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Oh, NO:

My, uh, rather eccentric dad & step-mother just had a life-altering event.

They have had a Cocker Spaniel named Julie Sue for FOURTEEN years. This dog was in poor health and allergic to literally everything. Literally. Everything. They spent hundreds a month on vet bills and meds to keep this dog alive: Julie was their BABY, more so than either of us human kids ever were... my sister and I even joked that maybe they had some sort of bizarre suicide pact in case the dog died.

Julie just died.

My sister lives closer than I do and was asked to go help bury the dog. They are going to be hopelessly inconsolable for who-knows how long. My Dad, 72 and in not that good health himself, does not need this strain on his heart.

I pray she has the right words to say and things to do to help ease them through this. I'm 6 hours away, and kind of helpless here - except she advised me NOT to call them. *SIGH*

Well, looks like I have a personalized pet grave marker to order in a hurry :(
 
The_Chief said:
Oh, NO:

My, uh, rather eccentric dad & step-mother just had a life-altering event.

They have had a Cocker Spaniel named Julie Sue for FOURTEEN years. This dog was in poor health and allergic to literally everything. Literally. Everything. They spent hundreds a month on vet bills and meds to keep this dog alive: Julie was their BABY, more so than either of us human kids ever were... my sister and I even joked that maybe they had some sort of bizarre suicide pact in case the dog died.

Julie just died.

My sister lives closer than I do and was asked to go help bury the dog. They are going to be hopelessly inconsolable for who-knows how long. My Dad, 72 and in not that good health himself, does not need this strain on his heart.

I pray she has the right words to say and things to do to help ease them through this. I'm 6 hours away, and kind of helpless here - except she advised me NOT to call them. *SIGH*

Well, looks like I have a personalized pet grave marker to order in a hurry :(
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I dunno was going to 'Like' your post but somehow it didn't seem quite appropriate.

Loosing a pet is hard. Even though they're technically property, they do end up being part of the family.

I'm sorry Chief.
 
The_Chief said:
Oh, NO:

My, uh, rather eccentric dad & step-mother just had a life-altering event.

They have had a Cocker Spaniel named Julie Sue for FOURTEEN years. This dog was in poor health and allergic to literally everything. Literally. Everything. They spent hundreds a month on vet bills and meds to keep this dog alive: Julie was their BABY, more so than either of us human kids ever were... my sister and I even joked that maybe they had some sort of bizarre suicide pact in case the dog died.

Julie just died.

My sister lives closer than I do and was asked to go help bury the dog. They are going to be hopelessly inconsolable for who-knows how long. My Dad, 72 and in not that good health himself, does not need this strain on his heart.

I pray she has the right words to say and things to do to help ease them through this. I'm 6 hours away, and kind of helpless here - except she advised me NOT to call them. *SIGH*

Well, looks like I have a personalized pet grave marker to order in a hurry :(
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I'm sorry to hear this. My grandfather (also in ill health) lost 2 of his 3 beloved dogs a week apart after I moved away. It was troubling but a month or so went by and they found an adorable pup that they fell in love with immediately. I suggest this after a bit of grieving.

I wish your family the best and offer my condolences.
 
The_Chief said:
Oh, NO:

My, uh, rather eccentric dad & step-mother just had a life-altering event.

They have had a Cocker Spaniel named Julie Sue for FOURTEEN years. This dog was in poor health and allergic to literally everything. Literally. Everything. They spent hundreds a month on vet bills and meds to keep this dog alive: Julie was their BABY, more so than either of us human kids ever were... my sister and I even joked that maybe they had some sort of bizarre suicide pact in case the dog died.

Julie just died.

My sister lives closer than I do and was asked to go help bury the dog. They are going to be hopelessly inconsolable for who-knows how long. My Dad, 72 and in not that good health himself, does not need this strain on his heart.

I pray she has the right words to say and things to do to help ease them through this. I'm 6 hours away, and kind of helpless here - except she advised me NOT to call them. *SIGH*

Well, looks like I have a personalized pet grave marker to order in a hurry :(
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I'm very sorry to hear this Chief. It's very hard to lose a pet as they are a part of the family. I think more so after kids have moved away.

Someone I know posted this for me when we had to put our dog down earlier this year and it made me realize how lucky we were to have her for as long as we did. Maybe it will help your parents in the near future:

"Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....
 
Thanks folks. The story is far more complicated and convoluted than I typed up there, and I won't bore you with the details: let's just say it's a VERY stressful time in their lives right now. With this, I'm very concerned that it may be the tipping point for one or both of them. We're going to have to tread VERY lightly on this one...
 
The_Chief said:
Thanks folks. The story is far more complicated and convoluted than I typed up there, and I won't bore you with the details: let's just say it's a VERY stressful time in their lives right now. With this, I'm very concerned that it may be the tipping point for one or both of them. We're going to have to tread VERY lightly on this one...
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Good luck and keep us informed. We are all family after all.
 
The_Chief said:
Oh, NO:

My, uh, rather eccentric dad & step-mother just had a life-altering event.

They have had a Cocker Spaniel named Julie Sue for FOURTEEN years. This dog was in poor health and allergic to literally everything. Literally. Everything. They spent hundreds a month on vet bills and meds to keep this dog alive: Julie was their BABY, more so than either of us human kids ever were... my sister and I even joked that maybe they had some sort of bizarre suicide pact in case the dog died.

Julie just died.

My sister lives closer than I do and was asked to go help bury the dog. They are going to be hopelessly inconsolable for who-knows how long. My Dad, 72 and in not that good health himself, does not need this strain on his heart.

I pray she has the right words to say and things to do to help ease them through this. I'm 6 hours away, and kind of helpless here - except she advised me NOT to call them. *SIGH*

Well, looks like I have a personalized pet grave marker to order in a hurry :(
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Ugh, Chief, I'm so sorry to hear. My parents have gone through similar things as they have filled their empty nest syndrome with dogs (one of which has since passed). I wish them the best and empathize with your worries.
 
Well folks - something to make you smile for a minute......back on June 3, 2010 I made my very first post on AF. Then on December 6, 2011 I started this thread. Today I make my 10,000 post with people I truly consider friends even though we haven't met.
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To all if you who commented on MAN, good job, well said, and you are all great examples for your children. Chief, life takes on an interesting twist when we find ourselves worrying about our parents, best of everything to you and yours. BB....way to go girl ! Oh and yes, broken dryers are a pain in the!$@#/?+!
 
Ok, so I am downloading JBSourcey 2 as we speak and then GAPPS 2 for sourcery. They are recommending a clean install; but like Chief and BB, I so want to dirty flash it. Anyone try it yet?
 
I did and it failed - but JBS admitted some downloads were bad because of the server being hit so hard. I will try again later though. If it fails again I'll clean install.
 
Looks like you can add 2 - I don't know about changing the others. Go Settings > JBSourcery Control Center > Lockscreen Options > Slider Shortcuts.
 
Evening everyone!
Have to work tomorrow morning to make up a day off. Not looking forward to it but it is what it is.
Hope to jump in soon. Missed you guys.
 
Good evening, chicos and chicas. I have something I must confess.

I caved and bought a maxiPad. My wife is thrilled. I bought a Transformer initially and ended up returning it in favor if the dreaded black Apple.

But what scares me is that I love it. The retina display is surreal.

That is all.

Good night.
 
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