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My dog passed away...
« on: Wed, 03 October 2012, 09:33:20 »
For the past week or so, I've been really down in the dumps.  I've talked to a very few amount of GH members and haven't been very active with work or personal life.  Really, I've just had no motivation.  My dog passed away yesterday.  She was 17 years old and lived an incredibly long, happy, human food filled life.  I really couldn't have asked for anything else. 

In the beginning of her last week, she appeared to have been suffering from a slipped disc in her upper spine, towards the neck.  This caused her to have severe pain when walking, laying down, eating, or really any sort of upper body movement.  My gf and I decided that this was the event that we would euthanize her.  The suffering she's endured, and the mental pain that we endure is just a long road of sadness and heartaching pain.  Even typing this now, I'm desperately holding back any tears but my heart is exhausted, still healing from yesterday's sorrow.

As the week progressed, Penny gave us a final gift.  On her last day, the morning of, my gf and I walked her and she seemed so happy.  I think she knew her day was coming and wanted us to be happy no matter what.  We walked her as much as she could take, fed her some delicious food and all the water she wanted.  It was her last supper, her last walk, and her last goodbye.

Thank you Penny for all the warm memories.  I will never forget the times we spent together as children, teenagers and lastly, adults.  I saw you through your entire life, beginning as a basket of ferocious energy down to the last dwindling breath of your senior citizenship.  I know that we'll see eachother again, but until then, may you rest happily and forever in peace.



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Re: My dog passed away...
« Reply #1 on: Wed, 03 October 2012, 09:33:34 »
With that being said, some other crappy things that have been happening in the midst of all this. I've been also trying my best to move into my new house, however, along with that came a month's worth of double rent/mortgage. 

Timing was kind of bad in this situation where I found myself having to move into my new place but still paying rent on my old place because of a contractual agreement.  Top that off with unexpected contractor fees and veterinary bills, I'm down about $3000.  With that being said, I plan on holding a public auction to help pay for these things.  This isn't a pity or charity auction, this is simply to help pay for my bills.  However, because GH is such a big part of my life right now, I do plan on donating some of the proceeds to continue helping fund this warm, amazing community.

Some items I plan on auctioning:  CC Skulls, Filco ergo-Clears, NIB doubleshots, Dolch Keycaps, SP keycap sets, TypeNow Solid, moogle kits and whatever else I can give up to help pay for this huge dent.

You can expect something to be up in Classifieds sometime by the end of the week.  I still need to finish unpacking and sorting out everything that I have.
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Re: My dog passed away...
« Reply #2 on: Wed, 03 October 2012, 09:36:49 »
Wow dude. There isn't really I can think of to say, I know what it's like to lose a loved one like that, especially a member of the family. I hope you feel better, it was amazing of you to have made it such a good life for her. Rest in Peace, Penny.
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Re: My dog passed away...
« Reply #3 on: Wed, 03 October 2012, 09:38:55 »
R.I.P. Penny. I totally understand Dan. If I can do anything to help, shoot me a PM.

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Re: My dog passed away...
« Reply #4 on: Wed, 03 October 2012, 09:42:59 »
So sorry for your loss Dan.  So sad... I don't know what else to say.  I think I can safely speak for the community when saying that we are here for you.  If you feel the need to vent, or just want to let it all out, send me a PM...

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Re: My dog passed away...
« Reply #5 on: Wed, 03 October 2012, 09:47:04 »
Thanks guys :)  It's the community that really helps cheer me up sometimes, and I really think it helps heal the pain.

Just a heads up, I'll be holding a public auction to relieve some of these bills I've accumulated this past month.  Please refer to post #2 for anyone interested http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=36149.msg676904#msg676904

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« Reply #6 on: Wed, 03 October 2012, 09:47:44 »
An auction sounds good. Might be the only one I'll actively participate in to help out.
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Re: My dog passed away...
« Reply #7 on: Wed, 03 October 2012, 09:51:12 »
I will chip in a key Techkey package for the auction.  R.I.P Penny 

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« Reply #8 on: Wed, 03 October 2012, 09:51:42 »
Sorry to hear about your dog, Dan. Definitely fortunate to have had 17 wonderful years of good memories with her.

