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**Gonzo** · 02-12-2010, 11:31 AM

Well, Shit...

It's been a rough few months for the Gonzo clan and I could use some good Mojo...

I found out a few days ago that my mother has a baseball sized growth on her right kidney.
The Doc said he's seen this before and it's likely not Cancer, (I don't know what the hell it would be, a cyst perhaps). Apparently, the treatment for this involves injecting a small radioactive rod into the growth and killing the infected tissue. Unfortunately, this will likely kill the kidney as well.
This usually wouldn't worry me much because my mother was always a very strong woman. However, since her retirement about 8 years ago her health has steadily gone down hill.
My mom's a great person, she worked as a CNA for over 30 years while moving every 1-3 years for my dad so he could further is millitary career.
Lifting Senior Citizens in and out of bathtubs and off of toilets for that long has taken it's toll on her.

They both retired at a fairly young age and have been able to enjoy it until recently.

At this point you pray for small victories.

All of this crap coupled with my job worries, worries for my son and all the other bullshit I deal with daily wears a guy out.

One thing I'll say is that Lumpy has been awesome with all of this. She's been a great help and very supportive. She absolutely loves my parents and is always there for them.

Another bright spot is that I'm being considered for a promotion.
Funny how things like this go, I'm either worried about getting canned or I'm excited for a new opportunity. WTF?

I was going to take an extended break from this place but I am in need of the stress relief that CP provides so I'll be in and out.
(gimme my $$$ back Sofaking)
I try not to share too many personal issues on here but with all of the support you guys have given me, it's only fair I keep you updated.

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 02-17-2010, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaFace

Hey...I almost forgot about you. Have you figured it out yet?

Oh, and good luck Gonzo.

You can't kill ROR, but you can cut out his tongue.

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 02-17-2010, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gonzo

I nailed that sumbitch...

**** yeah! You always know when you brought your A game to an interview. You're in good shape dude. I'm glad to hear it.

**Gonzo** · 02-17-2010, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

**** yeah! You always know when you brought your A game to an interview. You're in good shape dude. I'm glad to hear it.

Thanks bro.

I know that I can look at myself in the mirror and tell myself I did everything I could to succeed with this.
I won't know for sure until next week but I have inside sources that will get me some info tonight.
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Sofa King · 02-17-2010, 03:48 PM

You'll be in my thoughts tonight Gonzo..

Which is either sincere and hopeful, or creepy...

or both...

nah it's hopeful...

or is it?

no it is... best of luck... seriously...

**Gonzo** · 02-19-2010, 11:17 AM

Man... Shit rolls downhill I guess.

Lumpy and I had to make a decision today about my bird dog, Jessie.

She's fought the odds and came out ahead.
A little back story:

Before I was ever born, my father bought a Brittany Spaniel pup named Bonnie.
She taught him how to hunt and was a great dog, so great in fact that he wrote a book about her, (which Cabelas wanted to publish but the deal fell through).
I'll try to get an online copy of it one of these days for you all to read.
Anyway, this dog had a helluva pedegree and was such a good hunter that he decided to breed her. One thing led to another and 7 generations later, we still have the same bloodline.

I got Jessie 13 years ago. She was one of those pups that just had the right personality. Always happy, extremely smart and well behaved. When she was less than a year old, we could leave her in our apartment all day while at work and there would never be a problem. This dog was fast too. I would put 100 bucks on her in a 40 yard straight away against any dog. She could catch rabbits in the open field.
I took her hunting a bit in KS and she was a good quail dog. Never all that great with phesant but she was a helluva retriever.

A few year later, we're living here and found out that she had a heart murmur. The doc didn't give her a year, really. But he was wrong... Five years later, she's still with us.
Due to some experamental medications and a decent diet, Jessie beat the odds and lived a fairly happy life. Her hunting days were over but I didn't care. She's a member of our family and brought joy to our house.

This morning, I got up and she has lost control of some of her bodily functions.
The coughing from her murmur has taken it's toll on her and no amout of medication will help. Her heart is 10x larger then it should be and it puts strain on her windpipe.
I'll be leaving work early to give her a bath. I'll then feed her her favorite foods...

