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Poppy, Gus is adorable.
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MammaRay - Your baby boy looks so sweet. Sorry he is in the hospital. Hopefully the antibiotics work quickly and he can be home very soon.
Why don't you want the dogs you have? If that is how you feel, would re-homing them be an option?
Loverly - How do you keep your house so spotless? Did you ever get up and walk Mitzy? She looked totally comfortable laying there staring into the fireplace.
Poppy - Gus is an adorable name, and he is a cutie pie. Is he a cuddler? My Kirby has made his way into bed with the breeder and her husband and their dogs. So he'll be all broken in to sleep with me when he finally gets here. He apparently has taken a liking to crawling in and through their entertainment center. He has accidently turned off her husbands video game numerous times.
WildT - Glad your implants are getting better.
Hey Sheppers!
I am sleepy, so I am going to say goodnight and sleep well everyone.
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JunieB, love the morning prayer, especially the request to inflame our heart with love. Too often we fail to reflect His love for others. I am guilty of it at times. Regarding the Laksa, I made it with a pre-mix spice my SIL got for us when she came to visit the U.S. I honestly don't know how to make it from scratch. I am not sure if there is one without the red peppers. I did take Mitzy out for a 45 min walk. She panics whenever people ( especially children or loud people) walk toward us. Always pulls me to go the opposite direction or try to get out of the leash. Can't have a normal walk if there are too many people outside. And forget about strollers. Not sure what the previous owners did to her. All we knew was they had young children. Kirby will be loved. I know for sure. So nice to cuddle with a toy dog. Mitzy is too big for me to cuddle her in bed. Plus she sheds too much.
WildT and Ms. Wren, hahaha. It is my house. I blame it on the OCD. Cleaning is one of the few things I have somewhat control over. I am a control freak, believe it or not. Drives me nut when I go to shopping and I find clothes falling off the hangers and people just leave them on the floor. Sometimes I find myself rearranging folded clothes on the shelf. Ha!
Lita, what good friends you have. It rained all day here yesterday too.
MammaRay, your boy is so prescious. He still has baby hands. Just want to hug him. Hope he gets to go home soon. You, Patty, and ShepK need a break.
Peppy, Gus is cute. His name reminds me of Gus Gus the mouse from Cinderella.
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MammaRay best wishes for your son's quick recovery. I hope he is bouncing around in top form very soon.
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Hey Ya'll!
Wore myself out with hospital visits to FoFF. Last I posted about him, things looked bleak. I had spent Thursday making phone calls for my Mother-in-law gathering info (financial, legal, home care, med equipment, ect) as it seemed FoFF wasn't going to improve. But.....Friday morning he woke up and he was totally lucid! His mind is "healed" as if nothing had ever happened. FF had a lovely afternoon with his dad at the hospital watching football and visiting. The doctor is now saying that FoFF will be home for Christmas. He will have PT and some nursing care at home. Truly amazing....we really were expecting the worst.
JunieB ~ I love Kirby's floufy white chest. He looks like a little stuffed toy....sooo cute! Love the little updates and stories from the breeder. Yay, he is a snuggler and likes to cuddle in bed! So excited for you 😊
Lovely ~ Yes, your house is tooooo clean. Even Mitzy is shining! I just want to sneak over and clutter things up a little. It just is so unsettling!
MammaRay ~ Poor DS being so sick. He is an adorable looking little fella. It must be so hard to keep from crawling right in the bed with him. Mommy hugs are the best medicine - after the antibiotics of course. May his hospital stay be brief. Hope that DH is feeling better and that you are also continuing to feel better. You lived in SC before? I live in Myrtle Beach about a 10 minute drive from the ocean. Summerville is a pretty little town and North Charleston is nice too. My MO is in Charleston - love that whole area. Most people move FROM Ohio to SC. You need to turn around! It's too cold out that way!
PoppyJean ~ We must have more pics of your baby kitty. Gus is a sweetie! Those paws look huge, do you think he'll be a big boy? (Oh, I love big kitties!) Please give us daily reports on all the cuteness he is up to!
