Thursday, August 19, 2010

Blogoversary & Sad News

Today is my THREE year Blogoversary! Isn't that cool? I can't believe I have been blogging that long. I have met some great woofies, and even kitties (after all, Millie is my fur cousin).

But while it is a really cool day for me, I have some really sad news. Two of our blogger buddies have gone to the Rainbow Bridge. The first is Fat Eric. And yes, Eric really was FAT. He lost a lot of weight but still looked fluffy because of his gorgeous floofy ginger fur. He was British and he was quite a character. I have enjoyed reading about Eric very much over the last two years.

The other friend to go to the Rainbow Bridge is Lucky's boyfriend Luxor. Their romance started when Lucky said she thought that Luxor was the "Gregory Peck" of mancats. Luxor responded with "Lucky, why are you with that boy, and not with me" and voila, the great Road Trip For True Love began.
Lucky insisted on going all the way to New Mexico to see her beloved and I, of course, had to go to make sure nothing happened to her. At least fifteen bloggers joined us on the trip. Rereading the comments is pretty funny. It was a fun time. Luxor was so happy to meet Lucky. I know he will be keeping watch over her from the Rainbow Bridge (between his frolicking with Fat Eric).

Lucky and I will miss Eric and Luxor tremendously. They were wonderful friends who were loved by all.

17 comments:

Gemini and Ichiro said...

WE thought of you when we heard about Luxor. We are so sad about our friends. I hope you still have a bit of a celebration for your blogoversary. It's important to remember life in the midst of sadness.

Elaine said...

Oh, that does make me smile! What a time that was - Luxor was so very excited. :)

Happy Blogoversary to you, Roxy! I hope you have a wonderful one indeed ...

Jans Funny Farm said...

We thought of the road trip when we read about Luxor. We didn't participate but we remember it well because it was our first experience with virtual travel. We're sad for all the recent losses and know Lux's hit you hard. Purrs and tail wags.

Millie said...

That was a great trip, and those were awesome cats. Congratulations on your blogoversary

Archie and Melissa said...

oh roxy and lucky

i am so sorry for your losses of your friends. i know how much you loved them!

we love you too and celebrate your 3 year blogoversary with you!

xoxo
m & e

The Meezers or Billy said...

oh Lucky, we are so very sorry.

We are glad to haf known you these past 3 years and we really did haf a blast on the Road Trip for Love - even though Sammy is a maniac.

The Florida Furkids said...

Happy Blogoversary!

Fat Eric and Luxor will be missed by many. They were both such special friends. That's a pawsome picture of Luxor (on the other paw, aren't all of his pictures pawsome?)

Sniffie and the Florida Furkids

Wilma said...

So bittersweet Roxy,
So very sorry to hear about the loss of your friends. Sounds like they were loved by many,how lucky they were.

Congratulations on your blogaversary. I hope we can celebrate 3 years, we have yet to make one. Thanks for sharing yourself with us all.

The Slimmer Pugs, Kitties, and Mama said...

Happy 3rd blogiversary!! Sorry to hear about your friends...I'm sure Lucky will be in mourning. For once you won't have a blonde sister!
Lots of Luvs and Licks,
The Slimmer Puggums
George, Gracie, Toby, Lily, and Mimi

Fred said...

Happy blogoversary! But I'm sorry about your friends.

The Island Cats said...

Happy Blogoversary to you! And we are sad about Fat Eric and Luxie going to the Bridge. They were a couple of the first kitties we met when we started blogging. We will miss them very much.

Brutus, Ellie, Pippa and Otto said...

Happy Blogoversary!!

We are sorry to hear about the loss of your friends (((HUGS)))

Pugs & Kisses,

Yoda & Brutus

ANGEL ABBYGRACE said...

Happy Blogoversary Roxy!

We remember that trip well because we were on it. So much fun we all had.

And yes we share in your sadness for both Luxor and Eric...and we also lost two others Molly and Winnie who had a very short life.

But, with great sadness also comes great happiness. We know that Eric and Luxor, Molly and even little Winnie would not want us to be sad (even tho we are) but they would want us to help you celebrate. So celebrate we will in their honor...and they would enjoy being here with all of us.

purrin

xo
Abby

Sequoia & Petunia & Emma said...

So sorry about the friends passing, we just wanted to let you know we are so glad you blog and met you.

Hugs,
S&P

Two French Bulldogs said...

sorry about your friend...Happee day for you..Blogerversary Day!
Benny & Lily

Mickey's Musings said...

Happy 3 year Blogoversary!!!!!!!!
It has been a wonderful 3 years too,as we started our blog a week or so later!You guys were one of the first friends we made :)
We purr for Lucky. She must be so sad about Luxor.We are too.He was such a lovely kitty. We remember that road trip too ;)
WE are purring for all our friends that went to the Bridge this week.
Purrs Mickey,Georgia & Tillie

The Lee County Clowder said...

Happy Blogoversary, Devil Dog.