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June 1, 2008 | 140 Comments

I'm writing this because I won't be able to access the internet for about a week. My father has just passed away so I'm now back home and there's lack of internet access here. I have prepared some alternative posts scheduled to be posted in the next few days but it's likely that I won't be able to post new episodes review until the 12th of June. I'm sorry about this but I'll try to review something if I do have an extended access to the internet.

Posted by Garten
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June 1, 2008 | yakitate wrote:

I'm sorry for your loss. Hang in there.

June 1, 2008 | Sasa wrote:

In such a situation, I don't think anybody would complain if you'd take a week or more off to spend with your family.

I wish you all the best.

June 1, 2008 | cruzceleste wrote:

Really sorry about your father, I wish you and your familly peace and all the best...

June 1, 2008 | KyoshiroM wrote:

I'm terribly sorry for your loss. My condolences. Be strong Garten. Take care :*

June 1, 2008 | Jackjack wrote:

My condolences are with you. I will keep your father in my prayers.

June 1, 2008 | Mercurius wrote:

I'm very sorry for your loss. I wish you and your family well in this time of mourning.

June 1, 2008 | riz wrote:

Sorry to hear about your dad.

June 1, 2008 | Magi wrote:

I'm so sorry for you and your family. You have every right to take time off, so don't worry about it. Take care of yourself.

June 1, 2008 | lindakiki wrote:

I'm sorry about your dad , take care

June 1, 2008 | 相棒 wrote:

Oh my gosh, I'm so sorry. Take care of yourself.

June 1, 2008 | folckhart wrote:

My condolences.

June 1, 2008 | mary wrote:

I hope the best for you and your family! Please, take as much time as you need.

June 1, 2008 | Hafizan wrote:

My condolences. Take care.

June 1, 2008 | mary wrote:

I hope the best for you and your family! Please, take as much time as you need.

June 1, 2008 | Ja-Y-Ce wrote:

So sorry to hear about your dad. Pls take care.

June 1, 2008 | Saya wrote:

Sorry to hear that, you have my condolences. Take as much time as you need and take care too.

June 1, 2008 | SanDo wrote:

Sorry.My condolences too.

June 1, 2008 | bebebe wrote:

Sorry to hear, do take care.

June 1, 2008 | Hei wrote:

Sorry to hear that mate..

June 1, 2008 | spitzfan wrote:

so sorry to hear about your loss. please take all the time you need.

June 1, 2008 | Jeff Lawson wrote:

My condolences to you and your family, Garten.

June 1, 2008 | Acchan wrote:

I'm sorry for your loss....

June 1, 2008 | kobashi wrote:

My condolences.

June 1, 2008 | BBOvenGuy wrote:

Dude, take all the time you need. I'm sorry for your loss.

June 1, 2008 | Keiri wrote:

Really sorry to hear the news. My deepest condolences to you and everyone in your family. No hurry, and take care.

June 1, 2008 | RmX wrote:

Condolences. Be sure to take good care of yourself mate.

June 1, 2008 | garnet wrote:

I'm sorry to hear this sad news. Take care yourself and your family too....

June 1, 2008 | Ten wrote:

I'm sorry to hear this, Garten. My condolence to you and your family. Take care.

June 1, 2008 | naz wrote:

O.O
I'm sorry to hear about your sudden events.
I wish you the best in your time of sadness.
Please forget what I sent earlier. ^^;
Take Care Garten

June 1, 2008 | Kaze Nai wrote:

My deepest condolences to you and your family , take good care of yourself and dont worry about us , we understand your situation .... in fact it's good to take a break ... you do post a lot each week ! again take care of yourself Garten & your family too !

June 1, 2008 | traveling through wrote:

I'm so sorry to hear your loss. My deep condolences to you and yours, please take care.

June 1, 2008 | Haesslich wrote:

You have my condolences, along with your family. Take the time you need to handle things - this is supposed to be a hobby after all.

June 2, 2008 | Raven wrote:

Condolences, and i am sorry for your loss

June 2, 2008 | Grace Yip wrote:

Garten, my thoughts are with you and your family.

June 2, 2008 | Angel wrote:

Garten, my sincere condolences to you and your family and friends. Please take as much time as you need. I can't speak for everyone but I'm sure majority of your readers will understand.

