The "Whatever" Thread

fishiker said:
I know most of us have pets. It's hard to think of them as animals when they are part of the family. Saying goodbye to one is very difficult even when you know deep down inside it is the best thing. I have been dealing with this for some time and I hope to do what is best for my companion of the last 20 years. Jack is a "one of a kind" and it kills me to see him as just a shadow of the dog he once was. He is on pain meds every day and I'm not sure his quality of life outweighs the only option.
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sorry fishiker. tough one.
 
Picked up a flashlight last week. I've never been one to carry a flashlight, but after reading some of your thoughts on it and finding a resonable candidate for EDC I bought one. I ordered the Eagletac D25AAA. After carrying it for a week I'm not sure why I was ever without a light. I've found a reason (some made up and some legit) to use it every day. It's a tiny multi-mode thing with three output levels: 145, 60, & 12; and a twisty-head. Only had it a week, so I can't speak to long term usage and durability, but so far I like the thing.
Pic with standard lip balm tube for scale.
 
I know what you mean about flashlights. Ever since seeing so many posted here I've started carrying one daily.
 
YoungCurmudgeon said:
Picked up a flashlight last week. I've never been one to carry a flashlight, but after reading some of your thoughts on it and finding a resonable candidate for EDC I bought one. I ordered the Eagletac D25AAA. After carrying it for a week I'm not sure why I was ever without a light. I've found a reason (some made up and some legit) to use it every day. It's a tiny multi-mode thing with three output levels: 145, 60, & 12; and a twisty-head. Only had it a week, so I can't speak to long term usage and durability, but so far I like the thing.
Pic with standard lip balm tube for scale.
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i could echo your same words. i never carried a flashlight on my person until becoming a member of this community. and like you said, i don't know how i ever managed without one. i have now carried a FOURSEVENS Preon 1 for about a year. i like this light, but sometimes the twist-on is sometimes a bit squirrely. i do not remember this issue with the first one i had (lost).

and while we are the subject....just yesterday, i purchased a couple AAA Streamlights (forget the model) to put in my sons' Christmas stockings. i also got them a "hiker" med kit and will put some stuff in for fire-starting so they can make a kit. they are older and enjoy the outdoors enough that i thought this would be perfect timing for something like this.
 
Nice. I got a little light coming for christmas. Its a Nitecore MT1A. The 1A stands for 1 AA battery and puts out 180 lumens on high.

Its funny because I didnt think of carrying a light until the discussions popped up here. Now im ready to clip one to my pocket!

Great minds think alike and all that.
 
fishiker said:
... my companion of the last 20 years. Jack is a "one of a kind" and it kills me to see him as just a shadow of the dog he once was.
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I'm truly sorry for you man, 20 years is a heck of a good run! My dog Buster is still hanging tough despite cancer, but I'll be looking at the same situation you are eventualy. Press on! I know we will.
 
Sorry to hear about your pooch, fishiker. It is truly sad to see them not be able to do the things they once could. Hurts bad when you know it's coming, but I'm sure you will make the right decision and he will know you do it out of love.
 
Very sorry to hear about your buddy as well fishiker. Losing my pooch was one of the worst things I've ever been through. I slept with her collar under my pillow for a month and still carry her tag with me everyday. People who don't have a pet in their life have a hard time really grasping what they mean to us. While it likely won't do much just try and think of how you made each other's lives richer. I am sure he would not pick someone other than you to spend his time here with. Now the only thing you can do is be as strong as you can for him. And remember, he'll be waiting for you, tail wagging, on the other side.
 
Fish : I am sorry man, I know Exactly where you are coming from. You have my sincerest apologies.
 
fishiker -- I know the spot you're in right now, and since you're ready to ask the "quality of life" question, you already know the unpleasant answer.
I feel bad for you and wish there was something encouraging I could say other than you have my sincere condolences -- dwell on the happy times and not the upcoming task.
 
fishiker said:
I know most of us have pets. It's hard to think of them as animals when they are part of the family. Saying goodbye to one is very difficult even when you know deep down inside it is the best thing. I have been dealing with this for some time and I hope to do what is best for my companion of the last 20 years. Jack is a "one of a kind" and it kills me to see him as just a shadow of the dog he once was. He is on pain meds every day and I'm not sure his quality of life outweighs the only option.
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It always sucks when you come to that decision time, I am truly sorry. Our four legged friends are those constant friends that are always waiting for us at the door and always ready to go on an adventure. If you don't mind me asking what breed is he?
 
fishiker said:
I know most of us have pets. It's hard to think of them as animals when they are part of the family. Saying goodbye to one is very difficult even when you know deep down inside it is the best thing. I have been dealing with this for some time and I hope to do what is best for my companion of the last 20 years. Jack is a "one of a kind" and it kills me to see him as just a shadow of the dog he once was. He is on pain meds every day and I'm not sure his quality of life outweighs the only option.
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Feeling your pain man.:(
Still missing my Benny Boy.
The "only option" is the best you can do for ol' Jack.
I am personally glad for the option rather than the alternative of prolonged suffering.
It sucks big time, but you (as we all do) know it's for the better.
At least you'll have all the memories and the smiles they'll bring to look forward to.
 
fishiker said:
I know most of us have pets. It's hard to think of them as animals when they are part of the family. Saying goodbye to one is very difficult even when you know deep down inside it is the best thing. I have been dealing with this for some time and I hope to do what is best for my companion of the last 20 years. Jack is a "one of a kind" and it kills me to see him as just a shadow of the dog he once was. He is on pain meds every day and I'm not sure his quality of life outweighs the only option.
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Sorry to hear about your family member. I know the feeling as I have lost a dog and for a while was not going to get another. We gave in and got our pug who got sick and almost died, vet said he had less than 10% chance but he pulled through somehow. It was utter misery gong through that process until he recovered.
 
fishiker said:
I genuinely appreciate the understanding from all of you.
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I've started and deleted several messages trying to put succinctly what all of us that have ever had a great dog feel when hearing about your situation. I guess I'll just say this. Dogs, I feel, have a way becoming more than "pets" and are true companions and friends. You and he will know when the time comes and you will honor him by acting with strength, Grace, and Love and being the friend to him that he has always been to you. My prayers are with you.
 
John, do you have any plans on doing some more raffles?
I never had any luck in them but was fun to try and any chance for a nice knife for 10 to 20 dollars is a good thing.
 
rssajs said:
John, do you have any plans on doing some more raffles?
I never had any luck in them but was fun to try and any chance for a nice knife for 10 to 20 dollars is a good thing.
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I'm hoping to, but the last one was a dud, only 2 chances were bought.
 
Well I'm off to go qualify for my handgun course for work my excuse every year to go and shoot off a whole bunch of rounds.
 
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