Weird !!!
First of all thankyou all for the kind words on losing my dog Solo.
I have been reading all your poems and continued to be amazed, they are a great comfort in the difficult place I find myself at the moment. The pic is my new dog to keep company with Socks my black Collie whom has missed Solo a lot, weired the dogs name s Oslo and is 1 year old, his fist birthday was on the same day that Solo passed away. The refuge phoned me and told me they had this young dog, he and Socks are getting on so well, it is as if he was meant to fill that hole. Hope to post something at the end of the week, love and regards to all Chris
Nikunj
May god bless his soul ....isn't it a miracle that he gave you one with the same hand that he took away solo from.
May god bless his soul ....isn't it a miracle that he gave you one with the same hand that he took away solo from.
LightH2O
I'm sure Solo is watching over you and Oslo will shower you with love. Best wishes to you always.
I'm sure Solo is watching over you and Oslo will shower you with love. Best wishes to you always.
Ken e Hall
For saving a doggy from the pound and presenting it with life I now pronounce you .......................'Chris Kringle' ...Merry Xmas
For saving a doggy from the pound and presenting it with life I now pronounce you .......................'Chris Kringle' ...Merry Xmas
nimal dunuhinga
Solo & Oslo both are good friends to you in this unfriendly journey! Waiting .................to see you with a smile?
Solo & Oslo both are good friends to you in this unfriendly journey! Waiting .................to see you with a smile?
Jenny Gordon
Wildly weird indeed! La, I was so flabbergasted I couldn't believe it. His name seriously is exactly an anagram of Solo's? What an unthinkable coincidence! I am thankful you have another for both Socks and yourself, and hope the grief might somehow be more bearable thereby, and that you all enjoy the days ahead together. Wonderful tribute to the newest member of your family. I miss your old work too. Glad you're back/still here. Never leave, please?!
Wildly weird indeed! La, I was so flabbergasted I couldn't believe it. His name seriously is exactly an anagram of Solo's? What an unthinkable coincidence! I am thankful you have another for both Socks and yourself, and hope the grief might somehow be more bearable thereby, and that you all enjoy the days ahead together. Wonderful tribute to the newest member of your family. I miss your old work too. Glad you're back/still here. Never leave, please?!
Frank James Ryan Jr./FjR
This has not been a good night forme, Shakes....An hour ago ,after commenting on a Sandra M. pen-gem, I thought I was still on her page, when in fact I had zipped over onto a fine work by Ian B, whjo i proceded to address as"MISSY",thinking that I was still on Sandras pages!!!!And now, my daughter Lauren Marie, who loves to jump onto the Dell we share, anytime if I should walk away from it for a moment, even to go to the "Thinking Room",mind you....but rarely remembers to switch her log-on back to mine, when i return from"THINKING".....has once again STRUCK ! Thus, the below comment, if u haven't already summised....is from me...but Lauren Marie, told me to wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving Day! ~FjR~
This has not been a good night forme, Shakes....An hour ago ,after commenting on a Sandra M. pen-gem, I thought I was still on her page, when in fact I had zipped over onto a fine work by Ian B, whjo i proceded to address as"MISSY",thinking that I was still on Sandras pages!!!!And now, my daughter Lauren Marie, who loves to jump onto the Dell we share, anytime if I should walk away from it for a moment, even to go to the "Thinking Room",mind you....but rarely remembers to switch her log-on back to mine, when i return from"THINKING".....has once again STRUCK ! Thus, the below comment, if u haven't already summised....is from me...but Lauren Marie, told me to wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving Day! ~FjR~
Lauren Marie Ryan
Chris,....Was not aware of your loss...So very sorry, and heres hopes, pprayers and sgood wishes from me to you, that things will get better for you...and I am confident they most definitely will. Geeze, what a hellbound Train that went down this past year for most of us if not all of us in some way or many ways. I don't think i have ever said good riddins to a year of Life....but me thinx 2011 may be the breaking point of my consecutive record for saying "Thanx 4 th' memories"...Bob Hope I am not....and he was one hell of a altruist, and positive thinker....yet if he were alive today at what, 112 years old....something tells me he would agree that this be 1 year we 'd like to have a toast of "amnesia" on! I am not online for passtime very often , these day's, which is most likely why I missed the sad news about Solo....So, Oslo is your new best-friends name, is it ?hmmmm....being i'm a cryptic-quack of sorts, it didn't take me but a nano-second to draw the parallel & unscramble the letters....Good on ya' Shakes....You're opn yer way back home....(that be here, with us, BTW) Heres to you, and your new friend, and Socks(who could forget their Socks, in November,in New York,anyway ?)And heres a toast of Good Comings to you (and I think I can say) from all of us, 'cuz we're anxiously awaiting your permanent comeback, with saddles ablaze with literary yen for your pen! Happy Thanksgiving, Chris...And GOD BLESS!~Frank/FjR~
