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

Just looked, no sign of the city yet and the water is at our driveway now, so the whole street is covered. I don't think the storm drains can handle it all, so it must be backing up and that's with a downhill flow. YIKES!

Well, hopefully get some solid meals in you that you can keep down (both ends) and along with some rest, you'll regain your strength in no time.

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

Blardy hell Sharlene, that is not good! Did it freeze in the snow and cold temps?? Yikes, hope it is sorted soon.

Did this site just go down for a bit? Mine was spinning its wheels trying to reload for ages?!?

You did better than me on Friday night, I was on the couch and in bed by 10.30! I am never in bed that early but this week has taken it out of me and must have needed the rest! Least you won't be working hard like me this morning! :D

Yep, freeze, thaw, pop.

I'm feeling energized I guess. Making the same sort of pasta I mentioned last time, but add some pesto and sauted veggies, like tomato, red pepper, zuchinni or squash and baby spinach to the saute. Then throw in the cooked pasta in the saute and add the sauce that you've mixed

Eek got to go stove going

hugs
Sharlene and molly muffin

We had glorious sunshine today makes a change from all the rain, surprising how the sun can make you smile :cool:

Work is manic everyone wanting orders out before the budget next week where the government put up the price of drink. I've been struggling a bit in the last few weeks with losing Woody and with the sadness on the board I stayed away (coward) but it was the only way I could deal with it. I'm feeling a bit better, it's now 3 months since he left and I think I miss him more each day.

I'm having Mac for a month next week and will use the time to see if I am ready for another fur baby of my own :eek:

Tracy, so good to see you! I was worried work and having been sick and all had worn you out good.
Being down is normal you know. It comes, it goes, it's all over the place those emotional waves (as you mentioned on addy's thread).
We're always here, you can pop in when you want and skip it when it's too much for you. No pressure! :)
Wow a month, well you can't let him go off to kennel when you are there to babysit Mac. I would do the same. Last time was a bit hard on you though wasn't it? Maybe it was too soon after losing Woody though.
Hopefully you'll feel better with this one and you two will have a grand time.

hugs,
Sharlene and molly muffin

We all have to step away every now and then so there is no need for an apology, we completely understand.

Sending huge and loving hugs, Lori

Hi Tracy

Ohhhh you gotta get all that whiskey out asap huh! That's funny, but I guess big hotels/retailers would make quite a savings by stocking up before budget hits!

I guessed you were taking a bit of time out, like Lori said we all do what we gotta do... if you need some time away you take it. We love to see you whenever you get to pop in!

Hope Mac will be arriving with all his supplies for the month! I can't wait to hear how that goes, he sounds like a real sweetie and I bet he won't want to go back home after spending a month in the Tracy Hotel for Dogs! xxx

Tracy:
So glad to hear you are not I'll, but rather busy at work. Hope you are doing better every day. I know you miss Woody, he was a larger than life personality that I miss also. Blessings
Patti

Had to find you on page 3!

Just checking into see how you are? Hope your week hasn't been too manic, I didn't even think how the budget would affect alcohol distributors, must be nuts right now?

Is Mac turning up this weekend?

Hopefully will see you later after your night out, if not will pop in tomorrow been ages since we caught up!

Mel
Xxxxx

Hey Mel and Trish I know page 3 it's shocking, I should keep up :eek:

Thank goodness it's Friday that was a long week phew. Mel I never realised that the budget would affect us either but most suppliers are doubling and some trebling there orders as it will be cheaper to buy just now. The export orders are suffering a bit so the production is working all weekend to catch up with them, I don't need to work yay.

Mac is arriving to Tracy's hotel for dogs (like that one Trish) on Monday night then the chaos will start :)

I'm off out to my usual Friday night dinner and drinks at my mates, but won't be a late one as I'm shattered. Will pop back later to see if any of you are about :D

Have fun tonight! Glad you don't have to work this weekend.

That is going to be fun, Mac checking in at Tracy's doggie hotel. I like that too.

hugs girls
Sharlene and molly muffin

Hi Tracy:
What a nice thing that you are going to doggy sit again. I am sure you will have a ball. I know your work is really busy, but do you like your job? Blessings
Patti

Tracy,
Watching Mac is good for both of you. He avoids a kennel and you have temporary fur company.

Oh geezz, Tracy, I saw over on Trish's thread that your mom had fallen. Hope she is going to be okay. Does her eye issue mess up her balance? Speedy recovery to her.
What a weekend, no relaxing it sounds like.

hugs
Sharlene and molly muffin

Hi Sharlene

Mum has severe arthritis all through her body specially her legs so sometimes she can't lift or bend them properly specially in the mornings so we,re used to her falling over the years. She is no longer allowed out on her own because of this. She is sleeping downstairs tonight as her legs are stiff, bruised and swollen so I don't need to worry about her falling.

I have spotted the most adorable jack Russell puppy in a rescue centre I saw on the internet. I'm so tempted he is stunning and only 4 months old, I've looked before but nothing has caught my eye but this little guy has, I will sleep on it before making a decision but he is gorgeous

Sorry to read about your mum, not a great start to your Saturday going to blinking a&e. