Thursday #255- Dedicated to Mario!!!!

[Catty1]

I apologize for crashing the party dear Thursday people...I will just be here the once, posting a bit of a tribute to Mario. Thank you for your tolerance.

Here is Mario - in a picture worthy of being framed and hung at Thursdays, and with a grandson named Dakota. Mario saved Dakota from falling out of the chair! A beloved hero...











Mario and apples.



And it wouldn't be Mario without the blueberries.

[RICHARD]

I apologize for crashing the party dear Thursday people...I will just be here the once, posting a bit of a tribute to Mario. Thank you for your tolerance.

Thank you for posting those.

You are always welcome here-there are no rules to be part of Thursdays.

[DJFyrewolf36]

A toast to dear Mario, you will be missed but never forgotten.

[Randi]

Trayi, I'm sorry you have lost Mario - what a shock! I have not seen many pictures of him before, but he looks such a sweet boy, and how cute that he is holding Dakota's arm.

I hope it will be a comfort that he went quick and didn't suffer a long illness.

May he rest in Peace!

(((hugs)))

[dukedogsmom]

Just stopping by to say goodbye to Mario. He made for a lot of fun here. Have fun at the RB, sweet boy.

[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)

[RICHARD]

For Fits and Shiggles I threw my car keys on the roof...


Mario,
Man?
Myth?
Monkey?

[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.