From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=23">Kirk</a><BR>
Date: 20 February 2004<P>

Rhet,<BR>
sorry to hear about the loss of your feline...that can be really tough.  <BR>
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New Yorker's anniversary issue recently had a 2 page mini-graphic-novel by "Chris Ware" (amazing meloncholy artist who made "Jimmy Corrigan") about a woman and her romantic heartbreak follwoed by the loss of her cat. It was actually really moving. 
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=16">kevin urenda</a><BR>
Date: 20 February 2004<P>

Kirk, I actually liked all three of the embedded image-poems...  More than just a novelty, the images enhance the presentation in a way that I found touching.<BR>
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Misti<BR>
I think that is my problem lately - not enough margaritas.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=12">Tanqueray Cowboy</a><BR>
Date: 20 February 2004<P>

Kevin~<BR>
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Re: "I think that is my problem lately - not enough margaritas."<BR>
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Amen, brother.  Amen.<BR>
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Oh, to be in S. Padre or Port A with a few margs... or a bucket full of Coronas'n'lime!  &lt;sigh&gt;<BR>
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=328">Rhetoric</a><BR>
Date: 20 February 2004<P>

Kirk --<BR>
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Thanks for the words about my kitty. It actually is pretty bad for me. Very sudden. Very painful for her, and since I didn't know what was happening...all I could do is cry with her on my lap. She died before I got to the Vet on the stoop outside my apt.(the Vet said even if she had been in his office, he couldn't have helped). <BR>
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To say that I am sad would be a gross underestimation of my affection for her. I only had her for 7 years...but she brought me more joy and laughter than nearly anyone else in my life! She was more like a dog than a cat -- very playful and just wanted you to walk around holding her so she could see what was going on. We had like 25 or so nicknames for her -- variations of her name (Sprite) and other stuff. So last night I decided to write them all down. Here are a few: Spritey, The Sprite-tastic Kitty, Spriticus, Spritarific, The Shitty Kitty, The Velvetine Kitty (she was huge and looked liked the Velvetine Rabbit),Spritey-Tightey, The Shitarific Shitarooni, etc, etc.<BR>
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OK...enough, sorry. Have a good weekend Blenderites. I might have to consume some margaritas this weekend and just pretend that I am in So. Padre.<BR>
Jennifer
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=268">Misti</a><BR>
Date: 20 February 2004<P>

Jennifer,<BR>
I am so sorry to hear about your cat. I'm glad I was able to cheer you up with my Texas talk. The Riverwalk at Christmas...sigh. I miss Texas so much sometimes. <BR>
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Tanq~<BR>
Port Aransas...been there once, loved it. I think the restaurant was called The Boiling Pot. They dumped crawdads and potatoes and sausage and corn on the table. That was back in my Shiner Bock days. Now I'm strictly a Corona with salt and lime girl. A bucket of Corona...hot damn that sounds good.<BR>
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Kev~<BR>
are you in Texas now? If you're in town we should meet up at the Corner Pocket or Eclipse on Saturday night. Your wife might not like the Eclipse idea, though. Ha.<BR>
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=34">Just Some Girl</a><BR>
Date: 20 February 2004<P>

JEEEEEEZ!!!! I can't believe you didn't call me and tell me, after all we went through when Zelda died! I'm so sorry, dear.<BR>
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Prim, Lisa, the counselor and I are free...<BR>
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=220">wolfscreamer</a><BR>
Date: 20 February 2004<P>

What the hell is in a marguerita, ok I,m a wine drinker here but I,m feeling left out so I wanna know.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=220">wolfscreamer</a><BR>
Date: 20 February 2004<P>

Jon<BR>
<a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2004.02.20.05.03.834">I didnt know</a> <BR>
Powerful words.So much I would like to say to you here but this sounded far too personal and no comment wanted.
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=220">wolfscreamer</a><BR>
Date: 20 February 2004<P>

rthoseflipflops<BR>
<a href="/blend/wv.cgi?id=2004.02.19.20.50.8164">Classic</a> <BR>
Picture of the past.Nice work 
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1176">aparajita</a><BR>
Date: 20 February 2004<P>

wolfscreamer:  margarita's main ingredient (liquor) is tequila.  then you add some lime slush an some triple sec.  variations do occur, especially when you make fruity ones such as strawberry (personally, i don't think that should even be called a margarita).  
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=220">wolfscreamer</a><BR>
Date: 20 February 2004<P>

aparajita<BR>
Lime slush?<BR>
Triple sec?<BR>
And by the way your comment back a few .....(blushes)
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=900">RennieLorca</a><BR>
Date: 20 February 2004<P>

Jennifer~ I am also so sorry that you've lost your kitty. Mine disappeared while I was in the hospital and friends were taking care of my dog. Even thought I can't change the circumstances, I am still bothered by how this happened. They simply didn't know she still existed after 15 years since she would only come to me. She was outdoors when I had to be rushed to the emergency room and kept hospitalized. I was in no shape or even in the same state to tell friends to still put something out for her to eat. My dog also died a few months after I got out of the hospital. I spent a miserable month listening for her bark. One of the best things I did for myself was to go get another happy puppy. I was barely able to take care of myself, but he's been great therapy to recovery. A friend lost her elderly cats too close together. I saw to it that someone brought her a good cat since she is housebound. Pets are important to us as they give unconditional love and attention when we seem to need it most. I am sorry for your loss, Jen. I am also glad to see that you had a pet you cared for so much. Seems the ability to love and nurture takes practice. Pets are forgiving as we practice on them. Here's hoping you find another that needs your genuine affection. My mother has three formerly wayward cats that she's adopted that keep her busy daily as the family stays involved elsewhere. She'd say she'd gladly donate one to you, but I know that she'd no sooner give one of these companions up than she would to give one of her children away. So the grief for a pet is often traumatic beyond words with many folks. Glad you shared. Understanding and hugs to you ..... Rennie
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=29">~Harem~</a><BR>
Date: 20 February 2004<P>

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Thanks so much for the comments on my work -<BR>
"NO VACANCY" -  <BR>
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