Chronic pain Support - Been awhile

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Been awhile

Grampa Gus

2006-07-22, 9:21 pm

Hi all

I'm still here in the Assisted Living Facility (ALF) and going ahead with
planning to move to N Carolina so I can be with my daughter.

Sadly, on the previous Friday it was time to put my 10YO Dobie/G Shep down
because of bone cancer which just showed up from out of now where, about a
month ago. Pain killers kept him going pretty well for several weeks. [When
I moved from N CA to S CA I had to leave him behind, but at least with a
very good family.]

I remember driving my jeep (canvas off) through high country in E MT. Since
this was Grizzly bear country I was armed for, well... bear. But I didn't
see any. I carried a high power rifle in a in a leather scabbard that was
tied to the roll bars. When we came back out of the mountains I stopped at a
gas station and went inside to conduct my business, (leaving the rifle in
the scabbard). When I came back out a Crow Indian approached me and asked my
how much I wanted for him? I said, "Not at any price." The man told me that
he'd watched Gus guarding my property, that nothing tempted him to move, and
that overall, he was, "a perfect ranch dog."

Well, he was the perfect dog for me. I wish I could have been with him but
there was just no way I (SCI/CP) could have gotten there. I'm having him
cremated and it is my wish that he is buried with me. He meant that much to
me.

Why do these emotional events have to hurt so [expletives omitted] much?

[BTW I had no intention of shooting anything, but I didn't want to be lunch
either.]
--
Grampa Gus

I once knew a man who had no legs, when we compared notes he said he wouln't
want trade places with me because he wouldn't be able to ride his Harley
(w/sidecar) anymore. This really happened.

Ronnie

2006-07-22, 9:21 pm

I am so sorry to hear of your loss but he is now
over the Rainbow Bridge with the rest of our loved
ones who have crossed over.

Good to see you... I had asked Cabbi if he heard from
you to pass on my good wishes.

((((((GG)))))))

--
Ronnie
--
*When one candle burns out..
Another is lit*
"Grampa Gus" <starob@att.net> wrote in message
news:3qywg.446912$Fs1.282052@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
> Hi all
>
> I'm still here in the Assisted Living Facility (ALF) and going ahead with
> planning to move to N Carolina so I can be with my daughter.
>
> Sadly, on the previous Friday it was time to put my 10YO Dobie/G Shep down
> because of bone cancer which just showed up from out of now where, about a
> month ago. Pain killers kept him going pretty well for several weeks.
> [When I moved from N CA to S CA I had to leave him behind, but at least
> with a very good family.]
>
> I remember driving my jeep (canvas off) through high country in E MT.
> Since this was Grizzly bear country I was armed for, well... bear. But I
> didn't see any. I carried a high power rifle in a in a leather scabbard
> that was tied to the roll bars. When we came back out of the mountains I
> stopped at a gas station and went inside to conduct my business, (leaving
> the rifle in the scabbard). When I came back out a Crow Indian approached
> me and asked my how much I wanted for him? I said, "Not at any price." The
> man told me that he'd watched Gus guarding my property, that nothing
> tempted him to move, and that overall, he was, "a perfect ranch dog."
>
> Well, he was the perfect dog for me. I wish I could have been with him but
> there was just no way I (SCI/CP) could have gotten there. I'm having him
> cremated and it is my wish that he is buried with me. He meant that much
> to me.
>
> Why do these emotional events have to hurt so [expletives omitted] much?
>
> [BTW I had no intention of shooting anything, but I didn't want to be
> lunch either.]
> --
> Grampa Gus
>
> I once knew a man who had no legs, when we compared notes he said he
> wouln't want trade places with me because he wouldn't be able to ride his
> Harley (w/sidecar) anymore. This really happened.
>

Codeee01@hotmail.com

2006-07-22, 9:21 pm

On Sat, 22 Jul 2006 23:21:35 GMT, "Grampa Gus" <starob@att.net> wrote:

Hi GG,

I know everyone will be glad to hear from you, but I am
so saddened to hear about your bestest buddy. My heart
goes out to you. I don't know why they have to happen either,
but this is one of the most hurtful things to go through, and nothing
I can say about what a good life he had with you will ease your pain
right now.

It sounds like the bright side is that you'll be moving to beautiful
N.Carolina to be with your daughter. I'm very glad to hear that!

Some people won't get another pet, others subscribe to getting
a little furball asap. If it's possible where your daughter lives,
I know Gus would want you to enjoy the companionship of another
little guy, even if he can't fill Gus' pawprints.

Wishing you all the best in your new chapter of life,

codeee

>Hi all
>
>I'm still here in the Assisted Living Facility (ALF) and going ahead with
>planning to move to N Carolina so I can be with my daughter.
>
>Sadly, on the previous Friday it was time to put my 10YO Dobie/G Shep down
>because of bone cancer which just showed up from out of now where, about a
>month ago. Pain killers kept him going pretty well for several weeks. [When
>I moved from N CA to S CA I had to leave him behind, but at least with a
>very good family.]
>
>I remember driving my jeep (canvas off) through high country in E MT. Since
>this was Grizzly bear country I was armed for, well... bear. But I didn't
>see any. I carried a high power rifle in a in a leather scabbard that was
>tied to the roll bars. When we came back out of the mountains I stopped at a
>gas station and went inside to conduct my business, (leaving the rifle in
>the scabbard). When I came back out a Crow Indian approached me and asked my
>how much I wanted for him? I said, "Not at any price." The man told me that
>he'd watched Gus guarding my property, that nothing tempted him to move, and
>that overall, he was, "a perfect ranch dog."
>
>Well, he was the perfect dog for me. I wish I could have been with him but
>there was just no way I (SCI/CP) could have gotten there. I'm having him
>cremated and it is my wish that he is buried with me. He meant that much to
>me.
>
>Why do these emotional events have to hurt so [expletives omitted] much?
>
>[BTW I had no intention of shooting anything, but I didn't want to be lunch
>either.]

Doug

2006-07-23, 2:25 am

Hi Grandpa Gus,

It is good to hear from you.I am so sorry about Gus. Think of all the
good years you had with him.I know he was your best Buddy!!!

My dog had to be put down last year,he too was cremated.He will be buried
with me too,as per my wishes.

It still hurts like HELL thinking of him.

I am glad to hear you are moving out of assisted living.

Wish you all the best,maybe someday you will meet another Gus??????

Take Care
Doug

"Grampa Gus" <starob@att.net> wrote in message
news:3qywg.446912$Fs1.282052@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
> Hi all
>
> I'm still here in the Assisted Living Facility (ALF) and going ahead with
> planning to move to N Carolina so I can be with my daughter.
>
> Sadly, on the previous Friday it was time to put my 10YO Dobie/G Shep down
> because of bone cancer which just showed up from out of now where, about a
> month ago. Pain killers kept him going pretty well for several weeks.
> [When I moved from N CA to S CA I had to leave him behind, but at least
> with a very good family.]
>
> I remember driving my jeep (canvas off) through high country in E MT.
> Since this was Grizzly bear country I was armed for, well... bear. But I
> didn't see any. I carried a high power rifle in a in a leather scabbard
> that was tied to the roll bars. When we came back out of the mountains I
> stopped at a gas station and went inside to conduct my business, (leaving
> the rifle in the scabbard). When I came back out a Crow Indian approached
> me and asked my how much I wanted for him? I said, "Not at any price." The
> man told me that he'd watched Gus guarding my property, that nothing
> tempted him to move, and that overall, he was, "a perfect ranch dog."
>
> Well, he was the perfect dog for me. I wish I could have been with him but
> there was just no way I (SCI/CP) could have gotten there. I'm having him
> cremated and it is my wish that he is buried with me. He meant that much
> to me.
>
> Why do these emotional events have to hurt so [expletives omitted] much?
>
> [BTW I had no intention of shooting anything, but I didn't want to be
> lunch either.]
> --
> Grampa Gus
>
> I once knew a man who had no legs, when we compared notes he said he
> wouln't want trade places with me because he wouldn't be able to ride his
> Harley (w/sidecar) anymore. This really happened.
>

Legend

2006-07-23, 4:23 pm

Gus, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss! Pets, in my family, have
always been considered family members...just be glad that he lived a
good life, with you, then in his second home.

My sister and her husband also have plans to have the ashes of their
first pet, as a couple (a cat named Rufus, who lived for 21 years!)
buried with the first one of them to go. It seemed like an odd idea at
first...but I can certainly understand it.

So, good luck in your move, and maybe your new living situation will
allow you to open your heart and home to another pet-not as a
replacement for your dog, but a new companion in your new environment.

Again, I wish you the very best.

