Jake in the days since you've passed, one of the things I'm not sure how to handle is "What do I do with all of this time?".
For the last 14 plus years, my day started out by taking care of you. Our morning walks were where we first really bonded...up at the butt crack of dawn to walk the empty streets of Nyack. It was so quiet I would only hear the 2 of us breathing & the jingle jangle of your collar.
Early on I decided I wanted to spend my time with you, you were my focus.
I was thinking the other day, in the 14 plus years together I think we were apart no more than 10 days. So having all that time together...has now created a hole in my life. What am I supposed to do? How do I fill that void? This is all so foreign to me.
I've started prepping your dinner several times or thought to myself "Oh it's just about 3, time to get Jakey up for his afternoon walk".
That's the thing that is hard to digest, you're not here to do those things with me anymore. My entire routine is gone. My day was orchestrated around you and I know in between your 20 naps...your day was centered around me.
Our bond was very deep and I wish you were still here to share that with. I wish you would look up at me one more time...because in your eyes is where I saw that love.
Jakey, I've loved you for almost your entire life, I will miss you the rest of mine.
Jake Weinblad
4.1.2011 - 5.13.2026
Change keeps the world moving but that same change has made my world come to a grinding halt.
On Wednesday, May 13, 2026 I let my love be free of pain. Jake crossed the rainbow bridge at roughly 10:30am that morning.
My little 15 year old brick shithouse finally had age catch up with him.
Merely a week after his 15th birthday, we discovered he had congestive heart failure & noticed his mobility was rapidly declining. To watch him walk became torturous as his mobility decreased by the day. For the dog who loved to walk & go on hikes, this was no way to live. To keep him lingering in this pain would've been for my own selfish needs.
In his remaining time, he was spoiled with as many cookies as he wanted, ice cream, macaroni, pizza crust & of course salmon!
He had his final play dates with his buddies Winston & Lady, smiling the entire time.
You really were the best dog for me...our personalities were identical...quiet & grumpy but deep down inside we love & those we love...we loved hard. I hope you know that they loved you back.
I know you're now reunited with Abby running & wrestling for hours & taking naps with Grampy after.
I just wish we had more time my baby, I would've traded anything for it. I thought we'd get to see forever but forever's gone away.
Until I see you again Jakey...please know I will never love anyone as much as I love you.
Jake Weinblad
4.1.2011 - 5.13.2026
14 years ago today...I adopted Jake from a shelter in East Haven, CT.
I say it every year & I mean it...best decision I ever made. The perfect dog for me!
Even though your days have gotten slower, the walks take more time, your bed time gets earlier and earlier by the day, your anxiety is through the roof (can I pee in peace just once?)...I wouldn't change anything.
I cherish my time with you boy and I wouldn't trade it for the world.
I love you Jakey Boy.
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So we have reached our afternoon walk & big birthday dinner portion (with some freshly cooked salmon) of celebrating Jake's 15th.
Plus I get to feel like all my friends who have human children by posting special facts about Jake on this chalkboard supplied by @chewy
Jakey Boy...I hope you are enjoying your special day. Love you.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY JAKEY BOY! Jake turns 15 today!
Never in my wildest dreams did I think we'd get here. Next thing you know you'll be asking me to teach you to drive.
Another year and more lessons learned. It's not always easy and at times...it can be a lot and I can lose my cool but in the end, I wouldn't trade my time with you for anything. I'll keep on carrying you up & down the stairs, I'll keep going to bed at 9pm because you just want to lay in bed with the lights out, I'll keep gagging on your toxic farts and of course I'll always share my food with you...even if you just finished your dinner! You're entitled to whatever you want.
There is no love in this world I've felt more deeply than my love for you! What a long and at times strange trip it's been. Here's to your 15th journey around the sun!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BUBBA. I love you always.
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Back in 1995 we released the "No Reason Why Not" CD from @backlash_njhc
Still one of our best sellers all these years later.
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Unfortunately, the coming soon releases never happened!
That Milhouse/Devoid Of Faith split 7" would've been awesome.
Same can be said for the GMK 7".
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BIG thanks to my old friends @tmlabs845 we have been supporting each other pretty much from the start. Chris and Geoff yo thanks so much for sending the care package to help get our store back up and running. So many in the scene have reached out and it is overwhelming and beautiful. This stuff is listed in our store now or you can pick this stuff up direct from Trip Machine Labs, they are awesome. They have a long history of putting out what will be looked as legendary 7”s and also pick out some sick LPs.
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I love our scene
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13 years ago today...I adopted Jake from a shelter in East Haven, CT.
I say it every year & I mean it...best decision I ever made. The perfect dog for me!
Here's to another year of long walks, belly rubs, good food, body massages to ease your aches & pains and lots of lethal gas from your ass!
I love you Jakey Boy.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY JAKEY BOY! Jake turns 14 today!
I still can't believe the big burrito I brought home from Connecticut nearly 13 years ago is now 14!
Your face may be gray, you may not be the brick shithouse you used to be, your bones may ache more & you definitely sleep more but you're still my baby boy. There is really nothing in this world I love more than you! It's been quite a journey...here's to your 14th trip around the sun!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BUBBA. I love you bud.
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CYBER MONDAY SALE IS IN EFFECT! 25% OFF THE ENTIRE STORE! THE ENTIRE TRIP MACHINE CATALOG & ALL DISTRO 7"s, LPs, CDs & CASSETTES ARE 25% OFF. NO CODE NEEDED.
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