Father Kit Cool Gun Garth Posted June 11, 2020 Share Posted June 11, 2020 A thought came to me seeing the joy that our two current girls have brought to my wife and I these past 11 years so far. (We lost our first two girls after 18 years and 15 years) How many of you would give up seven years of your life* in exchange for one additional year of theirs? I believe if it was possible, we would. *And yes I know the 7:1 ratio of dog years is not exactly correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tex Wilson Posted June 11, 2020 Share Posted June 11, 2020 I just wish that when it's my time for me to go that Buster, my little buddy, will lay down beside me and go with me. I would be lost without having him around and I know he would feel the same way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted June 11, 2020 Share Posted June 11, 2020 1 hour ago, Arizona Gunfighter said: I just wish that when it's my time for me to go that Buster, my little buddy, will lay down beside me and go with me. I would be lost without having him around and I know he would feel the same way. There 'tis, the perfect answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted June 11, 2020 Share Posted June 11, 2020 I hope that when I die all my dogs are there to greet me. If there ain’t no dogs in heaven, I don’t wanna go. I’m not kiddin’ neither... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seamus McGillicuddy Posted June 11, 2020 Share Posted June 11, 2020 Hell at my age I’d probably be dead as soon as I made that deal! Seamus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perro Del Diablo Posted June 11, 2020 Share Posted June 11, 2020 I’ve got 4 cats planning on world domination. As soon as they wake up from their nap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springfield Slim SASS #24733 Posted June 11, 2020 Share Posted June 11, 2020 I like my cats. and the dog, but I'm not willing to shorten my time with my family to lengthen their lives. As for all of them being there to greet me in heaven, it's gonna be a mess, as I have been owned by more than 35 cats in the last 64 years. We're down to just 6 cats right now. And a dog, a rat, a fish, and 3 chickens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Brules Posted June 11, 2020 Share Posted June 11, 2020 I hope my 4 babies are waiting for me when I check out, that’s for sure. Cat Brules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Kloehr Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 I'm not a fan of Kipling, I really have not Kippled a lot, but there is this: The Power of the Dog Rudyard Kipling - 1865-1936 There is sorrow enough in the natural wayFrom men and women to fill our day;And when we are certain of sorrow in store,Why do we always arrange for more? Brothers and Sisters, I bid you bewareOf giving your heart to a dog to tear. Buy a pup and your money will buyLove unflinching that cannot lie—Perfect passion and worship fedBy a kick in the ribs or a pat on the head. Nevertheless it is hardly fairTo risk your heart for a dog to tear. When the fourteen years which Nature permitsAre closing in asthma, or tumour, or fits,And the vet’s unspoken prescription runsTo lethal chambers or loaded guns, Then you will find—it’s your own affair—But… you’ve given your heart to a dog to tear. When the body that lived at your single will,With its whimper of welcome, is stilled (how still!).When the spirit that answered your every moodIs gone—wherever it goes—for good, You will discover how much you care,And will give your heart to a dog to tear. We’ve sorrow enough in the natural way,When it comes to burying Christian clay.Our loves are not given, but only lent,At compound interest of cent per cent. Though it is not always the case, I believe,That the longer we’ve kept ’em, the more do we grieve:For, when debts are payable, right or wrong,A short-time loan is as bad as a long— So why in—Heaven (before we are there)Should we give our hearts to a dog to tear? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 I would make that trade for sure. OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raylan Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 Well we know what Bob Lee Swagger and John Wick would say..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South-Eye Ned Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 I had 2 German shepherds as a kid, and loved them so. Off to college and frequent business travel precluded me from having a pet for a long while. My wife has had several house dogs that I didn’t interfere with, and although they would not be my breed choice, I really learned to love them. That being said, I would not give away a moment of my life away in exchange for any dog, but I understand the feeling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mud Marine,SASS#54686 Life Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 My cats enjoy my attention but would chow down on me if my death was undiscovered past feeding time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tennessee williams Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 On 6/11/2020 at 7:05 PM, John Kloehr said: I'm not a fan of Kipling, I really have not Kippled a lot, but there is this: The Power of the Dog Rudyard Kipling - 1865-1936 There is sorrow enough in the natural wayFrom men and women to fill our day;And when we are certain of sorrow in store,Why do we always arrange for more? Brothers and Sisters, I bid you bewareOf giving your heart to a dog to tear. Buy a pup and your money will buyLove unflinching that cannot lie—Perfect passion and worship fedBy a kick in the ribs or a pat on the head. Nevertheless it is hardly fairTo risk your heart for a dog to tear. When the fourteen years which Nature permitsAre closing in asthma, or tumour, or fits,And the vet’s unspoken prescription runsTo lethal chambers or loaded guns, Then you will find—it’s your own affair—But… you’ve given your heart to a dog to tear. When the body that lived at your single will,With its whimper of welcome, is stilled (how still!).When the spirit that answered your every moodIs gone—wherever it goes—for good, You will discover how much you care,And will give your heart to a dog to tear. We’ve sorrow enough in the natural way,When it comes to burying Christian clay.Our loves are not given, but only lent,At compound interest of cent per cent. Though it is not always the case, I believe,That the longer we’ve kept ’em, the more do we grieve:For, when debts are payable, right or wrong,A short-time loan is as bad as a long— So why in—Heaven (before we are there)Should we give our hearts to a dog to tear? Speaking of Kipling, I thoroughly enjoyed Garm- a hostage. Its worth the read if you haven't yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 But the dog’s extra year must not be a struggling existence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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