look sweet but dare you enter my house with 4 legs? MOL!

3. I can't stop thinking about Jesse James *giggles and blushes*

4. There is no secret to my age! I just go on.... and on.... and on! MOL!

5. I love Gizzy really. He might be a pain but I like to cuddle up with him and was his head....

6. My daddy is special. He's the only one who can rub my belly and the only person's knee I've ever sat on!

7. I crave attention - if mummy stops stroking me I put my head under her hand and do it myself MOL!


I tag the following 7 wonderful kitties:
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1) Queenie
2) Jesse James
3) Toulouse
4) Xerox
5) Milo
6) Friggy
7) Mr. Sam

A day to really remember....

O.M.C!

Yesterday was my 20th birthday! Yes, 20! OMC, my poor, creaky self MOL.
But, no, it wasn't just my birthday.... I was COTD too!

*Miss Maxy faints*
*Giz rushes over and pours water over Max with a cheeky grin*

Hmm, thanks for that brother!
Well.... I had THE most amazing day EVER. No.... it really was the best day of my 20 years hehe!
I even had a party! Yep, a party just for me. What an honour! OMC! It sure was THE grrrreatest day. I'm never, ever going to furget it.
AND.... I had a date with a VERY special guy. *Swoon*

It's odd being 20.... me and Simba were making a chart about what it's like being a certain age.... so how does it feel to be your age? Not as tiring as being 20 I hope.... OMC, and you know what? Cookie put me on his page! OMC! Can you believe that.... me, alongside all those wonderful kitties.... on the King of Catster himself's page! Thank you Cookie!

I have A LOT of thank you's to say! I can't say them enough. I've told mummy that she has to help me thank you all purrsonally, but it might take until my 21st birthday hehe!
I must, however, thank the wonderful Wally, Alfie and SydneyRose (and their amazing mummy) for arranging my party. It was the best thing I have ever done hehe!
And also thank you to Morgan & the gang fur providing such wonderful music.... I don't think I've ever shaken my bon bon before MOL!
Oh, and Cookie and Scooter, for.... well, I think they know hehe!
And ALL of the Old Furts!
And Simba, Xerox, Jefke, ^Bill^, Queenie, Friggy, Muffin.... EVERYCAT!

Now, the most important bit.
There is a very handsome young man on Catster. His name, I must purr, is Jesse James. *Sigh* He is wonderful. I don't think my birthday could ever have been so lovely had it not been for him. He escorted me to my party, you know. And we danced and danced and danced. *Blows kitty kisses to Jesse James* Miss you already sweetie! We HAVE to do it again! Hehe!

Well, my wonderful kitties, I have to go and start my thank you's before mummy gets too tired MOL!
I hope you're all having a lovely day. HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY to all those kitties and mums in America, Canada and wherever else is celebrating!

Love and purrs,
Miss Maxy xx

Rosette Fun!

Hello my sweeties!

Well, me and my little brother have been VERY busy this week. We decided that, after all of the sweet anonymous rosettes we've been receiving, we wanted to share our love too! So we became ~*~Little'n'Large~*~ (I think it's pretty obvious why a name like this was chosen hey!)

We had sooo much fun doing it and I want to say thank you to Samoa and Tigress (super detectives!) for letting us enjoy it so much! We were caught a lot earlier than we'd hoped for so we didn't get to give out as many as we would have liked but we still enjoyed it LOADS!

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Also, it's come to my attention that there is a lot of worry occuring on Catster - that's right, cats are vanishing! First it was our darling Cookie, then sweet little Bellsnickles and now one of Gizzy's tabby friends - Sebastion! What is the world coming to? I'm awfully scared that it might be me next! Uh oh! Better start attaching my page to Catster! Anycat know how to use a hammer?


Purrs, licks and love,
Miss Maxy xx

Mystery!

Hey sweet kitties!

Guess what, me and my brother both received anonymous rosettes! They both had pictures in saying - 'A rose is not a rose unless you have a friend to give it to!' How lovely is that?

Well, thank you so much, whoever you may be....

Love and purrs to our mysterious friend (and all of you!)
Maxy xx

Two Terrrrrific Boys!

I am writing this entry in honour of two wonderful cats who I have met in my time here so far.

The first is a cat who we recently lost. I was devastated when I heard the news, and Mummy and I could not stop ourselves from crying. Bill has been a wonderful friend to us ever since I joined Catster. He is handsome and caring (I say is because he will always live on in my heart) and belonged to a most wonderful family. When I first met him, he was ill, and I sent him my purrs. From there, a wonderful friendship started. I really can't believe he has left us and gone to the bridge, but I know, deep down, it was for the best. He is no longer suffering and that is all I can wish for. I don't think I can write anything else about Bill, I'm getting too upset. Oh darling Bill, please be happy. I hope that one day I will meet you.
My purrs are with your lovely family Bill. Also, they are with your sweet lady Amelia. But mainly my purrs are with you. Be happy handsome Bill.

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I had to take a break after writing about Bill.

