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Apr 14Liked by Peter Suderman

At my next gathering:

GUEST: “John, this is _delicious_! This isn’t just an Old Fashioned, what _is_ this??”

ME: “Well let me •sniff• tell ya about it,… •begins sobbing•…

(Which I think would be a worthy tribute.)

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A worthy tribute indeed.

I hope that many people can enjoy it without crying. I'm not sure I'll ever be able to.

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I was just thinking the same. 💔

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Apr 14Liked by Peter Suderman

We don’t deserve them, but they love us anyway. They are always gone too soon. My heartfelt condolences.

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Apr 14Liked by Peter Suderman

Pics of Blake have been a real treat. Nothing beats the love of a good dog.

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Apr 14Liked by Peter Suderman

Terribly sorry for your loss. Dogs give so much and ask so little.

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Apr 14Liked by Peter Suderman

My deepest condolences, Peter. Pets are family, and though we go into pet ownership understanding their lives will be relatively brief, it still hurts to lose a member of the family.

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Apr 14Liked by Peter Suderman

Sorry to hear you lost such a wonderful companion. Raising a glass for Blake, The Big Guy, Big Handsome.

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Apr 14Liked by Peter Suderman

Dude you’ve got me crying. Gone too soon; it seems like we’ve followed him through your column. And herself must be shocked as well.

Making a Big Handsome tonight for sure.

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Apr 14Liked by Peter Suderman

I’m so sorry, Peter. This is a heartbreaking post and a beautiful remembrance😢

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Apr 14Liked by Peter Suderman

My black lab, Agatha, comes with me every time I go to my bar as she knows I’ll give her some ice. I love the ritual and she does too. Sorry for your loss Peter.

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All dogs are the best dogs. But a bar dog is the best of the best.

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Apr 14Liked by Peter Suderman

Cheers to dogs with human names, and if there is any silver lining to the grief-cloud, you look like you’ve got many more generations of dogdadding ahead of you. Don’t let that hole in your heart remain empty for too long, and thank you for your transparency in celebrating him.

What a fucking gut punch. So so sorry for his departure.

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Apr 14Liked by Peter Suderman

So sorry for your loss Peter. Even thinking about losing a dog gives me despair. I hope you can find peace soon. 🙏

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Apr 14Liked by Peter Suderman

What a good boy he was. Cheers.

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Apr 15Liked by Peter Suderman

I am so sorry for your loss of Blake. It is such a hard thing. I have enjoyed seeing his photos over the years that I have been a member. It is possible that his photos had a role in my my decision to become a member! I am a dog + cocktail person as well and will toast you and him the next time I have a great cocktail.

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He was so handsome, so photogenic. But the Big Gal is quite pretty herself. And she'll be in every newsletter. Thank you for the kind words.

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Apr 23Liked by Peter Suderman

I am looking forward to meeting Big Gal.

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Apr 15Liked by Peter Suderman

Condolences Peter; words feel clumsy at times like this but I know the ache your heart is feeling and the yawning void that is left when you lose a canine companion. RIP Blake.

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Apr 19Liked by Peter Suderman

I have been a devoted reader of your blog for a long time and have enjoyed so many of your awesome cocktails and learned so much from your thoughtful way of teaching the art of mixing. But this post brought tears to my eyes. You were very blessed to have such a friend with you to share your time in the basement bar. My prayers for you, your family, and your other big dog!

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Apr 16Liked by Peter Suderman

Sounds like a great drink and a great life for Blake, wishing you and your family the best

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