Sunday, 25 August 2019

Sunday Selections #443




Sunday Selections was originally brought to us by Kim, of Frogpondsrock, as an ongoing meme where participants could post previously unused photos languishing in their files.

Huge thanks to Cie who gave me this wonderful Sunday Selections image.  
  
The meme was then continued by River at Drifting through life.  Sadly she has now stepped aside (though she will join us some weeks), and I have accepted the mantle. 

 
The rules are so simple as to be almost non-existent.  Post some photos under the title Sunday Selections and link back to me. Clicking on any of the photos will make them embiggen. 
 
I usually run with a theme.  This week I am starting with the issue which has been our focus for most of the week.  Jazz had a spectacular vomiting episode.  After it (most unusually for a food oriented cat) he stopped eating.  And drinking.  So we went to the vet.  She gave him an anti-nausea shot and we brought him home.  He ate a little - then stopped again.  Naturally after the vet closed for the weekend.


So we went back on Monday.  He didn't have a temperature, but flatly refused food or water, and was obviously miserable.  Some of the possible reasons were incredibly nasty.  Many, many tests followed.  All inconclusive.  He was dehydrated and spent the night on a drip.  He was given an appetite stimulant and started to eat again - so we were able to bring the punk pussy home.


This was taken before his vet odyssey.



And these after.  He is now eating, purring and much more his usual self, but the follow-up visit to the vet yesterday indicates he probably has feline pancreatitus.  A further visit next week.  Poor Jazz.

Now to (mostly) less stressful images.  Spring is nearly here.






I am pleased to see the crocus in bloom. 


 I really liked this anemone.  I was lucky to photograph it because less than half an hour later the vandal birds had beheaded (and shredded) it.  As they have done to dozens of other anemones, daffodils, the iris in the photo above, jonquils, violets, geraniums, lavender, ixia, the camellia bushes...

 The bees and less destructive birds are enjoying the grevillea.


And the wattle (the emblem of our land) is starting to come out, and blazing in the sun.

Finishing with some of our less destructive avian visitors.


 Eastern Rosella.


Male King Parrot.

 We can now hand feed at least one of the crimson rosellas.




 A female King Parrot.



And a corella for Susan Kane, who often asks for them.

I hope your week(s) are blooming lovely.

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  1. Really sorry to hear that about Jazz. Hope there's something they can do about it.

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    1. Alex J. Cavanaugh: Thank you. We will find out more at our next visit to the vet. It looks as if it will be a case of 'managing' rather than curing.

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  2. Bless dear Jazz! And you for these healing images....

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    1. Cloudia: Jazz is asleep at the moment. I hope he will eat when he wakes again.

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  3. Beautiful spring photos. And I'm praying your kitty is all right.

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  4. I am glad to hear that your cat is doing well. I am quite in love with Australian parrots so those pictures are a treat. I have not yet had the pleasure of hand feeding one but I am determined to try again next year. I almost succeeded last October with a Sulphur-crested Cockatoo, but it wouldn't take that final leap of faith.


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    1. David M. Gascoigne: Fingers and toes crossed Jazz does ok. We have been privileged to hand feed a number of birds now, and it IS a privilege.

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  5. I sure do hope Jazz will be all right. It's so tough to have our nonverbal family tell us indirectly that things are not okay. Those shaved bits will grow back, and Jazz will be himself again. And I also LOVE those parrot pictures. What lovely creatures. :-)

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    1. DJan: We are hoping too. This morning food is a bit hard again, which is worrying. It is early yet though - too early for the birds even.

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  6. Poor Jazz! Hope he feels better soon. And lovely shots of flowers and birds.

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  7. Looking at all those beautiful and exotic birds is such a treat! Thank you!

    The flowers emanate warmth and happiness unaware that they run the risk of being decapitated and/or shredded in seconds.

    Last but definitely not least... Jazz... poor thing... I'm glad he is his normal self.

    I'm not a pet owner so my second thought is about the veterinary bills ... :)

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    1. Caterina: Thank you. He is not back to his usual self quite yet (fingers crossed). Yes the bills were high, but he is a member of the family.

