Confused and Overwhelmed-Diagnosed Anal Sac Carcinoma (Woody has passed)

No worries and thank you for the chat. Hope you get some sleep and work isn,t too manic this week.

Take care

xxx

Hey everyone had a productive day today. Had to take mum back to hospital as her eye had swelled up and had closed, so she now has a shield put in under the eyelid to keep it from rubbing her eyeball and some new meds as the last one,s didn,t agree with her.

I also had Mac my mates west highland terrier for the afternoon, he is coming to stay with me at the end of the month for a few days while she goes to her grand daughters christening down south so thought I would see if he would settle ok with me before they go. We had a lovely long walk, came home and he jumped onto the sofa and was sound asleep in minutes, he slept for 3 hours so I guess he will settle with me :D

And the big news of today is I have an interview for a job on Wednesday :D

Whooo hoooo!! That is wonderful that you have a job interview. Hope it is something you like and are interested in and that it works out for you. :) Although I know right now you just want something.

Well I didn't really have any doubts that Mac wouldn't settle right in with you. I can't imagine any dog, not taking to you and being comfy right away. Plus you already know each other. :)

Sometimes it just all comes together and maybe this is Woody's way of saying, "it's going to be okay mom, don't worry"

hugs
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

Sharlene its in the offices of a brewery, they make whiskey, vodka and various other spirits so whats not to like :D The job is only 3 miles from home so good on the travelling as well. I,ve not been to a job interview in 25 years, so bit nervous.

I did say to Woody last night, if he had any pull up there he was to get all the pups together and get them to pray that I get the job, think he was listening, well that will be a first woody listening to me :D

Joining in Sharlenes woo hoos for the interview news. That's awesome. Hoping it's something you want to do.

Great to read little Mac settled well, I didn't think he would have any problems but nice to make sure first.

What was on the menu tonight? Anything nice? I had another shocker, 3 issues today! Like each day is trying to outdo the next!!

Oh booger Mel, work is really trying your patience at the moment. Dinner Menu was roast potatoes, gammon steak and veg all home cooked my goodness what is happening to me :D Please tell me you had more than a sandwich tonight for dinner

It's like a conspiracy now - lol. Just so over it. Keep telling myself it can only get better!

Good the potential new place is only 3 miles that would be an easy commute at least.

Ditto on the gammon but with mash and coleslaw :D

You are turning into Delia :D.

ha ha hardly, I think that's about all I can cook now, about 3 different dishes, better than before.

The commute of 3 miles would be good, so if the car breaks down I can get the bus to work, we only get 3 buses a day in the village lol. Just have to keep my fingers crossed that I get it as savings are dwindling fast :p

Hi Tracy and Mel,
I just lit a candle for Tia. You might want to check it out Tracy. I made a funny comment about your little mischief maker. Xxxx

Kathy got that one right, he is a crazy little dude :D Thank you for that x

oh wow, close to home and interesting both!!! Gosh I'm excited about it too. LOL

You'll do just fine. Do you know anyone that works there? (always helpful to get the inside scoop and have someone put a word in :) )
If not, doesn't matter, I know you'll do fine. Just be straight forward and be yourself. :)

You never know, Woody might be up there at the rainbow bridge networking on your behalf right now. :)

huggers
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

Everyone has to start somewhere! I think it can be relaxing if you have time, also can use leftovers for lunch which is a good way of saving some cash!

3 a day that is boondocks :D where I grew up was one every hour and I thought that was bad!! I do hope you get it babe. Is it full time or part time?

Blech Mel on the 3 issues :( One is enough for any day and 0 is even better!! LOL

I had to look up gammon. hahahaha funny you both having similar dishes tonight for dinner.

I had beef an noodles with carrots, etc.

hmm, made a shepherds pie the other night, that was yummy.

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Sharlene and molly muffin

Its Full Time, the position is Office Manager with not a bad salary and some good perks like free booze at Christmas and discounts throughout the year.

