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Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Farewell Hamish

My husband, John, loves horses especially our little harness racing horse Alice (Argyle Melody) and his friend Michael's boy Hamish (Gentleman's Honour). John thinks he has prepared Hamish to race for about 90 of his 100 or so starts.  
After Sunday night's terrible storm, Michael checked on his horses and found Hamish dead in his paddock.  Sweet, gentle little Hamish had been struck by lightning and tragically he died. Poor John is so sad, Hamish was his friend. Anyone who has ever loved an animal will understand how hard it is to lose them suddenly.  So farewell sweet Hamish, you were such a fine boy.




As you know I love cute things and you can't get much cuter than this dear little hedgehog bag.
You can find him HERE at wonderful Craft Passion where many many wonderful patterns, recipes and great ideas are shared. 
And just because he is so cute here is a picture of a real baby hedgehog.  Aaahhhh.  
Have a day full of happiness
Love


27 comments:

  1. Oh Melody, I am so sad to hear about poor little Hamish, John must be devastated. My condolences.

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  2. That is so very sad to hear about Hamish.

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  3. Please give John and Michael my sympathy. I love animals and especially horses. I used to have 2 and they've both passed on and I think of them often and it pains me to think I will never have another. The relationship is extraordinary.
    Thank you for the cute pattern and the photo of the cutest hedgehog!
    Hamish was a handsome horse! Maybe he'll meet up with mine.

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  4. Oh, Mel! How tragic! I owned horses for many years and know how attached we can get to them. I truly believe my Toby - the horse of my dreams - knew my feelings. He taught me well. Sometimes when I'd ride him (dressage), we would really "get it" - I felt like we were Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire - dancing across the arena. My sympathies to all of you.
    hugs
    xxx

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  5. Mel I am so very sorry about Hamish. Poor John please give him a hug and let him know we are thinking of you both..

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  6. OH, how sad Mel! You and John are in my thoughts today...

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  7. That is so sad to hear, Mel. Sending you all hugs. Christine xx

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  8. How horrible for your friend Michael and your John..poor Hamish. It is very sad to lose an animal friend. Hugs x

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  9. Oh Mel that is so tragic and sad What a beautiful horse. The storm was unbelievable - so much lightning and so much damage from house fires through to losing beloved animals xx

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  10. Oh, Melody I am so sorry to hear that... Hugs x x

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  11. sorry to hear about Hamish..... such severe weather...xx
    Hugz

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  12. Hello Melody and John.

    That is a such a sad thing to happen.

    Happy days.
    Bev.

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  13. So sorry to hear your terrible news.... Thinking of you all.
    That hedgehog is so cute. Take care

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  14. Oh my Mel I am so sorry ,such bad news ,please pass on how sorry I am to John please,such a shock for you all,sending my love and big hugs to you both.xx

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  15. Oh so very sad to hear that sending hugs xox

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  16. Oh that is so sad! Sending lots of hugs .......

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  17. Oh, I am so sad!! Now I am not so excited about your picture of the lightening!! :-((

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  18. Commiserations on Hamish's passing, hugs to both you & John.

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  19. That is just so sad about poor Hamish. Those storms were just so scary. I was glad that none of our furry friends were out in it and were tucked up inside.
    My little Chrissy was so scared by the thunder that she was hiding in my wardrobe.

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  20. Oh no Melody, that is so sad. I'm sorry to hear about poor Hamish.

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  21. Oh how dreadful to have found him like that. So sorry and yes, they become pals to us, not just 'pets'.

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  22. Very sorry to hear about Hamish (((HUGS))) to you and John :( Barb.

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  23. Oh how sad!!! That's awful news and something you don't really consider when it comes to lightning storms! I couldn't bear it if anything happened to my little guys so I can imagine the pain you must be feeling! So sorry to hear it Melody! Big hugs xox

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  24. Oh my, I'm so sorry - my cousin owns race horses too, they are truly part of the family. Big hugs, hon...

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  25. Very sad to hear one of your husbands favourites has died. Animals sure own a large part of our heart.

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