NYE Western Cruise 2008 - New Thread

[CADZNYCHC]

Here's Niner's memorial spot...all that's missing from here is his "scrapbook"....

 

[magicalfam5]

Those memorials are so nice. All we have left of our dog Max is his collar that someone found. We never did find him.

Just last week (before Jimmy left for college),we were talking about how our dog Sammie acts like she is a human being and is so much a part of our family. He misses her while he is at college. He said he is coming home this weekend to see her ( and us too!) My daughter said she doesn't want to go far away to college so she can come home to see Sammie when she misses her. Then she says, "oh, and you too mom".

Judy

 

[tiggerwannabe]

I have John taking me to an Akita Rescue Picnic next month...they have a huge raffle to benefit the rescue and I KNEW I wanted to be there when I saw this up for auction

http://www.akitarescuewny.com/2002FunMatch/2008 raffle/raffle_form2008.htm

Item #24 – Akita Rainbow Bridge Collection: when that day comes that we are there to honor our beloved companion and help them find peace as they cross the Rainbow Bridge, this collection is to help celebrate their life and love

Rainbow Bridge -- wonderful as commemorative art piece or can be used as a sushi server complete with utensils

Memorial Box -- 5"sq. x 8"H -- holds 4 viewable pictures 2.75" x 4.5", secure compartment perfect for a favorite toy, collar or ashes

Rainbow Bridge Plaque --

4 Akita Angels to Guide their Path -- never alone as they await our joining them again

(Donated in Honor of All beloved Companions at the Rainbow Bridge) Value: $350

 

[tiggerwannabe]

I liked this too, it'd be perfect for a final pic of my Mika from our last trip...

 

[tiggerwannabe]

We are having her cremated and getting a box like Brenda has Niner in.

Mika will be back home in about two weeks~

I could be dangerous at that auction next month, we can never find any Akita stuff and they have everything from garden plaques to blankets and pillows. I really like the Akita puppy welcome statue~

 

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Kelly, Adrian would like to speak to Brian ... I spoke to him on our way to the airport and he would like to hear from someone in the guard that's not a recruiter

Aidz is on his way back to NC

he's going to hang out with a female friend and her family til saturday. He can drive back with them so I only needed to send him one way. It's good timing for him - he can grieve without having to deal with work. John isamess. She was his baby. He knows I'm here for him, we're good together like that~

 

[tiggerwannabe]

I uploaded most of the stuff from NC in my PB today...

here's the page for those who'd like to see~

http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a42/MousMManiac/NC08/?start=all

 

[CustardTart]

Tigg, I'm so very sorry to hear about Mika. I know how tough it is when a beloved pet leaves us. My thoughts are with you and your family...

 

[CADZNYCHC]

Then she says, "oh, and you too mom".

Judy

Kids...well at least she'll come home to see you too.....


Colleen - so glad you're having Mika cremated..there are many times i'll just seat & hold Niner's box...it is comforting to some extent.....& his scrapbook is right there too to look through; although i haven't been able to finish it...i've done some work in it...and will finish it all someday...

 

[CADZNYCHC]

A Dog's Purpose (from a 6-year-old).

Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year-old Irish Wolfhound named Belker. The dog's owners, Ron, his wife Lisa, and their little boy Shane, were all very attached to Belker, and they were hoping for a miracle.

I examined Belker and found he was dying. I told the family we couldn't do anything for Belker, and offered to perform the euthanasia procedure for the old dog in their home.

As we made arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought it would be good for six-year-old Shane to observe the procedure. They felt as though Shane might learn someth ing from the experience.

The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker's family surrounded him. Shane seemed so calm, petting the old dog for the last time, that I wondered if he understood what was going on. Within a few minutes, Belker slipped peacefully away.

The little boy seemed to accept Belker's transition without any difficulty or confusion. We sat together for a while after Belker's Death, wondering aloud about the sad fact that animal lives are shorter than human lives. Shane, who had been listening quietly, piped up, 'I know why.'

Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next stunned me. I'd never heard a more comforting explanation.