Please take care of yourself.

June 2, 2008 | blackcats wrote:

I'm so sorry for your loss.

June 2, 2008 | Hitokiri wrote:

I'm sorry for your loss, take as long as you need.

June 2, 2008 | moochi wrote:

I really appreciate how you still think about your readers when your dad has passed away. Take as much time as you need. Be strong and take care of yourself, you can do it.

June 2, 2008 | Puzzlehead wrote:

I'm sorry that your father has passed. My condolences to you and your family.

June 2, 2008 | Johnny wrote:

I usually never comment but wow...I'm so sorry. My condolences. Feel free to take off for as long as you feel necessary, good sir.

June 2, 2008 | mamo wrote:

stick with your family for now garten , take all the time you need and i am really sorry for your loss.
hang in there

June 2, 2008 | Eradium wrote:

Sorry for your loss. Don't worry about the post thing.

June 2, 2008 | eWa wrote:

my condolences for your loss. take care

June 2, 2008 | Eurion21 wrote:

My condolences on your loss, my prayers are with you.

June 2, 2008 | Kethy wrote:

Sorry for your loss. It must be really hard and I wish you and your family the courage to go through this tough moments. Take care
(A fan of your blog)

June 2, 2008 | PILK wrote:

Very sorry for your loss, but bear up, and my prayers are with you and your family. Tks for thinking abt yr readers, but do take time for yrself now.

June 2, 2008 | Blue wrote:

I'm sorry to hear that. My condolences to you, and your family as well. Don't mind about the blogging, just try to overcome this difficult moment together with the ones you hold dear.

June 2, 2008 | anna_w wrote:

I'm sorry to hear the news. Take care of yourself and don't worry about the site.

June 2, 2008 | crystal wrote:

My sincere condolences about your father. Please take as much time as you need!

My prayers are with you.

June 2, 2008 | Weils wrote:

Sorry to hear about that. Take the time you need with your family to go through this moment.

June 2, 2008 | Kobato00 wrote:

I hope that when you come next time in to the blog we can take a smile from you, please be well, you and your family.

And don't worry it might be a little difficult without your excelents reviews, but we'll make it somehow =3 , take your time.

Read you soon

June 2, 2008 | moony wrote:

i'm so sorry for your loss

June 2, 2008 | meromero wrote:

My condolences about your dad. Don't worry about taking some time off from the blog. Take care!

June 2, 2008 | Sakucita wrote:

omg i'm so sorry for your loss :( i hope you will be well soon.

June 2, 2008 | Jheriko wrote:

My condolences for your loss. Hope your coping well, and just want to let you know how great your blog is

June 2, 2008 | Os wrote:

Garten, you are truly my hero, still thinking about posting even when you're back at home for your father. Take care.

June 2, 2008 | stella wrote:

My condolences to your family and I hope that things will be better for you soon.

June 2, 2008 | toto-d wrote:

Dito, I am sorry for you loss.

June 2, 2008 | Milkberry wrote:

I'm sorry for your lost, Garten. My sincerest condolences to you and your family. God bless.

June 2, 2008 | Torrance wrote:

I'm so sorry about your loss. Have been a fan of your blog but please don't worry about it. Take good care :)

June 2, 2008 | koharu wrote:

I'm sorry about your loss.
Take as much time as you need.
Hang in there mate.

June 2, 2008 | Sara Pandora wrote:

My condolence to you and your family. I hope you'll be strong in this time of grief.

Don't worry about updating. We'll understand.

Take care, take it easy. May God bless you.

June 2, 2008 | Ben wrote:

My god, I'm sorry to hear about your father. Take good care of yourself.

Ben

June 2, 2008 | angel-voice wrote:

Take all the time you need we can understand it.
I'm sorry for your loss.

June 2, 2008 | Piyoko wrote:

I'm so sorry for your lost.
Please don't worry about the blog!
***

June 2, 2008 | Niru wrote:

I am sorry to hear about your dad. my deepest condolences. Stay strong!

June 2, 2008 | Phoebe wrote:

Sorry for you loss. My deepest condolences. Don't worry, stay with your family, as long, as you wish.

