LAN Recovery & A Farewell

Waterborn

Shared on Sun, 08/09/2009 - 18:27

Just got home from the LAN and am trying to wrap my head around one chaotic, fun, stressfull and unbelievable weekend. As some of you may know by now, my dog of 12 years, Nygel, had to be put to sleep on Friday while I was in Chicago. Coming home to a house without him, but with so many memories and signs of him (dog hair, water bowls, leashes, pics and worst of all, the void that he used to fill) has been very tough. I want to thank everyone, both in Chicago and online, who helped support me through this and who have sent us so much love in all forms. I came home to 99 emails, many of which were from friends and loved ones who either knew Nygel or simply knew how much he meant to my girlfriend and me. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart.

I have alot of cool pics and stories, both from the LAN and from Chicago ComiconCon. I will try to post this content as soon as I can. But first I must say goodby to my boy and spend some much needed healing time with my girl.

It was great to see everyone at the LAN and ot make so many new connections with folks that I have played with online. If you were not able to make it to the event, you were missed and we hope to see you next year for LAN # 6.

Peace, love and community.

Dane aka Waterborn

Nygel - RIP

 

 

 

 

Comments

Snuphy's picture
Submitted by Snuphy on Sun, 08/09/2009 - 19:35
Sorry for your loss. It's funny how much of an integral part of our families our canine friends become. My fav pic is the one of him asleep with his head on the back of a car seat, his lip being pulled up. Looks like he was a good buddy.
pearly_54's picture
Submitted by pearly_54 on Sun, 08/09/2009 - 19:43
You told me about this at the Lan. So sorry...
codemonkey's picture
Submitted by codemonkey on Sun, 08/09/2009 - 22:27
Wow, and to think I'm sitting here waiting for the day my two big German Shepard's pass away. Glad you guys shared tons of cool memories. For me, I'm waiting for the day I can come home and vacuum this dog hair for the very last time. No more dogs for me.
FreynApThyr's picture
Submitted by FreynApThyr on Mon, 08/10/2009 - 05:57
It was great to meet you Dane. Despite how trying a weekend you had you were still a big part of the success the LAN achieved this year. Thanks for your hard work before, during and after. Take care of yourself for a while.
ekattan's picture
Submitted by ekattan on Mon, 08/10/2009 - 07:34
I'm so sorry for your loss Dane. He was a beautiful dog. Snuphy is right, dogs are part of our families. Rest in peace Nygel.
SoupNazzi's picture
Submitted by SoupNazzi on Mon, 08/10/2009 - 09:15
That sux buddy... something you really don't want to come home to. :( Nice meeting you at the LAN.
budman24's picture
Submitted by budman24 on Tue, 08/11/2009 - 02:22
Dude nygel was such a awesome dog....my sympathies to you and your girl :(

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