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Bert's Interview on him and Kelly's breakup

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I now need to go wash my eyes with soap and water.  If I were Ozzy I would cut his dirty tongue out and feed it to my dogs.     How much do$e it co$t to have horn$ removed? ( :      

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I know this is old news that Jad mentioned a week ago or so, but it did not show up on Jads site for webtv users till now. So for those who also couldn’t get to the interview here it is… Thanks Jad http://4-kelly-osbourne.com/downloads/interviews/text/playboy.html Playboy Interviews Bert McCracken, he admits it’s over. Playboy, March 2003 By Antonia Simigis At a recent sold-out show in Chicago, Bert McCracken wanted to apologize to his fans. "I’m sorry we couldn’t play for you the last time we were in town," he announced. It’s hard to imagine the cackling lead singer of the Used — who’s as well-known for his back flips and onstage vomiting as he is for his screaming hardcore — canceling a concert for any reason. The cause of his no-show? "I was having problems with my testicles that day." When Bert’s not on tour (and his family jewels are intact) he often slips into his notorious TV role as Kelly Osbourne’s boyfriend. Excuse us: make that ex-boyfriend. Bert broke up with America’s surly teen sweetheart — with whom he shares a matching heart tattoo on his left pinky — on Valentine’s Day. "I’m just fucking retarded," he confessed to Playboy.com. "I’m 20 years old and scared of commitment, and I can’t tell her that." We listened to Bert as he drowned his sorrows into a few rounds at a hotel bar. In the process, he shared more than a few stories about his semi-famous sex life with (and without) Ozzy’s girl. 1. You were raised Mormon in Utah. Did that give you a lot of sexual hang-ups? Bert McCracken: Yeah. I mean, you can’t have sex until you’re married if you’re Mormon. The first time I had sex, my parents found out. They were listening in on the phone while I was talking about sex to my girlfriend. They freaked out, man. They both cornered me in my bedroom. I didn’t really say anything. I had nothing to say. I didn’t feel like I had done anything bad, but I didn’t want to make my parents more upset. 2. We hear you occasionally bat for the other team. BM: My obsession with kissing boys is purely for fun. You know, like worshipping Satan is fun. [Laughs] It’s funny and it’s fun to kiss boys. I asked Marilyn Manson for a kiss on the lips and he gave me one. It wasn’t a big deal. His girlfriend [Playboy cover girl Dita von Teese] didn’t care. She’s got nothing to worry about. She’s hot! I’ve got her issue of Playboy. 3. Have you ever used alcohol or drugs as an aphrodisiac? BM: Alcohol, yes. Drugs, yes. When my first girlfriend from high school and I started living together, we were both drug addicts. We did drugs and we fucked for hours. I was definitely a fan of crystal methamphetamine, but not anymore. I like Coronas now. Had some great sex smoking weed, too. 4. What about the worst sex you’ve ever had?   BM: I met this really insane girl at Warped Tour last year. She ran to my bus right after I played. I had no idea who she was. It was pretty awful. She was completely wasted, and it didn’t mean anything to me. I try not to have a lot of one-night stands. I have had a girlfriend for a while, but we broke up. It’s a sad, sad story. 5. How did you and Kelly split up? BM: I did it over the phone. I’m such a dickhead. She’s the most important girlfriend I’ve ever had. We’re best friends. It was just always so pleasant when she was around. And it smelled better. [Laughs] I’ve been down in the dumps. I want to be with her, but I just can’t. I don’t want to date other girls. I’m just not ready for a relationship, period, let alone a huge, public relationship. I just hope that someday I can maybe be with someone as good and perfect as she is. 6. Did you and Kelly have a lot of good sex? BM: She’s adventurous. I don’t know if her mom and dad would like me talking about it…. I think one of the first things [Ozzy] ever said to me was, "No sex with my daughter." [Pauses] OK. We were in town shooting our video for Buried Myself Alive. She has these [chauffeurs] that drive her around, and they were taking me back to the airport. One of her friends was up in the front seat with the driver, and Kelly jumped in the back and we made love in the back seat of the SUV. It was really sweet. She’s back in LA right now, crying about some stupid boy who broke her heart. 7. On one episode of The Osbournes, Jack suggested you didn’t have a clean sexual bill of health. BM: I don’t even know where he came up with the shit he was talking about. He said that people in my band call me "cauliflower dick" because I fucked a lot of girls. Which, well, I did have sex with a lot of girls last year. I’m not going to lie. It was my first year out touring. But I don’t know why he came up with all that shit. Maybe he was jealous that I was dating his sister. Maybe he’s jealous that he’ll never be able to do what I do. How could he? Even Kelly doesn’t get the respect that she deserves because she’s Ozzy’s daughter. But he could never sing in a band. It just wouldn’t work. Plus, he’s not as good-looking as I am. [Laughs] 8. Does Kelly have nice lingerie? BM: She has the dopest clothes ever. She has all these little cute undies. She had this cute little purple underwear that she would wear. I don’t know if she ever wore them special for me, but I think she did a few times. 9. Are purple panties your fetish? BM: Maybe they are. [Smiles] I like a girl who’s really soft and sweet, who touches my hands a lot, who kisses my stomach. 10. Let’s head a little further south. Do you prefer to give or receive? BM: Give. I love eating pussy. It’s my favorite thing, besides rock and roll. The taste is really soft, and it’s really amazing to see a woman getting pleasure from me. 11. Do you ever watch porn?   BM: Sometimes. Not with Kelly. One time we watched The Ozzporns together to check it out. It was pretty ridiculous. The girl that played her was so horrible. She was just some skinny white trash chick. But we’ve never watched porn to get turned on. She’s totally not into porn. 12. What’s better than sex? BM: Sometimes kissing is better than sex. Especially kissing someone for the first time. My first kiss with Kelly was really special. We were on the beach. I leaned in to kiss her, and she turned her head away, so I thought she didn’t want to kiss me. She’s really shy. And then we both kind of moved in at the same time. She’s got the perfect lips, too. She’s the best kisser in the whole world. She’s really good with her tongue, and she doesn’t spit all over the place. Well, if the moment’s right, she’ll spit all over the place. [Laughs] ….That dirty Pig!! I hope Kelly goes and gets checked out after being with this skaggy pig. The nerve of him discussing there intimate details with the media is utter bullshit. I hope Ozzy takes the little grubby fag out.

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Tattoos – dumb question

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I got ‘measured up’ today and got my tattoos. I was just told to wash all the marks off (the black lines they drew all over me). I presume it is OK to just wash as normal, I can’t wash the tattoos off, but do I have to wait a certain period of time or something. It’s another month before I start radiation. I know that whilst having radiation treatment you can’t wash the immediate area with soap. Can I go and have a long soak in the bath:-)…or do I have to just wipe the black marks off? Lois

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Lois Here is some info I copied from a tattoo site — Sacred Heart Tattoo ( sounds almost spiritual) Caring for your new Tattoo 1. Remove bandage after two hours. If bandage sticks to tattoo, wet slightly and remove gently. 2. Wash gently with soap and warm water. Do not scrub or let shower beat directly on tattoo. 3. Pat dry, don’t rub. 4. Do not reapply Vaseline or use Neosporin, A&D, or any other petroleum-based products. Apply very small amounts of hand lotion often for about two weeks. Avoid letting your tattoo dry out completely. 5. Keep tattoo away from sun, saltwater and chlorinated water for at least two weeks. 6. Do not rub or pick scab. 7. Keep your dirty, nasty hands off it. 8. Call your artist if you have any questions during the healing period.   When I had my tattoo done I had a problem with it. It kept slightly draining to the point I had to keep a Telfa pad on it to keep the "seeping" from getting on my bra. Stupidly I did not go back to my plastic surgeon and by the time I saw him again some of the tattooed area had sloughed off,  YUK, and now my tattoo is very faded and splotchy. So please follow your instructions carefully. I would like to have the tattoo re-done, but have not as yet. Hope this helps. ~Pam

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – LoisHere is some info I copied from a tattoo site — Sacred Heart Tattoo ( sounds almost spiritual) Caring for your new Tattoo 1. Remove bandage after two hours. If bandage sticks to tattoo, wet slightly and remove gently.2. Wash gently with soap and warm water. Do not scrub or let shower beat directly on tattoo.3. Pat dry, don’t rub.4. Do not reapply Vaseline or use Neosporin, A&D, or any other petroleum-based products. Apply very small amounts of hand lotion often for about two weeks. Avoid letting your tattoo dry out completely.5. Keep tattoo away from sun, saltwater and chlorinated water for at least two weeks.6. Do not rub or pick scab.7. Keep your dirty, nasty hands off it.8. Call your artist if you have any questions during the healing period. I like it!!!! When I had my tattoo done I had a problem with it. It kept slightly draining to the point I had to keep a Telfa pad on it to keep the "seeping" from getting on my bra. Stupidly I did not go back to my plastic surgeon and by the time I saw him again some of the tattooed area had sloughed off,  YUK, and now my tattoo is very faded and splotchy. So please follow your instructions carefully. I would like to have the tattoo re-done, but have not as yet. Hope this helps. ~Pam

What kind of tattoo’s did you get, Pam? MY God, they must have been huge if they needed draining!!!! Mine were so minuscule that now I can only find one. It is as big as a full stop. Don’t even know where the others are. I was told I could wash of the lines between the little tattoos, as they are re-drawn each time when you pop in for your radiation treatment.

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I beg your pardon, all. Forgot to sign my post

Love to you all Rob

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Rob, I guess I didn’t make myself clear, sorry. I was talking about my nipple tattoo ( gee, that’s sounds weird) the finishing touch of my reconstruction. But, a tattoo is a tattoo no matter where or how big or small it is. By draining, I meant staying moist to where it got my bra wet so I kept it covered with a gauze pad — which you are not supposed to do. **Just a little secret now don’t tell anybody — I have a small rose with a tiny butterfly on my shoulder. That one turned out great. Sorry my last post wasn’t clear, my head has not been working very well lately. I have been very depressed and this ng group is about my only escape — you may have noticed I have been posting a lot lately. It occupies my mind and all of you make me feel a little better. Thanks for being there.Your ng friend. ~Pam~

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Thanks to Rob and Pam. Pam don’t let that depression get on top of you…I know it only too well. I rang the hospital this morning and it was OK to wash all around the area. Lois

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Rob, I guess I didn’t make myself clear, sorry. I was talking about my nipple tattoo ( gee, that’s sounds weird) the finishing touch of my reconstruction. But, a tattoo is a tattoo no matter where or how big or small it is. By draining, I meant staying moist to where it got my bra wet so I kept it covered with a gauze pad — which you are not supposed to do. **Just a little secret now don’t tell anybody — I have a small rose with a tiny butterfly on my shoulder. That one turned out great. Sorry my last post wasn’t clear, my head has not been working very well lately. I have been very depressed and this ng group is about my only escape — you may have noticed I have been posting a lot lately. It occupies my mind and all of you make me feel a little better. Thanks for being there.Your ng friend. ~Pam~

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my tattoos are only as large as the dot at the top of a lower case i. pam, did you have the nipples tattooed on your reconstruction?   i think this is what she’s talking about rob. love and prayers, mary rose Fear knocked.    Faith answered.   Nobody was there

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This isn’t an artistic tatto.  Go have a long warm soak and don’t think twice about the tattoo for your radiation.  They are there for ever.  Karen – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I got ‘measured up’ today and got my tattoos. I was just told to wash all the marks off (the black lines they drew all over me). I presume it is OK to just wash as normal, I can’t wash the tattoos off, but do I have to wait a certain period of time or something. It’s another month before I start radiation. I know that whilst having radiation treatment you can’t wash the immediate area with soap. Can I go and have a long soak in the bath:-)…or do I have to just wipe the black marks off? Lois

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Tattoo Artist In Ft.Lauderdale

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I am looking for a recomendation for a good artist in Ft Lauderdale or Ft. Myers, Florida that likes to do tribal and oriental work.  I need some pieces tied together and I am looking to develope a custom design for a combination tribal/oriental back piece. Thank you for you help.

