OT - NO POLITICS A Hazy Shade of Winter

[DKH]

I say goodbye to Chibby tomorrow at 830am. Tonight he will sleep beside me in bed the way he has always loved to do.

Thank you all for all the love you've shown him over the past year or so.

Wait ? What happened? I’m so sorry / it’s so freaking horrible. I lost my dog then cat 3 months apart to cancer and I was wrecked

 

[Bleached]

A year ago today - I went to a funeral in Rhode Island and came back with covid.
Today - I have covid again.

This is becoming my covidversary

 

[NeelyDan]

Wait ? What happened? I’m so sorry / it’s so freaking horrible. I lost my dog then cat 3 months apart to cancer and I was wrecked

Brain tumor. So sorry to hear that Dan

 

[Bruinaura]

They have been running industrial fans in our office this week to dry out the carpets from the water leak. Now they are going around and removing baseboards. I feel like I'm in the middle of a construction project.

At least I have an office and I can shut my door but holy cow, am I ready for this week to be over with.

Vacation starts a week from tomorrow. Bring it on!!

 

[Fenway]

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — A loose bull on the tracks at a New Jersey train station snarled rail traffic on Thursday.

The animal was off the tracks at Newark Penn Station by afternoon, New Jersey Transit said in a statement. The agency posted on X, formerly Twitter, a photo of the horned bovine standing on the tracks.

 

[Mione134]

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — A loose bull on the tracks at a New Jersey train station snarled rail traffic on Thursday.

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The animal was off the tracks at Newark Penn Station by afternoon, New Jersey Transit said in a statement. The agency posted on X, formerly Twitter, a photo of the horned bovine standing on the tracks.

Must have escaped a slaughter house

 

[Fenway]

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — A loose bull on the tracks at a New Jersey train station snarled rail traffic on Thursday.

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The animal was off the tracks at Newark Penn Station by afternoon, New Jersey Transit said in a statement. The agency posted on X, formerly Twitter, a photo of the horned bovine standing on the tracks.

 

[DKH]

Brain tumor. So sorry to hear that Dan

Better for having them. got one of my daughters friends cats who’s a tuxedo cat and is fantastic - I miss my dog and cat but it’s nice having another furry friend who loves hanging out and watching (err sleeping thru) games

 

[Bruinaura]

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — A loose bull on the tracks at a New Jersey train station snarled rail traffic on Thursday.

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The animal was off the tracks at Newark Penn Station by afternoon, New Jersey Transit said in a statement. The agency posted on X, formerly Twitter, a photo of the horned bovine standing on the tracks.

This week has been so bonkers, that doesn't even seem crazy to me right now lol

 

[BMC]

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — A loose bull on the tracks at a New Jersey train station snarled rail traffic on Thursday.

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The animal was off the tracks at Newark Penn Station by afternoon, New Jersey Transit said in a statement. The agency posted on X, formerly Twitter, a photo of the horned bovine standing on the tracks.

Looks like one of those bulls that runs through the streets of Pamplona Spain knocking over idiots who try to run with them

 

[Bruinaura]

Looks like one of those bulls that runs through the streets of Pamplona Spain knocking over idiots who try to run with them

I've never understood why anyone would want to do that lol

 

[caz16]

The result of my shopping spree using the $500 gift card I won. I still have $130 left for future considerations.

 

[Seidenbergy]

I've never understood why anyone would want to do that lol

It's pretty much always the same answer to that question no matter the context:

Alcohol....lots and lots of alcohol.

 

[Gee Wally]

Looks like one of those bulls that runs through the streets of Pamplona Spain knocking over idiots who try to run with them

I root for the bulls.

 

[Mione134]

I root for the bulls.

ALWAYS root for the bulls!