Mags ~ Your husband works with some lovely people. Wonderful that you were able have such a nice time out. Big cheers for your Doc telling hubby that you are not doing any traveling. What an awesome night! I've seen pics of women with the henna designs on their heads. It looks so pretty! Would you go to a beauty shop to have it done?
WildT ~ Wish I had advice on how to ease your pain and discomfort. My go to for everything is heat.....probably not good for surgical healing? Hoping for you to feel more comfortable soon and that the MO goes well tomorrow. Gentle (((hugs)))
Lita ~ Happy belated birthday!
Sensi ~ Chance is so handsome in his Christmas finery! What a nice card his pic would make!
Chevy ~ I have an appointment tomorrow with an ENT to check out my ears. I think either the 2 years of Tamoxifen or the 1 year on Femara are damaging my hearing. Any advice on what I should ask the doctor?
Sending warm hugs to all 💗
Sweet Dreams!
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ooops, can't go to bed without saying...
Good Morning Feline! Hoping DD is all healed up from that ill tempered gate. Is DH still in the States? What part of NC are his folks at?
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Woke up to about an inch of snow on the ground. Raining now but it's going to making shoveling the sidewalk and walkway an adventure
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M0mmy ~ Snow????? Ick! Stay inside with lots n lots of hot cocoa!
MammaRay ~ I was wondering if you were going to stay at the hospital. Geez, how is anyone supposed to rest with those damn machines blaring? FoFF has one that is awful too. MY mother-in-law had the nurses show her how to reset it! Are you and DH able to take shifts? I foresee some very long naps when your little sweets gets sprung. Sending thoughts of healing and quiet your way. 💓
My picture program sent me a reminder of "this day in history".
Can you guess where FFH and I were exactly 8 years ago today?
Maybe seeing this pic of us the night before will help...........
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Shep - Glad your FoFF is on the road to recovery.
MammaRay - How long do you think your DS will have to be in the hospital? I hope not too long. Poor little guy.
Loverly - Have you ever had Mitzy's thyroid checked? Only ask because you mentioned the shedding & skittishness. Who knows!
Lita - Sorry it rained during your party, but sounds like you had an enjoyable time anyway. Good to know you have people who value you and want to honor you for your B-day.
Okay, I am off to do some more cleaning. Will be at the Zoo tomorrow and apartment inspection is on Wednesday morning. Mostly I need to fold fabric and mop the floor. My sewing supplies can get out of hand.
Later Ladies!
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Shep is that Graceland?
DD is much healed thank you.
DH is home safe and sound. He was in Charlotte. He has some cousins in SC.
Going out to Christmas dinner with my ladies group (ICA the Irish Countrywomans Association) tonight. Then Christmas dinner with my Photography club tomorrow night! Had the two dinners back to back last year too! This year they are both holding it in the same venue!! So will be going to same local restaurant 2 nights in a row. Not complaining.
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Ah the Christmas festivities! I have one more public outing before Christmas Eve, also DH's business associates, but these are the team he manages, about a dozen. Some have been with him for years, a few I have not met. It's going to be a lunch, and the team had voted on a venue in the top of our tallest skyscraper where there's a fancy restaurant. Spouses/significant others invited. I told DH I didn't think I could do it. Not good with heights, and it's downtown so parking, walking, etc. when DH told his team, one of the women I know said that I should pick. So we are going to my favorite Mexican restaurant. Close, lots of parking, good food, my sweet Maria gets the business, what more could I ask? Well I asked DH for a new wig - over a week ago, and he still hasn't ordered it. Grr. Men. Can't live with 'em, can't shoot 'em.
Rough day. Woke up with really bad nausea, no V fortunately. Took a zofran and lay here while Susan cleaned the rest of the house, then cousin helped me to the den so Susan could clean the bedroom. She didn't come her last scheduled cleaning as she had some kind of infection so we wouldn't let her. She brought a beautiful Italian creme cake from the store where she demos food (her 2nd job). And DH wrote her check for half again as much, for a Christmas gift/bonus.
Now I'm back in bed listening to some Chopin. DH wants pizza for dinner and now the N has passed, it sounds really good.
I keep having these annoying muscle spasms/charlyhorse kind of things in my torso, especially any time I twist. You don't realize how much you twist until you can't.
