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Bluegrass Taco · Aug 17, 2022

2ndhandTacoman said: ↑

Good afternoon/early evening gang!

Today was tough, my GF told me last night that she decided it was time to turn off Clarence's light, he couldn't even stand anymore. I wanted to help and see my little buddy one last time. I got the text that the vet which was closest to her couldn't do it, she had to go to her regular Vet office which was 40 miles from her house. She tried to talk me out of helping because of my work but I didn't care, I needed to help her and see him one last time. When I got to her house, I was shocked at how much worse he was since when I saw him last Sunday, he was just staring out into space and looking very uncomfortable. She put him into a fresh cat bed and sat him on my lap while she drove. I didn't think that he was going to make it to the vet office ( and I told him that it was ok to go now ) I hoped that he would pass before we got there to spare himself getting jabbed with needles. He was still clinging on somehow. Within 20 minutes of getting there, my little buddies lights were turned off. I've never felt so sad or helpless in my life, nothing that we could do to help him. I hope that he knew we were there and that we love him and will miss him. I held him for the last hour of his life, she held him in the bed while the Vet did their thing.
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Pets become family members. They depend on us to keep them safe and loved. It's tough to lose them. So sorry for the loss

KRAMERICA · Aug 17, 2022

2ndhandTacoman said: ↑

Good afternoon/early evening gang!

Today was tough, my GF told me last night that she decided it was time to turn off Clarence's light, he couldn't even stand anymore. I wanted to help and see my little buddy one last time. I got the text that the vet which was closest to her couldn't do it, she had to go to her regular Vet office which was 40 miles from her house. She tried to talk me out of helping because of my work but I didn't care, I needed to help her and see him one last time. When I got to her house, I was shocked at how much worse he was since when I saw him last Sunday, he was just staring out into space and looking very uncomfortable. She put him into a fresh cat bed and sat him on my lap while she drove. I didn't think that he was going to make it to the vet office ( and I told him that it was ok to go now ) I hoped that he would pass before we got there to spare himself getting jabbed with needles. He was still clinging on somehow. Within 20 minutes of getting there, my little buddies lights were turned off. I've never felt so sad or helpless in my life, nothing that we could do to help him. I hope that he knew we were there and that we love him and will miss him. I held him for the last hour of his life, she held him in the bed while the Vet did their thing.
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Sorry for your loss!

vssman · Aug 17, 2022

2ndhandTacoman said: ↑

Good afternoon/early evening gang!

Today was tough, my GF told me last night that she decided it was time to turn off Clarence's light, he couldn't even stand anymore. I wanted to help and see my little buddy one last time. I got the text that the vet which was closest to her couldn't do it, she had to go to her regular Vet office which was 40 miles from her house. She tried to talk me out of helping because of my work but I didn't care, I needed to help her and see him one last time. When I got to her house, I was shocked at how much worse he was since when I saw him last Sunday, he was just staring out into space and looking very uncomfortable. She put him into a fresh cat bed and sat him on my lap while she drove. I didn't think that he was going to make it to the vet office ( and I told him that it was ok to go now ) I hoped that he would pass before we got there to spare himself getting jabbed with needles. He was still clinging on somehow. Within 20 minutes of getting there, my little buddies lights were turned off. I've never felt so sad or helpless in my life, nothing that we could do to help him. I hope that he knew we were there and that we love him and will miss him. I held him for the last hour of his life, she held him in the bed while the Vet did their thing.
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I’m sorry

US Marine · Aug 17, 2022

2ndhandTacoman said: ↑

Good afternoon/early evening gang!