 

[GordonHowe]

I think we need a geriatric thread.....lol

3rd day of PT....was able to ride the bike for 10 minutes.
Swelling better, very localized now in knee instead of whole leg
Ditched the walker and cane
Slept decent last night for first time, take pain meds before bedtime and usually about 4 AM
A lot of range of motion ans strengthening to come

A capital idea.

Thread head: "Gettin' Old Ain't for Sissies"

 

[quietbruinfan]

I am not old, I am just experienced.

 

[GordonHowe]

I am not old, I am just experienced.

No.

You're old.

 

[NeelyDan]

Doesn't she have a dog?

She has a cane corso yes - Frankie - a love bug girl in her own right

 

[Gee Wally]

You guys mind if I share a memory or two over the next couple weeks?

He used to do this while we watched hockey. I’m telling you, he was more than “just a dog”

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“If you are afraid of having given me few caresses, you should know that I have not forgotten even one.
If you regret having scolded me even once, you should know that I don't even remember it.
If you think you've left me alone for too long, you should know that I've always been waiting for you.
If you are afraid of having spent little time with me, you should know that I, even that little, have enjoyed every moment.
If you think you've played little with me, you should know that I've never counted the times you threw the ball at me.
If you think I've forgotten about your scent, you should know that even now I'm smelling it in the wind.
If you wanted to be reborn in another life, you should know that I would like to be your puppy in that one too.
If you are convinced that you have some flaws, you should know that for me you have been the perfect one.
If you believe that love can have an end, you should know that in my heart the place of love is infinite.
If you think you have regrets about me, you should know that I would not change a single second of the life I have spent with you.
If you think I no longer hear your voice when you call me, just entrust the sunset breeze with the task of bringing me your words.
If you think I can forget your face, you should know that I wanted to live alone to enjoy your look.
If you think I could have loved someone more than you, you should know that I have loved you more than myself.
If you think I would like a soft sofa, know that with you I would also have slept on the stones.
If you think I wanted more than you gave me, you should know that I've always felt
like the happiest puppy in the world.
If you have ever felt alone, you should know that I have never left my place next to you.
If you think my life has been short, you should know that I wouldn't have wanted to live a minute longer if I hadn't spent it by your side.
If you are afraid that I am no longer near you, know that as soon as you close your eyes I will fall asleep next to you.
If you think you have not made the right decision, you should know that I have always trusted you.
Always.”

 

[Aussie Bruin]

We love our pets. Even when they run/crawl through freshly cut backyard grass and come out green!

 

[eightspokedb]

“If you are afraid of having given me few caresses, you should know that I have not forgotten even one.
If you regret having scolded me even once, you should know that I don't even remember it.
If you think you've left me alone for too long, you should know that I've always been waiting for you.
If you are afraid of having spent little time with me, you should know that I, even that little, have enjoyed every moment.
If you think you've played little with me, you should know that I've never counted the times you threw the ball at me.
If you think I've forgotten about your scent, you should know that even now I'm smelling it in the wind.
If you wanted to be reborn in another life, you should know that I would like to be your puppy in that one too.
If you are convinced that you have some flaws, you should know that for me you have been the perfect one.
If you believe that love can have an end, you should know that in my heart the place of love is infinite.
If you think you have regrets about me, you should know that I would not change a single second of the life I have spent with you.
If you think I no longer hear your voice when you call me, just entrust the sunset breeze with the task of bringing me your words.
If you think I can forget your face, you should know that I wanted to live alone to enjoy your look.
If you think I could have loved someone more than you, you should know that I have loved you more than myself.
If you think I would like a soft sofa, know that with you I would also have slept on the stones.
If you think I wanted more than you gave me, you should know that I've always felt
like the happiest puppy in the world.
If you have ever felt alone, you should know that I have never left my place next to you.
If you think my life has been short, you should know that I wouldn't have wanted to live a minute longer if I hadn't spent it by your side.
If you are afraid that I am no longer near you, know that as soon as you close your eyes I will fall asleep next to you.
If you think you have not made the right decision, you should know that I have always trusted you.
Always.”

