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I am glad you are home and with a new ring!!!
I have been a little MIA because of work and just tired in the evening. Work is a little stressful, but then again I do it to myself in a way--just cannot get people to buy even with so many products--in ways I think we are just a little late getting on the bandwagon.
That is wonderful Bailey had a great time and they with her!!!
She is a keeper for sure now--I see the BIG SMILE :D on our face!!!
Happy Friday!!!
Okay guys and gals.......bulletin..............NEW PICTURE!!:D
Ummm Mom, the new picture, ummm well, how come it is of Bailey
AND NOT MEEEEEEEEEEEE???????????????????????????/
Little miss is looking really good, Sus. Pretty as a picture.
love ya,
addy
The new picture, silly Addy, is of WALLY!!!
Believe it or not, I actually got my hair cut. It was so long, I had to keep putting it in a pony tail:eek::eek::rolleyes::rolleyes:
Is your weather as amazing as ours?
Summer for 3 days and counting. The pups are happy, we are happy.
Isn't sunshine a wonderful thing?
love,
addy
Hi, My name is is Little Orphan Addy,
I used to have a great mom and sister but I think they may have moved while I was out playing in the nice weather.
The non basement is empty:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:
I wonder why they did not leave a forwarding address?
Oh, well, at least I have my dog and maybe the sun will come out tomorrow.
everything okay Sus? I'm a worrier, ya know, when I dont see ya around.
hope you are just enjoying life and busy.
love ya,
addy
Oh Addy,
I wish I was in the non-basement playing with you and the pups. Mom could bring us cookies and milk and just everything would be FUN--No stress about work!!!!!:)
I think you got all the wonderful weather--we had rain yesterday along with some thunder & lightening, and even hail last night. We needed the rain...
Where has Mom been???? I thought I was the only one lost....:p
Ahhhhh...........Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Marie & Addy. I am ill. Before I was ill, I just did not feel well.
Meanwhile-Bailey went to the vet for some regular shots and it was confirmed (my belief) that she has one knee that pops out and does not go back in and the other knee pops out but will go back in. So far Bailey is not complaining....so we aren't doing anything. The vet said to start saving. We went through this with Palmer who had both knees operated on at once. Smart move I made to get doggie health insurance!
I wish I was in the non basement.....and you could BOTH bring me chicken broth. :-(
Love,
Sus
Sick?????? Poor Sus!!!!!!
What kind of sick? Fever, headache, cold and flu? I'm having chicken soup for dinner for my allergies. I wish I could bring you some. Is it the change in weather?
You didn't get bit my a tick again did you?
Poor Bailey, I think the pug at work had that knee popping in and out. She has been fine after surgery. What kind of pet insurance, if I could ask? I wonder if I should get some for Koko.
love ya feel better,
addy
I would so prefer to be bringing you chicken soup in the non-basement than having to work.:D
Poor Bailey and her knees. Is this a normal condition for the breed? You said Palmer had it too. :(
I was going to kill Ella this morning--back to chewing on the leash and jumping on me and biting--so much for maturity. I think it is pay back for not getting as much exercise because of the rain????
Please get better!!!:)
Hi Marie-
Bailey has a grade 4 on one knee and a grade 1 on the other knee. Here is a link to an article that I found very helpful to read. Having been through this before with Palmer and having had the knee problems I have had, I'm more familiar with this area of the body.
http://www.2ndchance.info/patella.htm
For the moment we are on a wait and see basis. I expect the #4 knee will get done sooner. You'll see it is fairly common with Pomeranians and mini-poodles.
Hi Addy-the insurance I went with is called PetPlan.
http://www.gopetplan.com/dog-insurance
I compared quite a few and felt this one best fit our needs. The vets seem to like it. I know from already processing some claims, that they are very efficient. The deal, however, is that it is a deductible PER INCIDENCE. We have had a couple where I thought we'd get money back only to find they classified different parts separately. Here's a partial list of what they cover.....and you choose how high/low you want your deductible to be;
Petplan policies provide coverage for all treatments recommended by veterinarians, including:
- Hereditary, congenital and chronic conditions
- Prescription medications
- Diagnostic testing
- Veterinary exams, including specialized exams
- MRI, CAT scan and ultrasound imaging
- Non-routine dental treatment
- Alternative and holistic therapies
- Surgery
- Hydrotherapy
- Specialist treatment, including cancer treatments and more
It's a gamble as to whether or not it really saves you money, but with my doggie experience it seemed pretty necessary. Especially after Palmer.
