Marcy Has Died

Thanks everyone for the kind words and thanks to everyone for the emails and cards. It doesn't help me from going insane but it does remind me that when I get out of this funk we will have great fun together. It also reminds me that i am not alone and I am thankful to have all of you as friends. That said I can not sleep. I was awake all night and I am really pissed off. I abandon the group ride last night just to make myself feel even more alone. I am self destructing. I just need some sleep. How the f@#$#@ do I get it? HOW? I tried getting drunk ... makes me think even more. Does rambling on here work? Who knows, but what else do I have to do?

Hey Bill, Devastated is how I imagine you feel and I know you've heard it from a million good friends so far, but hang in there. Sten informed me of your situation. Hoping to see you in Missoula, your home turf, this weekend for the Bitteroot Race. But I understand if you don't make it. If you make it, look for the Mule train. Typically someone will say something so ridiculous or assinyne that one can only laugh, seeing as the one saying it was probably trying to make a serious cosmical or other serious science point, but really f'd it up. Again, sorry. Really hope we can give you some team support. Cheers....as many as possible Ben

Bill - I'm so sorry to learn of Marcy's accident. She was such a cool dog. At one point during the race this past weekend, I noticed she was struggling to reach a fallen potato chip -- but her leash was just 1/2 inch to short. I pushed the potato chip within her reach, and then sat in the dirt and petted her for a good 15 minutes. She was very content to lay her head in my lap and soak-up the attention. It's great that you were able to take her with you while racing. She obviously lived a very happy, active life. -Rich

Bill, I'm so very sorry to hear about Marcy. I just met the two of you at the 8 hours of labor on Saturday and stopped to talk to her every time Rich was out riding one of his laps. It was great to race with you and I hope the support you're getting from friends and family helps you through this tough spot. Jim

Bill, I'm so sorry you lost Marcy. She was a great dog. You took great care of Marcy. It will take time, but you will feel better. Marcy knew you loved her. I'm so sorry.

Son I'm so sorry I can't be there with you. If I had the money I'd be there in a second. Marcy was a great companion and she will be missed.

Bill, I'm so sorry for your loss. Marcy was a lucky dog to have you as a partner in her many adventures. Everyone that knew her will miss her too.

Bill, This was hard to read. Like I said yesterday it is hard to even think of you without Marcy being in the picture. Sorry.

Bill, Our family is sorry to learn about Marcy. We enjoyed many a race camping with her. ~the Thayers

Bill, I'm really saddened to learn of Marcy's passing.

I don't know you, or Marcy personally, but follow your blog from time to time. I've always enjoyed the photos of Marcy that you post, and am deeply saddened to read of her passing. I am sorry for your loss.