It's official, Earle is dead.......

flintknapper · 05-25-08, 05:16 PM

Found Earle a few minutes ago when I went to go feed the dogs.

I thought I smelled something dead near the corner of the house and went to investigate. I found Earle right in a spot that our Border Collie spends most of his day.

Apparently, he managed to catch Earle off guard.

Dog is on my major shit-list.

This will be my last post about Earle.

carboncycles · 05-25-08, 05:36 PM

Sorry to hear that flintknapper, and thanks for sharing Earle with the rest of us. You're a good man for what you tried to do

Landpimp · 05-25-08, 06:16 PM

sorry to hear that, but there are not many squirels that made as many folks as happy in such a short time

miss ya Earle

Dan_J-spec_fj62 · 05-25-08, 06:23 PM

bummer... my condolences.

Dan

nat · 05-25-08, 07:22 PM

Bummer

he was a cool little guy.

Rhinoliner · 05-25-08, 07:29 PM

Damn,

I'm sorry to hear that. It sounded like things were going great the last time I checked in. You did a wonderful job trying to help him survive and the thread was touching to say the least.

As much as you seem to love animals, I am sure you will forgive the dog soon enough. I'm sure it was just acting out of instinct. I have a couple of dogs that would have done the same thing if given the chance. The squirrels around here actually torment my dogs on purpose. It gets them really wound up.

May cute little Earle RIP!

Best regards.

eventhough · 05-25-08, 07:49 PM

Sorry to hear that bud. Many

s to you for doing such a kind deed.

BeefBarley · 05-25-08, 08:59 PM

that really blows.....i was hoping for a Earle comeback

macneill · 05-25-08, 09:14 PM

I'm really upset here Flint, but by no means as upset as how you must feel.

I will say in hindsight, like the way we raise and treat animals we love and nurture, you gave Earle as much as much love and respect as any little guy deserves.

The only upside is that you did the best a man could do and you should be proud and thankful of the time you, we and Earle had together.

That will never be forgotten.

Don't know why this upsets me so much, but it does.

You are a good man.

MARLIN375 · 05-25-08, 10:02 PM

I was having a good day till now.........deepest condolences
for you Flintknapper. Kudos to you for your effort in giving Earl a crack at life and thanks for sharing.

Raise your Mugs....................

to Earl.

Flint...............go tell your Dog he's a JERK for me.

.

alex e · 05-25-08, 10:23 PM

That is TERRIBLE news. Wow. That sucks. Sorry to hear. I think that dog just was acting on instinct. I think you should put up a squirrel feeder and get to know Earle's cousins. That would be another contribution to his kind.

Man, this blows.

brian · 05-26-08, 04:50 AM

darn. not what i was hoping to hear.

romegadave · 05-26-08, 07:28 AM

Sorry to hear about Earle (I know Skillet will be--you could always tell he was devoted to The Big E's updates...like I said before fans from coast to coast)--these little critters....they're what makes us human.

TJDIV · 05-26-08, 07:29 AM

WHAT?

Kill the dog.

brian · 05-26-08, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJDIV

Kill the dog.

X2......

Skillet · 05-26-08, 03:48 PM

to Earle.

He was fun while he lasted.

Sorry about your little friend.

calamaridog · 05-26-08, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJDIV

WHAT?

Kill the dog.

Kill the dog for acting like a dog?

Now that makes sense

Sorry for your loss flintknapper...

BeefBarley · 05-26-08, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by calamaridog

Kill the dog for acting like a dog?

Now that makes sense

Sorry for your loss flintknapper...

i believe there was a bit of sarcasm in his statement....

Skillet · 05-26-08, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BeefBarley

i believe there was a bit of sarcasm in his statement....

I concur.

Green Lantern · 05-27-08, 07:39 AM

Thanks Flint!
You've got a very big star in your crown as far as I'm concerned. Earle gave us all a valuable lesson in applied compassion and perseverance. We often assign human behavior to our pets. Yet, the dog did what dogs do and Earle was a squirrel. Pet that dog, he protected your space.

And... Thanks for demonstrating to us all, how to be good to the world.

Happy Trails! N

splitshot · 05-27-08, 07:53 AM

Sorry Flint

Atoyot1031 · 05-27-08, 08:23 AM

Sorry to hear about Earle...

Gundy · 05-27-08, 09:55 AM

Sorry to hear of Earle's demise. I'm betting he knows where the Rainbow Bridge is
located. He sure brightened up my days. I'll miss him too.

LockedLX · 05-27-08, 10:21 AM

My condolences.

I looked forward to your Earle updates every time I checked the forums. He will be missed.

NorCal Cruiser · 05-27-08, 12:10 PM

Flint- I'm very sorry to hear about Earle. He will definitely be missed. Thanks for sharing Earle with us.

tacobob · 05-27-08, 03:14 PM

Sorry to hear about Earl. I looked forward to reading his updates. You are a good man.

Fast Eddy · 05-27-08, 03:47 PM

I found two half-dead, half-chewed baby pigeons on my deck and had to dispatch the poor little guys with the Beeman. You can't really blame the dog. I felt bad even though I hate the pigeons.

