FergusonK's journal - Goodbye Java Jewel.

[Baymule]

So sorry about Titan. We had a black Lab that had his health issues and I finally convinced my husband it was tie to put him down. I set the appointment and before the day came, our dog rallied and we cancelled the appointment. He lasted another few months.

 

[Ferguson K]

We keep bouncing back and forth. Took some effort to get him out of bed this morning, and he bit John hand when John touch his hips, but it was just a mouthy bite just a warning. Once we got him up and moving though he was in much better spirits. Hey spend a little bit of time this morning outside chewing on a bone from a deer carcass, and then when John left for work he brought him back in the house he fixed them up on the couch covered him up with a blanket and turned the heating pad on. Anna will keep him company today. She loves her uncle Titan. Fits perfectly beneath his big ole paws. ( 3lb Chihuahua. )

I'm planning on leaving at a reasonable hour today. Hopefully I can go cuddle with my favorite old man.

Side note: I just got a late Christmas present from my best friend. Its a blanket with the picture of my beloved dog Trixie on it. We lost Trixie almost two years ago to brain disease. She was Titans running buddy and my best friend. I miss her greatly. He will be buried beside her.

Isn't it wonderful? I may have one made of the old man for my mom when he passes.

 

[Baymule]

Love the blanket, what a thoughtful gift. I hope the best for Titan, only you can know when the time is right for him to leave this world of pain. It is a hard decision, we love them so much and don't want them to leave us, but we don't want them to be miserable either. Big hugs.

 

[Ferguson K]

Just walked to the front gate. This happened.. The goats came barreling over seconds later.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BAfEFBdio9U/

 

[Latestarter]

Nice to have company on your walk huh? Edit to ask, how is Titan doing? Were you able to get a heating pad or something?

 

[Ferguson K]

It is nice to have company when walking the property. Front two acres its usually the chickens. Behind the divider fence its goats and horses.

Right now I've got a 1/8 acre pile of wood I'm burning in sections. The goats are INSIDE the burn pile eating yaupon. Safety first...

No fear...

Titan is up and down. He spent about two hours this morning with me in the yard. He's currently on the porch whining to be let back in. No sir. Beautiful day, 60-70's with a breeze, you're staying out here with me punk.

Next time he comes to check on me I'll snap a picture.

 

[Poka_Doodle]

Hope he continues to get better. While you get that nice weather I'm supposed to get snow soon.

 

[Latestarter]

Gosh, with that much downed wood spread around and the brush, I'd be real concerned about starting a wild fire... How do you keep the fire contained? It doesn't appear that you've cleared a fire break or anything around it...

 

[Ferguson K]

@Latestarter I have anywhere between 25-50 feet of mud and gunk between the pile and any upright trees. Here's a couple of pictures from where I'm sitting and reading.

Also, the VFD got a call before I lit up to let them know I'm out here with it. I'm burning 20x20 sections at a time using fire to fight fire. I light four corners and let it burn in, then go to the next pile once the last one turns to just stumps. There's a walkway in amongst all the downed trees.

 

[Poka_Doodle]

Always glad for the volunteers that keep us safe.