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!
Dear Nagi,
I posted a condolence message on your site.
I have had the company of good dog companions during my life. I know how much we love our dogs, what joy & fun we have at their antics & the comfort of their empathetic nature,
I so much enjoyed the “Life of Dozer” on your website. It was a delight to read.
I hope you’ll fall in love with another dog one day.
Best wishes,
Maria
Your lovely DOzer is a cherished soul. I have heartfelt tears rolling down my face as I write. I adore your posts and truly miss Dozer – a lot. I have two fur babies myself and yet deeply feel your loss. May you always cherish his memories and lots of pictures to ease your pain. I firmly believe we will be reunited one way or another – in heaven. Many warm hugs and smiles as you continue to feel his warmth and personality close at hand. With much love and hugs, Angela Weiland
Hello Nagi, I came to your channel only about 1.5 yrs ago and enjoyed only a short time with you and Dozer. I cried over all your posts as he was leaving, I cried today over this post. I am so sorry for the loss of your gorgeous companion. I love food blogs and am not fond of cooking. I have subscribed to only 2, and you are one of them. Thank you for all you bring to our internet community. I am not sure that I haven’t made many of your recipes, but there is so much warmth in your email and newsletters that I could not resist subscribing. You and your posts are like old friends now. Take good care and keep on loving.
Gosh ,I am so so sorry to hear of the passing of beautiful Dozer .
May you be comforted by his energetic and loving memory ❤️ From Guyana 🇬🇾
I love Dozer. We lost our golden girl around the same time (almost 13 years old). My heart aches every single day. Seeing Dozer reminds me of her, and I understand your pain. He was such a beautiful boy – so part of the family unit. Hugs to you. My Sculley will find Dozer over the bridge I’m sure. And they’ll find snacks together.
Hi Nagi, I’m a follower of Dozer and you and was really sad for both of you when he became ill. The first time he kind of recovered I was happy that all was well watching the posts that followed. But then he relapsed and it made me so sad watching your posts to the end of his beautiful life.
I may have sent email condolences… I don’t remember but I’m so glad to see your fans around the world have supported you so well. It’s brought tears to my eyes reading your post today.
Stay blessed and keep doing what you do. Sending hugs. 🥰
These beautiful photos of Dozer & you he was so happy & made you so happy I grew up with Labradors so did my children. . What lovely memories my heart breaks for you sending love xx❤️
Dear Nagi,
I am crying again all over after reading your posts and looking at the photos of Dozer. I am so glad that you received so much support. We were all grieving with you. You were an amazing Mum to Dozer and gave him the best life possible. You are a wonderful human being! Be brave.
Lots of love,
Teresa
I always loved seeing Dozer in your posts. I am crying as much now as when he passed. The pics of him loving the beach are such a beautiful tribute to him and also to you as such a dedicated mum to him. Thank you for all you bring to so many lives around the world! You are a gift!!
I was so sorry for you when I heard about Dozer you must be so lost without him as he was family. I never sent anything just left a comment but the gifts you received where so thoughtful. Take care remember he is with you every day ❤️
I sent only an email at the time but I think of you frequently and wonder how you are managing in your great grief. I totally understand how painful your loss must be … Dozer was so VERY special. And so are you! All the love that poured out is proof of that. You have a whole world thinking of you and sending love and good wishes for you. Thank you for sharing with all of us how much the messages and gifts have meant to you. You and Dozer always remain in our hearts.
Hi Nagi, I just saw your post. I’m so sorry to hear that Dozer crossed the rainbow bridge. You may not have gotten to spend the rest of your life with him, but he got to spend the rest of his life with you. Thinking of you and sending love as you remember your beautiful furry companion ♥️ x
As if we didn’t already know what a lovely and gracious person you are. It’s no wonder that people all over the world wanted to lessen your grief/pain
I am reading this at 6AM in Mississauga, ON, Canada and am in tears, again. 💔
Went down to give my Luna a big hug.
Dogs are the best! ❤️
They’re not from me, but this is so sweet for you to make this post! Hang in there.
I just wrote a message on this form
Not any of the above that sent cards or soft toys I’m an Australian Cypriot living in Cyprus at the moment… and I learned to cook with your videos But lm still not that great with blending flavours Come do cookery sessions here! lol 😂
I didn’t realise you lost Dozer, I’m so sorry 😢 no pain like it. I’ve been a fan since I found the Kuku paka recipe and am eager to try the tuna carpaccio recipe. It’s my favourite starter in restaurants but I had no idea how to make it. Thank you.
Nothing leaves a hole in your heart like a dog. What a privilege to have Dozer’s company for so many years and to be with him at the end.
Im so sorry about dozer im a little behind on the news its such a hard loss losing a family pet/member. Sending you love
Think of you and Dozer every day. I’m loving the pics of him, so keep them coming. Nearly 4 years, since my gorgeous Labrador passed, and I still have his box of toys in my living room. I feel your pain, but the joy of the memories too. Sending love from Merseyside, England. Xxx