Requiem for a fish

July 10th, 2007 by Atomictumor

Poor little Syrup (Syrupy, has she was called, the transgender beta fish) died at some point over the last day or so.

I haven’t told Pigpen yet (he’s spending the night with a friend) or cleaned out the tank yet.  I figure he’ll take it pretty well, tho…

7 Responses to “Requiem for a fish”



  1. randi Says:

    RIP Syrup.

  2. Atomictumor Says:

    Ceremonies were held in the backyard, underneath the hickory tree, with Pigpen and myself in attendance. It was agreed that Mom now has a pet fish.

  3. Atomictumor Says:

    Pigpen is currently shooting MastaG with a nerf gun and being goofy, so no serious psychological damage is evident.
    I’m ready for a nap, myself.

  4. Beth Says:

    You and your children continue to show an amazing strength. I like how children think and it was agreed upon that BJ how has a pet fish.

  5. Netmom Says:

    Might want to put some safety goggles on MastaG; Beta had a seriously bloodshot right eye when she came home yesterday.

    Was there anything about combat pay in her contract?

  6. Jane Says:

    Bless the boys and Syrup!

  7. Arlene Says:

    I have a red beta, Saki, with tank that you can take.

    Really, I tend to forget to feed him and then feel way to guilty. He was my cubicle fish at work. Everyone came to my desk to poke at Saki. But Ive been home on maternity leave for a year and he no longer gets the attention he deserves.