Wednesday, 19 January 2011

Way-Back Wednesday


#1 here. The other day, I was going through some old photo files on my computer and found this lovely portrait of Ikkyu, my first cat:


The photo was taken on November 1, 2003. We were already living here in France at the time and Ikkyu was a very healthy 11-year old. He was a wonderful companion, devoted and sweet, but only to me! Definitely a one-person cat!


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25 comments:

  1. NAK and The Residents of The Khottage Now With KhattleDog!19 January 2011 at 12:45

    What a handsome fella - khat or not ;-)

    Hugz&Khysses,
    Khyra
    PeeEssWoo: Hi Tommy - and speaking of handsome....

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  2. Catio Tales19 January 2011 at 12:47

    What a handsome thoughtful chap. Very noble looking.

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  3. Raymond and Busby19 January 2011 at 14:19

    Ikkyu was very handsome, we love his white-furred chin.

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  4. Hannah and Lucy19 January 2011 at 14:46

    Wasn't he a beautiful mancat - he had such lovely eyes. We wonder what Illyu would think about all your furries now.
    btw the word verification is
    chanitio

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  5. Cory19 January 2011 at 15:06

    So handsome!

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  6. Kari19 January 2011 at 15:27

    Arrestingly beautiful boy! Such an air of mystery and reserve about him. His big luminous eyes the only tip-off that he is deep in thought. What a treat to be so loved by an animal. You were blessed.

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  7. Gemini and Ichiro19 January 2011 at 17:08

    Such a handsome cat!

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  8. Two French Bulldogs19 January 2011 at 17:45

    He sure is a beauty
    Benny & Lily

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  9. Asta19 January 2011 at 18:14

    Mommi loves looking at old photos , but usually winds up getting all teawy aftew.
    Ikkyu looked like a most bootiful kitteh and I'm suwe gave you lots of love
    smoochie kisses
    ASTA

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  10. Sparkle19 January 2011 at 20:18

    What a handsome boy Ikkyu was! My human heard that Abys and Somalis tended to be one-person cats, which is why she got me. My feeling about it is that means I am basically "stuck" with her.

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  11. Cat19 January 2011 at 21:37

    Gorgeous. Just gorgeous!! Mom said that it is interesting to see how Ikkyu has a white chin and jaw line...did he always have that because Mom could swear that my jaw line has gotten whiter with age so she was wondering if Ikkyu's did too. He sure is beautiful. Of course, I am terribly partial to you Abbys being one myself. You are the ultimate in beautiful cats there in your house...I'm also impressed by how well you guys get along with the canine. I manage to occasionally hiss at ours, but I would NEVER think to sleep near him or against him!! Heaven forbid!! Sure, your canine seems like a pretty nice guy...ours is a raging maniac..hyper spastic livewire...ach, what are us aging cats to do??? Vidock is so handsome...we love to see pictures of him though I'm sure both Lautrec and I would be scared out of our minds if we happen to be near him!! So much for being tough kitties, eh? Purrs to you all, from all of us. Tiny, Lautrec and Ellwood the dawg

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  12. ♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥19 January 2011 at 21:38

    What a handsome AND sweet boy Ikkyu was - even way back then you were getting gorgeous photos:)

    Woos ~ Phantom, Thunder, and Ciara

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  13. Katnip Lounge19 January 2011 at 21:59

    What a wonderful experience it must have been to be the Assigned Person to such a handsome loving boy. Ikkyu sounds like he was a one in a million Cat.

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  14. Clive20 January 2011 at 00:51

    Ikkyu was very handsome! We always love looking back at photos ... memories are so important.

    take care
    Clive and Murray

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  15. Angel Simba20 January 2011 at 01:45

    What a beautiful cat Ikkyu was, and a lovely photograph of him as well.

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  16. Marlene20 January 2011 at 02:31

    What a handsome cat... so soulful and wise. I bet you got lost in his eyes numerous times, #1!

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  17. LP20 January 2011 at 02:37

    What a beautiful boy!My husband's favourite breed is the Abysinian.We think they are beautiful too!
    The critters in Critter Cottage

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  18. KB20 January 2011 at 06:01

    He was so handsome. Isn't it wonderful to be the "chosen being" for an animal?

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  19. san20 January 2011 at 06:29

    He was very handsome for sure.

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  20. dArtagnan Rumblepurr/Diego Hamlet Moonfur20 January 2011 at 08:44

    Such a gentle face, and a sweet expression!

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  21. Luna und Luzie20 January 2011 at 09:54

    This is a lovely photo, thanks for sharing !
    He was a beautiful cat. Love the expression of his face.

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  22. Teddy Westlife20 January 2011 at 10:24

    He was a handsome boy!

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  23. Sagira21 January 2011 at 01:10

    What a handsome boy.

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  24. JB's Big and Small Worlds21 January 2011 at 23:23

    Just gorgeous! You must have such wonderful memories of him!
    --JB

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  25. Goldie, Shade and Banshee26 January 2011 at 11:10

    What a wonderful, peaceful portrait of Ikkyu.

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