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Buffalo Bill · 06-07-2008, 04:26 AM

Our dog died thursday morning, just before I left to work.
He was old (14 years) we've had him since he was 1 year old, his owner had left him on the street because he was epileptic and he did'nt want to spend any money on him.
He was such a good dog, our kids have played with him and even do they where annoying with him, he never ever hurt them.
He was sick for the last 2 years, the Vet did'nt understand what was his problem but he found out that if he took antibiotics he stopped vomiting and was living an almost normal life so we kept him on the antibiotics for the last 2 years.
Wednesday he was'nt feeling good, I had to take him in my arm to move him around the house, he was a fairly big dog (80 pounds)
The Vet could'nt see him on wednesday nite and my wife was supposed to go to the Vet on thursday morning. She slept beside him on the floor of the living room and at 5 in the morning he died in her arms.
The house is so empty without him around, we miss him so much.

DanaC · 06-07-2008, 04:58 AM

Oh Bill, I am so sorry. At least he was with your wife when he died, safe at home and with familiar smells and sounds. Far better than a final trip to the vets.

Such small comfort though. You have my sympathy.

Sundae · 06-07-2008, 07:53 AM

My sympathy Bill - and the same for all your family.
He lived a good life, and as Dana said, he died a good death.

Take your time to grieve, it's important.
Sorry for your loss.

Cloud · 06-07-2008, 10:31 AM

(sad)

limey · 06-07-2008, 12:23 PM

So sorry to hear of your loss, Bill. Take time to grieve, as SG said. The smiles at all the goods times you had together will come back with time.

xoxoxoBruce · 06-07-2008, 12:47 PM

Bummer, good friends are hard to part with.

Do you have a picture you could post, Bill?

Aliantha · 06-07-2008, 07:17 PM

I don't think SG posted anything stupid. I think her expectations are reasonable. She and everyone else should expect to be able to put things in places and expect parents to keep their children away from them if they're not for children to play with.

No one's children are perfect, and kids don't need to be beaten in order to learn that some things are not for them to play with. It's not about the children even. It's about the parents. If you don't control your child when you're in public, that's your problem, not the childs. Take them home and let them wreck your stuff.

That's all.

Aliantha · 06-07-2008, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buffalo Bill

Our dog died thursday morning, just before I left to work.
He was old (14 years) we've had him since he was 1 year old, his owner had left him on the street because he was epileptic and he did'nt want to spend any money on him.
He was such a good dog, our kids have played with him and even do they where annoying with him, he never ever hurt them.
He was sick for the last 2 years, the Vet did'nt understand what was his problem but he found out that if he took antibiotics he stopped vomiting and was living an almost normal life so we kept him on the antibiotics for the last 2 years.
Wednesday he was'nt feeling good, I had to take him in my arm to move him around the house, he was a fairly big dog (80 pounds)
The Vet could'nt see him on wednesday nite and my wife was supposed to go to the Vet on thursday morning. She slept beside him on the floor of the living room and at 5 in the morning he died in her arms.
The house is so empty without him around, we miss him so much.

I'm really sorry about your puppy dog Bill. A pet that's been with you its whole life is irreplaceable. Again, I'm really sorry for your loss.

Clodfobble · 06-07-2008, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aliantha

She and everyone else should expect to be able to put things in places and expect parents to keep their children away from them if they're not for children to play with.

Absolutely. But if your competitor provides an environment that doesn't cause unecessary difficulties for parents with very small children, you may also expect to lose their business.

footfootfoot · 06-07-2008, 08:30 PM

The whole issue of "control your child" ignores the very important fact that they are relatively new on the planet and have limited experience. They may not be malevolent harbingers of doom, they might be a little uncoordinated, or so interested in some fantastic shiny thing that they forget they need to pee until they no longer need to pee.

Yes, there are parents who are completely whipped by their kids, but it is important to remember that children are a force of nature and they have actual needs beyond food clothing shelter and love. They need stimulation, play, exploration, touch, etc. they need to explore the world through their five senses.

Obviously they can't go anywhere they like and that's where parenting comes in. Distract and deflect are two great techniques, but there are times when, because of circumstances, that won't work.

There are a lot of shitty parents out there. But if you have a business that isn't a singles bar, and it services mini vans, let's say, you can expect that a kid is going to come into your store at some point.

Where am I going?

xoxoxoBruce · 06-07-2008, 08:35 PM

You're right, that's why they should be muzzled, and leashed, in public.

footfootfoot · 06-07-2008, 09:41 PM

Who?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_Qh3tWImXM&NR=1

Cloud · 06-07-2008, 09:45 PM

my car had a goddamn flat, and I was stranded in the Target parking lot in 100 degree heat. AAA said they'd come right out -- in 2 hours.

This, right after I took it in last week, and the tires were rotated. When I picked it up, the same tire was flat. They said, it was the valve, but they fixed it.

Apparently not.

Now it really does look I'll need all new tires. fuck.