Today was tough, my GF told me last night that she decided it was time to turn off Clarence's light, he couldn't even stand anymore. I wanted to help and see my little buddy one last time. I got the text that the vet which was closest to her couldn't do it, she had to go to her regular Vet office which was 40 miles from her house. She tried to talk me out of helping because of my work but I didn't care, I needed to help her and see him one last time. When I got to her house, I was shocked at how much worse he was since when I saw him last Sunday, he was just staring out into space and looking very uncomfortable. She put him into a fresh cat bed and sat him on my lap while she drove. I didn't think that he was going to make it to the vet office ( and I told him that it was ok to go now ) I hoped that he would pass before we got there to spare himself getting jabbed with needles. He was still clinging on somehow. Within 20 minutes of getting there, my little buddies lights were turned off. I've never felt so sad or helpless in my life, nothing that we could do to help him. I hope that he knew we were there and that we love him and will miss him. I held him for the last hour of his life, she held him in the bed while the Vet did their thing.
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So sorry for your loss

Breknraj · Aug 17, 2022

My condolences

Always the toughest part of having pets, but I'm glad that you saw it through, because they do know that you're there.

Hardscrabble · Aug 17, 2022

2ndhandTacoman said: ↑

Good afternoon/early evening gang!

Today was tough, my GF told me last night that she decided it was time to turn off Clarence's light, he couldn't even stand anymore. I wanted to help and see my little buddy one last time. I got the text that the vet which was closest to her couldn't do it, she had to go to her regular Vet office which was 40 miles from her house. She tried to talk me out of helping because of my work but I didn't care, I needed to help her and see him one last time. When I got to her house, I was shocked at how much worse he was since when I saw him last Sunday, he was just staring out into space and looking very uncomfortable. She put him into a fresh cat bed and sat him on my lap while she drove. I didn't think that he was going to make it to the vet office ( and I told him that it was ok to go now ) I hoped that he would pass before we got there to spare himself getting jabbed with needles. He was still clinging on somehow. Within 20 minutes of getting there, my little buddies lights were turned off. I've never felt so sad or helpless in my life, nothing that we could do to help him. I hope that he knew we were there and that we love him and will miss him. I held him for the last hour of his life, she held him in the bed while the Vet did their thing.
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It was good that you were there with your GF and to be with Clarence during his last few hours. Sad day when you lose a pet.

Marty65 · Aug 17, 2022

2ndhandTacoman said: ↑

Good afternoon/early evening gang!

Today was tough, my GF told me last night that she decided it was time to turn off Clarence's light, he couldn't even stand anymore. I wanted to help and see my little buddy one last time. I got the text that the vet which was closest to her couldn't do it, she had to go to her regular Vet office which was 40 miles from her house. She tried to talk me out of helping because of my work but I didn't care, I needed to help her and see him one last time. When I got to her house, I was shocked at how much worse he was since when I saw him last Sunday, he was just staring out into space and looking very uncomfortable. She put him into a fresh cat bed and sat him on my lap while she drove. I didn't think that he was going to make it to the vet office ( and I told him that it was ok to go now ) I hoped that he would pass before we got there to spare himself getting jabbed with needles. He was still clinging on somehow. Within 20 minutes of getting there, my little buddies lights were turned off. I've never felt so sad or helpless in my life, nothing that we could do to help him. I hope that he knew we were there and that we love him and will miss him. I held him for the last hour of his life, she held him in the bed while the Vet did their thing.
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So sorry for your loss!

US Marine · Aug 17, 2022

CVYota[OP] said: ↑

So I watched my son pick up the car battery sideways. As I was telling him not to do that, the acid/water started pouring out. I watched him start to wipe it on his pants... told him to go in and wash it off.

Told me his arm started turning red and itchy.

" why is there water in a battery?"

Can you blame it on chemical exposure from service?
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Yes it's in my service records

Hopefully this new Pact Act ruling that was signed into law this year that now covers Veterans from Burn pit exposure and other chemical exposure

I'm awaiting Genetic blood testing to see if this disease I've got was passed to me by relatives . If that doesn't show results I will use the VA's new Pact Act for chemical exposure from El Toro

RustyGreen · Aug 17, 2022

2ndhandTacoman said: ↑

Good afternoon/early evening gang!

