http://forums.accuratereloadin...9021043/m/8191042161 with much pride i tell all of you about the finest dog that ever walked the hills of wyoming. with a broken heart i buried him next to his grandfather yesterday morning. rest in peace, my dear friend watch over camp till i get there......
23 August 2011, 01:31
Steve Lefforge
Joe,
I'm real sorry to hear about you're loss, A good dog is more like a best friend or even a child, especially since you have had the bloodline and friendship for so long. I feel youre pain I lost a great dog nine years ago and have yet to get over it. The memories are always there especially when I'm in the Bighorn's chasing wapiti. I even named a meadow after him. And he was by my side when I arrowd two bulls over the years.
When you ride down the trail this fall it will be a lott lonelier, but he will always be there with you in spirit. And you will find comfort knowing that he will keep your camp safe at night from the grizzlies when you're up hunting for that 55" Bullwinkle. As you lay in you're bedroll at night looking up at the stars, he will be smiling down at you and thanking you for all the great hunts you two have been on together.
They say time will mend a broken heart, I have to call B.S. on that one.
My regards
Steve
23 August 2011, 01:37
Saeed
I am very sorry to hear this.
We have two dogs, and are treated like part of the family.
Each time any of our pets - raccoons, cheetahs, etc - die, my wife and daughter cry as we bury them.
My sincerest condolences to you. I have a lump in my throat as I type this. I have what some would call a good-for-nothing, pot licking mutt but, I have never had another dog that thought so much of me. I just wish I was half the man she thinks I am. I have to give her insulin twice a day and I have a needle phobia but, I get in my zone and do it.
23 August 2011, 02:14
Brian Clark
So sorry to hear this, I remember when I lost my first dog, she grew up with me during my childhood, it was heartbreaking.
Condolences to you, and oh, how I know the feeling.
As you probably saw, I went through it a couple months ago with our Lab, Sasha. And although both my wife and I were adamant about NOT getting another one, we didn't do too well at that. In fact, Hershey is currently lying next to me with his head across one of my feet.
Tony Mandile - Author "How To Hunt Coues Deer"
23 August 2011, 02:50
JA
Sorry to here that. Had to bury my old lab a short time ago and it wasn't only the wife and kids crying.
DRSS
23 August 2011, 04:08
blackbearhunter
sorry to hear of your loss,i know it all to well myself,he will be waiting for you at the rainbow bridge I always liked this old clip called "The Hunt" No matter how bad a day i have and seems everyone around me treats me bad,my dog is always glad to see me...
23 August 2011, 04:13
Crazyhorseconsulting
Condolences from me and my wife Ravenr on the loss of your friend.
Even the rocks don't last forever.
23 August 2011, 05:12
SBT
I am sorry Ravenr, I empathize with your loss.
"There are worse memorials to a life well-lived than a pair of elephant tusks." Robert Ruark
23 August 2011, 05:57
Wendell Reich
Damn, I'm sorry to hear that. I fear that day for all my "babies". As I type this the bird dog is leaning against my leg, the one I picked out of the litter in 1999. Such a similar story.
Give me the simple life; an AK-47, a good guard dog and a nymphomaniac who owns a liquor store.
23 August 2011, 16:27
P. Jilek
I am so sorry for you and your family. Probably notmy place to say it but nothing heals a broken heart like a new puppy.
23 August 2011, 16:50
perry
Rav
Sorry to hear about Zip. I know people I have cried less over than dogs. He was a beautiful red, solid as a rock for sure! One of my blues is mountain bred, definitely some big red in him, and he has the same "grizz growl" when he finds something he does not like. Sounds like you have GREAT memories.
Perry
23 August 2011, 22:10
Dog Man
I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you in this very hard and sad time. Lean on all of the good memories to help you through.
Sincerely, Dog Man
"If you are not working to protect hunting, then you are working to destroy it". Fred Bear
24 August 2011, 00:19
OLBIKER
Sorry about the loss of your Buddy.They are truly our Best Friends!!!!!
24 August 2011, 05:36
bja105
quote:
Originally posted by Saeed: Each time any of our pets - raccoons, cheetahs, etc - die, my wife and daughter cry as we bury them.
You may be the only person on earth to have spoken or typed that sentence.
Jason
25 August 2011, 02:22
MileHighShooter
Very sad Joe. One of my favorite parts about reading your adventures was Zip always playing a main character.
If you think every possible niche has been filled already, thank a wildcatter!
25 August 2011, 04:39
Blacktailer
Very sorry for your loss. Good dogs leave behind good memories.
Have gun- Will travel The value of a trophy is computed directly in terms of personal investment in its acquisition. Robert Ruark
25 August 2011, 20:14
ravenr
folks i apprieciate the words of condolence and thank you for the encouragments. the sense of loss is still there but the sharp edge has dulled some. many thanks and safe travels.
25 August 2011, 21:09
CamoManJ
I feel your pain, hurts like hell...I'm going through the same thing. The great memories we made keeps my chin up & working through it.
