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Post by haebar on Dec 30, 2020 14:12:26 GMT -5
 ![]() Said goodbye to my good dog Lou this morning at the veterinarian's. He was a nine-year old German Shepherd/Rottweiler mix that I had bottle fed when he was a puppy because he was taken away from his mother too soon. He was diagnosed with bone cancer three weeks ago (I had taken him in for a limp). His pain had gotten so bad that it was time to take action. I tried to post a picture of him but have forgotten how to do it. I will miss this fine fellow. Hope to see him again someday. The Rainbow Bridge Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable. All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind. They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster. You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart. Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together.... Author unknown... |
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Post by Ronv69 on Dec 30, 2020 14:14:27 GMT -5
No snow, but rain the next couple of days. I didn't feel like doing anything anyway.
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Post by Ronv69 on Dec 30, 2020 14:19:43 GMT -5
#haebar, so sorry for your loss. I am so tired of losing dogs myself.
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Post by Gandalf on Dec 30, 2020 14:20:55 GMT -5
I have the same setup. The Lee Turret press is almost progressive with the auto rotate. I have upgraded the 3 hole to four years ago, but haven't had a chance to use it yet. It's nice compared to the hand press. Much faster, but when I first started, I loaded 3 squib rounds by accident - over several reloading sessions. Found 1 because I suspected it. But the other 2 ended up stuck the gun barrel. Both times, the bullet stuck right at the chamber preventing the next round from loading. I use Lee Auto Drum powder measures. I disabled the feature on them that is supposed to prevent double loading. It makes squib loads more likely. And I developed a self-checking routine - so no more squib loads. |
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Post by Goldbrick on Dec 30, 2020 14:24:39 GMT -5
I've seen that on the vets wall far too many times ,John...we have a few fine pups waiting on the other side of that bridge. If there is anything wrong with dogs ,it's the fact that they don't outlast us.
Hold on to the smiles he gave you. It takes a strong man to do the right thing when it hurts like hell.
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Post by Ronv69 on Dec 30, 2020 14:39:34 GMT -5
I have the same setup. The Lee Turret press is almost progressive with the auto rotate. I have upgraded the 3 hole to four years ago, but haven't had a chance to use it yet. It's nice compared to the hand press. Much faster, but when I first started, I loaded 3 squib rounds by accident - over several reloading sessions. Found 1 because I suspected it. But the other 2 ended up stuck the gun barrel. Both times, the bullet stuck right at the chamber preventing the next round from loading. I use Lee Auto Drum powder measures. I disabled the feature on them that is supposed to prevent double loading. It makes squib loads more likely. And I developed a self-checking routine - so no more squib loads. Mine has the auto disk. I don't recall ever having a problem with it. |
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Post by Plainsman on Dec 30, 2020 15:02:03 GMT -5
John, so sorry to hear about your friend. Been there. More than once. I suspect the cancer was from the Rottie side. Lot of that out there. Breeders know, and keep spreading it. It's mighty tough. Having gone through it myself, I'll be thinking about you. The pain fades, but only a little bit.
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Post by Gandalf on Dec 30, 2020 15:05:26 GMT -5
It's nice compared to the hand press. Much faster, but when I first started, I loaded 3 squib rounds by accident - over several reloading sessions. Found 1 because I suspected it. But the other 2 ended up stuck the gun barrel. Both times, the bullet stuck right at the chamber preventing the next round from loading. I use Lee Auto Drum powder measures. I disabled the feature on them that is supposed to prevent double loading. It makes squib loads more likely. And I developed a self-checking routine - so no more squib loads. Mine has the auto disk. I don't recall ever having a problem with it. It wasn't a mechanical problem, more of a user (me) problem. Does the auto-disc require an action to enable the powder drop each time? The auto-drums require you to press a lever down every time you dispense powder. When the powder measure rotates around, you had to press down on a level on the powder drum (or it wouldn't drop powder), then pull the main lever to raise the casing up to be filled. Once the powder dropped, the lever on the auto-drum reset, requiring it to be pressed down again the next time it came around. This was supposed to prevent you from dropping powder twice into the same case. But I'd get into the routine loading one case after another and miss depressing that lever, so the case would get no powder. I went onto a forum and found a lot of people gripping about this feature. Someone there posted a PDF of Lee's instructions of how to disable this feature. Lee doesn't include the instructions with the auto-drum. They are more worried about liability of a gun blowing up due to a double load of powder. I now wear a headlamp so I can see down into the case and verify there is powder. I just looked on Lee's website - at the instructions that come with an auto-drum. There's no mention of the "anti-double load" feature anymore - and the picture shows that lever "locked down". No instructions regarding it at all. Maybe they realized it was a problem. |
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Post by Plainsman on Dec 30, 2020 15:08:29 GMT -5
I have two Dillon 550Bs. Talk about lazy, I got the 2d one b/c I got tired of changing over for primer size! I used to load for PPC comp and a loading session would be 600-800 rounds which I could do in 1 - 1-1/2 hours. Now I don't need so many at one time so I split the task. I like to SEE the powder in each case. I size, deprime, prime on the first stage, bell on the second and remove the case and put it in a block. When I have 50 or a hundred I powder them. If a pistol round I usually use a Li'l Dandy measure which will prime 50 cases in less than minute. Check 'em with a little flashlight. Then they go back for seating, crimping and out the end into the bin. Works for me...
