Remembering Rusty. One-year anniversary

Hi Everyone,
It was a year ago today that Rusty headed to the Bridge to join so many of his old pals and to take up his position in the Bridge Kitchen. It must have been a joyous welcome at the Bridge, but here we consoled each other in our grief. Since that day Rusty has sent us many signs of his love, the most recent last week at Camp, when another perfectly round little pine cone appeared perfectly centered at the beginning of the path to the cabin. Like the pine cone he sent us last summer, this one is just the size of his favorite bell balls. How wonderful!

In appreciation of Rusty and the 8 years of his long life that he shared with us, I would like to post this link to the Remembering Rusty slide show I made last fall: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Outq2v26tyCC-ZnjGvdNstrmnctHcRhQ/view?usp=sharing

We love you, Mr. Cat--our fine big cat, our excellent Chef, our LagoonMeister. Always in our hearts.

Ella & Edward

 

Even if they're gone, they're always with us!
Thanks Ella for sharing this!

I'd love to watch Rusty's slide show but I need permission; probably not shared!

 

Gizmo has been at the bridge a little over a month longer than Rusty and like your family, we still very much sense his presence with us. I pray that they always stay near to us and that we stay open to their signs.

 

Ella, wow, I can't believe it has been a year.

How sweet that Rusty left you another pinecone.

 

It is listed as "anyone with the link can view". I'll see if I can tweak it.

 

It's hard to believe it's been a year. Rusty was a special kitty and is truly missed. I'm glad you're getting signs.

I can't see the slideshow either.

 

I think it works now!

 

The antics of the big imp must be honoured. Put another dollar in the jar.

 

I can't believe it's been a year. Nice that Rusty continues to send you signs of his love for you.

 

It works beautifully.... all those precious souvenirs !! He's so cute when watching TV and drinking in his glass and all the others !!

 

Thought it was about that time. I remember the pine cone gift last year.

I still swoon over that tail, jealous that Neko sees it all the time now. She also ate from that same dish. We remember the love, that keeps us strong.

 

(((Ella) and I just posted a condo after 9 years. See we all come back full circle as I just mentioned how most of Max's friends are at the bridge with him. Many hugs. I am sure Rusty, Stu, Max, Moonie, Gabby, Scrabble, Bearman, ... and so so many more are enjoying themselves.

 

Rusty was a big beautiful kitteh. He has some great regal poses in many of those pictures. I went through the slideshow again today. He was lucky to have such a great home living with you. He looks so happy in all of the pictures.

 

I miss that big wegie, too. His tail and paws are very much like Gizmo's.

 

I always thought Rusty had a bit more Maine Coon than NFC. Our new kitty, Gus, is, I think, almost pure NFC. He even goes down trees head-first!

 

For a NFC, Gizmo really doesn't climb. He has no interest in the trees in the courtyard (and it's a good thing because I don't want him on the roof!).

 

Here's a pic of Gus, in case you missed it.

 

He's a very handsome guy. If he's at all like Gizmo, if you tell him he's handsome or better yet, gorgeous, he preens and purrs and lets me know that he deserves the compliment.

 

Yup, that's Gus. I'll tell him what you said.

 

(((Ella and Edward))))

I can’t believe it’s been a year since your very special boy passed. He is greatly missed here (as are you all) but I’m certain you are correct that the Kitchen Krewe is all happy to be reunited.

 

Dear Ella and Edward
I can’t believe it has been a year.
I’m sure all our kitties at the bridge are enjoying the master chef’s wonderful array of dishes.
Hugs

 

I miss your sweet boy! So many wonderful parties and sweet memories.

 

Thank you, dear friends, for helping us remember our boy. There are so many happy memories that we share here on the Board. Our kitties are precious--the extra-sweet ones who bring us new challenges every day, and our wonderful GAs, watching over us all.
s and scritches!

 

Hi Ella,

Can't believe it has been a year already.

Rusty was such a special kitty and a real trooper reversing the odds so many times. He must have a huge following over that bridge and I told Bronx to seek him out right away, I picture Rusty on top of a large rock sharing his wisdom & welcoming the newcomers.

It's so awesome that he shows his presence in a way only he could do.

 

{{{Ella and Edward)))
Hard to believe it’s been a year. Your photo tribute is as beautiful today as it was when you first shared it. I’m glad that Rusty is still giving you signs and that he guided you to Gus who is a truly magnificent fellow.

Hope you all are staying cool.
With lots of ❤️ and thanks from Steve,me and Sootie’s Tribe of the here and now and of the Spirit. ❤️

 

(((Ella and Edward))) I miss your precious boy so much. It has been a few months since Lucy went to the Bridge and James has pretty much adjusted now and found his own new routines, but I have started looking around a bit for a new little brother or sister for him. I hope you are enjoying life with Gus and that he has settled into all of your routines. Hugs to all of you!

 

I had the date written in my calendar, and Felix and I have been having conversations about Rusty all week (with a few tears and mews). Rusty has a very special place in our hearts. It was good to watch Rusty's slide show again, and I love to hear about the pinecones. The full moon is tonight, and Felix is eager for the Circle of Remembrance so that he can see Rusty and be shown again what a safe, happy place the Bridge is.

 

Wow - a whole year. Such a comfort that you are still getting some signs. Love that!!

 

I miss him too! I recently took a pic of my civie Ella sitting on a green pillow and thought of you both.

 

Thanks again, everyone. Since I posted Rusty's memorial I haven't been on the board at all: I have what seems to be Lyme Disease (maybe from a tick bite I got back in April). I tested negative (and titered negative), but the whole Lyme Disease thing is incredibly controversial at the moment. I hope to be back on my feet soon (am taking a course of antibiotics, just in case it is indeed Lyme) and in the meantime I'm thinking of all my FDMB friends.

p.s. Gus is taking good care of me!

 

I'm sorry you've not been well. I hope the antibiotics help. Glad that Gus (with Rusty's help, I'm sure) is taking good care of you.