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Try Twisted Heart Tattoo shop in Hollywood.  I get all my work done at their sister shop Outrageous Tattoos in West Palm.  All the artists are great.  

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Try Twisted Heart Tattoo shop in Hollywood. I get all my work done at their sister shop Outrageous Tattoos in West Palm. All the artists are great.    I will definitely back that up, got my work done at Outrageous…Susan is a goddess, she is very well known in this neck of the woods.  The other two artists at Outrageous that I know are Sparky and Eddie.  Definitely stick with them. They are tattoo prodigies.

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Atlanta question.

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     For all of you in the Atlanta area, or who have been in the Atlanta piercing scene, how do you guys feel about Superman Tattoo?  I haven’t had too good of reviews from people, but then some people have told me that they do a good job.  How do you guys feel about em? ~*~Gin Bear~*~ ICQ-12397199 Aim-Sinsgrrl

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I’ve had both tragi, both nipples, and my tongue pierced at "Piercing Experience" at 1654 McLendon Ave, about a mile from Little Five Points. Brian Skellie is the piercer there. When I got mine done just over 3 years ago he ran it by himself as he did not trust anyone else to do piercings at his business (a good sign I think). He is very professional and knows what he is doing. The piercing rooms look like doctors examining rooms (same equipment, etc). Very clean. Highly recommended. I think he is (or used to be) the Treasurer of the Association of Professional Piercers. Here is the PE website: http://www.piercing.org/pexy/ As for Tattoo artists in Atlanta, I don’t know. But I am going to get one done this week. Jim Stacy at Black Cat Tattoo has been recommended (and I also work with his wife). BCT just moved to a location near North Dekalb Mall. They also have a website at http://www.blackcattattoo.com/  Jim has also tattooed The Enigma, who is a famous human canvas, so I think that’s a good sign that he knows what he’s doing :) I will be sure to post my tattoo experience to this ng sometime later this week. If you want to see the custom line art I did of the tattoo I am getting, go here. http://nebdesign.com/graphics/pixies_tattoo.gif It’s from The Pixies’ "Alec Eiffel" EP. The Pixies are my favorite band ever since I discovered them 6 years ago. Ben – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text –     For all of you in the Atlanta area, or who have been in the Atlanta piercing scene, how do you guys feel about Superman Tattoo?  I haven’t had too good of reviews from people, but then some people have told me that they do a good job.  How do you guys feel about em? ~*~Gin Bear~*~ ICQ-12397199 Aim-Sinsgrrl

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Ben Garland wrote As for Tattoo artists in Atlanta, I don’t know. But I am going to get one done this week. Jim Stacy at Black Cat Tattoo has been recommended (and I also work with his wife).

nice Jim has also tattooed The Enigma, who is a famous human canvas, so I think that’s a good sign that he knows what he’s doing :)

yep, tattooing the enigma is a good sign that he knows what he’s doing. wait, do you mean the enigma or jim know what he’s doing? scott

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A good sign that Jim knows what he’s doing :) Ben – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Jim has also tattooed The Enigma, who is a famous human canvas, so I think that’s a good sign that he knows what he’s doing :) yep, tattooing the enigma is a good sign that he knows what he’s doing. wait, do you mean the enigma or jim know what he’s doing? scott

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Ben Garland wrote A good sign that Jim knows what he’s doing :)

uh huh scott

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    For all of you in the Atlanta area, or who have been in the Atlanta piercing scene, how do you guys feel about Superman Tattoo?  I haven’t had too good of reviews from people, but then some people have told me that they do a good job.  How do you guys feel about em?

to tell you the truth I’ve never heard of them… depending on which side of Atlanta you live on (north or south) I’d have to recommend Pyscho Tattoo for anything you want done… very clean, very neat… and evreyone there is extremely friendly… I have yet to run into someone that’s had a complaint about Pyscho… except for my first tat I’ve had all my work and piercings done there… you might have heard of the owner… Deano Cook… does very nice work… check them out online at www.pyschotats.com

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B yet to run into someone that’s had a complaint about Pyscho… except B for my first tat I’ve had all my work and piercings done there… you B might have heard of the owner… Deano Cook… does very nice work… B check them out online at www.pyschotats.com         deano cook is on my list of approved artists. & the url is http://www.psychotat2.com/. lish 33.2% / 32

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:      For all of you in the Atlanta area, or who have been in the Atlanta : piercing scene, how do you guys feel about Superman Tattoo?  I haven’t had : too good of reviews from people, but then some people have told me that : they do a good job.  How do you guys feel about em? : ~*~Gin Bear~*~ : Aim-Sinsgrrl We never have heard of them. For piercing we will Second Brian at Piercing Experience and add Kolo in Little 5 Points on Euclid. For tattooing Colette at Sacred Heart Tattoo is outstanding, across from Junkman’s Daughter in L5P, 483 Moreland Ave. 404-222-8385. — BBQ

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For piercing we will Second Brian at Piercing Experience and add Kolo in Little 5 Points on Euclid. For tattooing Colette at Sacred Heart Tattoo is outstanding, across from Junkman’s Daughter in L5P, 483 Moreland Ave. 404-222-8385. — BBQ

I will definitely second Collete.  Laura is pretty damn good also.  Then again, I think all the artists who work at the original Sacred Heart are great. Kelly — Be Naughty — Save Santa the trip www.angelfire.com/fl/princesskelly2

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B yet to run into someone that’s had a complaint about Pyscho… except B for my first tat I’ve had all my work and piercings done there… you B might have heard of the owner… Deano Cook… does very nice work… B check them out online at www.pyschotats.com    deano cook is on my list of approved artists. & the url is http://www.psychotat2.com/.

hrrrmm… rather interesting… actually both of these url’s work… one just redirects to the other… is Deano the only artist there that you approve? (sorry haven’t seen your list yet..) I had one of the other guys do some work for me and I love it…. and one last questoin … do you know who MonkeyMan is? if so how do you feel about him?

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   deano cook is on my list of approved artists. & the url is http://www.psychotat2.com/.

B hrrrmm… rather interesting… actually both of these url’s work… B one just redirects to the other…         interesting, considering the misspelling. B is Deano the only artist there that you approve? (sorry haven’t seen B your list yet..)         yes. which may mean either that i don’t like the others there or i haven’t seen their work. so don’t necessarily discount them. B and one last questoin … B do you know who MonkeyMan is? if so how do you feel about him?         why, is it you? lish 33.2% / 32

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B hrrrmm… rather interesting… actually both of these url’s work… B one just redirects to the other…    interesting, considering the misspelling.

actually… the t-shirt that the shop sells lists the url as www.psychotats.com B is Deano the only artist there that you approve? (sorry haven’t seen B your list yet..) B and one last questoin … B do you know who MonkeyMan is? if so how do you feel about him?    why, is it you?

no but a few I know said he apprentieced Deano for awhile… not sure how long, but that’s where I got my first tattoo… many people think that his shop is dirty… (my personal opinion yes it is) and that a few people got Hep B from him… but he’s been doing ir for neatly 30 years now I think…  anyway just wondering if you knew anything about it…

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   interesting, considering the misspelling.

B actually… the t-shirt that the shop sells lists the url as B www.psychotats.com         right. & brainboy who posted it listed it as PYSCHO. B that his shop is dirty… (my personal opinion yes it is) and that a B few people got Hep B from him… but he’s been doing ir for neatly 30 B years now I think…  anyway just wondering if you knew anything about B it…         there’s a guy on irc who goes by stich. nearly the same credentials – dirty shop with many years’ experience. go figure. lish 33.2% / 32

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[...snip...] B that his shop is dirty… (my personal opinion yes it is) and that a B few people got Hep B from him… but he’s been doing ir for neatly 30 B years now I think…  anyway just wondering if you knew anything about B it…         there’s a guy on irc who goes by stich. nearly the same credentials – dirty shop with many years’ experience. go figure.

Interesting. I have only heard the name stich used twice before. Assuming that this is the same person – congratulations. Your credibility has just dropped through the floor and shattered in the basement. It happens to be the name that my piercer uses on IRC. I have some medical training/experience (about ten years worth, including two years in OR) I have done a hell of a lot of research on matters pertaining to piercing. I have spend days at his studio, and have observed him do hundreds of piercings. I have been pierced multiple times by him. I have been suspended by him. I have been filmed being suspended by him. I have yet to find *anything* that that gives me ANY cause for concern. *My* opinion is that he is an excellent, competent, safe, caring, *thinking* piercer, who currently matches or exceeds any and all internationally accepted standards, as does his studio. I have met and spoken to hundreds of loyal repeat clients, some of who are medical professionals. He has been filmed, photographed, interviewed and investigated multiple times by the media, without any resulting  negative comments. He has a cordial relationship with the APP (even if he isn’t currently a member). He has a very cordial relationship with the local Center for Disease Control. So my opinion is probably shared by others who are more qualified to judge. Unless you have personally inspected his studio and watched him work, your opinion is based on previous IRC conversations/warfare. Which, IMNSHO, is not a reasonable basis for forming an opinion/judgment and reporting it as fact on RAB without regard to potential consequences. Assuming, of course, that this is the same person. — Clive Olivier

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credentials – dirty shop with many years’ experience. go figure.

C I have spend days at his studio, and have observed him do hundreds of C piercings. C I have been pierced multiple times by him.         interesting. how’s that autoclave of his? lish 33.2% / 32

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credentials – dirty shop with many years’ experience. go figure. C I have spend days at his studio, and have observed him do hundreds of C piercings. C I have been pierced multiple times by him.         interesting. how’s that autoclave of his?

Doing nicely, and working continuously. Hasn’t failed a regular monthly spore test yet 8^). He is thinking of buying a new one with a faster cycle time. I have first refusal on the current one if he sells it. I have no personal experience of what transpired on IRC. He may very well have been playing devil’s advocate for his own amusement/reasons. This I can believe, and I think I understand why. Mail me privately if you want to set your mind at rest. I will probably be seeing him on Saturday. Definitely next week, when hopefully he will start training me on the easier piercings. Can I tell him that you have been thinking about him? That should amuse him enormously 8^). — Clive Olivier

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        interesting. how’s that autoclave of his?

C Doing nicely, and working continuously. Hasn’t failed a regular monthly C spore test yet 8^). C I have no personal experience of what transpired on IRC. He may very C well have been playing devil’s advocate for his own amusement/reasons.         ok, then i withdraw my claim of a dirty shop. last i heard, he refused to do spore testing, citing that "my autoclave works, i don’t need it tested to find that out" or some such nonsense.         playing devil’s advocate against your own shop isn’t exactly a bright move, but we’re discussing sterility here, not intelligence. C Can I tell him that you have been thinking about him? That should amuse C him enormously 8^).         he knows it. i got a nice, page-long email from him about what a bitch i am. lish 33.2% / 32

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[...snip...]         ok, then i withdraw my claim of a dirty shop. last i heard, he refused to do spore testing, citing that "my autoclave works, i don’t need it tested to find that out" or some such nonsense.