Multiple issues with my health.....and issues with one of my health care people.
At least it is spring and the grass looks WONDERful.
Hot tub is up and running. That was the first time we winterized it and I was beginning to wonder if it was worth it.....we had several problems upon opening it up, but it's out there, cranking away and working it's way to 100 degrees.
I've missed you both very much.
Love,
Sus, Susan
OMG Sus, you just reminded me the pool will be open in 2 months!!!!
Where did the winter go? Did we even have winter? I don't think we did. This morning the wind was blowing and it was freezing. I walked out of work tonight and I did not need a jacket. Why is Mother Nature like the Three Faces of Eve?
Feel better Sus,
love ya,
addy
Went to doc today for me. She gave me Rx. This is just a very bad cold, I think. My rib cage is SO SORE from coughing!
Now I need to order a new hot tub cover. Things never last like you hope they will....although this one is pretty much on target.
How's Mom? The house?
Love,
Sus
Thank goodness you have meds, coughing is no fun!!!!!!
We need a new solar cover for the pool. You are right, nothing lasts. I can't believe it is time to go look at solar covers;););) Do you use your hot tub alot? I keep thinking after this warm winter, summer is going to cold and rainy because that is how our weather usually goes.
I am bringing my mom home for the day Sunday for a birthday party. It is supposed to be 70 degrees!!!!!! Maybe we will eat cake outside.
You can take hot showers and breath all the steam in for your cough. Maybe that will help. You probably got sick from all this crazy weather. One day it is warm, the next minute it is freezing.
Dr. Addy says plenty of rest, drink fluids, hot steamy showers and TONS of chicken soup!!!!!!:):):):):) I hope you dont have bronchitis.:eek:
Crawl back in bed and I'll check on you later.
love,
nurse addy
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Happy You Are Going to Feel Better Day
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love,
addy and the kids
I hope you are feeling better today!! I still have remnants of a cough. My hubby says drink Bud it cures everything. He doesn't even drink it, but it sounds good and gets laughs. :p
Miss Ella is now officially 1 year old as of yesterday!! So hard to believe it's been a year since she was born. :) I posted some pics.
How is Miss Bailey? Is she all back to normal from going on her vacation? :D
Enjoy the rest of Monday!! I hope the weather is treating you nicely!!
((((HUGS))))
Hi Marie!
I was going to send you a "happy birthday" yesterday-but I signed off before I re-remembered. Soooooooooooo.....HAPPY BIRTHDAY ELLA!!!!!! :D:D:)
I shall go look at the new pictures right after I finish this.
My cold keeps coming and going. I think I'm still officially in week two-so until 14 days pass, I can only hope.
Bailey has returned to her normal self after her week at camp. Poor little thing got a hair cut last Friday and she looks so sorry. They cut it way too close.
Weather here keeps popping up and down.....but we have had some nice days. Earlier in March it was like late April here. We set an all time record for average highs.
I hope we both get rid of our colds for good and that you have a GREAT work week.
HUGS back to ya!!
-Susan
Happy Tuesday Susan!!!!!
Do you have Easter plans? Seems like we were just talking about Christmas!!!:):):)
I must have missed Bailey at camp. I have to read back to see what kind of camp she went to.
Spring colds can be hard to shake. Feel better.
love,
addy
Hi Addy-
"Camp" is how I refer to the place where we board Bailey when we are away. It makes me feel better about having to leave her there. If I think of it as camp, then I can tell myself she is having fun playing with new friends.:rolleyes:;):cool:
My cold seems to be on its last legs now. Thank goodness!:D
Ryan will come down Friday evening for the weekend. He has Hawaii pictures to show us plus he's "due" for his once/month visit, per his "contract." Once we moved down here I told him that while me might not remember signing the contract, there indeed was one that said he was to come down once each month.;);) I'm also having a lot of computer issues popping up, so he will play technician while he is here. He's THE MAN when it comes to computer issues and program issues. That's what he does for a living.....thank God! I could never pay for all the support he has provided me with.
How about you-any Easter plans? Any action on the sale of Mom's place?
It is 68 here today....:):):):):D:D:D:D Nice and sunny. I planted 4 hostas out by the entrance to our community. I can just hear them stretching their feet.
Would you come visit for Easter? That would be sooooo nice. You could bring both Koko and Zoe. Maybe we could get Marie Irene to come on down, too?!!
