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Here I would love to share with you our travels and adventures as international mushroom consultants. MEMOIRS about husband Pieter Vedder, who was a SCIENTIFIC PIONEER in Commercial Mushroom Cultivation Education. His practical handbook is in 9 languages and is called the MUSHROOM BIBLE: https://mariettesbacktobasics.blogspot.com/2020/08/modern-mushroom-growing-2020-harvesting.html

Monday, December 21, 2020

Kitties we Remember

 

Sweet Spooky II, on January 8, 2006

This precious fur baby died too young at age 4.5 because of Heartworm.

Our then vet, had not given us the right protection against it, only against ticks and flees, not including heartworm. So sad and since then I've always ordered my own prescription on line.


A young Barty, not yet two years old...
Always following us and wanting to be near us; like magnets!


Spooky II, proudly standing near his Papi!


Strange, our Spooky II got named Boots by the Humane Society...
The local newspaper's date was erroneous printed as October and it was Thursday, November 7, 2002.
A cute tuxedo cat-man!


Wearing my calf hair Escada boots, Escada pony hair leather skirt and the cuddly warm Mink coat that I inherited from dear friend Ellie as she, neither her daughter Elvira could fit into it any longer.

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28 comments:

  1. Dear Mariette,
    Wishing you and Pieter a joyous Holiday ~~~
    Love,
    Helen

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    1. Dearest Helen,
      Thank you so much and the same to you and yours!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  2. Hello Mariette, What a good-looking cat Spooky II was, and what a pity he had to go so early due to negligence. The weather here is now cold and damp, and I wish I had some of my heavier coats left in Cleveland--so many people think that places like Georgia, Taipei or Florida are tropical paradises with constant warm sunshine!
    --Jim

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    1. Dearest Jim,
      Spooky II was sure good looking and a smart and fun cat.
      We both remember all too well how cold it could be in central Java, even freezing up in the mountains! We had to wear a warm jacket early mornings. Also the dampness during the rainy season is a challenge. No, tropical paradises with constant sunshine exists only on tourist brochures...
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  3. Che bei ricordo Mariette.Ti auguro buone feste in serenità e tanta salute!OLga

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    1. Cara Olga,
      Davvero sono bei ricordi per sempre.
      Anche tutti voi auguro un Buon Natale.
      Abbracci,
      Mariette

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  4. Beautiful memories of your dear cats. Thank you, Mariette.

    God bless you and your family.

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    1. Dearest Victor,
      Yes, they are and such photos are priceless.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  5. You are so very organized with all your photos and memories. I have been trying to find pictures of Jingles when she was little but have absolutely no idea where they could be. Or did I not take too many? That would have been the time of cameras and still developing film which I miss doing.

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    1. Dearest Tammy,
      Thank you but that took quite some effort for making things all digital!
      With the help of our diaries through 2004 it is rather easy to go back to most things. Nowadays, there is a date/place and such on digital images.
      Wish that you would be able to retrieve those pictures of little Jingles! It helps so much after you loose them.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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    1. Dearest Anne,
      Thank you, they both were very sweet with each other as well!
      Fond memories of yesteryear...
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  7. Se siente mucha tristeza, cuando un animal de compañía se te muere. Ellos ya forman parte de la familia y siempre se recordarán.

    Besos

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    1. Querida Antónia,
      Sí, definitivamente son parte de la familia y se perderán mucho. Pero gracias a fotos y vídeos mantenemos vivos los recuerdos...
      Abrazos,
      Mariette

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  8. Aww, it's so lovely to see your beloved angel fur babies. ♥

    Merry Christmas to you both; have a lovely holiday!

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    1. Dearest Kim,
      Thank you so much and it does the heart some good for seeing them back on photo or video once in a while.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  9. Such precious memories of your lovely fur babies.
    Have a wonderful Christmas Mariette and Pieter.

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    1. Dearest Sami,
      Thank you and yes those are precious memories.
      Too late for mentioning Christmas right now, five days after having had NO INTERNET!
      So glad they came on Sunday morning to repair it.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  10. You are able to find out good things in every season.
    Merry Christmas to you.

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    1. Dearest RTC,
      That's what we always ought to look for in life!
      Thanks for the Merry Christmas and I only now can reply with the Internet working again after five days...
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  11. Such wonderful photos! It is sad your vet didn’t guide you to a protection against heart worm. Spooky II was a very handsome boy. Love the photos of you and Pieter with Spooky II and Barty.

    P.S. My coworker gave me a bottle of honey for Christmas. It looked somewhat familiar.. Of course, because it was honey by Blue Ridge Honey Company you posted about :-)

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    1. Dearest Tamago,
      Thank you and yes it is sure sad if you trust a professional and feel being let down... Such a high price to pay for it and Spooky II was a handsome boy.
      What a 'sweet' coincidence with the honey you received! You will enjoy it for substituting sugar and eating healthier.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  12. Dear Mariette.
    You have shared lovely photos of kitties, and both of you.
    Let's hope for a bright and happy New Year!

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    1. Dearest Tomoko,
      Thank you and wishing you and yours the very same for 2021!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  13. Well Well Well - A Timeless Photo There At The End - Love That Coat - Well Done

    Cheers

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    1. Dearest Travis,
      Thank you, late reply but only now after 5 days our Internet got restored...
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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Thanks for your visit and comment.

Mariette...

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