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DHyslop Nov 13th, 2007, 08:07pm The long and happy arc of Mr. Octopus' life ended this past Saturday. He hatched in captivity on August 6th, 2006; living to the ripe old age of 15 months and three days. He last left his den for food about five weeks ago, but would accept live crabs offered to him by hand for another two.
If Mr. Octopus were here--and had a consciousness--he would have wanted us to remember the good times. In that spirit, I've put together a short (90 s) video montage of our life together.
http://dbhyslop.googlepages.com/prancing.jpg (http://dbhyslop.googlepages.com/MrOctopus.wmv)
Thales Nov 13th, 2007, 08:18pm I like the idea of celebrating the long life of Mr. Octopus! Here here! What a nice long life he had.
tonmo Nov 13th, 2007, 09:06pm Great video, thanks for sharing Mr. Octopus' life with us.
monty Nov 13th, 2007, 09:07pm to absent friends :glass: :angelpus:
I'm sorry to hear of Mr. Octopus' passing, but I think your video really does him justice. I also consider his exploits outside the tank to be an inspiration to explorers vertebrate and invertebrate alike.
:goodbye: Mr. O. RIP
Nancy Nov 13th, 2007, 09:21pm RIP Mr. Octopus :angelpus:
I've always felt that Mr. Octopus was special and am sorry to hear of his passing, but he did have a long, full life. My favorite photos are of Mr. Octopus going for a walk.
Some time ago, I named a plushy octopus "Mr. Octopus" thinking of him.
Nancy
DHyslop Nov 13th, 2007, 09:22pm His forays onto dry land are some of our favorite memories, too. Here's a repost:
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i222/dbhyslop/octopus/Mr%20Octopus/floor.jpg
cuttlegirl Nov 13th, 2007, 09:55pm :angelpus: RIP Mr. Octopus, he had a great life.
dwhatley Nov 13th, 2007, 09:58pm Dan,
Thanks for sharing a fitful end, after all the recent losses, this one is calming in both presentation and longevity.
DHyslop Nov 13th, 2007, 10:04pm Thank you all for the kind words! I'm sure Mr. O would be pleased to know that he's indirectly visited homes from coast to coast.
ErikHarrison Nov 29th, 2007, 08:00pm Man, this is a hobby of heartbreak isn't it? I'd like to bet the good times are great though!
Brock Fluharty Nov 29th, 2007, 08:13pm RIP Mr. Octopus!
He looked like a great little (I use the term loosely :)) companion.
corw314 Nov 30th, 2007, 06:03am :angelpus:RIP Mr. Octopus...What a wonderful life you gave him and the pic is a classsic!
ErikHarrison Nov 30th, 2007, 10:30am It's a video! You have to click on the pic!
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