Hello, Benjamin from Brother’s Campfire here.
Things have taken a sad turn for me. Armando, the swashbuckling alpha goose of backyard, had his fateful end the other day. After consulting several veterinarians, a biologist, a doctor, and Colorado State University, I determined that he had to be put down.
When I first got Armando, I had to separate him as he was pecking all of the ducks. He did not like the arrangement and intuitively changed his behavior.
I purchased Armando to be a watchdog of sorts for our back yard and he lived up to it. His good habits outweighed the bad and the 13 other birds followed his lead.
Any time I had to examine a bird, I was glad I had a good report with Armando as he would attack anything that got in the way of his girls.
Unfortunately, this boldness caught up with him as he tried to attack the neighbor’s dog, who outweighed him by about 50 pounds.
For the sake of my more sensitive readers, I will spare the specifics.
We were devastated by this turn of events. This was unexpected, and I had plans for Armando to be a companion for Trumpet, my female goose.
I will miss my friend Armando.
It wasn’t supposed to happen this way. He was supposed to be the next generation of geese at Willow Manor.
I am so done with 2020.
Author: Benjamin
Benjamin Thiel is a community leader, urban farmer, and author of The Ongoing Tale at Brothers Campfire. He might know a guy...
Life is tough!
It is. Armando lived a full, quick 6 months.
I am so sorry for Armando 😟
Indeed, 2020 is playing it’s tough game till the end. Take care friend.
Thank you. Take care as well, Shooting Nebula.
“A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.” It is a sign of your character that you take such good care of your animals and go to the great lengths you did. Armando died as a hero.
Thank you.
Me too I’m ready for 2020 to be over!!😭
I’m sorry.😔
Thank you Hannah Calintina. That means a lot coming from you.
I am so sorry. 2020 is not the best.
Thank you Azilde Elizabeth. 2020 has been hard.
It has. Take it easy.
You as well. I want us to collectively get through this Covid
Again, I am so sorry. It has been heavy on my mind since you told me, nephew. I am grieving with you. I completely agree with everything my brother just said. He was truly a hero and your friend. Take care…
You as well.
Thanks…🙏
Sorry to read this 🤍
Thank you Douryeh.
Deepest condolences. It’s always hard to lose a friend. Just remember that grief is love with no where to go and that love will find it’s way to another eventually and will ease the pain.
Basil, those are very sweet words. Thank you.
On a different note, thank you for taking the time to reply to each and every comment on your blog. A lot of people don’t do that. Goes to show how compassionate a person you are. Stay well. Stay safe.
Basil, I want to genuinely connect with folks. I appreciate the compliments very much. If you need something, let me know.
Hello Benjamin,
I feel sorry for you because you lose a friend.
A being you could count on, a unique relationship that is priceless.
I wish you to get better and that this sorrow turns into a happy and gracious memory for all the good times you have lived together.
Corinne
Thank you Corinne. He was a pretty nifty little guy. Have a beautiful day!
Awww crap….
So sorry to hear. Poor Armando and his bravado.
Thank you Zoewiezoe. He was fiesty.
This is sad. 2020 is so full of sudden changes to everyone. Take care of yourself. ❤️❤️❤️
It was a sudden change, that is for sure. Take care of yourself as well!
I’m so sorry for the loss of Armando x
Thank you. He was my little buddy and he kept the other birds from fighting.
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Thanks!
Sorry – that must have been upsetting to deal with.
I was upset to be sure. I get attached to my birds sometimes. He was like a pet dog to me.
Sorry for your loss, Benjamin.
Thank you Michael Wills. I really liked the guy. He had spunk.
That’s really sad. I’m sorry. 😟
VVN
Thank you Carax and VanNuys. I will miss him.
RIP Armando. You did your part now let nature do hers.
It was a sad day. Indeed it is time to move forward as well.
Condolences for your loss. Our son and his wife lost a favourite bunny over the holidays. Even we shed a tear. Stay well. Allan
Thanks Allan. Sorry for the loss.
🖤🖤
Thank you, Charmer.
You’re most welcome my friend.
Much love to you all 🖤
And to you and yours as well.
🖤🖤
I am so sorry. Poor Armando! Thinking of you during this time of loss.
Thank you Robyn. Very thoughtful of you.
Sad. So sorry.
Thank you.
oh soooo sorry foir the loss of your dear Armando!!! 🤗❤️ sad..
Thank you Cindy.
You’re so welcome🙏
😢😢😭
I know…. It was tough to process.
I hope this Scripture passage comforts your family, bro, especially v.21.
Romans 8.19-21
19 For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the sons of God. 20 For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of him who subjected it, in hope 21 that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to corruption and obtain the freedom of the glory of the children of God. 🦢🦢
Why thank you for the word of encouragement, Cooking Flip!
Benjamin, so sorry for the loss of Armando. <3
Thank you Cheryl. He was bigger than life and lived fast.
I’m so horribly sorry for your loss!
Thank you, Bubbles.
ahhhh
I know. It was rough.
That sucks. I’m sorry.
Me too. Thank you.
I’m with you bro…
I know you are! That is why you are my favorite!
So sorry about Armando. He was fearless.
And he died like he lived. When I went out to get him, he ran interference to keep me away from his ladies, despite being mortally wounded. Thank you Salsa!
We’re all done with 2020! Just had the second earthquake in this week here today and it was quite bad across the border in Croatia. My condolences for your feathery friend.
Are you and yours safe?
Yes, it wasn’t bad here, just scary. A 100 km away there was a lot of damage and even some lives lost.
That is awful. Yes, 2021 needs to get here soon!
Hopefully it will be more merciful.
Hopefully.
Oh, sinto muito pelo Armando! Que o ano comece melhor! Feliz Ano Novo!
Gracias.
🦆😇🤗
I am so sorry to hear that 🙁
I know. It was really sad. I appreciate you stopping by.
Oh my. I am so so sorry for your loss… it must have been very traumatic. Clearly you cared for him so lovingly and did all you could. He died a warrior’s death… brave bird. What a lovely way you wrote about him. I’m sure he’s smiling from goose heaven. Sending lots of love to you and your family xoxoxo
Lia, he died doing what boy geese do. He had his beak torn off and stared death in the eye. Thank you for your heartfelt words!
Woah… that is graphic. I’m very sorry to hear it. You’re welcome.
I am sorry .. I did not mean to offend.
It’s okay. I’m one of those “more sensitive readers”… and it was clear from the photo what had likely happened. Sincere condolences 💛
Oh dear. I misread my audience. Sigh.
😔
I am sorry to hear this.
Me as well. Thank you for your condolences.
RIP Armando
It was tough to put him down. I was really attached to him. Thank you for stopping by. 😟
Sorry for your loss. :_(
Thank you.
sorry for your loss…so sad.
I know, right? I was crushed. Thank you for your condolences.