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Well...I just had to share with you guys. I'm still out splitting wood in 90+ degree heat, taking care of the garden and my family, but...


My wife's step-dad (who I consider her real dad since he raised her after her real dad left when she was just a tot) died Thursday night, and he was one of the dudes that I respected the most in my life. Then...our dog of 15+ years took her last breath last night around 10 PM (I just got done digging the grave and made the box with her stuff in it with her last night). Not the kind of weekend that someone would look forward to, but such is life.


Anyway...Bob (my wife's step-dad) loved Minn (our dog) more than any other dog in his life. All I can hope for right now is that they're both up there and found each other already and are running around and playing just like they used to.


Just had to get that off my chest since I'm just so damn sad right now...again.


Maybe they met on the stairway up. I hope so...

I'm sorry to hear that. I'm at a loss for words.

They're probably together, tossing a frisbee.

Ya gotta think like that.

We all lose those we love & respect as we go, MD. It's part & parcel of the grand plan.

It's something to celebrate, that Bob had such an influence in your life. He did something great, right there. He's given you an example to live by, & all you can do is be thankful for the time you had together on this big marble.

Embrace the grief for a bit, then let your it steer your art, if you can.

Minn has also taught you much about loyalty & love.

You've been fortunate to have them both around you. I know that doesn't make their passing any less painful, but you'll talk about them, & remember them, both in your darkest hours & the good ones, & that's pretty cool, if you think about it.

I'm sorry for your loss, but I'm happy that you had them in your life when you needed them.

Not all men get to share the bond you obviously had with Bob.


My condolences on your loss.

Losing members of your family, both human and animal, is a very tough thing to go through. I'm quite sure there is an afterlife. I've heard some amazing stories of how animals behave when their master dies. It is entirely possible that the souls of animals and humans get together in the afterlife. Bob and Minn might very well be together. I wouldn't be at all surprised.

Sincerest condolences MD.
Keep well yourself please.

Metal , I don't know you that well but I think Chippy said it well.
condolences and be sure to keep yourself well.

We all have, or will inevitably share, the same feeling that is surreal in it’s intense feeling of emptiness when someone we care for passes away. I don’t know how else to describe that awful feeling, just that I can say for a fact, it will lessen with time. Not that you don’t already know this, just a reminder to look forward to the distant future, where you can imagine this tragedy far behind you. My condolences Metal, towards you and your Wife.

You see? This is why I still hang around here. Someone can just get something off their chest and receive great advice along the way. Thank you all very much!

I still find myself walking upstairs to help Minn come down and was talking about Bob yesterday as if he were still here, but it'll go away.

You know how they say that everything comes in three's?

Well, when I walked into work this morning, I was told to go back on unemployment again. There's number 3, and this time I'm afraid that I have to sell my house and move somewhere that has work. Doesn't seem fair to me that I'm the one that quotes and gets the jobs, yet I go on unemployment and the crew guys keep making money off from my knowledge (and I still have to make the parts for those idiots to install as well), but I'm getting so jaded to being sh*t upon that I almost don't even see it coming anymore.

Does anyone want to buy a new, beautiful custom house in the woods by the creeks? Seriously...

So sorry to hear of your loss Metal. Just remember when one door closes another opens this has alway's been my experience in life.
Another bit of philosophy that I think of during hard times when the world seems so dark and cruel is that no matter how negetive an event in your life if you look hard enough there is always a positive!

Someone once said "that which does not kill me only makes me stronger"
Hang in there Bro. I know it doen't seem like it now but things WILL get better.

So sorry for your losses. I lost my mom and my aunt-in-law and it has been very tough. You must walk through a thick emotional wall. A very long journey that you have no choice but to walk through. Wifey especially is crushed I know. I know I didn't even want to leave the house at those 2 events. I hate seeing someone go through that same pain. I must admit though that Mom and Aunt Marilyn are alright now. Somehow I just got that feeling with the ceremonies, family togetherness,laughter as well as the tears SO please don't feel like you are alone. Just keep walking.

I feel your pain Metal D. I've had similiar back to back hardships like this that didn't make any sense.

I'm very sorry for your losses bro. Contact me for anything if you feel you need support.

I've found through harsh experiences that's it's sometimes best just to go somewhere alone and let those tears out. It speeds up the healing process, no doubt.