The End of an Era

Norbert the Uniformly Cheerful and Good Natured Eater-of-Seeds has gone to be with
the Hamster God. He passed away quietly in his sleep sometime today, Wednesday, the Thirty-first of October. He died as he lived - snuggled in a warm nest, oblivious to our troubled world. He is survived by his nearly identical partner-in-crime and occasional cage-mate Jaques, a forgetful owner, and a large, orange Cat. Funeral services, including a cremation ceremony, will be held later tonight, at my backyard
fire-pit. All are welcome. Bring anything suitable one might imbibe to toast Sir Norbert's journey into the halls of his fathers.