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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


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27 comments:

  1. KaisievicOctober 28, 2014 at 7:00 AM

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

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  2. RachaeldaisyOctober 28, 2014 at 7:06 AM

    That is so very sad to hear about Hamish.

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  3. Sam I Am......October 28, 2014 at 7:10 AM

    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. KimMOctober 28, 2014 at 7:29 AM

    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. KERYN BOctober 28, 2014 at 7:30 AM

    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. SusanOctober 28, 2014 at 7:36 AM

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

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  7. Christine MOctober 28, 2014 at 7:57 AM

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

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  8. Sue NivenOctober 28, 2014 at 8:14 AM

    hugs all around Mel,

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  9. Michelle RidgwayOctober 28, 2014 at 9:11 AM

    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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  10. CherylOctober 28, 2014 at 9:21 AM

    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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  11. SharonOctober 28, 2014 at 10:21 AM

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

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  12. FionaOctober 28, 2014 at 10:23 AM

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

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  13. Bev COctober 28, 2014 at 10:40 AM

    Hello Melody and John.

    That is a such a sad thing to happen.

    Happy days.
    Bev.

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  14. JoOctober 28, 2014 at 11:13 AM

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

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  15. AnonymousOctober 28, 2014 at 11:55 AM

    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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  16. Helen October 28, 2014 at 12:21 PM

    Oh so very sad to hear that sending hugs xox

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  17. MariaOctober 28, 2014 at 1:08 PM

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

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  18. KrisOctober 28, 2014 at 1:58 PM

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

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  19. QueenBOctober 28, 2014 at 4:14 PM

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

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  20. Robyn of OzOctober 29, 2014 at 2:40 AM

    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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  21. WendyOctober 29, 2014 at 2:46 AM

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

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  22. liniecatOctober 29, 2014 at 5:30 AM

    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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  23. barb's creationsOctober 29, 2014 at 6:03 AM

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

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  24. WendybOctober 29, 2014 at 8:37 AM

    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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  25. AllieOctober 29, 2014 at 11:36 AM

    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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  26. Peg - Happy In QuiltingOctober 29, 2014 at 8:13 PM

    So sorry to head this Mel xx

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  27. Baa. xxxNovember 10, 2014 at 10:15 AM

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

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