I am looking for the return address of some readers who sent me beautiful notes and gifts when Dozer crossed the rainbow bridge. If you sent one of the cards or items pictured in this post, please contact me on lookingfor@recipetineats.com so I can thank you properly! 🥰
When the internet became real-world kindness
It’s been 3 months and 9 days since I said goodbye to Dozer. Everybody knew I’d fall apart. What no one expected, least of all me, was the incredible outpouring of support that followed – emails, messages, cards, letters, flowers, and gifts sent from readers around the world.
Every email, message and comment I received mattered, and carried me through some very sad days. The kindness so many of you showed by taking the time to write and reach out made this fast-paced virtual online world feel far more real and human than I ever could have imagined
It is something I will never take for granted and will always be grateful for. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart.
Looking for readers
As I’ve been working my way through sending thank you notes, I’ve realised I’m missing return addresses for some of the beautiful notes and gifts that were mailed to me. Labels that got washed away in the rain, some items got separated from envelopes, and others didn’t have return addresses that I could see.
So today, I’m doing something a little unusual – a post to try to find the kind people who took the time to send mail to me, but whose return addresses I don’t have, so I can properly thank them.
I know it might sound extreme to some people to dedicate a whole post to finding a handful of people – but this is me, it’s how I roll, and I’d be doing this post even if I was looking for just one reader.
Was this from you?
If you recognise a card or item listed as yours and would be comfortable providing me with your postal address, please email your details to lookingfor@recipetineats.com!
1. Flowers from karen in geelong
This was the first gift that arrived for Dozer when he was at the vet hospital, from Karen in Geelong. I kept them in a basket attached to a beeping machine Dozer was hooked up to. Nice decorative touch to the ICU, I thought! 🥰 He loved them so much, even in his unwell state, he had a lick to check if they were edible. That was my Dozer. 🥰
2. friendship bracelets
These actually arrived in December but between Christmas holidays, annual leave then Dozer being hospitalised, I didn’t receive them until the day I said goodbye to him. I’ve worn them almost every day since. Thank you Christine, Monique and Harriet. These are extra special to me.
3. ADORABLY WONKY DONKEY
Robyn told me to give him a squeeze when I felt sad, and he’d bring me comfort. I have been doing as suggested! ❤️
4. t-shirt and toy
From Donna, a plush and t-shirt that made me laugh!
5. charm from kate
Helium balloon card and gold necklace with a charm from Kate. I’ve been wearing the necklace every single day. ❤️
6. BEAUTIFUL MESSAGE from emily-rose
Thank you for taking the time to write and post this card to me, Emily-Rose. It’s so nice to receive mail in the letterbox that’s not a bill! ❤️
7. A THOUGHTFUL CARD from bonnie
Thank you for your thoughtful message and card, Bonnie. Acts of kindness like this meant so much to me during such a sad time. ❤️
8. FLOWERS DELIVERED TO RTM
The lovely native arrangement below was delivered to RTM with a handwritten card but no name. The only clue I have is that the flowers were delivered from Sydney Flowers in North Ryde. Was this from you?
9. A COOKBOOK FROM MARTIN
A beautiful, hefty (!) cookbook by the late great Greg Malouf, gifted by Martin from Hornsby Heights. Martin, I grew up in Asquith, next door!
10. FLOWERS LEFT OUTSIDE RTM FOR DOZER
To the beautiful, kind people who left flowers for Dozer outside RTM, I would love to know who you are so I can thank you properly. (On a separate note, I am sad to report the flower thief is back to his/her naughty ways. 😢 I am seriously contemplating putting a camera out the front of RTM!)
Are you missing from The List?
If you sent me a letter, flowers or gift and provided a return address, keep an eye out on your mailbox in the coming week! If you sent me something and your item is not listed above, and you do not receive post from me in the next fortnight, please contact me on lookingfor@recipetineats.com with a description of what you sent so I can try to track it down. ❤️
Special note to SASH and the team who were there with me at the end
I haven’t forgotten you. Not for a second. In truth, yours are the hardest notes for me to write because what you did for Dozer, and for me, meant so much that I genuinely don’t know where to begin. It feels too important to reduce to words that don’t feel enough. But I will. ❤️
– Nagi x
Remembering Dozer
Today two years ago. This series of photos is exactly how I want to remember Dozer. ❤️
It’s that time of year when we’re well on our way into winter, so you’d think I might have skipped the regular beach visits, especially given it was a decent trek after I moved away from the Northern Beaches.
But nope. On went the puffy jacket, thermal leggings and gumboots, and off we’d go into the chilly winds. The beach was where he was happiest, and there was no way I was going to deprive him of that. ❤️
These photos were taken by Rob Palmer for Tonight. We took a LOT of photos on that day! Dozer really got used to being in front of the lens. 🥰 It came with the job!
