Rest in peace, dear Gini.
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Rest in peace, dear Gini.
I am so sorry to hear of her passing. I didn't really know her, but I did know that she is respected and loved. RIP Gini! :love:
Thank you for letting us know slick.
I am so sorry to learn this news :( Gini was such a nice and well-loved member of the Pettalk community. Rest in peace, Gini. I am glad that it was at least peaceful.
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I am so saddened to read about the loss of another dearly loved PT member. :( Gini always had a pleasant word to say to all and was such a popular and cherished member of the PT community. How sad that she's been taken so suddenly. :(:(
I had no idea that she had been suffering with emphysema for all that time - what a brave lady. The website in her honour is such a wonderful idea, and I'm sure she would have been so touched to know that so many cared so deeply about her. :love:
This comes as a total surprise. I hope that Gini sitting with Phred and looking down on us curled up with her furry ones that went before.
Rest in Peace Gini, you are no longer suffering
OMG, I cannot stop crying.....!
I don't come here on PT as much as I used to, but today I felt the urge that I had to come ... ........
I will miss her so much...! I have never seen her for real. In 2003 we had planned a trip through the USA.
Our Gini was so sweet and organized a first BBQ for us ! I was so very much looking forward to meeting her (and many other PT-friends)!!
But then I was rushed to hospital where I got an urgent back surgery.
when I realized that I would not be able to travel, I was so very sad.... .
I am so sad I never got the chance to meat you in person Gini......! You sure were a very special lady, and though there is an ocean between here and your place, I loved you so much!!
Thank you so much for being such a special friend to all of us on PT!
You will be missed so so much sweetheart.......
Rest in peace dearest Gini!!.
Today I have written all my Xmas card on the PT-list of this year. Tomorrow I was planning to write my cards to other friends overseas, from PT and others;
Every year I wrote to GiniI .
So now I will hang the card that was meant to go to Gini on my wall......
I have spent the last few days remembering all the fun I had meeting and spending time with her and all the great people from PT at the BBQs.
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Gini was a lady's lady, but she did have a very small streak of bawdy running thru her veins. She was quick with a laugh and had a great shoulder and ear.
Gini loved her 'daughters', cats and a huge laugh.
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One thing about the BBQs that no one may have known was the planning she did for the events.
Gini would talk to me about what she had planned and she would fixate on 'getting it right' and the other details...I finally convinced her that things would take care of themselves and not to worry.:eek:
I then prayed for a successful weekend.;)
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Gini was a total rock star. She made you feel comfortable and was always ready with a smile or a laugh.
I know she dropped off the radar after she became sick and I was able to keep contact with her thru intermittent e-mails.
She was a wonderful person and great friend.
God bless her.
As another BBQ attendee - I will never forget Gini's warmth and hospitality in making everyone so welcome. She must have worked so hard, yet she made it seem so effortless. Seeing the house of Orange, and the other pettalkers, and the peeps, and the laughter, and the slushies, and major amounts of LMAO when the wine was spilled on my pants.:eek::cool:
Gini - you were a class act. It was an honor to meet you. You will be missed.
I was telling stories about her and laughed again about the STFU incident....Quote:
Originally Posted by catland
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We were hanging in the backyard as the party wound down and during a lull in the laughter, we heard a voice come from behind the hedge say,
"S--- T-- F--- U-!"
We stopped and looked at each other in shock!
I went indoors to tell G what had happened - I didn't want her neighbors to hate her -and she responded along of the lines of "I don't care......."
No one was going to ruin HER party!
We did laugh about it for the rest of the weekend and it became a 'theme' for the crazy people that showed up whenever Gini put up her "Welcome Pet Talkers" sign on her porch......
I was never able to be at the barbecues, but I do have an apron from one, so I guess that counts! Gini sweetly sent me one. I wore it for a picture with Miss Hoppy, and coincidently, that's the photo I use some other places as an avatar, although one can just see the apron straps.
OMG Richard, I forgot all about the STFU neighbours. How could that have slipped my mind. I remember when they yelled that out.:D:D:D
Catland, there are so many incidents that took place before, during and after the BBQs. I have many many pictures of the 2 that I attended and a couple of Gini washing your pants in the kitchen sink. I wonder if there is going to be a big BBQ with Phred up at the Rainbow Bridge. Hell, why not eh???
