John's gravestone

**Randi** · 04-10-2007, 01:26 PM

KK, yes I'm also glad that John made some impact on PT, and that so many liked him.

I often go back and read his posts myself.

As you know he is quite close to where I live, so go at least 2-3 times a week for a walk on the graveyard to "visit" him. This is what his grave looks like at the moment. I planted a dark red rose last autumn, I hope it will blossom beautifully this summer. On the other side of the stone, I put some Lavender down over Easter.

It had just started raining.

**ramanth** · 04-10-2007, 01:48 PM

Gorgeous!! I wish our cemetaries were full of color and headstones like that.

**lbaker** · 04-10-2007, 01:57 PM

I was just thinking about him yesterday Randi. I was smiling to myself over the "Princess Feline Cruise" thread and it made me feel so happy and smiley, inside and out

**Cinder & Smoke** · 04-10-2007, 01:58 PM

HI, John!

We sure *miss* you!

PS: You're lookin good!

/s/ Phred & the FurKids

**Randi** · 06-27-2007, 08:36 AM

I thought I'd post and say Happy Birthday dear John!

I miss you very much!

The rose I planted last autumn, is blossoming right in time, isn't that nice.

I've been to take a few pictures over the last few weeks, and you see the progress here.

This is a view from a distance.

This was taken about 2 weeks ago.

And these next ones about a week ago.

Here's a closer look

Yesterday, in full bloom

It's pouring down with rain and fits my sad mood, but I'll go over a little later to say Hi!

**Randi** · 06-27-2007, 08:38 AM

It's quite a big churchyard, and there are squirrels too. I got a few snaps of them.

This one is eating.

And this got scared and climbed a tree.

Aren't they cute!

**lbaker** · 06-27-2007, 08:42 AM

Randi, this is sad and beautiful and heartfelt all at the same time. I do understand only too well

Life and love go on ~ thankfully.

**slick** · 06-27-2007, 11:33 AM

I'm sure there is a big partee going on up there for such a "speshul" guy. Down here, you never walk alone for John is right beside you every minute of every day. Those flowers are absolutely beautiful and isn't is wonderful that the roses should wait until just this day to bloom?? Coincidence?? I think not!

Big {{{hugs}}} to you my dear friend on this bittersweet day. ♥♥

**gini** · 06-27-2007, 11:33 AM

Randi, what a beautiful rose. I cannot believe that it would bloom perfectly in time for John's birthday.

I think all of us miss John, but we have such wonderful memories here at PT of his "tails".

Thanks for sharing these photos with us. ♥♥♥