Dear readers, fellow registrars and collections specialists,

The Hausbachklamm near Weiler-Simmerberg, Bernd’s home town.

It is my sad duty to inform you that on March 25, exactly 11 years after his father, 4 days after his 51st birthday, my colleague, partner, soulmate and best friend Bernd passed away, suddenly and unexpected. I’m in the process of recollecting myself and at the moment I can’t carry on taking care of this blog. I hope to get back to it some time in the future, as he always said working on this project made me noticeably happy.

We even wrote one blog post together which you might enjoy reading again: “Appliances, furniture and beyond – registering technological objects

Hopefully see you soon

Angela

This post is also available in Italian, translated by Marzia Loddo.

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40 thoughts on “Dear readers, fellow registrars and collections specialists,”

  1. Dear Angela,
    I’m so sorry for your loss. I hope you can find the space you need to heal. We will be here when you return, but will miss you in the meantime.

  2. Dear Angela,

    Words cannot express how you must feel. I am deeply sorry for your loss and you are in my thoughts. even though we have never met, I feel as though I have met you and know you. Your work in registration is amazing and I hope you are able to find peace.

  3. Dear Angela,

    There are no adequate words to comfort you at this time. I pray that you will find the strength to go on and that family and friends will be there for you when you need them most. Please accept my heartfelt condolences.

  4. Dear Angela, I am deeply sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

  5. I’m so sorry to hear this. For now, look after yourself; but I do hope that, in due course, you’ll feel able to start writing again. In the meantime, we’ll miss you.

  6. Sorry to hear this. Take time to take care of yourself. I hope you’ll find your writing drive again at some point: this has been both a great resource and an enjoyable reading.

  7. I’m so very sorry for your loss, Angela. The entire registrar community is thinking of you. Sending you warm wishes from over here.

  8. Dear Angela, I join your friends and colleagues in sending my thoughts and condolences to you and your family.

  9. Dear Angela,

    My colleagues and I at the National Postal Museum are so sorry to hear of your loss. We will be thinking of you during this difficult time.

    Patricia Raynor
    National Postal Museum
    Smithsonian Institution

  10. Dear Angela,

    I am so very sorry for your loss. I can only image what you must going through right now. May his memory be eternal.

  11. May good memories of your time together keep Bernd with you always. Thank you for what you share with us.

  12. Dear Angela

    We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you at this very sad time.

    Lucy Blaxland
    Collections Manager
    History of Science Museum
    Oxford

  13. There are no words for your sorrow but you are surrounded by your family and friends’s love and it will help a bit. Be strong

  14. I’m sorry to hear of your loss. You have friends all around the world who will be thinking of you.
    Sincerely,
    Dawn

  15. Angela, I am so sorry to hear of this. I will be thinking about you a lot in the coming weeks.

  16. I’m so sorry, Angela, that’s extremely hard and unfair. You and yours will be in my thoughts. Take care,

    Joe

  17. Dear Angela, so sorry for your loss. My partner Alistair died less than four months ago. The support of my friends, colleagues, and family has been invaluable. My condolences and best wishes to you. Rachelx

  18. Angela,

    I am so sorry to hear this news. Please take as much time as you need, but do come back. THe contribution you make with this blog is indeed great.

    Susan

  19. Dear Angela – I am so sorry. Take your time, don’t hurry, and eventually things will start to feel better.

    Thinking of you,

    Barry Knight

  20. My condolences on your loss, Angela. I look forward to hopefully reading your blog again in time and I will miss it in the meanwhile. Take care of yourself.

    Dee

  21. Dear Angela,
    I’m sorry for your loss. My heart goes out for you. Take all the time you need, your health and well being is of utmost importance.
    (If I may be so bold) hugs,

  22. Dear Angela,
    I feel very sorry for you. I wish you much strength to handle this difficult situation.
    Take care, Birgit

  23. Dear Angela, Please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of your dear loved one. My heart goes out to you and Bernd’s family and friends. Take care of yourself. We will all be here when you are ready or need us.

  24. Oh Angela so sorry to hear this. Take care of yourself first and foremost and soon you will feel ready to blog again.

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