Some replies to Friday Flashback, and Skeeter:
Meezer's Mews said "You were so kind hearted and Skeeter was grateful to you forever more! You have many sweet memories to cherish".
Skeeter changed my life from "a cat around the house" to "a dear cat-friend" around the house. He changed me from "a cat" to "a specific cat" as an individual. I would not be the person I am now without having Skeeter in my life. Let's just say he tripped a switch in my mind.
Mariette VandenMunckhof-Vedder said:
"What a wonderful love story between you and Skeeter!
He was lucky you rescued him from that noisy store and bringing him home.
Sure, those changes are at times traumatic to any kitty and that might explain the hiding.
But he sure learned that his life was going to be one with LOVE."
It was indeed. Skeeter changed my life. I cared well enough for previous cats (because I liked having one but Skeeter was more personal). I chose him, and that made a lot of difference. And in a way, he chose me. He ran to me in his cage. The "wrong cat" would not have.
Catladymac said: " You may not get the cat you want, but you get the cat you need." Or who needs you. Skeeter's love is still with you, carrying over to all the kitties since."
Yes, Skeeter was the cat I needed and he needed me.. I don't really know why he seemed so different, but he was. I went from "cat-liker" to "cat-lover".
There is such a sight difference in words, but such a great difference in attitude.
Maybe it was him, maybe it was just the right time in my life, but he changed me. Every cat since has been an individual one, not just "the house cat".
Skeeter, in another home, might have become a very different cat.
But here he was..