Thank you @ninjamike for the condolences. Actually, it was you and your much loved Gem who were on my mind mostly with the thoughts of posting here about Blacky; probably the main reason I finally managed to write something about it.

I certainly remember your Gem tributes, and also that you mentioned how much she resembled Blacky.

Yes, he's laying at rest right next to his old girlfriend Natale. After Natale died three years ago or so, Blacky would come into my house crying out and searching for her. He'd come strolling down the hallway, going in and out of every room calling out in a loud baritone-like voice; something he had never done before, or since.

I'll be posting a few pictures of him that I took on his last day, when he came, sat and laid down by me to say goodbye. He looked so helpless and frail, allowing me to clean him with a bath cloth (he had soiled himself) I also want to dress up the grave-site as well before taking and posting those pictures.

Hope all is well with you. I see you're having fun and success with Steem Monsters and am happy for you.