So how's y'all's day?
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mags, glad the N went away, enjoy your pizza! I got all the presents wrapped and figured out a few more things I have to get. The Christmas cards are out for the mail and I'm going to finish some cookies I started the other day. I'm doing pretty good considering the late start I had. Normally I've done a lot of shopping by November, not this year.
Feline, glad DD is doing fine. Any Christmas plays, etc she's doing? How's DS doing with university? Wow, can't believe it's been a whole year since we met!
I can attest to Lovers house. That's exactly how it looks. I think it's easier with just 1 kid home!
Poppy, (do you see how Lover is calling you peppy) 😜 Gus is cute. Do you have a tree up? Watch out for flying ornaments! Mine aren't doing too bad, only 1 or 2 have been knocked off.
JunieB, a couple more days! Where will you fine the time to sew with a puppy underfoot? Haha
MammaRay, hopefully your son will be home soon, I'm sure he's not too happy with being in the hospital. Tell him it's better to have a larger mouth as his new teeth come in. He might get lucky and not need braces. I have one grandson, 14, who still hasn't lost all his baby teeth yet. How old is your other DS?
Well, have to go cook, bbl
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Taking a break from tree decorating. back hurts. tree will have to go up in stages. party on Saturday wore me out. spent sunday in massage recliner napping and snacking on party leftovers. have to pace ourselves with decorating, wrapping gifts, and all or we'll get sick.
Stay well EVERYONE!
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Well here's the latest:
The weather appears to have some bad stuff in store up here. Roads over the Columbia Gorge are ok now, but as of Thursday/Friday freezing rain is supposed to hit in that area. The lady who is supposed to drive me has said that if there are icy roads, she isn't comfortable driving in that. I do not blame her either. It can be treacherous up there. Last week truckers by the boatload were having to stop and chain up. So as things stand now it is iffy whether I'll get to bring Kirby home this coming weekend. I will be very disappointed if it doesn't happen, but I'll get through. Kirby is growing so fast and I don't want to miss any more time with him than necessary. He is safe and comfy where he is. Enjoying hugs & kisses and playing with the other dogs, plus sleeping with Anna (the breeder), her husband & their other dogs. Quite the crew.
I called Amtrak, but they don't allow any animals on board. Grey Hound would be a minimum of 9-10 hours each way w/ 2-3 hour layovers in Portland & Spokane, and same in return, plus I would need to get from Salem to Portland and back. I physically cannot do that.
Alaska Airlines has seats available, but those are approx. $395 round trip for me & $100.00 for Kirby one-way. It is too cold, so he cannot be shipped either, nor would I allow it.
I have a friend who is a nurse and she did offer to pay for a plane ticket, but I just could not in good conscience let her do that. I don't ever want to have money come between me and any friendship. True friendships are too precious and in limited supply. So for now I will sit and wait and hope & pray this week. Maybe the storm will change course and go further NE.
Mags- Sorry you're feeling so bad, but glad you have help. What style of wig do you want? Short and sassy or Long and luxurious? ;0)
Lita - Rest and relax. Tomorrow is another day to work on the decorating. Do you have anyone to help you? How's your pup?
Sheppers - Beautiful pics of wherever that is.
Feline - Happy to hear your DD is healed up and your DH is back home safely. Hope you have a wonderful time at the Christmas dinners.
Ok, back to work, pain meds have kicked in and tomorrow it is off to the Zoo.
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Mamma Ray, DS had the same delay with his teeth. It was so long that the dentist did an x-ray to make sure he actually had teeth. They did come in finally and he has a nice set now. I think he felt the same way. It's hard when you're friends are losing teeth and selling them to the tooth fairy and you can't participate.
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Love this one.
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Need to catch up on reading tomorrow. My roommate and I finished our tree. Or I should say my roommate did most of the work.
Have a good night all
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Mags, lovely style, and it doesn't look like a wig either.
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Mags - That is a beautiful style.
Sensi - Your Christmas tree is very pretty. Sleep well.
Goodnight all
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Heard this morning that Thursday and Friday here are going to be bitterly cold. Hubby upon hearing that gave me the order for those two days that I am to stay in those days.