I'm waiting on a call from the vet giving me more information on possible surgeons for Bailey's knees. I'd like her seen now....I've read where delaying this can cause further damage. On the other hand, if she isn't yelping, maybe we can wait awhile. I've only heard her yelp once, so I don't think that is a true indication of when she is experiencing pain.
Love,
Sus
I'll tell you a hosta story
last year I divided up some hostas and I put one in a pot thinking I would give it to my daughter. I planted some trailing annuals around it and the hosta made a pretty pot. Well, then mom fell and I never found time for the hosta. It died back in the pot and then I stowed the pot in the garage last November. It has had no water since. Last friday I pulled into the garage and was greated by an eight in high hosta growing from that pot!!!! What the hey? No water, no sun and it is growing? OMG:D:D:D
Wish I could come to visit:):):):)
love
ME
Hostas are GREAT! You can divide them endlessly. I ordered 2 each of 6 different ones for the entrance. (Tjere are two side gardens to the entrance.) I plan to divide parts of the ones I like best off for myself. They are SO care free.
Hit into the 70s today and VERY sunny. I love hearing the birds sing.
Love,
Sus
and they come in all sizes from itsy bitsy to HUGE:D:D:D
We have that colder near the lake stuff going on:(:(
hope your cold is gone Sus:D:D
love,
addy
Only a little bit of a cough left. Rest of the symptoms are gone!:D
Love,
Sus
Yay!!! Mom is almost all well!!!!:D
Hi Marie Irene......................are you studying down there in the non-basement? Spring break will come fast--I know there are a ton of tests.;)
Bailey has an appointment on April 16th with her prospective surgeon, for her knees. It is the same facility that treated Palmer near the end. I am hoping this will connect some pleasant thoughts in my mind. At the moment, whenever I drive by, I remember Palmer's last week.
I guess we're going to find out if Bailey is truly over getting car sick. She has done okay on short trips for awhile.
I was sitting out front on the porch yesterday in the warm weather and the sun. I was really overcome with memories of Peaches and Palmer. It's weird how this stuff can pop up.......especially after such a long time.
-Susan
I am done with all my tests--I think I flunked them all!!:D What's for dinner????
It is not weird to have those moments of sadness. We all have them about the pups, our family, and times gone by. I know the memories of the fur babies are the hardest!!:(
Ella made it on a ride on the freeway--a whole half hour to 45 min ride. I was ready for her to throw up, but she didn't. Not too much drooling either. She made it home without problems--so keeping my fingers crossed it continues to be good. We are going to be in the car a lot the next 5 weeks so we will see.:p
I think Bailey will do just fine!!! After all she is more mature now!!:D
Happy Saturday!! Happy Easter!!
I'll tell you an Easter egg story. One year, while Ryan was still Easter egg hunting believing....Bob and I got up before Ryan. Bob saw that Ryan got "ready" for his Easter egg hunt, while I hid the eggs in the back yard. I never put them out the night before......I wanted them not to be nipped by the cold or any animals! When we got out back, Ryan started gathering eggs. When he was finished I knew he was one egg "short." I realized it was the one that I put on top of the short wall that ran up along the steps to the back door. I looked on the ground. I looked around. No egg. I finally realized one of those big black birds had made off with it!!:eek: I bet that bird was surprised to find out it was a hard boiled egg!~:D:p:p:p
Ryan is down for the weekend. He has come with his Hawaii trip pictures. The weather is supposed to be pretty nice....upper 60's, which is tolerable, and lots of sunshine.
HAPPY EASTER to ALL!!
-Susan
Cute story:):)
We are missing two eggs, either a critter took them or????:o:o
Yesterday we had turkeys in the yard. We never have turkeys and the gobbler looked like a 75 pounder. I told them they had the wrong holiday!!!!!:D:D:D:D:D
Have a wonderful time with Ryan!!!!
Happy Easter!!!!
love,
addy
Good story!!! I too would have love to see the look on his or her face when they discovered it was hard boiled.
I hope your weekend with Ryan was wonderful and you enjoyed the Easter festivities.
Yes Addy, I think those turkeys are a little mixed up!!:D:):p:eek:
ADDY!!!!
LOL!!!!!! :D:D
love,
sus
Hi gang-
Yes, good weekend. The weather was absolutely gorgeous.