I'm in Lost Angeles now staying at the Wilshire Hotel. Awesome place and they can't do enough for me. I even have a goldfish in my room to take care of and his name is Fred.
Hey Richard I took a walk down to the Grove this afternoon and walked around remembering when Gini was with me. Wish you were here.
Aww, slick, glad you have someone to look after wile you are there! And I bet Fred the goldfish isn't even half as loud as Miss Yodee! Do extend our Pet Talk greeting/condolences to the family, please! And enjoy the LA weather - even in November it is pretty nice!
Slick, I stayed at the Wilshire several decades ago when I was there for some music auditions. Nice place!
HUGS to you and everyone there.
Catty, I think you must be thinking of the Beverly Hills Wilshire??? That's the $400/night one. I'm on Wilshire but apparently this hotel building used to be a medial building until about 4 years ago. It's really awesome, great room, great staff, and they even provide a free bicycle for guests to use.
Oh Slick, it’s such a sad occasion and I’m sure LA brings back many memories - but I’m glad you’re attending Gini’s funeral. Kelly is, too, right? Have you met her brother/family/neighbor yet? Please give my heartfelt condolences to them all.
Is anyone arranging flowers for Gini’s funeral? I would like to give a contribution.
(((hugs))) :love:
I wish I could make it too.....:(Quote:
Originally Posted by slick
Slick, please give Pam a huge hug (Pam lived across the street from Gini and was her partner in crime) for me.
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There was Gini's drain in the shower, Mary the Bag Lady Goes to California, Gini's Ice Cube Trays and the Gini's Sightseeing and Tour Excursions, Onion Rings!!!!!!
The more I sit back and think about some of the happenings and stories from the BBQs I laugh...It was too much fun to sit back and be sad about them.
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Gini had asked me to help her out in some of the planning of the BBQs and even with that serious work at hand, we'd be goofing off while we did it.
We had gone to Costco to pick up some booze and other stuff for the BBQ....We had basket full of alcohol, mixers, and party plates/cups.
She and I were being boisterous and a young woman turned around and looked at us and the contents of our basket. She wrinkled up her face and turned around, apparently disgusted by what we were buying.
I looked at G and said in a loud voice, "THAT should keep us drunk all weekend......."
The woman turned back around to get a look at us and the basket.....again.
We laughed all the way back to her house........
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You could stuff all the monkeys in the world into a barrel and they probably wouldn't match the fun that woman was capable of.........................
I found it! The Gini memorial page is now in existence at http://gini.muchloved.com - one can post thoughts, memories, stories - and you do need to provide your name and email address at the end, I "added a thought" to be sure of the process.
I looked for an obituary, where it might list Gini's family's preference if they want donations in lieu of flowers or anything, but just found a simple one - only two sentences, that didn't say anything about that.
I just got this email:
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Thank you for your contribution to Gini's Tribute. You can revisit anytime you wish by clicking here.
Please note that most contributions are reviewed by the Tribute Guardian so they can take some time to appear on the website.
In case you would like to view Gini's Tribute from another computer, we have also provided your own login and password which you can use whenever you visit the Tribute from http://gini.muchloved.com.
Did you say you found an obit? Could you post a link please. Thanx.Quote:
Originally Posted by Karen
It is here: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/lat...?pid=168211170Quote:
Originally Posted by slick
Thanks. There is a guestbook there too where we can sign.
this is so tragic, and came as a big shock to me, i am so sad to read this, Dearest Gini was such a wonderful lady on PT, may she rest in peace.:love::love:
OK, we need to get the wheels rolling as we have been given to "go ahead" to find a loving home for Annie and Emma. When I get home later today I will get pictures posted and share, share and share on FB as well as here. For those techie people (Catty?) feel free to search out pictures of them posted in the past by Gini. Also, Gini's younger brother will be emailing Kelly and I some recent pictures of Annie and Emma. Apparently, they could both use a bit of a kitty diet....:eek:
The memorial was just as Gini would have wanted it - few tears and many belly laughs.
What a wonderful person. I'm so sorry for her loss. My deepest sympathy to her family and all who love her and grieve her so very much.
Rest in peace, dearest Gini. greeted with so much love by so many beloved friends at the Bridge.
