IKKYU, the one who started it all, fierce and utterly devoted, lived in big cities most of his life. In Tokyo we were in a flat but he would occasionally take a stroll in the lovely garden, in a harness:
He liked to hang out there, in the bushes, watching the world go by and saying hello to his woofie friends, a Golden Retriever and an Afghan Hound!
SEN-CHAN was the only Poupounette member who had a free pass to the outside because he could always be trusted to come back as soon as he was called. He loved to go exploring, often leading Tommy and our then neighbour, Madrac, on adventures.
This is probably the most beautiful photo of him outside:
Just like Sen-Chan himself, it has a magical quality about it.
Last but not least is our YUU-CHAN. Even though it has now been six months since he went to the Bridge, we feel his absence so sharply each and every day. It is as though the hole he left will never be filled. Yuu-Chan loved everyone and everything, and although he never roamed the countryside like Sen-Chan, he loved to sit in the run:
We miss you all, our Forever Boys.
Such beautiful boys!
ReplyDeleteOH they all were such beautiful cats!
ReplyDeleteAll Beautiful boys and photos. Thanks to share with us.
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Rumblemum know so much what you mean, the loss of Inigo hit her so hard today out of the blue. Our friends at the bridge are never forgotten and always in our hearts.
ReplyDeleteIt's good to remember the ones who came before. Except I do not have any good memories of my brother poo-face Salvador.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant post! Thank you for sharing your special ones with us! Hope you have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteP.s - Yup mommy left even after showing her that pity look..
I might try hiding one of her shoes next time!
Cheers,
Maxx
Thanks fur sharing all those special purrrrrs with us!
ReplyDeleteHugz&Khysses,
Khyra
PeeEssWoo: Hi Tommy! GUESS WHAT THE APRIL FOOL'S FAIRY BROUGHT ME OVFUR NIGHT??? IT IS WHITE OUT THERE!
Hm. A bitter sweet post with beautiful photos.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my human blog. I know what you mean by your FaceBook comment. I wish I had your forethought because mine got out of control.
~Lisa Co9T
Such beautiful Rainbow bridge boys, and a lovely post to remember them. Special purrs for #1.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful rememberance of three very special souls. Thankyou for sharing them with us again.
ReplyDeleteLove that name. The Rainbow gang. What a nice tribute to some very handsome boys. It is so much fun to do some remembering. Thanks. Take care.
ReplyDeleteWe're sorry we didn't get to meet Ikkyu or Sen-Chan, although mum used to lurk before she had us and she did see him sometimes.
ReplyDeleteYuu-Chan is the only boy we knew and he was such a gentle character.
#1 - we know you must miss them all so much just as our mum misses the ones who "came before".
Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx
They are truly beautiful boys. The best part of this dear blog and pictures is..they were deeply loved and loved you back just as much.
ReplyDeleteThat picture of Sen-Chan is magical. One of THE prettiest I have seen.
xoxox
Oh lovely! These boys left us with good memories, yes they still hurt at times but the good times are never forgotten.
ReplyDeleteMom was just thinking yesterday about Caesar and Princess... they lived to 17 and 19 and oh so many -- so so many good memories
bonks for a happy sunny week-end
Great tribute!and adorable Yuu Chan
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AW, those are great pictures and great memories.
ReplyDeletePurrs,
JB
So bootiful.
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice way to remember. Mommy says she thinks of her Angels every day, too.
ReplyDeleteSuch handsome boys. Good to remember those who came before. Mom is thinking of Q a lot these days. We're not sure why, but he was truly special, like Ikkyu, Sen-chan and Yuu-chan.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful boys! RIP...
ReplyDeleteEach beautiful and stunning in his own way!!! You sure do have some fantastic memory photos.
ReplyDeleteWoos ~ Phantom, Thunder, and Ciara
What beautiful photos to remember them by. They are all so special.
ReplyDeleteI can imagine how you must miss them all. They all were so special in their own ways.
ReplyDeleteOuw lives awe all bettew fow having known you bootiful boyz fow even a showt time..too showt in many cases, but so deew.
ReplyDeleteIkkyu,Sen-Chan and Yuu-Chan will always live in the sun's ways and in ouw heawts
smoochie sniffly kisses
ASTA
We love to see those who have gone before. We still enjoy then and love them. We met you when Yuu passed He gave us the precious gift of his family as he crossed the bridge. We thank him and will always say his name and remember him. He has his own place in our hearts.
ReplyDeletePrecious beings. My heart felt pulled to them each. Sen-Chan, in that moment of time, was in bliss.
ReplyDeleteWe love the picture of Sen-Chan in the grass. The boys are hoping for a cat run this summer. We shall see!
ReplyDeleteThank you for this lovely post. Your angels will be with you forever.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful post of memories.
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