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<title>My name is SMOKEY</title>
<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/268472/diary/My_name_is_smokey</link>
<description>Catster diary for the cat Smokey - Angel Dreamgirl #31</description>
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<copyright>Copyright 2013 by Smokey - Angel Dreamgirl #31 &amp; Catster</copyright>
<pubDate>Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:46:22 PDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Thank you, thank you!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/268472/diary/My_name_is_smokey/826822</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 14 May 2013 09:32:23 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Smokey - Angel Dreamgirl #31 ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>For my birthday rosies and gifts!  Celebrating at the Bridge...don't have to WORRY at all about what ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ For my birthday rosies and gifts!  Celebrating at the Bridge...don't have to WORRY at all about what I eat, and no weight gain!  THANK YOU!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I AM A MARRIED KITTY!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/268472/diary/My_name_is_smokey/721823</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 12 May 2011 17:25:11 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Smokey - Angel Dreamgirl #31 ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Mr Sam and I eloped to Cat Lasvegas on Tuesday and became husband and wife.  I AM THE HAPPIEST CAT A ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mr Sam and I eloped to Cat Lasvegas on Tuesday and became husband and wife.  I AM THE HAPPIEST CAT AT THE BRIDGE!  Sam is my husband.  Wheeeeee!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>A year ago today....</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/268472/diary/My_name_is_smokey/720409</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 29 Apr 2011 11:16:40 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Smokey - Angel Dreamgirl #31 ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I came to the Bridge.  Mawmy still feels awfully guilty about sending me, so I have to keep trying t ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I came to the Bridge.  Mawmy still feels awfully guilty about sending me, so I have to keep trying to make her understand that I was in pain, and that my blood sugars were up and down so much...I needed to come!  Deep down, she knows this, but it was so hard for her (and Daddy) to let me go.  We are so grateful for ALL our furriends on catster, and thank you so much for the rosies on my Bridge Anniversary.  Now...I must go, and have a romp throught the catnip fields with my sweetheart Mr Sam!  We love all of you so much!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Oh my oh my oh my...</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/268472/diary/My_name_is_smokey/714717</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 13 Mar 2011 16:17:52 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Smokey - Angel Dreamgirl #31 ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Well Catster friends, Mawmy JUST READ the comments on my diary entries from last April.  She says sh ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well Catster friends, Mawmy JUST READ the comments on my diary entries from last April.  She says she knew they were there, but just never read them.  She is crying right now, missing me, and wondering if she made the right decision at the right time....but is so VERY THANKFUL for ALL the love and support you have given and continue to give us through your friendship.  She wonders if she should have taken me home for a few more days, but knew how uncomfortable I was and that my blood sugar were haywire.  We send ALL of our love to you, and again THANK YOU so much for your Catster furriendship.  Hugs Hugs Hugs to all of you!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>MY MEMORY PLATE</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/268472/diary/My_name_is_smokey/683345</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 24 Jul 2010 20:25:41 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Smokey - Angel Dreamgirl #31 ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Wow...what AMAZING Catster friends we have.  My mawmy would like to thank Pink, Mr Sam, Prissy, Pepp ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Wow...what AMAZING Catster friends we have.  My mawmy would like to thank Pink, Mr Sam, Prissy, Pepper, Liberty, Fritzi, Thomas Jefferson and Lucy's mawmy and Sparky, Ginnger, Chip, Rudy,Sweetie,Maggie and Romeo's mawmy SO MUCH. This plate will have a very special place in our home, and your thoughtfulness has a special place in our hearts.  We love you so much!
Ginger, Smokey, Toby and Princess Sky's mawmy (and daddy and grandma)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I AM ENGAGED!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/268472/diary/My_name_is_smokey/676828</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 12 Jun 2010 11:05:38 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Smokey - Angel Dreamgirl #31 ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Oh my, I am all fluttery...Mr Sam has asked me to marry him and I said YES YES YES!  I love him so f ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Oh my, I am all fluttery...Mr Sam has asked me to marry him and I said YES YES YES!  I love him so furry much and want to spend all my days at the Bridge making him happy!  No other plans have been made, but I just had to tell all of you!  HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>WOW...DDP AGAIN!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/268472/diary/My_name_is_smokey/670918</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 9 May 2010 16:56:11 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Smokey - Angel Dreamgirl #31 ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Thanks Catster...twice in a few days...I am truly honoured.  Thank you! ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Thanks Catster...twice in a few days...I am truly honoured.  Thank you!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>WE ARE OVERWHELMED BY YOUR KINDNESS AND SUPPORT - Part 2</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/268472/diary/My_name_is_smokey/670357</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 6 May 2010 17:03:00 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Smokey - Angel Dreamgirl #31 ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Well, the thank yous continue.  For my forever stars and loving and supporting messages while I was  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well, the thank yous continue.  For my forever stars and loving and supporting messages while I was sick and then journeyed to the Bridge....we thank you and your families and your typists....Alfie, Angel Amelia, Sagan, Gracie Mae, Purrcy, Gimli, Scooter, Callie Rose, Salem, Buddie, Albert, The Olde Furts, Sweet Angel Sydney, Pooters, Aragorn, Tux, Zack, Calvin, Snoopy, Mr Sam, Arnold P, Edgar & Emily, Peaches, Cassie, Merlin, Ko, Adam Dylan, Delyte, Toni, Tabby, Aldo, Lily, Carolina Crew, Macaroni & Family.  THANK YOU, THANK YOU, WE LOVE YOU ALL!