She likes pretty much everything but has a particular affinity for Twinkies and Braunschwager.

11:00 tomorrow morning will be the last time I see her.

Quote:

They take the time you can spare, the food you can spare and the love you can spare. In return, they give you everything.

A quick note...

I know she's just a dog to some of you but keep your goddamned opinions and smart-assed remarks to yourself and stay out of my thread.

There's three things you dare not mess with in my life:
My Son
My Wife
My Dog

Options 2 and 3 can be switched, depending on what mood you catch me in.

**ChiTown** · 02-19-2010, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gonzo

Man... Shit rolls downhill I guess.

Lumpy and I had to make a decision today about my bird dog, Jessie.

She's fought the odds and came out ahead.
A little back story:

Before I was ever born, my father bought a Brittany Spaniel pup named Bonnie.
She taught him how to hunt and was a great dog, so great in fact that he wrote a book about her, (which Cabelas wanted to publish but the deal fell through).
I'll try to get an online copy of it one of these days for you all to read.
Anyway, this dog had a helluva pedegree and was such a good hunter that he decided to breed her. One thing led to another and 7 generations later, we still have the same bloodline.

I got Jessie 13 years ago. She was one of those pups that just had the right personality. Always happy, extremely smart and well behaved. When she was less than a year old, we could leave her in our apartment all day while at work and there would never be a problem. This dog was fast too. I would put 100 bucks on her in a 40 yard straight away against any dog. She could catch rabbits in the open field.
I took her hunting a bit in KS and she was a good quail dog. Never all that great with phesant but she was a helluva retriever.

A few year later, we're living here and found out that she had a heart murmur. The doc didn't give her a year, really. But he was wrong... Five years later, she's still with us.
Due to some experamental medications and a decent diet, Jessie beat the odds and lived a fairly happy life. Her hunting days were over but I didn't care. She's a member of our family and brought joy to our house.

This morning, I got up and she has lost control of some of her bodily functions.
The coughing from her murmur has taken it's toll on her and no amout of medication will help. Her heart is 10x larger then it should be and it puts strain on her windpipe.
I'll be leaving work early to give her a bath. I'll then feed her her favorite foods...

She likes pretty much everything but has a particular affinity for Twinkies and Braunschwager.

11:00 tomorrow morning will be the last time I see her.

A quick note...

I know she's just a dog to some of you but keep your goddamned opinions and smart-assed remarks to yourself and stay out of my thread.

There's three things you dare not mess with in my life:
My Son
My Wife
My Dog

Options 2 and 3 can be switched, depending on what mood you catch me in.

Sorry to hear that. I've had to put down several dogs in my time. It's never easy. It's true though, dogs don't ask for much. What little you give to them in love and attention, they return to you 10-fold.

Best wishes.

**The Franchise** · 02-19-2010, 12:58 PM

Sorry to hear that man. I had to put my dog down last year and it was tough as shit.

**Buehler445** · 02-19-2010, 01:11 PM

**** dude. Killing dogs is just rough.

Give her an extra friendly pet.

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 02-19-2010, 01:15 PM

I'm so sorry dude.

Sofa King · 02-19-2010, 01:28 PM

Sorry to hear man...

**TrebMaxx** · 02-19-2010, 01:36 PM

Sorry to hear. Had to do that with my lab that was the best dog we ever had. It sucks when you have to make an appointment too. Same thing happened with our lab, bad heart, started losing control of her functions. Called the vet and made the appointment. Man that sucked, every time we would look at her knowing what was going to happen the next morning. We knew the day was coming because at the previous vet visit he said there was nothing that could be done. She's in a better place and is no longer suffering is the way I look at it.

**OnTheWarpath15** · 02-19-2010, 01:45 PM

Damn. Sorry to hear, Gonzo.

Jessie resembles one of my girls. Not looking forward to the day I'm in your shoes.

Best wishes, man.

