Rips my heart out

Oldman · December 04, 2008, 02:45:14 PM

Last year I did not say anything, but my health was an issue. Today I'm ok and back in the grove. I was not able many days to walk Skyway last year.

As you know Skyway just got his chair back. I posted that he was guarding his chair, but today he ripped my heart.

As we got closer to the house he stopped walking. It took a few to understand that he did not want to go to the house. To do so he would have to come out of his chair.

Well Susan helped me get him in the house. We placed him on his Click-Clack and within minutes he flipped himself around to be closer to his chair.

I think this image of him on his chair says it all.

It is his freedom...

Olds

Smoking Duck · December 04, 2008, 02:48:38 PM

God bless you, Olds. There are many people out there who don't take care of their children as well as you take care of your pets. Good on you!

SD

Mr Walleye · December 04, 2008, 02:51:28 PM

He knows, Olds... He knows! (I don't think I need to explain)

Really good on you guys Olds! ;)

Mike

sodak · December 05, 2008, 07:29:55 AM

That's a very powerful picture. Wow.

HCT · December 05, 2008, 08:59:40 AM

n/w :)

FLBentRider · December 05, 2008, 09:14:50 AM

Wow.

westexasmoker · December 05, 2008, 09:25:51 AM

Great pic Olds!

C

LilSmoker · December 05, 2008, 10:39:42 AM

Lovely pic Raye

You'd better not let Skyway see the mods you've had done to the Midget, or he'll be wanting 5.1 sound, and a soft top for his chair!

Skyway must have bags of character, and you must be very proud of him

Mr Walleye · December 05, 2008, 11:01:31 AM

Quote from: LilSmoker on December 05, 2008, 10:39:42 AM
You'd better not let Skyway see the mods you've had done to the Midget, or he'll be wanting 5.1 sound, and a soft top for his chair!

:D :D :D :D ;D

Somebody should send Skyway an email!

Mike

Wildcat · December 05, 2008, 12:34:24 PM

Dear Skyway,

Check out dad's ride. Let him know he could at least let you ride in it and smoke ya some ribs more often. Make sure he does not throw any of the bones in the trash when your not looking. ;D

Your friend,

Cat

Oldman · December 05, 2008, 12:57:47 PM

QuoteCheck out dad's ride. Let him know he could at least let you ride in it

Funny you should say this... as I've been thinking of how to get him in the Midget and at the said time protect it from him...OPPS sorry Dad it just slipped.

Today he was with me in my Jeep almost 4 hours. He loves to ride. Of course when I know I will be taking him to the Vet (like this morning) and then on to 2 business calls I don't allow him to drink after midnight or have breakfast in the morning. I do give him 1 -2 ice cubes in the morning but nothing else.

QuoteYou'd better not let Skyway see the mods you've had done to the Midget, or he'll be wanting 5.1 sound, and a soft top for his chair!

Through the past 5 years we have more money in his chair than any 5.1 sound and a soft top.

When it is raining (he does not care) we have a couple of time fixed up a cover for his head... off he goes!

stillsmoking · December 05, 2008, 06:42:01 PM

Not much to say Oldman other than I understand. One of my greatest flaws and highest privilieges is that I have had the pleasure of sharing company with some exceptional dogs.

Stargazer · December 08, 2008, 03:18:53 PM

Oldman, please forgive me for coming in late on this thread. May I ask what is wrong with your dog Skyway?

Reason I ask is I was raised around dogs all my life and have an extreme soft spot for all of them :/

Lost mine about 5 years ago and its still hard, thats why I wish to be careful asking about Skyway if you dont mind please.

PS, I showed this to my father as well, he got pretty choked up also.

Oldman · December 08, 2008, 03:32:19 PM

Quote from: Stargazer on December 08, 2008, 03:18:53 PM
Oldman, please forgive me for coming in late on this thread. May I ask what is wrong with your dog Skyway?

Reason I ask is I was raised around dogs all my life and have an extreme soft spot for all of them :/

Lost mine about 5 years ago and its still hard, thats why I wish to be careful asking about Skyway if you dont mind please.

PS, I showed this to my father as well, he got pretty choked up also.

5 years back he had a nerve die in his back... I saw him take his very last step. In the first 24 hours we spent close to 2K in the best medical experts but to no avail.

Today his life is good and that is what counts.
Thanks for asking,
Olds

Stargazer · December 08, 2008, 03:34:13 PM

Hey, he is extremely lucky to have adopted you. You obviously treat him like a king, which he should. I know I did my best to treat my brother as well as I could.

Prayers go out to him for his comfort.