Now I'd like to talk about another young man, very close to my heart. His name is Milo. I'm sure you all know at least one member of his family - they are very special!
Milo is quite possibly the most handsome cat I have ever seen (please take no offence hehe). I am honoured to know him and to have his friendship. I found myself very brave in sending him a Valentine's message and how surprised and lucky was I to get my own diary entry. WOW!
So yes, thank you Milo for being such a wonderful friend to me. You and your family have made me and Gizzy feel so welcome. There's not really much more I can say other than sending my purrs to you. I hope you continue to get stronger every day.
My loving purrs,
Your sexy, senior admirer (*blushes* hehe)

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I suppose after that I should also send my purrs to my little bro. He's not feeling too great at the moment, and no matter how much he annoys me, I do love him to bits. So purrs to you Gizzy!
And with that, purrs to all you gentlemancats and ladycats.
Lots of love and purrs,
Max xx

Yawnings!

Good Yawnings, my fellow Catsters!

I've been very busy since I last wrote....I've eaten, and slept, and purred, slept some more, eaten....slept again. OK I confess, the older I get the more I enjoy the peace and quite of underneath the radiator, and the morning sun on the windowsill. And yes, once I fall asleep it does take a big effort to wake me up! But think about it Catsters, in 4 months I'm going to be 20! Yes, 20! The only cat I know who's reached such an age is the wonderful Fiesta Cat, and he's so handsome it's impossible to tell - purrs to you!

I've got some new photos that Mummy uploaded today. The first I was far from impressed with as I was fast asleep and apparently snoring. Not very flattering at all. The second is me having my belly rubbed by Daddy. No one knew I liked to have my belly rubbed before he did it. I've been living with this family for 19 years and they hadn't discovered it!!!! (Mums Note: Everyone was always too scared to tickle Max's belly because she's always been sooo tiny we were scared she would break!)
The third photograph is my favourite, I was waiting to be fed and I think it makes me look rather young - purr. The last is me and my little brother, waiting patiently for dinner. It's quite funny when you look and compare the sizes of us....I'm a very tiny cat and Gizzy's a rather large one. Mummy does laugh at us sometimes!

My purrs go out to dearest Baby and her family. We will miss you all, what a wonderful cat you are. Wishing you well on your journey, we are just happy that you are no longer suffering. Purrs.

I also see that little Giz has started his own group. He thinks he's a big tough guy but I've got some pictures to prove otherwise. Be warned Giz, if you continue to smack me in the face with that tail of yours....lets just say it's not a tough tabby look to sleep as close to your Mummy's face as possible MOL.

Well that's my computer time up for the day. Everyone is going to bed so off to Mummy's bed I go. I expect I'll need a helping hand to get up there though MOL. O well!

Purrs to everycat,
Max xx

Yummy Dinner!

Hmm I don't appear to have used up my computer time for a very long while. To be totally honest with everycat I have been very worn out. not that that's unusual - purr!

Well, actually I came on here to tell you all about the very yummy dinner that was provided to me the other day. Mummy Snr and Daddy Snr had gone to visit Nan in hospital (send your purrs please everycat!) so Mummy and Daddy had been left to do their dinner. Now I say you should never let two teenagers cook but there you go! It was mainly Daddy that did the hard work, Mummy isn't too good with the cooking - but don't tell her so.

I was in the kitchen minding my own business and screaming for food when from the living room I heard the words...."I can't eat any more." Well....I am Max, the super eater. I can always eat more! Plus it is very wrong to let food go to waste - Meow! So in I trotted and was dismayed to see that the food was on the table. How rude. They expect a cat of my age to find her way up there....I don't think so. But oh, I did it. I wanted food and so off I went, on a long trek up to the top of the table. Obviously with my old bones I couldn't jump, so I had to find another way. Well I thought and i thought and I thought some more. Thoughts are hard to find when you get old although Mummy and co always tease me and say I've never been very good at thinking. Humph!

I clambered my way onto the sofa. And from there onto the arm....and...hurrah, I was sooo close to the table and, yes I'd made it! Well Mummy and Daddy were busy talking and had managed to miss most of my escapade, so I crept s-l-o-w-l-y towards Daddy's plate and...WOW! Half a sausage - gobble, gobble, gobble (hmm herby!), a few chips....mmmm yummy! and....BAKED BEANS! Never have I tasted such orangey-soft, melt-in-the-mouth food. Mummy and Daddy laughed a lot when they saw me, but I think they were just jealous because the spilt bean juice didn't show up on my chin - purrs! Mummy wasn't so keen when I tried to sleep on her pillow that night, but I really can't think why....?

Time for me to go to bed now. Daddy Snr is already in bed and Mummy Snr is on her way. Mummy's always the last ready for bed but hopefully soon I'll get a helping hand to get up onto her bed and I can sleep tight there all night.

Oh and I do believe Mummy has put a new picture of me up....something to do with my favourite thing? Hmm....would that be eating by any chance?

Purrs to everycat, I hope you are all well,
Max xx