on the approaches to the Village of Neo Chorio and the Akamas Peninsula, this a perfect place for Harry and Sheila to gain inspiration for their painting and writing.
As I write this blog we are mourning
the loss of Mac, beloved dog of our Webmaster, Stuart, and his wife, Helen. Mac
died peacefully in his sleep last week after a long and happy life. He had
slowed down greatly of late and was on medication for a heart problem, but he
was active and loving right to the end.
Stuart and Helen are understandably
pretty devastated. Knowing he was getting on in years and had a health problem,
didn't make it any easier when the worst happened. As well as comforting each
other now, they have to try and console Mac's sibling, Ad, who can't understand
why his constant companion has suddenly disappeared.
I admit to shedding tears when I
first heard the news, but now take delight in remembering his bright,
intelligent face and the way he always greeted me with such boundless
enthusiasm, all the time uttering those amazing sounds that made me almost
believe he could talk.
Best of all I remember long hours
spent in the air-conditioned study at his house while Stuart and I recorded one
of my books for an audio version. The moment we sat down both dogs would shoot
in before the door closed and immediately settle down. Ad would curl himself as
near as he could to the Webmaster, while Mac would stretch himself across my
feet. Once the red light went on they kept still and silent, never once having
to be thrown out for causing any interference to the sensitive equipment.
Harry has captured Mac for posterity
in the pencil drawing you see here. But, in any case, as he runs free somewhere
in those Elysian meadows, he will be difficult to forget and he will be a hard
act to follow. Way to go Mac.
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