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  8. Poor baby! :(

    Did his fur just fall out?

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    1. Sandi: No, he was shaved for some of the tests. It is already starting to grow back and we hope (fervently) that no more tests/procedures are required.

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  9. Oh! Dear! This is definitely not what I wanted to read this morning. Poor, poor Jazz. I do hope he is on the mend and recovers very, very soon. Please give him a million healing and loving hugs for me, and a duplicate of them from my two furry best mates.

    I hope the coming week is a far less stressful, eventful one, EC. Take care...my best thoughts and wishes.

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    1. Lee: Sadly it seems that this is likely to be a condition to be managed rather than one he recovers from. Very worrying. I hope your and your furry overlords have a wonderful, healthy, happy week.

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  10. Oh poor kitty. I hope he recovers soon. And the bird pictures. Sooooooooo wonderful! thanks so much for sharing them. Nice that you are going into Spring. Almost Fall here. My fav season.

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    1. J C: Thank you. I am a big fan of Autumn too. And Spring. And Winter.

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  11. Beautiful birds and I love the wattle.

    I'm glad Jazz is on the mend.

    I'm now a black cat owner with her 5 striped children. I live in the country so I can have more pets than most. I have a room to the side of the house that is separated from the main house that is their headquarters. We have quite the predators. I get them all in at night. A hawk was carrying on yesterday, Obvious frustration from seeing such tasty meals that he or she could not get. Cats are also coyote magnets. You do have to keep them in the house if you want to keep them for some time.

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    1. Ann Bennett: Jazz is not out of the woods yet. No coyotes here, but he is largely an inside cat.
      And yes, we love the birds too. And what the cockatoos leave us of the garden.

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  12. I love the birds and flowers but poor Jazz! So glad things are looking up!

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  13. Sorry to read about poor Jazz, I hope he continues to recover well.

    Isn't Spring a wonderful season. I like the Autumn too, which is just around the corner here in the UK.
    So nice to see all of your colourful flowering blooms and the birds look wonderful too.

    Wishing you a less stressful week ahead.

    All the best Jan

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    1. Lowcarb team member ~Jan: Thank you. Jazz has had a set back today. I do hope he rediscovers the joys of food.
      Spring is lovely, but with the exception of summer I like all the seasons.

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    2. Sorry to read Jazz had a set back … hope things may have improved by now.
      Sending positive thoughts and my good wishes.

      All the best Jan

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    3. Lowcarb team member ~Jan: Thank you so very much. Jazz is still going up and down, but is mostly happy. And certainly happier at home.

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  14. Poor Jazz, i hope he recovers soon.

    Beautiful blooms! Funny, i chose garden shots this week, too. They will be up soon.

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    1. messymimi: Thank you. I am looking forward to your garden shots.

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  15. Sorry to hear about Jazz. We hope for the best. Isn't the eastern rosella a bit different to the rest. I like it.

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    1. Andrew: Definitely hoping for the best. The Eastern rosellas are well down in the pecking order, but a very pretty bird. We also like seeing them.

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  16. Poor Jazz (and poor you) - you would certainly have been hoping for a full recovery, so "managing" the condition sounds a bit worrying. I did wonder if he had eaten something poisonous...

    Your birds and your flowers are just glorious. I do love crocuses. And although some varieties of wattle are regarded as pest plants here, I do love yellow flowers - so sunny and cheerful.

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    1. Alexia: We were indeed hoping for a complete recovery. Sadly it looks as if that hope was misplaced.
      The streets are starting to glow with wattle as it comes into bloom - and they are indeed cheery. And welcome.

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  17. Well, leave it to Jazz to become sick in a spectacular way, instead of boringly common. ;) I'm so glad he's feeling better... not that I want you to have bite marks, but still...
    Your garden and birds are beautiful and peaceful to look at. I always enjoy a virtual walk around with you. No matter what you're photographing, it's inspiring. Thank you for sharing.

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    1. River Fairchild: Of course he couldn't do things simply or easily. He did spike me yesterday which I took as a positive sign. Sadly this morning he has gone backwards.
      Hugs.

