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Mungeclimber
Trad climber
sorry, just posting out loud.
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Aug 11, 2009 - 12:15am PT
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Sorry Doug.
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JOEY.F
Social climber
sebastopol
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Aug 11, 2009 - 12:21am PT
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Nature,
You gave your beloved companion the best, and thanks for showing us that.
Sending good vibes, a hard time, surely.
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Phil_B
Social climber
Hercules, CA
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Aug 11, 2009 - 12:22am PT
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Ah man, that's hard.
I'm so sorry for your loss. Letting a dog go is hard. I'm thinking of ya.
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guido
Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
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Aug 11, 2009 - 01:15am PT
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Robinson Jeffers:
The House Dog's Grave
I’ve changed my ways a little; I cannot now
Run with you in the evenings along the shore,
Except in a kind of dream; and you, if you dream a moment,
You see me there.
So leave awhile the paw-marks on the front door
Where I used to scratch to go out or in,
And you’d soon open; leave on the kitchen floor
The marks of my drinking-pan.
I cannot lie by your fire as I used to do
On the warm stone,
Nor at the foot of your bed; no, all the nights through
I lie alone.
But your kind thought has laid me less than six feet
Outside your window where firelight so often plays,
And where you sit to read- and I fear often grieving for me-
Every night your lamplight lies on my place.
You, man and woman, live so long, it is hard
To think of you ever dying.
A little dog would get tired, living so long.
I hope that when you are lying
Under the ground like me your lives will appear
As good and joyful as mine.
No, dears, that’s too much hope: you are not so well cared for
As I have been.
And never have known the passionate undivided
Fidelities that I knew.
Your minds are perhaps too active, too many-sided….
But to me you were true.
You were never masters, but friends. I was your friend.
I loved you well, and was loved. Deep love endures
To the end and far past the end. If this is my end,
I am not lonely. I am not afraid. I am still yours.
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cleo
Social climber
Berkeley, CA
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Aug 11, 2009 - 01:27am PT
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I am sorry for your loss. I'm going to have to let mine go soon too, and it makes me sad...
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Aug 11, 2009 - 08:36am PT
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Beautiful choice, Guido.
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zip
Trad climber
pacific beach, ca
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Aug 11, 2009 - 09:38am PT
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Doug,
Sorry to hear that she is no longer physically with us.
I still remember the first time we met. It was at JT SushiFest out on the dry lake bed.
She seemed very happy dirtbagging with us, but definitely did not have the appearance of a dirtbag. She kinda had the demeanor of a dog that could fit in at any occasion, or environment.
Happie and I spent the better part of one evening driving around in circles looking for her one night when she got spooked, and took off.
Sorry, but at first i thought, why am i putting so much effort in to finding a dog i just met?
After we returned that evening, and found out that she had made it back ok, i was elated.
I then realized that she had the power to make people become attached to her very quickly.
I last saw her at Todd's for the Tarbuster event, and we had a good visit.
I did not know her very long, but will cherish the good times that we spent together forever.
Blair
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steelmnkey
climber
Vision man...ya gotta have vision...
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Aug 11, 2009 - 09:56am PT
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Doug - Just saw this... so sorry to hear.
I know you were pulling hard for her and doing everything you could to make her last days some of her best.
Remember the good times and she'll live forever in your heart.
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Fluoride
Trad climber
Hollywood, CA
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Aug 11, 2009 - 10:01am PT
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Sorry to hear Doug, I know how much she meant to you. She was a wonderful dog.
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Ghost
climber
A long way from where I started
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Aug 11, 2009 - 11:09am PT
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It is so hard. Even though we know it's the right thing to do, it's just so hard.
Sorry for your loss.
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Pennsylenvy
Gym climber
A dingy corner in your refrigerator
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Aug 11, 2009 - 11:25am PT
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Sorry Doug, will give a call.
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Les
Trad climber
Bahston
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Aug 11, 2009 - 11:25am PT
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damn, nature, my heart goes out to you. I too, had my beloved canine girl, the most amazing and intelligent Rottweiler you've ever seen, pass away in my arms. It was both the saddest and most beautiful thing I've ever experienced. I cannot tell the story of her passing without breaking into tears, even after nearly 5 years. She was also 11 and cancer took her as well. About a year later, I lost my other dog, a gentle giant of a Bullmastiff, Madison, at the age of 9 1/2, also to cancer. Now, I look at my current boy, a 4-year old Bullmastiff named Ajax, and I just know that someday he, too, will break my heart in half. But each time, I know in my heart that the many years of laughter, companionship and love are so very worth the pain of their passing.
R.I.P. to Summit, and may her spirit find its way into the heart of your next dog.
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Brunosafari
Boulder climber
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Aug 11, 2009 - 11:30am PT
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Long live your memories with your pup, Nature. It's obvious Summit brought out the best in everyone. Bruce
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noshoesnoshirt
climber
Arkansas, I suppose
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Aug 11, 2009 - 11:31am PT
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I'm so sorry. The words sound empty, but trust me, they mean something to me and hopefully you too.
And life goes on:
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scuffy b
climber
Sinatra to Singapore
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Aug 11, 2009 - 11:32am PT
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I'm so sorry, Doug.
I want to thank you, though, for bringing her into our lives.
Her last weeks, tough as they were--I'm glad I could share them.
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guyman
Trad climber
Moorpark, CA.
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Aug 11, 2009 - 11:42am PT
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It’s so hard to do what you needed to do……
Summit now has no pain.
my condolences to you…..
gk
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Aug 11, 2009 - 11:44am PT
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Summit at the 2008 Santa Fe Sushifest. . .
Eatin' toast. . .
Gettin' love. . .
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Barcus
Trad climber
San Luis Obispo, Ca.
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Aug 11, 2009 - 11:53am PT
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Sorry for the loss!
Thanks for sharing Summits journeys with us and its been loads of fun hangin out with her. (sniff-sniff)
Marcus
PS. WOOF!
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Karl Baba
Trad climber
Yosemite, Ca
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Aug 11, 2009 - 12:00pm PT
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A dear friend had to put her dog down and I was there. I know how deep it can go.
I went to heaven to make sure doggy was OK and sent her back a picture to prove it.
Maybe this can help
Peace
Karl
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Chaz
Trad climber
greater Boss Angeles area
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Aug 11, 2009 - 12:36pm PT
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She was a good dog.
She had a good run.
You both are lucky to have found each other.
All us dogs should be so lucky.
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