I actually know the Managing Director and the General Manager pretty well, as in my last Full time job, the company was a client of mine and I ran there security operation for them. Not sure if that's a good thing or a bad thing but I always got on well with them, and they always gave me glowing KPI reports. So I know their operations inside out and also know one or two of the girls in the office so hoping this might go towards getting me the job :D

Oh I think that is very positive! I hope you get it! Close and perks and a good salary too. That would be wonderful. Plus liking and getting along with them already goes a long way too. I've got a good feeling about this!

hugs
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

Gammon is uncooked ham. Normally have at xmas. We had some in the freezer as I didn't cook it all.

Free booze at Xmas, Well that sounds very promising. They know and trust you already. I think the wee man may have had a hand in this one :D. Hopefully the MD or GM will do the interview

What time is your interview? so I can be sending the universe vibes to sort it out for you!

Interview is 2pm on Wednesday. It is actually the first time I,ve felt positive about anything since Woody, maybe as Sharlene said he had a hand in all this :D

Ok. Will be thinking of you, am just so pleased you know a few people as that will make it so much less daunting. The fact you know their business has got to be a massive plus too as they won't need to train you in that aspect.

I am going to try and get an early night for me as I have a headache from today and I already took a tablet which hasn't worked so gonna rest my eyes

Will catch up with you at some point tomorrow xxx

Night night and hope your headache goes away soon

xxx

A month yesterday so seems like the timing for a Woody intervention just works. :)

We'll all be waiting with bated breath for a report on how it went. :) LOL I am betting it is going to go just fine. :)

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly muffin

Awww, Mel sorry about the headache. Too much looking at the screen and dealing with stuff. Those days are killers Hope you it goes away and you feel better by tomorrow.

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly muffin

Thanks girls. Catch you tomorrow. Night night xx

Hi Tracy

My god, you are turning into a gourmet cook!! I am impressed, I had heard of gammon and knew it was ham but did not know it was raw :D Wow pleased to hear you have a job interview too, sounds promising so fingers will be crossed you get it!! Sounds a good fit for you and hopefully them, I am thinking as they know you they would not have even offered you an interview if you didn't fit the bill :D:D They want you so go get that job!! :):p

Awww Mel, sorry to read you are headachey, hopefully the early night and drugs will get rid of it for you and feel better tomorrow... oh actually it is already tomorrow there now.. well from before when you wrote that. Work better blardy behave today and no drama's till you get the other ones sorted out!

You girls have been having quite the chat fests while I am hard at work, feeling deprived as I love your company :D x

Tracy:
So glad to hear your friend will leave the Westie with you. It will be good for you to hear the pitter patter of little feet again. I am happy that you got a job interview and you seem like a shoe in for the job. I am sure Woody has given them the word that his mum is perfect for the job. What benefits also wow!! Tipper and I are both still praying for you and Woody so we will pray they call you soon for the job. Blessings
Patti

Hey you

Headache has gone thankfully, I think it was a combination of stress and too many issues, they are all technically different so have to remember so much info all the blinking time!

How have you been today? Been cold here as well but no rain so bearable! What did you have for dinner tonight? We had American diner ribs takeaway as I couldn't be bothered to cook :eek:

You all prepared for tomorrow? Know what you are wearing?

Mel
Xxx

Hey Mel

Glad the headache has gone, stress can cause it, I get them if I,m dehydrated as well. It has rained most of the day here and I got drenched on my walk and it is really cold.

No cooking tonight had boiled egg on toast just fancied it for some reason. I spent the afternoon trying on different outfits for tomorrow and have narrowed it down to two, which I will choose in the morning lol, one is skirt well business dress and one is a trouser suit so not sure, what do you think.? I am as prepared as I,ll ever be, I am nervous though as I,ve not been to an interview in mega years ;)

Tracy:
I have it on good word from Woody that you are going to get the job. Blessings
Patti

Thanks Patti I do hope so :)

I think wear which one you feel most comfortable in as both sound like good options so it's down to how it makes you feel.

