So, so far it looks like Speckles takes the Grand Matriarch status at 18+ and Fluffy gets the Grand Patriarch status at an estimated 18.

Seems there is quite the fight for the 16-17 year old status. When it comes down to whose birthday is when, you know you've got a close one. I don't know Peanut's exact date of birth, but she was about 8 weeks old during Christmas of '88 which would put her at just 17 recently.

I can't believe how well Samantha is holding up. She doesn't appear to have started the severe aging that I noticed in Tubby and that I can see in Twicket (because I know what to look for). I believe she will live to a ripe old age, which hopefully all the matriarchs and patriarchs will do!

Interesting though, how there seem to be so many more elderly ladies than gentleman here. Wonder if cats are like people and the ladies have a longer life span than the men?

Speckles, I would love for you to keep my sweatshirts warm for me. And I have a spot on the couch that would fit you perfectly, and one on the bed too, so come on down sweety!