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ocbaud · 11-11-2002, 11:17 PM

on my 16th birthday, the same day i got my truck, my mom bought me a goat because i had wanted one for a long time. I named him Mr. HandleBars.

he was just a baby when i got him, and i loved him very much. about a year ago, his urethera got clogged somehow and we had to rush him to the vet in the back of my truck. he died as we pulled into the place

everyone asked me when i was gonna get another goat, but i would never want another one, it wouldnt be the same.

my licence plate used to say GOATBOY, but now is hanging on my wall because i no longer have a goat

my sister got a goat bout a month after i got mine, and then it broke its leg bad, so now it has 3 legs

so i just want you to remember, when you talk about goats on this board, remember me and Mr. HandleBars. he was a great pet.

i'll post pics if asked

87 STEPPER · 11-11-2002, 11:43 PM

Sorry for your loss i know your pain.

I had a cat that was born in my bed @ 4am when i was 10 he was the first of four to be born and i got to keep him he looked just like sylvester so that's what i named him he was the koolest cat i've ever known.

He was killed by a rottwiler one afternoon while he was hanging out under my 87 stepper that was about 12 years ago and like you i never got another one

Big Paul · 11-11-2002, 11:45 PM

I wanna see ole Handlebars Eric!

You should get another goat. Ever since my cat died i've wanted another. His name was Barney, not after the Purple Dinosaur, but my uncle.

ocbaud · 11-11-2002, 11:50 PM

low 84 · 11-12-2002, 12:02 AM

i had a dog when i was like 4 that was a york shire terrier. i named him rambo. he got hit by a car and died.

chevychic · 11-12-2002, 02:49 AM

Oh gosh..you guys are making me want to cry

My mom called me tonight to let me know that my cat who's 19 isn't doing so well. I've had this cat since he was just a little kitten. We've basically grown up together. He's been there through every move and every break up, and was there for me when my parents divorced and I had to move away from all my friends in Alaska to Oregon. A few years later when I drove up to Alaska from Oregon he rode on my lap the whole way...then back down again 3 months later. I've never met a cat like this. He's not your normal cat.
When my daughter started crawling a little more than a year ago, we decided it wasn't a good idea for him to be around at his age and having a baby want to chase him around so he's lived with my mom for the past year.
I've been preparing myself for this day for a few years now because I honestly didn't think a cat could live for this long. He's so happy and not in very much pain but we can see that he doesn't have much longer to live.
Tomorrow I'm calling a vet that specializes in cats to get an opinion on whether we should try to prolong it with meds or let nature take it's course. It's such a hard call and deep down I know what I need to do.

Eric, I can sympathize with you, another one of my favorite pets was a goat. Her name was Crystal and I basically raised her in our living room by the bottle. I showed her in 4-H and she won every award. Then we'd come home and go for walks or play (since I never had any brothers or sisters). She was great!
Had to sell her when we moved into town.

PHOENIX · 11-12-2002, 12:30 PM

Here is my favorite pet:

I hope he lasts forever. Hes the best dog I have ever had. You wouldnt believe how many pictures of this dog my gf takes.

LOHRTBT · 11-12-2002, 12:46 PM

Eddie...those pics make me roar everytime I see them.

Goatboy...man get another one...goats are cool. I find them rather amusing actually.

I have been telling my dad to get 10 of them for his 5 acres....I think they are cool!

By the way....that other goat kneeling by your goat.....damn is he ugly!! hahaahaha

LOHRTBT · 11-12-2002, 12:50 PM

BTW....here are my "woobies" hehe

Slonaker · 11-12-2002, 01:21 PM

My dog, Nigel:

Slonaker

LOHRTBT · 11-12-2002, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Slonaker
My dog, Nigel:

Slonaker

bwaaahahahahahahah!!
That dog reminds me of a cartoon dog!! hahah Cute dog though.

PHOENIX · 11-12-2002, 02:42 PM

Damn that dogs eyes are blue

I never really been around a goat too much so I dont know how they act. In grade school we went to a petting zoo, but I dont remember much. I say get another goat. Pets are great.

I have had a few pets and this dog I like the most. I say if something happens to one pet, replace it. It will never be the same, it will be different. You may like it even more. I know that I never really treated my pets all that great when I was younger (didnt pay them enough attention). So I makeup for that with this dog. He is one happy camper and eats alot of treats as you can see in the photo

I live alone right now so its nice to have the little dog around. When its just me and him he always finds a way to make me laugh or something. Its good company!

Slonaker · 11-12-2002, 05:59 PM

Nigel's eyes don't look like that in "person." For some reason they do in some photos, though.

Slonaker

ocbaud · 11-12-2002, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Slonaker
Nigel's eyes don't look like that in "person." For some reason they do in some photos, though.

Slonaker

you dog is the spawn of satan!!!

PHOENIX · 11-12-2002, 06:06 PM

Is it just me or does Nigel look likes hes trying to smile?

<-------- Always gonna wear glasses now, I dont want my eyes to turn blue if someone decides to take my picture.