Chris,....Was not aware of your loss...So very sorry, and heres hopes, pprayers and sgood wishes from me to you, that things will get better for you...and I am confident they most definitely will. Geeze, what a hellbound Train that went down this past year for most of us if not all of us in some way or many ways. I don't think i have ever said good riddins to a year of Life....but me thinx 2011 may be the breaking point of my consecutive record for saying "Thanx 4 th' memories"...Bob Hope I am not....and he was one hell of a altruist, and positive thinker....yet if he were alive today at what, 112 years old....something tells me he would agree that this be 1 year we 'd like to have a toast of "amnesia" on! I am not online for passtime very often , these day's, which is most likely why I missed the sad news about Solo....So, Oslo is your new best-friends name, is it ?hmmmm....being i'm a cryptic-quack of sorts, it didn't take me but a nano-second to draw the parallel & unscramble the letters....Good on ya' Shakes....You're opn yer way back home....(that be here, with us, BTW) Heres to you, and your new friend, and Socks(who could forget their Socks, in November,in New York,anyway ?)And heres a toast of Good Comings to you (and I think I can say) from all of us, 'cuz we're anxiously awaiting your permanent comeback, with saddles ablaze with literary yen for your pen! Happy Thanksgiving, Chris...And GOD BLESS!~Frank/FjR~
Ken e Hall
Great to hear you have a dog from the pound they have to be put down otherwise..dogs are so faithful on YouTube a dog in Japan will not leave its dead owners grave, so sad..regards
Great to hear you have a dog from the pound they have to be put down otherwise..dogs are so faithful on YouTube a dog in Japan will not leave its dead owners grave, so sad..regards
stevenstirk
Welcome to your new pal Chris. It is great to have you back on the site posting again. You are sorely missed. Take care.
Welcome to your new pal Chris. It is great to have you back on the site posting again. You are sorely missed. Take care.
Chaos1214
Sorry to hear of Solo's demise, but glad to see you back on the stick.
Sorry to hear of Solo's demise, but glad to see you back on the stick.
Weeping willow
This one was meant to come into your life to fill the missing pieces in your soul.To help you get over losing your friend and make things whole :}
This one was meant to come into your life to fill the missing pieces in your soul.To help you get over losing your friend and make things whole :}
Cat
Awe so sad and happy both! We lost our dear Tiger Tommy cat of 18 years last month, We get so attached to them! We have another cat Samantha. We are thinking of a dog maybe because I live in the country with 5 acres for one to run and play! We shall see. Your new pup is so cute! Maybe I will try to foster a dog.. Glad to see you.. but what happened to your other? Cat
Awe so sad and happy both! We lost our dear Tiger Tommy cat of 18 years last month, We get so attached to them! We have another cat Samantha. We are thinking of a dog maybe because I live in the country with 5 acres for one to run and play! We shall see. Your new pup is so cute! Maybe I will try to foster a dog.. Glad to see you.. but what happened to your other? Cat
mamta agarwal
no one can fill the vaccuum created by the loss of a loved one, but one manages to find comfort by shifting attention to someone else worthy of love. it's nice to know you are moving onChris, give it time.
no one can fill the vaccuum created by the loss of a loved one, but one manages to find comfort by shifting attention to someone else worthy of love. it's nice to know you are moving onChris, give it time.
Sylvia Frances Chan
Hello Chris, I am Sylvia FC. How's with you now? It's always sad to lose a dog you have for years already! R.I.P.for Solo. I think Oslo can never replace Solo in your heart, that's what I know about dogs and their boss. How old was Solo? By the way...Solo the name means ALONE...Now you have given the new one the name Oslo and this comes from the letters S.O.L.O. You did this on purpose, or just because the new dog was born in the year of O, so you must give him a name beginning with an O. I had a Golden Retriever and was born in the year D. We've (our eldest son) given the name Derby. Good luck with Oslo I wish you much happiness and joy .Bye Chris!
Hello Chris, I am Sylvia FC. How's with you now? It's always sad to lose a dog you have for years already! R.I.P.for Solo. I think Oslo can never replace Solo in your heart, that's what I know about dogs and their boss. How old was Solo? By the way...Solo the name means ALONE...Now you have given the new one the name Oslo and this comes from the letters S.O.L.O. You did this on purpose, or just because the new dog was born in the year of O, so you must give him a name beginning with an O. I had a Golden Retriever and was born in the year D. We've (our eldest son) given the name Derby. Good luck with Oslo I wish you much happiness and joy .Bye Chris!
Keith Robinson
Hey Chris...sorry to hear of your loss but glad you have found a new companion. Did you delete your account or something?
