22/06/1997 - 23/06/2009
23/06/2009: What is different this am? A bit overcast but that was expected. Something doesn't feel right...Aah, Dash isn't at the door demanding re- entry to the house after her morning ablutions. Porridge is ready, Dash loves her porridge. Better go see what she's up to...Out to the shed I go, not in there...Look around the yard , check the gates-shut. Where is she. No sense calling as she is deaf so needs line of sight to come when called. Check in the shed again...Aah, here she is...but what is she sleeping on the cold concrete around by Subi for, much warmer in the house or even the kennel which is inside the shed.
My beautiful Dash has passed away. Dash won't be eating her porridge any more...She's gone to join her devoted mate Captain in Doggie Heaven. She out lived him by two years.
In the rain I buried her, wrapped in her blanket etc. beside Captain on the side of the hill that overlooks nanna bees' beach. The two of them are exstatically tearing around among the clouds playing together with big smiles on their faces.
Des went to Cairns last week. I hated having to tell him but all he said was, "Well I expected it".
It is so very quiet without Dash.
Dash was 12 yrs 1 day old.
beverlyann
