In memory of
Premier Gowlaren Iamgarfield -- Georgie (70.19)
19/9 2005 - 15/6 2010
22nd of December 2005:
Ken came with me to George Gow’s --- our Wee Georgie (a.k.a. Gowlaren Iamgarfield) came home
December 22nd 2005 was a 100% red letter day as the Cavaliers and I travelled to Edinburgh to get my new red kitten --- a beautiful red tabby Exotic, bred by George Gow. We called into Ken’s en route and he came with me to make sure I found the way to George’s while Helen had the Cavaliers for the day. On the way home we stopped off at Ken’s and Helen provided a great supper for humans, canines and felines as well as giving Georgie the little toy white cat that stayed with him all his life and went with him in the end. So as in 1978 I once more had a lovely little red boy --- okay Gilbert was known as a ginger, but the ruby cavaliers Persee and Hetty were very taken with the ‘new boy’ and obviously liked their new red pal!!!!
Georgie waiting for Santa December 2005
By heck, what are you? --- this toy when squeezed makes realistic monkey Noises!
Georgie with Hetty
Preston & Blackpool 2006 -Georgie's first show
1. Two days before in the bath
2. 2nd in open and you can see the others --- there were 5 in class he had a first.
3. Home with the banana present from the show
May 27th 2006 Durham CCC Show
Georgie had a lovely day and enjoyed the presents from admirers
1st & BOB --- Thank you to Mr Hepburn.
2 other 1sts and other pleasing miscellaneous results.
To see a small film clip of Georgie in his pen, click HERE
July 22nd 2006.
Edinburgh & East of Scotland
4am: Off we went with 3 kittens and the gorgeous Georgie
Georgie did us proud with 2nd in Open (his first adult class) to a superb older boy,
then 2 X 2nds and 2 X 3rds in reasonably sized miscellaneous classes.
Georgie
He loved the journey and when we stopped for a while happily came out of the cage for a while and investigated the car!
He was also seen by his breeder, George Gow
Georgie in charge of the car!
AUGUST 2006, BINGLEY
Georgie had 1st, BOB and BOV adult and 5 trophies! ---
A lovely surprise for breeder George when we made contact later.
CORK August 27th 2006
George had his 1st experience of sea-voyaging and the long drive across Eire to Cork.
He quickly settled in the Travelodge and was bright and ready for the show next day.
Georgie had a red card day and as well as 1st CC & BOB he was later in the resplendent blue BOV pen.
He looked quite smart crossing the BIS table of esteemed judges.
Georgie peers hopefully into the massive cup which we borrowed for a photograph as trophies have to remain in Eire
ERIN – Sept 16th 2006
Once more Georgie had a sea voyage
Georgie met with his friend who came over to N Ireland from Russia.
Still he came 2nd of 3 and gained a few good miscellaneous rosettes
Who ruffled my fur --- I’ll have to get it right say Georgie
Sept 19th 2006 GEORGIE’s 1st birthday
What on earth has she done now?
What dyer say – blow de candle out --- Why?
S.A.B.C.C.I. SHOW Oct. 22nd 2006
Another enjoyable trip to Eire.
Georgie came 2nd in his open to Vita-Nova’s Dreamer again,
but at least we can say he was beaten by the cat who went on to become BIS and looked the part all day.
Donna and Georgie soon settled to snooze once back in the hotel
November 11th 2006 ----- Ulster Siamese & All Breed Cat Club Show
Gowlaren Iamgarfield --- a.k.a. WEE GEORGIE
Open 2nd
A 1st and other placings in miscellaneous & club classes
Dec 4th 2006
Georgie and Donna chase the leaves that hit the window during the windy weather before Georgie left for SVCC to be neutered
Dec 25th 2006
All the cats had new coloured balls and the kittens little blue mice for Christmass ---
Donna and Georgie took to a polite game of ‘footie’ all over the landing, down the stairs and everywhere they could get to!
Sunday, August 12th 2007
Bingley once more
Georgie had a good day and took BOB over a highly titled queen as well as the trophy for the Persian with best eye colour.
November 2007
Georgie had a ‘pash’ for broad beans --- caught in the act here
Fortunately we had eaten so the animals enjoyed the few left after his feast!
December 1st 2007
Ulster Siamese & All Breed Cat Club show in Bangor Co. Down
Little Georgie came 2nd in his open and had 3 more 2nd places and two 3rd placings in his other classes before snuggling up under his blanket
Christmass 2007
All the animals had gifts
Georgie & a silver
May 31st 2008
Durham Cat Club Silver (25th) anniversary show
Wee Georgie gained his 1st British PC and the BOB --- thank you to Gwen Waugh. He also won the Crystal Clear class and another and was placed quite well in the others.
July 19th 2008 Edinburgh
Georgie gained his 2nd PC
BINGLEY 2008
Wee Georgie claimed his 1st and BOB plus BOV Persian neuter and a posh rosette
Total 6 x 1st; 2 x 2nd
September 6th 2008
Georgie cuddles up with Hetty!