He said, 'People are born so that they can learn how to live a good Life -- like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?' The Six-year-old continued, 'Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don't have to stay as long.

 

[Aisling]

Tig, I just finished looking at your vacation pictures.

 

[CADZNYCHC]

I uploaded most of the stuff from NC in my PB today...

here's the page for those who'd like to see~

http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a42/MousMManiac/NC08/?start=all

NICE pics...you definitely have some gorgeous shots!!!!

 

[CADZNYCHC]

Tigg, I'm so very sorry to hear about Mika. I know how tough it is when a beloved pet leaves us. My thoughts are with you and your family...

Hey Kaz.....how good to see you posting..how'd you like the Mex Riviera & DL???? i had totally forgotten you were going till Aisling posted something about missing you...& thats when i remembered where you were....so sad that we didn't get our act together & get down to LA to see you

 

[tiggerwannabe]

He said, 'People are born so that they can learn how to live a good Life -- like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?' The Six-year-old continued, 'Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don't have to stay as long.

That is so sweet~

I really really appreciate all the loving words from all of you.

I am crying loving tears~

 

[disneykelly73]

As I am catching up today on what I missed after I left work last night, I am sitting at my work desk in tears...

I received that poem when Cinnamon passed away, and like you guys, I had her cremated and she is in a pretty urn in our living room. I too started a scrapbook, but have been unable to complete it.

That vet story is what sent me over the edge in tears. Animals truly are born loving and caring. That hit the nail on the head.

Colleen, I hope your family is doing ok. I know how hard it is.

 

[CustardTart]

Hey Kaz.....how good to see you posting..how'd you like the Mex Riviera & DL???? i had totally forgotten you were going till Aisling posted something about missing you...& thats when i remembered where you were....so sad that we didn't get our act together & get down to LA to see you

Hi Brenda and all my Magic Mateys! Nice to be here!!! OMG loved the cruise and loved LA - in truth it was one of our best vacations ever!!! We'll definitely be returning to California in the future... I'm hoping to get a trip report underway before too long so watch this space! Shame we didn't meet up, hon - maybe I'll make it to the US for a solo trip in the not to distant future and get to meet with y'all then...

Currently uber-excited about the prospect of DCL's 2010 "special" cruise itineraries being released in October - we've opted to transfer our August 2009 booking (DH couldn't make it anyway and Samuel has lined up work experience at Citi) to whatever our TA can get for us in July/August 2010!!! I CANNOT WAIT TO FIND OUT THE DETAILS IN OCTOBER!!! (Sorry for shouting...)

 

[tiggerwannabe]

Hi Kaz! So nice to hear happy news!

I've been reading up on the excursions in the books that DCL sent us

I also just noticed our newest poster isn't on the rosters yet!

Mom, Anjelica; I had to read back 15 pages to find Mark and Shadow's names to ask them a question ... I'm just sayin ...



Mark, as I read the excursions, I took notice of how few you really have to choose from. The shocker was that Castaway Cay has NONE! What, if anything, have you been able to get yourself on excursion-wise on your previous cruise(s)?

 

[tiggerwannabe]

Brenda and Kelly,

sounds like you two need to get hoppin on those scrapbooks!

I've decided to do a digital book for Mika. Her puppy pictures need to be scanned in, but I know exactly where they are upstairs so that's easy. There are a few on Britt's wall that I'd need to scan as well. Those are mostly the ones of the kids dressing her up. Usually in glasses and a hat.

We have video of her trying on my fuzzy black Mickey ears and a video clip of her and Penny wrestling I saved on my MySpace.

Wouldn't that be cool if I could make a real digital scrapbook and could include video clips embedded in the pages!

 

[trinibjill]

I also just noticed our newest poster isn't on the rosters yet!

Mom, Anjelica; I had to read back 15 pages to find Mark and Shadow's names to ask them a question ... I'm just sayin ...

Hi Colleen

On Aug 20th I put our newest posters on the 1st page - they are near the top under new additions.

I usually tell Anjelica by pm. She has been busy I'll remind her.

LYMI
Mom

 

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Imanidiot