A very old stray {The Old Fella Story}
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Sep-05-2005 02:18 PM
The next morning he was back and was a little more receptive of me. I looked at his injured leg and found that half of his rear foot was gone. It had healed and was not causing any problem except that he was walking on the stub that was left with no foot pad which causes him to limp. His front teeth were gone except for one canine tooth and it looked decayed. His eyes were tired looking and showing his age. He spent the rest of the day just laying around looking for a handout and by afternoon the campground host came around and saw him. I enquired about the dog and was told he had been there for three years and that most of the campers were tolerant of him and gave him food.
So what to do? Do you pick him up and bring him home or do you let nature take it course. He can't harm anyone, he has no teeth and he isn't a nuisance unless you don't like dogs, and no one seems to mind him being there. He is gentle and likes other animals as seen by his interaction with our dog. He still would not let me touch him but he would eat from my hand. Enough said, what would you do???
On June 28th 2008 Old Fella passed away of complications caused by bone cancer. Fella spent almost three years with his new family and became the icon of rescued old stray dogs. He will be greatly missed but his foot prints have been left in our hearts forever.
Now Charlie, the ten year old rescued Golden Lab has come to be a part of the continuing Old Fella story. (*Note, Charlie took his journey to Rainbow Bridge unexpectedly September 30, 2008)Suzie continues to charm her way into our hearts with her antics as she has grown from a puppy into a young lady. Togther they will carry on the Old Fella legacy. Come join us in their daily lives and be a part of the best feel good thread in RV.NET history. The legacy lives on.
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Old Fella Burke County Animal Rescue
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Pets: Rainbow Bridge: Bart, Old Fella, Levi, Charlie, Mama, Hobo, Izzie, Peaches. Others Suzie, Dixie.
Old Fella Burke County Animal Rescue
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May-16-2023 04:37 AM
We are getting ready for our big trip to Biloxi, MS. We are going to drive to Tallahassee, FL on Friday night and then on to Biloxi on Saturday morning. It is right at 600 miles from my house. The motorhome got an oil change and is gassed up ready to go. This will be ZuZu's first long trip. Poor Monty is not going to be happy. He hates riding in the motorhome but sure does have fun once we arrive at our destination. Pinto just sleeps the whole way.
I just need to get through the next few days at work.
Anyone else have any summer RV plans? For the July 4th Holiday we have booked Jetty Park in Port Canaveral and we booked the Resort at Canopy Oaks for Thanksgiving.
Burch
3 fur kids (Monty, ZuZu and Pinto)
Rainbow bridge (Murphy, Petie, Lola)
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May-10-2023 05:26 AM
MetalGator wrote:Scottiemom wrote:
My neighbors just got back from Margaritaville at Auburndale, which is just 7 miles away. They said it was super nice, new and expensive. But they went with family and had a great weekend and it didn't cost much in fuel to get there.LOL
Dale
I wanted to try Margaritaville as it's only a little over an hour from me. I picked the cheapest lot from their website for a Friday and Saturday in August (their cheapest rates). The cost was going to be $399.60 for two nights! No way I pay that. I just booked Canopy Oaks for 4 nights during Thanksgiving (holiday rates) and it was cheaper than Margaritaville for two summer nights. I talked to someone at the dog park about Margaritaville and they said it was very nice but there was no grass. Said there was astrotuff everywhere instead of grass so your doggies have no grass to do their business on. As picky as my dogs are, that would be a challenge.
Burch
Yeah, when my neighbors went to Margaritaville, it was over $300 for 2 nights. They had a family weekend there. Said there was a lot of stuff to do and everything was paved, etc. They had fun, but I didn't think it was a place I would go just to chill for a few days.
