I know I'm a softie, always have been and can name every pet that ever left my side during my time on the planet from Sammy the goldfish when I was 4 to Chook Chook 41 years later. That's just the way it is.
While roasting today (I've just finished) there were about 3 times during the day that the wind blew the plants in the garden outside the roasting room and I turned expecting to see Chook Chook looking back at me (like he did) it was only for a split second but long enough to then sigh deeply and realise that it was a silly thought.
I then tried to make sense why this little dude made such a big impact in a short amount of time and I realised that in the last 3 months I've seen more of him than my wife and kids. Yep, I know I spend too much time at work (joys of small business) and I'll plan to change the work/life balance at least a little this year.
Punchline... death always sucks, whatever form it takes so enjoy each day with the good souls you meet.

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