June 2, 2008 | Kamila wrote:

I'm so sorry to hear the news Garten. My condolences. Take as long a break as you like. Ganbatte and all the best. Big hug!

June 2, 2008 | Ac wrote:

Condolence to you... Be strong

June 2, 2008 | wrote:

I'm really sorry for your loss Garten, i'm also sad because my parent's wedding godfather has passed away this saturday. I'll be praying for both of them. Be strong.

June 2, 2008 | furato wrote:

My heart goes to you and your family. Take care.

June 2, 2008 | animejunkie18 wrote:

I'm very sorry for your loss. May your father rest in peace.

June 2, 2008 | LELO wrote:

i am so sorry for your loss. please take time to be with your family. and i'd like to take the opportunity to thank you for all the wonderful and informative reviews you've done for us fan community. i read your blog everyweek.

my condolences for your loss.

lelo

June 2, 2008 | garnet_lockheart wrote:

Hang in there and be strong. May His bless with you and your family always. take care..

June 2, 2008 | nipi wrote:

condolences Garten, we wish you and your familly peace.

June 2, 2008 | Hikarii wrote:

My prayers to you and your family.

June 2, 2008 | Resolute wrote:

My condolences.

June 2, 2008 | Hisaya wrote:

My condolences to you and your family. Take some time for yourself and your folks, there's no need to post anything for now, it's more important to take care of yourself first.

June 2, 2008 | Roxie wrote:

I'm so sorry about your dad. Please take your time and dont worry about reviews! Take care of yourself first.

June 2, 2008 | Rob wrote:

really sorry to hear what has happened to you, take your time to grieve.

June 2, 2008 | Gintama wrote:

I'm sorry to hear that. Please make sure you take good care of yourself!

June 2, 2008 | Suhir wrote:

My condolences on your loss. Don't worry about a thing. We'll all be here when you return. Focus on your self and your family.

June 2, 2008 | David wrote:

That is very sad news to hear, i hope you get through this hard.

June 2, 2008 | Alejandro Blanco wrote:

I hope all is well. Be strong. Your fans give you all the support that you need.

Regards,

Alejandro

June 3, 2008 | J wrote:

My condolences on your loss. Take as much time as you need. We'll wait for you.

June 3, 2008 | totali wrote:

You've definitely got more important things to do than run an anime blog right now. Stay good Garten!

June 3, 2008 | Icalurus wrote:

My deepest condolences to you. Take all the time you need.

June 3, 2008 | -k wrote:

my condolences... and take good care... you are in our thoughts

June 3, 2008 | Shiro wrote:

Take as much time as you need Garten. As it's been said, you're in our thoughts.

June 3, 2008 | Georgina wrote:

My condolences to you and your family--don't worry about your blog, your readers will still be here.

June 3, 2008 | shirokiryuu wrote:

I send my condolences to you! Please don't worry about us in your absense!

June 3, 2008 | Lilly wrote:

My deepest condolences to you & your family.. Family comes first.. Take care now.

June 3, 2008 | Stella wrote:

My condolences. Don't worry about the blog!

June 3, 2008 | Sarah wrote:

Don't even think about doing reviews for a while. This is a tough time for you. My deepest condolences for you and your family. Hang in there =)

June 3, 2008 | CJ wrote:

My condolences. You take care...

June 3, 2008 | han wrote:

really sorry to hear that.. my condolences. take care alright~

June 3, 2008 | ling wrote:

My condolences to you and your family..

June 3, 2008 | metatron_220 wrote:

My condolences. I hope you're okay.

June 3, 2008 | pohdo wrote:

I'm so sorry for your loss. My prayers will be for you and your family. I hope that you and everyone will take care and please don't worry about anything else.

June 3, 2008 | Jyun wrote:

My sincere condolences to yourself and your family at this sad time... I'm sure everybody will be looking forward to your return

June 3, 2008 | fujiyuki wrote:

I'm sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.

June 3, 2008 | Edmantra wrote:

Don't worry about the reviews, Garten. My condolences to you and your family. Hope you'll be alright.

June 3, 2008 | muhootsaver wrote:

Sorry for your loss. My condolences. Take care.

June 3, 2008 | Yume-chan wrote:

My condolences.

June 3, 2008 | pandita wrote:

My deep condolences, take care and hang in there. My thoughts are with you and your family.

