Thursday #255- Dedicated to Mario!!!!

[moosmom]

I think we should dedicate this week's Thursday to our buddy Mario.

Here's to you Mario *raises glass* Thursdays will never be the same without you.

[trayi52]

What are we going to do without Mario being here? It just won't be the same. He was always here to lend a helping hand, and of course, he sure did love those cherries, and popcorn. Our Mascot is gone.. God I'm going to miss him.

Willie

[smokey the elder]

I'm so sorry about Mario. He helped me learn about monkeys, and sounded like a lot of fun!

[pitc9]

I just wanted to stop by the Thursday thread to check out Mario's pictures.

He was a wonderful part of Pet Talk and will be missed like crazy.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

I was hoping I would come here today and find I had a horrible nightmare but, sadly, it's a real nightmare.

The picture of Mario with the blueberries is the pic I always keep of him in my head. He will be so missed.

For some reason, I have a feeling the Rainbow Bridge is being turned upside down right about now. Mario, Sophie bunnie, Boots da kat, Bowser, Stewie, Leroy ... so many of our precious pets are there ; mercy me what a party must be going on over there!

Holidays won't be quite as festive here without Mario's decorating touch. No one can decorate a ceiling fan like Mario.

[slick]

Oh yes Momo, I remember so well seeing Mario swinging from the rafters. As a fashion statement, he even wore some of the "unmentionables" that were thrown up there!!! Dear sweet Mario, I hesitate to say that Thursdays may still hold laughter, but it just won't be the same without you here.

I know he will be here in spirit though. Some dim evening when we are all sitting around enjoying our onion rings and beverages, that ceiling fan will move...seemingly all on its own. Or maybe we will hear strange noises coming from the L & F...wait a minute...we already hear strange noises, especially when Richard is locked in there.

Point is, Mario will make his presence known in a very subtle way. Here's to Mario! None of us actually "met" you but we all "know" you and love you.

**raises glass**
Cheers Mario!!!!!

Now, let's send some strong healing vibes to Willie and the family. We all know the hurt of losing a pet. Perhaps our prayers will help ease the pain for all of them.

[catland]

A cyber-candle is lit for you Willie, for your loss of Mario.

Thank you so much for your generosity in sharing Mario with us. He will always be part of the spirit that is Thursdays. (les)

[Cinder & Smoke]

What are we going to do without Mario being here?
He was always here to lend a helping hand, and of course,
he sure did love those cherries, and popcorn.

Our Mascot is gone ... God I'm going to miss him.

Willie

Don't despair - Mario isn't *gone* ...

As long as we keep an open jar of Pitted Cherries, some Olives, and a bowl of
Warm Popcorn on the end of the Bar ...

Dear Ole Mario will be happie as a Klam to drop in to *munch* whilst he works on
*polishing* his lil Halo.

May ALL your days at the Bridge be Happy Ones, Dear Mario.

[Karen]

Poor Lady is still looking for Mario! Come here, girl, Mario has gone to be with your friend Pippin, okay? Go snuggle up to Willie, okay, girl? I'm sure she could use some furry love right now.

[trayi52]

Thanks for the hugs Lady, I know Mario just thought the world of you. I'll take those hugs and kisses.

Willie

[gini]

Well, I had a dream last night. It was about the Rainbow Bridge. Apparently there is a new bar there that just opened.

It is called "Mario's Monday" - he never could figure out why we waited until Thursday to open the bar.

There is a long, long line to get in - the word has spread like a wildfire that it is the place to be. Mario has filled the place with huge comfy dog beds and blankets. There are large wonderful cat trees - enough for everyone. Everyone is welcome - all of our beloved pets we have seen cross the bridge are there - everyone is having so much fun.

There is a dog bisquit bar - the catnip corner - the timothy hay corral - and something is hanging from the rafters - what is it?

Oh Mario has discovered Angel Hair - yes angel hair pasta and it is hanging everywhere with the lights playing on the strands - making the place look like a magical wonderland. Only our Mario could make that happen.
We salute you Mario. It is only fitting that you have your own bar now - you took such good care of ours.

Mario? Are you trying to fling some of that pasta down on us?????? Oh, you were trying to hit Willie - so she knows that you are alright and miss and love her too.

You will never be forgotten Mario.

[Cincy'sMom]

I haven't stopped by Thursday's in a while, but wanted to make sure to be here for a toast to Mario. You sure were a great part of PT and you will be missed. Congrats on your new bar at the Bridge, I know it will be a hug success and one day we will all stop in for a drink with you!

Willie, lots of hugs coming your way.