User talk:Gaile Gray/Journal

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Contents 1 Video of Tender Wolf 2 Austin 3 Bats and Planes 4 George

[edit] Video of Tender Wolf

I must admit I didn't see it before, but it's a great video and a very nice song to go along with it! For those who haven't seen it yet: here. One thing is for sure, these are memories that won't be forgotten! -- (Tribina / talk) 21:00, 24 June 2008 (UTC)

I agree, Trib, Tender Wolf made a lovely movie. Thanks for your kind words, I'll pass them along to her! -- Gaile 05:25, 2 July 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Austin

Omg lol i remember you face from the NF colleters DVD, and i live in austin and saw you at stubbs!!, but i wasent sure if it was you, but i know now! lol would have been embarrasing to go up to a random group of people and be like "omg are you GAILE???!!" And the bats are awesome im so glad you got to expirence that. SweetEscape 02:02, 26 July 2008 (UTC)

Wow, that's really something that you were there when I was at Stubb's! (Dang, I loooove that place!) But please tell me you didn't see me taking pictures of everything, like a typical tourist? (I admit I exceeded good taste and good manners when I waited until the Ladies Room cleared out and snapped pictures of the rest room "stall" doors. :) ) Next time I come to Austin, we should have coffee. Or BBQ. You folks know how to do that right! :) -- Gaile 03:11, 9 September 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Bats and Planes

I'm glad you got a chance to see the bats. They're fascinating creatures! One of our former student workers is heavily involved with Bat World. Yes, there is such a thing. She does bat rehab here in town and is doing research on bat populations. She likes browns, and reds are "cute," but she thinks they have no brains. It's fascinating to see the babies fed formula. To feed them, she uses makeup sponges cut into very small triangles, then soaks the sponge in formula. The baby bats bite and suck. You can see their little bellies getting round, as if they'd swallowed a white marble.

With respect to airlines, the most reprehensible behavior occurred when my husband and I were waiting in Dulles for our flight to Indy. The flight was the last to go out, and it was just after the Christmas holiday. The flight was delayed, and delayed, and delayed. Finally, it was cancelled, and we were informed the maintenance crew had taken off home. What was so reprehensible? Well, a serviceman was scheduled to be on that flight, and it was his last chance to see his son before being deployed to Iraq for 15 months. If the airline had been more upfront and honest about the reason for the delay, he'd have been able to switch his flight. As it is, he had no way to make it to Indianapolis and then be with his unit. Sheesh! ceolstan 19:54, 1 August 2008 (UTC)

Goodness, I forget about this talk page -- I'm so embarrassed! (And you know it's not like me to ignore folks! :) ) I think that the people working with bat preservation are doing a great job; my hat is off to that student for her good works, works which benefit all of us when you consider the exceptional contribution that bats make to the environment.

It's sad to read the story about the father being prevented from seeing his son. I wish that all service organizations would get on board with the concept of having greater transparency and showing a heightened level of concern for their customers -- everyone would benefit! *steps off soapbox* ;) -- Gaile 03:20, 9 September 2008 (UTC)

[edit] George

Hi Gaile, I've always liked reading your stories about George, and it was very sad to read the end of this one. He was a real gaming kitty and he will be missed. purple llama 06:54, 15 September 2008 (UTC)

I had the feeling when i started reading Fox007 14:08, 15 September 2008 (UTC)

I feel sorry for your loss. That's a sad story, but it's also a nice one. I have always wanted a cat; if I manage to get one, I hope he/she will also enjoy watching me play Guild Wars  : ) (of course, it would be GW7 at that time, but anyway...) Erasculio 14:14, 15 September 2008 (UTC)

Thanks, guys. I appreciate the kind words. He was an important part of the family, for sure. There are times I still look for him or start to say something to him... -- Gaile 18:29, 15 September 2008 (UTC)

I am sorry to read about your loss. And in a way comforted by the fact that you gave George a long good life. --Silverleaf Don't assume, ask! 19:47, 15 September 2008 (UTC)

Its sad to see George go. Looks like he had quite the adventurous life. Dominator Matrix 04:03, 16 September 2008 (UTC)