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Post by toshtego on Dec 30, 2020 15:19:33 GMT -5
haebar- John
Sorry you lost your pal. It is so hard to lose them.
Mine live in my memories and photos and I think of them often.
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Post by Gandalf on Dec 30, 2020 15:46:28 GMT -5
I have two Dillon 550Bs. Talk about lazy, I got the 2d one b/c I got tired of changing over for primer size! I used to load for PPC comp and a loading session would be 600-800 rounds which I could do in 1 - 1-1/2 hours. Now I don't need so many at one time so I split the task. I like to SEE the powder in each case. I size, deprime, prime on the first stage, bell on the second and remove the case and put it in a block. When I have 50 or a hundred I powder them. If a pistol round I usually use a Li'l Dandy measure which will prime 50 cases in less than minute. Check 'em with a little flashlight. Then they go back for seating, crimping and out the end into the bin. Works for me... I got "lazy" too. I bought a disc for each caliber I load and a powder measure for each - instead of moving the powder measure from one disc to another. 38 Special, 9mm, 40cal, 45 cal. The 4 dies for a caliber are installed/adjusted on their own disc - which is usually how it's done. But I got tied of moving the powder measure so I bought 3 more so each disc has it's own. For .223/5.56 and .308 I use a single stage setup since there are "manual" steps between dies. Use the single stage press to size/decap, then use it again to set the bullet. Use a bench mounted tool to install primers. Use a Hornady scale that automatically dispenses the amount of powder I want. By the time I set the bullet, the scale has another load of powder waiting. |
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Post by oldcajun123 on Dec 30, 2020 17:40:28 GMT -5
 John I’ve been there , still hurts, wife and I will sometimes talk about their adventures, Memories abound, sorry for you.
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Post by Plainsman on Dec 30, 2020 17:45:03 GMT -5
Huzzah! My Rhino is back in service. I really missed her. And the pupz got their first run with it returned to service. If we have a really long run, Jack wants to get in the back for the return trip. He’s 10. He’s allowed.
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Post by Ronv69 on Dec 30, 2020 17:45:17 GMT -5
Mine has the auto disk. I don't recall ever having a problem with it. It wasn't a mechanical problem, more of a user (me) problem. Does the auto-disc require an action to enable the powder drop each time? The auto-drums require you to press a lever down every time you dispense powder. When the powder measure rotates around, you had to press down on a level on the powder drum (or it wouldn't drop powder), then pull the main lever to raise the casing up to be filled. Once the powder dropped, the lever on the auto-drum reset, requiring it to be pressed down again the next time it came around. This was supposed to prevent you from dropping powder twice into the same case. But I'd get into the routine loading one case after another and miss depressing that lever, so the case would get no powder. I went onto a forum and found a lot of people gripping about this feature. Someone there posted a PDF of Lee's instructions of how to disable this feature. Lee doesn't include the instructions with the auto-drum. They are more worried about liability of a gun blowing up due to a double load of powder. I now wear a headlamp so I can see down into the case and verify there is powder. I just looked on Lee's website - at the instructions that come with an auto-drum. There's no mention of the "anti-double load" feature anymore - and the picture shows that lever "locked down". No instructions regarding it at all. Maybe they realized it was a problem. The Auto Disk is operated by the case going up into flaring die. As nearly as I remember. Size and decap, prime, flare and receive powder, seat bullet and crimp. I think that's it. 🤔 I use a single stage press for rifle cartridges. I have one Rockchucker and 5 of the little Lee reloader presses. I inherited all the single stage presses. They are very handy for any special dies. |
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Post by pepesdad1 on Dec 30, 2020 17:59:45 GMT -5
haebar- John So sorry for your loss...we have several buried in a special place where I promised them a forever home when we got them...lot of rescues out there needing a home...please consider that for your next special loved one.
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Post by sparks on Dec 30, 2020 18:09:23 GMT -5
haebar, so sorry to hear. Not much in this life that hurts as much as losing our most loyal beings on this planet. Lost my ten year old guy a little over a year ago, and even with a new pup, it's still hard some days. That damn poem chokes me up every time. Hang in there, pal.