EDIT:
Hey Ocbaud we almost have 100 posts

I hope I can get an avatard or atleast something under my name.

ocbaud · 11-12-2002, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by PHOENIX
Is it just me or does Nigel look likes hes trying to smile?

<-------- Always gonna wear glasses now, I dont want my eyes to turn blue if someone decides to take my picture.

EDIT:
Hey Ocbaud we almost have 100 posts I hope I can get an avatard or atleast something under my name.

of course, it wont be long now

Slonaker · 11-12-2002, 09:45 PM

Nigel as the Spawn of Satan

:

Slonaker

messed up c-10 · 11-12-2002, 10:58 PM

Here is my dog George.

PHOENIX · 11-13-2002, 01:13 PM

Another TOE in a picture. Whats going on here guys?

Whos gonna be the first one to put a Toe for their avatard?

messed up c-10 · 11-13-2002, 05:21 PM

atleast my toes dont look like daves. I thought about editing that out to avoid the flak from it but oh well there it is.

**old Rusty C10** · 11-13-2002, 07:48 PM

years ago when i had first gotten married we had a dog named Boo ( short for Boozer cause she would drink the beer left in a can after i finished them) Boo was a collie lab mixed breed and looked kinda like black version of lassie. She was a great dog and never showed her teeth or anything and never even growled when the kids were babies and picked on her when she had enough she knew to hid behind the sofa. Boo dies like four years ago when after 13 years of living in apartments we finally bought a house. we always promised her a yard and when we took possession of the house she llived only two weeks or so; she had stomach cancer and more or less fall apart when we got to the house, so we had to put her down.
To this day i still carry her picture in my wallet and her other pic is on the wall by the back door to the yard. Im proud to say that although she is gone ive opened my house to four more dogs, Stinky Bear a black chow, Teddy Bear a shepard golden retriever mix ( a complete mush) Lady roxanne ( my daughters dog and who named her) a brown pug, and Marvin who was thrown away and was arescued stray who was abused .
I also have a cat Noman ( formerly Snowman , cause hes all white) who got his name after he was altered.
I can honestly say the pets are better than the ex wife they are always happy to see me come home!
I dont have a scanner or id post pics

11-11-2002, 11:17 PM	#1
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	story of my favorite pet! on my 16th birthday, the same day i got my truck, my mom bought me a goat because i had wanted one for a long time. I named him Mr. HandleBars. he was just a baby when i got him, and i loved him very much. about a year ago, his urethera got clogged somehow and we had to rush him to the vet in the back of my truck. he died as we pulled into the place everyone asked me when i was gonna get another goat, but i would never want another one, it wouldnt be the same. my licence plate used to say GOATBOY, but now is hanging on my wall because i no longer have a goat my sister got a goat bout a month after i got mine, and then it broke its leg bad, so now it has 3 legs so i just want you to remember, when you talk about goats on this board, remember me and Mr. HandleBars. he was a great pet. i'll post pics if asked

11-11-2002, 11:43 PM	#2
87 STEPPER STILL PLAYS WITH TRUX Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Melbourne, Fla. Posts: 2,764	Sorry for your loss i know your pain. I had a cat that was born in my bed @ 4am when i was 10 he was the first of four to be born and i got to keep him he looked just like sylvester so that's what i named him he was the koolest cat i've ever known. He was killed by a rottwiler one afternoon while he was hanging out under my 87 stepper that was about 12 years ago and like you i never got another one __________________ ~~Bruce~~ MY 87 STEPPER MY 99 2D/WD TAHOE

11-11-2002, 11:45 PM	#3
Big Paul Iamnotanofficerofthelaw Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Turlock, California Posts: 352	I wanna see ole Handlebars Eric! You should get another goat. Ever since my cat died i've wanted another. His name was Barney, not after the Purple Dinosaur, but my uncle. __________________ ~Paul~ '96 C1500 Silverado- Vortec 5.0L/Exhaust/Stock '87 S-10 Ext Cab- 2.8L/700r4 KIA Caught fire 12/7/03

11-12-2002, 12:02 AM	#5
low 84 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,144	i had a dog when i was like 4 that was a york shire terrier. i named him rambo. he got hit by a car and died. __________________ '51 F100, backhalf with a narrowed 9 and coil overs, 18.5" mickeys, monte front clip, +400" sbc in the works '05 1500 Crew Cab RIP '84 swb 5/7 drop, solid cammed 408 w/ fully ported dart heads, th350 w/ 10 inch hughes, 12 bolt w/ 3.73 richmonds and a locker '80 swb 4x4 in progress: 7" lift, 350 th350/np205, d44 and 1.5" ORD tie rod, 14BFF w/discs , armored diff covers, 40" MTR's

