tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7184126423669640998.post6613673589798138307..comments2024-03-27T17:04:45.202-04:00Comments on Blue Starr Gallery: Binky's StumpLinda Starrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04364078667554676592noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7184126423669640998.post-50813829947057465062009-09-16T14:05:40.119-04:002009-09-16T14:05:40.119-04:00Hi Peter, I was momentarily confused as I know ano...Hi Peter, I was momentarily confused as I know another Peter and in my mind I thought it was him but he lives here locally and never comments on my blog. Then I saw it was you. Aren't cats amazing - and yes one should never give up - I have so many stories in that regard I could fill a book up. thanks we are madly packing and dealing with all the other details. I will post more about that as the time grows near for us to leave. Hope all is well with you and Laura and both of your art pursuits.Linda Starrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04364078667554676592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7184126423669640998.post-54492034243750342832009-09-16T06:13:35.164-04:002009-09-16T06:13:35.164-04:00Wonderful about Binky. Amazing what cats will get...Wonderful about Binky. Amazing what cats will get through. It also illustrates that one should never give up!<br /><br />All the best with your packing and your planning. Hope you have a great and wonderful adventure!Peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03078608554226394069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7184126423669640998.post-23661737350682695602009-09-15T19:22:10.311-04:002009-09-15T19:22:10.311-04:00Hi Cynthia, thanks, I thought about micro chipping...Hi Cynthia, thanks, I thought about micro chipping and in the future I would do it, but in this case it wouldn't have helped at all.Linda Starrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04364078667554676592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7184126423669640998.post-34556140397301763492009-09-15T18:18:38.366-04:002009-09-15T18:18:38.366-04:00What a great story and a happy ending! It's m...What a great story and a happy ending! It's my worst fear that one of my dogs will escape the house and get lost...cynthiahttp://coloradoartstudio.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7184126423669640998.post-90427807861793091012009-09-15T17:17:52.479-04:002009-09-15T17:17:52.479-04:00Hi Pat, glad you enjoyed the story, I sure enjoyed...Hi Pat, glad you enjoyed the story, I sure enjoyed your blog too. I am sure my cats would enjoy meeting your cats. You avatar looks a bit like Binky.Linda Starrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04364078667554676592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7184126423669640998.post-65480936655657313432009-09-15T15:49:41.307-04:002009-09-15T15:49:41.307-04:00I loved the Binky story, and the favorable, if del...I loved the Binky story, and the favorable, if delayed, outcome. He's a walking miracle!<br /><br />Thanks for your visit to my 'cat' post and your nice comment. Always appreciated.<br /><br />Hugs to Binky and Betty from me, and greetings to them from Sweetie Pie, Missy and Squeak.Pat - Arkansashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11623638376731374600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7184126423669640998.post-36339674651541261562009-09-15T14:23:03.706-04:002009-09-15T14:23:03.706-04:00Hi Patti, sometimes there is a happy ending to tru...Hi Patti, sometimes there is a happy ending to true stories and this was one, so glad you enjoyed it. Thanks so much and Binky has had a good life since then for sure. He is a sweet cat even though he does try to hoard his food from my other two cats, but I can't blame him for that.Linda Starrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04364078667554676592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7184126423669640998.post-57148582913001934282009-09-15T13:53:41.439-04:002009-09-15T13:53:41.439-04:00Hi Kat, so sad what folks will do to cats, if only...Hi Kat, so sad what folks will do to cats, if only they could suffer the same as they inflict. Any person who harms a helpless animal isn't a good person in my book no matter what type of creature. I am so sorry to hear what your cat had to suffer. I am very particular when I let my cats out and we have three acres here and it is fenced, but they are in when I am gone and always in at night. They mostly stay on the patio by the studio all day any way, but they like the outdoor fresh air. They usually go out for 2 hours in the morning, come in and then out for about an hour in the late afternoon. thx for stopping by.Linda Starrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04364078667554676592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7184126423669640998.post-35257489397736932572009-09-15T12:38:44.161-04:002009-09-15T12:38:44.161-04:00That was a beautiful(happy ending) well told story...That was a beautiful(happy ending) well told story. You had me glued to the screen.<br />When there is no resloution, it is awful. Not knowing is horrid. Your refusal to quit looking is what brought him home.<br />Cats can survive better than dogs in the wild, but not in the type of winter you described.<br />Loved seeing that well fed belly sprawled on the floor.<br />Thanks for the great ending.Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7184126423669640998.post-79816591638805341952009-09-15T10:58:00.964-04:002009-09-15T10:58:00.964-04:00Hi Bambi (Susie?), Thanks so much, I love telling ...Hi Bambi (Susie?), Thanks so much, I love telling this story. Binky was staying inside till we moved here; now he goes out for a short time in the morning. He overheats very easily so I bring him in when it starts to get hot. He was scared for the longest time but then our cat Butter adopted us and Butter brought Binky out of his shell. The story of Butter will be another cat story soon.Linda Starrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04364078667554676592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7184126423669640998.post-32525075246212572432009-09-15T10:54:55.977-04:002009-09-15T10:54:55.977-04:00Hi Linda!