Aha! So that’s what it’s all about. The problem is not that he was unwilling to perform regular autoclave spore tests. The problem is that it was (at that time) impossible for private individuals to have an autoclave spore test done. Yes, you read that correctly. It means that, with the possible exception of institutions/organizations (such as hospitals) that have their own internal facilities and policies, no individually owned autoclave in the whole country has ever undergone spore testing –  as far as I can determine. Welcome to the third world, to our alternative reality. A reality where your primary health care provider may well throw bones as a diagnostic aid. Great for tourism, not so great for a piercer who is trying to provide a first world service. Stich eventually managed to convince the local Center for Disease Control to volunteer their facilities to provide an autoclave spore test service for individuals (when they also failed to find any alternative provider). As far as I know they still only have a single client that uses this service. Hearsay has it that the CDC has subsequently (at his request) inspected his studio, and the methods and techniques he uses. Also hearsay has it that their findings were such that they have since asked him to assist with proposed body piercing guidelines. Recent conversations with the CDC directorate have inclined me to accept this hearsay as fact. [...snip...] i got a nice, page-long email from him about what a bitch i am.

At least you agree on something – use it as a starting point to kiss and make up 8^). — Clive Olivier

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C A reality where your primary health care provider may well throw bones C as a diagnostic aid. Great for tourism, not so great for a piercer who C is trying to provide a first world service.         this is all fascinating. i suggest he work on his PR skills & explain this out next time & save us all the trouble.         (in the interest of maintaining peace, i’ll take this opportunity to point out that neither of the above sentences are sarcastic.) [...snip...] i got a nice, page-long email from him about what a bitch i am.

C At least you agree on something – use it as a starting point to kiss and C make up 8^).         no need to make up since i don’t care about his ‘friendship’. then again, i’m not much into people who’re too stupid to clue in others on important things such as WHY the autoclave isn’t [wasn't] spore-checked. but hey, i figure you’re kissing his ass enough for yourself & me *&* forty or fifty others, as well.         nice posts, though. perhaps you should consider law as a career. lish 33.2% / 32

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NEW RABer in Atlanta

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Hey I have just started read news groups about three weeks ago but stuck with groups that dealt with my job as a theatre Technican. I’m 21 years old I had my spetum pierced at age 14, at 15 both lobes, at17 my tongue, at 17 a PA, at 18 lobe stretch to 00,  at 16 my first tat a tribal sun, at 17 a tribal armband w/a medicne wheel, at 18 a tribal geko, 18 Comedy and Tradegy mask, 20 scarit heart<sp 20 my Son’s Foot print and name, and 21 kokopaili<sp? and 21 a cross with an anchor and heart(a sailor jerry design) I’ve pierce some on the side from my regular job a have looked for app.ships in the past and still might in  the future…… I look forward to joining the group and Delurking myself…… MITA

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Welcome aboard!! — Extract The Essence Santiago      ICQ   41081886

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hey I have just started read news groups about three weeks ago but stuck with groups that dealt with my job as a theatre Technican. I’m 21 years old I had my spetum pierced at age 14, at 15 both lobes, at17 my tongue, at 17 a PA, at 18 lobe stretch to 00,  at 16 my first tat a tribal sun, at 17 a tribal armband w/a medicne wheel, at 18 a tribal geko, 18 Comedy and Tradegy mask, 20 scarit heart<sp 20 my Son’s Foot print and name, and 21 kokopaili<sp? and 21 a cross with an anchor and heart(a sailor jerry design) I’ve pierce some on the side from my regular job a have looked for app.ships in the past and still might in  the future…… I look forward to joining the group and Delurking myself…… MITA

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You’re entering a world of hurt, Mita Beach: Hey I have just started read news groups about three weeks ago but stuck with groups that dealt with my job as a theatre Technican.

I’ve never done this before (my ulterior motive will be revealed shortly), but welcome.  There are pointers to the FAQs and whatnot scattered all over the place, if you haven’t seen them already.  A word of advice, though: never announce in your delurk that you’ve only been reading newsgroups for three weeks.  Around here that’s like telling a dormful of college freshmen that you’re a first-year RA. Now for why I REALLY followed up:  I’m planning on moving to Atlanta in the not-so-distant future: what’s your take on it bod-mod wise?  Someone on here once highly recommended a piercing studio down there that I can’t remember the name of, but what about tattoo studios?  I saw a couple of piercing places in Little 5 Points when I was down there last month, one of which does tattoos also–do you know anything about either of them?   I didn’t get to go in either of the shops, but the tattoo/piercing place had their flash sheets visible through the window, and had a lot of blackwork/ tribal designs available.  The thing that caught my eye, though, was that they actually had them hand-labelled as to what style they were.  I didn’t stop to look too closely, but the names that I saw definitely looked Hawaiian and/or Polynesian (i.e. seventeen vowels in a row, not a consonant in sight). I thought it was encouraging that they seemed to be making the effort to educate their customers, but I have no idea if they were actually correct or not.   Is there anyone else on this bboard notesfile newsfroup from Atlanta?  Please email replies, because I don’t know how to read news.   (Yes, that was a joke.  It’s been a long day.  You don’t have to email me. Unless you really want to.) — After all, if there *was* an afterlife, Isaac Asimov would have written a book about it by now. – Stan

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<snip Now for why I REALLY followed up:  I’m planning on moving to Atlanta in the not-so-distant future: what’s your take on it bod-mod wise?  Someone on here once highly recommended a piercing studio down there that I can’t remember the name of, but what about tattoo studios?  I saw a couple of piercing places in Little 5 Points when I was down there last month, one of which does tattoos also–do you know anything about either of them?

Tornado Tattoo … Little 5 Points … 10 ga tongue 1994 Is there anyone else on this bboard notesfile newsfroup from Atlanta?  Please email replies, because I don’t know how to read news.

Was from Carrollton (GO WGC [SUWG] Braves) — -Kevin Cook |*                                                     /*| |*/                      Author of                      *| |*    The Almost Complete Body Piercing Links List     /*| |*/                                                     *| |*              http://piercinglinks.com               /*| |*/                                                     *|

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piercing experience. brian skellie, rene and jeff martin. they have a page. scott – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – You’re entering a world of hurt, Mita Beach: Hey I have just started read news groups about three weeks ago but stuck with groups that dealt with my job as a theatre Technican. I’ve never done this before (my ulterior motive will be revealed shortly), but welcome.  There are pointers to the FAQs and whatnot scattered all over the place, if you haven’t seen them already.  A word of advice, though: never announce in your delurk that you’ve only been reading newsgroups for three weeks.  Around here that’s like telling a dormful of college freshmen that you’re a first-year RA. Now for why I REALLY followed up:  I’m planning on moving to Atlanta in the not-so-distant future: what’s your take on it bod-mod wise?  Someone on here once highly recommended a piercing studio down there that I can’t remember the name of, but what about tattoo studios?  I saw a couple of piercing places in Little 5 Points when I was down there last month, one of which does tattoos also–do you know anything about either of them?   I didn’t get to go in either of the shops, but the tattoo/piercing place had their flash sheets visible through the window, and had a lot of blackwork/ tribal designs available.  The thing that caught my eye, though, was that they actually had them hand-labelled as to what style they were.  I didn’t stop to look too closely, but the names that I saw definitely looked Hawaiian and/or Polynesian (i.e. seventeen vowels in a row, not a consonant in sight). I thought it was encouraging that they seemed to be making the effort to educate their customers, but I have no idea if they were actually correct or not.   Is there anyone else on this bboard notesfile newsfroup from Atlanta? Please email replies, because I don’t know how to read news.   (Yes, that was a joke.  It’s been a long day.  You don’t have to email me. Unless you really want to.) — After all, if there *was* an afterlife, Isaac Asimov would have written a book about it by now. – Stan

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piercing experience. brian skellie, rene and jeff martin. they have a page. scott

http://www.piercing.org/pexy/ — -Kevin Cook |*                                                     /*| |*/                      Author of                      *| |*    The Almost Complete Body Piercing Links List     /*| |*/                                                     *| |*              http://piercinglinks.com               /*| |*/                                                     *|

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KOLO in Little 5 Body Images in BuckHead And the sooon to be Nuclear Crayon (witch my tattooist is opening in Aug.) MitA

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thanks LINK :) scott – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – piercing experience. brian skellie, rene and jeff martin. they have a page. scott http://www.piercing.org/pexy/ — -Kevin Cook |*                                                     /*| |*/                      Author of                      *| |*    The Almost Complete Body Piercing Links List     /*| |*/                                                     *| |*              http://piercinglinks.com               /*| |*/                                                     *|

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: Hey I have just started read news groups about three weeks ago but stuck : with groups that dealt with my job as a theatre Technican. : I’m 21 years old : MITA Welcome!  There are a few of us Atlanta RABbits! — BBQ

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… : Now for why I REALLY followed up:  I’m planning on moving to Atlanta in the : not-so-distant future: what’s your take on it bod-mod wise?  Someone on here : once highly recommended a piercing studio down there that I can’t remember : the name of, but what about tattoo studios?  I saw a couple of piercing : places in Little 5 Points when I was down there last month, one of which : does tattoos also–do you know anything about either of them?   .. : – Stan We consider Brian at Piercing Experience the best piercer in Atlanta! Accept no substitutes. Colette at Sacred Heart Tattoo has done some great work on Cindy!  Another woman (Cindy would know) also did some beautiful work on her. — BBQ

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Joaquin, I’m so sorry about your lab.  Try some flower remedies for you and your pup.  You could just use Rescue Remedy or check in a good health food store for a complete supply.  The should have pamphlets in there describing the remedies and their uses.  Or you could check the web under Bach flower remedies – here’s one page with descriptions http://www.rainbowcrystal.com/bach/bach2.html  I think Star of Bethlehem and Walnut are used for loss and grief also.  Don’t forget that exercise can help in this situation. You might want to visit www.petloss.com and post a memorial to your pet. buglady take out the dog before replying

|My Black Lab died of old age (15 years) this weekend now my Chocolate Lab (5 |years old) seems depressed – I went and bought him some toys to try and |cheer him up – any other suggestions? | |thanx | |– |Joaquin A. G-L, Jr. |"No other road, no other way |        No day but today" | RENT by Jonathan Larson | |

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My Black Lab died of old age (15 years) this weekend now my Chocolate Lab (5 years old) seems depressed – I went and bought him some toys to try and cheer him up – any other suggestions? thanx

I suspect that your dog is not the only one depressed about the loss. It is hard to spend 15 years with a dog and then say goodbye without showing it. Go out to a favorite spot that you and your old friend shared and spend some time with your dog just hanging out and talking about things.  Maybe take a picnic lunch and share it.   Try not to feel sad that he is gone.  Instead, feel glad that he was here with you for so long. Good luck to you both. Robert

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My Black Lab died of old age (15 years) this weekend now my Chocolate Lab (5 years old) seems depressed – I went and bought him some toys to try and cheer him up – any other suggestions? thanx — Joaquin A. G-L, Jr. "No other road, no other way         No day but today"  RENT by Jonathan Larson

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Hi, I,m so sorry to hear about your Belle. My family and I know how you feel. We are going through a loss now. Our little four month old puppy died two weeks ago.  He was diagnosed with water on the brain.  About four week ago I noticed his vision going.  We took him to a hospital in NY.   It’s was horrible .  Stay strong. Phillis

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Phillis, we are so sorry to read about your little friend, our thoughts are with you, Connie, Ollie and Poppy D – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hi, I,m so sorry to hear about your Belle. My family and I know how you feel. We are going through a loss now. Our little four month old puppy died two weeks ago.  He was diagnosed with water on the brain.  About four week ago I noticed his vision going.  We took him to a hospital in NY. It’s was horrible .  Stay strong. Phillis

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I know all too well your pain and grief. Our pets become such a part of our lives. Time will ease all you now feel and the happy memories will always be with you.

