Piet,
I'm sorry to hear about Laker. Losing a dog is so hard. I still get sad thinking about the family dogs I grew up with and how they are long gone. Take heart in knowing that your furry friend left you with many happy times and good memories to look back on.
A bowl dedicated to...
Those are nice! I think I might try my hand at carving one next time I'm outside puffing.
Don't you need to have a grey beard, overalls, and a rocking chair to carve while pipe smoking though? :lol: