Random Ramblings

by **Trapper Gus** 2023-09-18, 10:11

Sometimes pets dying are harder than people dying.

Pets are good for the kids, though.

by **Floyd Robertson** 2023-09-18, 10:19

Sorry, Dendro. He has had his best life with your family. Take comfort in that.

by gomersbro 2023-09-18, 10:36

Sorry to hear that Dendro. My heart goes out to you and kids. Losing Pets can be hard--i say that from experience.

by **DWags** 2023-09-18, 10:56

Sorry to hear that Dendro. I always think about cats like yours and say, compared to many cats in the world, those cats have won the cat lottery and don’t know it. The love and care they get from your family is immeasurable. I’m sorry for your loss and I’m really sorry the kids will miss your cat. Give everyone big hugs tomorrow. Good thoughts for your family.

by **Travis of the Cosmos** 2023-09-18, 11:59

Dendrobates wrote:We're putting our cat Casper down tomorrow (pic in avatar). The hubby and I are already a mess today, as we came to that decision this morning. I get it, but it's still amazing how much more emotional this shit is sometimes, versus a close family member that may pass.
We've spent around 7k the past 2 months trying to save him. We thought we managed to buy him another year or 2. But he's done.

Our girls love this cat so much, and he has adored them from day 1. It's going to be hard on them as well. Fuck man, this sucks and we haven't even done it yet.

If it helps, it probably doesn’t, but if it does then I have always found that the lead up to tomorrow is the hard part. Once it’s done, well it’s done and you’re certainly making the right choice just given what you’ve done to avoid this. He’ll be at peace and not in anymore pain, and you’ll know you did everything you could and made the right choice in the end.

by **kingstonlake** 2023-09-18, 12:03

Sorry Dendro. Cats are inherently cool. Tough to say goodbye.

by **The Pantry** 2023-09-18, 16:17

Sorry to hear, Dendro. You did your best. People, pets...nothing can live forever no matter how much you love them...and the time comes to say goodbye. Hurts bad. Most difficult part is trying to explain/rationalize death to young kids.

Best wishes to your family working through this.

by **tGreenWay** 2023-09-18, 17:58

Dendro, I’m so sorry you and the fam are going through this. I’m in agreement with Travis and Floyd. Once the decision has been made, the waiting is brutal. I went through this earlier in the year and once it was over, there was almost a sense of relief knowing we did right by our dog. If you can, find comfort in knowing you gave Casper everything he could have ever wanted.

by **The Pantry** 2023-09-18, 18:00

tGreenWay wrote:Dendro, I’m so sorry you and the fam are going through this. I’m in agreement with Travis and Floyd. Once the decision has been made, the waiting is brutal. I went through this earlier in the year and once it was over, there was almost a sense of relief knowing we did right by our dog. If you can, find comfort in knowing you gave Casper everything he could have ever wanted.

by **Dendrobates** 2023-09-19, 13:58

Thanks guys. Casper had a good life.
He ended up passing around 12:30am today. My girls got to say goodbye. My 6 year really struggled with it. My almost 3 year old has asked lots of questions, and of course is trying to figure it out.
The things that got me that they said:
6 year old: I wish God would bring him back.
Almost 3 year old: I wish he was alive so mommy won't be so sad.
We should get his ashes back tomorrow or Thursday.
RIP Casper. You were an amazing cat.

by Rick Saunders 2023-09-19, 14:51

Dendrobates wrote:
RIP Casper. You were an amazing cat.

Good wishes to you and your family in these next difficult days.

by **Nordic** 2023-09-19, 16:13

Dendrobates wrote:Thanks guys. Casper had a good life.
He ended up passing around 12:30am today. My girls got to say goodbye. My 6 year really struggled with it. My almost 3 year old has asked lots of questions, and of course is trying to figure it out.
The things that got me that they said:
6 year old: I wish God would bring him back.
Almost 3 year old: I wish he was alive so mommy won't be so sad.
We should get his ashes back tomorrow or Thursday.
RIP Casper. You were an amazing cat.

RIP

by **Floyd Robertson** 2023-09-20, 13:37

Woman falls into Gaylord-area outhouse toilet trying to retrieve watch

It was about time.

by **DWags** 2023-09-20, 14:21

Floyd Robertson wrote:Woman falls into Gaylord-area outhouse toilet trying to retrieve watch

It was about time.

That’s shitty.

by **The Pantry** 2023-09-20, 14:37

How much is an Apple watch?

by **Travis of the Cosmos** 2023-09-20, 14:39

Like $400 or so. $380 maybe. They have cheaper versions as well depending on what you’re looking for

by **The Pantry** 2023-09-20, 16:37

Definitely not worth retrieving. Wonder if Apple watches are shitproof?

by **Nordic** 2023-09-20, 18:34

El Az fo’ dinner

by **Motown Spartan** 2023-09-20, 19:25

Nordic wrote:El Az fo’ dinner

Did you ever share with us where you’re moving?

by **DWags** 2023-09-20, 19:59

Nordic wrote:El Az fo’ dinner

Wife and I ate there Friday night. And I shared with her that, in the 40 years I’ve been going there I’ve never once eaten a.Topopo salad. It looks too hard to eat.

by **tGreenWay** 2023-09-22, 16:54

Floyd Robertson wrote:Woman falls into Gaylord-area outhouse toilet trying to retrieve watch

It was about time.

by **tGreenWay** 2023-09-22, 17:02

DWags wrote:
Nordic wrote:El Az fo’ dinner

Wife and I ate there Friday night. And I shared with her that, in the 40 years I’ve been going there I’ve never once eaten a.Topopo salad. It looks too hard to eat.

