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Well, I have been out of the loop for quite some time. Months ago we started packing up the house and my studio for our move to SC. While packing I got an offer from Marvel to fill in on an issue of Iron Man that Tony Harris was drawing. So I spent about a week straight inking 12 pages of IM, that backed up our moving schedule. We finished packing and loaded up every last inch of our 24 foot truck while getting almost no sleep at all, then drove 800 miles from NY to SC.
Man, getting settled into a new house takes a LOT longer than I thought, been here about 2 months now, and we are still trying to unpack and figure it all out. And other events didnt help much either.
We have a new home here, a brand new construction, and all of the appliances were delivered except our fridge. Due to the stainless steel shortages, or SS fridge was delayed about 10 weeks and finally arrived last tuesday. Having ice onhand is taken for granted, trust me on that one....when this fridge finally made it into our kitchen, I knelt and worshipped before its ice making glory.
Sadly, the worst thing that has happened was the passing of our beloved family pet, my dog Thor. He would have been 13 years old this November 22nd. However, about two weeks after our move I felt lumps on his throat and brought him to the vet where he was diagnosed with Lymphosarcoma.
The cancer was rather aggressive and overtook him rapidly. It was on September 9th that I made the decision to bring him into the vet to do what neede to be done. I sat with him waiting for my wife to get home so we could take him together, but he took a sharp turn for the worse and just could not hold on. At about 5:20 pm while I cradled him in my arms, and stroked his head, he quietly passed away.
It has been a tremendous loss to us here, especially for me. Being a freelance artist, that works out of my home, Thor was there with me everyday, my copilot for the past 13 years...keeping me company while I sat at my table working away, even through the all nighters. No matter what was going on, he just loved to be near you and hang out. The unconditional love, admiration, and loyalty he bestowed upon us will be missed always.
I'm continually amazed at the incredible range of people that read the Legion.
Moving into a newly built home is always far more hassle than you expect. Good luck and everything.
From: Smallville Sector : Greater Metropolis | Registered: Jun 2004
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quote:Originally posted by Nightchangeling: Chip, I'm sorry about Thor. Having had many pets over the years, I can still remember losing each one. It's a tough loss to deal with.
I did see and enjoy your Iron Man inks. Let us know what your next project is.
Thnaks for the kind words.
As for the IM work, I haven't even seen the issue yet as Marvel never sent me any comps, and their aren't even any comic book shops down here...I mean NOTHING.
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Hey Chip, so sorry to hear about your friend Thor. My girls, Daisy and Della, are part of my family, and it must be a huge emotional loss. Good luck, and with the house too.
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From: The land of toys and stinky diapers!!! | Registered: Sep 2003
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Sorry to hear you lost Thor Chip. Caroline and I just lost the last of our older generation of cats this week. Beuregard, who had turned 18 on the 21st. It is hard but hopefully you can move on and cherish the memories you have.
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Hey Chip! Wow, your story about losing Thor really got to me! I'm so sorry! My beagle/bassett is getting kinda old. I'm dreading his passing.
I see your posts at Digital Webbing now and then. Glad to see you here. I'm sure you realize that once a Legion creator, always a Legion creator to us!
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