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  18. The birds are so beautiful. Poor Jazz, pancreatitis is so painful. Does he have a good prognosis?

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    1. Strayer: They are being cagey about his prognosis, which leads me to suspect it isn't good.

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    2. Oh no, I'm sorry, EC. My Hopi, my first cat, died of lymphoma, found in four organs, including the pancreas. She had it for years, as her symptoms, undiagnosed, went on for years. I took her to the vet to have so many tests over those years and in the end, the only way they discovered what was really wrong was exploratory surgery. Kittens sometimes get a syndrome where the tube dumping pancreatic digestive juices into the intestine is either blocked, twisted or malformed. Then their pancreas starts digesting itself. I had one go that way. Good luck. I'd like to hear, but pancreatic involvement is never a good thing. I suppose you know that.

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    3. Strayer: There is some question about other organs being involved. Fingers and toes crossed.

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  19. Wishing all the best for Jazz, vets notwithstanding.
    Please tell the effing birds to leave off my anemones. That one is beautiful.

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    1. Joanne Noragon: The sulphur crested vandals have beheaded and shredding literally dozens of your anemones. Hiss and spit. Jazz is not doing well today and my heart aches.

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  20. I'm so sorry about your cat Jazz not being well. Poor kitty. They can't tell you what's wrong. I sure hope he will eat to get his strength back. How old is Jazz?

    Your flowers are so beautiful. What a shame the birds are destroying them. They are such exotic birds and so colorful.
    I hope Jazz will be able to manage his treatments, poor kitty.
    Hugs, Julia

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    1. Julia: Many thanks. Jazz is twelve (or thereabouts - he is a rescue cat). He has always been healthy and this comes as a shock to him and to us. Hopefully the birds will leave us some blooms. They have (fortunately) not discovered the back yard yet.

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  21. Lovely pics. I would tell you which flower I liked best but I don't know what it is called.

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    1. Powdered Toast Man: Many thanks - and thank you for commenting on so many recent posts.

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  22. Poor Jazz, I do hope it isn't pancreatitis, but if it is at least you know what that is and how to treat him. Give him a cuddle from me and Lola.
    I love your birds and flowers, that glorious golden wattle. We've got magpies hopping about snapping up woolly bear caterpillars, I watched from the door and didn't think to get my camera.

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    1. River: Sadly there isn't a lot of information out about treatment for feline pancreatitis. He has had a bad, bad day (as have I) but I have at least got him (finally) to eat a little.

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  23. Ahhh, you've posted some Cootamundra.I have been thinking about it and looking forward to the day you'd have some.
    And I feel for you on the flower desecration. Sodding vandals, they are!
    Jazz?Big cuddles to him from all of us.

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    1. dinahmow: This is the Cootamundra wattle at home. It is nearly out - and there are others all over the city. I will try and take photos for you. Sodding vandals indeed.
      And thank you re Jazz.

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  24. Tus fotos son maravillosas ! ! 👏👏👏 Me encantaría verte pronto por mi blog ! Feliz domingo ! ♡♡♡

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    1. Carolina G. Ticala: Welcome and thank you. I will be over to visit shortly.

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    2. Carolina G. Ticala: I am sorry, when I tried to access your blog a number of things tried to download on my computer. I cancelled them, and won't go back.

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  25. Love the flowers and the birds--- My fingers are crossed for Jazz. ♥

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  26. Loved seeing all your spring flowers and sorry for the bird attacks on them . Glad to hear your cat (hopefully) is on the mend but certainly eating now. I see the King Parrot is also eating out of your hand now. Have a wonderful week ahead

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    1. Margaret Birding For Pleasure: Thank you. Yesterday was a bad day, and Jazz found it difficult to eat. Today (fingers crossed) he has had breakfast and seems brighter.

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  27. Hi EC - so sorry for Jazz - and at least the vets found out about Jazz's troubles ... not easy for anyone. I do hope he will keep well and you won't be too stressed out ... pet's lives are so special, and I know Jazz holds your hearts.