-Legend

Grampa Gus wrote:
> Hi all
>
> I'm still here in the Assisted Living Facility (ALF) and going ahead with
> planning to move to N Carolina so I can be with my daughter.
>
> Sadly, on the previous Friday it was time to put my 10YO Dobie/G Shep down
> because of bone cancer which just showed up from out of now where, about a
> month ago. Pain killers kept him going pretty well for several weeks. [When
> I moved from N CA to S CA I had to leave him behind, but at least with a
> very good family.]
>
> I remember driving my jeep (canvas off) through high country in E MT. Since
> this was Grizzly bear country I was armed for, well... bear. But I didn't
> see any. I carried a high power rifle in a in a leather scabbard that was
> tied to the roll bars. When we came back out of the mountains I stopped at a
> gas station and went inside to conduct my business, (leaving the rifle in
> the scabbard). When I came back out a Crow Indian approached me and asked my
> how much I wanted for him? I said, "Not at any price." The man told me that
> he'd watched Gus guarding my property, that nothing tempted him to move, and
> that overall, he was, "a perfect ranch dog."
>
> Well, he was the perfect dog for me. I wish I could have been with him but
> there was just no way I (SCI/CP) could have gotten there. I'm having him
> cremated and it is my wish that he is buried with me. He meant that much to
> me.
>
> Why do these emotional events have to hurt so [expletives omitted] much?
>
> [BTW I had no intention of shooting anything, but I didn't want to be lunch
> either.]
> --
> Grampa Gus
>
> I once knew a man who had no legs, when we compared notes he said he wouln't
> want trade places with me because he wouldn't be able to ride his Harley
> (w/sidecar) anymore. This really happened.

ddbo

2006-07-23, 4:23 pm

HELLO GRANPA GUS...

I AM KIND OF NEW HERE OF ONLY OF A FEW MONTHS.. NICE TO MEET YOU.. I'M
ANDREA FROM RENO, NEVADA..

SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS OF YOUR DOG.. I KNOW HOW IT FEELS TO
LOOSE A BEST FRIEND LIKE THAT...

I HAVE A DOG HERE.. HIS NAME IS OTOT, WHICH IS TOTO BACKWARDS.. HE USED
TO LOOK LIKE TOTO FROM THE WIZARD OF OZ.. NOW HE IS OLD AND HAS GAINED
A LOT OF WEIGHT.. HE WAS MY HUSBAND DOG.. I PLAN ON CREMATING HIM TO
WHEN HE DIES AND PUTTING HIM WITH MY HUSBAND.. THEY WERE BEST BUDS..
THIS IS THE ONLY DOG THAT I KNOW THAT WILL WIPE HIS BUTT ON COMMAND
AFTER GOING POTTY..LOL OTOT IS ABOUT 15 YEARS OLD SO I KNOW HE DON'T
HAVE A WHOLE LOT OF TIME LEFT.. IT HAS ALMOST BEEN A YEAR SINCE MY
HUSBAND DIED AND OTOT STILL LOOKS FOR HIM.. OTOT IS NOT A BARKER, BUT I
THINK HE SENSES FRANK AROUND FROM TIME TO TIME.. WHEN HE DOES, HE WILL
START BARKING AND THEN HE WILL GO ROOM TO ROOM LOOKING FOR HIM.. IT
USED TO SCARE ME BUT IT DON'T ANYMORE..

ANYWAYS, WELCOME BACK..

ANDREA

Grampa Gus wrote:
> Hi all
>
> I'm still here in the Assisted Living Facility (ALF) and going ahead with
> planning to move to N Carolina so I can be with my daughter.
>
> Sadly, on the previous Friday it was time to put my 10YO Dobie/G Shep down
> because of bone cancer which just showed up from out of now where, about a
> month ago. Pain killers kept him going pretty well for several weeks. [When
> I moved from N CA to S CA I had to leave him behind, but at least with a
> very good family.]
>
> I remember driving my jeep (canvas off) through high country in E MT. Since
> this was Grizzly bear country I was armed for, well... bear. But I didn't
> see any. I carried a high power rifle in a in a leather scabbard that was
> tied to the roll bars. When we came back out of the mountains I stopped at a
> gas station and went inside to conduct my business, (leaving the rifle in
> the scabbard). When I came back out a Crow Indian approached me and asked my
> how much I wanted for him? I said, "Not at any price." The man told me that
> he'd watched Gus guarding my property, that nothing tempted him to move, and
> that overall, he was, "a perfect ranch dog."
>
> Well, he was the perfect dog for me. I wish I could have been with him but
> there was just no way I (SCI/CP) could have gotten there. I'm having him
> cremated and it is my wish that he is buried with me. He meant that much to
> me.
>
> Why do these emotional events have to hurt so [expletives omitted] much?
>
> [BTW I had no intention of shooting anything, but I didn't want to be lunch
> either.]
> --
> Grampa Gus
>
> I once knew a man who had no legs, when we compared notes he said he wouln't
> want trade places with me because he wouldn't be able to ride his Harley
> (w/sidecar) anymore. This really happened.

