Dear Niven
Am very sorry to hear of your loss.
Regards
Mark Anderson
----- Original Message -----
From: Niven Sinclair <niven@niven.co.uk>
To: <gguidi@elbalink.it>
Cc: <progettozeno@katamail.com>; <sinclair@mids.org>
Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2000 5:24 PM
Subject: Stella
> Dear Laura and Jack,
>
> Chief and I were so sorry to hear about Stella's illness. It is always
> difficult when
> an animal falls sick because they can't explain what the problem is and we
> have to
> rely on the skill of the veterinary surgeons to tell us - a skill for
which
> they usually
> charge more than a doctor would to administer to a sick person.
>
> I can well imagine your distress. My old dog, who had also been my
> faithful companion
> for 13 years, died on a Saturday and, because I couldn't tolerate life
> without a four-legged
> friend, I bought young "Chief" on the Sunday to help me to get over my
> grief which was the
> best thing I could have done because a young pup needs constant attention.
>
> Old "Chief" is buried in my guardian under a statue of a naked Greek
> warrior. There is a
> suitable plaque commemorating his life, his loyalty, his devotion, his
> courage and his
> nobility.
>
> I hope Stella will overcome her present illness and that I will see her
> again when you
> reach Orkney. Incidentally, there has been quite a bit of Press coverage
> of your voyage
> and I hope Kath Gourlay has been keeping you informed on this.
>
> Your recent e-mail has been posted on the Sinclair Discussion List so
there
> are a growing
> number of people who are avidly following your progress.
>
> Please keep us informed about Stella. Although a dog, she adds a 'human'
> dimension to
> your voyage and makes us love you all the more.
>
> Niven
>
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