I've been knitting a scarf for a friend. I hoped to finish today, but the arthritis prevented that. Almost done......but I don't know how to finish the end of the yarn. I'm hoping I'll figure that one out!
love,
susan
Dear Susan,
You do a little of everything:)--knit, make stepping stones, bake, etc., but of course--you are the MOM!!! We depend on you for everything since there isn't much in the non-basement....:D
I know you will figure it out how to finish the scarf.
Have a great MONDAY:eek:!!!!
M.O.M.= many opportune moments:D:D:D
Moms can do everything and then some.:):)
Moms can even make non basements FUN;););)
Where would we be without Moms?:confused::confused:
Up a creek!!!!!:eek::eek::eek:
have a great day!!!
addy
Addy-
I'm sending you a paddle. We haven't had rain for awhile, so I thought it was dry down there. The hot tub however has a leak.....maybe it's worse than I thought!
We decided to shut it down for the winter this year. Shut down went okay, but start up had been headache after headache.
It is REALLY windy here today. I think I saw Wally flying by!!!
Have a great evening!!!
Love,
Sus
Ah yes.......I am just so great..........:(
I finished the scarf. I figured out how to end it. I guessed on what to do with the little tail of yarn.....at the beginning and the end. :D:)
It's 2:00AM . I was so pleased and proud. :D It's long, very long, but not too long. And I am seeing my friend tomorrow. It's PERFECT timing!!
So I held the scarf out to admire it......and I pulled gently here and there to even out stitches/gaps..........the next thing I knew, I was looking at a section, IN THE MIDDLE, where there seemed to be gaps.:eek::mad: Large gaps. I couldn't see anything wrong. I was trying to think how I could have missed that and how I could "fix it."
Then there it was. :( A little loop.:eek: A little loop that was a dropped stitch.:eek: :mad: If you pull it, it will go all the way down. :mad: I stopped after a few inches.
I have my knitting "class" tonight (later today.) I will show the expert and see if she can salvage this.
BUMMER
Bummer Sus, hope the teacher can fix it for you. I dont know anything about knitting but I am sure it will be okay. My mom used to knit and she watched some PBS show, I think, Knitting with Nancy :confused::confused:Anyway, the show always had solutions for Mom's knitting questions.
It looks cold and stormy this morning. I saw a headline yesterday claiming the U.S. saw the warmest March on record. Hope that doesnt mean the nice weather flew the coop:(:(:(
love,
addy
So, sounds like you are a night owl knitter!!!!!!:D:D
I hope you are getting some zzzzzz's now.
I should have called you. I have been up since 3:00:rolleyes::rolleyes:
Oh and I had it wrong, it was sewing with nancy not knitting with nancy:rolleyes::rolleyes: Another senior moment for Addy.
Where is my younger sister when I need her? I wil plead sleep deprevation:D:D:D:D:D:D
Hope the master knitter had some answers for you. I can imagine how upset you are. Sus, it will be okay. Your teacher will think of something.
hang in there,
love you,
addy
Hi Addy Scarlett.......................or is it Addy Mae?
I made all my appointments today and finished with the knitting session. I told Kim my tale of woe and that I had only gotten 2 hours of sleep because I was that upset over it. I kind of built this thing up before I showed her the scarf. I wanted her full attention.Well, after I finished talking, she said "Let's see it." One hour later, she had performed her magic and salvaged my disaster. She took a crochet needle and wrapped the loose yarn back into the sweater trying to preserve the original pattern. It's not perfect, but I would be surprised if many noticed it. It's certainly good enough to give as a gift and it would have been a crime just to toss it. I had simmered down to a very low simmer by the time I got there. I even offered one scenario where we could cut on piece of yarn on the top and the bottom of this area that got screwed up. I figured I could re knit the two middles and join them at the center.
So.....project done and I am not embarrassed to give it to my friend.:)
I need to run to bed now. It's after 11 and I am going to have a hot tub repairman knocking on my door @8AM.:(
Nighty-nite! Sleep tight!! Don't let the little sand crabs bite and be VERY QUIET if you hear deer or possums. Last one in bed is a rotten egg!!! :D
You too Marie!!!!
Perfect!!!!! Job well done:D:D:D:D:D
Now, no handyman hanky panky in the hot tub;);););)
We have had a heavy frost every night. Today it is to get warmer but then rain for five days!!!!!
If you see me floating past your house, make sure to wave!!!!!
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love ya,
addy