I have 4 cats and they are all indoors,...Hi Linda!<br /><br />I have 4 cats and they are all indoors, due largely to my experiences with outdoor cats as a kid. We had our beloved Atocha die because he was beaten with a stick by some sadist. He disappeared over night and then showed up on our porch with his back end crushed. The vet said it looked like a beating rather than a car accident. Atocha spent the next few days on my bed and had to be taken to the vet to be expelled to clear him of waste, but he just could not survive. We loved him dearly and will never forget him. I was about 15 years old at the time.<br />Two of my husband's parents' cats were lost (presumably to predators) in the northern region of Ontario (where we are from). We are adamant about keeping our 4 inside, but they do have plenty of windows and nature to view--they just can't get up close.<br /><br />I was so relieved to read that you found poor, Binky. Cats are resilient, that's for sure.<br /><br />Thanks for visiting Poetikat's Invisible Keepsakes. I appreciate your comment.<br /><br />KatKat Mortensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877694888419628533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7184126423669640998.post-34367422403119988002009-09-15T10:09:26.762-04:002009-09-15T10:09:26.762-04:00What a great story! I'm so happy you found him...What a great story! I'm so happy you found him. I almost cried when I read it wasn't Binky at the shelter. Does he stay inside now or still go out? I'd think he'd be scared...<br />Anyway thanks for stopping by my blog and commenting!rxBambihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14334316477460537688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7184126423669640998.post-76081123256218747282009-09-14T21:05:03.796-04:002009-09-14T21:05:03.796-04:00Hello Sapphire, thanks so much about my cat story....Hello Sapphire, thanks so much about my cat story. I really enjoyed visiting your blog and seeing all the gardens and the bridges. Years ago I worked as a traveling photographer and each city I visited I would make a point of visiting nearby public gardens. I love your description of folks visiting your blog releasing a little stress. Gardens truly are a beauty to appreciate as much as we can, whenever we can. I will be moving soon and hope to set up a new place to work in clay and be able to pursue my clay art much more in the future. Thanks for visiting, come back again.Linda Starrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04364078667554676592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7184126423669640998.post-60500831709850728752009-09-14T19:51:12.198-04:002009-09-14T19:51:12.198-04:00Hello Linda Starr.
