A Tribute to Rex

We adopted Rex a year ago from the animal shelter with another kitty, since we had the room for 2 more cats. Rex was an old cat, not sure how old, as his history was unknown to the shelter. They said he was at least 10 years old.
I first met Rex at the specialty hospital where I worked last year, when the shelter brought him in to see the "eye specialist" as he had come to the shelter with a ruptured eye. His right eye did need to be removed and the Doctor commented on how good a cat he was, since it had to be painful, and he never cried or was a difficult patient. He was a real sweet kitty.
Rex returned a couple of weeks later to see a specialist in my department, (internal medicine), as the shelter had noticed that he had nasal polyps.
Another anesthetic procedure for Rex. I did not assist with this particular procedure that day, but everyone was raving what a nice cat he was. He would wrap his front legs around your neck as you carried him. The biopsy came back benign, so back to the shelter and up for adoption.
A couple of weeks later, we find ourselves at the shelter ready to adopt a new pet. Well, I remembered Rex, and how nice he was. And his chart said he was a "lap cat".
Our other cats were not lap cats, and I really wanted a snuggly lap cat. We took him home with a younger grey cat, Achilles.

About 2 weeks ago, I noticed a large lump on Rex's front leg. Having had a previous cat with bone cancer, I knew this lump could not be good. Rex also seemed to be getting senile, and we already agreed that we gave him a good home, some more time on this earth to be loved, and I did not want to put him through any more anesthetic procedures.
Then, he went blind. This happened so quickly, almost like overnight. He was still getting around, could find his bowls and litter, so that was o.k. As long as he was still eating, it was o.k.
Yesterday, he stopped eating. Got very disoriented, could not find his way to the litter box. So today, I took him to work, and said my good-bye. He went gently, and peacefully.
Good night my snuggly lap cat. You will be missed.

Team ESST - Tools of the Trade

Search Team ESST for your crafting supply needs. Many shops will be having Black Friday thru Cyber Monday specials. My "jewelry supply shop" will be offering 15% off all brass findings. Happy shopping!

My weekend review

Post Holizaar Deux. I had a good weekend doing this show in St. Petersburg. The first day we had alot of traffic, and I was making many sales, as were the other vendors. The Studio@620 was a great location, good space, a fun and funky, relaxed atmosphere.

They also served lunch and beverages that you could purchase in the rear of the building.
My booth:

Now the only thing missing that I could use is a banner, which I will eventually get. Didn't think I would need it for this show as we were told that we could not hang anything on the walls, as the studio did have artist's work up in various spots.
I got my little table lamps at Target when they were on sale for $5.00 each! A good deal, and I'm glad I got them.

Here's Coralette of The Crafty Hag on Etsy. One of the promoters of this event.


And here's Shannon of Boogiehead on Etsy; also involved in pulling this show together.


The second day of the show started out slow. I mean, the first 2 hours were slow. I was getting tired. And hoping for some sales that day. Can your face hurt from smiling too much? Yes, it can! Anyway, I had 2 really good sales which made my day and made Sunday worth while.
I got to use Propay alot, as many customers were using their credit cards. I found it quite easy to use. I just called in the transactions on my cell phone and it voice prompts you through all the steps. Pretty simple.

Setting up and breaking down was pretty easy too. It was great to be indoors and not have to wrestle with a tent.
And I still have not seen a photo with me in it that I am willing to post. Some others took photos so one might get circulated! I'll have to check others' blogs and Facebook. Overall, an enjoyable show, that I would do again, but 2 days can be tiring, so I'd hope for lots of traffic.

My favorite holiday movie

This month Etsy Blogger Team members were asked to talk about their favorite holiday movie or show. I have to say that my favorite holiday movie has been "Miracle on 34th Street".


The original, in black and white, the way it should be seen. It always gives me that warm, comforting, at home feeling. What a great nostalgia feel as well. Life in simpler times. This is so much about this movie that I enjoy and relate to. For one, Macy's Thanksgiving parade; the true sign of the holiday season upon us.
A family tradition; to watch the parade on T.V.
And secondly, the message of the miracle: to believe, to have faith in something, whether you think it is childish, or could not possibly be "proven". It teaches us to be good to one another.
One of my favorite scenes from the movie is when they are in court and the lawyer brings in the postal workers and they dump all the letters to Santa Claus on the judge's desk. And my other favorite scene, is at the end, when the couple finds the house, go inside and finds the cane. I can't wait to watch it on T.V. this year!