Best of luck with your emotional recovery.

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« Reply #9 on: Wed, 03 October 2012, 11:06:14 »
Sorry to hear that Dan...
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« Reply #10 on: Wed, 03 October 2012, 11:37:02 »
:< She is such a wonderful dog. She's lucky to have had you.

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« Reply #11 on: Wed, 03 October 2012, 11:45:00 »
Damn dude, sorry for your loss.
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« Reply #12 on: Wed, 03 October 2012, 11:49:25 »
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« Reply #13 on: Wed, 03 October 2012, 12:02:12 »
Your in my thoughts. Hang in there, time is a great healer.

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« Reply #14 on: Wed, 03 October 2012, 12:12:11 »
I'm sorry for your loss, Dan. We're here for you. If there's anything I can do, don't hesitate to let me know.
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« Reply #15 on: Wed, 03 October 2012, 12:13:16 »
I hope you're doing okay.  Your dog is super cute! 

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« Reply #16 on: Wed, 03 October 2012, 12:14:30 »
Sorry to hear this man.  Condolences. :(

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« Reply #17 on: Wed, 03 October 2012, 12:15:19 »
Rest in peace, Penny

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« Reply #18 on: Wed, 03 October 2012, 12:20:19 »
take your time man. it stays with you, but it gets better

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« Reply #19 on: Wed, 03 October 2012, 17:14:17 »
Sincerest condolances.  From your words it sounds as if Penny had more than any dog could hope for.  R.I.P.
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« Reply #20 on: Wed, 03 October 2012, 17:33:06 »
I just went through the same process with my oldest dog myself.  It seemed like overnight, she just went from being awesome and spritely to big trouble. 

Looking back, with how she fought me to go to the vet to get looked at and would try to hide in weird places, I can tell she was preparing me more than anything else and the day of she was as positive as she could be, so I think it's just something dogs do as like a last effort to make sure we remember happy times with them even at the last.

My condolences are your's, sir.

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« Reply #21 on: Wed, 03 October 2012, 17:37:05 »
What sad news, R.I.P. Penny.  It's clear she led a long, pampered life, and will live on forever in your memories.  I've had a lot of dogs come and go in my lifetime and it's never easy, so I know how you feel :(

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« Reply #22 on: Wed, 03 October 2012, 17:38:24 »
Damn man, sounds like you gave her the best life that you possibly could :)

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« Reply #23 on: Wed, 03 October 2012, 22:47:19 »
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« Reply #24 on: Thu, 04 October 2012, 03:07:30 »
Sorry for your loss Dan. Let me know if you need anything.

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« Reply #25 on: Thu, 04 October 2012, 06:17:42 »
That's sad. You have my sincere condolences.
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« Reply #26 on: Thu, 04 October 2012, 06:25:56 »
So sorry for your loss. :(
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« Reply #27 on: Thu, 04 October 2012, 11:09:29 »
We're on day 2 now, and it's gotten a lot better.  Thank you all for caring about Penny, I wish you could have all met her =)

She was a huge part of my life and just knowing that there are so many people who know and understand what I'm going through, it really does put some things into perspective and makes me not feel so alone.

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« Reply #28 on: Thu, 04 October 2012, 12:55:09 »
:) I'm glad that we could help you out Dan.
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« Reply #29 on: Thu, 04 October 2012, 16:05:36 »
Sorry, Dan. You did the right thing.
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« Reply #30 on: Fri, 05 October 2012, 15:00:33 »
You have my condolences, DanGWanG. People who do not have pets do not understand how much they are family. I had to get my cat put to sleep a few years ago, and it was heartbreaking.

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« Reply #31 on: Fri, 19 October 2012, 13:05:32 »
My absolute sincerest condolences. I wish I had seen this sooner. I had to stop reading halfway through and go back a few minutes later.
It's often hard to think more of the great and the good at times like this, even though it's all inevitable at some point.

Thank you for sharing this most important part of your life with us.

I'm crying right now typing this.
Oct 27-28 will be 1 year since Smoochie passed. It's been the loneliest and saddest feeling I've had. Everything else doesn't matter sometimes :(

Trying so hard to get past the sadness:

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