Just unlurking to post that Stoatie and friends, including myself, have spent the day in the pub reminiscing and distracting ourselves from the loss of Biscuits. She was a fine friend to Stoatie and us all, and will be missed muchly in these parts.

We will mark her passing well when the cremation has taken place, sometime within the next week, and the motto for remembering Biscuits by today is "Walk softly and carry a big stick".

Thanks everyone for your messages to Stoatie - it means a lot to him.

Ganesh

21:04 / 02.09.04

Oh no, Stoatie, I'm so sorry. That dog really seemed to be part of you...

Stoatie. Stoatie? STOATIE.

22:22 / 02.09.04

Thanks everyone... Tango Mango, lilly, mutley, mono and various non-lithers have been looking after me all day... and all the PMs and posts have, believe it or not, helped a lot. I'm still not sure how to deal with this... but everyone's making it a lot easier.
Fuck, I'd do anything for her not to be dead... but I know it's not gonna happen.
But yeah... I'm gonna try to get her a plot in the cemetery (her favourite place) where I can put her ashes, and a memorial, with "walk softly and carry a big stick" on it, as TM says... because that kind of describes her favourite things- she always loved to find the biggest stick she could, and when you'd thrown it, carry it around like a trophy, even if it was far too big and heavy for her to deal with.
Argh. This is bollocks and I don't like it. The world's not working properly.

Olulabelle

00:29 / 03.09.04

Oh. No.

Poor, poor you and poor darling Biscuits.

I'm so sad to not be here for a few days and come back and read this thread.

Kisses.

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01:29 / 03.09.04

Aw peace Stoatie, and i know the world's not working properly, i'm so sorry to hear this man, so fucking sorry. Peace to you man, and know that she's in a better place. Love man, and peace. This has been with me most of the day, i didn't even post earlier because i just didn't know what to say, but peace man, and love and peace to your dog. Life sucks man, it sucks so much, but stay strong, life is eternal.

Peace dog, i know you made it through.

the cat's iao

04:42 / 03.09.04

Ah fuck. This really blows, Stoats, and I send you my deepest sympathies. I don't know what else to say...

I'm lighting a candle for Biscuits.

Lilly Nowhere Late

08:46 / 03.09.04

Good morning Stoatie, and all who love you. As Slint says, the sun will rise again, so it has this morning.
Just want to ask that this good lot of folks keeps sending a lot of love Stoatie's way because it's going to take awhile, and a long while at that.
It does help, these outpourings do help.
And visits,
and phone calls,
and good, good thoughts.
Thank you.

Cat Chant

14:20 / 03.09.04

Jesus, Stoatie. Even I knew how much you loved her, and I barely know you at all. Hugs and strength to you. The memorial sounds beautiful, hope it works out. I'm glad you have people to take care of you and that you are doing such good things to remember her by. Hugs again and so much sympathy.

Jack The Bodiless

14:36 / 03.09.04

MANY VIRTUAL HUGS. Take care, man, we see you soon and give hugs for real.

pointless and uncalled for

14:44 / 03.09.04

Hopefully this is't inappropriately early but do let us know if you're having a wake.

Saveloy

14:57 / 03.09.04

Stoatie, I'm so sorry to hear this, have big squeezy hugs off me. I'm sure Biscuits couldn't have had a better, more caring owner or a happier life. Take care, mate.

Axolotl

15:30 / 03.09.04

I'd just like to add my condolences Stoatie. Losing a pet hurts, so I hope you're alright.

THOR!

16:02 / 03.09.04

dude.

Stoatie. Stoatie? STOATIE.

17:42 / 03.09.04

I just talked to my friend who works in the cemetery and he's gonna find me a nice little place to bury her ashes and plant a tree. And I've got her little collar with her nametag on so I can bury that too, and I'll have somewhere I can go and visit every day.
Fuck, I miss her so much.
Thanks again everyone.

Goodness Gracious Meme

17:46 / 03.09.04

More hugs to you, honey.

And those ararngements sound really beautiful.

A Haus of Minions
(prev. Jenna Elfman's Hollywood Haus)

18:13 / 03.09.04

That sounds lovely, Stoats. And, of course, the other memorial is you - all the love and affection that biscuits poured into you is still there, and the difference that having Biscuits in your life made to you is still there also.

Which is pretty cold comfort right now, but hang in there. We're all thinking of you.

Nobody's girl

18:37 / 03.09.04

Coming to this thread a bit late, but I want to add my sympathies. I'm so sorry to hear about Biscuits, it's just awful when pets die. Look after yourself.

Bill Posters

19:44 / 03.09.04

Sorry, Stoatie. Take care.

The Freewheeling Convo

19:58 / 03.09.04

Aw, fucking hell.

Helmschmied

18:44 / 04.09.04

Shit Stoatie....I'm so sorry to hear about this. She was an incredible little dog. I remember every once in a while she'd get up and go from room to room in the flat just to check up on everyone and make sure things were alright....then she'd go back to bed. There were times when I was there alone with her during a thunderstorm, and all I could do was curl up with her and comfort her until it passed.

I've actually got video of her trotting through the cemetary with a big stick in her mouth. I think I'll go watch it now.

Take care, and my condolences. Even though I live on a different continent, I'm actually pretty fucking upset.

E. Randy Dupre

23:05 / 04.09.04

Just saw your name change and realised what must have happened. My thoughts are with you, Stoats.

Stoatie. Stoatie? STOATIE.

08:45 / 02.09.05

It was a year ago this morning, and I still miss her like fuck. I'm gonna go out and visit her grave now, and water her little tree as it's been so hot, then I'll probably spend the day getting drunk.

DRR... DRR... DRR...

08:58 / 02.09.05

(((hugs)))

hoatzin

12:12 / 02.09.05

Feeling sad for you, and hope you can have happy memories of Biscuits today.

Mazarine

14:23 / 02.09.05

Much love, Stoatie, and affection for Biscuits.

netbanshee

15:51 / 02.09.05

aw, Stoat. Good vibes your way, man.

I'm Rick Jones, bitch

15:57 / 02.09.05

Shit. It's just not fair that they don't get to live as long as us.

I'm sorry, man.

I'm Rick Jones, bitch

15:58 / 02.09.05

Just realised this was a thread from a year back, but my thoughts are the same regardless.

Best wishes.

grant

16:19 / 02.09.05

I still feel the same way about my One Dog, now resting under some papaya trees in my parents' yard.

I
I have trouble with that, still. He was old, but I wasn't there when he went. So it's good you were.

Here... doggerel from Robert Frost.

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