u/ThrashMetallix

So, I really want to see this "episode" but I've heard a lot of things about this, how if you have a special edition DVD, the audio track won't sync properly or whatnot so I'm just wondering. If I were to go to the website right now and purchase Battlefield Earth, is it just an audio track for a specific version of the movie, or is there an option to buy this with video?

I'm hesitant to spend money unless I know exactly what I'm getting

While I'm definitely still in the processing phase of what happened, I am feeling a bit calmer. I've had a few instances of letting emotions out, which has honestly felt pretty good all things considered. I haven't heard any updates regarding the owner or owners of the dog, but I'm not really expecting any. I hope they're doing okay.

I'm definitely driving a bit slower nowadays and doing my best to make sure no animals have decided the bottom of my truck makes for a good place to rest, but I'm doing better, things are alright, and I just want to say how much I appreciated everyone's sentiments and advice.

Stay safe out there in the roads, and of any of you care for our four-legged companions, please give them a hug from me.

And it has Jeffrey Combs! I love him in DS9.... or literally any Star Trek.

Today, one of my biggest fears on the job finally happened. While delivering a package to a stop, I ran over someone's dog.

I deliver in the rural parts of Colorado, and today, I was out much farther than I normally am. It's not even the route I'm used to for a Friday, but all the same, in rural areas, it's not uncommon for pet owners to let their dogs roam around the property freely. They tend to be very friendly most of the time, and enjoy visitors. As I pulled into this house, I parked, got the package, and got out. I wasn't greeted by any dog, and since normally, they are quick to make themselves known, I figured there wasn't one here. I delivered the package to the door, made my way back, got inside, and began to move.

I suddenly felt the rear tire hit something, and I heard that horrible painful yelping, and I immediately stopped. I saw no movement in my mirrors, but upon getting out, I saw a medium sized dog sitting underneath the truck, panting heavily. I can't even remember how I felt in the moment. But I ran to the house, and slammed my fist on every door I could find, trying desperately to get attention. With this being in a very out of the way area, service wasn't very good, and I was desperate to get and find nearby help. No one was home.

I cannot describe how sick I felt rushing back to my truck to drive off in desperate search of service to call my boss. I had no cellular service but by the grace of God, I found one area that allowed me to make a call to him, and he was able to call the customer in question. Apparently they were at a track meet, and in his words, they didn't seem very concerned that I'd just injured their dog. I don't really know how to feel about that last part.

I don't think I mortally wounded the dog or anything, maybe just a broken leg, but that only makes me feel worse in some regards. I don't know when the owner was able to get back, or how the dog is doing. Everyone I've spoken to about it is saying it wasn't my fault, I didn't see them, I had no way of knowing, but it doesn't really help. I feel wrong. I felt terrible when I ran over a wild rabbit months ago. I even feel bad if I run over snakes. Not only did I hit an animal someone loves and cares for, but I had to leave it actively in pain. As stupid as this might sound, I'm kicking myself that in my panic, I didn't even say a sorry to the animal. I mean yeah, it can't understand me, but if I injure an animal on accident on the job (I've stepped on a couple paws when they try to go on for love) I always give that "Aww sorry little guy" kind of way. And while I don't think the injury was too severe, that doesn't stop me from asking, "What if it is?"

Needless to say, I'm going through the motions. Upset that it happened, angry that I didn't see the dog, angry at the dog for choosing that place to rest of all places, and just desperately hoping they'll be okay. I know this is the kind of thing that must comes with the job, and I know I'm not the first or last person to have this happen to them, but I've got heard anything since the initial calls. I just want to know if the dog is okay.

Has anyone had this happen to them on the job? I could use some advice on how to properly process this.

UPDATE: I unfortunately got word that they sadly had to put the dog down. From what I understand, the owner was very understanding, and said they do not hold me at fault, but, I was really hoping that this wouldn't be the end result. I'm glad that at the very least, whatever suffering they were going through is over, and that they could be with their loved ones. Rough way to end the day...

Little guy, I didn't know you, but I'm sorry I didn't see you. And I'm sorry that your life had to end so soon... It doesn't feel like anything I can say can truly define just how horrible I feel for what happened. Sleep well...

On one hand, it is an incredibly well-executed Lwaxana Troi episode, which can be a rarity. I think her relationship with Timicin is really well done, believable, and the two play off one another really well. It's a well written conflict of ideology between the two.

But man, it also makes me ever so slightly annoyed at how hilariously stubborn some races of Star Trek can be. I don't think there's a more egregious example of this than the Kaelons. They present a very cool moral foil in their approach to ritual suicide, but I find it almost comical how they ALL expect Timicin to kill himself as a species, no matter what. Like... here he is, doing work to save their world, and as soon as he turns 60, it's like "NOPE. NO. MORE WORK? NOPE. WE'RE NOT LISTENING."

Like, the man isn't senial. And when he asks for asylum, their xenophobia increases to a comical extent. I'm surprised the threat of war wasn't in play. You'd think that Timicin won't fit asylum caused worldwide riots down there with how they react. They even go as far as to kill his actual work to SAVE THEIR PLANET just because he wants a little more time to test his work. I feel like this entire situation could have been presented so much better. You'd think there would be some higher up down there who would have the level head to say "Look, give the man another week, what's the harm?"

Again, I really love the dynamic he and Lwaxana have, but man... I'm with Lwaxana when she says "Why bother saving your world at all? If its time has come, let it die."