tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post7805166754100899719..comments2024-03-29T12:00:55.658+00:00Comments on Going Gently: Finagle's LawJohn Going Gentlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-21391524967878943332012-09-10T22:34:30.568+00:002012-09-10T22:34:30.568+00:00I am sorry John, I have been missing a lot from bl...I am sorry John, I have been missing a lot from blog land lately I just found out about Boris. ((((Hugs)))Texanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14560812716080117867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-24147121996580545192012-08-26T21:15:03.989+00:002012-08-26T21:15:03.989+00:00Sorry to hear about Boris--glad you were able to f...Sorry to hear about Boris--glad you were able to find him and that the RFWF was so kind to help you.<br /><br />xmegan blogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04555646904983619596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-18786921718653930432012-08-25T21:46:44.601+00:002012-08-25T21:46:44.601+00:00I've just found this post. I can't believe...I've just found this post. I can't believe that I'm crying over Boris ...<br />My sister went away for a break and I looked after her children while Handy Andy was here. I didn't look after her animals, but she came back to a dog that had tried to escape over a 6 foot fence ripping open one leg and tearing a claw off.Lady Mondegreen's Secret Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07638813551209321151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-61447110641032122432012-08-25T19:23:12.353+00:002012-08-25T19:23:12.353+00:00Oh crap, John. So sorry about Boris. These beasts ...Oh crap, John. So sorry about Boris. These beasts have won our hearts and then in short time, break them. Condolences to you,friend.Cassiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12342650928455607172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-6281502332857173402012-08-24T11:23:14.394+00:002012-08-24T11:23:14.394+00:00Oh no, not Boris! I'm sorry you've lost th...Oh no, not Boris! I'm sorry you've lost the old fellow. I'll miss him. I'm still trying to get used to chickens and ducks dropping dead from time to time. I'm not good with it! Have a hug.Knatoleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03809822081515082096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-24796490518276760012012-08-24T05:35:15.106+00:002012-08-24T05:35:15.106+00:00So sorry to hear about Boris, sounds like he a pre...So sorry to hear about Boris, sounds like he a pretty nice life though.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13585535278357090172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-73132399826635751462012-08-23T21:22:27.226+00:002012-08-23T21:22:27.226+00:00Oh gosh, John. I am so sorry to hear about Boris.
...Oh gosh, John. I am so sorry to hear about Boris.<br />You know he lived a long, loving life with you though.<br />*hugs* ♥LindaGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12203719919661519350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-36875664815481871262012-08-23T17:05:41.626+00:002012-08-23T17:05:41.626+00:00I've had problems with my blog this week, and ...I've had problems with my blog this week, and have missed your news--I'm catching up and am sorry that not all of your news is good. I'm sorry about Boris, but am like you and am thankful that there is someone like the RFWF who kind, and there when you need him. ~Kim at Golden Pines~https://www.blogger.com/profile/02001523468339091407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-83774958465086404132012-08-23T09:36:18.975+00:002012-08-23T09:36:18.975+00:00I am so sorry. I know that even when it is the be...I am so sorry. I know that even when it is the best thing, indeed the only thing, it still hurts like hell.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-57104357281398462552012-08-23T08:03:03.860+00:002012-08-23T08:03:03.860+00:00How horrible. It always seems worse when we are aw...How horrible. It always seems worse when we are away & our animals get sick & horrible for the person looking after them. <br /><br />On a brighter note, a few years when I arrived home from a week away the news was good...our little lost cat Frankie was home after twelve days missing xxBadPennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09889591351222591488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-4663516094085646602012-08-23T07:42:18.100+00:002012-08-23T07:42:18.100+00:00You gave him a great life whilst he was here - and...You gave him a great life whilst he was here - and that's what counts. xxxxxxDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11269721218424514656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-42082710586633153432012-08-23T07:41:55.595+00:002012-08-23T07:41:55.595+00:00I have said this before John - it is the price we ...I have said this before John - it is the price we pay for keeping animals. We have to content ourselves with knowing that while they were with us they were happy - and (unlike the poor man with locked in syndrome (who thankfully has finally died))that when their time comes they will be put to sleep in the kindest way. Ah that we could be like that with humans. Hugs.The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-71225072546317284592012-08-23T07:39:04.673+00:002012-08-23T07:39:04.673+00:00Aw, I'm sorry to hear about Boris.
HannahAw, I'm sorry to hear about Boris.<br /><br />HannahAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17954800577287080540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-16155151914628205522012-08-23T05:29:33.848+00:002012-08-23T05:29:33.848+00:00Oh no. I didn't know him being so new to your ...Oh no. I didn't know him being so new to your blog but he sounded like a fine chap indeed. I say sorry to it when I accidentally squish a spider trying to remove it from the house and I swerve for moths when driving at dusk!!! I'm that bad! I cried like a baby when I had to have my cat hardy put to sleep last year (I still have laurel) so I feel your pain. <br />That is the darn downside to having animals - you get so attached whatever they are!Sophiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06083919094060704375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-39516717848602775262012-08-23T04:06:04.656+00:002012-08-23T04:06:04.656+00:00RIP Boris. Prior to 'dispatch', we used to...RIP Boris. Prior to 'dispatch', we used to give our hens, ducks, etc, bread soaked in wine or spirits. This would ensure a less frantic end.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-34270041430293406752012-08-23T02:14:16.357+00:002012-08-23T02:14:16.357+00:00Ah. Yes, you go away, poof, instant chaos. Hugs t...Ah. Yes, you go away, poof, instant chaos. Hugs to you.<br /><br />CatCathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16085463730809297977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-27929871330458104732012-08-23T01:17:01.718+00:002012-08-23T01:17:01.718+00:00So sorry John. Old fart or not, Boris was an impo...So sorry John. Old fart or not, Boris was an important character in your variously-legged cast. I'm glad the RFWF was kind to you both.Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09081652747471904560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-65301972328632655652012-08-23T00:59:21.298+00:002012-08-23T00:59:21.298+00:00Oh, guys, I'm so sorry.
John, you gotta kno...Oh, guys, I'm so sorry. <br /><br />John, you gotta know you have my greatest admiration. You are a friend to the least of these.<br /><br />I still won't let myself thing about Mabel. I adored her from afar.<br /><br />SAShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15590163035103536134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-56263990940375227532012-08-23T00:28:13.818+00:002012-08-23T00:28:13.818+00:00Goodbye sweet Boris, you led a gentle life amongst...Goodbye sweet Boris, you led a gentle life amongst your companions on the field...<br />You will be missed ...<br />Why does it never get any easier losing our animals ?<br />Hugs John,<br />~JoA Brit in Tennesseehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16080644141670903160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-42522043339550340322012-08-22T23:26:31.256+00:002012-08-22T23:26:31.256+00:00So sorry, John. I think this happens to all of us ...So sorry, John. I think this happens to all of us one time or another. Hate that it was Boris...Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02743921972328074980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-89387005993734075442012-08-22T23:02:23.743+00:002012-08-22T23:02:23.743+00:00Farewell Boris! It was nice to know you - if only ...Farewell Boris! It was nice to know you - if only through The Earl's bloggability. You were one of the best known turkeys in the land and you will be missed - especially at Christmastime.Yorkshire Puddinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06019673884543913089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-43654563002337305952012-08-22T22:36:53.461+00:002012-08-22T22:36:53.461+00:00Life in the country is hard! Sorry about Boris, Jo...Life in the country is hard! Sorry about Boris, John. Maisie is going to be u pset when I have to tell her. He is the first one she asks about when Wales is mentioned. Take care. Mx Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08863688021553084818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-1277574520367662432012-08-22T22:30:55.588+00:002012-08-22T22:30:55.588+00:00My dear sweet man...I have your heart in my hands....My dear sweet man...I have your heart in my hands...thank you for being so generous...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00728645243327906117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-57569189259458846222012-08-22T21:55:34.138+00:002012-08-22T21:55:34.138+00:00leslie
I do feel a bit at a loss with the sudden e...leslie<br />I do feel a bit at a loss with the sudden exit of so many of my charges<br />I hate all this!John Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-91855890945801347042012-08-22T21:53:40.184+00:002012-08-22T21:53:40.184+00:00Of the wide variety and type of animals who have b...Of the wide variety and type of animals who have bit the dust in various and sundry ways since I began following your blog, I am the most brokenhearted about Boris. Please do one more post with a bunch of Boris pictures as a final tribute to your old bagel buddy. Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13290074875245955998noreply@blogger.com