Pat Jensen

I read today, that Pat Jensen (Larchmont) died. i've known her almost as long as I've known Kathleen Mallery (1998). Pat was there in Pems, and to my surprise, in the Cardi ring too. Never overly warm and fuzzy with me, but always cordial... saying the "hello" and "how are you" things. She's one of those "icons" in the breed... in both breeds. A talented artist to boot. While she and I were never close, she did know my name, as I knew hers... always a fixture at the NorCal shows.

I saw her at the SoCal specialty. I made sure to say hello and goodbye, as I knew she wasn't doing well. It was even rumored she left early because she wasn't well. Whatever the rumors, I'm sad to see her go. Corgis have lost a fixture... Rest in peace Pat... be free of that horrid cancer.

(pictured above is Pat and her daughter Lynda from The Welsh Corgi Annual 2002)

Happy Birthday Ollie bear

I wrote to Susan this morning to wish Ollie a happy birthday...

"I just wanted to make sure to send you GREAT BIG BIRTHDAY WISHES to our favorite red Bear dog, Ollie :)

Please be sure to give him a great big hug and kiss from his mama Traci and tell him how much I love him and miss him. Please wish him a happy 5th birthday for me...

I can't believe my baby is 5 years old!! LOL Time flies.

Here's hoping special treats are in store for the "old guy" tonight :)

I hope to be able to catch up with you guys soon! Let me know what your schedule looks like....

Take care,
Traci"

and she replied:

"Hi Mama Traci!

I am so happy this morning. I just woke Mama Susan up with a lot of bear kisses and she took me for a walk outside where I looked for kitty cats. I am full of energy today. It's good being 5. I met my Grandma's doggie, Nick, a couple of weeks ago, and he is my best buddy now. He is a one-year old West Highland terrier and we love to run and play at Grandma's house in Sun Lakes. He sure keeps me laughing and having fun.

My mama and I want to see you sometime soon. She's had some really hard and long hours at work these past couple of months, but sees the light at the end of the tunnel when this big fundraiser is over on the 21 of April. Maybe we can visit and see each other soon after :-)

I love you Mama Traci and thanks for wishing me happy birthday. This picture was taken last week with a new present I got, just for being such a good dog.

your bear,

Ollie"

I sure do miss my boy.... but knowing he has the best home EVER has made it semi tolerable... Happy Birthday to the rest of that Dr. Seuss litter... 4/10/02

And thanks Carolyn, for letting that dog touch my life.