remembering The Red Man (December, 2000 – February 22, 2016)


The good news is the Angel Band played, Big Dawg Bernard came to The Middle to announce promotions and this time when the roll was called up yonder The Red Man’s name was on it. He made it to the Top and joined his running buddies Tennis Ball Obsessed Chelsea, Paw Licker Annie, Smokey Lonesome Ollie and even ran into Sassy the Old One. It was a joyous reunion – everyone was happy to see him…well, maybe not happy…more like glad he made it, if you catch my drift.

In September, 2010 Red began the rants and raves with his post I’m a TalkerΒ which produced the first two “Likes” he ever had: Wayside Artist and Terry1954. They have stayed with us for the whole ride with Red and Pretty and the Old Woman Slow and the rest of the cyberspace folks who gave us 69,666 hits in the past six years while posting 666 posts – a nice number to end with, don’t you think?

It’s very hard for me to let go of Red’s Rants and Raves but I find it difficult to “edit” for Red when he no longer dictates to me while lying next to my feet as I sit at my desk. I feel I have to let him rest in peace with his brother and sisters.

I hope all of Red’s 1,649 followers will follow me to my I’ll Call It posts (www.iwillcallit.com.) Β – I think many of you already have – and so the writings and photos from Casa de Canterbury will continue on my other site, hopefully with Red’s keen insights and observations serving as my muse when the days lack inspiration otherwise.

I thank all of you so very much for the “likes” and “comments” and hits through the past six years. Truly Red’s Rants and Raves changed my life.

Get me outta here, Percy – and he did.

Red’s favorite spot…in Pretty’s lap getting Pretty pets

 

in the beginning was The Red Man…

and the Old Woman Slow loved him

(Posted on Red’s Rants and Raves September 02, 2016)

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8 responses to “remembering The Red Man (December, 2000 – February 22, 2016)”

  1. scauburn79 Avatar
    scauburn79

    Awwww……Red Man…loved that dog and his Rants and Raves! What a great memory! Thanks for letting us all reminisce about all of those sweet dogs and how you and Pretty saved and loved on them until they crossed the rainbow bridge!

    Big hugs! Have a great day! Nan

    Sent from my iPad

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    1. Sheila Morris Avatar

      Thanks so much, War Eagle Nan. You always loved Red and his shenanigans…he never forgot.

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  2. Animalcouriers Avatar

    Dear Red Man. He’s gone but will never be forgotten xAx

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    1. Sheila Morris Avatar

      A legend in my heart.

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  3. Wayside Artist Avatar
    Wayside Artist

    Aw!! Dear Red!! Miss Poppy Seed’s greatest mentor. The Red Man will always be held in her highest esteem. For me, Red’s greatest accomplishment was sending me two good friends, three counting Darlene. That little rascal of yours knew how to bring the best people together.
    Enjoy your new heavenly digs, Red Man. You earned a pee-mail spot right by the Pearly Gates.

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    1. Sheila Morris Avatar

      Miss Pops – The Red Man’s love for her created the Great Mutual Admiration Society for us all. What a wonderful legacy.
      Cassie P has surely taken Miss Poppy Seed’s fondest regards with her when she saw Red at the Pearly Gates. That’s what I believe anyway. I can imagine Red would want to give her a personal tour of the premises.

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      1. Wayside Artist Avatar
        Wayside Artist

        I’m sure those two dogs shared a lot of “tea” at the Divine Bark Park. πŸ˜‚πŸ’–

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      2. Sheila Morris Avatar

        Amen, sister girl.

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