Today was tough, my GF told me last night that she decided it was time to turn off Clarence's light, he couldn't even stand anymore. I wanted to help and see my little buddy one last time. I got the text that the vet which was closest to her couldn't do it, she had to go to her regular Vet office which was 40 miles from her house. She tried to talk me out of helping because of my work but I didn't care, I needed to help her and see him one last time. When I got to her house, I was shocked at how much worse he was since when I saw him last Sunday, he was just staring out into space and looking very uncomfortable. She put him into a fresh cat bed and sat him on my lap while she drove. I didn't think that he was going to make it to the vet office ( and I told him that it was ok to go now ) I hoped that he would pass before we got there to spare himself getting jabbed with needles. He was still clinging on somehow. Within 20 minutes of getting there, my little buddies lights were turned off. I've never felt so sad or helpless in my life, nothing that we could do to help him. I hope that he knew we were there and that we love him and will miss him. I held him for the last hour of his life, she held him in the bed while the Vet did their thing.
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Sorry for your loss.
You were there for him and I'm sure he knew it.
RIP little fellow, you were loved.

MTgirl · Aug 17, 2022

ran into town for groceries after work. usually take the frontage road and not the interstate, less busy and no lights/off ramps so even at 50mph its faster than the 75mph interstate. anywho I'm cruising along in Toy and this lady goes flying past me. she hadn't even crossed fully back into the correct lane and i see red and blues lighting up ahead. she blows right past the sheriff's deputy. he had to do a u turn so i made sure to give him plenty of room to gt ahead of me again. he was still chasing her when i turned off the road. and she was still pulled over with mutiple LEOs when i got done with my shopping and was heading back home. not sure what she did besides speeding but it must be bad.

Casper66 · Aug 17, 2022

2ndhandTacoman said: ↑

Good afternoon/early evening gang!

Today was tough, my GF told me last night that she decided it was time to turn off Clarence's light, he couldn't even stand anymore. I wanted to help and see my little buddy one last time. I got the text that the vet which was closest to her couldn't do it, she had to go to her regular Vet office which was 40 miles from her house. She tried to talk me out of helping because of my work but I didn't care, I needed to help her and see him one last time. When I got to her house, I was shocked at how much worse he was since when I saw him last Sunday, he was just staring out into space and looking very uncomfortable. She put him into a fresh cat bed and sat him on my lap while she drove. I didn't think that he was going to make it to the vet office ( and I told him that it was ok to go now ) I hoped that he would pass before we got there to spare himself getting jabbed with needles. He was still clinging on somehow. Within 20 minutes of getting there, my little buddies lights were turned off. I've never felt so sad or helpless in my life, nothing that we could do to help him. I hope that he knew we were there and that we love him and will miss him. I held him for the last hour of his life, she held him in the bed while the Vet did their thing.
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Really sorry to see this. They are our buddies and wrk their way deep into our hearts. Sadly I have had to go through this too many times each time saying never again the rescue another and another. I can only hope the life we give them is a good one. Try to just remember the smiles he gave you and the love.

Taco Buggy · Aug 17, 2022

2ndhandTacoman said: ↑

Good afternoon/early evening gang!

Today was tough, my GF told me last night that she decided it was time to turn off Clarence's light, he couldn't even stand anymore. I wanted to help and see my little buddy one last time. I got the text that the vet which was closest to her couldn't do it, she had to go to her regular Vet office which was 40 miles from her house. She tried to talk me out of helping because of my work but I didn't care, I needed to help her and see him one last time. When I got to her house, I was shocked at how much worse he was since when I saw him last Sunday, he was just staring out into space and looking very uncomfortable. She put him into a fresh cat bed and sat him on my lap while she drove. I didn't think that he was going to make it to the vet office ( and I told him that it was ok to go now ) I hoped that he would pass before we got there to spare himself getting jabbed with needles. He was still clinging on somehow. Within 20 minutes of getting there, my little buddies lights were turned off. I've never felt so sad or helpless in my life, nothing that we could do to help him. I hope that he knew we were there and that we love him and will miss him. I held him for the last hour of his life, she held him in the bed while the Vet did their thing.
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So sorry!

