Clint & Barnacle

Heaven Now Enjoys My Island Companion

Greetings from the island everyone. Hope all of you are doing well and enjoyed a nice Christmas and New Years with family and friends.

For the first time since living on the island for nearly nine years, I spent Christmas without my first mate, best friend and island companion, my beloved boxer, Barnacle. An evil tumor took Barnacle on December 19 as I held him in my arms on the island, the only place he had lived since being a six week old puppy.

Barnacle truly was like a kid to me – we were together 24/7 for 8 1/2 years, and he loved riding in the boat and golf cart, and chasing cows on the island. He brought me happiness and joy, and always put a smile on my face. I will miss him more than words can describe, and he will forever hold a most special place in my heart, and will never be forgotten.

Thank you to everyone, fellow islanders and beyond, for the kind words and actions of support during this most difficult time. And a special Thank You to my friend, Louis Boldt, for building a wonderful custom resting box for Barnacle, Don Moses for the beautiful grave marker, and to James & Arlene Barnette for the generous donation to the Calhoun County Humane Society in their Memorial section, in remembrance of Barnacle.

My broken heart will eventually heal, and I’ll get another puppy to keep me company and have someone to talk to and spoil, I know that Barnacle would want that as he now watches over me from above. I love you, buddy, and I’ll certainly see you again one day, on the Rainbow Bridge.

At Times The Days Are Gloomy And The Sun Won’t Shine,
Without You Here Brings To Me Sorrow And Strife,
But Then I Remember You Are Only A Whisper Away,
And The Clouds Disappear And My Heart Is Again Full Of Life. . . .

Next month I’ll begin starting my tomato seeds for Spring planting, my favorite time of year. That’s it from the island for now, everyone take care and have a great day.