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I’m so sorry to hear about your Belle dying…. I know the horrible pain that you’re feeling…. It’s been 4 months since my  beautiful baby Timber (4yr old GSD) had to be put to sleep…. He was a perfectly healthy giant german shepherd…. our baby… One day he stopped eating and became very lethargic… had blood in his urine and spiked a 103.5 fever. Brought him to emergency and that’s when we found out he had severe, acute renal failure. His kidneys had started to shut down. The next 3 days, he became much worse, and his BUN and creatinine levels just kept rising…. They were pumping our poor baby full of every drug they could possible think of, to try and get his kidneys functioning again…. but nothing worked. His own body was poisoning him… We spent every minute we could, with him at the vet’s (they were so accommodating to us). We finally decided that it was time to let him go (I am crying so badly as I write this…). My husband an I held Timber in our arms as he was given his final injection, and he fell asleep in our arms as we cried and told him how much we loved him…. We kept holding him in our arms for another half an hour….we just couldn’t let our baby go… It was the worst time of our lives…. He was like our own child (we can’t have any of our own)…. We decided to have Timber cremated, as we just couldn’t live without having a part of him with us forever. He is in a beautiful urn, in our family room (where he would always hang out with us)… I light a small candle for him every single night and touch the urn and tell him that I love him… and he’s such a good boy… My heart remembers every single moment, from when Timber got sick to when he died…. I will never forget him…. and my heart will never be fully whole again…. I’m so sorry that you have to go through this horrible pain as well… There is nothing I can say to make your pain go away…. just know that I care… Love, Marguerite – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – My 10 year old Golden Retriever — Belle– died yesterday. I feel like I have a huge gaping hole in my heart. I had no idea that the pain and sorrow would be this bad. She was so full of life. She had so much energy and spunk. About a week ago she started getting sick, depressed, not eating, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness. The vet ran every test on her, blood, urine, stool, x-rays, ultrasound, ekg — everything normal. Three vets worked together and couldn’t figure out what was wrong. She kept getting weaker and we had to do something. So we did exploratory surgery on Fri. 4 hours. They took out her gall bladder because they think that’s what the problem was. It was full of thick, pasty bile. She did okay through the night and the next morning. She had IV antibiotics, fluids and Demerol for pain. We saw her Sat. morning and she looked okay. She was alert and knew we were there petting her. We told her that she would get better and that we loved her. A few hours later she died. The vet went out for lunch and came back to check on her and he said that she looked like she was sleeping. He has no idea exactly what killed her. We went to go see her and brought our 12 year old male, Prince, with us. He immediately went to her cage ahead of us and went in and sniffed her head and face and walked out and put his back to the cage.  We are having her cremated and putting her ashes in the water behind our house that she loved to swim in. I am devastated. She was a part of the family. She lived inside with us so she was here every minute of every day and now she’s gone. – Sloan "Time flies… after you hit the snooze button"

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 I was very sorry to read of your loss. I know it hurts like hell. Thinking of you Chris & the GSD’s Leicester UK

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I was very sorry to read of your loss. I know it hurts like hell. Thinking of you Chris & the GSD’s Leicester UK Thinking of you,

Know how you feel Kobus

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How we have all been there.  My beautiful Ali is "resting" under a rose bush who’s blooms are the same amber colour as her eyes were.  She will always be in my heart as we all know Belle will be in yours.  The pain eventually dulls as time does heal,  and soon your heart will swell with love instead of the pain you now feel. I and my family wish you all the best Sheila To reply remove "nospam" from address. This is to prevent unwanted spam mail not legitimate replies to my postings With thanks Sheila – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – My 10 year old Golden Retriever — Belle– died yesterday. I feel like I have a huge gaping hole in my heart. – Sloan "Time flies… after you hit the snooze button"

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Sloan, I know how you feel.  My 2 year old Westie died yesterday also. Cardiac arrest from an enlarged heart. We had no idea he had a problem. I’m sorry that Belle is gone from you. It sounds like she was loved and had a happy life. Megan

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Sloan, I’m so very sorry to hear about your loss.  My mother’s dog is reaching 15 years now, and we’re all trying to prepare ourselves for the inevitable, but it will be a hard blow when it finally happens.  Try to take comfort in the fact that you were able to see Belle one last time before she passed on, and she knew that you were there.  I’m sure that Belle’s life with you and your family was a very happy one, filled with a lot of love.  That much is obvious by how you talk about her.  Belle will always be with you, in spirit.  Why not plant a tree, or plant in her honor?  Maybe even put some of her ashes at the base of the plant so that Belle will really live on, through it.  That’s what my mother and I agreed to do for our Westie, when her time comes.  We’re going to plant a rose bush for her -she loves roses, always sniffs them- and place her ashes in the hole with the bush. My husband and I will be thinking of you, and Belle, tonight as we light our candles.  ( a nightly ritual of ours) Xiola – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – My 10 year old Golden Retriever — Belle– died yesterday. I feel like I have a huge gaping hole in my heart. I had no idea that the pain and sorrow would be this bad. She was so full of life. She had so much energy and spunk. About a week ago she started getting sick, depressed, not eating, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness. The vet ran every test on her, blood, urine, stool, x-rays, ultrasound, ekg — everything normal. Three vets worked together and couldn’t figure out what was wrong. She kept getting weaker and we had to do something. So we did exploratory surgery on Fri. 4 hours. They took out her gall bladder because they think that’s what the problem was. It was full of thick, pasty bile. She did okay through the night and the next morning. She had IV antibiotics, fluids and Demerol for pain. We saw her Sat. morning and she looked okay. She was alert and knew we were there petting her. We told her that she would get better and that we loved her. A few hours later she died. The vet went out for lunch and came back to check on her and he said that she looked like she was sleeping. He has no idea exactly what killed her. We went to go see her and brought our 12 year old male, Prince, with us. He immediately went to her cage ahead of us and went in and sniffed her head and face and walked out and put his back to the cage.  We are having her cremated and putting her ashes in the water behind our house that she loved to swim in. I am devastated. She was a part of the family. She lived inside with us so she was here every minute of every day and now she’s gone. – Sloan "Time flies… after you hit the snooze button"

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My sympathies.  The best dog I’ve ever had (Aries the Husky mutt), died in a similar situation.  It is devastating to lose a family member.  Non-pet people fail to understand this.  My thoughts are with you, Belle and your family. jen (Fraley the Buskey, Shadow the lab and the kids Garrett and Brenna). – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – My 10 year old Golden Retriever — Belle– died yesterday. I feel like I have a huge gaping hole in my heart. I had no idea that the pain and sorrow would be this bad. She was so full of life. She had so much energy and spunk. About a week ago she started getting sick, depressed, not eating, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness. The vet ran every test on her, blood, urine, stool, x-rays, ultrasound, ekg — everything normal. Three vets worked together and couldn’t figure out what was wrong. She kept getting weaker and we had to do something. So we did exploratory surgery on Fri. 4 hours. They took out her gall bladder because they think that’s what the problem was. It was full of thick, pasty bile. She did okay through the night and the next morning. She had IV antibiotics, fluids and Demerol for pain. We saw her Sat. morning and she looked okay. She was alert and knew we were there petting her. We told her that she would get better and that we loved her. A few hours later she died. The vet went out for lunch and came back to check on her and he said that she looked like she was sleeping. He has no idea exactly what killed her. We went to go see her and brought our 12 year old male, Prince, with us. He immediately went to her cage ahead of us and went in and sniffed her head and face and walked out and put his back to the cage.  We are having her cremated and putting her ashes in the water behind our house that she loved to swim in. I am devastated. She was a part of the family. She lived inside with us so she was here every minute of every day and now she’s gone. – Sloan "Time flies… after you hit the snooze button"

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My eyes swelled with tears when I read your posting of Belle passing. Phil Silverman Culver City, CA – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – My 10 year old Golden Retriever — Belle– died yesterday. I feel like I have a huge gaping hole in my heart. I had no idea that the pain and sorrow would be this bad. She was so full of life. She had so much energy and spunk. About a week ago she started getting sick, depressed, not eating, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness. The vet ran every test on her, blood, urine, stool, x-rays, ultrasound, ekg — everything normal. Three vets worked together and couldn’t figure out what was wrong. She kept getting weaker and we had to do something. So we did exploratory surgery on Fri. 4 hours. They took out her gall bladder because they think that’s what the problem was. It was full of thick, pasty bile. She did okay through the night and the next morning. She had IV antibiotics, fluids and Demerol for pain. We saw her Sat. morning and she looked okay. She was alert and knew we were there petting her. We told her that she would get better and that we loved her. A few hours later she died. The vet went out for lunch and came back to check on her and he said that she looked like she was sleeping. He has no idea exactly what killed her. We went to go see her and brought our 12 year old male, Prince, with us. He immediately went to her cage ahead of us and went in and sniffed her head and face and walked out and put his back to the cage.  We are having her cremated and putting her ashes in the water behind our house that she loved to swim in. I am devastated. She was a part of the family. She lived inside with us so she was here every minute of every day and now she’s gone. – Sloan "Time flies… after you hit the snooze button"

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Thank you everyone for your kind words. This pain and loneliness is almost unbearable but I know I’ll get through it somehow. Thank you again.

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I am devastated. She was a part of the family. She lived inside with us so she was here every minute of every day and now she’s gone.

I am deeply sorry for your loss. I would be devastated too. It is so horrible to loose one of your pets. They become like our children. There is nothing more painful. My prayers will be with you and your family. Hugs and Prayers Caroline

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Thank you.