What a touching story!! And ho...Hello Linda Starr.<br /><br />What a touching story!! And how lucky you and your cat!! <br />I understand very well how you were worried about Binky at that time. In the early days when my cat came to my place, she often went out at night for many hours. So I was madly worried about her then. <br /><br />I've read some of your posts on clay artworks. I love clay art!!☆sapphirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13444996989089740303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7184126423669640998.post-61291934124111371232009-09-14T13:20:02.187-04:002009-09-14T13:20:02.187-04:00Oh Patricia, another lost cat, perhaps he adopted ...Oh Patricia, another lost cat, perhaps he adopted another family in the neighborhood. I hope you hear where he went. Some time in the future I'll tell the story about Butter, you will like that one too. We left one of our cats in Arkansas when we left, Cruiser and the people who bought our home just loved her. The posters with photos really help, try it.<br /><br />Hi Tina, thanks, cats are really special, they know when you aren't feeling well, they are very intuitive. I was raised with dogs and love them, but I am a cat lover too.<br /><br />Hi Meredith, thanks, yes Binky is lucky and when I got him back I was thinking that I was very lucky too - I just couldn't believe my luck.Linda Starrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04364078667554676592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7184126423669640998.post-53708480450831671272009-09-14T12:48:56.317-04:002009-09-14T12:48:56.317-04:00What a lucky, lucky cat!What a lucky, lucky cat!cookingwithgashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11456258592273328486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7184126423669640998.post-73946774214072365072009-09-14T12:16:05.775-04:002009-09-14T12:16:05.775-04:00I'm thinking it might be time get some more ca...I'm thinking it might be time get some more cats:)tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7184126423669640998.post-6580179903493884752009-09-14T11:47:44.704-04:002009-09-14T11:47:44.704-04:00wow, great story. When we started our transition t...wow, great story. When we started our transition to the coast, we left our cat in Bakersfield with our friends who are renting our house. We were back and forth so much that we knew it would drive our kitty crazy. She's so bonded to our old neighborhood and we think has several other "homes" in the hood. Anyway, after about two months, she quit coming home and we figure she either settled in somewhere else... or... I'm going back there tomorrow. Maybe she'll show up!Patricia Griffin Ceramicshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11205981725964222971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7184126423669640998.post-64136343146311528042009-09-14T11:06:23.796-04:002009-09-14T11:06:23.796-04:00Oh Mary, thanks so much. I am so sorry your cat ha...Oh Mary, thanks so much. I am so sorry your cat has gone missing; I do hope you get him back. Don't give up hope and try putting up the posters with a photo (I got a dog back after three months that way once), checking with all your neighbors, the animal shelter regularly and local veternarians too. Sometimes folks bring cats there. I am thinking good thoughts for you to get your cat back.Linda Starrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04364078667554676592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7184126423669640998.post-9391814018739098542009-09-14T10:46:57.441-04:002009-09-14T10:46:57.441-04:00Hi Pam, thanks, I am so glad you got your kitty ba...Hi Pam, thanks, I am so glad you got your kitty back, another great cat story. Cats, heck every animal, are truly wonderful. <br /><br />Hi Tina, thanks, yes Shannon is a special person and I am thankful every day for people like her. You think voles are bad try gophers, they are the worst for gardens.Linda Starrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04364078667554676592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7184126423669640998.post-14820670228221395632009-09-14T10:45:28.759-04:002009-09-14T10:45:28.759-04:00A nice story Linda, and you tell it so well. It gi...A nice story Linda, and you tell it so well. It gives hope since I recently had a cat go missing. No sign of him and it's been over a month. I fear there may be a coyote lurking the neighborhood. Give Binky a hug for me!Mary Caminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06723247629410829428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7184126423669640998.post-10388934187723790932009-09-14T10:00:12.606-04:002009-09-14T10:00:12.606-04:00So sweet and most lucky you got Binky back. That S...So sweet and most lucky you got Binky back. That Shannon was a very good samaritan to call you!tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7184126423669640998.post-16040388479703648422009-09-14T09:55:15.919-04:002009-09-14T09:55:15.919-04:00What a wonderful story. Give some love to Binky fr...What a wonderful story. Give some love to Binky from me :-)<br />I lost a kitty back in March, she bolted out the front door the same night she was given to us for safe keeping. I was devistated. It was cold and it snowed. We trapped and released every cat in the neighborhood with a racoon trap baited with a can of cat food. Finally after a week of bad weather and glimpses of our missing cat, and hearing her cry at night but too scared to come to us, we caught her. She was thin and cold. It was so hard because she was new too us, did not know us well. She is now a happy part of the family, and doesn't even think about going outside anymore.Indian Creek Studioshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02480373054786844915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7184126423669640998.post-61172185741612651432009-09-14T08:37:38.599-04:002009-09-14T08:37:38.599-04:00Hi Mary, thanks, yes, cats do have several lives, ...Hi Mary, thanks, yes, cats do have several lives, we don't always know about them.<br /><br />Hi Judy, thanks, you're probably right, your dog thouht you were going to get lost again and was afraid he couldn't find you.Linda Starrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04364078667554676592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7184126423669640998.post-6661606063106457582009-09-14T07:08:03.709-04:002009-09-14T07:08:03.709-04:00Great story -- I had a dog I lost for six months &...Great story -- I had a dog I lost for six months & got back -- those lost pets keep a memory of their struggles I think. My dog wanted to always be right beside me -- I think he thought I was lost! lolJudy Shrevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13817638135856406785noreply@blogger.com