    The birds are extraordinary ... delightful to see - but painful when they 'destroy' for what .. vandalising or similar ... cheers Hilary

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    1. Hilary Melton-Butcher: Thank you. Not easy at all, and we are still trying to find a management plan which works. Jazz is also know as the psycho cat for his attacks on me but is much loved.
      The bird destruction seems to be for the joy of it. They don't eat what they harvest.

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    2. Cats will be cats ... with minds of their own; do birds have minds? Vandals - well another story ... life is full of quirks and troubles ... cheers Hilary

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    3. Hilary Melton-Butcher: Birds assuredly have minds. And personalities. Sometimes poisonalities. Cheers to you too.

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  28. Dear EC
    So sorry to hear about Jazz - hopefully, he will continue to improve and his condition will be able to be managed.
    I do like to see the colourful birds (what a shame some of them are behaving like such vandals!) and the spring flowers are always a joy.
    Best wishes
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    1. Ellie Foster: Fingers are tightly crossed for Jazz.
      It is almost exclusively the sulphur-crested cockatoos who are the vandals. The more colourful birds are content with seed and apple.

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  29. Oh poor Jazz...and how worrying for you. I do so hope he is better soon. Feline pancreatitis sounds serious. I am crossing everything for him...
    Your photos are absolutely stunning though!
    Those flowers are so beautiful, and it is such a pity the birds destroy them.🙁...if only there was some humane way they could be stopped.
    WOW...such gorgeous colourful birds!! The only birds we have here that come anywhere close to these are the parakeets that are to be found in London.

    I hope you are having a good weekend, apart from the worry of Jazz's situation...oh I really do so hope he makes a full recovery!

    Lots of love and comforting hugs ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

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    1. Ygraine: Many thanks. It is a serious illness and I hope we find a way to make him much more comfortable.
      I gun the errant birds down with a pump-action water pistol (when I catch them in the act).
      Many thanks for your support and good wishes. I hope your weekend is lovely and reciprocate you hugs.

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  30. Poor Jazz. I feel for you and her.

    Birds and blooms. Just gorgeous. I didn’t realize birds could be so destructive of flowers.

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    1. Marie Smith: The sulphur-crested cockatoos are noted vandals. Plants, shade sails,light fittings... and the list goes on.
      Hopefully in consultation with the vet we will find a way to keep Jazz more comfortable.

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  31. I have heard of dogs with pancreatitis but never a cat before... Then again, I follow dog pages but none for cats so no surprise.
    I hope you quickly figure out his management and flare-ups are rare.

    The birds are glorious. You have done well in fostering their trust.

    Have a good week!

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    1. kylie: At the moment we are trying to find a way to manage this first episode, and we most definitely hope that flare ups are rare.
      It is an incredible privilege to be trusted by the birds.

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  32. So very sorry to hear about Jazz. It's hard not knowing what is wrong with our furry babies and hard when we do. Praying everything will turn around. Love the beautiful photos. Give Jazz a hug for us.

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    1. Mason Canyon: Many thanks. I will give Jazz a scrootch for you shortly.

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  33. My goodness, Jazz is so beautiful, and I hate that he was suffering and uncomfortable. Thank goodness he is doing much better now, and I know it's a load off your mind too. Such colorful flowers and birds. Always so fascinating to see. Hugs, RO

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    1. RO: Thank you. We are still trying to find a way to keep Jazz comfortable. Yesterday was difficult for him and of course for us. Hugs.

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  34. I hope you cat feels better

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    1. Gosia: So far today he is feeling better. I hope it continues. I really hope it.

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  35. Aww poor Jazz. The flowers are beautiful. I love the bird pictures. I don't see such colorful birds out where I live.

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    1. Mary Kirkland: Poor Jazz indeed. We are very lucky with the wild birds who visit. Even the vandals.

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  36. nice the flowers love the birds an nice photos

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  37. I will think good thoughts for Jazz. Please tell me what is that first white flower? A type of crocus? I adore it. And the anemone (purple is my favorite color - in all its shades), and the Eastern Rosella. Quite the looker!

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    1. mshatch: We know the first flower as a snow drop. They are one of the first to bloom in spring, and always welcome. I am amazed at how easily the Eastern Rosellas disappear if they have their heads down on the grass. Thank you re Jazz.