June 3, 2008 | Des Libre wrote:

My deepest condelences. My prayers are with you.

June 3, 2008 | LuLu wrote:

What are you talking about? Of course you should take time off, especially at a time like this. Anyone who has a problem with that is insane.

Anyway I hope you are OK, take care!

June 3, 2008 | Sakura wrote:

My sincerest condolences.

June 3, 2008 | Max wrote:

...I'm sorry...
Take care, and my best happiness for you.

June 4, 2008 | silver wrote:

Sorry for your loss.Take care.

June 4, 2008 | Ashley wrote:

I'm deeply sorry for your loss. I know how it feels to lose someone.Don't worry about the posting anything, we all understand. Please take care.

June 4, 2008 | Melony wrote:

I'm deeply sorry for your loss. I know how it feels to lose someone.Don't worry about the posting anything, we all understand. Please take care.

June 4, 2008 | christine wrote:

my condolences to you.

June 4, 2008 | 千の風 wrote:

I'm so sorry. Hang in there. しっかりしてね。

June 4, 2008 | Hyourinmaru wrote:

My condolences as well take care man.

June 4, 2008 | Trix wrote:

"Let children walk with Nature, let them see the beautiful blendings and communions of death and life, their joyous inseparable unity, as taught in woods and meadows, plains and mountains and streams of our blessed star, and they will learn that death is stingless indeed, and as beautiful as life." - John Muir

June 4, 2008 | Jason Isenberg wrote:

I'm sorry that has happened to you, it's sad to know someone dear has died. Being your father I would know how it must feel. Though it was my friend who died last few years it still was absolutely painful. I wish you all my best and God bless you my friend.

June 4, 2008 | Lea wrote:

I'm sorry to hear about your father. My prayer for you and your family.

June 4, 2008 | Joyce wrote:

take care.

June 4, 2008 | Chris wrote:

My condolences go out to you and your family. Thank you for everything that you've done for us and we will be here to support you in any way possible.

June 4, 2008 | fisyher wrote:

My condolences to you and your family. Stay strong.

June 4, 2008 | Carol wrote:

So sorry to hear about your loss, Garten. I hope you take comfort when you see all the support everyone has for you. Condolences and Take Care.

June 4, 2008 | nuriko_san wrote:

My deepest condolences to you and your family, take care~
you don't have to rush any reviews till you think its time.

June 4, 2008 | sapphire girl wrote:

my condolences. i hope that you and your family will continue to be strong amidst this.

June 4, 2008 | Kabitzin wrote:

Sorry to hear about your father. I'll also offer my condolences for your loss.

June 4, 2008 | akane kinomoto wrote:

i am very sorry for your loss. My condolences.

June 5, 2008 | Professional Rambler wrote:

My deep condolences for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family, and please take your time in recovering.

June 5, 2008 | Mac wrote:

So sorry for your loss. Just focus on being with your family .

June 5, 2008 | panda wrote:

hey,im sorry to hear about ur loss. do take care yourself. take all the time you want. :)

June 5, 2008 | Michiko wrote:

I'm sorry to hear about that. Condolences to you and your family. Take care.

June 6, 2008 | Calvin wrote:

He wants you to continue to be happy so do that for him.

June 6, 2008 | meadove wrote:

My condolences to you and your family. Take care of yourself.

June 6, 2008 | bluemist wrote:

My deepest condolences. Surely your father in part made you the great person that we see in you even if we are separated by computer screens.

Advanced Happy Father's Day to yours and all of our fathers.

June 7, 2008 | midono wrote:

sorry to hear about your dad...my deepest condolences to you and your family.

June 9, 2008 | S wrote:

My condolences to you and your family. Take care.

June 9, 2008 | Aeldt wrote:

sincerest condolences to you and your family. Take care

June 11, 2008 | Vanessa wrote:

I'm sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family. Take care and don't forget to stay strong.

June 12, 2008 | Ka Wing wrote:

Remember to take care of yourself...

June 13, 2008 | Tsubaki wrote:

really sorry for you... it must be so hard
god bless you! ganbatte

June 16, 2008 | michelle wrote:

i'm so sorry, my heartfelt condolences to you and your family :( *hugs* do take care.


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