Bill... you don't know how distraught I am learning about the early departure from this life of your dear, old friend Blackie. Tears are dripping from my eyes as I type this... they are dripping onto my keyboard... can I get electrocuted? One of the unfortunate things about Blackie going to "croc heaven" is the fact that the dog and cat population will increse now on the island.

Has an autopsy been performed yet? Will there be photos? Of course I am claiming rights to the movie deal, "Blackie, We Hardly Knew Ya"

Ernie, can we have a memorial at our party? We can take up a collection and send it to Bill, and that money can be used to erect a Blackie statue right in the middle of the cut.

Wait!! How about authentic Blackie purses and shoes for sale at the party?

Oh the inhumanities.....
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