Mr. Draplin,

I just started reading your blog a few weeks ago looking for some design ideas. I’m so sorry for your loss, but it will get easier. Also, you should get more dachshunds. Not to replace Gary, but generally because they are awesome creatures. I got the most incredible dachshund at age 6, possibly rivaling Gary’s awesomeness. I had that mutt till I was 24 freaking years. Now we got a black and tan, and a chocolate. So when it’s time, there’s a lotta good dachshunds out there that need a sweet home and all the love you can give :)