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  38. Jazz is a beautiful kitty. I really hope the vet finds a way to help him manage his condition.

    As always, the birds, bees, and flowers are stunning.

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    1. Rick Watson: We hope so too, and have a further appointment at the end of this week (unless things go pear-shaped again).

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  39. Poor Jazz, I hope he recovers completely.

    So how come so many of the birds you photograph are so friendly??

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    1. LL Cool Joe: Thank you. We hope it too.
      We can now hand feed cockatoos, the occasional corella, king parrots and a crimson rosella. Most of the other birds trust us enough not to fly away, but don't eat from our hands or the bucket either. Which is fine.
      I hope you are feeling better too.

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  40. The flower and bird pictures are fabulous. As you're gearing up for spring, most of our summer flowers are gone. We have a few that stick around awhile into fall...but oh how I hate to see summer end, and fall begins. So sorry to hear about Jazz and hope things continue to improve for you both.

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    1. Sandy: In a few short months as we enter the sweaty season I will be looking at your temperatures with envy. Jazz is having a better day today, and I hope it sets a precedent.

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  41. I feel like you gave us too much beauty in the pictures of your garden and the birds. Can there ever be too much beauty? Not. I hope you can provide these visual treats for a very, very long time.
    Sorry about Jazz. Glad he's a little better. I know what it's like to have a sick pet, how much it hurts our hearts and pocket books. May he heal quickly.

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    1. Myrna R.: As a confirmed beauty addict I don't think we have can have too much of it. I am so grateful that there is a lot of it about.
      Thank you. Jazz's condition varies, yesterday was bad, but today he is a little better. Hopefully the uphill trajectory continues.

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  42. So much is already in bloom in your neck of the woods. The birds remind me of showy blossoms too.

    Poor Jazz. And poor you, his people. I hope things settle down and whatever he has can be managed. I read the pancreatitis link with interest, wondering if that might be what our son's cat has also. How do you give Jazz medication when he needs it? I can't imagine he would be overly cooperative :)

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    1. jenny_o: Thank you. I really like the idea of birds as showy blossoms.
      Giving Jazz medication while he is eating is easy. When he is refusing food it becomes a very different story. I do hope that your son's cat doesn't have pancreatitis. It is not nice at all.

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  43. sorry to hear about your cat :( the birds are calling on us again after a winter break.. I guess they are looking to be feeding nestlings soon. Our garden is looking sad from lack of rain and water restrictions.. hope we get good rain soon. Hope your cat is OK

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    1. Anna: Some rain would be very, very nice wouldn't it? We have had very little over winter, which is when the bulk of ours falls. Scary times ahead.
      Thanks for your wishes for Jazz.

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  44. Poor old JazzKitty, I'm glad he is on the mend. Tell him not to panic, the fur will grow back!
    Love the pictures of the colourful birds in your garden, and the spring crocus too, nice to think of the spring sunshine coming back, just as we in the other side of the world are finishing summer and heading into autumn.

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    1. Shammickite: I hope Jazz is on the mend. At the moment we are stuck in the one step forward, one step back dance. His fur is growing back astonishingly fast.
      I like Spring but am dreading summer when I will revel in images from your side of the world.

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  45. Oh my gosh. Poor Jazz and you. It is terrible to see our pets sick and it is terrible to get the vet bill. I hope he will be better soon.

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    1. Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybe: Thank you. It has been (it is) terrible. Fingers and toes crossed still.

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  46. Oh poor Jazz! I know how scary it is to have a sick fur baby. I hope he is completely back to his old self soon. I always LOVE your photos, Sue. You have such gorgeous birds and other animals in your country that we don't have unless at our zoo! It's so neat some eat right out of your hand, too. The flowers are also beautiful. Were these right in your yard or nearby?

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    1. BECKY: It is indeed very scary. And heart rending. I really, really hope Jazz can return to his normal difficult self too. The garden flowers are all from our yard.

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  47. Oh no.. sorry to hear about Jazz and his health.. hope it's not something too serious.
    Those birds are glorious.. are they around your home?

