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"Carl's Lounge" (Off-Topic Discussion, Traditional Knife "Tales & Vignettes")

Paul I'm not what anyone would call a dog person but I do understand the mans best friend thing.
It saddens me to hear of your grief for Buddy and I hope that you may retain all the good memories of him with pleasure.
Chin Up mate.
Cheers .
 
I just got home

Fed my axolotls - - open up my e-mails...and deleted all the junk and saw Pauls - and saw the first few words.....I truly just stopped and did not want to open THAT e-mail, I did....and I am truly shattered, and real upset my friend.

I had my lovely greeting by Izzy ( my Avitar ) - who is entering her final stage of life as well, but its the first of the last - if that makes sense - so we dont know when Izzy will leave us, but she is on permanent meds now.......

anyway - this is about Paul, Nanc, the boys and lovely wee Buddy....

I wanted to ring Paul but to be honest I just cant talk right now - I am so so shattered for you guys, I was soso looking forward to meeting that beautiful wee boy, I have looked and struggled over his drawing for so many hours - and I have studied his lovely photo's 3 to 4 times longer than it took to draw his picture - so I kinda knew him - but obviously not in a real way - but especially when Paul and I have talked about Buddy on so many occasions.

I love that side profile of Buddy's beautiful cute wee head side on - "driving the wagon"

I feel so much for Harley as well, I hope she is ok, she is going to feel the loss as well, so we must get her lovely face on paper too my friend.

Im not too sure how I will be able to talk to you Paul this weekend- but couldnt have it any other way, Im terribly sorry for your family's loss of such a great friend, I had to laugh so many times when drawing him - those eyes and his incredible tufts of hair that sprouted from his Cheeks - just a spectacular boy Buddy.
 
Paul,

I do not know you. At least not yet.

That was a tough read. Tears welling up in my eyes. For a person and a dog I have never met.

I have walked your path, it hurts. It is like a piece of youself is ripped away. Take solace in the fact that you provided for him, and gave him the best possible life you could. All the way to the end.

Very, very sorry,
 
Sad news, Paul. Remember the good times, and the wonderful life you gave him.
 
My condolences, Paul. Your post was a hard read, especially after being away for a couple days. My best to you and Nanc, and make sure you give Harley a little extra love too.
 
Paul, I was sorry to read the sad news this morning about Buddy; you and your family have my sympathy. It's good that he's not dealing with the health issues any more. Sounds like you and your canine companion enriched one another's lives for 13 good years, so I hope you can celebrate all those good times as well as grieve over Buddy's passing.

- GT
 
I'm so sorry, Paul. It is an experience that nobody can understand until they've been through it themselves. Your family will be in my thoughts tonight. Here's to dear Buddy.
 
Paul,
So sorry to hear of your loss. I hope you can find peace and joy in your memories and one day you can think back and have a smile or two. It takes time but you will get there.

It looks like you have another friend there to help when it gets tough.

Dave
 
paulhilborn said:
The last several weeks have been tough at the Hilborn household. Today our 13 yr old Buddy Boy lost his battle with failing Kidneys. He was brave and loyal to the end. I honestly believe that he hung on so long as he felt it his duty to watch over Nanc, Beau, Gage and myself.
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Very sorry to hear the news my friend. :o

I have been down the same road before and know how hard it is. God bless Buddy. :)
 
Jack, meako, Duncan, LostViking, Dean, Rachael, TsarBomba, Gary, Fausto, Paul, Dave & Rob,

Thank you all for your heartfelt condolences, we appreciate it very much:thumbup:
 
It is heartbreaking to lose a best friend like that, I can very well relate to the pain that comes with a passing. However I always try to focus on what they taught me, and with their passing, honor them personally by trying to embody their values. My last cat who passed was a pacifist and forgiving of everyone, with the patience of a saint. I try my best to not pick fights or continue cycles of violence because of her.

Connor
 
Paul, we are all with you my friend – hurting because you hurt. Very sorry for your loss and my thoughts are with you and your family.
 
Sorry to hear about your loss, we live with our pets as family and when the pass it hurts just as much. You did the right thing, my heart goes out for you. Smoke and prayers goin' up for you and Buddy. :(
 
deltaboy, Connor, Robb, MTURBO and Ted, Thank you for your very kind thoughts:thumbup: Connor, I focus on the same, Buddy Boy taught me much more than I ever taught him:)

Have a great Sunday everyone:thumbup:
 
Paul I am so sorry to hear about Buddy. Seems like our little community has lost more than it's share of canine companions as of late.
 
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