tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30017373.post5655004003341430099..comments2024-01-29T08:28:26.187-05:00Comments on Nellie Blog: Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16807727819590358834noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30017373.post-352214338147355552010-11-30T17:41:41.040-05:002010-11-30T17:41:41.040-05:00And to answer Mom's question -- Vaska's mo...And to answer Mom's question -- Vaska's mother is a daughter of the dogs profiled there, perhaps a victim of finishing her championship and starting to breed before the website was updated. His dad is an int'l champion from another kennel.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16807727819590358834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30017373.post-51272344568219292302010-11-30T17:38:56.560-05:002010-11-30T17:38:56.560-05:00Thanks all. As you'll see by the latest post, ...Thanks all. As you'll see by the latest post, I'm getting ready for the next adventure, but I did have a wrap-up consult with the vet today. He's a good man and will be Vaska's vet, too.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16807727819590358834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30017373.post-69582506959405456462010-11-28T22:41:14.763-05:002010-11-28T22:41:14.763-05:00Terribly sorry to hear about your loss, Mike. Gla...Terribly sorry to hear about your loss, Mike. Glad that you are able to find another one so quickly.Dannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15304572506298209357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30017373.post-6354171356510068052010-11-28T19:09:05.905-05:002010-11-28T19:09:05.905-05:00My sincere condolences, Mike. Thanks for so eloqu...My sincere condolences, Mike. Thanks for so eloquently sharing the pain, as the sharing helps all of us who have been there, and hopefully you as well. The new kid looks like a real winner! - Ted KerinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30017373.post-91568788304497142352010-11-27T21:09:15.450-05:002010-11-27T21:09:15.450-05:00Oh, Mike. I'm so sorry. There are really no wo...Oh, Mike. I'm so sorry. There are really no words at the loss of a companion.<br /><br />I wish all the best to you and Vaska. He has a fine face, and some big paws to fill - but a look at his paws suggests he may be up to the job.ronniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14044863062652781155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30017373.post-72397120109523825892010-11-25T12:05:30.081-05:002010-11-25T12:05:30.081-05:00Been looking at Ginny's impressive website - n...Been looking at Ginny's impressive website - now wondering who Vasca's parents are ---Ronniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15219173865544116724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30017373.post-62243725869705927282010-11-24T15:50:06.587-05:002010-11-24T15:50:06.587-05:00And "rambunctious" will be fun and also ...And "rambunctious" will be fun and also very good for both my waistline and my housekeeping. <br /><br />You pay dearly for not taking a ridgeback puppy for that second walk each day, in the form of pawprints on the walls and ceilings, and I've also been looking around this place stunned by how very un-puppyproof my life has become in the 14 years since one last lived with me.<br /><br />I predict that we're going to have to meet each other in the middle on a number of issues, and that will certainly be good for me.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16807727819590358834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30017373.post-16767447374697108482010-11-24T15:41:49.399-05:002010-11-24T15:41:49.399-05:00Honestly, Sherwood, I'm a tear-off-the-Bandaid...Honestly, Sherwood, I'm a tear-off-the-Bandaid person. I'm glad I knew something was seriously wrong so I had a few weeks to spoil her and think about how much she meant in my life, but one advantage of this breed is that they don't put you through a lot of "six pills every four hours" years. I've never known one that was sick for more than about six months at the end. Time to say goodbye, but then a prompt, graceful exit that leaves the audience cheering for more.<br /><br />I do realize that your mileage may vary.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16807727819590358834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30017373.post-23496510972526599182010-11-24T15:41:27.452-05:002010-11-24T15:41:27.452-05:00Mike, i am so sorry she's gone. "Brutally...Mike, i am so sorry she's gone. "Brutally empty" is a very good description. <br /><br />Rambunctious is good. Vaska looks like he'll be a joy!Nostalgic for the Pleistocenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04369449719832190810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30017373.post-21560158430455315942010-11-24T15:17:22.582-05:002010-11-24T15:17:22.582-05:00I suppose a right thing to say here about Ziwa is ...I suppose a right thing to say here about Ziwa is something along the lines of "at least it developed quickly," but in my experience that is not of any comfort. I sympathize with the emptiness, and hope Vaska proves to be as good a companion to you as you were to Ziwa.Sherwood Harringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09575868746160608731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30017373.post-90441470876958591772010-11-24T12:01:34.643-05:002010-11-24T12:01:34.643-05:00Vaska is going to be a BIG one!! Which is good - b...Vaska is going to be a BIG one!! Which is good - big role that he looks perfectly suited to take on. I'm so glad you were able to help him find you.<br /><br />FranAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com