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Old Dec 11, 2009 | 10:44 AM
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I just got home from a hard day's work at around 6 pm. My wife called and said we have an emergency. I asked what happened,are you ok? She said it isn't me, Mary's dog just died in the car. We need you to come over and dig the grave. I teach and was in the middle of doing a final exam and writing letters of recommendation for college for students, plus it was dark and cold. I said tell her to cover him and I will come over in the day and dig the grave. Fu*ked up big time. The argument about how insensitive I went on till 1 am then began this morning while I'm preparing for work. I was never so glad to hear my bike fire up and get my *** out of there this morning. It doesn't happen often, but when it does , it's a grinder! Love my Harley, I know I woke all the neighbors up this morning!
 
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Old Dec 11, 2009 | 10:49 AM
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Not much to say to that except BUMMER! I can feel the pain, what I cant do is ride when it happens (to cold and icey around here now), on that aspect alone I am jealous! Enjoy the ride!
 
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Old Dec 11, 2009 | 11:11 AM
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whats so hard about a lil digging? don't think the ground is frozen if your out riding, they should have put the blanket on you.
 
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Old Dec 11, 2009 | 11:21 AM
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Put in some extra hours today and when you get home maybe she'll have the hole dug?
 
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Old Dec 11, 2009 | 11:22 AM
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Sometimes we don't find out we said the wrong thing until "after we said the wrong thing"
 
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Old Dec 11, 2009 | 11:26 AM
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There was already five people there, I just really thought "why's it got to be done tonight"? I'll do it during the daylight. A mistake I won't make again.
 
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Old Dec 11, 2009 | 11:43 AM
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Default I feel your pain....

I do the same all the time with my wife.... we just had a kid two months ago... and she is always telling me what I am doing wrong. I can't seem to do anything right. But, here in Chicago it's near 0 degrees out. I can only go into the garage and "tinker" on my ride to let off a little steam. Be happy that you can ride... to let it all out!!!

God bless ya man
 
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Old Dec 11, 2009 | 11:47 AM
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I was on your side until you said you fired up your bike in the mornign and rode off. Do you know how cold it is here right now. LOL
 
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Old Dec 11, 2009 | 11:57 AM
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There was already five people there, I just really thought "why's it got to be done tonight"? I'll do it during the daylight. A mistake I won't make again.
Too late now, but you could've recovered somewhat by saying you didn't want to dig in the dark for fear of hitting an underground line. I feel for you. There's not a married guy around that hasn't been in your shoes.
 
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Old Dec 11, 2009 | 12:05 PM
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Several months ago my neighbors cat was hit by a car. After deciding nothing could be done for it she asked me if I could put it out of its misery. Of course I had to bury it as well. I am not a cat lover but was uncomfortable nonetheless. Now if the same happened to my german sheperd I would be pretty tore up.
 
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