The Northern California Fly Fishing Board

Good Lord what a wonderful response. Thank you all for the kind words and the encouragement. I guess when it comes to dogs we all share that affection, love and companionship that comes hand in hand with owing one - not to mention the great stories and memories.

Another Golden is definitely in my future but I still need a little time to work through the loss of Sammie - damn I had no idea how many area's of my life she was tied too. And yes I still hear a noise in the background thinking it's Sammie, or geeze I've gotta go let Sammie out only to realize that she's no longer here - that's tough but it'll pass.

One of the breeders I've been talking with said something that has really stuck with me - "remember what she taught you and pass it on to your next dog."

Thank you all,

Pete