Goodbye Jethro

Not a post I wanted to make. Jethro passed away at 3.30pm today. I had got back from work and he was shouting and lying on the floor. I had to get my daughter early from school and took him to the vets straight away. They said it didn't look good and took him for test. They then came back and told me the worst. I got to spend a little time with him before he passed. He was a Bengal and the vets said that he did really well making it to 16. He had celebrated his birthday on Friday there which I posted about.

I have never lost a pet before and the pain I am feeling right now is the same pain I felt when I lost my dad all those years ago. I loved Jethro with all my heart.

I got Jethro when he was 12 weeks old. I remember that day so vividly back in 2010 as he was my first ever cat. I got Abby and Chiana a few hours later. I actually started blogging back in 2011 but it was just about Nail Polish. Jethro would often photobomb the shoots so he featured a few times on that blog as I liked the photos.

I will see how I am feeling in the next few days and might post some photos from the archives. 16 years worth of the boy! The photo is one of the last I took on his birthday.

Rest in Peace my sweet boy, I will miss you forever <3

Caturday: Cleo Stole The Sleigh

 

Jethro thanks you all for his birthday wishes yesterday.

This is Cleo. She stole the Sleigh I bought for one of my daughter's teddy bears. I think Cleo looks good it it!

Happy Birthday Jethro

It's Jethro's Birthday today. He turned 16 today. Here are a few photos of his celebration.

This is the card my daughter made for him. He seemed to like it. Certainly distracted him from the treats haha!

Happy Birthday Jethro.

 

Slipper Flower

 

This is one from the garden centre near us. It's Calceolaria integrifolia, also know as Slipper Flower or Lady's Purse. It caught my eye because it was vivid orange.

Signs 10th June 2026

Linking to Tom's Signs: https://backroadstraveller.blogspot.com/ .

It reads: "Follow the evidence wherever it leads, and question everything." Neil deGrasse Tyson.

Another from the Glasgow Science Centre. I must admit, I question everything and read up on everything. Probably a good thing these days with all the "fake news".

Nice But Deadly

Another one from our Amazonia visit. 

This little frog looks serious I think. It's a Blue Poison Dart Frog.

A Lovely Flower

 

This is a lovely flower. Does anyone know what it is? Google says either a small tulip or a small primrose.

Great Colours

 

Lovely colours. I always enjoy seeing a colourful sky.

Caturday: Abby Has That Look

 

Abby has a look about her in this photo! Don't mess with her!

Red Damselfly

 

This is from last year. It's a red damselfly. I've not been out walking yet to see them. I had to change my job and now work a few hours during the day on weekdays. 

A Brave Beetle

 

This little beetle was brave walking along the edge of the leaf.

Signs 3rd June 2026

 Linking to Tom's Signs: https://backroadstraveller.blogspot.com/

I think this is an important sign! I spotted it at Calderglen Country Park.

Mellow Yellow

 

This is a little Canary. We visited The Beech Tree Inn recently. They have lovely food, good coffee, animals and a little play park too. 

A Moth On Monday

 

This is a Least Carpet Moth! It really is a beauty, I think. People aren't as keen on moths as they are butterflies and I don't understand! Moths are awesome as well.

A Tiny Beetle

 

I saw this little bug in the garden on the blue box we use to store stuff. I think it's a Heather Beetle. Cute little thing.

Caturday: Sunny Cali

 

Cali found the ideal sun puddle in the bedroom! She enjoys sitting on the window ledge soaking up the sun!

Pink And White Daisy

 

Isn't this pink and white daisy really lovely?

Sunny Trees

 

I love seeing old and tall trees. I liked these ones, especially on a sunny day! I am forever looking down for insects and bugs but sometimes I look up!

Signs 27th May 2026

Linking to Tom's Signs: https://backroadstraveller.blogspot.com/ 

I saw this sign in the Science Centre in Glasgow. 

A Little Lovebird

Another from our visit to Calderglen Country Park.

 

A colourful little Lovebird. The colours almost seem unreal!

Mirror Reflection

 

We went to a Garden Centre for a coffee and I noticed the reflection in the mirror and really liked it. Seeing things from a different angle!

Up A Tree

 

Another one from our visit to Amazonia. This snake was chilling on the tree.

Caturday: Whatcha Lookin' At?

 

This is Cleo. I wonder what she is looking at? I have to confess, Cleo is currently the most photographed cat in the house. She is very photogenic and stays still for the photos haha!

Union Street Fire In Glasgow

I had mentioned this in a post in March. Here are the photos I took on the 11th March.

Info can be found HERE. At the time I took these photos they were still clearing things up and a lot of the streets were shut. I was talking to one of the policemen and he was telling me all they got was abuse from people trying to get along the shut streets. He said it was shocking the way people were behaving and they didn't understand it was for their safety. How rubbish is that? They are there helping and protecting people but still get abuse??? Changed days!

National Space Centre, Leicester

As promised, here are photos from the National Space Centre in Leicester.

It was a good day and my daughter enjoyed it. A lot for the kids to do and lots of crafting too. When we visited at the start of April the Solar System section was shut which was a bit annoying as I wanted my daughter to see it. She knows all the planets, I spent 2 weeks teaching her them! We went to a show in the Sir Patrick Moore Planetarium and I felt a bit queasy but everyone else was fine! I'd have to say the cafe did cater well for all diets and allergies and I gave the coffee a thumbs up too! 

I'll leave you with the last photo...Are we alone? What do you think? 

Signs 20th May 2026

Linking to Tom's Signs: https://backroadstraveller.blogspot.com/ 

Saw this quote at the Science Centre and I really liked it.

Shining Bright

 

One of my better photos of the moon! It can be really hard to capture with a phone!

Harvest Mouse

 

During the Easter Holidays we visited Calderglen Country Park. I got lots of photos! Up first is this tiny little Harvest Mouse! I was really happy how the photos turned out as this was taken through glass!

All Tuckered Out

 

This little bee was struggling and on the ground. At first I thought it was dead but once I got a dandelion and put it on, it started moving. I took it inside for a bit of warmth. After about 5 minutes we went back outside and it was lively! I put it near other flowers. I checked back about 10 minutes later and it was gone. I always try and help where I can.

Caturday: The 2 Faces Of Stitch

 

This is Stitch and his two faces. First is his cute and not thinking pose and second is is fully alert look.

Chilean Rose Tarantula

 

This is a Chilean Rose Tarantula that we saw at Amazonia recently. I like spiders.

Hanging Around

 

This is some sort of Bracket Fungi I think. I took this last year.

Signs 13 May 2026

Linking to Tom's Signs: https://backroadstraveller.blogspot.com/ 

I certainly do! 

A Happy Coot

 

This is from a few years ago at the pond. It's one of the coots. I think it looks happy.

It's Hiding!

 

Can you spot the moon behind the clouds?

Feeding A Female Mallard

 

This is from last year when we went to Alton Towers. My daughter was trying to feed this female mallard. The ducks at Alton Towers are used to the humans!

Caturday: Mother And Child

 

This is Abby and Chiana. Abby at the front and Chiana at the back. Abby is Chiana's mother! I've had Chiana since she was 6 weeks old and she will be 16 in August!

A Lovely Big Tree

 

I really liked this tree I saw when we were down in England in April.