Clodfobble · 06-07-2008, 10:09 PM

Sounds like what you really need is a new mechanic. You've told more than a few stories about them that really don't add up.

Cloud · 06-07-2008, 10:12 PM

different mechanics, though. The whole tire thing is really pissing me off.

and did I mention I HATE car trouble stuff?

06-07-2008, 07:53 AM	#2043
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	My sympathy Bill - and the same for all your family. He lived a good life, and as Dana said, he died a good death. Take your time to grieve, it's important. Sorry for your loss. __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

06-07-2008, 10:31 AM	#2044
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	(sad) __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

06-07-2008, 12:23 PM	#2045
limey Encroaching on your decrees Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: An island within the south-west coast of Scotland Posts: 7,016	So sorry to hear of your loss, Bill. Take time to grieve, as SG said. The smiles at all the goods times you had together will come back with time. __________________ Living it up on the edge ... of civilisation, within the southwest coast of

06-07-2008, 12:47 PM	#2046
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Bummer, good friends are hard to part with. Do you have a picture you could post, Bill? __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

06-07-2008, 07:17 PM	#2047
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	I don't think SG posted anything stupid. I think her expectations are reasonable. She and everyone else should expect to be able to put things in places and expect parents to keep their children away from them if they're not for children to play with. No one's children are perfect, and kids don't need to be beaten in order to learn that some things are not for them to play with. It's not about the children even. It's about the parents. If you don't control your child when you're in public, that's your problem, not the childs. Take them home and let them wreck your stuff. That's all. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

06-07-2008, 04:26 AM	#2041
Buffalo Bill Resident President Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Kanesatake, Québec, Canada Posts: 86	Our dog died thursday morning, just before I left to work. He was old (14 years) we've had him since he was 1 year old, his owner had left him on the street because he was epileptic and he did'nt want to spend any money on him. He was such a good dog, our kids have played with him and even do they where annoying with him, he never ever hurt them. He was sick for the last 2 years, the Vet did'nt understand what was his problem but he found out that if he took antibiotics he stopped vomiting and was living an almost normal life so we kept him on the antibiotics for the last 2 years. Wednesday he was'nt feeling good, I had to take him in my arm to move him around the house, he was a fairly big dog (80 pounds) The Vet could'nt see him on wednesday nite and my wife was supposed to go to the Vet on thursday morning. She slept beside him on the floor of the living room and at 5 in the morning he died in her arms. The house is so empty without him around, we miss him so much.

06-07-2008, 04:58 AM	#2042
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	Oh Bill, I am so sorry. At least he was with your wife when he died, safe at home and with familiar smells and sounds. Far better than a final trip to the vets. Such small comfort though. You have my sympathy.

06-07-2008, 08:30 PM	#2050
footfootfoot To shreds, you say? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in the house and on the street-how many, many feet we meet! Posts: 18,449	The whole issue of "control your child" ignores the very important fact that they are relatively new on the planet and have limited experience. They may not be malevolent harbingers of doom, they might be a little uncoordinated, or so interested in some fantastic shiny thing that they forget they need to pee until they no longer need to pee. Yes, there are parents who are completely whipped by their kids, but it is important to remember that children are a force of nature and they have actual needs beyond food clothing shelter and love. They need stimulation, play, exploration, touch, etc. they need to explore the world through their five senses. Obviously they can't go anywhere they like and that's where parenting comes in. Distract and deflect are two great techniques, but there are times when, because of circumstances, that won't work. There are a lot of shitty parents out there. But if you have a business that isn't a singles bar, and it services mini vans, let's say, you can expect that a kid is going to come into your store at some point. Where am I going? __________________ The internet is a hateful stew of vomit you can never take completely seriously. - Her Fobs Last edited by footfootfoot; 06-07-2008 at 09:00 PM. Reason: clarity

06-07-2008, 08:35 PM	#2051
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	You're right, that's why they should be muzzled, and leashed, in public. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

06-07-2008, 09:41 PM	#2052
footfootfoot To shreds, you say? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in the house and on the street-how many, many feet we meet! Posts: 18,449	Who? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_Qh3tWImXM&NR=1 __________________ The internet is a hateful stew of vomit you can never take completely seriously. - Her Fobs

06-07-2008, 09:45 PM	#2053
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	my car had a goddamn flat, and I was stranded in the Target parking lot in 100 degree heat. AAA said they'd come right out -- in 2 hours. This, right after I took it in last week, and the tires were rotated. When I picked it up, the same tire was flat. They said, it was the valve, but they fixed it. Apparently not. Now it really does look I'll need all new tires. fuck. __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

06-07-2008, 10:09 PM	#2054
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	Sounds like what you really need is a new mechanic. You've told more than a few stories about them that really don't add up.

06-07-2008, 10:12 PM	#2055
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	different mechanics, though. The whole tire thing is really pissing me off. and did I mention I HATE car trouble stuff? __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

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