Monday, October 20, 2008

Homage to Kate

This was kind of a bittersweet camp for me this year. The new dogge Phoebe getting her first lick of grouse feathers, but the old dogge Kate in attendance at what was undoubtedly her final grouse camp. I've got to say, it was one tough ride home in the truck with Kate . . . it's really about over except for that last big decision.

Thus in an elegiac mood I spent some time today putting together this ode to Kate. It's just not going to be the same without her.


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7 comments:

  1. ErnieTue Oct 21, 11:01:00 AM 2008

    They do tug at the heartstrings, don't they. Nice job on the ode to Kate. Looks like she has thuroughly enjoyed her life at the Tantillo ranch. Thanks for sharing your experiances with us.

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  2. Safari JimTue Oct 21, 07:41:00 PM 2008

    JT

    Thanks for sharing your Ode to Kate. Brought smiles, laughter and tears. Will always have fond memories of Ms. Kate.

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  3. Andrew CampbellTue Oct 21, 09:24:00 PM 2008

    Jim: we never know the cards we'll be dealt, for ourselves or for our dogs. All we can hope is that we live as authentically and as lovingly as the dogs that take us into their lives.

    best
    A+M+M+J

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  4. Jim TantilloThu Oct 23, 07:17:00 AM 2008

    thanks you guys. We've got her settled into a new sleeping box in the kitchen, so far so good with that. anyway. thanks.

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  5. Dr. DirtThu Oct 23, 07:43:00 PM 2008

    Jim, your effort to honor Kate is really remarkable.

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  6. AnonymousThu Oct 23, 08:33:00 PM 2008

    Jim,

    I've been thinking a lot about Kate, you and your family. Kate's lucky to have you, and I am lucky to have hunted with her.

    Joshua

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  7. Dr. DirtFri Oct 24, 07:39:00 PM 2008

    Uncle Jim:

    I never met Kate, but I love her from your movie. I'm sure you'll miss her. I wish I could have known her. I love Kate.

    Kendall

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