tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post7075078507702634901..comments2024-01-09T13:55:46.379-05:00Comments on 15 Minute Lunch: Rivendell awaits.Johnny Virgilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07914217086250206369noreply@blogger.comBlogger195125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-25109908679890089802009-05-05T21:29:00.000-04:002009-05-05T21:29:00.000-04:00very sorry to hear about this...haven't been by in...very sorry to hear about this...haven't been by in a while but am glad i know what's going on with you again.michael moebeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02972774760310461155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-63944561585580891112009-05-01T14:48:00.000-04:002009-05-01T14:48:00.000-04:00Heartfelt memorial: http://www.thearma.org/Paul_C...Heartfelt memorial: http://www.thearma.org/Paul_Champagne.htmAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-44180811846687797542009-05-01T14:44:00.000-04:002009-05-01T14:44:00.000-04:00On February 16th, 1994, another helmet cutting tes...On February 16th, 1994, another helmet cutting test was performed on this Hineno style black lacquer helmet (dated 1573-1602) shown above. The swordsman was Obata Toshishiro, professional sword tester for the late swordsmith Kobayashi Yasuhiro. Using a blade forged in the ancient Japanese fashion by Paul Champagne, an American self-taught sword maker, Obata cut a gash measuring 13 centimeters (4 sun, 3 bu). This is a record length cut, made all the more impressive in that there wasn't a testing hilt on the sword, so nylon rope was wrapped around the tang to provide a grip for testing. http://www.shinkendo.com/kabuto.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-89235845039021442802009-05-01T09:29:00.000-04:002009-05-01T09:29:00.000-04:00Ouch. Great sadness. And, great fortune for havi...Ouch. Great sadness. And, great fortune for having known such a friend.PetPeeveGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14492319786537995381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-69547357525024796692009-04-30T21:47:00.000-04:002009-04-30T21:47:00.000-04:00This is my first time stopping by here, and it sad...This is my first time stopping by here, and it saddened me to see the hurt behind your eloquent words. <br /><br />I'm so sorry for your loss, and I hope that the many happy memories that you shared with him will help in the days, weeks and months to come.Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07596650736290691630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-71187958348591095222009-04-30T20:41:00.000-04:002009-04-30T20:41:00.000-04:00Worried about you ~ how are you doing?
{{{{hugs}}}...Worried about you ~ how are you doing?<br />{{{{hugs}}}}bobbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14353836074794786357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-36999444188227851202009-04-30T19:06:00.000-04:002009-04-30T19:06:00.000-04:00So sorry - not much comfort, I know. Lot of us ar...So sorry - not much comfort, I know. Lot of us are hurting for you.DoxieMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04288913598214533521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-73643986325620397642009-04-29T23:52:00.000-04:002009-04-29T23:52:00.000-04:00"From this transformational experience I lear..."From this transformational experience I learned something new and re-learned something old: first, a dream becomes a goal once you make a viable plan and stick to it, and second, the single most important thing you do in life is choose your friends."<br /><br />It's obvious you pick your friends well, as this quote has stayed with me ever since you posted it. I can only imagine how hard this is for you to go thru & I certainly understand you needing time away. Take all the time you need - we will be here waiting.<br /><br />=)Lisa Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15747511435660095209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-78974018909432510672009-04-29T19:31:00.000-04:002009-04-29T19:31:00.000-04:00I am so sorry - I wish I could help. I really you...I am so sorry - I wish I could help. I really your blog but know you need time.DoxieMonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-13424508333106270302009-04-29T17:09:00.000-04:002009-04-29T17:09:00.000-04:00Come back.......we need you.Come back.......we need you.Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11231631153699413550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-90644751745352641732009-04-29T14:58:00.000-04:002009-04-29T14:58:00.000-04:00Typing through tears, I am so very sorry for this ...Typing through tears, I am so very sorry for this loss, such a big loss, on the heels of having lost your sweet cat.<br />PearlPearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05261369905176088917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-86495815507010462032009-04-26T23:24:00.000-04:002009-04-26T23:24:00.000-04:00My husband lost his best friend of 30 years. They...My husband lost his best friend of 30 years. They were first graders together, making little light sabers from their aluminum foil at lunchtime. They were teens together. He misses him every day and it's been 5 years. I'm really sorry for your loss.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-55182894004201818012009-04-26T23:01:00.000-04:002009-04-26T23:01:00.000-04:00I'm sorry. I hope to see you again when you're re...I'm sorry. I hope to see you again when you're ready. We'll be thinking about you.ColdWeatherMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13460517508473492503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-52076922812087462732009-04-26T13:12:00.000-04:002009-04-26T13:12:00.000-04:00I am so sorry for your loss. I'm sure he knew how...I am so sorry for your loss. I'm sure he knew how much you loved him.ligirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06067996449245965719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-23194358925567637712009-04-25T23:54:00.000-04:002009-04-25T23:54:00.000-04:00Oh my God.