I just wanted to say I’m so sorry, carol

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – My 10 year old Golden Retriever — Belle– died yesterday. I feel like I have a huge gaping hole in my heart. I had no idea that the pain and sorrow would be this bad. She was so full of life. She had so much energy and spunk. About a week ago she started getting sick, depressed, not eating, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness. The vet ran every test on her, blood, urine, stool, x-rays, ultrasound, ekg — everything normal. Three vets worked together and couldn’t figure out what was wrong. She kept getting weaker and we had to do something. So we did exploratory surgery on Fri. 4 hours. They took out her gall bladder because they think that’s what the problem was. It was full of thick, pasty bile. She did okay through the night and the next morning. She had IV antibiotics, fluids and Demerol for pain. We saw her Sat. morning and she looked okay. She was alert and knew we were there petting her. We told her that she would get better and that we loved her. A few hours later she died. The vet went out for lunch and came back to check on her and he said that she looked like she was sleeping. He has no idea exactly what killed her. We went to go see her and brought our 12 year old male, Prince, with us. He immediately went to her cage ahead of us and went in and sniffed her head and face and walked out and put his back to the cage.  We are having her cremated and putting her ashes in the water behind our house that she loved to swim in. I am devastated. She was a part of the family. She lived inside with us so she was here every minute of every day and now she’s gone. – Sloan "Time flies… after you hit the snooze button"

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I am so, so sorry.  Belle will *always* be a part of you. Take care of yourself and remember the good times and how she enriched your life. Julie

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I am devastated. She was a part of the family. She lived inside with us so she was here every minute of every day and now she’s gone. – Sloan Dear Sloan~ I know how you feel,but Belle will live on inside you, always…. She is in Heaven now for what could Heaven be without our beloved dogs? All good thoughts,Sloan. Im very sorry for your loss : ( Paulette and my very own ‘Belle" Ati Keeper and Whistler Feeling like "Moondancing" while listening to Van’s  great new album, "Back On Top" still the "Brown Eyed Girl"  A dogs life is too short…     Their only fault really…

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Sloan I am so sorry that Belle is not at your side at this moment, but she will remain in your heart forever. I understand fully the grief you and your family are feeling at this time, having to say farewell to our friends over the years. We are having to reach a decision at this moment in time concerning one of our labradors, he is 8 and not a very well lad. Like Belle, Ollie will be cremated but his resting place will be by a camelia that he loves to lie near. My heart goes out to you all, Rest easy dear Belle, Kindest thoughts ConnieD – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – My 10 year old Golden Retriever — Belle– died yesterday. I feel like I have a huge gaping hole in my heart. I had no idea that the pain and sorrow would be this bad. She was so full of life. She had so much energy and spunk. About a week ago she started getting sick, depressed, not eating, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness. The vet ran every test on her, blood, urine, stool, x-rays, ultrasound, ekg — everything normal. Three vets worked together and couldn’t figure out what was wrong. She kept getting weaker and we had to do something. So we did exploratory surgery on Fri. 4 hours. They took out her gall bladder because they think that’s what the problem was. It was full of thick, pasty bile. She did okay through the night and the next morning. She had IV antibiotics, fluids and Demerol for pain. We saw her Sat. morning and she looked okay. She was alert and knew we were there petting her. We told her that she would get better and that we loved her. A few hours later she died. The vet went out for lunch and came back to check on her and he said that she looked like she was sleeping. He has no idea exactly what killed her. We went to go see her and brought our 12 year old male, Prince, with us. He immediately went to her cage ahead of us and went in and sniffed her head and face and walked out and put his back to the cage.  We are having her cremated and putting her ashes in the water behind our house that she loved to swim in. I am devastated. She was a part of the family. She lived inside with us so she was here every minute of every day and now she’s gone. – Sloan "Time flies… after you hit the snooze button"

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My heart is with you today.  My English Springer is very ill indeed and I am waiting for that inevitable moment myself.  I know that the pain will be with you but eventually you will come to celebrate her life and your time with her.    My thoughts are with you.  tb – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – My 10 year old Golden Retriever — Belle– died yesterday. I feel like I have a huge gaping hole in my heart. I had no idea that the pain and sorrow would be this bad. She was so full of life. She had so much energy and spunk. About a week ago she started getting sick, depressed, not eating, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness. The vet ran every test on her, blood, urine, stool, x-rays, ultrasound, ekg — everything normal. Three vets worked together and couldn’t figure out what was wrong. She kept getting weaker and we had to do something. So we did exploratory surgery on Fri. 4 hours. They took out her gall bladder because they think that’s what the problem was. It was full of thick, pasty bile. She did okay through the night and the next morning. She had IV antibiotics, fluids and Demerol for pain. We saw her Sat. morning and she looked okay. She was alert and knew we were there petting her. We told her that she would get better and that we loved her. A few hours later she died. The vet went out for lunch and came back to check on her and he said that she looked like she was sleeping. He has no idea exactly what killed her. We went to go see her and brought our 12 year old male, Prince, with us. He immediately went to her cage ahead of us and went in and sniffed her head and face and walked out and put his back to the cage.  We are having her cremated and putting her ashes in the water behind our house that she loved to swim in. I am devastated. She was a part of the family. She lived inside with us so she was here every minute of every day and now she’s gone. – Sloan "Time flies… after you hit the snooze button"

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Dear Sloan, Just had to say I am so very sorry your precious Belle died. I wish you lots and lots of strength and many happy memories. Take care, Anita – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – My 10 year old Golden Retriever — Belle– died yesterday. I feel like I have a huge gaping hole in my heart. I had no idea that the pain and sorrow would be this bad. She was so full of life. She had so much energy and spunk. About a week ago she started getting sick, depressed, not eating, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness. The vet ran every test on her, blood, urine, stool, x-rays, ultrasound, ekg — everything normal. Three vets worked together and couldn’t figure out what was wrong. She kept getting weaker and we had to do something. So we did exploratory surgery on Fri. 4 hours. They took out her gall bladder because they think that’s what the problem was. It was full of thick, pasty bile. She did okay through the night and the next morning. She had IV antibiotics, fluids and Demerol for pain. We saw her Sat. morning and she looked okay. She was alert and knew we were there petting her. We told her that she would get better and that we loved her. A few hours later she died. The vet went out for lunch and came back to check on her and he said that she looked like she was sleeping. He has no idea exactly what killed her. We went to go see her and brought our 12 year old male, Prince, with us. He immediately went to her cage ahead of us and went in and sniffed her head and face and walked out and put his back to the cage.  We are having her cremated and putting her ashes in the water behind our house that she loved to swim in. I am devastated. She was a part of the family. She lived inside with us so she was here every minute of every day and now she’s gone. – Sloan "Time flies… after you hit the snooze button"

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My 10 year old Golden Retriever — Belle– died yesterday. I feel like I have a huge gaping hole in my heart. I had no idea that the pain and sorrow would be this bad. She was so full of life. She had so much energy and spunk. About a week ago she started getting sick, depressed, not eating, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness. The vet ran every test on her, blood, urine, stool, x-rays, ultrasound, ekg — everything normal. Three vets worked together and couldn’t figure out what was wrong. She kept getting weaker and we had to do something. So we did exploratory surgery on Fri. 4 hours. They took out her gall bladder because they think that’s what the problem was. It was full of thick, pasty bile. She did okay through the night and the next morning. She had IV antibiotics, fluids and Demerol for pain. We saw her Sat. morning and she looked okay. She was alert and knew we were there petting her. We told her that she would get better and that we loved her. A few hours later she died. The vet went out for lunch and came back to check on her and he said that she looked like she was sleeping. He has no idea exactly what killed her. We went to go see her and brought our 12 year old male, Prince, with us. He immediately went to her cage ahead of us and went in and sniffed her head and face and walked out and put his back to the cage.  We are having her cremated and putting her ashes in the water behind our house that she loved to swim in. I am devastated. She was a part of the family. She lived inside with us so she was here every minute of every day and now she’s gone. – Sloan "Time flies… after you hit the snooze button"

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I just wanted to say I’m so sorry, carol – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – My 10 year old Golden Retriever — Belle– died yesterday. I feel like I have a huge gaping hole in my heart. I had no idea that the pain and sorrow would be this bad. She was so full of life. She had so much energy and spunk. About a week ago she started getting sick, depressed, not eating, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness. The vet ran every test on her, blood, urine, stool, x-rays, ultrasound, ekg — everything normal. Three vets worked together and couldn’t figure out what was wrong. She kept getting weaker and we had to do something. So we did exploratory surgery on Fri. 4 hours. They took out her gall bladder because they think that’s what the problem was. It was full of thick, pasty bile. She did okay through the night and the next morning. She had IV antibiotics, fluids and Demerol for pain. We saw her Sat. morning and she looked okay. She was alert and knew we were there petting her. We told her that she would get better and that we loved her. A few hours later she died. The vet went out for lunch and came back to check on her and he said that she looked like she was sleeping. He has no idea exactly what killed her. We went to go see her and brought our 12 year old male, Prince, with us. He immediately went to her cage ahead of us and went in and sniffed her head and face and walked out and put his back to the cage.  We are having her cremated and putting her ashes in the water behind our house that she loved to swim in. I am devastated. She was a part of the family. She lived inside with us so she was here every minute of every day and now she’s gone. – Sloan "Time flies… after you hit the snooze button"

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Hi, I,m so sorry to hear about your Belle. My family and I know how you feel. We are going through a loss now. Our little four month old puppy died two weeks ago.  He was diagnosed with water on the brain.  About four week ago I noticed his vision going.  We took him to a hospital in NY.   It’s was horrible .  Stay strong. Phillis

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Phillis, we are so sorry to read about your little friend, our thoughts are with you, Connie, Ollie and Poppy D – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hi, I,m so sorry to hear about your Belle. My family and I know how you feel. We are going through a loss now. Our little four month old puppy died two weeks ago.  He was diagnosed with water on the brain.  About four week ago I noticed his vision going.  We took him to a hospital in NY. It’s was horrible .  Stay strong. Phillis

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I know all too well your pain and grief. Our pets become such a part of our lives. Time will ease all you now feel and the happy memories will always be with you.

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I’m so sorry to hear about your Belle dying…. I know the horrible pain that you’re feeling…. It’s been 4 months since my  beautiful baby Timber (4yr old GSD) had to be put to sleep…. He was a perfectly healthy giant german shepherd…. our baby… One day he stopped eating and became very lethargic… had blood in his urine and spiked a 103.5 fever. Brought him to emergency and that’s when we found out he had severe, acute renal failure. His kidneys had started to shut down. The next 3 days, he became much worse, and his BUN and creatinine levels just kept rising…. They were pumping our poor baby full of every drug they could possible think of, to try and get his kidneys functioning again…. but nothing worked. His own body was poisoning him… We spent every minute we could, with him at the vet’s (they were so accommodating to us). We finally decided that it was time to let him go (I am crying so badly as I write this…). My husband an I held Timber in our arms as he was given his final injection, and he fell asleep in our arms as we cried and told him how much we loved him…. We kept holding him in our arms for another half an hour….we just couldn’t let our baby go… It was the worst time of our lives…. He was like our own child (we can’t have any of our own)…. We decided to have Timber cremated, as we just couldn’t live without having a part of him with us forever. He is in a beautiful urn, in our family room (where he would always hang out with us)… I light a small candle for him every single night and touch the urn and tell him that I love him… and he’s such a good boy… My heart remembers every single moment, from when Timber got sick to when he died…. I will never forget him…. and my heart will never be fully whole again…. I’m so sorry that you have to go through this horrible pain as well… There is nothing I can say to make your pain go away…. just know that I care… Love, Marguerite – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – My 10 year old Golden Retriever — Belle– died yesterday. I feel like I have a huge gaping hole in my heart. I had no idea that the pain and sorrow would be this bad. She was so full of life. She had so much energy and spunk. About a week ago she started getting sick, depressed, not eating, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness. The vet ran every test on her, blood, urine, stool, x-rays, ultrasound, ekg — everything normal. Three vets worked together and couldn’t figure out what was wrong. She kept getting weaker and we had to do something. So we did exploratory surgery on Fri. 4 hours. They took out her gall bladder because they think that’s what the problem was. It was full of thick, pasty bile. She did okay through the night and the next morning. She had IV antibiotics, fluids and Demerol for pain. We saw her Sat. morning and she looked okay. She was alert and knew we were there petting her. We told her that she would get better and that we loved her. A few hours later she died. The vet went out for lunch and came back to check on her and he said that she looked like she was sleeping. He has no idea exactly what killed her. We went to go see her and brought our 12 year old male, Prince, with us. He immediately went to her cage ahead of us and went in and sniffed her head and face and walked out and put his back to the cage.  We are having her cremated and putting her ashes in the water behind our house that she loved to swim in. I am devastated. She was a part of the family. She lived inside with us so she was here every minute of every day and now she’s gone. – Sloan "Time flies… after you hit the snooze button"