Smokey & Mawmy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>WE ARE OVERWHELMED BY YOUR KINDNESS AND SUPPORT</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/268472/diary/My_name_is_smokey/670354</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 6 May 2010 16:49:16 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Smokey - Angel Dreamgirl #31 ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Mawmy was hoping to write individual thank yous for ALL our rosies and special gifts....BUT .... she ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mawmy was hoping to write individual thank yous for ALL our rosies and special gifts....BUT .... she has to admit there are just so many of you to thank.  So, this is a partial list - for the wonderful rosettes and messages and for the special gifts and messages we thank all of you kitties, your feline and canine families and your typists:  Sky, Smokey, Meep & Bibi, Whisper, Minxy, Baby, Ava Corrine, Pooters, Chai Latte, Hershey, Nala Sue, Jobel, Piewakit, Aryeh, Big Harry, Mr Sam, Maxwell, Oliver Winston Parsons, Simon & Reuben, Hooch, Nittany, Arnold P, Merlin's Magic Kane, Ashlye, Belle, Mio, Sissy & Jazzi, Misha Angel, K.C., Starr, Samoa, Utu, Edgar & Emily, Merlin, Gimli, Frankie & Macaroni, Alfie, Hershey, Adam Dylan, Charlie, Sammie, Spunky, Tyson, Tux, Isabella, Mipo, Marina, Toulouse, Callie Rose, Gracie Mae, Ginnger, Calvin, Oliver, Bella, Alaidh and Scooter.  You are all such a wonderful group of cats and people, and we are so very grateful for your messages of love and support.  BLESSINGS!  Smokey & Mawmy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Thank you Catster</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/268472/diary/My_name_is_smokey/670284</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 6 May 2010 06:49:35 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Smokey - Angel Dreamgirl #31 ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>for honouring me as a DDP.  Thank you. ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ for honouring me as a DDP.  Thank you.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Today</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/268472/diary/My_name_is_smokey/669919</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 4 May 2010 06:16:46 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Smokey - Angel Dreamgirl #31 ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>would have been my 14th Birthday!  And it is mawmy and daddy's 14th wedding anniversary (I adopted t ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ would have been my 14th Birthday!  And it is mawmy and daddy's 14th wedding anniversary (I adopted their special day as mine, cause I was a stray).  And here I am, separated from my pawrents on our special day!  I love you mawmy and daddy, and wish you a good Anniversary day.....]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>WOW - LOOK AT ALL THIS!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/268472/diary/My_name_is_smokey/669194</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 29 Apr 2010 16:35:21 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Smokey - Angel Dreamgirl #31 ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>One moment mawmy was giving me a headrub and Lori was giving me a back rub, and the next moment, I w ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ One moment mawmy was giving me a headrub and Lori was giving me a back rub, and the next moment, I was greeted by my love Mr Sam, and my brother Ginger, and Sparky and Sweetie and Merlin and ALL my Catster friends who went before me.  This is purrmazing!  I can run and jump, and I don't have to take any more pills or needles or anything!  Oh dear, Mawmy and Daddy are crying....I love you...you did your very best for me, and loved me so much.  I do miss you...but it is so great here...fields of catnip...and birds and squirrels to chase around.  Mawmy and I want to thank EACH and EVERY one of you for your purrs and your care and your love for us!  Mawmy and Daddy will need every bit of that over the next long while, and I KNOW you won't let them down.  WE LOVE YOU ALL FURRY MUCH!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I WILL BE MAKING MY JOURNEY TO THE BRIDGE TONIGHT</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/268472/diary/My_name_is_smokey/669119</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 29 Apr 2010 09:07:15 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Smokey - Angel Dreamgirl #31 ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Dr Bob called, and there is a tumour over the outside of my bowel wall, which is pushing into the bo ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Dr Bob called, and there is a tumour over the outside of my bowel wall, which is pushing into the bowel, causing much straining and pain.  The tumour is near my back bone which makes an operation very risky.  Mawmy and daddy have decided that my quality of life is more important than anything else, so I will be joining Ginger and my sweet Mr Sam at the Bridge tonight.  Please purr for my mawmy who will be with me as I cross, and for my daddy who cannot be there as he is away at work.  We love you as always, and thank you for your continued support.  Smokey and mawmy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I AM AT THE VET</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/268472/diary/My_name_is_smokey/669043</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 28 Apr 2010 17:54:46 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Smokey - Angel Dreamgirl #31 ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I am feeling OK, on IV, and will stay overnight.  They did the poo test, but I have to wait until to ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I am feeling OK, on IV, and will stay overnight.  They did the poo test, but I have to wait until tomorrow for the biopsy.  I miss my mawmy and she misses me and daddy too of course....but this is the best place for me to be right now...I have blankies and a warm cozy box to sleep in...and a dumb IV in me....thank you all so much for purring...we love you all furry much!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I AM BACK AT THE VET AGAIN TODAY</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/268472/diary/My_name_is_smokey/668964</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 28 Apr 2010 09:34:48 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Smokey - Angel Dreamgirl #31 ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>The vet is going to do a biopsy of my colon, so I will be sedated a little.  