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Post by toshtego on Dec 30, 2020 18:53:39 GMT -5
haebar , so sorry to hear. Not much in this life that hurts as much as losing our most loyal beings on this planet. Lost my ten year old guy a little over a year ago, and even with a new pup, it's still hard some days. That damn poem chokes me up every time. Hang in there, pal. I pray there is a Rainbow Bridge but it is hard to adopt that reality given the rational nature of modern life. Never anted to be more wrong!!!!!! |
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Post by Ronv69 on Dec 30, 2020 19:10:55 GMT -5
I just looked at the prices of reloading gear online. Glad I have all I need. The expendables cost enough.
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Post by Plainsman on Dec 30, 2020 20:12:55 GMT -5
I consider myself a rationalist, but I choose to believe in the Rainbow Bridge. If I discover I am wrong it will be too late to matter. That which gives solace is worthwhile.
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Post by toshtego on Dec 30, 2020 20:14:26 GMT -5
I just looked at the prices of reloading gear online. Glad I have all I need. The expendables cost enough. It is the same with most everything used to create value. The manufacturers, distributors and retailers have squeezed all the profit out in their greed. This means big price increases. |
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Post by Legend Lover on Dec 31, 2020 10:14:16 GMT -5
haebar - sorry to hear of your loss. Today the snow has melted, but I've nowhere to go anyway. Just prepping for Sunday and for my New Year's Eve quiz on Facebook later this evening. I'm sure most people aren't interested or have other plans, but IF anyone is interested, here's the link... fb.me/e/3QXKQD6IgIt's at 8pm GMT.
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Post by Plainsman on Dec 31, 2020 10:27:00 GMT -5
Recall on SPORTMIX dog and cat food. Deaths reported from it. If you use it suspend use and check it out.
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Post by bigwoolie on Dec 31, 2020 10:42:07 GMT -5
Sitting here contemplating the fact that in a few hours, 2020 will be over. I need to get me a t-shirt commemorating the fact that I was there, and that I survived it
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Post by toshtego on Dec 31, 2020 10:58:22 GMT -5
Recall on SPORTMIX dog and cat food. Deaths reported from it. If you use it suspend use and check it out. I used to feed Sportmix to me dogs. They have all passed. The doggies now get Purina One. A decent food at a reasonable price from a reliable domestic source. |
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Post by oldcajun123 on Dec 31, 2020 11:01:31 GMT -5
22 yrs ago, MD Cancer Center in Texas, said make out your will, have seen 3 Grandchildren since then, fought a financial institution and won, moved to my 100 yr old land and settled, joined this Patch, it’s all been good. To all you I hope the coming year is better!
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Post by Legend Lover on Dec 31, 2020 11:31:51 GMT -5
22 yrs ago, MD Cancer Center in Texas, said make out your will, have seen 3 Grandchildren since then, fought a financial institution and won, moved to my 100 yr old land and settled, joined this Patch, it’s all been good. To all you I hope the coming year is better! Amen...Happy New Year to you and everyone else! |
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Post by pepesdad1 on Dec 31, 2020 11:44:01 GMT -5
68° and rainy here in central north Florida...great day to do nothing.
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Post by Plainsman on Dec 31, 2020 11:44:26 GMT -5
Recall on SPORTMIX dog and cat food. Deaths reported from it. If you use it suspend use and check it out. I used to feed Sportmix to me dogs. They have all passed. The doggies now get Purina One. A decent food at a reasonable price from a reliable domestic source. I subscribe to alerts@dogfoodadvisor.com. Unobtrusive, they only contact you when there is a recall alert. I get my dogfood from chewy.com. Have regularly scheduled shipments (2-days, FedEx, free). Been using Dr Tim's food. Never had a recall as far as I can tell. Good stuff and MANY varieties for different needs. Expensive, but what else am I gonna waste money on, food for ME?  They are thriving on it and I can fine tune the food for an active pup or a less active older dog. (I have nothing to do with them except to buy food from them.) |
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Post by Plainsman on Dec 31, 2020 11:46:25 GMT -5
22 yrs ago, MD Cancer Center in Texas, said make out your will, have seen 3 Grandchildren since then, fought a financial institution and won, moved to my 100 yr old land and settled, joined this Patch, it’s all been good. To all you I hope the coming year is better! Hard to kill a Cajun. They object to it. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Dec 31, 2020 11:55:38 GMT -5
Sitting here contemplating the fact that in a few hours, 2020 will be over. I need to get me a t-shirt commemorating the fact that I was there, and that I survived it Don't go getting ahead of yourself. 😁🤠😉 |
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John I’ve been there , still hurts, wife and I will sometimes talk about their adventures, Memories abound, sorry for you.
They are thriving on it and I can fine tune the food for an active pup or a less active older dog. (I have nothing to do with them except to buy food from them.)