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Beautiful, our pets do have a special magical place in our lives and they always go too soon ❤️

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Thank you. It sparks many memories for me and helps me be more tender with myself. Lovely night sky!

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Glad to hear that it's resonated with you, Graham. Thanks so much, as always, for reading.

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Oct 8Liked by Lindsay Johnstone

This reminded me of my week at Arvon a couple weeks ago. I was at the Hurst. And I'm sorry to hear of your cat. My old cat is sitting on my knee and he has a big growth on his side. I'm not sure how much longer we'll have him... It was lovely to read this though

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Oh, Lily. We love our old pets so much. Sending love to you and hope your wee moggy keeps well for a good bit longer.

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Sending you so much love, Lindsay. Take it so gently as you remember, love and say farewell to dear Ivo.

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Thanks, Janelle. X

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Oct 7Liked by Lindsay Johnstone

So long, wee Ivo 💛

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He was one of a kind, that cat

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Beautiful writing. But so sorry about Ivo xxx

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Oh, Wendy. You're a fellow cat person so you definitely get it xx

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Big love to you and your clan; pet friends are such a part of the family. Lots of love x

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Oct 6Liked by Lindsay Johnstone

I've had a wee cry pal. Love to you xxx

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Thanks, Al. He was one of a kind that cat xx

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Oct 6Liked by Lindsay Johnstone

Thank you for the well-timed reminder to do the thing (not just think it) and for a beautifully written account of your week in all its different parts.

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Thanks, Ellen. It's hard though, isn't it! We're all just trying... X

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Oct 6Liked by Lindsay Johnstone

Magic writing, thank you for taking us inside your thoughts and experiences. So sorry about Ivo, he sounds like a wonderful part of the family all these years. Sending love xx

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Thanks, Lyndsay. He was quite the cat. Not easy coming home to find him and all his stuff gone, but we press ahead. Xx

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Oct 6Liked by Lindsay Johnstone

Sorry for your loss 🙏

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Thanks, Bram x

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Oct 6Liked by Lindsay Johnstone

A wonderfully woven piece Lindsay. So sorry for Ivo x

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Thanks, Layla. He was a wee dude. X

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Oct 6Liked by Lindsay Johnstone

A fine beginning to be had. Everything seemed to balance out. And, what a lovely send off for Ivo—haiku and all.

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Oct 6Liked by Lindsay Johnstone

A really beautiful post, so sorry for Ivo 💕

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He was a one-off, Caro x

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Oct 6Liked by Lindsay Johnstone

Beautiful writing. Sorry for the loss of Ivo. ❤️

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Thanks, Kirsteen. We were amazed he survived us being away over the summer all told. X

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Oct 6Liked by Lindsay Johnstone

This was a lovely, moving read. Thank you for sharing the emotional balancing of your first week xx

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Thanks, Ruth. So glad that you found something in it x

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