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Offline Bush Tucker Man

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« on: January 04, 2006, 20:51:51 »
With regard to my recent loss of Jack
Whilst I was finding some photos of him to frame, I was thinking about pehaps giving the 110 a name.

Now I know there's a 90 very near to me with a name on it, I don't know the background to the name (whether it's a beloved pet, or simply a name?), I might ask the owner.

So ought I to name it & perhaps put his photo on the dash? (or am I being daft)

Opinions please...........................................
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« Reply #1 on: January 04, 2006, 20:57:32 »
Go for it mate.
Its a tribute and an honour for a dear friend.
I always name my vehicles.
Some are obvious, some not. Some i have to explain too.
Every one has diferent reasons for their car name.
I started a tread on it a while ago and some nice (and strange) reasons came out.
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« Reply #2 on: January 04, 2006, 21:01:19 »
Richard,

First off, my deepest sympathies....  your post had me in tears too.  Katie (our hound..  deliverer of fine paw prints to mud-club members at shows) was hit by a car last year, and that was a big trauma.   I try not to think about how it will be when the terrible day comes.

I don't think you'll forget him for a second..   My last Collie (Ben) is still very much in my memories, and there is a favourite photo in the dining room.  Thankfully the memories have turned more to happy nostalgia than sorry, and I hope that comes to you soon.
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« Reply #3 on: January 04, 2006, 21:02:39 »
I said no.  My Dog died and i was gutted, but it just wants shelving now.  No point upsetting yourself and attaching something negative to your new Truck.  Theres no way you will ever forget.
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« Reply #4 on: January 04, 2006, 21:04:08 »
BTM ..............nice thought but I think his memory will always be with you so remeber him as a FRIEND / DOG .......not a Landy ......
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« Reply #5 on: January 04, 2006, 21:12:30 »
I've voted no here Richard
remeber the good times.Corny I know but otherwise you'll see the new arrival as a reminder of the loss of a friend/companion.


the main regret I had when we lost our dog is that we had no where we go to remember him.
If you have a garden etc why not get a tree or something to mark your friends passing?
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« Reply #6 on: January 04, 2006, 21:30:56 »
I've got to say NO,

remember Jack ................  as Jack,

after a while the good memories will return and they are with you forever.


After loosing our companian for 14 years, when we eventually got another dog our first thought was to use the same name ................   bit I'm dam glad we didn't ......  they are all individuals  :)


Call the 110 ........  Egbert.............. or something completely different at least

(Just my opinion by the way ..............  you do whatever you want)

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« Reply #7 on: January 04, 2006, 22:34:57 »
My deepest sympathy for your loss.

I feel it would a noble gesture to name the new landie "Jack"
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« Reply #8 on: January 05, 2006, 07:37:08 »
I'd say no, since the two things are different...

I made the mistake of naming one of my computers (alright a slightly different level of sad) after my dog which had just passed away,  and every time I got annoyed with it, I felt like I was getting annoyed with her :(

Quite simply her memory doesn't deserve any tarnish as she was quite possibly my best friend (well, she listened more than anyone else did ;))

I'd find your favourite picture of Jack and take it down to jessops, get it suitably printed and framed and then put it in a place where you can look on it when you want rather than being forced to confront the lostt....
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« Reply #9 on: January 05, 2006, 07:45:07 »
I agree - IMHO a nicely framed photo on the wall of your 'snug' would be far more appropriate.
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« Reply #10 on: January 05, 2006, 09:03:05 »
i agree no i planted a weeping willoe tree in the garden for my old lurcher and the lead still hangs on the back of the door for my old lab both gone but never forgotton
 my landy is like my old lab  little puddles turn up unannounced  :wink:
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« Reply #11 on: January 05, 2006, 09:53:15 »
I said no, for reasons already mentioned above.

Find your favourite photo, and have it framed.

Jim
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« Reply #12 on: January 05, 2006, 12:27:50 »
Quote from: "datalas"
I'd say no, since the two things are different...
  and every time I got annoyed with it, I felt like I was getting annoyed with her :(

That is sensible, & a good reason not to name the truck (as mother-in-law calls it)

Quote from: "datalas"

I'd find your favourite picture of Jack and take it down to jessops, get it suitably printed and framed and then put it in a place where you can look on it when you want rather than being forced to confront the lostt....

Got a few sorted & going to get a couple of digitals printed
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« Reply #13 on: January 05, 2006, 14:19:32 »
trying to type this through my tears im very sorry to hear about Jack
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« Reply #14 on: January 05, 2006, 19:31:00 »
sorry for your loss of a family member BTM,i know how it feels as my family had to say good bye to one of our cats who's been with us for 16 years.
we have loads of photo's of hairy the cat with our other animals including some of him falling asleep on the rabbit.we will always remember him as we do the animals we had before him but when the right vehicle arrives it will carry hairy's name.
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« Reply #15 on: January 05, 2006, 22:48:33 »
My first instinct was to say yes, but after reading these posts there is a lot of truth in what has been posted and I've said no.
You'll never forget him anyway.
My Old Boy is burried under the tree at the bottom of the garden and I wrote a poem about him when he died, and printed it out along with a photo and it is still framed on the wall.
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« Reply #16 on: January 06, 2006, 14:44:41 »
i carry a photo of my cat in my truck as she always came with me for rides out in it so when the truck gos and i get my new one i will just swop the pic over and she can still drive around with me.
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« Reply #17 on: January 06, 2006, 18:53:09 »
Richard,
Sorry to hear this sad news.
Although not a pet owner, I know how you must be feeling.
However, I have voted no and agree with Datalass...if this happened
you would hate yourself.
Put up a photo in your snug and raise a cup of tea to Jack.
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« Reply #18 on: January 06, 2006, 19:19:25 »
Okay, we'll call an end to this now please.
I get the message

Joanne will get a tree for the garden & I'll have my photos here, in my 'snug' & in the 110
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« Reply #19 on: January 06, 2006, 22:34:16 »
i wouldn't name the 110 after jack,  remember him for who he was and what love and fun you had with him,  you will never forget him he will be with you always.  
(just my opioin)  but landrovers can be very annoying !!! :(  :(

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« Reply #20 on: January 06, 2006, 22:38:09 »
at Bush Tucker Man's request, I'm going to lock this thread,  I know that you will join with me in offering him whatever support he and his family needs, but messages of support can sadly bring back painfull emotions....

I'm sure BTM would like to offer his thanks, but he's clearly got other things on his mind right now so I'll say thanks instead and pass on an offer of support to Richard and his family.
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