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Re: Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?
Good morning. My doctor visits have gone well. I don't have any more until August. I have the dentist and the cancer center at month end. My next mini-vacation will be in a few weeks. A bunch of us are going to Key West. I am not looking forward to the long drive.
Jackie, I love the puppies!!!
Puffin, your PT person sounds great. ((((hugs))))
Sandy, good to here from you. What a trying time.
Cindy, glad you got the pool fixed. I have to refinish mine sometime this year. I want to put in off until after hurricane season.
Re: Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?
Wren, wow, an outdoors painting class sounds both inspiring and relaxing, even with a lot of "green!" Nice about the dog "parade!" I wish Kelce could go for a walk, maybe in the fall when school is in session again. She goes ballistic when she sees a dog, more so with large dogs. Her barking is exactly what I didn't want, but too late now because she wiggled her way into my heart!
illinois, your schnauzer can be groomed with clippers. That is how most pet schnauzers are groomed. Stripping the coat, as what I think betrayal was referring to, uses a stripping knife. That is how my dh groomed our airedales for show. He was an expert groomer and every time we were at a show, someone would ask who groomed our dog. We had multiple AKC champions, it was a great hobby and we met so many people from all parts of the world. I don't know of anyone who uses stripping knives on pets because it is tedious and very time consuming.
Harley and Puffin, thoughts of you!
Sandy, so good to hear from you! Glad your absence wasn't due to another emergency situation. You have a great attitude about it all! Thinking of you!
Hope everyone here has a wonderful day!
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Sandy, prepare for the long haul. Our restoration was to take 6-9 months maximum however it was shortly before the Covid closedown when they provided that quote. So in January 2023, we finally signed off on this "6-9 month project". Coordination of the project and providers was poor, the supply chain created havoc and fortunately we did not have to leave the house. Not sure if SF would have covered a rental for that long but also due to a dog, cats and parakeets it would have been hard to find a rental. A rental without a basement would mean DH would not have had his favorite "retreat" space and we probably would have had to have separate quarters. Fingers crossed but bureaucracy does slowdown the process as well since everything has to be inspected by them before the next stage or restoration, i.e., electric before drywall, etc.
Puffin, glad you have such great care providers. They can do so much for you.
Harley, glad you are doing the countdown on chemo.
Illinoislady, welcome to that handsome new member of your family. I think they have to be plucked rather than clipped for grooming? Nothing wrong with a crate since it does provide them a release from the hubbub of the household and a place to "chill". I don't think Regan will ever give up her crate since she spent 2 years in it prior to us rescuing her and she enters on her own many times.
Got a canary today. It's male, a red factor which is a misnomer because he's actually black with a yellow abdomen, some in his wings and tail. I met the breeder at the store which acts as an adoption center. For those of us old enough to remember, my GM played the Hartz Mountain canary song show every Sunday to encourage her canary to sing. I was able to pull it up on my phone and of the 3 available, he was the only one interested when I played it. Breeder said he may take a week or more before he resumes singing due to change in environment but he is already making some chirpy peep sounds. She named him Bumble Bee but not sure if that will stick. He's young as well and after I picked him, she expressed regret that she hadn't decided to keep him for breeding. Brings back fond memories of my GM.
Still heat advisories in this area but somewhat cooler today after rain last night. It wasn't much of a storm and we seriously need more. I think rain might be predicted for weekend.
Hope everyone had a wonderful day.
Re: Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?
illinois, the puppies are precious! I love them! I think that Schnauzers are born black, like Airedales, and then change coloring as they grow. Who cares, the puppies are darling just as they are, those faces won't change! It will be challenging having a puppy, but there are pros and cons with having a puppy vs an adult and either is well worth it when it's the right fit! Kelce is laying in her bed that I sat next to me. She always wants to sit in my lap and doesn't seem to understand (or accept) that I can't always hold her. LOL
Cindy,wow, what a day! Glad you could get your pool and gate fixed. Now I hope you are in the pool enjoying the cool (or maybe luke warm) water! Crazy how hot it's been.
Puffin, sounds like you have a home health PT who is outstanding at her job! The changes you described sound so much more practical.
Re: Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?
I’m thinking about Minus too. After a hurricane the weather is HOT and there was no breeze at all.
and hoping Sandy is just busy
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Agreed! Thank you @alexandra86 for posting your question and sharing your thoughts! I’m so appreciative of all the folks who responded for sharing their experiences and thought processes here!