new Blackjack pics

[briwayjones]

Oh God, I do enough crying every night as it is-I don't need to laugh so hard I cry, too : On that note, a coworker suggested that maybe I need to be on anti-depressants right now, and I'm thinking it might not be such a bad idea. If nothing else, it'll keep the depression at bay so I can concentrate on getting some justice for my boy.

Nah, not the answer. First of all they take a about a month to start working. You just don't take them and feel better.

 

[SuRrEaLNJ]

anti depresants should be used as a final means after other options have been sought
plus it takes months or yeas if ever for them to find the right medication and dosage for you, and when theyre wrong it does alot more harm than good

 

[Flandry]

I have a rhetorical question for y'all... there's no right answer, but I'm really interested in your opinions-all of you.

What part(s) of our beloved Explorers would you consider their heart and soul?

The heart is the time spent together and the experiences shared. The soul is the embodiment of the living memories created by that singular relationship. These are an indelible part of you and they will live and thrive so long as you do. Regardless of Blackjack's physical state, his heart and soul are eternally with you. And what of Blackjack's physical manifestation of steel and oil? It was always transient - subject to rust and periodic maintenance changes.

It's been a wild and memorable ride, but it's time to let him die peacefully.

I think you are being wise. And I say this from experience. In many ways the Explorer I drive is all the physical form I have left of my brother. It took me 10 years to realize it was okay to drive his truck. It took me 10 years to realize he would have wanted me to enjoy it.

Blackjack gave everything of himself so that you might live. No nobler deed could he have done. He deserves more than than a tortured continued existence. And he would feel the same way about you.

Realize that letting him go will never mean he will be gone. Close your eyes and think back to a wonderous experience you shared with Blackjack and try not to smile. I believe you will find in that moment of reflection that he lives still on.

..a coworker suggested that maybe I need to be on anti-depressants right now, and I'm thinking it might not be such a bad idea. If nothing else, it'll keep the depression at bay so I can concentrate on getting some justice for my boy.

Be careful. Anti-depressants may be a good option if you feel you cannot cope. But they are only helpful in suppressing some of the symptoms resulting from the inability to deal with the tragedy. They cannot help you deal with the tragic event itself. If you feel you need assistance to deal with this, which is not at all unreasonable, seek psychiatric counseling. A professional counselor can help you get through this and may prescribe anti-depressants as a part of the treatment. Only under these conditions should you consider taking medication that so deeply affects your neurological system. As others have pointed out, you cannot expect results as soon as you start taking them and you cannot simply quit them when you feel you're okay. Failure to follow professional dosing instructions can have dibilitating effects that can even include seizures.

 

[ExplorerSport77]

Black Jack was the Most Kick A-S-S truck i ever met...Linz u got my message on myspace about BJ and how i felt about him...but heres some old pics i came across that i thought id share... these were takin in 2004..good times..good times....and hey do u still have that picture i had gotten made for u? it was pretty sweet

 

[Spas]

It's amazing how quickly a lawyer will get things rolling for you.. I started therapy for my 'reverse whiplash' (don't ask, somehow my neck is negatively arched now) and the compressed disc in my spine. If the damn cyst/lump in the back of my hand doesn't go away in 5 more days, they say I'm going to need an operation to remove it so I can get some semblance of gripping power back in my hand again. Glad I'm not paying for any of this since they finally caught the *******, I'm sure the bills are gonna be quite the tall order.

After much arguing with the insurance company, they cut me a check for $4250-ish after the $475 buyback and totaled my boy (obviously). I've decided to use half of that to get a Focus or Zx2 because I have a 44 mile roundtrip to work now and Morgan is raping my wallet. I'm not going to sell the 347 just yet, because I'm too torn up to buy another Explorer right now. I'm not saying I won't because my plans change on a daily basis. Jack is and always has been a snotty little ****, though.. I've known this since the first day I saw him and I can honestly tell y'all that he wouldn't want me to replace him. Now comes the most difficult part.

I can't do this by myself, guys. I tried to take just his air filter out to give to Morgan and had a complete meltdown in the parking lot. I will NOT let him go to a junkyard to be picked apart. I have a friend in the Maryland Creepers whose family owns a salvage yard and, knowing what Jack means to me, is willing to take what's left of him (after I remove what I want to keep) and take his carcass straight to their crusher. Christmas is coming soon and I'm sorry to ask this of you guys, but if you can free up a weekend in the coming weeks to come down and give me a hand I would appreciate it more than you could ever guess. Please let me know.

Thanks everybody for the support.

 

[IZwack]

I have a trailer and a tow vehicle if you need help moving Jack!

 

[SuRrEaLNJ]

Id go with the focus personally,but im partial. in all honesty ive got about 24k on mine and no compaints. itd definately help the gass thing, i get about 27-28 mpg on average and i drive like a jackass.
I wouldnt sell the 347 yet. even if you let it sit for a bit it wont be hurting anything

i checked the calender, im tied up through the new year though. ill be more glad to help you though any week in january though.

 

[MONMIX]

I WILL make time for you Linds'

 

[JDraper]

Glad to hear things are finally going your way! If I have time one of these weekends, I'll come down to help ya. I know next weekend is out, but not sure after that.

 

[briwayjones]

I can probably help.

 

[Spas]

Merry Christmas to me... the boss is okay with me keeping Jack here on our property for another month (and I quote, "I don't see why not. It's not like you didn't keep the damn thing here all the time anyway." : ). So maybe the first or second weekend in January, if you guys can spare half a weekend. I'll post the date once I get things sorted out. Thank you!

