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So we can relax!
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We of course remember always those who have left us. It has been almost two years since Sen-Chan went to the Bridge. Here he is, celebrating his first Christmas, still a kitten:
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Our Yuu-Chan has been gone only three short months and we miss him so terribly still. Here he is at Christmas last year:
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Not forgetting Ikkyu, whom none of us met but who filled #1's life with joy for 15 years before leaving for the Bridge in late August 2007.
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Our friends, including all of you whom we have met through the Blogosphere, make up our extended family, and it is a joy for us to know you all. A special thank you goes out from us today to Clive, Murray and their family from whom we received a great package in the mail this morning!
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I called Bibi-Chan over to help me check the contents out:
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Then Tama came over to inspect the glitter balls:
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And Sei-Chan got whapping!
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As for me, I just love my toy!
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Thank you, dear friends, for thinking of us and being so generous!
We would like to wish each and every pup, kitty and person a joyful New Year's Eve and first steps into 2011 filled with hope!