Mawmy and daddy are HOP ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ The vet is going to do a biopsy of my colon, so I will be sedated a little.  Mawmy and daddy are HOPING that this will determine what the actual problem is...AND that the problem can be treated.  Mawmy is miserable giving me pills and I am miserable taking them!  Thank you so MUCH for your purrs...we can FEEL THE LOVE from all of you, and send it right back!  Much love, hugs and purrs from Smokey and her typist]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Well.....</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/268472/diary/My_name_is_smokey/668621</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 26 Apr 2010 12:28:16 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Smokey - Angel Dreamgirl #31 ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Mawmy and vet have decided that MAYBE it is my dry food that is giving me problems.  It has been aro ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mawmy and vet have decided that MAYBE it is my dry food that is giving me problems.  It has been around the house for quite some time, and kept in a plastic container.  SO vet is sending me home with mawmy after work, and mawmy is going to THROW OUT that dry food......and hopefully that is the culprit!  Sending you all much love and thanks for your purrs and prayers.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I AM BACK AT THE VET THIS MORNING</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/268472/diary/My_name_is_smokey/668578</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 26 Apr 2010 08:17:25 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Smokey - Angel Dreamgirl #31 ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I was doing just fine, thank you.  Daddy found me straining a half hour ago, and sped me to the vet. ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I was doing just fine, thank you.  Daddy found me straining a half hour ago, and sped me to the vet.  Please keep purring.....mawmy is beside herself with worry, and daddy is wondering what on earth is going on (as am I)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Pokes and pills</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/268472/diary/My_name_is_smokey/668485</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 25 Apr 2010 18:18:54 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Smokey - Angel Dreamgirl #31 ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Oh the drama of my life right now!  Mawmy is checking my glucose level morning and night (that prick ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Oh the drama of my life right now!  Mawmy is checking my glucose level morning and night (that prick in my ear sort of hurts).  Daddy gave me a pill tonight, which I refused to swallow, at which point they gave me water...WRONG MOVE!  The pill foamed up and I foamed at the mouth...not a very nice taste....they will NEVER do that again!  Then the corn syrup for my low glucose...honestly..... 
Mawmy calls the vet tomorrow morning to let them know how I am doing....one day at a time.  Sending all of our love out to all of you, with MANY thanks for your love and support!!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Oh my oh my oh my...</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/268472/diary/My_name_is_smokey/668274</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 24 Apr 2010 15:50:55 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Smokey - Angel Dreamgirl #31 ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Well furriends, I went off to the vet this morning to receive a pretty good bill of health.  I got h ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well furriends, I went off to the vet this morning to receive a pretty good bill of health.  I got home and an hour later, mawmy was in tears, calling the vet again.  Mawmy thought I was constipated, and there were runnies AND BLOOD all over the floor!  Vet said to bring me back.  Dr Cathy says I have an irritated bowel, and she gave me 2 shots and a bright pink pill!  Mawmy has to give me those bright pink pills for some more days, along with my anti-biotic pill for my liver, and check my glucose levels and give me needles.  I went on to Maggie's page, to see my photo there...thank you Maggie and family...mawmy and I are so moved and touched by the love here in this group.  Please continue to purr ..... so much is going on....!  We love all of you!!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I am Home!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/268472/diary/My_name_is_smokey/668083</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 23 Apr 2010 11:02:10 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Smokey - Angel Dreamgirl #31 ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Thankfully, mawmy came and picked me up last night.  I waited for her and the vet to talk...for over ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Thankfully, mawmy came and picked me up last night.  I waited for her and the vet to talk...for over an HOUR!  Dr Bob took 62 ultrasound pictures of my insides and he thinks I have hepatitis.  SOOOOO....more pills (ugh) and mawmy and daddy now prick my ear twice a day....honestly...getting old is NOT for the faint of heart.  Thanks to ALL who purred (please keep it up) cause my glucose levels are all over the map. Thanks too for all the gifts...mawmy will get around to individual thanks soon!  WE LOVE YOU!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Well...</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/268472/diary/My_name_is_smokey/667880</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 22 Apr 2010 11:23:43 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Smokey - Angel Dreamgirl #31 ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>The vet just called mawmy...he said something about no mass, no growths, but then mentioned somethin ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ The vet just called mawmy...he said something about no mass, no growths, but then mentioned something about hepatitis and my liver.  Then he said something about Baytril, so more antibiotics....he asked Mawmy if she wanted me to stay overnight, and I guess she said no, cause the vet mentioned something about closing at 8pm...so I get to go home.  Please keep purring cause the vet really isn't sure what is wrong, just knows what he sees on the ultrasound, that my liver is very dark....Mawmy and I love you all furry much!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I AM AT THE VET RIGHT NOW</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/268472/diary/My_name_is_smokey/667827</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 22 Apr 2010 06:11:41 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Smokey - Angel Dreamgirl #31 ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>For the WHOLE day!  