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    1. Henay Tayeb: Sadly it does (at the moment) look like a serious illness. Hopefully we will learn more this week.
      The birds are indeed around our home, and we are so very grateful.

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  48. Hope the cat will get better,he is so cute!☺

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    1. natalia20041989: Thank you very much. Fingers crossed. He has had a good day today, and I hope the pattern continues.

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  49. What joy you bring to me today, the colours just pop.

    XO
    WWW

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  50. Poor Jazz. Poor EC. And less than 2% of the cat population get it. Dang. Hope this is the mild variety.
    As always, I enjoy your beautiful flowers and birds.
    Hugs

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    1. Sandra Cox: Jazz has never fitted well with normality. If he had to get an illness of course it was going to be unusual. He has had a few better days and my fingers are tightly crossed.

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  51. Poor Jazz. I hate seeing poorly cats.

    :o(

    Cheers

    PM

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  52. Adding my best wishes to Jazz and hope he's feeling a bit better today. And, what's going on with the squadron of destructive birds??

    You've had a much busier week than I... Care to guest host? :)

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    1. Mark Koopmans: 'May you live in interesting times' has always struck me as a particularly vicious curse.
      Thank you for your best wishes to Jazz. He is (hopefully) a smidge better. Back to the vet on Friday.
      The sulphur crested vandals are known for their destructive ways. While I bitch and moan about the garden, a brother lost a shade sail to them - they shredded it, and they are renowned for damage to street lights.

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  53. Aw, poor Jazz! I hope he continues to improve.

    Your bird pictures never cease to amaze me! Partly because you get such amazing photos, and partly because the only place we see birds like that here are in zoos. You certainly have a lot of colourful critters in your neck of the woods!

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    1. Diane Henders: Thank you. Jazz is on a bit of a roller coaster ride at the moment. I do hope he settles to a healthy new normal.
      I am endlessly grateful for the birds that visit us, and simultaneously a little envious about the ones we don't see.

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  54. I love how your world is coming on early Spring, while mine is slowly mellowing into it's Autumn colors. Such a big wide world:) Thank you for sharing the beauty of yours and I send love and all the good juju I can muster to your beautiful kit.
    Big joy and warmest hugs,
    Jennifer

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    1. Jennifer Richardson: Spring is pushing and shoving her way in with a riot of colour. I love the mellowness of autumn too. Enjoy yours to the max. And thank you for the wishes for Jazz.

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  55. It is so soothing to watch the bees in action.

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    1. Haddock: Isn't it? And I love to listen to them too.

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  56. Again, jealous (but in a good way) about the bird eating from your hand:)
    Hope both you and Jazz are having a great day.

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    1. Sandra Cox: We are so very privileged to be trusted by the birds. Jazz is still on a roller coaster ride. Fingers and toes crossed.

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  57. Oh no so sorry, I hope Jazz gets better quickly! Thanks for sharing such lovely beauty from your world! The birds are always a delight for me!

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    1. 21 Wits: Many, many thanks. We delight in the birds too. My condolences for your recent loss.

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  58. Bonito reportaje, saludos desde España.

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    1. German Ibarra Zorrilla: Welcome and thank you. I will visit your blog in a minute.

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  59. oh no! poor Jazz:( hugs and kisses to that gorgeous beauty! your flora photos are stunning. the parrots are incredible, but I've never seen a parrot like that eastern rosella.wow!!

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    1. Marfi-topia: Thank you. Jazz is going back to the vet again later today. And aren't the eastern rosellas lovely?

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  60. Aww, poor Jazz. Our doggie went through this a couple of months ago. We actually had to increase our credit card limit because of how often we had to take him in. They had no idea what was going on. Finally, they settled on UTI. Gave him antibiotics and he's been great ever since. Sending lots of healing vibes Jazz's way.

    Elsie

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    1. Elsie Amata: Jazz is still on a roller coaster ride, though I think the antibiotics have helped. Back to the vet again later today. I am so glad your dog recovered.