Hello Nagi, I wasn’t one of the wonderful tribute to Dozer senders, but I find this love pouring support fantastic . Dozer was my long time Australian doggy friend !!I do miss him too. I learned so many things about Australia and Australian way of life through both of you !
The photos are beautiful, A walk with your dog is always a great walk 😘 !
We never forget our fur babies. It is such a heart breaking time when they leave us after being part of our family for years. Take care Nagi. Time does help but life never feels quite the same again.
Unfortunately I did not know Dozer as I joined your website after he passed on.
However I am truly sorry about your loss.
Just to say I love your recipes.
Just beautiful you were an amazing Mummy to Dozer
Oh Nagi what a beautiful email and the amazing adorable funny Dozer 😍 🐶🐾💔 😪🌟.
What a beautiful tribute to Dozer he will always be by your side watching from the rainbow 🌈 Bridge.
Keep twinkling Dozer 🌟.
I hope you are doing ok ish 💕.
Love hugs & paws from England
Mandy and George 🐶🐾
( nearly 11 year old 45kg German shepherd the love of our lives . He’s gets called “Dozy” as he’s not your typical GSD just a big fluff ball! X
Dearest Nagi. This warmed my heart! The whole RTE community has been by your side every step of the way. I didn’t send anything via mail, only a comment on your site, but what lovely thoughts people have. Like many others, I scroll straight down to Dozer every time a post comes in from you or JB. It is a wonderful way to keep Dozer with you. I miss my beloved golden border collie Zen every single day and he died just over 4 years ago. So, I know you never ever let go of them and the memories you share.
Lots of love Connie ❤️ 🐾🐾
I thought the email was spam ….. but glad it wasn’t. Lots of lively people out there!
They never leave us. They are safely tucked in our hearts. I’m so glad we all had the opportunity to meet Dozer (recipes have been a delightful extra) and travel this journey with you Nagi. We know the joy and the heartache.
My faith in humans is somewhat restored on seeing this outpouring of love and care for you and Dozer. It is still a beautiful world. xx
Karen from Geelong, you are a legend and definitely give Karen’s everywhere a good name😊
That’s because we love Dozer and Nagi 💛🧡 you are also very kind to us your RTÉ recipe lovers
Someone’s cutting onions around here, that’s for sure.
Such a lovely and thoughtful post, and such lovely memories of Dozer. And wonderful evidence that the world is still full of thoughtful, decent people. ❤️❤️
Hello Nagi ,
I’m sad to say none of the wonderful cards, gifts , pictures are not from me .
I didn’t have your info to send anything .
I did send prayers & love in comment section …. I know how deeply this broke your heart ….,but Dozer knew how deeply you loved him.
Hold on to all these wonderful memories of all your adventures tomorrow .
Everytime I got an email from you , I jump to the Dozer section to see his new adventure and smile ❤️❤️🌟
I was not one of those who had the common sense to be personal – but it is wonderful to see the warmth which did arrive on your doorstep! Am glad you have already found one of the warm and wonderful people who targeted you. Am just softly smiling at the worldwide friendship ring you have created . . . a place where we all want to come to let our hair down . . . oh, yeah . . . there are those recipes also, but . . . all my love . . .
Nagi I have no doubt you feel you are so blessed to have Dozer in your life for the years you did, but he was also very lucky to have you. Just reading your post today shows what a kind considerate person you are. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if every pet could be loved like that?
I thought of you and your beloved Dozer when I heard the song by Conor McGuinty., Goodbye my old Friend.
You fill me with awe Nagi, even in your time of grief you noticed, took stock of, and remembered gifts of kindness. That in itself is a massive achievement, little own trying to track down everyone to thank them. Loving how you roll girl! Let’s hope there are more of you in every corner of the world. With love from an extended family who loves your food!!!
Hi Nagi,
Lovely post today. Dozer was all life, as are you.
Living in Ryde area 4o years I knew the locations you were mentioning re the homeless man and others.
Our 17 year old miniature poodle Buddy, is nearing his rainbow, Lot’s of tears then.
Warm wishes
Dennis
Oh Nagi, what beautiful words. We have not one but two goldens and can feel your pain….
I am glad Dozer had a great life and was loved beyond measure, and I can imagine the joy of being good taster extraordinaire.
You have amazing memories and the joy of being HIS hooman. Xxx
No .. as much as i was saddened for you Nagi i didn’t send anything.
Christine x
That is a lovely photoshoot of you and Dozer Nagi. Rob Palmer really captured Dozer’s joy of life at the beach. I especially loved the second and third photos of him. You can see in the brightness of his eyes and his ears pricked forward that he was in his happy place 🤗💕🐕
Such special memories
Beautiful photos – Heartbroken for you now that Dozer has passed on. Know how you feel as I lost my beautiful ‘Beau’ (Golden Retriever) some years ago.
The wonderful memories of Dozer will remain (eventually without the hurt). XX