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John Mohan
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PostPosted: Sat May 14, 2022 10:52 pm    Post subject: Samson My Giant Malamute, Rest In Peace Reply with quote

Hi Everybody,

It's been a while. I thought I would share a video with you all of my dog Samson during better days (when he was still alive). He passed away from cancer this past February 25th and my wife Anne and I am still grieving quite hard here. He used to love to howl along when I played and when I gave Skype Lessons. He definitely enjoyed it, as he would walk across from one side of our house to the other to be in close proximity to me playing.

Best wishes,

John Mohan

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2vS12bSpLQ
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PostPosted: Sun May 15, 2022 12:46 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

John, so sorry for your loss. Pets hold such a special place in our hearts. Hoping that brighter days are just around the corner. Take care.
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PostPosted: Sun May 15, 2022 2:43 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Sorry for your loss John. Our canine companions teach us how to love unconditionally and appreciate the little things!



Budro (Boudreaux)!

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PostPosted: Sun May 15, 2022 2:57 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Sorry for this my friend, I have a beloved cat and i understand your feelings.

Regards
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PostPosted: Sun May 15, 2022 3:12 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

You have my sincerest sympathies. Pets can have vivid personalities and emotions, and our bonds with them can be very strong. I know what you are feeling, believe me.
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PostPosted: Sun May 15, 2022 3:53 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Condolences, John. Our lab/border collie Cora also likes to join me with a hearty Woo-wOOO every now and then. She's 13, so the preciousness of her existence is very. very clear in ways it may not have been before.
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PostPosted: Sun May 15, 2022 6:03 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'm sorry to see this John. I enjoyed that video when you shared it - seems like he was a great dog!
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PostPosted: Sun May 15, 2022 9:27 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

It is amazing how much it hurts to lose a beloved pet. I lost my cat to cancer years ago and it still hurts when I think about it.

Please accept my condolences.
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PostPosted: Sun May 15, 2022 10:46 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

My current dog is only the second one who has experienced my attempts at playing. The previous one didn't object, but the current pooch seems to thrive on it. Whenever I brush my teeth he heads to the door by the trumpet room, and frequently lies at my side while I play. If it's late in the day, and I haven't played, he gives me a look like "haven't you forgotten something?"



I'm not a high note player, and if I manage to get above high C he lets out a painful whine. That's my excuse for not trying to play high notes.

BTW, he's a rescue that we named Bix.

Condolences, John. Dogs bring so much into our lives, and they're always gone too soon.
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PostPosted: Sun May 15, 2022 5:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

It hurts when we lose our beloved fur-buddies. I've never had a dog or cat who wanted to be in the music room when I practiced (which is probably an accurate indication of my abilities), but at least they settled on leaving the room and then suffering in silence (as long as I closed the door).

My sympathies -- it always hurts to say goodbye to them.
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PostPosted: Mon May 16, 2022 8:24 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Condolences on your loss, John, very sorry to hear that.

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PostPosted: Tue May 17, 2022 11:35 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thank you all for the kind thoughts! Hal Holbrook once said, "Old men miss many dogs." Yep.
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PostPosted: Tue May 17, 2022 11:46 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

John Mohan wrote:
Hal Holbrook once said, "Old men miss many dogs." Yep.

Truer words were never spoken...
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PostPosted: Tue May 17, 2022 1:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Sorry to hear about Sampson. I know what he meant to you.
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PostPosted: Wed May 18, 2022 2:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Article for browsing, but equine vs canine..

http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/horse-racing-steve-haskin/archive/2010/09/21/the-life-and-death-of-seattle-slew.aspx
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PostPosted: Thu May 19, 2022 12:05 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'm sorry to hear about your loss. What a fellow.....

I don't have pets myself for various reasons. However, some years ago, I gave in-house trumpet lessons to a student of mine. They had a lovely well behaved yellow lab.

I knew we were playing and sounding good when he'd lay on our feet during the lesson.

Again, sorry to hear about your loss.
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PostPosted: Tue May 24, 2022 4:31 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

So sorry to hear about your buddy; it’s like losing a family member in some cases…they are all so individual they can’t be replaced but always remembered…
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PostPosted: Thu Jul 21, 2022 3:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Wondering if others run into the problem of less incentive to go out and get 'another' dog, though I've seen some who don't hesitate and it seems to work out well. A couple up the road keep two dogs all the time, and multiple dogs for them has the advantage that when one goes, the impact is less. Diligence, time on phone for either rescue, or breeder, of several calls, and when you add up everything, exercise, training, vet care, ticks, and 5 years later the dog is becoming a senior, bonded to you, and vice versa. A serious commitment.

Maybe it's just me, w/ the idea of being done with dogs.

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PostPosted: Fri Jul 22, 2022 1:39 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

When I moved out of my last house (my first house), I gave my cat away to a nice family. I don't miss the house much, but I do miss the cat. She used to hop on my lap and take naps with me!
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