What Do You Really Hate? (III)

We essentially had to have it re-rebuilt. Part of it anyways. When our solar energy system was installed after we took possession of the house, the guy hanging the Tesla Walls hit the P-trap for the washing machine. We didn’t realize there was a problem until we’d been in the house using the washer for almost 2 years(Gotta love water resistant LVP flooring) Memorial Day weekend of last year, the missus went to swap out a load of laundry and the floor started oozing water. Had to have the entire back corner of the house stripped down to stud, replaced 7 floor joists and a slew of insulation, not to mention the drywall and cabinets. $108K in damages and the company that did the solar install ghosted me for a few months until I took the nuclear option and filed a grievance with the CA Insurance commission.

BUMPASES!!!

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For reference:

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What are the triangles for?

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That’s an off kilter Mercedes logo :+1:

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The little green ones in the background represent trees that don’t exist here. In fact, other than cacti, there isn’t much green here at all. The white one in the foreground is a wind turbine of which we have hundreds. Had someone tell me that if we would just shut down all the “big fans” it wouldn’t be so windy here.

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I’ll rely on your superior car knowledge there (or just being baffled by another having any such obscure of a grasp of iron horses).

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It’s nice to know that people still believe that the devices which harness an external force to generate energy also create more of the same force being used.

It ensures that me writing a six day creationist text will be profitable.

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And @annlopiz Is this the full bot conversation or only half an hour?

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That my boy, Nikko, is coming closer to his end days and I may have to make that dreaded decision. Any experience with this is welcomed and appreciated…thanks :cry:

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It is truly a gut wrenching situation and I am so so sorry you are going through this right now. Please remember, for them, it is slightly better a day too early than a day too late. :hugs: :cry:

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@muth, that is the hardest part of being a pet owner. We always decide on the quality of life, and to make sure the animal isn’t suffering in any way.

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Oh my. Well taking Nikko to the vet and having an injection of sodium pentobarbital is the fastest way. You can tickle and comfort them but they with lose consciousness and die seconds after it is administered. Obviously having a break afterwards is needed. Frankly, my eyes are starting to tear up from recalling all the times I had to do this.

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It will cost a bit more but I’ve decided to have in-home euthanasia rather than having him spend his last moments in the place he liked the least.

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I’m so sorry to hear about this @muth. I have been through it myself a number of times and it’s the hardest decision I’ve ever had to make but make it we must before the suffering begins, you will instinctively know in your heart when it’s the right time. I can only echo what has already been said but I have also left a link for you to read to give you more insight into what happens. Our thoughts are with you sweetheart.
https://www.compassionunderstood.com/page/the-euthanasia-procedure#:~:text=After%20the%20injection&text=Your%20pet%20may%20appear%20to,aware%20of%20any%20of%20this.

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A sensible choice. I have followed the same approach when there aren’t legal issues.

I hope you take very good care of yourself over the next few weeks: Adjusting to a new normality can be a struggle - I’ve never agreed with the idea that things get better: you adjust as you can until other events distract you.

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Thank you, Lucas-James, I appreciate the link.

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Muth, your love for Nikko will push you to do what’s best for him, and worst for you. I’ve gone through it a few times and it is NEVER easy, but it has been the best for my four legged friends/family. I cannot watch a friend suffer. You’ll know when it’s time. He’ll know it too.
We’re here if you have need for us.

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You don’t know what that means to me, thank you :heart:

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All of us are here for you @muth, or any other who is suffering.

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