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willie
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That last pic is awesome. My haines mutt, Burton, is about to turn 12. He has been slowing down for a while, but is just starting to give me a wierd look that says something like, "I don't understand this pain and what's happenning to me."
Through it all, and that's an understatement, he has been my constant. Thank you for sharing and reminding me that I am not alone.
I'm pretty sure that it was just a good run that is almost over, but sometimes I entertain the idea that he will go to another dimension to play forever and sniff rad butts like Summits.
Peace.
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Fletcher
Trad climber
The beckoning silence
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Awesome, Nature, awesome. Summit was one top dog.
I'm suddenly reminded of one of my all time favorite Neil Young songs, Old King:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMbSxOF9SVs
Dang, Neil sure has a shitload of guitars!
Eric
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Keeper of Australia Mt
Trad climber
Whitehorse, Yukon , Canada
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Feel for you mate - tough times but obviously great memories of a good buddie. She lived a great life and from her point of view she won the great lottery when she hooked up with you.
Many years ago we had a cat - it showed up as a stray and we ended up taking her in - calico - quite the the little ripper really - not like a dog but pretty cool in its own right. Old age caught up with her and she passed on after a host of health issues. Looking back on it it was a good run - her life would have been abbreviated running loose so it worked out great for both sides of the equation. Great dogs deserve great owners.
Another will come along which will be right for you too.
Cheers
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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What a beautiful person was Ms Summit!
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nature
climber
Tucson, AZ
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 6, 2010 - 02:55am PT
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nature
climber
Tucson, AZ
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 13, 2010 - 07:08pm PT
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nature
climber
Tucson, AZ
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 31, 2010 - 01:22pm PT
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Today is her birthday. She would have been 12.
I miss you girl...
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Denise Umstot
climber
Princess of the El Cap Bridge!
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Jan 31, 2010 - 01:27pm PT
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Nature you have some beautiful memories of Summit! Hold those close to your heart and you shall never forget her! Thinking of you Summit with a smile:)
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nita
Social climber
chica from chico, I don't claim to be a daisy
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Jan 31, 2010 - 01:46pm PT
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Happy Birthday Summit...
You must be having fun playing with all the doggies...
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, Ca.
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Jan 31, 2010 - 02:34pm PT
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Doug, I feel your pain. I was blessed with meeting Summit and she was one of a kind. She's prolly running with Lucy now, my old friend.
she's also in my avatar pic
I killed Lucy. Let me explain...
Lucy was the best dog a man could hope for. She was abandoned from a friend because she bit his young son in the face when he went into her doghouse. Fortunately for Lucy I was living in the hills above Cupertino at the time. I adopted her. She bit me too, on the face. She did not like to be petted and was obviously abused before my buddy adopted her.
I came to understand her, and my climbing buddies did too. She was blessed with several trips where people had to, "just leave her alone". Sometimes she'd allow you to pet her, but it was rare. I was the only one she really trusted at that point.
Then I meet my current wife. Lucy bit her 3 or 4 times over the course of a year. A decision had to be made. My wife was actually afraid to move around the dog.
I had to choose between 2 gals. Lucy lost. And don't get me wrong, my wife loved that dog too! Maybe she just knew how much I loved her, but my wife was with me when I comforted Lucy as I told the doc to go ahead and inject the fluids.
Probably the only time my wife saw me cry. Only a dog lover knows how hard it is to kill your little buddy. Still kills me.....
Doug, I feel you pain bro!~ I don't mean to be insensitive, but live on. Summit is. Share your love with your new pup and show her what Summit saw.
Do it! Share the love, dude!
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Wade Icey
Trad climber
www.alohashirtrescue.com
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Jan 31, 2010 - 02:38pm PT
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Happy Birthday Summit. Give Maggiedog a smooch for me.
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, Ca.
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Jan 31, 2010 - 02:48pm PT
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And, yeah, before anybody passes judgment on me, I did try to find her a place that would take her.
She was a damaged dog that I hope I gave a bit of peace to. I did the best I could.
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nature
climber
Tucson, AZ
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 31, 2010 - 05:36pm PT
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no judgement from me Blue....
