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January 21, 2006
21st Jan
Thank you so much, everyone, for your kind, comforting words. Mum reads here and I know she will be touched too. Harvey did indeed shuffle off his mortal coil this afternoon (helped, in the end, by the vet), and is already buried in her garden with a new rose bush on top. He was a wonderful pet, gave so much happiness, and it is only right we shed a few tears for him. Also right that we dry our eyes and smile because he lived the best possible life, and had a quiet, calm end.
The sun came out, and I spent the afternoon looking at this. I love a good edge... will knit and rip endlessly, with increasing frustration, until arriving at last at the solution. It's always worth it - the difference between something to wear and something to cherish is in the details.
Posted by Anna at January 21, 2006 06:08 PM
Comments
Mightn't you want to block or steam that front piece to make fitting the edge a bit easier?
Posted by: B. at January 21, 2006 07:06 PM
*hugs* for you and your mom...
Posted by: Chris at January 21, 2006 07:17 PM
Peace to sweet Harvey.
Your sweater is looking beautiful. I love that stitch pattern, love the edge...
Posted by: Mary-Heather at January 21, 2006 08:02 PM
My dearest condolences to you and your family on Harvey's passing. My sister's beloved puffer fish of six years, Valentine, also passed away this week.
May Harvey and Valentine live happily ever after in pet heaven.
Posted by: parikha at January 21, 2006 09:23 PM
sorry to hear about harvey, but i am very glad you are doing ok.
Posted by: jacqueline at January 21, 2006 10:06 PM
Sorry about Harvey, may he rest in peace. Rest assured he had a great life and will continue living on the otherside.
Posted by: Rhonda at January 21, 2006 10:29 PM
sorry to hear about harvey! he was such a cutie.
Posted by: kris at January 21, 2006 11:49 PM
RIP, Harvey. It was always a pleasure to see him on your website.
In other, happier news: will this sweater pattern one day be for purchase? Because it is GORG!
Posted by: Christina at January 21, 2006 11:51 PM
I'm sorry about Harvey. There's definitely something to be said about knowing when the time for a graceful exit has come, but it doesn't make watching the departure any less painful. For your sakes' I'm sorry to see him go; for his sake, I'm glad it was when he decided he was ready. Having done both that way and the quick, traumatic way . . . nature's timing is definitely better! God Bless, Harvey!
Posted by: --Deb at January 22, 2006 04:11 AM
Hugs again for you and your family.
And that's beautiful.
Posted by: Scout at January 22, 2006 04:24 AM
Sorry to hear about Harvey. It sounds like he will be remembered with great fondness and had a happy life.
Posted by: Mary at January 22, 2006 09:52 AM
My sympathy to you and your family on Harvey's passing - he was a very handsome puss and sounds to have been a cat on whom my two naughty black kittens could stand to model themselves!
A peaceful death with time to say goodbye to those who have loved you is a comfort at least. As I say, lots of sympathy to you all.
Posted by: Kitty at January 22, 2006 10:45 AM
My cat and I send you our sympathy too.
Posted by: Bouks at January 22, 2006 04:41 PM
My regards to you and your family for gentle Harvey. It sounds like he had a full, comfortable life with the people he loved. May his roses always bloom for you!
Posted by: henri-v at January 22, 2006 09:47 PM
So sorry for the loss of your sweet Harvey. I hope that your family will have years of warm memories as you look at the beautiful roses on his rose bush. My condolences.
Posted by: Robin at January 23, 2006 01:51 AM
May Harvey rest in peace.
Posted by: jess at January 24, 2006 12:42 PM