I haven't been on this forum in a long time, for whatever reason, I logged on last week, and saw your threads, and it really hit me. I lost the dog in my profile pic right before hunting season, he was 15 and hunted all over the country and gave me so many memories. But honestly, the thing I think I miss the most is him following me around the house, and laying by feet in the evenings. These dogs give us so much, and live way too short. All the best to you.