MTgirl · Aug 17, 2022

@CVYota you been keeping up with the news on the flooding in Death Valley? what a crazy year its been...
will the closures affect your DV trips or do you guys usually head off the beaten path anyways?

Tacman19 · Aug 17, 2022

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Afternoon everyone

Just got back home from the VA and it's been a very long day !!! . During my visit with my Primary health care doctor I couldn't believe how good my blood pressure was . It was 116 / 77 , that's the best it's been since I started going to the VA 12 years ago , not bad for a almost 61yr old

Not sure if any of you have ever had a Nerve conduction study or EMG test . It's like being tasered and feeling your muscles constrict . The doctor will apply voltage to Nerve and ramp up the voltage 4x's ea time getting stronger and stronger

What the doctor found today is what I thought it would be . Very weak and slow Nerve response . My body is having a auto immune disorder trying to destroy the mylene sheathing of the nerves
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Nice work Chuck. It's hard to keep BP down with us middle aged fellows. LOL.
Tell them to put in a new distributor and get that nerve electrical thing back to normal. LOL. NOT MSD either.
Zim

Tacman19 · Aug 17, 2022

2ndhandTacoman said: ↑

Good afternoon/early evening gang!

Today was tough, my GF told me last night that she decided it was time to turn off Clarence's light, he couldn't even stand anymore. I wanted to help and see my little buddy one last time. I got the text that the vet which was closest to her couldn't do it, she had to go to her regular Vet office which was 40 miles from her house. She tried to talk me out of helping because of my work but I didn't care, I needed to help her and see him one last time. When I got to her house, I was shocked at how much worse he was since when I saw him last Sunday, he was just staring out into space and looking very uncomfortable. She put him into a fresh cat bed and sat him on my lap while she drove. I didn't think that he was going to make it to the vet office ( and I told him that it was ok to go now ) I hoped that he would pass before we got there to spare himself getting jabbed with needles. He was still clinging on somehow. Within 20 minutes of getting there, my little buddies lights were turned off. I've never felt so sad or helpless in my life, nothing that we could do to help him. I hope that he knew we were there and that we love him and will miss him. I held him for the last hour of his life, she held him in the bed while the Vet did their thing.
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My thoughts and prayers are with you and your buddy. Hard to lose a friend and companion.
Zim

Martin64 · Aug 17, 2022

MTgirl said: ↑

@CVYota you been keeping up with the news on the flooding in Death Valley? what a crazy year its been...
will the closures affect your DV trips or do you guys usually head off the beaten path anyways?
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Not sure what's up with this weather. Sure, it rains but this year the deserts seem to be getting a reset. The storm activity is crazy right now and it's been going on for about 2 almost 3 weeks. Since last weekend we've had one thunder storm after another. The rains are spotty but heavy and I think every area from here to up there has had a bunch. I worked an hour and 1/2 north of here all week and we had some rain everyday. They got an inch of rain in about an hour Monday morning. Not sure what our totals are but everything north of here got way more than us.

CVYota · Aug 17, 2022

MTgirl said: ↑

@CVYota you been keeping up with the news on the flooding in Death Valley? what a crazy year its been...
will the closures affect your DV trips or do you guys usually head off the beaten path anyways?
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Yeah we have been watching it.
Doesn't take much to flood. Years worth of rain is only 2 in..

We can get through most all the washouts, but I have seen 20 foot drops, so it depends on the area. By the time we go out alot will be fixed. We go around road closed signs but they see we are equipped and don't stop us.

There are alot of Euro tourists that take the rental sedans into the park during the summer, this hasn't stopped them
https://youtu.be/Vn4IJFERCRM

Hardscrabble · Aug 18, 2022

Good morning

Back to the salt mines today, let’s see what happens.

jwctaco · Aug 18, 2022

Morning everyone

vssman · Aug 18, 2022

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