CD, What more can I say that I haven't already said. You know how I feel, I'm so sorry..................You did your very best, and he died in the loving, comforting way that he deserved.
It's the constant hard rubbing of the excess ink that I found most annoying! It made it sore after a while. Bee Stings......I didn't notice that. I guess we all have different experiences and pain tolerance. :pinch:
Our grey doesn't have one either. I don't think it's that big of a deal. Some have it depending on where you purchased them from. The bands usually have the hatch date on them I believe. Other members here, will have better information.