RIP Earle.

My wife said no FJ! · 05-29-08, 04:14 PM

I was also waiting for a better outcome/update/news, and did not expect this.

All I can say is thanks for letting us in on Earl...truely apprciated your effort

05-25-08, 05:16 PM	#1
flintknapper IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: May 2004 Location: Deep East Texas Posts: 1,957	It's official, Earle is dead....... Found Earle a few minutes ago when I went to go feed the dogs. I thought I smelled something dead near the corner of the house and went to investigate. I found Earle right in a spot that our Border Collie spends most of his day. Apparently, he managed to catch Earle off guard. Dog is on my major shit-list. This will be my last post about Earle. __________________ Flintknapper: '97 Land Cruiser, Moonglow Pearl Chocolate Lab (Kota), I miss you. ΜOΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ (come and take them) Last edited by flintknapper; 05-25-08 at 05:51 PM.

05-25-08, 06:23 PM	#4
Dan_J-spec_fj62 IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Plattsmouth Ne TLCA# 16871 Posts: 260	bummer... my condolences. Dan __________________ '96 FZJ 80 W/lockers, a little lift, some sliders & an ARB winch bumper... My Girls' ride... '03 VW Jetta Wagon TDI looking for a 45... support my crusier habbit and get somthing healthy for yourself http://dolsen.qhealthbeauty.com/ sold... '77 FJ40

05-25-08, 07:22 PM	#5
nat IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: I'm in like Flynn Posts: 910	Bummer he was a cool little guy. __________________ 1972 FJ55 "Geirdriful" named after one of the Valkyries Check out my build thread: http://forum.ih8mud.com/fj55-iron-pig-preservation-society/165633-build-up-progress-my-piggie.html Some more good pics of the Pig here too: http://forum.ih8mud.com/fj55-iron-pi...-iron-pig.html Maid Marion, "Why, you speak treason!" Robin Hood, "Fluently."

05-25-08, 09:14 PM	#9
macneill Rollin’ on 33s... Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Brooklyn / Edgartown / Oak Bluffs TLCA# 12733 Posts: 3,212	I'm really upset here Flint, but by no means as upset as how you must feel. I will say in hindsight, like the way we raise and treat animals we love and nurture, you gave Earle as much as much love and respect as any little guy deserves. The only upside is that you did the best a man could do and you should be proud and thankful of the time you, we and Earle had together. That will never be forgotten. Don't know why this upsets me so much, but it does. You are a good man. __________________ 1981 FJ60 - Martha’s Vineyard - 210K, OME, BFG ATs, MAF header, hi-flo cat and Magnaflow, Surco Safari Rack, Rod Racks. 2002 UZJ100 - Brooklyn - 44K, OME 865, OME T-Bars, TJM T-15, TJM RB8, Slee Diff-Drop, Slee Tube Sliders, African Outback Roof Rack, Borla & SLP Exhaust, Warn, IPF, PIAA, Toyo Open Country ATs. Gotham City Land Cruisers Yankee Toys Bay to Blue Ridge Cruisers

05-25-08, 10:02 PM	#10
MARLIN375 IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Kelowna, B.C. Posts: 515	I was having a good day till now.........deepest condolences for you Flintknapper. Kudos to you for your effort in giving Earl a crack at life and thanks for sharing. Raise your Mugs.................... to Earl. Flint...............go tell your Dog he's a JERK for me. . __________________ "Stupid things, happen to smart people that are affraid to ask stupid questions" 93 FZJ80 Full Load w/lockers, 2.5 OME, #7pin/CDL, Custom Bumper w/M8274, 315 MTZs 78 FJ40 Retired.....never left me, not once. 81LJ, 89JLX, 01Vitara SUZUKI wifemobiles (the only other 4X4 to own) 76 Chevy PU 292 6cyl, Restored w/collector plates

05-25-08, 05:36 PM	#2
carboncycles IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 135	Sorry to hear that flintknapper, and thanks for sharing Earle with the rest of us. You're a good man for what you tried to do

05-25-08, 06:16 PM	#3
Landpimp IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Gig Harbor WA TLCA# 5506 Posts: 11,409	sorry to hear that, but there are not many squirels that made as many folks as happy in such a short time miss ya Earle

05-25-08, 07:29 PM	#6
Rhinoliner IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Kerrville, Texas TLCA# 16914 Posts: 376	Damn, I'm sorry to hear that. It sounded like things were going great the last time I checked in. You did a wonderful job trying to help him survive and the thread was touching to say the least. As much as you seem to love animals, I am sure you will forgive the dog soon enough. I'm sure it was just acting out of instinct. I have a couple of dogs that would have done the same thing if given the chance. The squirrels around here actually torment my dogs on purpose. It gets them really wound up. May cute little Earle RIP! Best regards.

