Drinking some aged DHP this morning from my brand-new, super-tiny gaiwan.

But I’m having a hard time focusing on the tea. Last night my family had to take Gracie to the vet – she was lethargic, not eating, and had collapsed on the floor near the litter box this morning. (I didn’t see her before I left for work. If I had looked for her then, would things have been different? We don’t know how long she was lying there for.)

The vet said last night that she was severely dehydrated, and it looked like she had lost a substantial amount of weight in the past few days. She’s stayed at the vet’s office overnight, but since the office isn’t open yet, I have no idea how she’s doing. The vet won’t open for another 20 minutes. Will they call right away?

Gracie is 17 years old, guys. She’s a wonderful cat, but she’s getting old. I’ve had her for over half my life. I can’t her being gone, but I know it will have to happen one day. Will she be okay? Could I have done anything differently if I had looked for her before I left?

Sil

oh no Christina hugs

Sami Kelsh

huggggggggs

keychange

Thinking of you, Christina. I can relate to wondering how things would have been had you acted differently, but remember that they could have also turned out worse, too. Also, the waiting is often the worst part. Hang in there hugs

mrs.stenhouse12

I’m so sorry to hear this Christina! I hope Gracie gets better quickly <3 sending lots of hugs for you and your kitty!

Nicole

So sorry to hear. Hope things turn out well. Don’t blame yourself, though. Old kitties just get old.

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Sil

oh no Christina hugs

Sami Kelsh

huggggggggs

keychange

Thinking of you, Christina. I can relate to wondering how things would have been had you acted differently, but remember that they could have also turned out worse, too. Also, the waiting is often the worst part. Hang in there hugs

mrs.stenhouse12

I’m so sorry to hear this Christina! I hope Gracie gets better quickly <3 sending lots of hugs for you and your kitty!

Nicole

So sorry to hear. Hope things turn out well. Don’t blame yourself, though. Old kitties just get old.

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Updated March 2016:

I’m a writer and editor who’s fallen in love with loose-leaf tea. I’ve also set up a site for tea reviews at http://www.booksandtea.ca – an excellent excuse to keep on buying and trying new blends. There will always be more to discover!

In the meantime, since joining Steepster in January 2014, I’ve gotten a pretty good handle on my likes and dislikes

Likes: Raw/Sheng pu’erh, sobacha, fruit flavours, masala chais, jasmine, mint, citrus, ginger, Ceylons, Chinese blacks, rooibos.

Dislikes (or at least generally disinclined towards): Hibiscus, rosehip, chamomile, licorice, lavender, really vegetal green teas, shu/ripe pu’erh.

Things I generally decide on a case-by-case basis: Oolong, white teas.

Still need to do my research on: matcha

I rarely score teas anymore, but if I do, here’s the system I follow:

100-85: A winner!
84-70: Pretty good. This is a nice, everyday kind of tea.
69-60: Decent, but not up to snuff.
59-50: Not great. Better treated as an experiment.
49-0: I didn’t like this, and I’m going to avoid it in the future. Blech.

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