John intended to post this

[Randi]

Fister has never been a very playful cat, after all these years he is still pretty nervous, but he seems very happy and contented with his lot in his 5-star residence. In the early days he had a scrappy little bit of string that we had found in the yard, and he used to love racing around after it. Later on he got very attached to a little ball of wool, constantly pushing it under the furniture so that he could fetch it out again. But apart from that his favorite past times were chilling out on the bed with us and trading headbumpies.

But recently a local supermarket had a good offer for a cat tree (under $15!) so I raced out on my bicycle in the freezing cold to get it. Finally, we thought, a toy that Fister would like!
But … did he like it - was he happy? HA!

He has completely ignored it. He gave it a quick sniff when we erected it, and since then he's acted as if it just didn't exist! It's got a lovely little mousy thing hanging on a string (though that wouldn't last two seconds if he decided to go for it), a cosy little box to hide in, and a lovely rope covered scratching pole. The only thing he has shown even the faintest interest in is of course - THE BOX it came in!

I've always liked the fact that he was such an independent guy, that's what having a cat is all about, the challenge was enjoyable. But I must admit that he can be really, really frustrating sometimes nowadays.


Grrrrrrrrrrr!

The above was on the desktop, and I'm sure John meant to post it. I added the pictures only.






The only reason Fister went up there was that we'd put a few shrimps on top

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Aw, Randi, THANK YOU for posting this.
I'm sitting here grinning with tears in my eyes. It's like getting a present from you and John. So wonderful that we have at least one more of his Fister tails!
(((HUGS)))

[Uabassoon]

Aww what cute pictures, it's nice to see Fister around.

Thank you so much for posting this and sharing with us.

[catlover4ever]

Randi, thank you for sharing the story and pictures with us. (((hugs)))

[RICHARD]

Thank you.

And how is Fister?

[LoudLou]

Thank you, Randi. For posting for John. My heart is smiling but my eyes are leaking.


Glad to see you checking in.

[K9soul]

Randi, I had gone back and read all of John's Fister tales a couple weeks or so ago. Thank you so much for posting this parting gift of John's. It is equally wonderful and painful, having both tears and smiles as I read it. Thank you so much for sharing this, and gentle hugs to you. It is so very good to see you again.

[carole]

Randi that was so special to read, and lovely that you posted it, I felt sad and happy at the same time, his story was cute and typical of a kitty, wasn't it? it would have been a hard thing for you to do, we really appreciate it,John will continue to be in our hearts and memories here on PT, and we are all here for you anytime.

[Vio&Juni]

John left a nice present for all of us - another Fister tale. Thank you, Randi, for posting it.

Fister looks cute trying to reach that top.

[Edwina's Secretary]

Randi....thank you for posting John's tail of his beloved Fister....

Maybe one day Fister will decide to play on his cat tree!

[aly]

Thank you Randi. *HUGS* and prayers for you.

[catmandu]

Thank You,So Much,Randi,for posting,that,and we are so glad,to see that post,and to hear from John.and,to hear from You,as well.

[slick]

I'm sorry, but I just don't have many words right now.

Thanks for posting this Randi.

luv
slick xoxoxo

[tatsxxx11]

Oh Randi What a beautiful last gift, one final Fister Tail John left for us. Thank you so much for sharing it with us all, and the precious pictures of Fister too. It's as though he were right here with us. But then again he is, isn't he? You are in my heart and mind every day, friend. It's so good to have your beautiful spirit back here with us. Love and warm hugs, Sandra

[gini]

Randi, Sandra has said exactly what I was rummaging around in my mind for..................

BEAUTIFUL SPIRIT!

That is what each of you brought individually to Pet Talk. It has been so difficult for all of us to lose John..........

But if we were to lose your beautiful spirit too..........it would just be too much.

Thank you for sharing John's pictures and story of Fister..........we will be seeing more of Fister through you I hope.