First we want to apologize for the lateness in getting to thanking the many groups and their hosts for featuring some of our images <del>-our little four legged companion Shad-O, had some medical issues over the past couple months, and we were pretty focused on him … we finally had to make that ‘not so easy decision’ … he was put down this past Monday 2-22 … his loss has left quite a big hole in our hearts, things have been pretty hard with him gone-</del>
… we are now trying to get back on track with our daily lives and do some catching up here on RB … once again huge apologies to the group hosts and those who were so kind as to leave comments on our images in our absence.
Many THANKS to Pat Gamwell host of #1 Artists of Redbubble for featuring Deb’s image titled Amongst Friends on 1-21-2010.
Many THANKS to Sharon Mau host of Alaska ~ Beyond Your Dreams for featuring Deb’s image titled Remembrance – Jean Keene 10-20-1923 to 1-13-2009 on 1-22-2010.
Many THANKS to Jake Freedman & Teresa Burnett hosts of Antlers, Racks & Other Horned Animals for featuring Deb’s image titled Who You Lookin’ At on 1-22-2010.
Many THANKS to Jake Freedman & Teresa Burnett hosts of Antlers, Racks & Other Horned Animals for featuring Rick’ss image titled Just Strolling Along on 1-23-2010.
Many THANKS to Mindy Dick & Martin Smart hosts of Eagles Only for featuring three of Deb’s images on 1-24-2010.
Three’s A Crowd
Say Cheese
and Misty
Many THANKS to Marie Sharp & SKNickel hosts of Bubbler’s Weekly Challenge for featuring Rick’s image titled New Dawn Reflections on 1-31-2010.
Many THANKS to those who voted for Rick’s image titled Fly Like An Eagle in the Bubbler’s Weekly Challenge – Beautiful Music Challenge – Top Ten Finish (tied for first place) on 1-31-2010.
Many THANKS to BootieWootsy; Anne-Marie Bok; Chuck Gardner; Hawker; Bellavista2; and Arla M. Ruggles hosts of Wild Nature Photography & Writing for featuring Deb’s image titled Just Three Of A Kind on 2-01-2010.
Many THANKS to Jake Freedman & Teresa Burnett hosts of Antlers, Racks & Other Horned Animals * for featuring *Rick’s image titled Can You See Me, can you see me? on 2-04-2010.
Many THANKS to Sharon Mau host of Alaska ~ Beyond Your Dreams for featuring Deb’s image titled Freedom’s Beauty on 2-07-2010.
Many THANKS to those who voted for Rick’s image titled New Dawn Reflections for the WIN in the Bubbler’s Weekly Challenge – Early Morning Light Challenge on 2-07-2010.
Many THANKS to Margaret Meintjes; KSkinner; Adrian Paul; and Karen Moore hosts of Top Shelf Wildlife & Nature Art for featuring Deb’s image titled Amongst Friends on 2-10-2010.
Many THANKS to those who voted for Deb’s image titled Just Hangin’ Around for it’s Top Ten Finish (2nd place) in the Visions Of Flight – Fly Like An Eagle Challenge on 2-18-2010.
Many THANKS to Pat Gamwell host of #1 Artists of Redbubble for featuring Deb’s image titled Just Three Of A Kind on 2-22-2010.
Many THANKS to BigD; Kathy S Gillentine; Virginia N Fred; and Cora Wandel hosts of Canon DSLR for featuring Rick’s image titled The Awakening on 2-24-2010.
We are truly honored by the wonderful support that we have received here on Redbubble … THANK YOU ALL!! Much Happiness & Take Care ~ Rick & Deb ~ ☺
Kimberly P-Cha...
God Bless you both, I understand that decision and feel your heartfelt loss. Congrats on your features and your strength~☺ ♥
Rick & Deb Larson:
Hi Kimberly As they say … life goes on … but that doesn’t mean that we will ever forget our little 4 legged friend, he holds a big part of our ♥’s … THANKS SO VERY MUCH for your kindness!! Take Care ~ Rick & Deb ~ ☺
ginabgood1
My heart breaks for you, I know exactly how that feels. Congrats on your richly deserved features!