I am having an ultrasound to try to figure out why I am not eating and am lethar ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ For the WHOLE day!  I am having an ultrasound to try to figure out why I am not eating and am lethargic.  THANK YOU SO MUCH for your purrs, and mawmy and I ask that you continue.  I will update when we know what is happening.  We LOVE our Catster family!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Oh dear me...</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/268472/diary/My_name_is_smokey/667354</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 19 Apr 2010 16:28:58 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Smokey - Angel Dreamgirl #31 ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I had to go to the vet today...he did an ultrasound and found a kidney stone...so no more hard treat ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I had to go to the vet today...he did an ultrasound and found a kidney stone...so no more hard treats or hard food for me (drat).  He doubled my dose of stool softener, and sent me home with Daddy.  All for now...thanks so much for your purrs and prayers...please keep them coming. HUGS to all kitties on Catster]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I AM HOME FROM THE VET</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/268472/diary/My_name_is_smokey/661371</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:15:24 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Smokey - Angel Dreamgirl #31 ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Harumph...I had to spend ALL DAY at that place, for them to tell me that my glucose curve was PERFEC ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Harumph...I had to spend ALL DAY at that place, for them to tell me that my glucose curve was PERFECT!  So, we are still not sure where the seizures are coming from, if it IS hypoglycemia, why only at night...and what is causing it?  Mawmy and daddy are going to switch my meds around on the weekend, just to see...it is all quite a mystery...please keep those purrs and prayers coming...MUCH LOVE TO ALL OF YOU....WE ARE SO THANKFUL FOR YOUR LOVE, CARE AND CONCERN!  Smokey & Joilyn]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>OH BOTHER!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/268472/diary/My_name_is_smokey/661250</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 07:15:20 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Smokey - Angel Dreamgirl #31 ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/268472/diary/My_name_is_smokey/661250</guid>
		<description>As Winnie the Pooh would say..mawmy got that dreaded cat carrier out this morning and daddy whisked  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ As Winnie the Pooh would say..mawmy got that dreaded cat carrier out this morning and daddy whisked me off to the vet.  I am getting something called a glucose curve, and have to spend the WHOLE DAY at that dreaded place.  Mawmy chuckled and said I must be feeling better, as I STRUGGLED NOT to get into the carrier.  We will keep all of you updated on my day...AARRGGHH!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Cautious Optimism</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/268472/diary/My_name_is_smokey/661036</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 08:54:11 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Smokey - Angel Dreamgirl #31 ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Well furriends, I think I am feeling BETTER!  After consulting our vet first thing yesterday morning ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well furriends, I think I am feeling BETTER!  After consulting our vet first thing yesterday morning, mawmy has cut back on my caninsulin, and I am going in tomorrow for a glucose curve test.  I am on pain medication for my osteo-arthritis and the pinched nerve in my back...and I surprised Mawmy this morning by getting into the cat toy box, and playing with a few toys!  It is interesting that when my diabates was under control, I had all these other things wrong with me (unknown to anyone, because I wouldn't tell), and now that all the other things are under control - my diabetes isn't.  Thank you all for your purrs and prayers, and ask that you keep them coming!  We love you all - always and furever!  Smokey & Joilyn]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>IT HAPPENED AGAIN</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/268472/diary/My_name_is_smokey/660706</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 14 Mar 2010 12:33:03 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Smokey - Angel Dreamgirl #31 ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/268472/diary/My_name_is_smokey/660706</guid>
		<description>At 1:30 this morning...my head started jerking, my eyes were dilated, and I couldn't walk.  Mawmy an ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ At 1:30 this morning...my head started jerking, my eyes were dilated, and I couldn't walk.  Mawmy and daddy waited a few minutes, then applied corn syrup to my gums, and it seemed to bring me around.  I ate some dry food, and felt better in about 1/2 hour - it sure scared mawmy and daddy, but the episode wasn't as bad as the first one last week.  Please keep those purrs and prayers coming...thanks so much!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I am home from the vet</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/268472/diary/My_name_is_smokey/659987</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:42:23 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Smokey - Angel Dreamgirl #31 ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/268472/diary/My_name_is_smokey/659987</guid>
		<description>Getting old is not for the faint of heart .... that is what my gramma says!  The vet found so many t ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Getting old is not for the faint of heart .... that is what my gramma says!  The vet found so many things wrong...but I am glad to be home!!!!!  First, he thinks it was a seizure I had last night....so we will have to see if some meds help that.  The right ventrical in my heart is enlarged...he has no idea why!  I have osteo-arthritis in my front knees and ankles, and a degenerative disc in my back - pain meds should help there.  I also have some kidney problems.....let's see, can I think of anything else?  THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU so much for your purrs and rosies....please keep purring for me...I don't want any more seizures!  Mawmy is furry tired tonight, so individual thank yous will have to wait.  We love you all right back!!!!!  Smokey & Joilyn]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>We love you Merlin!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/268472/diary/My_name_is_smokey/633564</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 6 Nov 2009 16:47:05 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Smokey - Angel Dreamgirl #31 ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/268472/diary/My_name_is_smokey/633564</guid>