This is making me cry in public.... Blessings to Chibby and all the pets HF has lost this year....

 

[NeelyDan]

“If you are afraid of having given me few caresses, you should know that I have not forgotten even one.
If you regret having scolded me even once, you should know that I don't even remember it.
If you think you've left me alone for too long, you should know that I've always been waiting for you.
If you are afraid of having spent little time with me, you should know that I, even that little, have enjoyed every moment.
If you think you've played little with me, you should know that I've never counted the times you threw the ball at me.
If you think I've forgotten about your scent, you should know that even now I'm smelling it in the wind.
If you wanted to be reborn in another life, you should know that I would like to be your puppy in that one too.
If you are convinced that you have some flaws, you should know that for me you have been the perfect one.
If you believe that love can have an end, you should know that in my heart the place of love is infinite.
If you think you have regrets about me, you should know that I would not change a single second of the life I have spent with you.
If you think I no longer hear your voice when you call me, just entrust the sunset breeze with the task of bringing me your words.
If you think I can forget your face, you should know that I wanted to live alone to enjoy your look.
If you think I could have loved someone more than you, you should know that I have loved you more than myself.
If you think I would like a soft sofa, know that with you I would also have slept on the stones.
If you think I wanted more than you gave me, you should know that I've always felt
like the happiest puppy in the world.
If you have ever felt alone, you should know that I have never left my place next to you.
If you think my life has been short, you should know that I wouldn't have wanted to live a minute longer if I hadn't spent it by your side.
If you are afraid that I am no longer near you, know that as soon as you close your eyes I will fall asleep next to you.
If you think you have not made the right decision, you should know that I have always trusted you.
Always.”

This moved me to a point where I don’t even know how to respond

 

[Ladyfan]

A friend sent me this when I lost my beloved Frodo Baggins (Maine Coon Cat) You Have Not Lost Me ...

"I lay on your bed last night...

I came to have a peep."

"I saw that you'd been crying...

and found it hard to sleep."

"I purred to you so softly...

as you brushed away a tear."

"It's me! I haven't left you...

I'm well! I'm fine! I'm here!"

"I was close to you at breakfast...

I watched you pour your tea."

"I saw you thinking of the times...

you reached down touching me."

"I was with you at my grave today...

as you tended it with such care."

"I wanted to reassure you friend...

I'm no longer lying there!"

"I walked you towards the house...

And sat with you under the tree.

"I gently put my paw on you...

I smiled and said, 'it's me'!"

"You looked so very tired...

As you sank down in your chair."

"I tried so hard to let you know...

that I was still sitting there."

"It's just so wonderful for me...

to be so close to you."

"To tell you that I'm Here...

"Please don't be so blue!"

"You sat so quietly; then smiled...

I think you finally knew!"

"That in the stillness of this evening...

I was so very close to you."

"And when the time is right...

to cross this brief divide."

"I'll rush across to meet you...

we'll stand there side by side."

"I have many things to show you...

There's so much for you to see!"

"Be patient and live your journey...

then come home to be with me."

 

[Gee Wally]

If any of you go to Harpoons or like their beers check out my nephew DJ’s award winning concoction.




“Each year, our employee owners participate in a homebrew contest, the Owner’s Cup, where the winning recipe is decided by popular vote. The winner is forever immortalized by having their recipe canned and sold to the public.
This year, brewer DJ Paron won with his Hazy IPA. Known for his viper shades and general coach-like demeanor, this beer features a heavy dose of Azacca, Galaxy, and El Dorado hops. With tropical fruit aromas, and pineapple, peach, and stone fruit flavors, this IPA has a firm but balanced hop profile. Congrats, DJ, on being crowned the ’23 Harpoon Owner’s Cup Winner.
Available now at the Harpoon Beer Hall and the Harpoon Brewery Taproom and Beer Garden in Vermont and shipping to select retailers in New England

“