Hey Chris...sorry to hear of your loss but glad you have found a new companion. Did you delete your account or something?
Dorothy A. Holmes apwlts2
Chris, I am sorry to read this news...regret being late in telling you so. My heart goes out to you...When we lost our dog "Midnight Smoke" it too was a heart wrenching experience of sadness. So glad you have a new friend! Dorothy A Poet Who Loves To Sing
Chris, I am sorry to read this news...regret being late in telling you so. My heart goes out to you...When we lost our dog "Midnight Smoke" it too was a heart wrenching experience of sadness. So glad you have a new friend! Dorothy A Poet Who Loves To Sing
Ernestine Northover
Solo to Oslo that is a great tribute.
Solo to Oslo that is a great tribute.
Ernestine Northover
I know what losing a dog means to us dog lovers. I am thinking of you and know what you are going through. It is such a sad time. Your new dog looks delightful and I am sure he will appreciate having a nice home with Socks. Take care.
I know what losing a dog means to us dog lovers. I am thinking of you and know what you are going through. It is such a sad time. Your new dog looks delightful and I am sure he will appreciate having a nice home with Socks. Take care.
Rani Turton
Take care, Solo is lucky he had your love and affection, as well as Oslo. Love begets love...
Take care, Solo is lucky he had your love and affection, as well as Oslo. Love begets love...
robyn selters
Sorry for your loss and glad a new young life can have a good place to be... Beaut to have you back too :)
Sorry for your loss and glad a new young life can have a good place to be... Beaut to have you back too :)
Munia Khan
I haven't been to PF and missed all your previous posts unfortunately.And its too late to feel sad that you left.Am so happy that you are back.So sorry for Solo.Thanks for this post Shakes.
I haven't been to PF and missed all your previous posts unfortunately.And its too late to feel sad that you left.Am so happy that you are back.So sorry for Solo.Thanks for this post Shakes.
La Finita
Lovely and sweet news! It's said that when a door is closed, God opens a window: for incredible Oslo to jump in, with Socks and you. Welcome back, dear friend! xxxx
Lovely and sweet news! It's said that when a door is closed, God opens a window: for incredible Oslo to jump in, with Socks and you. Welcome back, dear friend! xxxx
Susan Jarvis
What a wonderful piece of news. Sometimes fate has a way of letting us know just what life is all about, and Oslo (a fantastic anagram of Solo) looks like he's just about to show you. Great to have you back on Poetfreak. :)
What a wonderful piece of news. Sometimes fate has a way of letting us know just what life is all about, and Oslo (a fantastic anagram of Solo) looks like he's just about to show you. Great to have you back on Poetfreak. :)
Dream Weaver
So happy to read that Socks has a new companion Chris, animals grieve too and sometimes the best thing is to engage their attention by introducing another lively pet. I hope life is as good as it can be for you right now too. Looking forward to reading your next piece, you've been missed here at poetfreak :)
So happy to read that Socks has a new companion Chris, animals grieve too and sometimes the best thing is to engage their attention by introducing another lively pet. I hope life is as good as it can be for you right now too. Looking forward to reading your next piece, you've been missed here at poetfreak :)
poeticpiers reborn again
To lose a pet is sometimes worse than losing a relative. I have had many dogs but I recall them all. Some more than others Anew dog provides company for your other dog but their seems to be some synchronicity at work here
To lose a pet is sometimes worse than losing a relative. I have had many dogs but I recall them all. Some more than others Anew dog provides company for your other dog but their seems to be some synchronicity at work here
Bob Blackwell
Sorry to hear about Solo, I am sure Oslo will fill the gap in both Solo and you life Chris. Keep writing and posting the wonderful poetry that you write. Love Bob
Sorry to hear about Solo, I am sure Oslo will fill the gap in both Solo and you life Chris. Keep writing and posting the wonderful poetry that you write. Love Bob
Lynda Robson
So nice to hear from you chris, sorry about Solo and Oslo was meant for you, he looks a character that's for sure, take care my friend xx
So nice to hear from you chris, sorry about Solo and Oslo was meant for you, he looks a character that's for sure, take care my friend xx
Philip
Life goes on and on Chris ...Sorry to hear about the Dog ...But Life goes on and on..." Change" is gonna come. We all learn to roll with it ...Welcome back Mate. !!!!
Life goes on and on Chris ...Sorry to hear about the Dog ...But Life goes on and on..." Change" is gonna come. We all learn to roll with it ...Welcome back Mate. !!!!
Ency Bearis
Great to have you back with this site Chris. And sorry for the loss of Solo. I am eager to read your words again.
Great to have you back with this site Chris. And sorry for the loss of Solo. I am eager to read your words again.
