Wow, my nerves are shot. Off topic

[EndlessWire]

About 8 ambulances -- I think they were ambulances, but maybe cops -- just went down my road. What is going on? I saw also what I think was a FD vehicle. I can't see anything.

My dog and two goats are missing from my property. Can't find them anywhere. Heartache. Trying hard not to cry. The goats follow the dog around.

2020 was truly a horrible year. I got blocked off a beloved IG account for absolutely nothing. I don't know why, really. Feel like I have been slapped in the face. I didn't say anything at all. Really. I just visited occasionally. I'm too old to care, but I do. I don't understand.

Now, 2021 seems like it is starting out pretty damned bad. I don't really want to even get out of bed. I have plans and all, but I am about to jump out of my skin.

Thank you for listening. It's not the first time the dog has been gone, but the goats have never been gone, too. I fear the worst.

Tomorrow I am going to use a reciprocating saw for the first time. I have my safety equipment and all, but I am nervous about that, too. Kind of excited, though. Silly stuff.

[Boxerfan]

1. Let the weight of the saw do the work-and keep the guard flush to the cut

And I hope Lassie and friends get back safe from an adventure & nothing more serious. Then re-enforce them fences!.

[EndlessWire]

5. Yes, thank you! n/t

[Phoenix61]

2. Reciprocating saws just need to be respected.

Make sure you have good footing. Mine’s a little on the heavy side so I take lots of breaks. I’m more nervous using my circular saw. I hope your dog and goats come home soon.

[LuckyCharms]

3. Hey...

It's alright.

I'm right there with you. Your anxiety and misery have plenty of company.

Concentrate on your dogs and goats. I hope they return very soon.

Don't worry about the reciprocating saw. I've been cut by tools a million times, but never once with a reciprocating saw. Not once. The blade just plunges back and forth, and it is self-limiting. It doesn't spin. The blade stops as soon as you release the trigger. Just pay attention to where the blade will fall once you complete the cut. Very easy. You'll be fine. EDIT: make sure your gloves are not too loose fitting so you have good control of the trigger.

Don't sweat your IG account. If you don't get occasionally banned from somewhere, you're not doing it right!

Better days are coming.

Hang in there!

[fleur-de-lisa]

4. I'm so sorry. I hope your animals are okay.

Please keep us posted.

[mopinko]

6. your dogs will bring your goats back. count on it.

or i dont know dogs.

[EndlessWire]

7. Thank you all...

I know they're not the worst problems, but, dang...keeping my hopes up.

[dawg day]

8. HUgs! The dog will bring the goats home later tonight.

They're just out painting the town red.

And you'll do great with the saw. You'll be careful and safe. What are you working on?

Come back tomorrow and tell us all your good news-- that the dog and goats are back and you forgave them, and you've made something beautiful.