ZombyWoof

2006-07-23, 4:23 pm

On Sat, 22 Jul 2006 23:21:35 GMT, "Grampa Gus" <starob@att.net> wrote
something wonderfully witty:

>Hi all
>
>I'm still here in the Assisted Living Facility (ALF) and going ahead with
>planning to move to N Carolina so I can be with my daughter.
>
I'm glad to here that you are moving forward with the plan to move to
NC to be closer to your family Gus. Life isn't much without family.

>Sadly, on the previous Friday it was time to put my 10YO Dobie/G Shep down
>because of bone cancer which just showed up from out of now where, about a
>month ago. Pain killers kept him going pretty well for several weeks. [When
>I moved from N CA to S CA I had to leave him behind, but at least with a
>very good family.]
>
Sorry to hear about the dog. People without pets (hey sounds like an
organization) just don't understand how much of a part of the family
the fuzzy four footed creatures can become.

>I remember driving my jeep (canvas off) through high country in E MT. Since
>this was Grizzly bear country I was armed for, well... bear. But I didn't
>see any. I carried a high power rifle in a in a leather scabbard that was
>tied to the roll bars. When we came back out of the mountains I stopped at a
>gas station and went inside to conduct my business, (leaving the rifle in
>the scabbard). When I came back out a Crow Indian approached me and asked my
>how much I wanted for him? I said, "Not at any price." The man told me that
>he'd watched Gus guarding my property, that nothing tempted him to move, and
>that overall, he was, "a perfect ranch dog."
>
>Well, he was the perfect dog for me. I wish I could have been with him but
>there was just no way I (SCI/CP) could have gotten there. I'm having him
>cremated and it is my wish that he is buried with me. He meant that much to
>me.
>
>Why do these emotional events have to hurt so [expletives omitted] much?
>
Because one does become attached. If it didn't hurt you would be a
soulless bastard, which of course you aren't, hence the hurt. It's
just away of letting you know you're human.

>[BTW I had no intention of shooting anything, but I didn't want to be lunch
>either.]
>
Very few people who carry weapons for protection do.
--

You can run, but you'll only die tired.

ZombyWoof

NWBluePenguin

2006-07-24, 2:22 am

(((((Grampa Gus))))) Our animals become as precious to us as our children,
especially when the kids leave home. I understand your wanting him to be
with you through eternity. My condolences for your loss GG. I pray your
trip to North Carolina is pleasant and your stay near your daughter is
rewarding.

"Grampa Gus" <starob@att.net> wrote in message
news:3qywg.446912$Fs1.282052@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
> Hi all
>
> I'm still here in the Assisted Living Facility (ALF) and going ahead with
> planning to move to N Carolina so I can be with my daughter.
>
> Sadly, on the previous Friday it was time to put my 10YO Dobie/G Shep down
> because of bone cancer which just showed up from out of now where, about a
> month ago. Pain killers kept him going pretty well for several weeks.
> [When I moved from N CA to S CA I had to leave him behind, but at least
> with a very good family.]
>
> I remember driving my jeep (canvas off) through high country in E MT.
> Since this was Grizzly bear country I was armed for, well... bear. But I
> didn't see any. I carried a high power rifle in a in a leather scabbard
> that was tied to the roll bars. When we came back out of the mountains I
> stopped at a gas station and went inside to conduct my business, (leaving
> the rifle in the scabbard). When I came back out a Crow Indian approached
> me and asked my how much I wanted for him? I said, "Not at any price." The
> man told me that he'd watched Gus guarding my property, that nothing
> tempted him to move, and that overall, he was, "a perfect ranch dog."
>
> Well, he was the perfect dog for me. I wish I could have been with him but
> there was just no way I (SCI/CP) could have gotten there. I'm having him
> cremated and it is my wish that he is buried with me. He meant that much
> to me.
>
> Why do these emotional events have to hurt so [expletives omitted] much?
>
> [BTW I had no intention of shooting anything, but I didn't want to be
> lunch either.]
> --
> Grampa Gus
>
> I once knew a man who had no legs, when we compared notes he said he
> wouln't want trade places with me because he wouldn't be able to ride his
> Harley (w/sidecar) anymore. This really happened.
>