Quote Originally Posted by Beskar View Post
Then we remember the facts:
- the "cat" is not dead.
- the "cat" was severely in need of renovation and lacking material (money) support.
- the "cat" is now going to be repaired and rebuilt better than ever with excessive material support.
- the posts about the "cat" you were responding too was about this silver lining despite the tragedy which would ensure what is left can be enjoyed for future generations due to this outreach of support which was previously lacking.
None of which will be of any comfort to the congregation on Maundy Thursday, who now do not have a Cathedral to worship in.

Sometimes, Beskar, the person with a closer emotional connection just has the more appropriate emotional response. Obviously, you aren't having an emotional response, so would you kindly?

Quote Originally Posted by Husar View Post
Oh come on, you want to see windmills made of ocean plastic on it, too!
Plus, unlike a cat, a building doesn't have a soul. It's terrible for the objectophiles of course.
Oh, Cathedrals definitely have souls.

Also, I had a thing with a visiting Dutch academic last year - she was able to help me better understand the German sense of humour, so now I can at least tell when you're trying to be funny.