Dale
Widow of Terry (Teacher's Pet)
Traveling with Brendon, my Scottish Terrier
2022 Honda Odyssey
2011 Mazda Miata MX-5
2021 Coach House Platinum III 250DT
Fulltimed for 15 years, now living in Florida
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May-10-2023 04:42 AM
Scottiemom wrote:
My neighbors just got back from Margaritaville at Auburndale, which is just 7 miles away. They said it was super nice, new and expensive. But they went with family and had a great weekend and it didn't cost much in fuel to get there.LOL
Dale
I wanted to try Margaritaville as it's only a little over an hour from me. I picked the cheapest lot from their website for a Friday and Saturday in August (their cheapest rates). The cost was going to be $399.60 for two nights! No way I pay that. I just booked Canopy Oaks for 4 nights during Thanksgiving (holiday rates) and it was cheaper than Margaritaville for two summer nights. I talked to someone at the dog park about Margaritaville and they said it was very nice but there was no grass. Said there was astrotuff everywhere instead of grass so your doggies have no grass to do their business on. As picky as my dogs are, that would be a challenge.
Burch
3 fur kids (Monty, ZuZu and Pinto)
Rainbow bridge (Murphy, Petie, Lola)
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May-09-2023 05:03 AM
So the dog and I are going on a road trip. It's 90 miles down there, but I normally choose not to go on I-4 to I-75. I may do that on the way down since it will be Sunday, but coming home I normally come up 17.
It's definitely not getting any power cause there are no lights at all on the panel. Can't turn it on, etc., no code flashes, etc.
Wish me luck. I hope it's that fuse, but it is under warranty, so we'll see.
Dale
Widow of Terry (Teacher's Pet)
Traveling with Brendon, my Scottish Terrier
2022 Honda Odyssey
2011 Mazda Miata MX-5
2021 Coach House Platinum III 250DT
Fulltimed for 15 years, now living in Florida
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May-08-2023 04:52 AM
I belong to RV women and they had a campout at Canopy Oaks. I didn't go but I do hope to go more this winter. They usually pick really nice (and expensive) resorts. My neighbors just got back from Margaritaville at Auburndale, which is just 7 miles away. They said it was super nice, new and expensive. But they went with family and had a great weekend and it didn't cost much in fuel to get there.LOL
I'm finishing up doctor appointments and then will be leaving the end of the month. Going over to Melbourne to see my son and family first. He has a boat club boat for Saturday. I told him I don't know if that's a good idea. Everytime he gets one lined up for me, it gets cancelled for weather. LOL I've only been out once. As a family, we boated for years on Dale Hollow Lake. It's in our blood, so I hope we get to go this time.
Take care fellow FOOF's and enjoy your summer.
Dale
Widow of Terry (Teacher's Pet)
Traveling with Brendon, my Scottish Terrier
2022 Honda Odyssey
2011 Mazda Miata MX-5
2021 Coach House Platinum III 250DT
Fulltimed for 15 years, now living in Florida
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May-07-2023 04:38 PM
Burch
3 fur kids (Monty, ZuZu and Pinto)
Rainbow bridge (Murphy, Petie, Lola)
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May-05-2023 05:14 AM
Coach House is having a rally in September in Natchez and I want to go to that. After the rally I hope to visit some of Terry's relatives in Baton Rouge and Mississippi. I can see a drive on the Trace for me and the new moho. My favorite all time drive.
Take care, fellow FOOF's.
Dale
Widow of Terry (Teacher's Pet)
Traveling with Brendon, my Scottish Terrier
2022 Honda Odyssey
2011 Mazda Miata MX-5
2021 Coach House Platinum III 250DT
Fulltimed for 15 years, now living in Florida
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May-04-2023 06:12 AM
I was finally able to get the oil changed in the motorhome last weekend. Boy, I am getting too old for this stuff. Getting the oil into the engine is harder than draining it. They sure don't give you much room under the hood to get to the oil fill. If it wasn't so expensive to get an oil change (places around here want $250), I would have someone else do it. I can do it myself with synthetic oil for around $50.
The wife and I are taking a weekend trip in the motorhome. We are trying out a new RV resort called "Resort at Canopy Oaks". It about an hour and a half drive from here (a little east of Lake Wales Florida). It's only been open a couple of years and looks really nice. They have a big Tiki bar on an island on a big lake. They also have a Pizza and Sanwidth place, a hair and nail salon, a spa, a big workout room, an arts and crafts area, a business center, a big pool and clubhouse, and a country store. All onsite. I don't even think we are going to take the Jeep this trip. They also have golf cart rentals so we rented a cart for the weekend.
