« previous next »
Pages: [1] 2   Go Down

Author Topic: Adios old friend!  (Read 6352 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Offline Papaw

  • Owner/Administrator
  • Moderator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 11221
  • Alvin, Texas
    • Papawswrench
Adios old friend!
« on: August 05, 2011, 03:40:13 PM »
Adios, Freckles! Our companion for the last 16 1/2 years, our sweet Dalmation was put to sleep this morning at about 11:30 AM, thus ending her sufferings of the last year or so. Freckles had heart trouble and breathing difficulties, but is now at peace. She will be sorely missed here in our home.

Freckles Christmas 2008 by Noel C. Hankamer, on Flickr
Logged
Member of PHARTS - Perfect Handle Admiration, Restoration and Torturing Society
 
 Flickr page- https://www.flickr.com/photos/nhankamer/

Offline keykeeper

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1053
Re: Adios old friend!
« Reply #1 on: August 05, 2011, 04:20:37 PM »
Sorry to learn of your loss, Noel. Losing a pet is always a rough time, as they are members of family, not just animals. My condolences.
Logged
-Aaron C.

My vintage tool Want list:
Wards Master Quality 1/2" drive sockets (Need size 5/8), long extension, & speeder handle.
-Vlchek WB* series double box wrenches.
-Hinsdale double-box end round shank wrenches.

Offline scottg

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1748
    • Grandstaffworks Tools
Re: Adios old friend!
« Reply #2 on: August 05, 2011, 04:35:49 PM »
Nothing anyone can say will help this. 
Just try to take care of yourself and get back to us when you can.
   You have my deepest sympathy.
   yours Scott
Logged

Offline kxxr

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1157
Re: Adios old friend!
« Reply #3 on: August 05, 2011, 04:44:51 PM »
Oh man, been there and will be again. My heart goes out to you. Our last go 'round, I found comfort in this:
Rainbow Bridge
by
Author Unknown

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....

Author unknown

Best regards; time will heal your heart.
Logged

Offline fflintstone

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 679
  • Former master curmudgeon
Re: Adios old friend!
« Reply #4 on: August 05, 2011, 04:52:26 PM »
Sorry for your loss, mine was a year and a half ago and I still get weapy sometimes.
Logged

Offline Papaw

  • Owner/Administrator
  • Moderator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 11221
  • Alvin, Texas
    • Papawswrench
Re: Adios old friend!
« Reply #5 on: August 05, 2011, 05:05:03 PM »
Thanks for the thoughts, friends. I sweated the decision for a while, but the wife and I decided we needed to let her go.
kxxr, I borrowed the "Bridge", and posted it on my Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000449607362
Logged
Member of PHARTS - Perfect Handle Admiration, Restoration and Torturing Society
 
 Flickr page- https://www.flickr.com/photos/nhankamer/

Offline kxxr

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1157
Re: Adios old friend!
« Reply #6 on: August 05, 2011, 05:19:32 PM »
Boy do I remember struggling with that decision. But the truth is, the ol' dog depended on you for that one just like she did for everything else. It was the right thing and time because you knew it was. She was counting on you then, as ever.
Logged

Offline J.A.F.E.

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 413
Re: Adios old friend!
« Reply #7 on: August 05, 2011, 10:00:01 PM »
It is a sad fact we outlast them. But she had a great home and a great friend.
Logged
All my taste is in my tools.

Offline bonneyman

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1743
Re: Adios old friend!
« Reply #8 on: August 05, 2011, 10:09:08 PM »
Sorry to hear about that, papaw. :(
Logged
Ratchet Guru

Offline Bus

  • Contributor
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 734
    • The Wrenchingnews
Re: Adios old friend!
« Reply #9 on: August 06, 2011, 12:51:24 AM »
My condolences and sympathy. Our mixed Shepard "Bert" will be 15 in October and his hips are getting weak and he falls a lot but he still seems to enjoy life but I know it's won't be long till we will have to make the same decision you did. Sad to see the old guy who once could jump completely over a pickup truck now barley able to walk.
« Last Edit: August 06, 2011, 01:30:25 AM by Bus »
Logged

Offline Dustin21

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 242
  • Defiance Ohio
Re: Adios old friend!
« Reply #10 on: August 06, 2011, 01:16:09 AM »
sorry to hear this noel   as jafe said its sad we outlive them
Logged
i love sk tools/boxes and indestro super/select tools if you have any for sale or want to part with let me know.  also need a  7/8 williams superench

Offline Branson

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 3643
Re: Adios old friend!
« Reply #11 on: August 06, 2011, 06:58:01 AM »
So sorry!  Thanks for the picture; thanks for the chance to meet Freckles.  So hard.

Yeah, nothing anybody can say will really help.  It's beyond words.  But we can share understanding
and an experience held in common.  I still get weepy from time to time over one I lost 20 years ago.
Logged

Offline amertrac

  • Contributor
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1880
  • ny mountain man
Re: Adios old friend!
« Reply #12 on: August 06, 2011, 07:51:59 AM »
Noel, i  feel for you I lost my pal  Holly two years ago and still miss her. W e had two dogs at the time and kinda tranferred the love to the other but it does not ever replace an old pal   bob w.
Logged
TO SOON ULD UND TO LATE SCHMART

lzenglish

  • Guest
Re: Adios old friend!
« Reply #13 on: August 06, 2011, 07:53:19 AM »
I have found no greater bond, than between a pet, and his or her owner. We are Very Sorry to hear of her passing, but glad to know she was loved by you and your family So Much, for So Long. She was a Very Lucky Girl!

Take Care,

Wayne and Junior
Logged

Offline 1930

  • Contributor
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 2141
Re: Adios old friend!
« Reply #14 on: August 06, 2011, 03:15:06 PM »
So sorry also, my cats are my best friends and I dont know what I will do when they are gone.
Logged
Always looking for what interests me, anything early Dodge Brothers/Graham Brothers trucks ( pre 1932 or so ) and slant six / Super six parts.
Pages: [1] 2   Go Up
« previous next »