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Started by Caz, August 26, 2015, 10:11:20 PM

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dannyboy

During the weekend, our 7 year old dog 'Bonnie' became unwell, having been on a prescription diet for two years. I told my wife that I would ring the Vets this afternoon. I went to bed this morning after working last night and when I got up, it was obvious that 'Bonnie' was in a bad way, so I rang the Vet. I was told that, due to the storm affecting Ireland, I could not take her until tomorrow morning. At first I was quite annoyed, but could not really complain, as my wife had sent a message saying that she was staying with one of her work colleagues as the shop she works in had closed and I had received a call from work telling me not to go in tonight as the factory was shutting down, due to the storm. Anyway, to the point, 'Bonnie' has just died, peacefully, but how do I ring my wife and tell her? She was devastated when 'Misty', (in my little picture), died nearly two years ago and we still miss her.  So, I am sat here, waiting for the weather to improve a bit, before I go dig another hole in the garden. Just wanted to offload. Thanks for reading.
As an afterthought, there is always someone worse of than oneself - I have just heard that there are thousands in Ireland without electricity and sadly, one lady has been killed. Life can be a pain at times.  :beers:
David.
I used to be indecisive - now I'm not - I don't think.
If a friend seems distant, catch up with them.

Malc

Sorry to hear of your sad loss, Dannyboy. Non pet owners don't understand that you are not losing a pet, but a valued and loved member of the family. I don't envy you having to tell your wife.
The years have been good to me, it was the weekends that did the damage.

woodbury22uk

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Feel for you @dannyboy I had a similar situation when our cat died. My wife was 3000 miles away, and when she got home, I was going to be away. Very difficult to break the news over the phone when you can't hold the other person. A hug or cuddle always helps.
Mike

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dannyboy

As you say Malc, it is a bit like loosing a member of the family. I have now contacted my wife - she is heartbroken but has made me promise to not go pick her up because of the weather, so I will not be able to console her properly until tomorrow. I started digging a hole but had to stop as, apart from getting dark, the rain has come back, although it is not quite as windy as it was. Living where I do, there will be trees down somewhere on the lane that I have to drive on so we will see what comes with the morrow. The internet is back after being down for a couple of hours, so I can still 'talk' to people, but the mobile is still down. Thanks to Malc and Mike. I will get the bottle of 'Jura' out in a bit!  :beers:
David.
I used to be indecisive - now I'm not - I don't think.
If a friend seems distant, catch up with them.

RailGooner


Newportnobby

As a pet owner I know only too well what you're going through, David. :(
My thoughts are with you and your wife. Have a Jura for me, please

dannyboy

Quote from: newportnobby on October 16, 2017, 08:28:39 PM

My thoughts are with you and your wife.    Thanks Mick - appreciated.

Have a Jura for me, please    Err, does that mean I have to have two  ??? :)
David.
I used to be indecisive - now I'm not - I don't think.
If a friend seems distant, catch up with them.

Newportnobby

Quote from: dannyboy on October 16, 2017, 08:32:27 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on October 16, 2017, 08:28:39 PM

My thoughts are with you and your wife.    Thanks Mick - appreciated.

Have a Jura for me, please    Err, does that mean I have to have two  ??? :)

At least!

daffy

When the last of my cats died some years ago, at the grand old age of 15, I was devastated. Pets are family to those of us who welcome them into our lives, and their passing is inevitably a traumatic experience.

May the storm in your life soon pass, and may your wife return safely to you so that you may both get far greater comfort than the Jura can give.
Mike

Sufferin' succotash!

Bob Tidbury

#864
Danyboy Im so sorry to read your sad news ,as Malc and Daffy have said a pet is not just an animal its one of the family and  a very loyal friend those that havnt ever had a dog will never realise what its like to loose a friend and member of the family so you have my sympathy.
Bob Tidbury

daveg

I could only repeat what has already been said.

Always hugely sad when a loved pet leaves us.

Absolutely love our big Blue but still miss those that are no longer here.

Dave G

austinbob

So - I have a bit of damp and mould in a small room at the back of the house. Builders take a look and say some of the rendering needs replacing and the wall needs damp proofing. Inside needs cleaning and repainting. Just a few hundred pounds - sorted.

Next I strip everything out from inside the room so it can be cleaned up and redecorated.
Builders take a look and say walls have no damp course and floor is quarry tiles on sand. Outside the walls need special treatment - drilling holes in bricks and pumping in special liquid damp course. New concrete covering around wall and new drainage to prevent water collection.
Inside - replace plaster, add new insulation board and plaster board, repair any other damage.

Total cost is now £7k

So no new N gauge toys for quite a while and bread and water rations.

:hmmm: :veryangry:
Size matters - especially if you don't have a lot of space - and N gauge is the answer!

Bob Austin

emjaybee

@austinbob

Think about getting a second opinion. We had similar conversations with damp "specialists", long story short, didn't need damp proof course injecting, didn't need replaster just changed ventilation routine, some outside adjustments. Good as gold. Two out of three specialists wanted to go the  £5k route, the other cost us nothing. In return we got him to do the woodworm treatment.

Just my experience. I do property maintenance by the way.
Brookline build thread:

https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=50207.msg652736#msg652736

Sometimes you bite the dog...

...sometimes the dog bites you!

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I can explain it to you...

...but I can't understand it for you.

austinbob

Quote from: emjaybee on October 19, 2017, 02:20:32 PM
@austinbob

Think about getting a second opinion. We had similar conversations with damp "specialists", long story short, didn't need damp proof course injecting, didn't need replaster just changed ventilation routine, some outside adjustments. Good as gold. Two out of three specialists wanted to go the  £5k route, the other cost us nothing. In return we got him to do the woodworm treatment.

Just my experience. I do property maintenance by the way.
Thanks emjaybee.
No cheap short cut I'm afraid - 3 different builders all have same conclusion. Only difference is we ignored the first two and took short cuts with result that things are now much worse. we actually have soil inside the room now where its worked its way through the wall.
Got to be done I'm afraid.
:beers:
Bob
Size matters - especially if you don't have a lot of space - and N gauge is the answer!

Bob Austin


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