September 19th 2008
Georgie 2 years old
Georgie’s comment --- great cream in these meringue thingies ---- purrfect
ULSTER 2008
Georgie gained his 3rd PC thanks to Mrs L Martin --- A Premier title is his, as Pr Gowlaren Iamgarfield, and he won two of his side classes.
Christmass 2008
Dec. 25th 2008
Georgie & Seamus
coming down --- Ash, Donna, Assumpta, Seamus & Georgie
May 28th 2009
A ‘poorly’ Georgie watches his get well email card from Aunti Marian in fascination
June 27th 2009
two new gardeners
Seamus left, Georgie right
August 9th 2009 BINGLEY
Georgie had quite a good day
Open 1st, 5 X 1st, 1 X 2nd
August 18th 2009
This was a very special and worrying day for us and our Little Georgie
Off we set in the morning, Georgie and Hetty in the car and drove to Joan Smith’s so she could help us find the way across Manchester and be there for ‘Mum’
We got to AMCRS and saw Dr David Crossley who already had our Vet, Kevan’s x-rays of Georgie’s jaw --- it was quickly realized that the problem had worsened and that the specialist surgery David does was very necessary and so we left little Georgie for the day!
Joan gave Mum a great lunch and then not long after 3pm we were able to go and get Georgie
(A lot of money very well spent --- but I will add a big sigh of relief for the wonders of Pet Plan!)
Once home Georgie was quiet and enjoyed his cuddles --- he also, as you can see, wanted everybody to see his IV site yellow bandage
When Kevan saw Georgie on the 26th he was most impressed with the progress
A big thank you to Joan for all the support and advice before we went to Manchester!
Aug 26th2 009
Georgie had his post-op check with Kevan and all well so far
September 5th 2009
Gabby, Hetty and Bella were in church with Georgie for the annual St Chad’s pet service
Sept. 19th 2009
Georgie 4 years old
Operation site 100% and just a little trouble on his chin to clear up
January 2010
Best place is on Mum’s bed with this cold weather
February 26th 2010
Soprano and Georgie take up their place on his special pillow keeping an eye on all the others finding the warmth of ‘Mum’s bed’ on a cold day
March 29th 2010
Georgie's previous tests did not uncover any clear reasons for his ongoing illness and he remained quite poorly and so he and Gabby had an appointment with Kevan this day. Georgie stayed in for a mountain of investigations. I collected him in the evening, and Sarah showed me the x-rays which are worrying. One test swent off to the USA. We also talked about the odd way he eats and problems with food. He still loves his Greek yogurt!
April 2010
For the few days after the investigations Georgie almost seemed worse and needed bathing/washing several times throughout a day, so after 3 days Kevan prescribed some Kaobotic and slowly it helped. The RD food was recommend but he couldn’t pick it up, so I investigated and started feeding Applaws. We went along and saw Larissa and she recommended the water (cooled) from boiling rice --- at first he only took it by syringe and eventually got the idea.
May 6th 2010
Georgie remains very poorly, but is gaining a little weight with the Applaws food. He seems to enjoy that and his ‘yogurt.’
May 21st 2010
Georgie and pieces of the feline Easter egg
June 2nd 2010
Georgie’s condition and care continues and today we went along to get his medication. Had to sign for it as it is not yet recognised for cat treatment, but worth a try if he is to have a chance of recovering. Any further treatment can not be considered while his alimentary tract is so inflamed, etc.
My two little red boys sometimes eat near each other which is comforting
June 7th 2010
Georgie appears to be responding to the capsules and he is very good taking them. He has sat in the sunshine in the pen and watched the butterflies, etc.
June 9th 2010
Georgie seems a little less keen to eat, and continues to sleep a lot.
June 10th 2010
Georgie is less well and drinking but not eating. He has a little Lactol by syringe from me a few times a day.
June 14th 2010
Georgie seem a tiny bit more comfortable, but I fear ------------ I talked it over with Kathy and Janet at SVCC as it is quite a long time to the 2 week check up on Wednesday evening.
June 15th 2010
I made that call to SVCC during the morning coffee break at Appeals and this evening at 18.35 Kevan, the nurse and I helped my little red boy out of his pain. It was good to be able to telephone George (Gow) and have a long chat about the little lad, and other things, of course.
The last pictures show Georgie snuggled on his comfy bedding on my bed – Soprano came to see him. Hetty knew and stayed home with the others so I had that last precious hour or so with my Red Prince, Pr. Gowlaren Iamgarfield to those who knew him at shows.
After I came home it seemed all the animals appeared to miss Wee Georgie.
Bless you wee Georgie, you stayed for my birthday, but then the next day we knew the time had come: Sleep well my precious little Prince and I pray that you will gamble happily in the meadows of animal heaven alongside my other animals and all our friends, but especially Ash and Finnian, with no horrid cattle illness to stop you any more.
Your place on my bed is empty just now, and Soprano and Pattie have looked for you there --- I can never forget you and all the happiness you brought me, and I’ll love you for ever