		<description>Our Brusselball Group friend, Merlin passed away yesterday.  We will miss him very much.  He made us ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Our Brusselball Group friend, Merlin passed away yesterday.  We will miss him very much.  He made us feel so welcome when we joined the group, and in his own quiet way, accepted everyone just as they are.  We know you are happy and healthy at the bridge Merlin, and that all the cat angels are showing you around .... but, we miss you.  Love to your earth family who miss you so much!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I am a mischevous feline!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/268472/diary/My_name_is_smokey/619313</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 6 Sep 2009 14:08:56 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Smokey - Angel Dreamgirl #31 ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/268472/diary/My_name_is_smokey/619313</guid>
		<description>I surprised my mawmy today!  We were sitting outside on the back deck, enjoying the morning coolness ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I surprised my mawmy today!  We were sitting outside on the back deck, enjoying the morning coolness - and there were some birds and I saw a bunny rabbit through the fence next door.  Mawmy just lets me wander on the deck because I am SO well behaved and never offer to run away or anything.  Well, this morning, I just decided to walk down the two steps and put my paws on the grass for a few moments.  Mawmy couldn't see me, because the table was in the way.  Oh, that grass felt SO GOOD on my paws, and there was a very interesting smell...then mawmy couldn't find me and said "Smokey"?  And, being the well behaved cat I am, I came up the stairs immediately!  First, mawmy was a little cross, but then she laughed and said "Smokey, there is still some mischievous kitten in you yet" and petted me and told me what a good cat I am .... whew, got away with it this time!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>THANK YOU</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/268472/diary/My_name_is_smokey/612525</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 9 Aug 2009 10:21:14 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Smokey - Angel Dreamgirl #31 ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/268472/diary/My_name_is_smokey/612525</guid>
		<description>an non e mouse...for my lovely beach ball...hmmmm, wonder who the kind giver is???  HAPPY SUMMER EFU ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ an non e mouse...for my lovely beach ball...hmmmm, wonder who the kind giver is???  HAPPY SUMMER EFURYONE!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>WHAT FLAVOUR AM I?</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/268472/diary/My_name_is_smokey/600900</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 28 Jun 2009 16:19:09 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Smokey - Angel Dreamgirl #31 ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/268472/diary/My_name_is_smokey/600900</guid>
		<description>I have been tagged by Emperor Frankie Sinatracat to tell you what my favourited kind of ice cream is ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I have been tagged by Emperor Frankie Sinatracat to tell you what my favourited kind of ice cream is.  Truth be told, I LOVE gelato, peanut butter and chocolate...now....who do I tag...well, firstly the luv of my life Mr Sam...and...see below....
Mr Sam 448437
Merlin  187205
Teddy 608747
Ginnger 424806]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I am feeling better....</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/268472/diary/My_name_is_smokey/555447</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 13:19:08 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Smokey - Angel Dreamgirl #31 ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/268472/diary/My_name_is_smokey/555447</guid>
		<description>I am still limping a bit, but not in pain anymore!  Thank you efurycat so furry much for my rosettes ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I am still limping a bit, but not in pain anymore!  Thank you efurycat so furry much for my rosettes and your care and purrs!  Catster is such a wonfurful place to become a furramily.  Love you!!!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>OH, I AM SO SAD</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/268472/diary/My_name_is_smokey/469555</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 11 Jun 2008 08:55:38 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Smokey - Angel Dreamgirl #31 ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/268472/diary/My_name_is_smokey/469555</guid>
		<description>My bestie boyfurriend in the whole world left for the Bridge this morning.  Sam, I miss you, and som ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ My bestie boyfurriend in the whole world left for the Bridge this morning.  Sam, I miss you, and some day (hopefully not for awhile) will join you and my brudder Ginger there.  I hereby appoint YOU as my Guardian Angel, and know that you will watch over me (along with Ginger of course).  Purrring for your mawmy, knowing how sad she is....and knowing that you are making new furriends at the Bridge, and you are running around happy and healthy and no longer hurting or sick.  I love you furry much, Sam...my heart is yours furever!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Remembering Isaac</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/268472/diary/My_name_is_smokey/457064</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 6 May 2008 16:46:07 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Smokey - Angel Dreamgirl #31 ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/268472/diary/My_name_is_smokey/457064</guid>
		<description>These were Isaacs last wordsto me...thinking about others...even when he wasn't at all well.   

&acirc; ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ These were Isaacs last wordsto me...thinking about others...even when he wasn't at all well.   