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Finished making out my Christmas cards and ran them to the post office. Had to get stamps after I used all the stamps I had for the cards. Came home and now I am hibernating inside. Only going out to take the dog out for his pit stop and then back inside I go
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Mags, I wonder if the Havalen is messing with your magnesium or potassium level. Could it be the low level that is causing the spasm? I could see you in that beautiful wig. Don't know much about the henna tattoo, but I have seen some amazing designs.
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MammaRay, I have been thinking about you all morning and am so grateful that you are not plagued with the horrible side effects of the gamma knife and are able to be there for your little guy. I know it's hard not to feel guilty going home to rest, but you need it so you can better take care of him. Remember there is a difference between conviction and guilt. One is good and the other is bad. Hang in there. Hugs
Got to run. BBL.
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Mags, Love the wig. I could never get my hair to do anything for more than 30min. Then it would go back to it's old ways. I finally decided to just like what it did. Do you have any new age-type bookstores near you? I would start there asking about henna. I've seen some gorgeous designs on bald heads. They last several weeks, so would be great for a special occasion.
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Loverly, magnesium level was checked in hospital, potassium with last labs at chemo Thursday, both within range. Started having them with no movement at all today, these are killers! OMD they are 10s and counting!
Just sent DH a pic of the wig as a gentle reminder that he hasn't ordered it yet, his response: can't find the link. So I resent it.
I've had a song going through my head this morning, not exactly Christmas but a winter song. I have it on my iPhone by the von Trapp children (yes, those) and it is haunting. Listen to it if you can, here's the words:
Something Told the Wild Geese
Something told the wild geese
It was time to go,
Though the fields lay golden
Something whispered, "snow."
Leaves were green and stirring,
Berries, luster-glossed,
But beneath warm feathers
Something cautioned, "frost."
All the sagging orchards
Steamed with amber spice,
But each wild breast stiffened
At remembered ice.
Something told the wild geese
It was time to fly,
Summer sun was on their wings,
Winter in their cry.This poem is in the public domain.
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Mags ~ Never heard that one before. Yes, very haunting...
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Oh Shep! Thank you thank you for finding that
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Tree finally up...took 2 days after many breaks so I could sit in Lazeboy and massage back because of spinal mets. Wrapping gifts tomorrow.
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Sensi ~ Both the pic you posted of Chance and the one of your beautiful Christmas tree look professionally done. Talented decorating and talented photography. So, so pretty!
FFH does not do holiday decor....he is a fart face. I do so love to see all the pretty lights and decorations Christmas time bring. Next year I'll get the boys to come over and start helping to decorate in September
Feline was right - Graceland! The King loved the holidays and the house and grounds are all done up the way he used to do.
JunieB - Massively bumming about the prospect of inclement weather rudely delaying your motherhood. I am totally against winter. Boo! If you should fly to get Kirby, they can't make you put him in with the cargo. All he needs is a sturdy little carrier and he can ride with you. He would have to be on the floor by your feet when taking off and landing and could then be on your lap the rest of the time. When DS was a baby I would fly with him and our 2 kittes up North to see family at Christmas...by myself! I also know many dog people (both pros and pet owners) who fly WITH their dogs. No animal should ever be put in the cargo hold. How can that even still be allowed? I am excited to hear about your zoo day! And to see pictures? Critters and pretty lights....much awesomeness!
MammaRay ~ So glad that you slept at home last night. You need to be careful not to overdo and get worn out. I'm sure you'll need all your energy for when your DS comes home. Little boys build up extra power the longer they stay put too long
M0mmy ~ "Happy wife, Happy life"....Hubby's got it right!
Loverly ~ "there is a difference between conviction and guilt" The different meanings of the word conviction really make that a a profound and powerful thought. I like it. You are so wise
Mags ~ Ohhhh, pretty hair! Love the style. Hope DH hurries up and gets that order in! Do you think maybe your spine mets are causing the spasms? Things "shift" and nerves and stuff get pushed and pinched. I take a low dose of Valium when mine start up Relief without being too much more spacey
Big Waves to All!
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Lita ~ Lovely tree!
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