**Bugeater** · 02-19-2010, 02:22 PM

Sorry to hear about the dog Gonzo, that's never an easy thing to do.

**DeezNutz** · 02-19-2010, 02:40 PM

Sorry to hear about your loss.

Dogs are good people. Unfortunately, they're not here as long, so you treat 'em the best you can while you can, and you're doing the right thing.

**Iowanian** · 02-19-2010, 03:19 PM

When it rains, it pours.

Sorry about your run of luck. Hang in there, it won't be long and you'll pass go, and collect $200.

02-12-2010, 11:31 AM
Gonzo Stuff & Things Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Yukon Casino cash: $10126924	I Need Some Good JuJu Here Guys... Well, Shit... It's been a rough few months for the Gonzo clan and I could use some good Mojo... I found out a few days ago that my mother has a baseball sized growth on her right kidney. The Doc said he's seen this before and it's likely not Cancer, (I don't know what the hell it would be, a cyst perhaps). Apparently, the treatment for this involves injecting a small radioactive rod into the growth and killing the infected tissue. Unfortunately, this will likely kill the kidney as well. This usually wouldn't worry me much because my mother was always a very strong woman. However, since her retirement about 8 years ago her health has steadily gone down hill. My mom's a great person, she worked as a CNA for over 30 years while moving every 1-3 years for my dad so he could further is millitary career. Lifting Senior Citizens in and out of bathtubs and off of toilets for that long has taken it's toll on her. They both retired at a fairly young age and have been able to enjoy it until recently. At this point you pray for small victories. All of this crap coupled with my job worries, worries for my son and all the other bullshit I deal with daily wears a guy out. One thing I'll say is that Lumpy has been awesome with all of this. She's been a great help and very supportive. She absolutely loves my parents and is always there for them. Another bright spot is that I'm being considered for a promotion. Funny how things like this go, I'm either worried about getting canned or I'm excited for a new opportunity. WTF? I was going to take an extended break from this place but I am in need of the stress relief that CP provides so I'll be in and out. (gimme my $$$ back Sofaking) I try not to share too many personal issues on here but with all of the support you guys have given me, it's only fair I keep you updated.
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02-17-2010, 03:48 PM	#94
Sofa King Hello Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Dakota Casino cash: $742096 VARSITY	You'll be in my thoughts tonight Gonzo.. Which is either sincere and hopeful, or creepy... or both... nah it's hopeful... or is it? no it is... best of luck... seriously...
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02-19-2010, 12:58 PM	#97
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02-19-2010, 01:11 PM	#98
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02-19-2010, 01:15 PM	#99
Mr. Flopnuts FINALLY! The wait is over. Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Future Is Now!!! Casino cash: $19947565	I'm so sorry dude.
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02-19-2010, 01:28 PM	#100
Sofa King Hello Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Dakota Casino cash: $742096 VARSITY	Sorry to hear man...
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02-19-2010, 01:36 PM	#101
TrebMaxx Supporter Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Peoples Republic of CoMo Casino cash: $1147252	Sorry to hear. Had to do that with my lab that was the best dog we ever had. It sucks when you have to make an appointment too. Same thing happened with our lab, bad heart, started losing control of her functions. Called the vet and made the appointment. Man that sucked, every time we would look at her knowing what was going to happen the next morning. We knew the day was coming because at the previous vet visit he said there was nothing that could be done. She's in a better place and is no longer suffering is the way I look at it. __________________
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02-19-2010, 01:45 PM	#102
OnTheWarpath15 MVP Join Date: Sep 2005 Casino cash: $4781115	Damn. Sorry to hear, Gonzo. Jessie resembles one of my girls. Not looking forward to the day I'm in your shoes. Best wishes, man. Last edited by OnTheWarpath15; 02-19-2010 at 06:55 PM..
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02-19-2010, 02:22 PM	#103
Bugeater The Maintenance Guy Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Renovated Bugeater Estate Casino cash: $6232680	Sorry to hear about the dog Gonzo, that's never an easy thing to do.
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02-19-2010, 03:19 PM	#105
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