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Post by hikerjer on Dec 24, 2016 7:47:48 GMT -8
23 years ago my daughter brought home a goldfish that she had won in at a school carnival. You know the kind you take home in a plastic sack filled with water. We've had "Goldie" for 23 years and while my daughter has long grown and left the home, we still have Goldie. This morning we found him floating upside down in his bowl I know he was only a gold fish but still after 23 years, you sort of get attached. He never did ask for much. Just a pinch of feed each day and an occasionally change of his water. We'll miss him. He was a good fish.  |
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Post by autumnmist on Dec 24, 2016 10:25:12 GMT -8
I've never before expressed sorrow for loss of a fish, because I don't recall anyone posting on that topic. But I do remember how much we enjoyed watching our guppies when we were little.
Goldie must have been quite a fish to last for 23 years. Even if a "pet" isn't the kind that can interact with humans, I'm sure there are bonds that develop, in ways different than those with cats and dogs. I'm sorry for your loss, and hope that Goldie will be remembered for the pleasure he provided you and your family.
Will you be getting another fish?
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Post by hikerjer on Dec 24, 2016 10:37:31 GMT -8
Jeeze, Ben. There really is a dark side to you. Isn't there?
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Post by absarokanaut on Dec 24, 2016 11:26:21 GMT -8
Ben,
Step away from the Exhaust Pipe and put down the copy of "Atlas Shrugged."
May you always rise up to meet those fish flakes Goldie.
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Post by zipposdad on Dec 24, 2016 11:36:53 GMT -8
We also had a"school" fish for many years. It lived on the toilet in the bathroom. That reminded us to feed it. And the cats would drink from the bowl and never try to fish it out. It did frighten its share of guests...
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Post by JiminMD on Dec 24, 2016 15:07:05 GMT -8
I'm sorry Jer. I've never had a goldfish live more than a few weeks.
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