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So, I went to Gini's Memorial yesterday ... It was beautiful and exactly what Gini would have wanted. Her loved ones keeping it positive and remembering her when she was healthy and happy. I know she was there laughing and crying with us. The speeches given by her family and Pam were so touching and reminded me how many people she had in her life praying for and loving her. I know that while there were a lot of people there, there were countless that couldn't be - lives she touched as well.
Here are a few pics - I also recorded the speeches, but need to ask permission before I post them here, I hope you all understand. I signed the guest book for the PTers too - so you were all there.
Here are a few pics. First is Slick and I having breakfast at the Roof - atop her hotel. Gini sure sent us a beautiful day, didn't she?
Second is of the guest book table - that beautiful arrangement was sent by Pam, Gini's good friend and neighbor.
The third is the guestbook I signed for PTers that couldn't be there. :) More coming...
OK, more pics…
The first one is Gini's brother Bill…
Second is Slick and I holding hands - it was so very nice having Slick there with me. It was nice to be comforted when I needed it.
The third is of a picture of Rascal I brought - sitting on one of the flower arrangements w Gini at its center. They are together now. :)
Fourth is a better view of Gini in her flowers.
And more…
1. This is what Mike, her brother passed out to everyone. Its the website he created so we can upload pictures and share Gini stories. :)
2. Gini LOVED chocolate, so her nieces set up this candy bar with all her favorites - including a platter of her See's top 3!
3. We all knew Gini loved PINK!!!These are the napkins they used, keeping with her favorites. :)
4. Some of the guests and one of the two areas we were in.
A few guest pics and the pic I left of Rascal for Gini… :love:
And lastly, pics of Slick, Gini and I.
And of Slick and Gloria. :love:
Oh, Kelly, thanks so much for posting the pictures, it really helps us feel like we were there.
A funny thing happened on the way to New Westminster. My plane landed right on time, I took the shuttle to where I parked my car, started it up and waited for the gate to open. My heart sang for there in front on me was the most brilliant rainbow and it was the whole arc, not just half of it and it gleamed across the blue sky to guide me home. I thought.....there's the sign from Gini. She's made it safely to the Bridge wants me to know that she's OK. It was very comforting and given that Richard said to watch out for something "gini" well, I'll take this one. I did get a picture of the start of it - couldn't get the whole rainbow because there was no where to pull over in traffic. I'll offload it from my camera tonight.
Slick that sounds just like Gini!!! It would either be a rainbow or a Peep!!! ;) Glad you made it home safely!!! :love:
What a beautiful tribute to our beautiful friend. :)
Slick what a gift! I'm so glad you got your "sign" keep a lookout - now rainbows may show up in all the strangest places!!
Thank you Kelly for the pics - for those of us that couldn't be there - it helps.
My heart is still heavy in missing my friend but knowing she is ALWAYS with us now, helps. Now, like with my grandma and Phred, I can talk to her anytime, anywhere and I know she'll hear me.
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This was on a throw from my Grandma Musselman's funeral and its become a favorite of mine when someone (or my pets Kylie, Keegan, Shaianne) close to me died.
"If Tears Could Build A Stairway"
If tears could build a stairway,
and memories a lane.
I would walk right up to Heaven
and bring you back again.
No farewell words were spoken,
No time to say "Goodbye".
You were gone before I knew it,
and only God knows why.
My heart still aches with sadness,
and secret tears still flow.
What it meant to love you -
No one can ever know.
But now I know you want me
to mourn for you no more;
To remember all the happy times
life still has much in store.
Since you'll never be forgotten,
I pledge to you today~
A hollowed place within my heart
is where you'll always stay.
Author: Unknown
I haven't been on pt in a long while and randomly logged on tonight. I cannot believe what I am reading. :( I had no idea Gini was sick for so long, and am deeply saddened to hear this news. To God we belong and to Him we return. :( I remember enjoying reading Gini's posts when I used to frequent this site. She was a lovely, kind hearted person. :(
Slick, thank you for the rainbow:) It brought again tears to my eyes.
The rainbow. Please excuse my wiper blade. Had to take it quickly as there were cars behind me waiting to exit the parking lot.
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I took this pictures several times and each time it came out the same with that heavenly glow behind her head. Reflection from the window? Maybe but I chose to think differently.
Lovely.. both of them.
So very sorry to learn of her passing. She was a great part of PT and will be missed.
I love we can see a second faint rainbow! Was it more noticeable in real life?Quote:
Originally Posted by slick
What a gorgeous sight! *hugs*