Chicks, Chips & Boats

[fund razor]

If I am running the boat by 6/19 I will be ecstatic. I am hesitant to register for any runs before it is done, but if I am doing shakedowns by then I will do a fly by.

[BBB725]

too funny, well you did get 3 out of 4

There are 5 check off there, maybe I should put a double check on blonde

[Ms PatriYacht]

There are 5 check off there, maybe I should put a double check on blonde

when I made my response I could have said 4 out of five if I had counted correctly, but as of 8 PM last night I lost Kirby. It was awful we headed out for a walk around 6 and my girlfriend two doors away had just left with her Weimeriner, so we walked together like we have done dozens of times. On the way back, as we passed our houses we decide to continue on but then she spotted a ladder at her mother's house which is next door to her's. Her mom has Parkinson's and Deb said, I told her not to climb the ladder (she had some clogged gutters) so we go in the front yard to see what she is doing, I climb the ladder and look in the gutter, Kirby is on his leash at the foot of the ladder, Deb has her dog by her leash, just as I am coming down the ladder Kirby decided to get a feisty and nippy with her dog around its hind quarters, the Weim turns around and get's into it with Kirby, we pull them apart and then discover a ton of blood coming from Kirby's neck, Deb rushes and gets her keys and we drive 25 min. to the ER Vet, they take Kirby right in and get him on IV's, then the vet comes out and says the lacerations were so bad and arteries, lympnodes and veins were severed and he did not think there was a good chance of recovery, so I had him put to sleep. Not only am I extremely torn up from losing him so suddenly, I feel so freaking guilty because I should have known better, he is to feisty to be around larger dogs and I just didn't protect him. My girlfriend also feels awful, it's so sad when it could have been avoidable if only I was more careful. I guess since they have known each other since I had Kirby I felt a little safer but I should have protected him. Ian and I are really going to miss him, he was always in the middle of us, on the couch, in bed, on a walk, even if we hugged when standing up, he could sense it and wherever he was in the house would be there in second jumping up and barking, like he was saying pick me up, I want in on this, hug me to. we always picked him up

[fund razor]

I am so sorry Donna. What a huge loss and a terrible day. You were doing something good, looking out for Deb's mom. You couldn't have known this would happen. Please don't blame yourself.

Kirby was an awesome dog. I am very sorry for your loss.

A 3 pound dog has brought a tear to the eye of a 250 pound man.

I know how much you guys are going to miss him.

[Ms PatriYacht]

yep that's Kirby, always in the middle.

Thanks John I appreciate the kind words

[fund razor]

No problem Donna. Be gentle with yourself these days... he wasn't "just a dog."

I talked to Jann. She was shocked to hear about you and Ian's loss and sends her love.

[ChiefApache]

when I made my response I could have said 4 out of five if I had counted correctly, but as of 8 PM last night I lost Kirby. It was awful we headed out for a walk around 6 and my girlfriend two doors away had just left with her Weimeriner, so we walked together like we have done dozens of times. On the way back, as we passed our houses we decide to continue on but then she spotted a ladder at her mother's house which is next door to her's. Her mom has Parkinson's and Deb said, I told her not to climb the ladder (she had some clogged gutters) so we go in the front yard to see what she is doing, I climb the ladder and look in the gutter, Kirby is on his leash at the foot of the ladder, Deb has her dog by her leash, just as I am coming down the ladder Kirby decided to get a feisty and nippy with her dog around its hind quarters, the Weim turns around and get's into it with Kirby, we pull them apart and then discover a ton of blood coming from Kirby's neck, Deb rushes and gets her keys and we drive 25 min. to the ER Vet, they take Kirby right in and get him on IV's, then the vet comes out and says the lacerations were so bad and arteries, lympnodes and veins were severed and he did not think there was a good chance of recovery, so I had him put to sleep. Not only am I extremely torn up from losing him so suddenly, I feel so freaking guilty because I should have known better, he is to feisty to be around larger dogs and I just didn't protect him. My girlfriend also feels awful, it's so sad when it could have been avoidable if only I was more careful. I guess since they have known each other since I had Kirby I felt a little safer but I should have protected him. Ian and I are really going to miss him, he was always in the middle of us, on the couch, in bed, on a walk, even if we hugged when standing up, he could sense it and wherever he was in the house would be there in second jumping up and barking, like he was saying pick me up, I want in on this, hug me to. we always picked him up

Donna, I am truly saddened to hear about Kirby. I know you loved him so very, very much! My heart aches for both you and Ian.

