Newp...thinking of changing my avatar. Yes? Post a cool penny!

lkeigwin · December 3, 2009 4:10PM

My best friend, our beloved rottweiler, 11 years with us, said goodbye a couple of weeks ago. We're empty-nesters and it was pretty hard on my wife and me. My avatar is her. Smart, affectionate, protective (if it came to that)...never met anyone she didn't love.

We decided to move on. Advice from friends. Tonight we picked up our new friend. Eight weeks old. Named her "Penny" in spite of a friend's idea...he wanted us to call her "Scent". LOL.

I'm thinking of a new avatar but feeling guilty.

Post a penny to help me decide...new is great but I really loved the old one.
Lance.

Tortuga · December 3, 2009 4:38PM

Sorry to hear about your old friend. Here's a penny that I hope gives you cheer. Photo by Todd at Bluccphotos.com.

ocon4008 · December 3, 2009 6:18PM

Here is my favorite penny; I hope yours is more valuable.

magikbilly · December 3, 2009 6:26PM

Hi there,

Very sorry for your loss.

I've no pennies to post I am sorry to say, Pr only Merc 10c and Jeff 10c. My only penny is a circ 1941 Lincoln found under my house along with a very original and very black MS Roosevelt 10c placed deliberately in an eastward niche under my house in my foundation during construction in 1947 I believe (some old custom?) which I found recently. Beautiful fairly even jet black with a touch of some sort of grey/blue in the light.
So, in lieu of a coin post maybe a suggestion? I'd not know, but perhaps there is some darside coin or other with 2 cute pups on them that could honor both? The new image would allow you to move on as you say, yet still remember both your trusty pals. Just a thought

Best wishes,
Eric

thisnamztaken · December 3, 2009 7:36PM

I'm sorry for your old friend's departure, Lance. We've gone through that with our pets several times over the years, and it's never easy, and they all will always have their own place in our hearts and memories, as your girl will too. Penny will help you emotionally, and you will know if and when it's time to change avatars, or perhaps to have one of them as your avatar and the other one as a small signature photo for a while.

LeeG · December 3, 2009 8:03PM

I vote yes.

drwstr123 · December 3, 2009 8:42PM

Sorry for your loss.

jsf · December 3, 2009 9:02PM

Good, Pet People. We need more of 'em. My dog of 16 years died back in '98. I haven't run across a replacement.

Oldgrump · December 3, 2009 9:51PM

Hi Lance, I too am sorry for your loss. I've been in your shoes several times in my 57 yrs. I recommend that you not do a thing with your avatar right now. One day you will log on and see the dog you loved and lost and realize that its time to change the picture to your new friend. I believe that you will know instantly when that time is.
Steve
p.s. The puppy is really cute

dsessom · December 3, 2009 10:06PM

Soar like an Eagle, old friend!

Broadstruck · December 3, 2009 10:25PM

DorkGirl · December 4, 2009 6:22AM

We just said goodbye on Monday to one of our fur children. No words to express the pain.

Enjoy your Penny

relicsncoins · December 4, 2009 6:26AM

SkyMan · December 4, 2009 6:30AM

Sorry for your loss.

coinman420 · December 4, 2009 7:51AM

sorry to hear of your loss. only you can decide if its time to change your avatar. my dad`s dog is named Penny so i think its a great name. i decided to post an old penny and a new penny.

PQType · December 4, 2009 8:13AM

Sorry to hear about your loss. The last pup ( a poodle)I lost was 17 years old. (Sam, (she) was the 3rd to go in my life) Do what you feel right is for you. When the time come you will know...... Penny will help you through this tough time...... They truly are our best friends... PQ

waterzooey · December 4, 2009 8:25AM

I like cool Pennies:

I like this one as it has a planchet flaw at 7

One of my matties

Image Courtesy of Robec!

Reverse!

Just a few I have up loaded

JRocco · December 4, 2009 8:41AM

That is always tough.
I put down my black lab a few months ago and my 17 year old daughter
just looked at me after the injection and said through tears "I just lost my best friend"

Wow, just made me cry all over again....

coinnut · December 4, 2009 8:53AM

Sorry for your loss Lance. I have been there too. I can't post a Lincoln until I buy a new camera but here's something I still have on file that you may get a kick out of.

