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rpd
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Pine box

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My inlaws lived in a suite in our house for about ten years. My MIL bred Westies (West Highland White Terriers) and when she passed in 2007 we inherited her three dogs (Lucy, Star and Wendy). In the fall of 2011 we adopted a rescue Westie, Robby.

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Last year Lucy, who was the eldest developed diabetes and was put on insulin twice a day. She soon developed cataracts, a common side affect, and by last weekend she was almost totally blind, had trouble standing and was starting to have fits. My wife had her put to sleep last Monday and we decided to bury her in our backyard.

So Tuesday I had my first project for my new workbench.

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And my wife did a nice job of decorating the lid with pyrography.

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I'm sorry for your loss and I think you did a great job! Tell your wife that the pyrography really brings the piece together. You should both be proud!
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Quite an emotional thread, at least to me! The pine box came out beautifully. Lucy would be happy with it. Very nice pyrography!
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Post by algale »

Nice way to honor your faithful companion.
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Howdy,

I have dogs that are nearing the undiscovered country. I've been wondering how I would deal with their burial. I like your box. Thanks for sharing your work.

I sympathize with you and wish you better days.

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Re:Another Pine box

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Sadly, we had need of another pine box last week.
This one for Star who had developed colon cancer.
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Re: Pine box

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Been there, done that! Easter night this year. She lasted 18 yrs.

Wasn't as fancy or 'engraved', but quite functional.

Breaking the 'news' to Mama was not much 'fun' either!!

You have my sympathy!
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My sympathies are with you and your wife.
That is a nice pair of boxes.
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