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Catthiefkeith funeral flowers thread.

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MrsKoala · 02/09/2017 07:24

Hi All, been putting this thread off as I haven't been able to face the reality and finality of it. Anyway, here it is.

I am going to get YANBU in flowers (possibly bright yellow - any other colour suggestions are welcome?) and take them along to the funeral of CTK. It would be lovely if there was lots of MN names to add to the chorus.

If you would like me to add your username then please post on this thread. (Some people have already pm'd me so they are already there - but can post below too of course if they wish). If you want to add a little message i am also happy to add that as well.

I shall take photos of the flowers and post them after the funeral. Cheers lovelies.

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DMCWelshCakes · 14/09/2017 20:29

Thank you MrsK. That's beautiful.

PacificDogwod · 14/09/2017 21:04

Thank you, MrsK - the YANBU is beautiful.

I am so glad that a MNer was actually there and I am raising a glass of Wine to CTK.

2017SoFarSoGood · 14/09/2017 21:20

well that's a send off right enough. You are a lovely, lovely, friend MrsK - thank you for all you have done. Marvelous flowers and I'm sure the card will astonish the family once it sinks in.

You deserve a Wine and Flowers. And a hug.

AllMumsyWereTheBorrowedClothes · 14/09/2017 21:26

Oh MrsK the flowers are just perfect, thank you so much for doing this, and including us all. Like many others I took some time out today to remember CTK and lit a candle for her, and her family. And then toasted her with a nice Wine this evening. Thank you again.

QOD · 14/09/2017 23:21

Love you too @MrsKoala 💐

Sad day today 😢

YABU ctk 🕯

Veterinari · 15/09/2017 07:26

Thank you so so much MrsK

The photos are much appreciated and the card is a triumph.

I can't help but think how furious CTK would have been at this this situation (though I'm sure she'd haves loved the tributes)

Death is a fucker!

derxa · 15/09/2017 07:36

Thanks MrsK You've restored my faith in humanity today. x

UnbornMortificado · 15/09/2017 07:55

Flowers are amazing, lovely thing for you to organise MrsK Flowers

It's been a shit year.

InglouriousBasterd · 15/09/2017 07:58

Just beautiful flowers. Thank you

MrsKoala · 15/09/2017 08:31

Derxa - She would have done it for any of us. It was the least i could do for her.

SBJ and i did smile as the hearse went past and right along one side you could see from quite a way away bright yellow YANBU. We laughed and said i bet everyone wonders wtf that means. I do hope a few people were MNers (or at least familiar with it) so they had a wry smile.

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Horsemad · 15/09/2017 08:35

Yep, I can definitely imagine CTK doing the same for a MNer Smile

derxa · 15/09/2017 08:55

It was the least i could do for her. Yes but that's your thinking. Most people wouldn't have written all those MN nicknames. I'm sure CTK's will have appreciated it though. My heart goes out to them.

slithytove · 15/09/2017 09:07

Thank you x

TimeIhadaNameChange · 15/09/2017 09:24

Thank you, Mrs K. That was a really kind thing you did for us, let alone CTK and her family. The flowers look beautiful. I wonder how many people were frantically Googling 'YANBU' as soon as they could, yesterday?!

Thanks once again x

PatMullins · 15/09/2017 11:05

God, the YANBU flowers have given me goosebumps.
What a beautiful, fitting send off for CTK. Still feel so teary thinking about her.

SweetBabyJebus · 15/09/2017 12:22

I've had 'Three Little Birds' constantly playing in my head since yesterday. It' been making me smile!

The one thing that has really hit home, and was repeated a number of times at the service, was that CTK's motto in life was "a day without laughter is a day wasted".

Words to live and love by.

Thanks CTK. Flowers

MrsKoala · 15/09/2017 12:31

I keep smiling at her saying 'Funny isn't always nice. But funny is always funny' then 'Always look on the bright side of life' coming on. So her.

I danced to 3 little birds with my children last night and probably hugged them a bit too hard.

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Tanaqui · 15/09/2017 14:16

Thank you MrsK

MrsKoala · 15/09/2017 14:20

I've requested the pic of the flowers be deleted as i didn't realise you could see CTK name in it. I'll try to crop it and re-post it.

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Hefzi · 15/09/2017 14:24

Thanks so much for doing this, MrsKFlowers

BellMcEnd · 15/09/2017 14:27

Oh well done, MrsK Flowers

TopBitchoftheWitches · 15/09/2017 14:34

Beautiful colour. Thank you Flowers

cleanasawhistle · 15/09/2017 14:43

Sorry didn't spot this post so didn't know about the arrangements you were making.

Just wanted to say what a lovely thing you have done for your friend and everyone here,take care x

SweetBabyJebus · 15/09/2017 18:11

Here's my photo Mrs. K ...

Catthiefkeith funeral flowers thread.
TheSassyAssassin · 15/09/2017 18:16

Beautiful. I really hope you and MrsK are doing ok today Flowers xx