Xerxes (Ed)

• 05-21-2008 6:01 PM

  spiritdogs Joined on 09-10-2007 Posts 11,652 Points 1,020

  Xerxes (Ed) Reply Contact  Some of you have been asking where Ed is.  Well, the short answer is, not here, or on any of the usual dog boards.  But, he did give me permission to tell his friends where they can correspond with him, so if you would like to know, please PM me. Regional Director for Massachusetts, International Positive Dog Training Association Director, SeniorCare Pawsitive Connections Program AKC CGC Evaluator #3669 Therapy Dogs, Inc. Tester/Observer Sioux, CGC, TDInc. Maska, CGC, TDInc. Sequoyah, CGC Fergie, Retired Lap Dog, Age 20 1/2 Dancer, CGC, TDInc. (1989-2006) #1 Heart Dog In memory of Mike, please become an organ donor today. "If you talk to the animals they will talk with you and you will know each other. If you do not talk to them you will not know them and what you do not know, you will fear. What one fears, one destroys." - Chief Dan George "The fidelity of a dog is a precious gift demanding no less binding moral responsibilities than the friendship of a human being. The bond with a true dog is as lasting as the ties of this earth can ever be." ~ Konrad Lorenz

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• 05-21-2008 8:11 PM

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  luvmyswissy Joined on 09-10-2007 Posts 2,096 Points 25	Re: Xerxes (Ed) Reply Contact Thanks SDs,  Ed will be missed, I can't believe he would have done anything that wrong.  Well.  we lost a good friend.
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• 05-22-2008 4:32 PM

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  jjsmom06 Joined on 07-20-2006 Posts 5,203 Points 125

  Re: Xerxes (Ed) Reply Contact luvmyswissy: I can't believe he would have done anything that wrong.       Just to clarify here, Ed did nothing wrong to cause the deactivation of his account. Ed, like others, made a decision to leave on his own and asked that Jaime deactivate his account upon his departure.  The decision was a personal one and not one he made easily and I agree… without him, the place feels different. He brought a lot to this forum and was one of the people I found most helpful early on. He was always so willing to help anyone and he had such an incredible amount of knowledge about sighthounds to share with the public.  He is one of the best people I know and his stories and pics of Zerk, his consistent good advice and sense of humor will be very, very missed around here.  What a shame.   The Ayn Rand Frequently Revolving Quote: "I swear by my life and my love of it that I will never live for the sake of another man, nor ask another man to live for mine. "

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• 05-22-2008 6:56 PM

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  FourIsCompany Joined on 07-30-2007 Posts 4,738 Points 1,035	Re: Xerxes (Ed) Reply Contact jjsmom06: without him, the place feels different. He brought a lot to this forum I couldn't agree more... I will miss his contributions greatly. LSTM (Laughing Silently to Myself) Click Daily to Give Free Food and Care to Animals: http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com/clickToGive/home.faces?siteId=3
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• 05-22-2008 9:44 PM

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  Liesje Joined on 03-02-2007 Posts 9,823 Points 655	Re: Xerxes (Ed) Reply Contact  First Cressida, now Ed.....we're losing all the awesome (hound) people! http://vankelderdogs.dutchbingo.net http://www.schhmi.com
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• 05-22-2008 10:13 PM

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  agilebasenji Joined on 09-10-2007 Posts 2,387 Points 200	Re: Xerxes (Ed) Reply Contact That's very sad. IMO we need all the sighthound people we can get.
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• 05-22-2008 11:17 PM

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  luvmyswissy Joined on 09-10-2007 Posts 2,096 Points 25

  Re: Xerxes (Ed) Reply Contact jjsmom06: luvmyswissy: I can't believe he would have done anything that wrong.       Just to clarify here, Ed did nothing wrong to cause the deactivation of his account. Ed, like others, made a decision to leave on his own and asked that Jaime deactivate his account upon his departure.  The decision was a personal one and not one he made easily and I agree… without him, the place feels different. He brought a lot to this forum and was one of the people I found most helpful early on. He was always so willing to help anyone and he had such an incredible amount of knowledge about sighthounds to share with the public.  He is one of the best people I know and his stories and pics of Zerk, his consistent good advice and sense of humor will be very, very missed around here.  What a shame.   I ass-u-me that he wouldn't have left on his own, leaving voluntarily is even sadder!  Thanks for clearing that up, I sure hope he only takes a break and then returns.

