Just curious, has anyone ever met Helena? What is she like in person? Does she seem to be the same way in person as she makes herself appear in these e-mail posts / public statements she makes? Crystal
Hi, gang, I sure could use some cheering up. We just found out today that our beloved cat, Bandit, who is 16 and 1/2 years old, has cancer. It started near his lungs and has metastasized into his liver so it's terminal. No chemo will help or cure. We brought him home from the critical care animal hospital this afternoon. He's not in any pain as of yet but we don't want it to get to that point so we have to do the right thing by him sometime this week. Our poor kitty is just getting so thin. This is the only part of pet ownership that I hate. No matter from what perspective you approach this, it is SO hard when their time comes and it's been many, many years since I've had to do this. Any feedback would be most appreciated. We've had him as part of our family since we got engaged so he's been with us throughout our entire marriage (since he was a kitten). Of our whole bunch he's the 1st pet we both had together and Bill's and my hearts are breaking over having to say goodbye.
Leanne "The only way to have a friend is to be one."
Hi Leanne
I am so sorry for your bad news! It is one of the hardest things to have to face when you own pets. I recently had to have a kitten euthanised cos there was nothing that could be done for it and it was so heart-breaking. I was off work a couple of days cos I couldn't stop crying but I know deep down it was the best thing for the kitten as it was in quite a bit of pain. But I'd imagine it would be that much harder when you've had a pet for so many years. I will have you all in my prayers and enjoy the few days you have left with your cat. You are doing the right thing though it might not quite seem like it right now.
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Leanne,
I am so very sorry for you, Bill and Bandit. There are no words to make you feel better.
Not to take away from your pain but my dog Toivo died Friday, peacefully at home. He was diagnosed with cancer almost 2 years ago. I am here if you want to chat and I definately want to hear how Bandit is doing.
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Hi, gang, I sure could use some cheering up. We just found out today that our beloved cat, Bandit, who is 16 and 1/2 years old, has cancer. It started near his lungs and has metastasized into his liver so it's terminal. No chemo will help or cure. We brought him home from the critical care animal hospital this afternoon. He's not in any pain as of yet but we don't want it to get to that point so we have to do the right thing by him sometime this week. Our poor kitty is just getting so thin. This is the only part of pet ownership that I hate. No matter from what perspective you approach this, it is SO hard when their time comes and it's been many, many years since I've had to do this. Any feedback would be most appreciated. We've had him as part of our family since we got engaged so he's been with us throughout our entire marriage (since he was a kitten). Of our whole bunch he's the 1st pet we both had together and Bill's and my hearts are breaking over having to say goodbye.
Leanne "The only way to have a friend is to be one."
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My thoughts are with you, Leanne. We lost our family cat last Thanksgiving. I'd had her since I married my husband; my son's whole life the cat had been there. It was very hard; but we have many happy memories & we put together a scrapbook of pictures & things. Best wishes, Melissa
Hi, gang, I sure could use some cheering up. We just found out today that our beloved cat, Bandit, who is 16 and 1/2 years old, has cancer. It started near his lungs and has metastasized into his liver so it's terminal. No chemo will help or cure. We brought him home from the critical care animal hospital this afternoon. He's not in any pain as of yet but we don't want it to get to that point so we have to do the right thing by him sometime this week. Our poor kitty is just getting so thin. This is the only part of pet ownership that I hate. No matter from what perspective you approach this, it is SO hard when their time comes and it's been many, many years since I've had to do this. Any feedback would be most appreciated. We've had him as part of our family since we got engaged so he's been with us throughout our entire marriage (since he was a kitten). Of our whole bunch he's the 1st pet we both had together and Bill's and my hearts are breaking over having to say goodbye.
Leanne "The only way to have a friend is to be one."
Hi Leanne,
Having been through this situation myself I am broken hearted for you and your husband. 16-1/2 is a pretty long life but there is never enough time with a beloved pet, especially when this was your first pet together. My prayers will be with little Bandit, you and your husband.
Karla ----- Original Message ----- From: leanne To: CandiChat Sent: Monday, April 21, 2003 1:48 AM Subject: To Any Fellow CandiChat Animal Lovers
Hi, gang, I sure could use some cheering up. We just found out today that our beloved cat, Bandit, who is 16 and 1/2 years old, has cancer. It started near his lungs and has metastasized into his liver so it's terminal. No chemo will help or cure. We brought him home from the critical care animal hospital this afternoon. He's not in any pain as of yet but we don't want it to get to that point so we have to do the right thing by him sometime this week. Our poor kitty is just getting so thin. This is the only part of pet ownership that I hate. No matter from what perspective you approach this, it is SO hard when their time comes and it's been many, many years since I've had to do this. Any feedback would be most appreciated. We've had him as part of our family since we got engaged so he's been with us throughout our entire marriage (since he was a kitten). Of our whole bunch he's the 1st pet we both had together and Bill's and my hearts are breaking over having to say goodbye.
Leanne "The only way to have a friend is to be one."
A few of us on this list have met Helena. I should think that Suzanne has met her. And probably Louise Fritsch (spelling). Ms. Hamilton appeared as a guest speaker at the Charm City Dolling Club's first mega-hit luncheon in 2000 in Hunt Valley, Maryland. On the surface, she has a "flashy" appearance--designer jewelry and clothing and dressed to the nines. Her persona is the kind that when she walks in a room she seems like celebrity. When I spoke with her, she accorded herself all the privacy and distance that was possible. That's not a bad thing, just someone who seemed to want to keep me guessing about what was fact or fiction.
As an aside, there was a matter of her paying me for an article I wrote for the never-distributed publication she was creating to go with the Rocky & Bullwinkle movie campaign. I bleated and blatted and kvetched on this list about not getting paid. I didn't want to create bad blood with her, but I did want her to own up to obligations. And she did--at least with me. I did receive payment. I wish it hadn't been so difficult, but she did pull through. Sometimes I wonder if this isn't someone who is so completely guarded that it's an impossibility to get to "know" her. Well, why would she want to get to know collectors anyway? Better she should keep us at a distance and remain impartial about her dealings with her Candi doll rights. To say the least, she's an enigma. Regards, Pat Brown ----- Original Message ----- From: CRYSTAL KRANTZ To: CandiChat Sent: Monday, April 21, 2003 12:39 AM Subject: Helena posting
Just curious, has anyone ever met Helena? What is she like in person? Does she seem to be the same way in person as she makes herself appear in these e-mail posts / public statements she makes? Crystal
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