Karin Anderson
It certainly does sound like Oslo is meant to be with you and what a coincidence the birthday is. I have learned to work with coincidences, as you have where appropriate. Looking forward to hearing more about Oslo~
It certainly does sound like Oslo is meant to be with you and what a coincidence the birthday is. I have learned to work with coincidences, as you have where appropriate. Looking forward to hearing more about Oslo~
Elena S
Welcome back Chris,am so sorry for your lost friend, but very happy to see you again, gorgeous Oslo looks like is going to give you a lot of energy he seems to very intelligent . We all missed your poems and comments I can't wait to read your words again.
Welcome back Chris,am so sorry for your lost friend, but very happy to see you again, gorgeous Oslo looks like is going to give you a lot of energy he seems to very intelligent . We all missed your poems and comments I can't wait to read your words again.
John X. McCullagh
It is great to have you back. I am very sorry for the loss of your friend solo.
It is great to have you back. I am very sorry for the loss of your friend solo.
Fay Slimm
It sounds as if it was meant to be for Oslo to join the family right now Chris. What a gorgeous dalmation and he will certainly be coming to a loving home. He will be more than a comfort after losing Solo and will make an ideal new friend for Socks. Wishing you lots of adventures together and am looking forward to more of Oslo postings - - from Fay.
It sounds as if it was meant to be for Oslo to join the family right now Chris. What a gorgeous dalmation and he will certainly be coming to a loving home. He will be more than a comfort after losing Solo and will make an ideal new friend for Socks. Wishing you lots of adventures together and am looking forward to more of Oslo postings - - from Fay.
Simply Bono Razek
Shakes I'm so sorry to hear of your lost..& yes it does seem as though Oslo was meant to fill that void..
Shakes I'm so sorry to hear of your lost..& yes it does seem as though Oslo was meant to fill that void..
spysgrandson
nice to see you again
nice to see you again
Meggie Gultiano
Welcome back, Chris..I always love your words and your former profile pic
Welcome back, Chris..I always love your words and your former profile pic
magnolia
Oh Chris, how wonderful you have found a new friend for Socks. Solo will be evermore irreplaceable, but Oslo will fill an aching void. He looks adorable...welcome back and I await many a new poem of your escapades with you and Oslo and Socks. Yeah, the three muskateers...lol..Maggie x
Oh Chris, how wonderful you have found a new friend for Socks. Solo will be evermore irreplaceable, but Oslo will fill an aching void. He looks adorable...welcome back and I await many a new poem of your escapades with you and Oslo and Socks. Yeah, the three muskateers...lol..Maggie x
carol
hi oslo you will find lots of love with chris
hi oslo you will find lots of love with chris
ju
oh- he looks lovely! glad you all found each other. & good to see you back. x
oh- he looks lovely! glad you all found each other. & good to see you back. x
PrEmJi PrEmJi
he looks intelligent...
he looks intelligent...
Sandra Martyres
He looks real cute and obedient too!! Take care Chris... look forward to hearing more about Oslo through your poetry....
He looks real cute and obedient too!! Take care Chris... look forward to hearing more about Oslo through your poetry....
tom balch
SOLO - OSLO Same letters too.
SOLO - OSLO Same letters too.
kath
oh Chris - a big welcome to Oslo - he's so cute! He looks like he just can't wait to join in and be a part of your wonderful doggy family! Of course, Solo can't be replaced, but hearts are weird things - just when you think they've been broken irreparably, suddenly someone or something makes a little more room for a little more love. I wish you all the love and joy in the world with your newest family member and I look forward to seeing your words posted back here to read and enjoy. :) kath xxxxxxx
oh Chris - a big welcome to Oslo - he's so cute! He looks like he just can't wait to join in and be a part of your wonderful doggy family! Of course, Solo can't be replaced, but hearts are weird things - just when you think they've been broken irreparably, suddenly someone or something makes a little more room for a little more love. I wish you all the love and joy in the world with your newest family member and I look forward to seeing your words posted back here to read and enjoy. :) kath xxxxxxx
tom balch
Chris, how wonderful to hear from you and how wonderful that you have a companion for Socks, we had a Dalmatian for fourteen years they are so loving, you will need a strong arm for his lead! He looks a real handsom fella, un-like his new owner LOLOLOLOL . Stay well my friend.
Chris, how wonderful to hear from you and how wonderful that you have a companion for Socks, we had a Dalmatian for fourteen years they are so loving, you will need a strong arm for his lead! He looks a real handsom fella, un-like his new owner LOLOLOLOL . Stay well my friend.
Sandra Martyres
Thats great news Chris..Welcome back
Thats great news Chris..Welcome back
sorry for the loss of your beloved pet. May your loss be less painful through the joy of your new pup.