Rick & Deb Larson:
Hi Gina, It’s such a hard thing to remove something from your life that has such a deep hold … we couldn’t ask Shad-O to go on any longer with the issue that he had, he’d already given us so much over the 12 years that he was with us. THANKS SO MUCH for your kindness!! Take Care ~ Rick & Deb ~ ☺
AnnieSnel
Sorry for losing your dear friend. I know how it feels… wish you much strength! Also congrats on all your features. Very well deserved! Greetings from Holland, Annie.
Rick & Deb Larson:
Thanks so very much Annie, he might be gone … but we won’t forget him very easily … our house seems so very silent without him. THANKS SO MUCH for your kindness!! Take Care ~ Rick & Deb ~ ☺
Vickie Emms
my heart aches and I shed tears for you Rick & Deb, you are not alone in having to make those dreadful decisions my friends, you were blessed with Shad-O’s love for his time with you and he in turn was blessed with yours……..We always do what he think is best for our per members of the family.
Meanwhile, congratulations on your wins and features, I recognize all of your beautiful photos above, well done. Love and hugs
Rick & Deb Larson:
Hi Vickie Thanks so very much my friend … unfortunately all animal lovers have to make those decisions one time or another … <del>-just wish there was an easier way.-</del> Unlike many other dogs, Shad-O had separation anxiety and did not like being left alone, so it was hard on him when we traveled out of state and had to leave him behind with a family member … when we returned he would stick to us like glue ☺ seriously! He was also afraid of everything (even his own shadow) … he was one of a kind ☺. He gave us so much, we just hope that he knew how much he meant to us and how much he improved our lives for being a big part of it for the past 12 years. THANKS SO VERY MUCH for your kindness!! ♥ & hugs Take Care ~ Rick & Deb ~ ☺
Linda Busby
CONGRATS to both you and Rick for all of the features and wins from the challenges.All are greatly deserved and so very well captured.Thumbs up to you both!….
Linda
Rick & Deb Larson:
Hi Linda THANKS SO VERY MUCH dear friend … your kindness is greatly appreciated!! Take Care ~ Rick & Deb ~ ☺
WatscapePhoto
So sorry to hear about your loss, Rick & Deb but many congratulations on your features.
Rick & Deb Larson:
Hi Steve, thanks for your kindness … Shad-O will always be in our hearts. THANK YOU … your kindness is greatly appreciated!! Take Care ~ Rick & Deb ~ ☺
Janie Oliver
Sorry about your loss. I can certainly sympathize with you because I’ve had to make the same decision before. Congrats on your features.
Rick & Deb Larson:
Thank you Janie … you know in your heart that you have to make the ultimate sacrifice and let them go, just wish that it was much easier. THANKS SO VERY MUCH my dear friend!! Take Care ~ Rick & Deb ~ ☺
Marita Sutherlin
You guys are such incredibly awesome photographers!!!! Congratulations!
Rick & Deb Larson:
Hi Marita THANKS SO VERY VERY MUCH my friend … you have truly humbled (and honored) us with your kindness!! Take Care ~ Rick & Deb ~ ☺
Marita Sutherlin
My heart goes out to you for your loss of your beloved little sweetie! God Bless! We share our lives with these wonderful companions and wished they could live forever, it is so hard to let go and accept. I send you my biggest hugs!
Rick & Deb Larson:
THANKS SO MUCH Marita … we can feel the ♥!! Shad-O had such a huge hold on our hearts … we needed to let him go, as we would have been asking way too much of him if we took him home, he had already gone through so much in his 12 years and had just undergone a life saving surgery two years ago … it was time … but he will remain in our hearts always. Thanks again dear friend!! Take Care ~ Rick & Deb ~ ☺