 

[FlyBoyCoe]

That's great. I wish I could help out but there's about 3000 miles preventing me. Although, you might get a smile out of the fact that your musical text message woke my sleepy ass up at 5:40 am!! I about crapped my pants.

 

[SoBeLover]

Merry Christmas to me... the boss is okay with me keeping Jack here on our property for another month (and I quote, "I don't see why not. It's not like you didn't keep the damn thing here all the time anyway." : ). So maybe the first or second weekend in January, if you guys can spare half a weekend. I'll post the date once I get things sorted out. Thank you!

Lindsy,

Praying for you that you get better soon and that you have no lasting effects from the accident ((((((((((Lindsy))))))))))

I wish I lived close enough to come and help you. Need to ask a question though. You said you were only taking things out you wanted. Would you be willing to part out Jack's rear bumper to me?

I don't know if you know, but I was backended last May and I only got $2,200 for a settlement, so I'm waiting until I get my tax return to have my Explorer repaired, and already having the bumper will save me a bit of money. January is ok for me, since I have to talk to my boss to see if I can use our UPS shipper ID to ship it up to CT.

If you don't want to, I completely understand, Jack was your baby and it must have been so hard to let him go. Let me know either way, ok?

I still miss my 92 Sport, but I was realistic after going through 2 trannies, the last blowing a seal it got to a point where I had to put tranny fluid in every time I drove it That's when I knew it was time to let it go. The guy that took it told me that there was nothing salvageable from it and that it was going directly into the crusher.

I was lucky in finding my 98 Sport two years ago, for a great price.


Here's the pic of my rear bumper after I was hit

 

[SuRrEaLNJ]

anything after the 1st is open for me

 

[Spas]

Sandy, I wouldn't mind hooking you up with his rear bumper, but as you can see- it faired about as well as your old one:

That's actually what punched me in the jaw last week when I got underneath to measure the points on his frame I will eventually start a "For Sale" thread after we've taken him apart, but right now even thinking about it hurts.

I went to see a specialist on Monday and we finally figured out why the lump on my hand won't go away: there's a piece of glass hanging out in the bruise. So technically Jack really is a part of me, lol If it didn't hurt so much I'd actually like to leave it there. That got me thinking, though... can anyone recommend a good custom jewelry maker who specializes in metals? I'd really like to take a piece of Jack's hood and the chip from his pats key and have a necklace made so I'll always have a physical part of him to keep.

 

[MONMIX]

That got me thinking, though... can anyone recommend a good custom jewelry maker who specializes in metals? I'd really like to take a piece of Jack's hood and the chip from his pats key and have a necklace made so I'll always have a physical part of him to keep.

Wifey knows a guy in Frederick that has made a coupla' rings for her.
That is a good start at least.

BTW
GREAT idea

 

[frickea86]

Sandy, you might want to try out LMC Truck Parts....http://www.lmctruck.com/index.htm

Very good site and they have your bumper for 159.95, not including any of the plastic. The top step pad is about 74.95. I think thats your best bet is to either by from there, which would be new or go pick one out of a junkyard. Don't know how much shipping would be but id give them a call or at least check out their web page, very good place.

Item numbers:
Bumper-Standard Paint Explorer 98-01 Part# 50-9559
Step Pad Explorer 98-01 Part# 50-9562

Now my book says the step pad only comes in black but you can call them and see if they can get you the grey. Good Luck, hope that helps.

 

[SoBeLover]

Sandy, I wouldn't mind hooking you up with his rear bumper, but as you can see- it faired about as well as your old one:

That's actually what punched me in the jaw last week when I got underneath to measure the points on his frame I will eventually start a "For Sale" thread after we've taken him apart, but right now even thinking about it hurts.

I went to see a specialist on Monday and we finally figured out why the lump on my hand won't go away: there's a piece of glass hanging out in the bruise. So technically Jack really is a part of me, lol If it didn't hurt so much I'd actually like to leave it there. That got me thinking, though... can anyone recommend a good custom jewelry maker who specializes in metals? I'd really like to take a piece of Jack's hood and the chip from his pats key and have a necklace made so I'll always have a physical part of him to keep.

Damn, girl I see what you mean about your bumper. Now, how did the doctors at the hospital not find that piece of glass in your hand? That must hurt like hell

Looking at Jack's damage, made me think how blessed you are that you were not injured worse, Jack literally saved your life

You should be able to find a custom jewelry maker to make exactly what you want.

frickea86, thanks for your help too, I have a magazine from that place and already know what it would cost me brand new. Wasn't planning on putting a brand new bumper on a almost 10 year old truck , and Jack's bumper and step pad are grey like mine which is why I asked her about it. So now I'm going to inquire at junkyards around here and see what I can find.

 

[Spas]

Ever read the definition of heartbreak?

Chris, thank you for bringing her down so she could say goodbye to her little buddy. I really appreciate it.

 

[Rick]

I guess I'm just slow on the uptake... I learned about your crash just now

I'm SO glad you came out of that ok. That was a helluva crash. I hate it when idiots screw up the lives of others by pulling stupid, selfish moves like the guy that caused your crash did.

Right now I am working on rebuilding a "new" Dodge Dart. It's not the car I got from my grandma, but I'll tell ya what, working on it brings back all the good memories from the original

Good luck with your new Focus. I'm sure it will do a good job for you.