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 I was very sorry to read of your loss. I know it hurts like hell. Thinking of you Chris & the GSD’s Leicester UK

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I was very sorry to read of your loss. I know it hurts like hell. Thinking of you Chris & the GSD’s Leicester UK Thinking of you,

Know how you feel Kobus

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How we have all been there.  My beautiful Ali is "resting" under a rose bush who’s blooms are the same amber colour as her eyes were.  She will always be in my heart as we all know Belle will be in yours.  The pain eventually dulls as time does heal,  and soon your heart will swell with love instead of the pain you now feel. I and my family wish you all the best Sheila To reply remove "nospam" from address. This is to prevent unwanted spam mail not legitimate replies to my postings With thanks Sheila – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – My 10 year old Golden Retriever — Belle– died yesterday. I feel like I have a huge gaping hole in my heart. – Sloan "Time flies… after you hit the snooze button"

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Sloan, I know how you feel.  My 2 year old Westie died yesterday also. Cardiac arrest from an enlarged heart. We had no idea he had a problem. I’m sorry that Belle is gone from you. It sounds like she was loved and had a happy life. Megan

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Sloan, I’m so very sorry to hear about your loss.  My mother’s dog is reaching 15 years now, and we’re all trying to prepare ourselves for the inevitable, but it will be a hard blow when it finally happens.  Try to take comfort in the fact that you were able to see Belle one last time before she passed on, and she knew that you were there.  I’m sure that Belle’s life with you and your family was a very happy one, filled with a lot of love.  That much is obvious by how you talk about her.  Belle will always be with you, in spirit.  Why not plant a tree, or plant in her honor?  Maybe even put some of her ashes at the base of the plant so that Belle will really live on, through it.  That’s what my mother and I agreed to do for our Westie, when her time comes.  We’re going to plant a rose bush for her -she loves roses, always sniffs them- and place her ashes in the hole with the bush. My husband and I will be thinking of you, and Belle, tonight as we light our candles.  ( a nightly ritual of ours) Xiola – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – My 10 year old Golden Retriever — Belle– died yesterday. I feel like I have a huge gaping hole in my heart. I had no idea that the pain and sorrow would be this bad. She was so full of life. She had so much energy and spunk. About a week ago she started getting sick, depressed, not eating, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness. The vet ran every test on her, blood, urine, stool, x-rays, ultrasound, ekg — everything normal. Three vets worked together and couldn’t figure out what was wrong. She kept getting weaker and we had to do something. So we did exploratory surgery on Fri. 4 hours. They took out her gall bladder because they think that’s what the problem was. It was full of thick, pasty bile. She did okay through the night and the next morning. She had IV antibiotics, fluids and Demerol for pain. We saw her Sat. morning and she looked okay. She was alert and knew we were there petting her. We told her that she would get better and that we loved her. A few hours later she died. The vet went out for lunch and came back to check on her and he said that she looked like she was sleeping. He has no idea exactly what killed her. We went to go see her and brought our 12 year old male, Prince, with us. He immediately went to her cage ahead of us and went in and sniffed her head and face and walked out and put his back to the cage.  We are having her cremated and putting her ashes in the water behind our house that she loved to swim in. I am devastated. She was a part of the family. She lived inside with us so she was here every minute of every day and now she’s gone. – Sloan "Time flies… after you hit the snooze button"

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My sympathies.  The best dog I’ve ever had (Aries the Husky mutt), died in a similar situation.  It is devastating to lose a family member.  Non-pet people fail to understand this.  My thoughts are with you, Belle and your family. jen (Fraley the Buskey, Shadow the lab and the kids Garrett and Brenna). – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – My 10 year old Golden Retriever — Belle– died yesterday. I feel like I have a huge gaping hole in my heart. I had no idea that the pain and sorrow would be this bad. She was so full of life. She had so much energy and spunk. About a week ago she started getting sick, depressed, not eating, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness. The vet ran every test on her, blood, urine, stool, x-rays, ultrasound, ekg — everything normal. Three vets worked together and couldn’t figure out what was wrong. She kept getting weaker and we had to do something. So we did exploratory surgery on Fri. 4 hours. They took out her gall bladder because they think that’s what the problem was. It was full of thick, pasty bile. She did okay through the night and the next morning. She had IV antibiotics, fluids and Demerol for pain. We saw her Sat. morning and she looked okay. She was alert and knew we were there petting her. We told her that she would get better and that we loved her. A few hours later she died. The vet went out for lunch and came back to check on her and he said that she looked like she was sleeping. He has no idea exactly what killed her. We went to go see her and brought our 12 year old male, Prince, with us. He immediately went to her cage ahead of us and went in and sniffed her head and face and walked out and put his back to the cage.  We are having her cremated and putting her ashes in the water behind our house that she loved to swim in. I am devastated. She was a part of the family. She lived inside with us so she was here every minute of every day and now she’s gone. – Sloan "Time flies… after you hit the snooze button"

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My eyes swelled with tears when I read your posting of Belle passing. Phil Silverman Culver City, CA – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – My 10 year old Golden Retriever — Belle– died yesterday. I feel like I have a huge gaping hole in my heart. I had no idea that the pain and sorrow would be this bad. She was so full of life. She had so much energy and spunk. About a week ago she started getting sick, depressed, not eating, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness. The vet ran every test on her, blood, urine, stool, x-rays, ultrasound, ekg — everything normal. Three vets worked together and couldn’t figure out what was wrong. She kept getting weaker and we had to do something. So we did exploratory surgery on Fri. 4 hours. They took out her gall bladder because they think that’s what the problem was. It was full of thick, pasty bile. She did okay through the night and the next morning. She had IV antibiotics, fluids and Demerol for pain. We saw her Sat. morning and she looked okay. She was alert and knew we were there petting her. We told her that she would get better and that we loved her. A few hours later she died. The vet went out for lunch and came back to check on her and he said that she looked like she was sleeping. He has no idea exactly what killed her. We went to go see her and brought our 12 year old male, Prince, with us. He immediately went to her cage ahead of us and went in and sniffed her head and face and walked out and put his back to the cage.  We are having her cremated and putting her ashes in the water behind our house that she loved to swim in. I am devastated. She was a part of the family. She lived inside with us so she was here every minute of every day and now she’s gone. – Sloan "Time flies… after you hit the snooze button"

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Thank you everyone for your kind words. This pain and loneliness is almost unbearable but I know I’ll get through it somehow. Thank you again.

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I am devastated. She was a part of the family. She lived inside with us so she was here every minute of every day and now she’s gone.

I am deeply sorry for your loss. I would be devastated too. It is so horrible to loose one of your pets. They become like our children. There is nothing more painful. My prayers will be with you and your family. Hugs and Prayers Caroline

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Thank you.

I just wanted to say I’m so sorry, carol

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – My 10 year old Golden Retriever — Belle– died yesterday. I feel like I have a huge gaping hole in my heart. I had no idea that the pain and sorrow would be this bad. She was so full of life. She had so much energy and spunk. About a week ago she started getting sick, depressed, not eating, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness. The vet ran every test on her, blood, urine, stool, x-rays, ultrasound, ekg — everything normal. Three vets worked together and couldn’t figure out what was wrong. She kept getting weaker and we had to do something. So we did exploratory surgery on Fri. 4 hours. They took out her gall bladder because they think that’s what the problem was. It was full of thick, pasty bile. She did okay through the night and the next morning. She had IV antibiotics, fluids and Demerol for pain. We saw her Sat. morning and she looked okay. She was alert and knew we were there petting her. We told her that she would get better and that we loved her. A few hours later she died. The vet went out for lunch and came back to check on her and he said that she looked like she was sleeping. He has no idea exactly what killed her. We went to go see her and brought our 12 year old male, Prince, with us. He immediately went to her cage ahead of us and went in and sniffed her head and face and walked out and put his back to the cage.  We are having her cremated and putting her ashes in the water behind our house that she loved to swim in. I am devastated. She was a part of the family. She lived inside with us so she was here every minute of every day and now she’s gone. – Sloan "Time flies… after you hit the snooze button"

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I am so, so sorry.  Belle will *always* be a part of you. Take care of yourself and remember the good times and how she enriched your life. Julie

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I am devastated. She was a part of the family. She lived inside with us so she was here every minute of every day and now she’s gone. – Sloan Dear Sloan~ I know how you feel,but Belle will live on inside you, always…. She is in Heaven now for what could Heaven be without our beloved dogs? All good thoughts,Sloan. Im very sorry for your loss : ( Paulette and my very own ‘Belle" Ati Keeper and Whistler Feeling like "Moondancing" while listening to Van’s  great new album, "Back On Top" still the "Brown Eyed Girl"  A dogs life is too short…     Their only fault really…

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Sloan I am so sorry that Belle is not at your side at this moment, but she will remain in your heart forever. I understand fully the grief you and your family are feeling at this time, having to say farewell to our friends over the years. We are having to reach a decision at this moment in time concerning one of our labradors, he is 8 and not a very well lad. Like Belle, Ollie will be cremated but his resting place will be by a camelia that he loves to lie near. My heart goes out to you all, Rest easy dear Belle, Kindest thoughts ConnieD – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – My 10 year old Golden Retriever — Belle– died yesterday. I feel like I have a huge gaping hole in my heart. I had no idea that the pain and sorrow would be this bad. She was so full of life. She had so much energy and spunk. About a week ago she started getting sick, depressed, not eating, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness. The vet ran every test on her, blood, urine, stool, x-rays, ultrasound, ekg — everything normal. Three vets worked together and couldn’t figure out what was wrong. She kept getting weaker and we had to do something. So we did exploratory surgery on Fri. 4 hours. They took out her gall bladder because they think that’s what the problem was. It was full of thick, pasty bile. She did okay through the night and the next morning. She had IV antibiotics, fluids and Demerol for pain. We saw her Sat. morning and she looked okay. She was alert and knew we were there petting her. We told her that she would get better and that we loved her. A few hours later she died. The vet went out for lunch and came back to check on her and he said that she looked like she was sleeping. He has no idea exactly what killed her. We went to go see her and brought our 12 year old male, Prince, with us. He immediately went to her cage ahead of us and went in and sniffed her head and face and walked out and put his back to the cage.  We are having her cremated and putting her ashes in the water behind our house that she loved to swim in. I am devastated. She was a part of the family. She lived inside with us so she was here every minute of every day and now she’s gone. – Sloan "Time flies… after you hit the snooze button"