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  61. Dear EC, so sorry to learn that Jazz has been so ill and has been diagnosed with pancreatitis. Is that treatable on a long-term basis? His fur is so thick. Maybe all cats have thick fur and I'm seeing it now that Jazz had been shaved.

    thanks for the gorgeous photographs of both flowers and birds. So much vivid color. Peace.

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    1. Dee: We were amazed at how thick Jazz's coat is too - but since we are (just) still in winter it is not surprising. Whether the pancreatitis is manageable on a long term basis seems to depend on what type he has. Hopefully we will learn more today.

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    2. Dear EC, what did you learn about the type Jazz has???? Peace.

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    3. Dee: Nothing. We are still watching and waiting. And hoping.

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  62. Sad about Jazz. You have such beautiful photos.

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    1. Nas: Thank you. Jazz is still not at his best, but is mostly a happy chappy.

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  63. Love the purple anemone and crocus.
    Thinking of you and Jazz.

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  64. Oh, poor Jazz. It's awful when one of our babies is sick and can't tell us what hurts. I'm glad he's eating again, and hope he's over the pancreatitis soon.

    Your pics are beautiful, as always. Seeing your flowers in bloom gives me hope that our long hot summer will soon be coming to an end. I am sooooo ready for cooler weather. And those birds! Absolutely gorgeous! I'd never grow tired of looking at them... but I dunno how happy I'd be about them destroying my flowers... I guess we've gotta take the bad with the good.

    Have a wonderful weekend, dear lady.

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    1. Susan: Thank you. Jazz is not out of the woods yet, but we can (we hope) see some light through the trees.
      I am NOT happy at the cockatoos vandalism. And am employing my pump action water pistol.

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  65. Poor Jazz!!! So good to hear he is over the worst of it. This is something I have never heard about so thank you for the link. I wish him a continued return to good health.

    Your series of flowers and birds are all gorgeous! What does Jazz think of all those birds? :)

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    1. DeniseinVA: We had yet another visit to the vet yesterday, and our fingers are crossed.
      Jazz is an elderly boy now and usually doesn't bother with the birds. Which pleases us.

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  66. We had a cat, Mildred (a boy, a long and quite incredible story), who had pancreatitis - I'm sure he had even more than nine lives, the trips to the vet were frequent and desperate but he stayed with us for many years.

    Your crocus photographs always make me happy to know that spring is on its way.

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    1. Kim: Thank you, that is good to hear. Jazz has even got accustomed to car trips and vet visits. Which makes life easier, but makes me grieve for him too.
      Spring is quite definitely on the way here.

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  67. Sending hugs to you and Jazz. I can imagine how tough it is for Jazz to be going through all this- and for you to be watching and trying to help ease the pain. Hope the treatments help a ton!

    Beautiful spring photos. Love seeing all the blooms and birds. :)
    ~Jess

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    1. DMS ~Jess: Thank you. It has been hard. And worrying. Treatment is minimal. We now have appetite stimulants to give him for when he stops eating and drinking (which isn't a fun procedure). They work though.

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  68. Popping back round to say hi and hope you're bearing up ok. So sorry things are still not good for you and Jazz. Hang in there.

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    1. Sandy: Thank you. Today (so far) he is having a better day, and I am grateful. As I am for your return visit.

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  69. Jazz is so beautiful! Give him a Big Hug from me!!! I hope he is ok!
    I love your flower and bird pictures so much!! What a treat seeing them! Thank you EC!!! Big Hugs and I hope you are well!

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    1. Magic Love Crow: Many thanks. We are hoping that Jazz is getting better, and yes, even in his current avatar as punk pussy he is a good looking cat. Hugs.

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    2. LOL! Punk Pussy! LOL! You are too funny! LOL!

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    3. Magic Love Crow: He does look like a punk pussy, though the fur is growing back - which the vet says is a good sign.

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  70. Jazz is gorgeous! I am glad he is improving. I remember when my cat had bladder stones, the blood all over and the fear of what was coming. Your photos are transforming for me. I try to imagine seeing those birds outside my window. Wow!

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    1. Glenda Beall: Thank you. Jazz (finally) does seem to be off the one step forward two steps back treadmill. And the birds who visit us are always a joy.

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