Memories of Eric and Flynn

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: Name: Memories of Eric and Flynn; Location: Plymouth, Devon, United Kingdom

We are ginger and white brothers and enjoy sharing our adventures together walking in the fields. Sadly Eric left for the Rainbow Bridge on 19.03.2013. I joined my brother on 1st May 2017 so now we are together again for all time.

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Monday, July 27, 2015

Happy Birthday to my Dad!

Happy Birthday dad, we love you!

My mum got my dad a big surprise for his birthday. A while back she had the winning bid for a portrait by Joan Brienza Nardozzi. She creates beautiful pet portraits which you can see on her website.
The painting was donated to the auction by Tessie and her beautiful Angel kitty Smokey 8
Thank you so much Tessie and Smokey for donating this wonderful opportunity to get a portrait painted of Eric, and thank you Joan for the beautiful portrait which we will always treasure.

When the painting arrived, mum couldn't wait to let dad see it. She has had it professionally framed and it is hanging on the wall. He officially gets it today.

Hanging on the wall.

Photo taken on the table to avoid glass reflection.
We love it!

Labels: dad's birthday, Eric's portrait, Joan Brienza Nardozzi, Tessie and Smokey, zaziart

51 Comments:

Lone Star Cats said...: Happy birthday to your dad!; July 27, 2015 at 12:24 AM
Tyler said...: What a BEAUTIFUL gift! Looks just like Eric. Happy Birthday, Dad.; July 27, 2015 at 12:33 AM
The Whiskeratti said...: Happy Birthday! And that is a precious, wonderful gift.; July 27, 2015 at 1:15 AM
The Florida Furkids said...: What a fantastic present. Happy Birthday to your Dad!!

The Florida Furkids; July 27, 2015 at 1:19 AM
meowmeowmans said...: That's beautiful! Happy birthday to your awesome dad! :)

Hugs!; July 27, 2015 at 1:20 AM
Cathy Keisha said...: Joan does pawsome work! A portrait was the first prize I ever won on Twitter and I gave it to my Pop for his birthday that year. It’s right above the company so we can always see it. Your’s came out wonderful! Happy Birthday Dad!; July 27, 2015 at 1:51 AM
Cathy Keisha said...: I meant your portrait of Eric.; July 27, 2015 at 1:52 AM
pilch92 said...: Happy Birthday to your Dad!!! That is a wonderful gift. And you look adorable in your hat :); July 27, 2015 at 2:22 AM
Summer at sparklecat.com said...: Wow, that is amazing portrait of Eric! I bet your male human loved it!!; July 27, 2015 at 2:25 AM
Quill and Greyson said...: Happy Birthday Dad!! What a great present!; July 27, 2015 at 2:30 AM
The Island Cats said...: Oh we love it! And we know your dad will too. Happy Birthday to him!; July 27, 2015 at 3:10 AM
rainbow said...: What a fantastic present; the artist has captured Eric's expression perfectly.
Happy Birthday to your Dad.
Purrs ... Rainbow; July 27, 2015 at 3:12 AM
Mark's Mews (Marley, Lori, Taz, and Binq) said...: Happy Birfday to yer Dad. What a great present...; July 27, 2015 at 3:13 AM
WILLIE...! =(^..^)= said...: Lovely! Lovely! Lovely!x
A BIG Happy Burfday Dad......!; July 27, 2015 at 6:40 AM
Athena Cat Goddess Wise Kitty said...: What a lovely gift!

Happy Birthday to your dad :)

Purrs xx
Athena and Marie; July 27, 2015 at 7:37 AM
Meezer's Mews & Terrieristical Woofs said...: Happy Birthday to your Dad, Flynn!
And what a furbulous purrsent!; July 27, 2015 at 8:29 AM
Tama-Chan, Benny, Vidock, Violette, Ollie, Heloise, Momo, Ryu said...: Many Happy returns to your Dad, Flynn!

What a lovely painting!

Purrs,
The Chans; July 27, 2015 at 8:29 AM
Hannah and Lucy said...: Happy Birthday to your Dad Flynn - we bet your Dad will love his present and we are sending him Birthday kisses. Moi. Moi.
Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx; July 27, 2015 at 10:15 AM
Kari said...: Happy birthday Flynnie's Dad! Many happy returns of the day! Be sure to have lots of fun on your special day.
Eric's portrait is wonderful! Bet dad is over the moon.; July 27, 2015 at 10:34 AM
Anonymous said...: Happy Birthday to your Dad........that is a REALLY wonderful portrait of Eric. The artist did a beautiful job of capturing his beautiful coloring and the look in his eyes!

Hugs, Sammy; July 27, 2015 at 10:41 AM
Marg said...: Oh Wow, that portrait really turned out great. So glad you did that. It is fun seeing it. A very Happy Birthday to the Dad. Bet he is going to love his picture.; July 27, 2015 at 11:16 AM
My Mind's Eye said...: Happy Happy birthday to your sweet Dad Flynn.
We know for sure he is beaming from head to toe after seeing his present of Eric's portrait.
It is gorgeous
Hugs madi your bfff; July 27, 2015 at 12:14 PM
Fuzzy Tales said...: Happy birthday to your dad! What a wonderful gift for him, absolutely perfect.; July 27, 2015 at 12:51 PM
Cat and DOG Chat With Caren said...: Ohhhh myyyyy!! That is the BEST present ever!! It looks amazing ! Bet your Dad LOVED it! Happy Happy Birthday to your most PAWESOME Dad! We love him!!!; July 27, 2015 at 12:56 PM
Peaches and Paprika said...: Happy Happy Birthday to your dad. Thanks for sharing that sweet artwork of Eric!!!; July 27, 2015 at 1:01 PM
When the Cat is Away said...: We love it too! What a great present!; July 27, 2015 at 1:05 PM
Laila and Angel Minchie said...: Happy Birthday to your daddy, Flynn! What a wonderful present he will get today! It took our breath away it looks so much like sweet Eric.; July 27, 2015 at 1:54 PM
Spike William and Angels China Cat and Willow said...: I am wishing the happiest of birthdays to your Dad! What a purrfect present that portrait of Eric is for him! You have a terrific Mum for finding the purrfect gift!

Purrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrs, Spike William; July 27, 2015 at 2:56 PM
Brian's Home Blog said...: Happy Birthday to your very special Dad from all of us! That is a most wonderful gift!!!; July 27, 2015 at 2:59 PM
The Meezers or Billy said...: awww sweet Eric! Happy Purrfday Dad!!!!; July 27, 2015 at 3:01 PM
katsrus said...: Happy Birthday to your dad. What a beautiful portrait.
Sue B; July 27, 2015 at 3:01 PM
John Bellen said...: Happy birthday to your dad. That is a wonderful gift, a portrait of Eric. It will keep his memories even closer.; July 27, 2015 at 3:23 PM
Fur Everywhere said...: What a beautiful painting of Eric! That's just the perfect gift for your Dad, Flynn. We wish your dad a very Happy Birthday!!; July 27, 2015 at 3:50 PM
CATachresis said...: That is a wonderful portrait of Eric! A lovely memory! Happy birthday to your lovely dad xxx; July 27, 2015 at 4:33 PM
SuziQCat said...: Happy Birthday to your dad...we love the portrait of Eric too!; July 27, 2015 at 4:49 PM
Unknown said...: What a beautiful portrait of Eric for your Daddy! And its his birthday!?!?
Mes will sing him the song!
Mee!!
Meeee!!!!
Meeeeee!!!!!!!
*•.¸¸♪♫•Happy Birthday to you ♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸♪♫•¸¸.•*
¨*•♫♪ Happy Birthday to you ♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸♪♫•
¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪ Happy Birthday Dear Flynn's Daddy!!!!!! ♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸♪♫•
¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪ Happy Birthday to you! ♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸♪♫•
Kisses for Nellie, Kozmo, Jo Jo and the Hairy Slobbery Sister Cinnamon (oh yeah -- Mommy too); July 27, 2015 at 4:50 PM
ANGEL ABBYGRACE said...: A very happy birthday to your Dad Flynn.
What a fantastic present for him this year. Just lovely portrait of Eric.; July 27, 2015 at 5:22 PM
da tabbies o trout towne said...: flynn...dood...a veree happee day two yur dad & how rockin awesum iz thiz painting oh Eric....♥♥♥♥♥

hope yur dad haza grate grate grate day, hope him getz lotz oh cake pie fish pizza ham samiches & beer.....hope him ENJOYZ his day & heerz two a yeer a head filled with happee nezz & health ~ ♥♥♥♥♥; July 27, 2015 at 5:45 PM
Terri said...: Happy Birthday to your dad! What a beautiful portrait. We know your daddy will be so happy with his birthday gift :); July 27, 2015 at 6:47 PM
Andrea and the Celestial Kitties said...: Aw, that's beautiful! I'm sure your dad will love it! Happy birthday to your dad from someone who shares his birthday! :D; July 27, 2015 at 6:49 PM
Colehaus Cats said...: So beautiful! Happy B-Day, Eric and Flynn's Dad! We hope your day is filled with purrs and love.; July 27, 2015 at 6:55 PM
The Swiss Cats said...: Happy Birthday to your dad ! That's a pawsome gift ! Purrs; July 27, 2015 at 8:44 PM
Team Tabby said...: Happy Birthday to your dad! The painting of Eric is gorgeous! bet your dad was pleased.

Mindy
Moe
Mike
Cookie; July 27, 2015 at 9:59 PM
Mickey's Musings said...: Happy Birthday to your Dad Flynn!
We bet your Dad loves that painting.
We all got leaky eyes reading about this pawsome gift :)
Purrs Georgia and Julie,
Treasure and JJ; July 27, 2015 at 11:32 PM
Melissa, Mudpie and Angel Truffles (Mochas, Mysteries and Meows) said...: That is absolutely exquisite. Happy birthday to your wonderful dad!; July 27, 2015 at 11:32 PM
Katnip Lounge said...: Happy Belated Birthday to your Dad...the portrait of Eric is such a purrfect gift.; July 28, 2015 at 1:03 AM
Just Ducky said...: Happy Purrthday to your Dad and that is a furry cool picture.; July 28, 2015 at 2:09 AM
WildCat said...: Happy Birthday Dad🎂🎉🎈 Hope you had a wonderful day. Amazing picture of sweet Eric❤️; July 28, 2015 at 6:18 AM
Noodle Cat said...: Happy, happy birthday to your dad!
Have a super duper week...

Noodle and crew; July 28, 2015 at 11:35 PM
Clooney said...: Happy Birthday to your Dad, what a lovely gift for him, such a gorgeous painting and keepsake!; July 29, 2015 at 5:33 AM
Jans Funny Farm said...: What a wonderful present! A belated Happy Birthday to your dad.; July 30, 2015 at 12:02 AM

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