ZuZu has only gone on two motorhome trips and we haven't taken a trip in about 2 months. I got the motorhome out of storage last night and parked it in our driveway. I wanted to dust and clean the floors so I took ZuZu out to the motorhome with me. My wife came out to put some stuff in the fridge. When either of us would leave the motorhome, ZuZu would start crying. She was having some separation anxiety. I am hoping that she gets over that as I don't want to leave her in the motorhome if she is barking or crying. Maybe it was because I didn't have the other dogs in the RV with her. The last trip we took, we ran out for lunch and she was barking when we closed the motorhome door. I went back inside and told her to be quiet and she did finally quit barking. We hung around outside for a few minutes to make sure she didn't bark and when we got back to the RV a few hours later, she was passed out asleep. Hopefully she will learn after a few more trips. She is a very smart dog.
I hope everyone is doing well. Does anyone have any good trips coming up this summer? We are going to Mississippi for a week later this month. There is a new resort in Biloxi right on Biloxi bay. We like staying on the water and the wife can get her gambling fix at the casinos while we are there.
Burch
3 fur kids (Monty, ZuZu and Pinto)
Rainbow bridge (Murphy, Petie, Lola)
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Apr-24-2023 04:59 AM
Dale
Widow of Terry (Teacher's Pet)
Traveling with Brendon, my Scottish Terrier
2022 Honda Odyssey
2011 Mazda Miata MX-5
2021 Coach House Platinum III 250DT
Fulltimed for 15 years, now living in Florida
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Apr-23-2023 05:50 PM
SGTJOE wrote:
Happy Birthday in Heaven Richard, I and I'm sure all the rest really miss your posts and stories.
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Apr-23-2023 10:52 AM
Toad 03 Grand Am
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Apr-23-2023 04:48 AM
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Apr-15-2023 08:48 AM
Scottiemom wrote:
Sorry you're getting those surprises from Zuzu, Burch. If it continues it would be good to rule out any infection, but that prolly wouldn't cause the pooping. Any changes or disruptions to the routine of the household? I'm sure Dr. Doug can chime in.
You nailed it, I got nothin to add.
Kaylee
Winnie 6 1/2 year old golden
2008 Southwind 2009 Honda CRV
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Apr-15-2023 05:13 AM
I'm trying to get jobs done around here so I can take off the end of May. Have a graduation party on JUNE 10 for my great niece, then I have no plans till mid August when my 55th high school reunion will take place in northern Indiana. So I thought I would just travel around Michigan, Ohio, Indiana bumming around till then.
I broke down my patio set and put it in the trailer. Now I have to move the lanai furniture. Some of it goes in the trailer, some comes in the house. I have to put everything up because while I'm gone, it will be hurricane season and that way no one has to do that while I'm gone. Just easier for everyone.
I got a Komo carrier for the back of my motorhome. My new e-bike goes in it and fits nicely. I don't have to fold it up. I sold my other e-bike because it was 70 pounds and I couldn't lift it. This Lite version is 49 pounds. It folds as well, but that's still very awkward for me to do with only 2 hands. LOL I can also put Brendon's trailer (folded up) along with my patio mat windshield covers and some tools, etc.
I am getting this all done before Tuesday when I have my house power washed. I have to have everything up and the drive/ports emptied, so anything I can do ahead of time will be good. Once I put it all up I won't get it back out till I get back end of summer.
Take care fellow FOOF's. Safe travels.
Dale
Widow of Terry (Teacher's Pet)
Traveling with Brendon, my Scottish Terrier
2022 Honda Odyssey
2011 Mazda Miata MX-5
2021 Coach House Platinum III 250DT
Fulltimed for 15 years, now living in Florida
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Apr-14-2023 06:32 PM
We have let our Tradewinds sit almost 5 years since we moved to Saint George, Utah. The Winters hear are so mild. We are thinking of taking her out up North this Summer since our Summers here are 100+. Haven't decided where to go yet.
Toad 03 Grand Am