Understandable that you are nervous, I think some nerves are healthy as it's better than arrogance. You have an in by knowing people and process so I would make some notes to yourself tomorrow about what you remember about the business so it's fresher in your mind.

I am sure that if you are yourself it will go fine.

Typical the rain is back! Didn't stay away for long then!

Yeah I looked out my old client notes and had a "Refresher" on the company. I just have to be me like you said, and have plenty of PMA, but if I don,t get the job it won,t be the end of the world, it just means that I need to keep trying and gives me some experience in interviews :D

That's the best attitude to have babe. At least it's in the afternoon so you didn't have you force yourself up too early. Like you say all good experience.

Forgot to ask, when is Mac coming for his visit?

He is arriving next Friday the 31st and staying till the Monday morning, my mate is going to Luton for her grand daughters christianing, Mac normally goes with them but they are flying down so he can,t go. He is a sweet little thing and is no trouble, is great on and off lead, doesn,t bother with other dogs basically the complete opposite of Woody lol

Tia was the well behaved one, Boyce is also a rotter with other dogs!

Will be good for you to have him for the weekend. I took Boyce on different routes for a while so I didn't feel so sad so might be an idea to go exploring further with mac. Will be nice for you to have doggie company for a few days

Yea I,m looking forward to it, I do miss a little doggie in the house, this is the longest I have been in 15 yrs without a dog. I only last 4 weeks between Bruno passing and Woody arriving, but I,m determined to stick to my plan of job - car - doggy as I would have one right now but I need to make sure I can afford it, as we all know how high vet bills are. So if I get the job tomorrow that's me one step closer to a getting a new friend :D

I went a few months between Tara (red staffie) and Tia and Boyce and I know that's it's a very empty feeling.

I do so hope part one of the plan comes off tomorrow. If you rescue then you don't know what could crop up so it does make sense to me. Vets bills are shocking for all of us

Do you think you will go for another Boy or get a girlie this time?

I,ve only ever had one girl and that was a very badly abused German Shepherd, her owner took an iron bar to her, she was my first rescue and turned into a beautiful, calm dog, then I had Rebel (boy) he was a rescue long haired Shepherd, he was a crackin dog and died of old age, not a sick day in his life, then came Bruno (boy) a JRT cross who was kept in a shed till the SSPCA took him at 16 wks old, I got him at 18 weeks and he lived till he was 11 and half, he was terrified of the world, suffered separation anxiety but he was my soul dog, and then came my wee man Woody and we all know how that turned out. I think girls are more loving than boys in some breeds, but basically I don,t look at sex or breed its just whoever chooses me for their new owner. I am inclined to get another terrier as I do love their personality. I would have german shepherds all day long I love the breed but don,t have the lifestyle for them.

Oh I,ve just given you my doggie history :p:eek:

:D loves doggie history. Poor little mights, people who hurt animals make me so angry, will never understand it. Good on you for giving them a great home.

I love terriers too as you know. Spunky little characters. Will be one little pups lucky day sometime soon xxx

I hope so, as I don,t feel quite complete unless I have a 4 legged furry friend to come home to :D Woody was a Dogstrust dog, and they have already contacted me about a young JRT needing a home, a few weeks back but I,ve managed to say no, and told them when I decide to rehome again I will let them know. :D

Did you win the battle between the washing machine and the socks :confused:

Good its 11.30pm already, you better get yourself off to bed soon for work in the morning;)

Bet that was quite hard to say no.

Yes, we have hard water here, so I figured the pipe might be a bit clogged so shook it around and bashed it to free it up then put a cleaner in the machine. Wasn't gonna lose those were nice ones I got for Xmas!

Didn't realise it was nearly 12, will try and pop in to wish you luck before tomorrow, if I can't, will be thinking positive vibes for you

Night night

Xxxx

Thanks Mel as always good to chat with you.

Night Night xx