Please, do not be too hard on yourself. You gave Kirby one hell of a life sweetie.

I am so, so sorry.

[BBB725]

OMG Donna, I just saw the news on Kirby. I can't imagine what your going through, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and Ian. RIP Kirby

[Wrinkleface]

when I made my response I could have said 4 out of five if I had counted correctly, but as of 8 PM last night I lost Kirby. It was awful we headed out for a walk around 6 and my girlfriend two doors away had just left with her Weimeriner, so we walked together like we have done dozens of times. On the way back, as we passed our houses we decide to continue on but then she spotted a ladder at her mother's house which is next door to her's. Her mom has Parkinson's and Deb said, I told her not to climb the ladder (she had some clogged gutters) so we go in the front yard to see what she is doing, I climb the ladder and look in the gutter, Kirby is on his leash at the foot of the ladder, Deb has her dog by her leash, just as I am coming down the ladder Kirby decided to get a feisty and nippy with her dog around its hind quarters, the Weim turns around and get's into it with Kirby, we pull them apart and then discover a ton of blood coming from Kirby's neck, Deb rushes and gets her keys and we drive 25 min. to the ER Vet, they take Kirby right in and get him on IV's, then the vet comes out and says the lacerations were so bad and arteries, lympnodes and veins were severed and he did not think there was a good chance of recovery, so I had him put to sleep. Not only am I extremely torn up from losing him so suddenly, I feel so freaking guilty because I should have known better, he is to feisty to be around larger dogs and I just didn't protect him. My girlfriend also feels awful, it's so sad when it could have been avoidable if only I was more careful. I guess since they have known each other since I had Kirby I felt a little safer but I should have protected him. Ian and I are really going to miss him, he was always in the middle of us, on the couch, in bed, on a walk, even if we hugged when standing up, he could sense it and wherever he was in the house would be there in second jumping up and barking, like he was saying pick me up, I want in on this, hug me to. we always picked him up

so sorry to here this Donna & Ian!! from 1 pooch lover 2 another!!

[phragle]

Donna and Ian, I am truely sorry to hear the news. I know Kirby was a part of the family and will be deeply missed. <Hugz>

[JJ Apache]

Its 96 degrees and the a/c has been running for 16 minutes every 12 minutes.... just saying.. Saw the pitures from the Mi. races last weekend. They looked pretty cool. Some great pix..

[BBB725]

Its 96 degrees and the a/c has been running for 16 minutes every 12 minutes.... just saying.. Saw the pitures from the Mi. races last weekend. They looked pretty cool. Some great pix..

Well it's been 108 and 107 the last two days here in Oklahoma city and the air condition on the rv's never shut off

[Ratickle]

Well it's been 108 and 107 the last two days here in Oklahoma city and the air condition on the rv's never shut off

What the heck are you doing in Oklahoma City??????

Horses?????

[BBB725]

What the heck are you doing in Oklahoma City??????

Horses?????

Yep horses, my daughter competed at the World Championship

And to show that it was hot, look at this

[Ratickle]

Yep horses, my daughter competed at the World Championship

And to show that it was hot, look at this

How'd you keep the horses cool??????

[BBB725]

How'd you keep the horses cool??????

Port a cool fans, out door air conditioning

[JJ Apache]

Wow! Glad the horses have some comfort, too. Hope your ladies did well! Our burnt out grass is looking better. Fund took Britt a longer hose, and it reaches the entire yard. I've been watering.. Now if we can get the 21yr old to water on a regular basis.....

[BBB725]

Hey Jan, actually the show was the AQHA Youth World Championship Show, so only my daughter showed. She did good, looked like she belonged out there but no top 10's. She has 2 more year left to show, but she made dad proud

[JJ Apache]

Brooks, Worlds! thats great! Congrats. Make any 'Burnt Chicken' this summer??? Also, Nicce ride!!

Here is my oldest brother Mike having a great day.....He lives in Dallas/Ft. Worth. Where are the security guards???? They aren't safe w/him!!!

[BBB725]

Actually had burned chicken on the grill last night, gotta love the smell of incinerated chicken