05-25-08, 08:59 PM	#8
BeefBarley IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Right side of the world TLCA# 00001 Posts: 542 Blog Entries: 1	that really blows.....i was hoping for a Earle comeback

05-25-08, 10:23 PM	#11
alex e IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Dallas Posts: 929	That is TERRIBLE news. Wow. That sucks. Sorry to hear. I think that dog just was acting on instinct. I think you should put up a squirrel feeder and get to know Earle's cousins. That would be another contribution to his kind. Man, this blows. __________________ 1/75 FJ40 (soon to be V8 converted) 88 FJ62 Bionic Blue TLCA Member # 17731 Treat me good, I'll treat you better. Treat me bad, I'll treat you worse.

05-26-08, 04:50 AM	#12
brian springfield user Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: lebanon,pa TLCA# 6955 Posts: 2,712	darn. not what i was hoping to hear. __________________ it's only metal, we can out think it. 77-fj40 20th anniversary edition 87-fj60 216K mile DDer 93-fzj80 mall crawler toyota material distribution center. your source for Factory Service Manuals. they're alot cheaper than you think. 1-800-622-2033

05-26-08, 07:28 AM	#13
romegadave IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: rome, georgia Posts: 234	Sorry to hear about Earle (I know Skillet will be--you could always tell he was devoted to The Big E's updates...like I said before fans from coast to coast)--these little critters....they're what makes us human. __________________ ___________________________ 69 Fj55 I been warped by the rain, driven by the snow...

05-26-08, 07:29 AM	#14
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05-26-08, 03:48 PM	#16
Skillet no bueno Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: КАГІҒОЯИІА TLCA# 16078 Posts: 2,460	to Earle. He was fun while he lasted. Sorry about your little friend. __________________ 1993 FZJ80 1973 FJ40 oh no you didn't (updated) "...mud is a hotbed of leftist chat/activity." - swank

05-27-08, 07:39 AM	#20
Green Lantern Have Truck, Will Travel Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Fort Worth, Texas TLCA# 8070 Posts: 469	Thanks Flint! You've got a very big star in your crown as far as I'm concerned. Earle gave us all a valuable lesson in applied compassion and perseverance. We often assign human behavior to our pets. Yet, the dog did what dogs do and Earle was a squirrel. Pet that dog, he protected your space. And... Thanks for demonstrating to us all, how to be good to the world. Happy Trails! N __________________ Nick Stone 81 BJ42 "BJ" 82 FJ60 "Sparrow" Lone Star Land Cruisers TLCA #8070 TLCA Administrative VP 03-08

05-27-08, 07:53 AM	#21
splitshot What's next? Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Podunk, Arizona Posts: 1,641	Sorry Flint __________________ '69 fj40 CSC#103 A dry heat still cooks a turkey

05-27-08, 08:23 AM	#22
Atoyot1031 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Aspen, CO TLCA# 18402 Posts: 1,043	Sorry to hear about Earle... __________________ "Macadamia nuts in mixed nuts?!? Now *that's* a high class nut mix..." -Anonymous quote heard during a CM08 lunch break in the worm hole on Kane Creek

05-27-08, 10:21 AM	#24
LockedLX aka Rednexus Join Date: May 2007 Location: St. Augustine, FL TLCA# 8675309 Posts: 181	My condolences. I looked forward to your Earle updates every time I checked the forums. He will be missed. __________________ Offroad: '97 LX450 - 128k, the wanderer Onroad: '95 Volvo 854 Turbo - 261k, daily boost Backroads: '87 Mustang 5.0 Coupe - 96k, for sale!

05-27-08, 09:55 AM	#23
Gundy IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Dweller on the Threshold Posts: 2,128	Sorry to hear of Earle's demise. I'm betting he knows where the Rainbow Bridge is located. He sure brightened up my days. I'll miss him too. __________________ bench seat, 3 speed, F forever Upstate Cruisers

05-27-08, 12:10 PM	#25
NorCal Cruiser I don't post much Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tuolumne/ Rancho Cordova, CA TLCA# 15308 Posts: 286	Flint- I'm very sorry to hear about Earle. He will definitely be missed. Thanks for sharing Earle with us. __________________ Nate '93 FZJ80- Cruisin' in comfort with factory lockers--- Now with custom desert pin striping and some armor! Stock '83 FJ60- BUY ME VW powered sandrail: the roller coaster you can steer!

05-27-08, 03:14 PM	#26
tacobob IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 15	Sorry to hear about Earl. I looked forward to reading his updates. You are a good man.

05-27-08, 03:47 PM	#27
Fast Eddy IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Morgan Hill, CA TLCA# 18155 Posts: 2,807	I found two half-dead, half-chewed baby pigeons on my deck and had to dispatch the poor little guys with the Beeman. You can't really blame the dog. I felt bad even though I hate the pigeons. RIP Earle. __________________ トヨタさん、ありがとうございました。 My '78 FJ40 - '73 and '78 FJ40 parts FS - WTB:Olive (653) Bib and Windshield frame -- Originally Posted by OZCAL Woke up the next day with a partially detached retina, wrapped in a sheet on a wooden floor, in a storeroom upstairs from a barbershop.

05-29-08, 04:14 PM	#28
My wife said no FJ! IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Montreal Posts: 680	I was also waiting for a better outcome/update/news, and did not expect this. All I can say is thanks for letting us in on Earl...truely apprciated your effort __________________ Dean 1964 FJ40 Hard Top...resto, going back to original stock!