Comments | sammitysamsam: Going from bad to (hopefully) good

sammitysamsam

Going from bad to (hopefully) good

Mar 27, 2006 21:40

Well last week was really shit. Why? Well my dog survived two strokes and was starting to make a good recovery (not a complete one but one where she could continue to have a decent quality of life) when she drowned in the pool.

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tokenjewgirl March 27 2006, 05:45:22 UTC

I loved Gypsy, she was very forgiving when i didn't give her that treat. xx

sammitysamsam March 27 2006, 22:48:21 UTC

I loved her too. She was a great dog. I really wish I had actually filmed her a bit with my camera. She was a frequent test subject of me trying out camera settings and such but unfortunately I don't think I ever put it to tape.

__luminol__ March 27 2006, 09:57:35 UTC

my condolences for the loss. its surprisingly hard to explain just how much an animal can mean to you, but you've done it beautifully.

sammitysamsam March 27 2006, 22:47:11 UTC

Thanks. That's really nice to hear seeing as the post was kind of quickly written to just get it off my chest. Life without a pet just seems so weird at the moment. I never realised how much crumbs I left on the floor and we had to replace the battery on our doorbell.

__luminol__ March 27 2006, 23:18:07 UTC

yeah, i know what you mean. i lost my last dog (Jet - lab/doberman cross) around easter last year. having spent the last year and a half shooting two tv shows, where i'd come in and relax after shooting watching tv with him at my side. it was totally weird after he was gone, so yeah, i know exactly what you mean.

impeh March 27 2006, 17:36:56 UTC

Aw man, Gypsy was awesome. My condolences, dude.

sammitysamsam March 27 2006, 22:49:40 UTC

Thanks, I thought she was pretty awesome too. By the way I'm filming New Rules For Boats for Video Dingbat this Saturday (April 1st) you up for recording the audio again?

impeh March 28 2006, 19:14:01 UTC

I totally would be, but I'm working that night from 8pm. :(

sammitysamsam March 28 2006, 22:52:02 UTC

Oh well, I should be able to sort something out.

the_fancy_pants March 27 2006, 17:53:17 UTC

Sorry about your canine companion, mate. But cinematography courses in the U.S.? Colour me impressed! We soo have to have a Suite Madness shindig before you go... or alternatively a major Bingo Mafia session. And congrats on the short film. Wow, at least someone has been active.

sammitysamsam March 27 2006, 22:50:48 UTC

I had actually planned to come down for bingo last Thursday but after Gypsy's death I just felt like staying home with the family.

slushpup March 27 2006, 18:47:14 UTC

i'm so sorry to hear about her, sam. the loss of an animal companion is one of the hardest things, but she lived a good life being deeply loved and cared for by you and your family. i hope you're doing better now. lots of hugs.

sammitysamsam March 27 2006, 22:53:03 UTC

Thanks Dani. I'm definitely feeling a lot better now. Lots of good things to look forward to and I can finally have a big night out on Friday again!