I am so so sorry.Oh my God.<br /><br />I am so so sorry.Sheila O'Malleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05859697259996394827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-6851236157078934342009-04-25T23:44:00.000-04:002009-04-25T23:44:00.000-04:00I am so very sorry for your loss. Words can not co...I am so very sorry for your loss. Words can not convey my sorrow for you.Mary Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14207951980413359773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-37715708041821513072009-04-25T10:15:00.000-04:002009-04-25T10:15:00.000-04:00What a shitty time you've had lately! Having two ...What a shitty time you've had lately! Having two furkids of my own I couldn't even begin to imagine losing one. I started to write comments on a couple of occasions but couldn't come up with anything that didn't sound trite.<br /><br />I haven't come up with anything better to say for the latest rotten event, but I still felt as though I needed to say something. You have been so fortunate to experience a friendship like this. My 7th grade friendship petered out in my late twenties. It died a natural death so it wasn't as piercing a loss as what you are experiencing.<br /><br />I love your blog - you've brought countless smiles, laughter, and tears into my life. It's an amazing gift, really, to touch complete strangers through the written word. I only wish I could offer you some comfort that doesn't ring hollow. Time can be both an enemy and an ally, and I hope it treats you well in dealing with your loss.Andreanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-40803543581171499952009-04-24T22:06:00.000-04:002009-04-24T22:06:00.000-04:00Johnny; this is the first time I've commented, tho...Johnny; this is the first time I've commented, though I've been fascinated by your writing for a long time.<br /> My black cat, and best friend Jynx, was murdered by some neighborhood dogs twelve years ago, and I'm still pissed off. A year and a half ago an important family member was murdered by a psycho, and I doubt I will ever be whole again.<br /> My great grandfather was a sword-smith in Poland. I've studied metallurgy so I understand what an incredible undertaking it is to make a blade from raw iron. Your friend must have been amazingly intelligent. What a loss. Yet his art will survive, and be cherished long after all our passing. That's all anyone can really hope for. Stay strong.rick leenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-63796747031655901602009-04-24T14:12:00.000-04:002009-04-24T14:12:00.000-04:00oh my God
i could just hug you for an hour.
and ...oh my God<br /><br />i could just hug you for an hour.<br /><br />and not just to press my boobs against you secretly. because i want to comfort you.Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17383214103702764400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-49429966347461790782009-04-24T11:59:00.000-04:002009-04-24T11:59:00.000-04:00Lost my best friend last year. Breast Cancer. She ...Lost my best friend last year. Breast Cancer. She was 32. I was in Depression for a while. I still miss her so much and I know how you are feeling right now.SuNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00443896813310001303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-65428487628904292432009-04-23T22:19:00.000-04:002009-04-23T22:19:00.000-04:00Wow, what a gorgeous picture of your friend. I ha...Wow, what a gorgeous picture of your friend. I have pictures like that, in my mind, of loved ones I've lost, but not anything so purely lovely captured on paper. I'm glad you have that little treasured reminder of him for always.<br /><br />My thoughts and prayers are with you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-29285361560907062602009-04-23T22:17:00.000-04:002009-04-23T22:17:00.000-04:00There will never be the perfect words to ease your...There will never be the perfect words to ease your pain but I hope you know how special Paul was in my life and how much you are loved....whole bunch.<br /><br />Thinking of Santanoni and a Hike.<br />xoxo,<br />PetuniaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-8701644316278713472009-04-23T18:58:00.000-04:002009-04-23T18:58:00.000-04:00If only we knew how long we had left with those sp...If only we knew how long we had left with those special people who touch our lives, but then again perhaps it's best that we don't. I can only liken this to my husbands sudden death almost 10 years ago at the age of 41. The shock was horrific. I needed tome out, for the numbness to die away. Slowly and very gradually, the sun did shine again and thise we loose are kept alive, by talking about them and remembering the joy they brought to our lives.<br />I'm not sure whether you are reading all these comments or not, but I really hope you are. They will give you great comfort to face lfe again, see the love that surrounds you from friends you have never met, but appreciate you so much for the fun and laughter you bring to others. I really hope you decide to blog again. your absence is missed.<br />With love, light and brightest blessings,<br />from the UK.<br />Sue xxxSue Simpsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08600985105373472577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-33231529257180621792009-04-23T16:34:00.000-04:002009-04-23T16:34:00.000-04:00I don't know you personally, but I came upon your ...I don't know you personally, but I came upon your blog from a blogger's friend blog list. And you have made me laugh and think and wonder. But having parents and friends die.....I know as sure as I'm writing this..your friend is still there.... and he is there for you always.Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11231631153699413550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155420.post-32720410243956423562009-04-23T13:37:00.000-04:002009-04-23T13:37:00.000-04:00I am so sorry.I am so sorry.nashgirl100https://www.blogger.com/profile/16013674519083502468noreply@blogger.com