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• 05-23-2008 9:40 AM

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  spiritdogs Joined on 09-10-2007 Posts 11,652 Points 1,020

  Re: Xerxes (Ed) Reply Contact Me, too.  His posts were reasoned and for the most part exceedingly polite.  I miss having him around, and by the number of PM's and emails that I have gotten, so do others.  when I finally caught up with him on another site (not a dog forum) he did say to tell you all hello!  Regional Director for Massachusetts, International Positive Dog Training Association Director, SeniorCare Pawsitive Connections Program AKC CGC Evaluator #3669 Therapy Dogs, Inc. Tester/Observer Sioux, CGC, TDInc. Maska, CGC, TDInc. Sequoyah, CGC Fergie, Retired Lap Dog, Age 20 1/2 Dancer, CGC, TDInc. (1989-2006) #1 Heart Dog In memory of Mike, please become an organ donor today. "If you talk to the animals they will talk with you and you will know each other. If you do not talk to them you will not know them and what you do not know, you will fear. What one fears, one destroys." - Chief Dan George "The fidelity of a dog is a precious gift demanding no less binding moral responsibilities than the friendship of a human being. The bond with a true dog is as lasting as the ties of this earth can ever be." ~ Konrad Lorenz

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• 05-23-2008 5:42 PM

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  jjsmom06 Joined on 07-20-2006 Posts 5,203 Points 125

  Re: Xerxes (Ed) Reply Contact spiritdogs: Me, too.  His posts were reasoned and for the most part exceedingly polite.  I miss having him around, and by the number of PM's and emails that I have gotten, so do others.  when I finally caught up with him on another site (not a dog forum) he did say to tell you all hello!          Anne, I am glad you found him on that other site.  He has gotten a ton of really sweet emails and pm’s and such.  I am sure he appreciates everyone saying hi to him and checking up on how he is doing and what is going on with him.     Leis.. I totally miss Cressida Conrad and Marlow… talk about a hell of a lady and a couple of terrific hounds!   The Ayn Rand Frequently Revolving Quote: "I swear by my life and my love of it that I will never live for the sake of another man, nor ask another man to live for mine. "

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• 05-24-2008 11:45 AM

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  amstaffy Joined on 09-10-2007 Pennsylvania, USA Posts 1,983 Points 325

  Re: Xerxes (Ed) Reply Contact Fact-Ed did request to have his account closed Fact-I did try and talk him out of it Fact-his account is available should he like to return   He wil be missed by me in particular as well. We spent many a post and e-mail talking dogs and I have enjoyed our conversations with the promise of one day meeting each other..our paths crossed at many shows we just never met and If you're still reading Ed...miss ya! Please Lord if I must lead only one life, let it be at the end of an Am Staff

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• 05-24-2008 11:58 AM

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  snownose Joined on 09-29-2006 Michigan to Southeast Posts 5,178 Points 405	Re: Xerxes (Ed) Reply Contact Yes, he will be missed....which brings me to the question,why did he feel such a burning desire to leave?
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• 05-24-2008 12:07 PM

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  amstaffy Joined on 09-10-2007 Pennsylvania, USA Posts 1,983 Points 325	Re: Xerxes (Ed) Reply Contact That you'd have to ask him...unless of course I her some pot stirring in your post Please Lord if I must lead only one life, let it be at the end of an Am Staff
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• 05-24-2008 12:09 PM

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  snownose Joined on 09-29-2006 Michigan to Southeast Posts 5,178 Points 405	Re: Xerxes (Ed) Reply Contact I think it is a legit question....don't you? Weird, when people who once were doing fine and had a good time on this board  feel like they need to leave and even have their account deactivated.
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• 05-24-2008 12:14 PM

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  amstaffy Joined on 09-10-2007 Pennsylvania, USA Posts 1,983 Points 325

  Re: Xerxes (Ed) Reply Contact No, I don't ...I don't share anything about another member with another member...as I said, you'll have to ask him. What I posted was MY involvement since I was mentioned in this post and the process.   People come and go on this forum all the time. I myself do just the same...sometimes you just need a break from the crap Please Lord if I must lead only one life, let it be at the end of an Am Staff

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• 05-24-2008 12:16 PM

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  rwbeagles Joined on 09-10-2007 DFW, TX Posts 18,313 Points 2,300	Re: Xerxes (Ed) Reply Contact I don't think it's weird. Esp when someone leaves a bunch of boards all at once...sounds like they might just have decided to have less time online to me. Not always a bad thing...being an addict I could never do such a thing...lol. "I'm not looking for absolution, forgiveness for the things I do.."-Walking In My Shoes, Depeche Mode
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