It might have been cool up under the hood of the truck, but it cost this kitten it's life. He always got into places he shouldn't have. The stainless steel strips didn't keep him out of the disused flower bed (pictured below). All the fucks I had to give today, are gone. Sure I've shot lots of animals, even feral male cats, but they were all pests. I haven't killed a pet since 1991; on a back road, I ran over a cat that shot out in front of me.
It sucks when someone old dies, but it truly sucks when the young die, before they had a fair chance to live.
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That was Monday. Today, Friday, his sister was the one one sucked up into the cruel engine. I pulled her out, but have no idea if she'll live. Her one eye is blood filled and her back foot is slashed deeply along the top.
I added more Green Slime to the tire that's been leaking since my brother came here and used the damned truck. I left for physical therapy. 2/3rds of the way there, the tread on the opposite tire lets loose. I pulled into a private parking lot, got the spare with the bent rim down, got everything ready..... only the 1/2" ratchet I needed to get the damn jack working WAS NOT THERE.
It was a long trip back home at 15 mph.
Why? I even banged on the truck before I started it, and I didn't hear a thing.
Daundice
POOTIS
VicariousE
no thanks, I gave at the office