“*Arives at Smokey's door in a frilly pink apron and flour on his nose* Dahlink!! Isaac make ju cat-neep cupcake wit tuna-fish frostink! Enjoy und happy birthday! Kee-sees!! XXXX Isaac”  

The Bridge weel NEVER be the same ....look out for Isaac....he is the furry BEST!  KEEEEEEEEEESESS ALWAYS!!!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>IN MEMORY OF SYDNEY ROSE</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/268472/diary/My_name_is_smokey/379763</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 22 Oct 2007 17:11:09 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Smokey - Angel Dreamgirl #31 ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/268472/diary/My_name_is_smokey/379763</guid>
		<description>My feline friend died on Saturday...and my mawmy and I are so sad.  It was very sudden, and we know  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ My feline friend died on Saturday...and my mawmy and I are so sad.  It was very sudden, and we know that Sydney's family is hurting right now.  Sydney was a new friend of mine, and she was LOTS of fun - we knew each other from Canadian Kittys group.  Sydney, my brother Ginger is already looking out for you at the Bridge, as is your own brother....we are PURRING for your earth family....we will miss you!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>HARUMPH...that cat now has the run of the house</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/268472/diary/My_name_is_smokey/372007</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 4 Oct 2007 11:26:45 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Smokey - Angel Dreamgirl #31 ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/268472/diary/My_name_is_smokey/372007</guid>
		<description>Ok, furry feline friends, that cat is now OUT OF THE BEDROOM.  My pawrents (the nerve) let him out t ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Ok, furry feline friends, that cat is now OUT OF THE BEDROOM.  My pawrents (the nerve) let him out twice last night for awhile....so, of course, I hissed and snarled at him, to let him know who is boss..OK, YES, I am GLAD he is not sick, but honestly, another cat in this house...I've been the queen of this castle for 10 months now...oh well, guess I'd better get used to it.  He is sorta cute, but he will certainly KNOW who rules the roost around here.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>WHO IS THAT FURRY FELINE?</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/268472/diary/My_name_is_smokey/346695</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 4 Aug 2007 05:15:19 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Smokey - Angel Dreamgirl #31 ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/268472/diary/My_name_is_smokey/346695</guid>
		<description>Folks, that is a CAT in the back bedroom.  The reason he is there is that he has FeLV!  I cannot pla ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Folks, that is a CAT in the back bedroom.  The reason he is there is that he has FeLV!  I cannot play with him, or I might get sick.   My pawrents are trying to find a home for him, but in the meantime, he lives in our back bedroom.  Please go to his page...his name is Toby, but of course we have NOT been formally introduced.  Luv you all!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>OK, so what is up....</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/268472/diary/My_name_is_smokey/334369</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 8 Jul 2007 17:30:33 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Smokey - Angel Dreamgirl #31 ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/268472/diary/My_name_is_smokey/334369</guid>
		<description>Well, I think my mawmy is now smitten with this new feline, whatever he is....THEY just hope he is O ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well, I think my mawmy is now smitten with this new feline, whatever he is....THEY just hope he is OK health wise...and so far, noone has reported him missing....hmmmmmm, what does this all mean???]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>A STRANGE NOISE COMING FROM THE BACK BEDROOM</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/268472/diary/My_name_is_smokey/334146</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 8 Jul 2007 05:27:19 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Smokey - Angel Dreamgirl #31 ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/268472/diary/My_name_is_smokey/334146</guid>
		<description>It certainly SOUNDS like meowing....I've only seen this furball in passing, we haven't been formally ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It certainly SOUNDS like meowing....I've only seen this furball in passing, we haven't been formally introduced....  From listening in on my pawrents conversation last night, a kitten was found by our neighbours 2 doors down.  They are ill equipped for a cat, and didn't want to keep this stranger anyway, so they called my pawrents.  My pawrents called the Humane Society to report a found cat.  Then they disappeared for an hour last night, and when the got home, mentioned that there is no microchip, and had this stranger "tested for FIV/FLV" whatever that means.  ALL I KNOW is that he is in the back bedroom, meowing to get out, and my pawrents say that we have to wait until the "test results come back".  Now let me tell you, all this is weird to me....not sure if Ginger had a paw in this...but we'll just wait and see what happens.  Mawmy is trying NOT to get too attached (so she says) just in case, but Daddy is smitten...I can tell....all for now, I'll keep you updated!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I LIKE GOING OUTSIDE!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/268472/diary/My_name_is_smokey/327785</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 23 Jun 2007 06:17:23 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Smokey - Angel Dreamgirl #31 ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/268472/diary/My_name_is_smokey/327785</guid>
		<description>Especially in the mornings, when it's very quiet.  I meow at the birdies flying to the birdbath and  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Especially in the mornings, when it's very quiet.  I meow at the birdies flying to the birdbath and the birdfeeder.  My pawrents like it when I'm out there...they want me to come out all the time, but I only like it when it's quiet (noises really scare me).  We have robins and goldfinches and housefinches and morning doves and I like watching ALL of them.  Well, gotta go and sleep some more...all this bird watching excitement has tired me out!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Ginger is proud of me</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/268472/diary/My_name_is_smokey/295708</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 10 Apr 2007 18:12:17 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Smokey - Angel Dreamgirl #31 ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/268472/diary/My_name_is_smokey/295708</guid>