NotSure · December 4, 2009 9:36AM

So sorry to hear of the loss, as it literally brought tears to my eyes. My family and I are still grieving over the loss of our 'bestest boy' in June...the hurt never goes away. Consider yourself fortunate you were able to laugh, play, and love for 11 years. Ours passed after only 3 1/2. I can't say it will get better....it won't....it's just different. We rescued our new friend, a 1 year old who was abused, and while the hole in your heart can never be repaired, giving your new friend a chance, and experiencing a different type of laughter, playing and loving can be very rewarding.

It'll never dry the tears, or heal the heartbreak, but it can and does make you feel a warm inside, as well as alive, again. Things can never be the same, but they can be just as good in a vastly different way. Again, my most sincere condolences.

edited to add.....keep the avatar.....it will always remind you of the good times. Sure, it will make you sad to see, but then you'll remember that your old friend never made you sad (except when you had to clean up those steamy piles....

)

edited again......what an adorable new friend you got!!!!!

Swampboy · December 4, 2009 9:36AM

Lance, the title of one of my favorite songs suggests itself......

"Always trust your Heart"

Gil

renman95 · December 4, 2009 9:40AM

"woodie"

DCW · December 4, 2009 11:02AM

Here's one of my favorites, 1935 Doubled Die Obverse:

Love that '31-D, by the way!

coinbuf · December 4, 2009 11:03AM

Very sorry about your loss Lance. We lost our first puppy; well she was still a puppy at heart

; a little over a yr ago. Its hard but here is something bright and shinny to usher in the new.

robec · December 4, 2009 12:51PM

My heart goes out to you Lance. I know what you feeling. One thing I know Penny has found a dream home.

Goldbully · December 4, 2009 12:56PM

Lance, Penny is a real beauty......I've always loved you avatar......so sorry for your loss!!!!

Bought her raw.....just like your new addition!!!

ThePennyLady · December 4, 2009 1:25PM

I'm very sorry to hear about your sweet rotty's passing. Losing a beloved pet is truly one of the hardest things to deal with, next to the loss of a loved human being of course. We too lost our beautiful German Shepherd Mc a few years ago and still haven't gotten over it. We thought about getting a new puppy, but I travel a lot now and the kids are out of the house on their own, so it would be too hard to have a puppy home alone so much. But I think getting a new puppy does help fill that empty hole in your heart. In any event, here's one of my most beautiful pennies just for your new Penny!

TomB · December 4, 2009 1:41PM

I'm sorry to read of your loss. The last of our four cats is declining rather rapidly these days and I can only imagine how our two little girls, ages four-and six-years old, will feel when Squeeky passes.

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Justacommeman · December 6, 2009 1:48PM

So sorry Lance. I've had to put down two dogs ( Cosmos and Kramer) and it just sucks

MJ

pakasmom · December 6, 2009 2:24PM

You've have a rough run of loss lately, Lance.

And I'm very sorry to read this news...

On a positive note: as someone who trains dogs for search and rescue, I like your friend's wit and suggestion. So maybe "Scent" can be Penny's middle name?

She's a beautiful puppy. And maybe your old friend has "sent you Penny Scent" to ease your pain...

lkeigwin · December 6, 2009 2:27PM

Thanks for the kind words, everyone. And the incredible pennies! What amazing beauty and variety.

The new addition is a handful. I hope I'm not too old for this!

Lance.

Justacommeman · December 6, 2009 2:34PM

OMG!!! What a face...............I'm in love with your pup

MJ

PonyExpress8 · December 6, 2009 3:03PM

I know totally how you feel. Lost my best buddy about 2 months ago. Not quite 2 years old from acute pancreatitis. Very sudden and unexpected. I will probably get a new pup in a few months. Your new little one is a cutie. And my condolences for your loss as well. It's very hard.

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ChrisRx · December 6, 2009 4:22PM

Sorry about your loss

It's tough I know but think of how good a life that dog had because of you.

NotSure · December 6, 2009 4:25PM

Well, letting the young 'un hang out with 'Triumph the Insult Comic Dog' is interesting! No wonder she's a handful already!

illini420 · December 6, 2009 5:07PM

Bummer! Cute new pup though.

SeattleSlammer · December 8, 2009 11:16AM

Tortuga, that's one hell of a 31-D! Love it.

Lance, very sorry about your beloved pet....but it sounds like she was well loved. I've lost a couple myself and it's horrible.

Newp...thinking of changing my avatar. Yes? Post a cool penny!

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