Hattie Gaertneri, born December, 2007, died, Jan 13, 2009. Hattie was ruthlessly murdered by a member of the household who recklessly opened the window behind it, when it was frickin' 36 degrees below zero before windchill. The wind was blowing from the north, at approximately a windspeed of 15 miles per hour, resulting in a windchill of between 40 and 50 below zero.
Rescue operations by the wiser female of the household, when she got home from work and came upon the scene, were unsuccessful and the victim was not responsive.
The suspect, with no legitimate defense, claimed that the kitchen was filled with smoke because of some kind of maniacal, poorly-thought-out cooking venture. Although window-opening is not unheard of under such circumstances, moving helpless life-forms to another window is often considered prudent and obvious. Epiphyte-slaughter charges have not yet been filed. A memorial will be held in the compost pile come spring.
19 comments:
You are too funny!!! TFS!! Poor plant :(
I love it! The story that is...I also have a black thumb when it comes to plants.
Heh. That's so something I would do, I can't keep a plant alive ever.
Oh, the poor little plant. The window must have been open for a LONG time.
This is SO sad. Will there be a trial? Or have you already convicted the murderer?
Poor poor Hattie... Great journaling
Poor plant!
Oh...rest in peace, Hattie! So sorry to hear of her demise.
Oh no how sad. TFS.
Awww, looks like a slow and painful death :(
Very funny story, Angela! Poor, poor plant.
I feel ya.
You are soooo funny. You got me laughing out loud here. My kids are gonna think Im nuts.
Awe man. But I'll be honest...I'm sooo glad it was not a person, ack!
Love it! Something similar is happening here at the moment but not due cold etc but heat and neglect!! great story and photos!
HAHAHA...I just spit coffee out my nose! I feel badly for the plant but I think your journaling is brilliant.
Wow, such strong words! I was worried at first you were talking about a person. It is a crime, though to treat an innocent bystanding plant so rudely!
Oh my goodness! Poor Hattie! To be killed off in such a manner is so sad. I hope the suspect is remorseful at least.
Your journaling of this is terrific. I hope someday he is forgiven!
I commend you on not reveling the identity of the said window opener and Hattie killer.
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