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My heart is with you today.  My English Springer is very ill indeed and I am waiting for that inevitable moment myself.  I know that the pain will be with you but eventually you will come to celebrate her life and your time with her.    My thoughts are with you.  tb – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – My 10 year old Golden Retriever — Belle– died yesterday. I feel like I have a huge gaping hole in my heart. I had no idea that the pain and sorrow would be this bad. She was so full of life. She had so much energy and spunk. About a week ago she started getting sick, depressed, not eating, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness. The vet ran every test on her, blood, urine, stool, x-rays, ultrasound, ekg — everything normal. Three vets worked together and couldn’t figure out what was wrong. She kept getting weaker and we had to do something. So we did exploratory surgery on Fri. 4 hours. They took out her gall bladder because they think that’s what the problem was. It was full of thick, pasty bile. She did okay through the night and the next morning. She had IV antibiotics, fluids and Demerol for pain. We saw her Sat. morning and she looked okay. She was alert and knew we were there petting her. We told her that she would get better and that we loved her. A few hours later she died. The vet went out for lunch and came back to check on her and he said that she looked like she was sleeping. He has no idea exactly what killed her. We went to go see her and brought our 12 year old male, Prince, with us. He immediately went to her cage ahead of us and went in and sniffed her head and face and walked out and put his back to the cage.  We are having her cremated and putting her ashes in the water behind our house that she loved to swim in. I am devastated. She was a part of the family. She lived inside with us so she was here every minute of every day and now she’s gone. – Sloan "Time flies… after you hit the snooze button"

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Dear Sloan, Just had to say I am so very sorry your precious Belle died. I wish you lots and lots of strength and many happy memories. Take care, Anita – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – My 10 year old Golden Retriever — Belle– died yesterday. I feel like I have a huge gaping hole in my heart. I had no idea that the pain and sorrow would be this bad. She was so full of life. She had so much energy and spunk. About a week ago she started getting sick, depressed, not eating, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness. The vet ran every test on her, blood, urine, stool, x-rays, ultrasound, ekg — everything normal. Three vets worked together and couldn’t figure out what was wrong. She kept getting weaker and we had to do something. So we did exploratory surgery on Fri. 4 hours. They took out her gall bladder because they think that’s what the problem was. It was full of thick, pasty bile. She did okay through the night and the next morning. She had IV antibiotics, fluids and Demerol for pain. We saw her Sat. morning and she looked okay. She was alert and knew we were there petting her. We told her that she would get better and that we loved her. A few hours later she died. The vet went out for lunch and came back to check on her and he said that she looked like she was sleeping. He has no idea exactly what killed her. We went to go see her and brought our 12 year old male, Prince, with us. He immediately went to her cage ahead of us and went in and sniffed her head and face and walked out and put his back to the cage.  We are having her cremated and putting her ashes in the water behind our house that she loved to swim in. I am devastated. She was a part of the family. She lived inside with us so she was here every minute of every day and now she’s gone. – Sloan "Time flies… after you hit the snooze button"

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My 10 year old Golden Retriever — Belle– died yesterday. I feel like I have a huge gaping hole in my heart. I had no idea that the pain and sorrow would be this bad. She was so full of life. She had so much energy and spunk. About a week ago she started getting sick, depressed, not eating, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness. The vet ran every test on her, blood, urine, stool, x-rays, ultrasound, ekg — everything normal. Three vets worked together and couldn’t figure out what was wrong. She kept getting weaker and we had to do something. So we did exploratory surgery on Fri. 4 hours. They took out her gall bladder because they think that’s what the problem was. It was full of thick, pasty bile. She did okay through the night and the next morning. She had IV antibiotics, fluids and Demerol for pain. We saw her Sat. morning and she looked okay. She was alert and knew we were there petting her. We told her that she would get better and that we loved her. A few hours later she died. The vet went out for lunch and came back to check on her and he said that she looked like she was sleeping. He has no idea exactly what killed her. We went to go see her and brought our 12 year old male, Prince, with us. He immediately went to her cage ahead of us and went in and sniffed her head and face and walked out and put his back to the cage.  We are having her cremated and putting her ashes in the water behind our house that she loved to swim in. I am devastated. She was a part of the family. She lived inside with us so she was here every minute of every day and now she’s gone. – Sloan "Time flies… after you hit the snooze button"

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I just wanted to say I’m so sorry, carol – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – My 10 year old Golden Retriever — Belle– died yesterday. I feel like I have a huge gaping hole in my heart. I had no idea that the pain and sorrow would be this bad. She was so full of life. She had so much energy and spunk. About a week ago she started getting sick, depressed, not eating, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness. The vet ran every test on her, blood, urine, stool, x-rays, ultrasound, ekg — everything normal. Three vets worked together and couldn’t figure out what was wrong. She kept getting weaker and we had to do something. So we did exploratory surgery on Fri. 4 hours. They took out her gall bladder because they think that’s what the problem was. It was full of thick, pasty bile. She did okay through the night and the next morning. She had IV antibiotics, fluids and Demerol for pain. We saw her Sat. morning and she looked okay. She was alert and knew we were there petting her. We told her that she would get better and that we loved her. A few hours later she died. The vet went out for lunch and came back to check on her and he said that she looked like she was sleeping. He has no idea exactly what killed her. We went to go see her and brought our 12 year old male, Prince, with us. He immediately went to her cage ahead of us and went in and sniffed her head and face and walked out and put his back to the cage.  We are having her cremated and putting her ashes in the water behind our house that she loved to swim in. I am devastated. She was a part of the family. She lived inside with us so she was here every minute of every day and now she’s gone. – Sloan "Time flies… after you hit the snooze button"

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that was nice of you, royroy. it made me cry bet 10 bucks im not the only one. regards snowtree

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Ketch, My heart goes out to you.  I love dogs and have experienced what you’re going through.  They are such special companions.   Pie

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(((((((((((((ketch)))))))))))) im sorry about your dog –remember they are still alive , within you —their spirits http://community.webtv.net/evenstarr/RedstarCafe

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{{{{{Ketch}}}}}}  –  as I’m sure someone’s already said, it will take some time to grieve and (eventually) come to terms with your loss.   I lost a cat (who THOUGHT he was a dog . . . followed me everywhere) — and I remember how nothing felt NORMAL.  Coming home — things weren’t NORMAL.  Feeding just TWO cats — not normal.  I cried a lot.  Levi was gone; I couldn’t go back to the old ‘normal’ . . . It took me awhile to establish a NEW normal, where I could think about Levi and smile, remembering how sweet and funny he was . . . . You’re certainly not alone in deeply grieving an animal’s death.  It hurts so bad . . . but I think it also tells us how much we loved the animal, and I beieve that grief somehow softens our souls . . . .  Be gentle with yourself. ~ Kate ~

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Dear Ketch, I still have a picture of your beautiful dog. Hang in there woman. Love, Trist

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(((((((((((((ketch)))))))))))) im sorry about your dog –remember they are still alive , within you —their spirits

Where To Bury A Dog   …there is one place that is best of all…If you bury her in this spot, the secret of which you must already have, she will come to you when you call–come to you over the grim, dim frontiers of death, and down the well-remembered path, and to your side again.  And though you call a dozen living dogs to heel they shall not growl at her, nor resent her coming, for she is yours and she belongs there.  People may scoff at you, who see no lightest blade of grass bent by her footfall, who hear no whimper pitched too fine for audition, people who may never really have had a dog.  Smile at them, for you shall know something that is hidden from them, and which is well worth the knowing.  The best place to bury a dog is in the heart of her master.

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I know how that feels.  The first anniversary of my dog Cruiser’s death was November 12th.  I have been crying a lot lately.

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I am so very sorry- It’s hard losing a loved one. I’m here if you need me- Lindsay

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my dog guinness died in august  she kept me alive for the last 8 years of living shit  i just got a knife through the heart tattoo with guinness on a banner on my rib cage   its a 2 foot tombstone of my only child  im scared a real kid would turn out like me   im truly sorry about your dog  guinness died at my parents house while i was out of town also   expect the worse it always comes

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((((((((ketch)))))))))) ~~~there is a devil clutching at my feet, as i see the angels so far out of my reach. if i could be forgiven for a single sin, i would burn alive to know you again~~~

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Im sorry hon. yell if you need to talk. CJ

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Ketch I just got to this message and I nearly started crying, which is wild considering how hypo I am at the moment. I’m so sorry for your loss —  Tigger – http://TITAN.SFASU.EDU/~z_woodarddg/ bouncy, trouncy, flouncy, pouncy, fun, fun, fun, fun, FUN!!! Of course mental illness is all in your head, where the HELL else would it be?

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very sorry for your loss. take it easy, ok?  harpy – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I feel ruined. When I left for school I just had that feeling that I’d never see her again. That dog knew me better than most people know me. Goddamnit. Well they say things always come in threes. I guess "they" were right. God I loved that dog. I’m sure gonna miss her. Yeah, I’m really gonna be able to concentrate enough to study for my test tomorrow. Fuck it. Ahhh man this sucks. Goddamn. Ketch

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Ketch….     I’m so sorry to hear that, I know how much you must be hurting.  My 18 year old dog (and friend) died two months ago…..he was such a part of my life.         Abby

Ketch I just got to this message and I nearly started crying, which is wild considering how hypo I am at the moment. I’m so sorry for your loss —  Tigger – http://TITAN.SFASU.EDU/~z_woodarddg/ bouncy, trouncy, flouncy, pouncy, fun, fun, fun, fun, FUN!!! Of course mental illness is all in your head, where the HELL else would it be?

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Ketch, I can feel the pain in your post. My mutt, Elvis, is 9, and I’ve spent a lot of time while depressed talking to him, walking, sleeping….and wondering how I would get through the next depression without him if he died. As you can see, you have many many friends who are so sorry for your loss. Elvismom Before you buy.

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I know how you feel.  My dog was hit by a truck last week.  When I took him to the vet I cried all the way home because i just knew that would be the last time I saw him.  Good news was nothing was broken but his liver was damaged. They also found a 22 bullet in his gut.  He’s going to pull through.  I’m sorry about your dog.  It’s hard when you’ve had them for so long and then lose them.  God bless. fuzz

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Ketch, I know exactly how you feel. Last year we had to put our docile, sweet, loving Pit-Bull to sleep after having her for over nine years. She fought cancer for three or four years. We gave her shots, pills, and took her for treatments with a vet from Cincinnati (we live in Louisville KY), but the end still came way to soon for both of us. It broke my heart sooo bad that I couldn’t bear to be with her when she was put to sleep.  My wife stayed with her and petted and comforted her until she died. I knew I would be depressed for a long time, but I was more afraid of being thrown into a manic stage. I loved Sassy with all my heart.  She was always glad to see me and quickly forgot my scoldings or spankings. I had forgotten how much it hurt until I read your post and now the tears are flowing freely for Sassy and for you. I am so glad that you experienced the joy of loving your dog, but I am so sorry that she is gone.{{{{{Ketch}}}}}

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I feel ruined. When I left for school I just had that feeling that I’d never see her again. That dog knew me better than most people know me. Goddamnit. Well they say things always come in threes. I guess "they" were right. God I loved that dog. I’m sure gonna miss her. Yeah, I’m really gonna be able to concentrate enough to study for my test tomorrow. Fuck it. Ahhh man this sucks. Goddamn. Ketch

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Thank you everyone for your kind words. I’m not doing so good right now. I was hangin on pretty tight and that seemed to be the thing that pushed me over the edge. I’m not going to go take that test. I’ll figure something out. I got the paper done though. I just want to sleep for a few days. I got pretty shitfaced last night which was not a smart thing to do. Ehh. I donno. I just need sleep. Thanks again everyone…it was nice to read all your kind letters. I hope you are all doing well.    Ketch

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I have never been through the death of a dog.  I own two right now (my Akita and choc lab).  It is inevitable.  I told my Mother that no matter what happens, those dogs know that they were/are loved and they were treated the best by people who loved them. My sympathies to you. Jennifer

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I feel ruined. When I left for school I just had that feeling that I’d never see her again. That dog knew me better than most people know me… God I loved that dog. I’m sure gonna miss her.