11-12-2002, 02:49 AM	#6
chevychic Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Chanhassen, MN Posts: 1,061	Oh gosh..you guys are making me want to cry My mom called me tonight to let me know that my cat who's 19 isn't doing so well. I've had this cat since he was just a little kitten. We've basically grown up together. He's been there through every move and every break up, and was there for me when my parents divorced and I had to move away from all my friends in Alaska to Oregon. A few years later when I drove up to Alaska from Oregon he rode on my lap the whole way...then back down again 3 months later. I've never met a cat like this. He's not your normal cat. When my daughter started crawling a little more than a year ago, we decided it wasn't a good idea for him to be around at his age and having a baby want to chase him around so he's lived with my mom for the past year. I've been preparing myself for this day for a few years now because I honestly didn't think a cat could live for this long. He's so happy and not in very much pain but we can see that he doesn't have much longer to live. Tomorrow I'm calling a vet that specializes in cats to get an opinion on whether we should try to prolong it with meds or let nature take it's course. It's such a hard call and deep down I know what I need to do. Eric, I can sympathize with you, another one of my favorite pets was a goat. Her name was Crystal and I basically raised her in our living room by the bottle. I showed her in 4-H and she won every award. Then we'd come home and go for walks or play (since I never had any brothers or sisters). She was great! Had to sell her when we moved into town. __________________ *ChevyChic* 86 Chevy K-10 If I can't be a good example, then I'll just have to be a horrible warning. "You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think" - Christopher Robin Last edited by chevychic; 11-12-2002 at 11:19 AM.

11-11-2002, 11:50 PM	#4
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129

11-12-2002, 12:30 PM	#7
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	Here is my favorite pet: I hope he lasts forever. Hes the best dog I have ever had. You wouldnt believe how many pictures of this dog my gf takes. __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

11-12-2002, 12:46 PM	#8
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	Eddie...those pics make me roar everytime I see them. Goatboy...man get another one...goats are cool. I find them rather amusing actually. I have been telling my dad to get 10 of them for his 5 acres....I think they are cool! By the way....that other goat kneeling by your goat.....damn is he ugly!! hahaahaha __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

11-12-2002, 12:50 PM	#9
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	BTW....here are my "woobies" hehe __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

11-12-2002, 01:21 PM	#10
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	My dog, Nigel: Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

11-12-2002, 02:42 PM	#12
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	Damn that dogs eyes are blue I never really been around a goat too much so I dont know how they act. In grade school we went to a petting zoo, but I dont remember much. I say get another goat. Pets are great. I have had a few pets and this dog I like the most. I say if something happens to one pet, replace it. It will never be the same, it will be different. You may like it even more. I know that I never really treated my pets all that great when I was younger (didnt pay them enough attention). So I makeup for that with this dog. He is one happy camper and eats alot of treats as you can see in the photo I live alone right now so its nice to have the little dog around. When its just me and him he always finds a way to make me laugh or something. Its good company! __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

11-12-2002, 05:59 PM	#13
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	Nigel's eyes don't look like that in "person." For some reason they do in some photos, though. Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

11-12-2002, 06:06 PM	#15
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	Is it just me or does Nigel look likes hes trying to smile? <-------- Always gonna wear glasses now, I dont want my eyes to turn blue if someone decides to take my picture. EDIT: Hey Ocbaud we almost have 100 posts I hope I can get an avatard or atleast something under my name. __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

11-12-2002, 09:45 PM	#17
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	Nigel as the Spawn of Satan : Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

11-12-2002, 10:58 PM	#18
messed up c-10 RHCP afficianado Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: McLoud, OK Posts: 789	Here is my dog George. __________________ ~Ryan~ 89 S-10 Blazer with a 4.3L 96 Ford Crown Vic P71 4.6L V8. This car rocks. Here are some links to some good music. Jack Johnson Donavon Frankenreiter



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11-13-2002, 01:13 PM	#19
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	Another TOE in a picture. Whats going on here guys? Whos gonna be the first one to put a Toe for their avatard? __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

11-13-2002, 05:21 PM	#20
messed up c-10 RHCP afficianado Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: McLoud, OK Posts: 789	atleast my toes dont look like daves. I thought about editing that out to avoid the flak from it but oh well there it is. __________________ ~Ryan~ 89 S-10 Blazer with a 4.3L 96 Ford Crown Vic P71 4.6L V8. This car rocks. Here are some links to some good music. Jack Johnson Donavon Frankenreiter

11-13-2002, 07:48 PM	#21
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,287	my fav pet years ago when i had first gotten married we had a dog named Boo ( short for Boozer cause she would drink the beer left in a can after i finished them) Boo was a collie lab mixed breed and looked kinda like black version of lassie. She was a great dog and never showed her teeth or anything and never even growled when the kids were babies and picked on her when she had enough she knew to hid behind the sofa. Boo dies like four years ago when after 13 years of living in apartments we finally bought a house. we always promised her a yard and when we took possession of the house she llived only two weeks or so; she had stomach cancer and more or less fall apart when we got to the house, so we had to put her down. To this day i still carry her picture in my wallet and her other pic is on the wall by the back door to the yard. Im proud to say that although she is gone ive opened my house to four more dogs, Stinky Bear a black chow, Teddy Bear a shepard golden retriever mix ( a complete mush) Lady roxanne ( my daughters dog and who named her) a brown pug, and Marvin who was thrown away and was arescued stray who was abused . I also have a cat Noman ( formerly Snowman , cause hes all white) who got his name after he was altered. I can honestly say the pets are better than the ex wife they are always happy to see me come home! I dont have a scanner or id post pics __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

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