We lost a little friend today.

https://merlin.ghost.io/bando/

Bando, Beloved Lizard

Bando, a central bearded dragon (Pogona vitticeps) residing in San Francisco, passed quietly in his sleep on Friday. Bando was adopted in October 2019 from a pet store in the Outer Sunset where he'd been surrendered by a local family who couldn't take care of him anymore. His estimated age

Merlin Mann
“Hmm.”
@hotdogsladies Bando brought me joy, sad to hear about his passing
"Well, well, well. If it isn't my old nemesis, transparency."

@hotdogsladies I will spend the entire day in the frame shop looking at pictures and going “Hmm.”

Loved that guy.

@hotdogsladies I'm sorry to hear it, Merlin. I've followed Bando's unwavering contemplation for the last few years and will miss it.

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We’ll miss you, Bando. And continue to “hmm” in your name.

@hotdogsladies I am sorry to hear about Bando.😔 I loved all his pictures and he looked so happy.

You said he was an older lizard when you got him, so I know you were a good papa keeping him happy and warm 😌

@hotdogsladies Oh, man. I’m so sorry, Merlin 💜
@hotdogsladies Much love to your family and you. Hmm.
@hotdogsladies sorry for your loss. Bando was a good one.
@hotdogsladies So sorry! I know you all will miss him.
@hotdogsladies I’m so sorry for your loss. Losing a pal is never easy.
@hotdogsladies oh I’m sorry to hear that Merlin. Always enjoyed hearing about Bando antics on all the great shows.
@hotdogsladies Aww man. I’m so sorry, Merlin. Will be giving up an inscrutable “Hmm.” In honor of Bando tonight.
@hotdogsladies May his memory be a blessing.
@hotdogsladies so sorry for you and your family’s loss 🧡
@hotdogsladies So sorry, man. He was a cool lizard.
@hotdogsladies Ahh shit. Sorry to hear that, but glad he brought you guys so much joy over the years.
@hotdogsladies sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed the tooted photos and hearing about him on podcasts.
@hotdogsladies Always enjoyed hearing about him and seeing pictures. Good fella
@hotdogsladies Rest in peace Brando Mando.
“Hmmm.” —Bando. Wise words, indeed.
@hotdogsladies Oh, no! I’m so sorry, Merlin. Brando was such a precious angel.
@hotdogsladies Sorry to hear. It takes a special family to expand the story of such an exotic creature. You’ve made Bando into a true rock star! May his memories always make you smile.
@hotdogsladies I'm so sorry, Merlin. Thank you sharing the joy of Bando with us. Hmm. 🧡
@hotdogsladies Oh, man, that sucks. I'm so sorry.
@hotdogsladies I’m sorry to hear Bando has gone, but I will always remember his “Hmm” face
@hotdogsladies my heart to you and all of yours
@hotdogsladies Oh no! I’m so sorry to hear that!
@hotdogsladies in case any of you and yours, or anyone else around these parts needs it, while nothing really helps, this guide was the most helpful resource when I lost my kitty https://pettrust.uoguelph.ca/petlossresources
Pet Loss Support | OVC Pet Trust

@hotdogsladies sorry man. Hard day for a fam.
@hotdogsladies I'm so sorry. We get very attached to the sweet critters in our lives.
@hotdogsladies Sorry to hear this, Merlin. Always enjoyed hearing about his exploits and various "Hmmm"ing around.
@hotdogsladies oh no, sorry for your loss.

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Sorry to read about this Merlin. I always enjoyed the Bando photos.

@hotdogsladies So sorry for you and the family, Merlin. Bando seemed like a real character.
@hotdogsladies Sorry to hear this. It’s tough losing a buddy. 🌅
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Oh no! I'm so sorry, Merlin 💙
@hotdogsladies very sorry for your loss. I always enjoy the pictures of this mysterious owl.
@hotdogsladies Oh jeez, Mastodon-Star, but pretend it’s the FascistBook “Care” reaction, with a little blobby being embracing a heart.
@hotdogsladies I’m sorry for your family’s loss.
@hotdogsladies so sorry for your loss, Merlin and family.

@hotdogsladies So sorry for your loss. I will miss Bando stories, but this isn't about me.

Hmm.

@hotdogsladies ❤️ I am so sorry for your loss 😞