Heading Back To WI Again

Published on December 19, 2006 By MasonM In Blogging

This morning I have to pick up a walk-in cooler from a closed down grocery store that is being either remodeled to be something else or torn down, I'm not sure which. It's in pieces of course, and I'll be hauling it back to a place in WI where they make them. As I am pulling a "low boy" trailer which is designed for chains and not straps I'll have to use my portable straps on the cooler panels as the trailer doesn't have winches for the wide straps normally used on a step deck trailer. I just hope I have enough of them to do the job. Hopefully at least some of the load will be able to take chains.

The truck seemed very empty last night without Socrates and I didn't sleep well at all. I'm tired this morning and trying to drink enough coffee to get me awake enough to do what I have to do. At some point I am going to have to clear out his litter box and his dishes but at the moment I just can't bring myself to do it. There's no rush I don't suppose, but seeing them just reminds me that he isn't here. I'll never, ever take responsibility for another companion animal.

I'm heading for Birmingham now to make my pick up and start the trip towards WI. Somehow I feel like it's going to be a long one this time around, but one has t do what they have to do.

Comments

Dr Guy

on Dec 19, 2006

Have a safe trip. Peace.

MarcieMoo

on Dec 19, 2006

I'll never, ever take responsibility for another companion animal.

It's a shame you feel that way. I think you were a really good daddy to Socrates, Mason. And what happened was an accident. It didn't happen because you yelled. It happened because he was a kitty, and that's what kitties do, you know? You can't blame yourself (although I know that's what's in our nature to do), and it would really be a shame to deny another animal the honor of having you for a master. You're good at it, Mason.

I hope that you'll give yourself some time, forgive yourself, and give yourself another chance. I think you deserve one.

I hope that your travels are safe. Will you be back in Florida for the holidays with your Mom?

jennifer1

on Dec 19, 2006

I hope you have a safe journey Mason and if you get tired pull over.

You must not blame yourself for Socrates death. I understand it is the most natural thing in the world to you because your last words to him were words of berating and anger and you feel that is what caused him to jump out of the cab, but you have to know he loved you every bit as much as you loved him and he would not want you feeling any guilt and he would certainly not want you to feel that you can never take responsibility for another companion animal.

Now is definitely not the time to even think on another animal, you have to deal with the loss of your beloved Socrates and when the time is right and you are ready I believe Socrates will guide an animal into your path.

Hugs Mason - huge hugs.

KellyW0498

on Dec 19, 2006

Be Safe Mason.

You were a good daddy to Socrates. Nothing can change that.

Now is definitely not the time to even think on another animal, you have to deal with the loss of your beloved Socrates and when the time is right and you are ready I believe Socrates will guide an animal into your path.

Well said.

greywar

on Dec 19, 2006

That is brutally sad Mason. My sympathies.

adnauseam

on Dec 19, 2006

I feel for you Mason.

foreverserenity

on Dec 19, 2006

M, don't blame yourself, it will be hard for you not to. I know it's hard not to.

shadesofgrey

on Dec 19, 2006

M--I might sound crazy, but I'm pretty sure Socrates is still in your cab with you--in spirit anyway. I'm sorry that such a sucky thing happened, and I echo FS's comments not to blame yourself.

Thanks for sharing Socrates with us.

Best wishes for a safe journey.

jennifer1

on Dec 19, 2006

M--I might sound crazy, but I'm pretty sure Socrates is still in your cab with you--in spirit anyway

not crazy, i believe it too.

MasonM

on Dec 19, 2006

Reply #1
Have a safe trip. Peace.

Thanks.

I hope that your travels are safe. Will you be back in Florida for the holidays with your Mom?

Thanks. That's the plan, but things don't always go as planned.

Hugs Mason - huge hugs.

Thanks.

Be Safe Mason.

Thank you, I try.

That is brutally sad Mason. My sympathies.

Yeah it is, but then life is brutally sad more often than not. Thanks.

I feel for you Mason.

Thanks

I know it's hard not to.

Yeah it is, but I don't think it's misdirected in this case.

Best wishes for a safe journey.

Thank you.

Trudygolightly

on Dec 19, 2006

Please drive extra careful?? I know you're hurting and hope you do ok concentrating.

I guess that's where your professionalism comes in, ((((((((((((Mason))))))))))))).

You're in our prayers and thoughts Mason

MasonM

on Dec 20, 2006

Thanks Trudy

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