		<description>Well, my grammy came to visit over the weekend.  She brought her two cats and DAWG.  Before Ginger w ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well, my grammy came to visit over the weekend.  She brought her two cats and DAWG.  Before Ginger went to the Bridge, it was HIS job to keep them all in line, and show them just who was boss of OUR house.  Now that he is gone, the job has come to me....well, I have never hissed or snarled so much in my entire life (at least that's what my pawrents said). Well, after all, I had to let those three know (even though we are related) who was BOSS - especially Coco the dawg.  Now, don't get upset...I didn't swat at him or anything...just let him know that HE was the visitor, and not me.  Same goes for those two cats...this is MY house, after all, and they do the same thing when I visit them.  Ginger whispered in my ear last night that he was very proud of me...and my pawrents said so too!  Now I am resting up from all the excitement.  All for now, gotta go and sleep!  Purrs from Smokey (AKA the BOSS)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I WUV CATSTER</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/268472/diary/My_name_is_smokey/278360</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 1 Mar 2007 16:38:09 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Smokey - Angel Dreamgirl #31 ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/268472/diary/My_name_is_smokey/278360</guid>
		<description>I STILL miss my brother, Ginger, and either I meow missing him, or I am talking to him (my mawmy is  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I STILL miss my brother, Ginger, and either I meow missing him, or I am talking to him (my mawmy is not sure which, and I'll never tell).  I WUV all my catster friends - especially Mr. Sam - he is a cutey pie!  I am going to a pawty on Friday, and want to dance and have lots of fun.  All for now, gotta go bake catnip cookies!  See you!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>THANK YOU SO MUCH CATSTER!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/268472/diary/My_name_is_smokey/255602</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 8 Jan 2007 06:47:50 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Smokey - Angel Dreamgirl #31 ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/268472/diary/My_name_is_smokey/255602</guid>
		<description>Wow, first a pick, then DIARY OF THE DAY - what can a feline say!  MOL!!!
Thanks so much to the gan ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Wow, first a pick, then DIARY OF THE DAY - what can a feline say!  MOL!!!
Thanks so much to the gang at Catster, and thanks to ALL my feline friends.  I do miss Ginger, but having SO MANY furry feline friends just makes me PURRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!  My mommy and daddy say thanks too!!!!!  Love, Smokey]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I AM DOING OK!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/268472/diary/My_name_is_smokey/254901</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 6 Jan 2007 18:48:41 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Smokey - Angel Dreamgirl #31 ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/268472/diary/My_name_is_smokey/254901</guid>
		<description>Thank you, Catster, for choosing my diary last week.  That made me feel EXTRA special!!!  I meow, so ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Thank you, Catster, for choosing my diary last week.  That made me feel EXTRA special!!!  I meow, sometimes, for Ginger - but my mommy and daddy are giving me LOTS AND LOTS of loving.  !  My mommy and daddy still cry over Ginger, and that makes us ALL sad - but we are doing OK.  I overheard my mommy talking to the vet clinic, and she said that she is bringing me in for a check up (YUCK) - but, she says it's necessary, so I guess I'll try to be good.  Anyway, gotta go and sleep some more.  Take care fur friends!  Love Smokey]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I am all alone!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/268472/diary/My_name_is_smokey/248725</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 23 Dec 2006 13:50:42 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Smokey - Angel Dreamgirl #31 ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
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		<description>This time last week, Ginger was not feeling well, so Daddy took him to the vet.  He didn't come home ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ This time last week, Ginger was not feeling well, so Daddy took him to the vet.  He didn't come home right away....  Then Mommy and Daddy came home on Thursday night crying terribly, and it scared me...... They told me that Ginger had DIED...... and have been very sad ever since!  While they are being extra nice to me, I miss my brother very much - even though sometimes he beat me up - and I am sad too!  My mommy says that we will be together again someday, and that she and daddy love me VERY MUCH, and to be a good girl and stay healthy (or at least as healthy as possible being a diabetic).  We miss Ginger, and this makes us appreciate our catster friends even more!  Take care and Merry Christmas everyone!!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I MADE MY MOMMMY LAUGH</title>
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				<pubdate>Tue, 21 Nov 2006 14:07:11 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Smokey - Angel Dreamgirl #31 ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Well, not sure exactly why she laughed.  Anyway, I was sitting on the bed this morning (after being  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well, not sure exactly why she laughed.  Anyway, I was sitting on the bed this morning (after being fed) and I started to chase my tail - isn't that what cats do when they are feeling good?  Well, my mommy saw me and she laughed and laughed and smiled, and then she said "Oh Smokey, it does my heart good to see you chasing your tail."  I guess she is happy because I am feeling fine!So, just thought I would share that with all of my catster friends.  Oh, and I am walking a lot better, thank you very much - still glad for my daddy who built me some steps for the bed and couch.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I am doing better</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/268472/diary/My_name_is_smokey/222222</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 20 Oct 2006 19:52:52 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Smokey - Angel Dreamgirl #31 ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>My mom now has me on 3 units of caninulin in the morning and 4 at night.  My back legs, although wea ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ My mom now has me on 3 units of caninulin in the morning and 4 at night.  My back legs, although weakened by the diabetes, still work.  My daddy built me two steps - one for the bed and one for the couch.  