Dear Fred,
It’s finally time to say goodbye. You have been such a faithful friend to us over the years. You accompanied bean from Brisbane to Sydney to Melbourne. You introduced Sorenson to the joys of travel and independence. You had a good heart, and we took care of it by making sure you got your regular check-ups. You were powerful and reliable and had loads of personality. But we were less careful with your appearance, and by the end you were mangy and sorry-looking, with bare patches and bits hanging loose. Yet we loved you, despite everything - the slow starts and hissy fits in the morning when you were cold, the strong doggy smell when it rained, and your bottom that you just couldn’t keep closed. And we are sad to see you go, but it is time. We are bringing new people into our family and we know that you will not cope. So, we thank you for your loyal friendship and service, and we hope that where ever you go your dreams are filled with open spaces and warm weather.
Oh I totally know how you feel. I said goodbye to my faithful ‘Ella’ a couple of years ago.
In the end she was an old wrinkly grey Holden hatchback. She and I were sisters in arms for many years and I shed a tear when we had to part.. But that new car smell does wonders to heal the wounds!
Comment by pcat — May 30, 2007 @ 5:59 pm