It’s a lot easier to eat when it’s takeout because they squish it down between two paper plates. Haven’t had it since pre COVID.

by **The Pantry** 2023-09-25, 15:39

Hey, Floyd. Remember Antonio's at 17 & Ryan? Closed up for good last week. No big surprise...that place has been going downhill fast the last couple years.

by **Robert J Sakimano** 2023-09-25, 15:43

DWags wrote:
Nordic wrote:El Az fo’ dinner

Wife and I ate there Friday night. And I shared with her that, in the 40 years I’ve been going there I’ve never once eaten a.Topopo salad. It looks too hard to eat.

you'll get mad love from your server if you unfold napkins on the table, almost like a mini-table cloth, as they bring it to your table.

it's tasty but can get messy.

I've never understood it's designation as a 'salad' - it's basically a (somewhat) unique take on nachos but, meh, whatever they wanna call it.

by **Floyd Robertson** 2023-09-25, 16:18

The Pantry wrote:Hey, Floyd. Remember Antonio's at 17 & Ryan? Closed up for good last week. No big surprise...that place has been going downhill fast the last couple years.

I just heard that last week about the closing, and how it had been going downhill. I don't think I've been there in about 4-5 years. Too bad, it was once a great little market.

by **The Pantry** 2023-09-25, 18:11

Floyd Robertson wrote:
The Pantry wrote:Hey, Floyd. Remember Antonio's at 17 & Ryan? Closed up for good last week. No big surprise...that place has been going downhill fast the last couple years.

I just heard that last week about the closing, and how it had been going downhill. I don't think I've been there in about 4-5 years. Too bad, it was once a great little market.

Been going there on and off 40 years depending on where I lived. Their meat counter was packed with waiting customers years back. Sort of the prototype for Nino Salvaggio's and others now.

by **The Pantry** 2023-09-29, 17:59

Started liking contemporary jazz/fusion freshman year. Di Meola was, and still is a favorite. Wishing him a speedy recovery.

Guitarist Al Di Meola Thanks Fans for Support After Suffering Heart Attack Onstage: 'My Deepest Gratitude'

Maybe should have put this in the songs that make you cry thread...so beautiful

by **tGreenWay** 2023-10-02, 11:18

The Halloween theme looks great as usual, Heat. For some reason, my first instinct is to squish them, like that ant squishing app. Or IB’s ass pimples.

by **I.B. Fine** 2023-10-02, 11:34

tGreenWay wrote:The Halloween theme looks great as usual, Heat. For some reason, my first instinct is to squish them, like that ant squishing app. Or IB’s ass pimples.

Since the last exfoliation you did, they haven't been a problem

I thought the falling graphic was in response to the Iowa game at first....

by **The Pantry** 2023-10-02, 17:01

Ever have a TV remote fail? Happened Saturday. Didn't get dropped or anything. It just failed. Wasn't the batteries. The only button on the entire thing that worked was the back button, so I had my choice of IFC or Sundance. Only one button/dial on the TV itself, which only allowed adjusting the volume. Had to pull the plug on the back of the set to turn it off. First world problem.

Amazon is amazing. Ordered a new remote identical to the original yesterday morning for under $7. Got delivered late yesterday afternoon. Put fresh batteries in and was good to go.

by **steveschneider** 2023-10-02, 17:02

The Pantry wrote:Ever have a TV remote fail? Happened Saturday. Didn't get dropped or anything. It just failed. Wasn't the batteries. The only button on the entire thing that worked was the back button, so I had my choice of IFC or Sundance. Only one button/dial on the TV itself, which only allowed adjusting the volume. Had to pull the plug on the back of the set to turn it off. First world problem.

Amazon is amazing. Ordered a new remote identical to the original yesterday morning for under $7. Got delivered late yesterday afternoon. Put fresh batteries in and was good to go.

They sure don’t make them like they used to!

by **Cameron** 2023-10-02, 17:15

One day of the spider and shit and I already can't wait for November.

by **The Pantry** 2023-10-02, 17:40

Cameron wrote:One day of the spider and shit and I already can't wait for November.

At least Heat waited until October. Forget if there is Thanksgiving stuff here, but hope the Christmas stuff doesn't start until December.

by **Cameron** 2023-10-02, 18:14

I don't mind the snowflakes nearly as much.

by **tGreenWay** 2023-10-02, 18:16

The Pantry wrote:
Cameron wrote:One day of the spider and shit and I already can't wait for November.
At least Heat waited until October. Forget if there is Thanksgiving stuff here, but hope the Christmas stuff doesn't start until December.

Turkeys falling would be appropriate and Dwags would love it.

by **tGreenWay** 2023-10-11, 23:18

Pulp Fiction will be 30 years old next year.

by **DWags** 2023-10-11, 23:28

Watching too

by **DWags** 2023-10-11, 23:35

So, now that we’re only 11 days into October and the Packers and Spartans are out of it, I know what I’m gonna do on Saturdays and Sundays. I’m gonna find one of these machines, grab a 12 pack of bud light and just watch it. Anybody want to join?

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by MSU addict 2023-10-12, 08:09

Reduce, reuse, recycle, rebar?

by MSU addict 2023-10-12, 12:39

tGreenWay wrote:Stanley tape measures are garbage. And I really mean that.

tGreenWay wrote:Every Stanley tape measure I’ve owned in the past 15 years eventually stops auto-rolling back into its case. And it won’t take in the slack tape even if you try pushing it in. Waste of money.

For some strange reason when I broke my second tape measure this month, I thought of this thread. The first one was a Craftsman that was well over 20 years old, it did not owe me anything. The second was Crescent/Lufkin that was less than a year old. That one kinda pissed me off.

It's not like I am a contractor - but I do build sets and props for a local community theater group. But to my original point- it happens. I tossed them and moved on.

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