So I can now get off the floor, and be where I belong, with more ease.  I am also on Vitamin B (just like Ginger) to help any neuropathy in my legs.  Ginger can't understand why he can't have my food (my mom says it has too much PROTEIN, and that would really hurt him), so I eat my food, while mom guards me and my dish, and Ginger has to stick to his own food (HA HA HA).  All for now - gotta go and sleep more on the couch (and later, the bed).]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>It's Rough Going</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/268472/diary/My_name_is_smokey/206838</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 14 Sep 2006 16:35:36 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Smokey - Angel Dreamgirl #31 ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Well, my tail continues (ha ha).  I have been on caninsulin for a few months now, and the tincture o ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well, my tail continues (ha ha).  I have been on caninsulin for a few months now, and the tincture of gymnema (my mom says it is an eastern type of medication that is supposed to help regulate my blood sugar), and I'm still feeling week in my back legs.  Oh, I still purr and play a little, but walking is hard.  My poor Mom - she felt so bad a few weeks back.  She took me to the vet for something called a glucose curve - and the technician discovered that my mom was only giving me 2 units of insulin instead of 3 - and then she felt TERRIBLE - my glucose and fructosamine had gone up instead of down!  Hopefully they will be able to get me on track - it's certainly not because everyone (including me) isn't trying!  The vet and techs and my parents are so good to me - oh, and now I weigh the same as my brother!!!  Say some prayers for me, and my mom returns them to you.  Kitten kisses and purrs from Smokey.  (P.S.  Don't tell her, but I am taking Smokey for a glucose curve on Saturday - she'll probably have to stay the whole day at the vets... pray hard that she doesn't get hyper.... Smokey's Mom)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>My Tail of Devotion for Smokey</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/268472/diary/My_name_is_smokey/195017</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 17 Aug 2006 17:22:31 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Smokey - Angel Dreamgirl #31 ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Smokey, you have always been the quiet, alone one.  You pick and choose the people you will come out ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Smokey, you have always been the quiet, alone one.  You pick and choose the people you will come out and visit - and you like the quieter friends we have.  You have always been in the shadow of your brother Ginger, but not really.  We have always appreciated your quiet (but NOT standoffish) ways, and love and affection you show us with your little noises.  Now that you have diabetes, you have been so good about getting needles - never a twitch or trying to run away.  Thank you for being our wonderful furbaby.  We love you!Mom & Dad]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I AM A DIABETIC</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/268472/diary/My_name_is_smokey/176452</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 8 Jul 2006 09:06:55 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Smokey - Angel Dreamgirl #31 ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I wasn't feeling well several weeks ago, and my mom noticed right away.  She got me to the vet, and  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I wasn't feeling well several weeks ago, and my mom noticed right away.  She got me to the vet, and they really scared me!  They turned me over on my back to get some urine out, and then they took blood!  I got so stressed out, that I started to pant, and my heart started to race.... Vet gave me some oxygen and a relaxer injection, and after about 10 minutes, my mom came and I calmed down.  I was a little spaced from the relaxer, but was fine.  I had to go back a few days later, more blood was taken, and the vet told my mom that I am a diabetic.  The vet gave me my first insulin shot, and showed my mom how to do it.  Even after the first shot I was feeling better!  My mom has now given me my shots, and I don't even flinch!  I am feeling LOADS better - and hope to improve even more.  Of course, she is already treating my brother Ginger's CRF, so giving me a needle isn't a problem.  My mom just keeps telling me to be a good patient, and to lose weight.  HM, I'll try for the former, and we'll see about the latter.  All for now!  Gotta go lay on top of the vent with the AC coming out!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I am coming in to my own!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/268472/diary/My_name_is_smokey/161798</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 3 Jun 2006 08:41:35 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Smokey - Angel Dreamgirl #31 ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Well, not sure why, but I am being much more sociable lately... perhaps trying to create my own pers ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well, not sure why, but I am being much more sociable lately... perhaps trying to create my own personality!  My brother, Ginger, talks to my mom and dad.  They sneeze, he meows (says Bless You).  They say, I love you Ginger, he meows a response.  Well, after 10 years of telling me they love me, I am now responding (sometimes).  You should see the goofy smile on my mom's face when this happens!! I love her goofy smile, so I'll probably keep doing it, and hey, I have to at least TRY to keep up with my brother, Mr Personality.  All for now - gotta go for a nap!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I am Ginger's sister</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/268472/diary/My_name_is_smokey/123683</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 22 Feb 2006 17:08:32 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Smokey - Angel Dreamgirl #31 ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I am the healthy (albeit a little plump) one!  I am the quiet one.  A &quot;friend&quot; came to visit my mom  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I am the healthy (albeit a little plump) one!  I am the quiet one.  A "friend" came to visit my mom & dad when I was a kitten, and unbeknownst to them (and me) he brought his dog!  Scared me half to death, and I am still quite shy and timid.  I am starting (after 9 years) to get used to people, and will make an appearance when certain special friends, or family visit my parents.   I tend to be overshadowed by my brother, who is "Mr Personality" and makes friends with everyone.  I do hold my own, though, and get lots of loving from my mom & dad.  I love to be brushed, and have my tummy rubbed!!!]]></content:encoded>
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