On that same Cali trip that Staci is referring to I was there. I remember when Phred called and the phone was passed around. It was handed to me and I was really nervous to speak to him. I felt like I was talking to God himself. I could hardly get two words out.

He tracked everyone, everywhere. When Gini and I decided to head to Ho-Hi-Ho for the Finday get together in May of 2008 I remember, again, being so nervous to meet him in person and in all honesty, he was one of the main reasons I decided to go. I knew then that he had health issues and I wanted the pleasure of knowing him in person. He sent me a PM after I got back home. I'm so glad I went.

Glad you made it back Home!!
REALLY glad you & Mom made it to OhHiHo ...
had me fooled!

Then there was Christmas 2005 when I sent him a little fire truck engine for an ornament. Here's the response I got back...
Wha's inna lil Box, Dad?
An Where'd it come frum - der'z a il CROWN onna label??
KANADA ?? (wow!)
Hey! It'z Sandy Klawz inna FireFighter U-neeform!
NEAT-O!!

Dear Slick ~
He IS **CUTE** - MANY Thanks!!
Since we got no TREE - where's he gonna go?
Not to worry ~ Years ago My Sis sent me a BIG (3 feet long)
Wooden Toy Fire Truck that sits on the fireplace
mantle year-round ...
Your Santa & the Rescued Cat are now
"riding on" the mantle Ladder Truck!!

THANKS again, Slick!!
/s/ with a {{{HUG}}}
Phred & the FurKids

It's hard to imagine that Pet Talk will see no more written words by this wonderful guy.

RIP Phred. Save a place for me at God's table, OK?