Remember the good times, it certainly made me smile to learn about his mannerisms, and in cat years 17 years makes a very old cat does it not? Im sure George is in feline heaven, getting his own back on Diablo, right? =) My thoughts go to you.Frozenwind 12:20, 16 September 2008 (UTC)

I am glad that you and George spent so many happy years together, and so pleased you decided to share with us. The best family animals always come along when you're not expecting them. (My three kitties just wonder if I'm *ever* going to come to bed and stop staring at 'the box'...:D but I hope they live as long and as rich a life.) Mllepandora 19:39, 16 September 2008 (UTC)

I'm sure a dear friend like George will be missed, but remember his important teaching: "Napping is serious business" 75.146.48.190 22:38, 16 September 2008 (UTC)

There are so many "George stories." Like the time he tried to take on two dogs, both five times his size. (You don't get onto George's turf without permission, thenkyouveddymooch!) The dramatic episode when he got outside and spent three days up a tree. The evening I stepped away and he decided to take a bite of my chocolate-frosted cake doughnut, then swore he was innocent, even as I pointed out the cocoa trails on his whiskers...

There were a lot of good times over the years, for sure. Thanks for your kinds words, friends. -- Gaile 17:23, 19 September 2008 (UTC)

May George rest in peace. As I have said many times before, I ask, no I demand! That George has is own NPC in GW2 as a reward for all the hard work he put into making Guild Wars a great game. --King Of Kamelott 02:05, 22 September 2008 (UTC)

I enjoyed reading the story of George, but its sad to hear he went. I will remember him, as the cat that caused Gaile grief, but gave her fun. I love cats, but i hate to hear of them passing away. He will be remembered. --Burning Freebies 18:11, 25 September 2008 (UTC)

A great cat has gone. The story moved me greatly, my cat passed away, after only 12 years, a few months ago, and I still miss him badly. We already had another cat, but no cat can replace Poes, my first cat. You're not the only one that named her ranger pets after a real cat, Poes still lives in Guild Wars, as my Melandru Stalker (and you can be sure he'll have offspring in Guild Wars 2!). Now, excuse me, I must whipe some tears and find a tissue for my nose.

I hope you will find a new cat to fill that hole George must have left with his passing. Another one to walk across your keyboard and do a reboot of your system (I know I now have two of those, both desperate for attention and jealous of my keyboard and mouse I think...) --Lady Rhonwyn 10:15, 27 September 2008 (UTC)

My cat seems to understand the link between pressing buttons on the keyboard and things happening on the screen. A beloved pet is hard to replace. It's like loosing a part of yourself. Even if you fill that gap, it's juts not the same... — Wolf 15:15, 27 September 2008 (UTC)

Lady Rhonwyn, it was nice of you to write (and nice to see you again). I do send my sympathy for your loss and I love the way you memorialized Poes. I shall have a George in Guild Wars 2, you can be sure.

Wolf, you're quite right: I can remember every cat I've had and yes, they do become a part of ourselves. I've been looking at shelters and ads and so forth, but I just don't know... -- Gaile 20:37, 28 September 2008 (UTC)

The right companion doesn't always show up right away, or even looked for, but when he/she does, you will know without a doubt. Best of luck in your searches Gaile. — Wolf 20:46, 28 September 2008 (UTC)

Gaile, first of all, I've only just now read your story about George and I am very sorry for your loss. It actually made me tear up, I had an 18 year old cat we had to put down at the beginning of last year, I haven't truly been the same ever since. Like previously said, they truly become part of you, especially you've known them for so long and spent so much time with them. Underated Skill 02:02, 29 September 2008 (UTC)

Oh, Underated Skill, I'm sorry if I made you sad. And I am very sorry for your loss; it is a hard thing to go through. George was with me every day and even now, I keep feeling his loss. For instance, when I sit down to watch a movie, I want to call out "TV Time!" (his signal for uninterrupted cuddle time) and when I stepped outside this weekend, I had to tell myself "No need to worry about closing the door, there's no little feline to escape." :-/

I wonder -- have you gotten a new kitty, or have you considered doing so? -- Gaile