Cheeko, 1994-2006
Cheeko died last Tuesday. The vet thought his heart gave out. That or a tumor burst near his heart. Either way it was really serious and we decided to put him to sleep.
In other news, at about the same time last week I got a rejection from Gaspereau Press re: my manuscript. However, they said they did want to publish the best 10 or 12 poems in their Devil’s Whim Chapbook series. I’m going to be #16. I got the contract yesterday. Expect a book with my very own ISBN number in the Fall. It’s going to be titled Defining Range.
What a handsome dog. What am I going to do without him following me loyally from room to room to room?
I guess I’ll have to wait patiently until the baby comes, learns to walk, and starts to follow me from room to room to room.
Sherry
15 Mar 06 at 2:46 pm
Ian and Sherry,
Terribly sorry to hear about Cheeko. Dogs are particularly hard pets to lose. But twelve years is a pretty good life span for a pooch.
Ian—well done on the chapbook publication. I’ll look for it when it comes out.
Sherry—umm, are you pregnant? If so, congrats. If not, I wonder what baby you’re talking about…
Ryan
16 Mar 06 at 8:38 pm
Hi Ryan,
Yes, it’s true, I am pregnant. The baby is due in September.
Sherry.
Anonymous
22 Mar 06 at 1:33 pm
Thanks, Ryan. Yeah, he had a pretty good life. He was happy up until the last couple of hours.
Sherry and I are on our way to New Brunswick next week with a weekend in Fredericton planned. Haven’t been back since September 04.
Oh and I’m super excited about the chapbook.
Ian LeTourneau
22 Mar 06 at 11:06 pm
Sweet news about the chapbook. I think you told me already. I was going to write you a letter, then I got deluged with meetings. Yes, meetings. Coaching meetings, exam meetings, band meetings. Well, not really band meetings, but jams with dudes.
I’m glad you put a picture of Cheeko up there. I’ve got a photo of him on the fridge (with Milo). How is Milo, btw?
Sherry: hope all is well in pregnant land!
John Lofranco
25 Mar 06 at 1:43 pm
John,
All is well now that the first trimester has passed, and the nausea, fatigue, headaches, and moodiness associated with it!
I am a new person now that week 15 has hit.
Take care,
Sherry
27 Mar 06 at 11:40 am