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It's nice to know that even when things are pretty grim, it's still possible to laugh. It's a very sad time for my family at the moment because my little brother passed away at the weekend. But despite lots of grieving people around, my mum's cat wasn't deterred in his attempts to find an unguarded glass of water to drink from. He has a bowl of fresh water of his own, but a drinking glass on a table, even if it only has a few sips in it, right at the bottom, is irresistible. We were in the middle of some sad reminiscence when we noticed he'd jammed his head so far into the glass he'd had to fold his ears right back on his head. And when he lifted his head, the glass came with him. Sorry the photo is so blurry; I was laughing when I took it. (click on the thumbnail to see a bigger version.)
Update: Thank you all for the kind words. I'm never sure whether to mention personal stuff like this, but on the other hand, some of the people who read the blog are distant friends who stop by to stay in touch. Plus, I mention a lot of the other bits and pieces that are going on in my life, so why would I leave out the big stuff?
Comments: 13
So sorry to hear this, Rob.
Posted by: fiona robyn on May 7, 2009 12:28 PM
I'm so sorry for your loss, Rob. But I too am laughing at the cat picture.
Posted by: KatharineC on May 7, 2009 01:12 PM
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss, it must be a terrible time for you and your family, but you're right, that is a funny picture.
Posted by: Kathy K on May 7, 2009 01:41 PM
Condolences Rob. Terrible news.
Posted by: George Mann on May 7, 2009 03:43 PM
Sorry for your lost mate. Look after yourself.
Posted by: Richard Wright on May 7, 2009 03:50 PM
So sorry to hear this very sad news, Rob. This must be such a difficult time for you and your family. But I admire you greatly for your ability to still raise a smile.
Posted by: Thomas Emson on May 7, 2009 04:15 PM
Best wishes, at this very sad time for you and your family.
Posted by: Paul on May 7, 2009 04:46 PM
Rob- what a twelve months your family has had. I'm so sorry. The cat is doing exactly what is required of it as this moment. Cats know, you know.
Posted by: Paula on May 7, 2009 06:41 PM
I'm very sorry to hear this sad news, Rob.
Posted by: Sarah Stovell on May 7, 2009 06:52 PM
I'm so very sorry, Rob. I'm glad you can still find a smile.
Posted by: S. Roit on May 8, 2009 03:37 PM
I like it how the writing on the magazine the glass is sitting on says 'comfort and style'. Cats know where it is at.
Chin up, Sir. x
Posted by: Jenn on May 9, 2009 12:59 PM
I loved the photo, and I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. I hope you feel the Snowbooks community is with you at this time.
Posted by: alastair sim on May 9, 2009 10:17 PM
Rob, belatedly because my computer's been broken, sympathetic thoughts at what must be an awful time for you. Would send you a photo of my golden retrievers smiling to accompany the daft cat if I could.
Posted by: Sarah Bower on May 13, 2009 03:44 PM