You know.. I hate to say it... but the best thing for Sita might be for me to find her another home. She's a good dog. But too often she reminds me of what I no longer have. It's not fair to her. Plus I really think I want another Aussie.
oh... and bump for Ms. Summit cuz it's her birthday :-)
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, Ca.
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Jan 31, 2010 - 07:25pm PT
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Doug, WTF??? Sita is yours, dude. I know you want another Sierra back, but don't you think Sita wants a kick-ass ride in this world?
Stop thinking about the badass dog known by most as Sierra. Make another Sierra. It won't be the same, but it'll be crafted by the same artisan...
Let 'er go, Doug. She was a good dog, but other dogs now need your love.
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nature
climber
Tucson, AZ
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 31, 2010 - 08:43pm PT
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No matter what happens with Sita she'll be loved. She's a good dog. But so far we have not bonded and I have my doubts we will. I think she'd have a more kickass ride with someone else. It may have been too early for me to have another dog. Like I said.. I think one day I really want another aussie. And again... I want to be fair to Sita and right now I can't.
Dave Stringer pointed out to me the idea of a neurological half-life. Basically it'll take about 1/3rd of the time you bonded with a being to "let go". 11.5/3...
If i found her a happy home with someone i really trusted i'd probably let her go there today. Tomorrow? ..time will tell
And I think you mean Summit :-)
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tinker b
climber
the commonwealth
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hey doug,
i didn't see the original post. i'm very sorry. summit is a great dog.
she was always sweet and fun when i saw her. well behaved and full of personality.
not all dogs are created equal. i haven't figured out who sita is, and how long you have had her, and where she came from. i can understand if she isn't working out.
my first dog jingles (i was three months old when we got her, my sister who was five at the time got to name our german shepard...) died when i was fifteen. three months later we got another dog, it took me a while to accept the new dog even though she was equally as amazing.
in that case both dogs were german shepards.
i don't know what type of dog sita is, but aussies are amazing, intelligent, loyal dogs, and rich might be able to handle a dog like jack after having aussie, but i couldn't imagine that.
good luck with your decisions about sita. i hope that you can connect with her, or find her a new home...whatever is right for the two of you.
summit is an older sister that it will be difficult for any dog to live up to.
peace,
jo-lynne
oh and happy birthday girl
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willie!!!!!
Ice climber
honolulu, hawaii
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Wow Bluering. I was in the same situation a little over a decade ago. I made the same move. It's haunted me ever since. Gets pushed to the back for longer stretches, but rears its ugly head from time to time.
He consistantly tried to kill my good dog that I still have now over 11 years later and sent my friends kids to the ER on more than one occasion. Like I said, still haunts me. I've never talked much about it much less met anyone who went through the same. Thanks.
RIP Hoon.
Sorry for the threadjack Nature. Wow. I'm going outside.
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nature
climber
Tucson, AZ
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 1, 2010 - 01:49am PT
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jo-lynne - thanks for that
willie - no problem... a tough thing to do no matter the reason.
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Jan
Mountain climber
Okinawa, Japan
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Nature-
We can never have the same relationship twice. That's part of the mystery of love. Maybe you will own five more dogs in your lifetime and Summit will always be the special one. First loves often are.
That doesn't mean though that you can't experience love with Sita, it's just a different kind. She gives you unconditional love. If you return it, you will accept her for the dog she is, and not the one you wanted her to be.
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nature
climber
Whereverland....
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 11, 2010 - 06:43pm PT
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bump.
it's been a year ago yesterday. the grief of losing her finally subsided. life is a little more bright and shiny.
so today I celebrate her life.
she's so deeply missed yet it's so much easier to now think of her with a smile on my face.
So this is where we part, my friend,
And you'll run on, around the bend.
Gone from sight, but not from mind.
New pleasures there you'll find.
I will go on. I'll find the strength.
Life measures quality, not its length.
One long embrace before you leave.
Share one last look, before I grieve.
There are others, that much is true.
But they be they, and they aren't you.
And I fair, impartial, or so I thought,
Will remember well all you've taught.
Your place I'll hold, you will be missed.
The fur I stroked, the nose I kissed.
And as you journey to your final rest,
Take with you this. . . I loved you best.
originally posted by SteveW
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