                              A ‘Special Place’                      You have a special place Dear Lord                        that I know you’ll always keep                       A special place reserved for dogs                         when they quietly fall asleep                          With large and airy kennels                          and a yard for hiding bones                      With maybe a little babbling creek                          that chatters over stones.                      With wide green fields and flowers                           for those who never knew                          about running freely under                           Your sky of perfect blue.                   Lord, I know You keep this Special Place                             And so to You I pray,                          For one Special Dog of mine                            Who quietly died today                       She was full of strength and love                            and so very, very wise.                          The puppy look she once had                         Had long since left her eyes.                         She is dearly missed my Lord                        This very good friend of mine.                        She went to join her ancestors                          To Your land that is Divine                       So, speak to her so softly please                          And give her a warm hello.                     She’s a Special gift to You Dear Lord                        From Ketch, who loved her so.                                            - – - – - – - – - – -             REQUEST FROM THE RAINBOW BRIDGE                    (In loving memory of Isoulde Jenkins)                       Weep not for me though I am gone                           Into that gentle night.                     Grieve if you will, but not for long                         Upon my soul’s sweet flight.                       I am at peace, my soul’s at rest                         There is no need for tears.                     For with your love I was so blessed                          For all those many years.                       There is no pain, I suffer not,                          The fear now all is gone.                           Put now these things out                              of your thoughts,                          In your memory I live on.                       Remember not my fight for breath                           Remember not the strife                      Please do not dwell upon my death,                            But celebrate my life.                                         Constance Jenkins                                Jan Cooper 1994

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Ketch, I’m so sorry to hear of your loss.  Please email me if you need to talk.  I’ll be glad to be a listener for you.  I share my life with a dog and a cat and I don’t know how I’d get by without them.  I’m so sorry for you.  –tamar – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I feel ruined. When I left for school I just had that feeling that I’d never see her again. That dog knew me better than most people know me. Goddamnit. Well they say things always come in threes. I guess "they" were right. God I loved that dog. I’m sure gonna miss her. Yeah, I’m really gonna be able to concentrate enough to study for my test tomorrow. Fuck it. Ahhh man this sucks. Goddamn. Ketch

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I am so sorry….

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I feel ruined. When I left for school I just had that feeling that I’d never see her again. That dog knew me better than most people know me. Goddamnit. Well they say things always come in threes. I guess "they" were right. God I loved that dog. I’m sure gonna miss her. Yeah, I’m really gonna be able to concentrate enough to study for my test tomorrow. Fuck it. Ahhh man this sucks. Goddamn. Ketch

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I feel ruined. When I left for school I just had that feeling that I’d never see her again. That dog knew me better than most people know me. Goddamnit. Well they say things always come in threes. I guess "they" were right. God I loved that dog. I’m sure gonna miss her. Yeah, I’m really gonna be able to concentrate enough to study for my test tomorrow. Fuck it. Ahhh man this sucks. Goddamn. Ketch

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Atlanta

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Does anyone know where there is a good tattoo artist West  of Atlanta?

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Does anyone know where there is a good tattoo artist West  of Atlanta? you might try Fast Freddie’s in Columbus, Georgia…i’ve heard great things about him and seen some of his work. — ~Robin

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you might try Fast Freddie’s in Columbus, Georgia…i’ve heard great things about him and seen some of his work. — ~Robin

I recently moved to Columbus GA from NYC and I have visited the tat shops around here and seen a lot of the work.  Although its decent work, I wouldnt go out of my way to recomend Fast Freddies (or any of the other ones–most of them are owned by the same guy) Its just your basic old school tat. From what I have seen of the artists down here–all of the work looks the same.  If you are looking for something more artsy, or original you may want to stick to a metro like Atlanta. My $0.02 Iridal Friends help you move…… Real friends help you move bodies. Visit Iridal’s FaerieLand at : http://www/mindspring.com/~iridal/main.htm Last updated  April 30, 1998

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If you are looking for something more artsy, or original you may want to stick to a metro like Atlanta.

And if you *do* go to Atlanta, check out Cap Szumski at Timeless Tattoos. Cap Szumski Timeless Tattoos Atlanta, Georgia 404-315-6900 — Guinness

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: Does anyone know where there is a good tattoo artist West  of Atlanta? If you decide on Atlanta…I highly recommend         Sacred Heart Tattoo         404-222-8385         483 Moreland Avenue (3rd floor)         Atlanta         in Little 5 Points:         Colette: She did incredible, very detailed Egyptian gods on cid62 How far from Atlanta are you? — BBQ

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I’d have to agree with BBQ on this one. It is well worth driving in a bit to the city to see Colette. I have 3 larger pieces that she has done and I am very pleased with her work. Several friends have taken my recommendation as well and have never regretted it. JD – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – : Does anyone know where there is a good tattoo artist West  of Atlanta? If you decide on Atlanta…I highly recommend         Sacred Heart Tattoo         404-222-8385         483 Moreland Avenue (3rd floor)         Atlanta         in Little 5 Points:         Colette: She did incredible, very detailed Egyptian gods on cid62 How far from Atlanta are you? — BBQ

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what atlanta munch? (Was: I did it!! I got my nipples pierced)

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Hey that thread re Tonya’s nips (congrats) included several mentions of an Atlanta munch. But no mention of the date and location. I’m in Austin right now, but I’ll be in atlanta sometime in the next couple months, probably.. So cough it up, kids.. what’s the specifics? thanky thanky, ysm.

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yoni wrote Hey that thread re Tonya’s nips (congrats) included several mentions of an Atlanta munch. But no mention of the date and location. I’m in Austin right now, but I’ll be in atlanta sometime in the next couple months, probably..

dont know the specifics yet (time or location) but there will be an atlanta munch may 9th, in or around the sacred heart tattoo festival held at holiday innn select, 4386 chamblee dunwoody road.  any and all are welcome to join us.  i think tonya crow is informally coordinating this munch. she is looking for suggestions on where and when for the munch….. zookster she got chains attached to my head – Jimi Hendrix, Band of Gypsys "Who Knows"

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The Vortex would be a great place to meet and have lunch and a brew followed by the requisite trip next door to The Junkman’s Daughter, or just some general ambling about Little Five Points. Parthian.

*Schnip* "Son, one day all this will be yours." "Wot? The curtains"?

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It was titled Atlanta Munch.  It will be the weekend of May 7 -10. I’ll send you an email.   Hey that thread re Tonya’s nips (congrats) included several mentions of an Atlanta munch. But no mention of the date and location. I’m in Austin right now, but I’ll be in atlanta sometime in the next couple months, probably.. So cough it up, kids.. what’s the specifics? thanky thanky, ysm.

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Looking for artist Tom DePriest

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I had two excellent pieces of art done by Tom DePriest while he was at Brian Everett’s Rt. 66 Fineline Tattoos in Albuquerque last year.  Well, Tom has moved on, to Atlanta, I believe, but I’d really like to find him because I’ve finally gotten a really fantastic design for a back piece, and I’d really like for him to be the artist that does it. So, if any of you R.A.B.bits out there know how to put me in touch with him, please let me know – either by private email or by posting to R.A.B. Thanks for your help. stephany moore

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I had two excellent pieces of art done by Tom DePriest while he was at<BR Brian Everett’s Rt. 66 Fineline Tattoos in Albuquerque last year.  Well,<BR Tom has moved on, to Atlanta, I believe, but I’d really like to find<BR him because I’ve finally gotten a really fantastic design for a back<BR piece, and I’d really like for him to be the artist that does it.<BR <BR So, if any of you R.A.B.bits out there know how to put me in touch with<BR him, please let me know – either by private email or by posting to R.A.B.<BR Thanks for your help.

Hi Stephany, Try Sacred Heart tattoo in Atlanta…. They have a website, this is the contact  page: http://www.sacredhearttattoo.com/contact.html I’m sure a call to one of their studios would confirm where he was working. Good luck, Shawn/SPC *"Is that a subincision in your Pocket, or are you just glad to see me?"* "In clandestine clinics fugitive technicians experimented with test-tube babies and cuttings" William Burroughs

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Sacred Heart Tattoo

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     I’ve recently started my search for an Atlanta area tattoo artist to do my first ink. I started looking at a couple places up the street from my apartment, but last night I wandered down into the city to Sacred Heart (home of Tony Olivas).      Wow. This is definately the coolest looking shop I’ve been in. They’re on the third floor of a house that was converted into an office building. Wood floors, vaulted ceilings, great atmosphere.      Unfortunately, Tony himself is off at a convention, but, after viewing work, I’ve all but decided to use him (pending some conversation with him, of course :) Apparently, he’s got a 2 to 3 week waiting list, but I’m hoping I can get in before Christmas time.      I spoke with a couple of people in the shop (including one really nice guy who’s an artist visiting from New Orleans), and they gave me some suggest- ions on how to make my design (which is basically a circle) look better on my desired location (upper left arm). But, they liked my idea, which bolstered my confidence a bit.      I *have* discovered that I need to be a little more forward with my questions (like, less afraid to say anything :) , but once they got me talking I think I did OK :) Thanks to the FAQ, and reading all the rab traffic, I think I’ve got a good handle on just about everything that I could have *without* having been tattooed :)      So, stay tuned. Maybe I can convince Tony that he needs a Web site :) — Dave Re                          |  "There’s nothing to do when I check out! Georgia Institute of Technology  |   So me and my hammer go house to house"                                  |                    Galactic Cowboys  

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Wow!  You are one lucky son-of-a-gun….Tony is one of the best in the country!  He has lots of friends down here in Tallahassee, many of whom are sporting his fine work.  He’s sort of the unofficial mentor of my favorite artist here in Tally, and, well, I just can’t speak highly enough of him and his work. Sorry to gush so.  Congratulations!  Let us know how it goes.  And tell Tony he needs to get on-line! Kati

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Sorry to gush so.  Congratulations!  Let us know how it goes.  And tell Tony he needs to get on-line!

     I’d planned on it. :) The idea of Tony and Sacred Heart being online seems to be pretty popular :)      I’m having the tat done on December 5th :) — Dave Re                          |  "There’s nothing to do when I check out! Georgia Institute of Technology  |   So me and my hammer go house to house"                                  |                    Galactic Cowboys  

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 I’ve recently started my search for an Atlanta area tattoo artist to do my first ink. I started looking at a couple places up the street from my apartment, but last night I wandered down into the city to Sacred Heart (home of Tony Olivas).

There is also a chance Freddy Corbin may be opening a shop in Atlanta – so keep your eyes open…. IronAge Studios 6606a Delmar St.Louis.MO.63130 314.725.1499 ==="You see in other people a true picture of the things you already have in your own deeper self"===Woody Guthrie

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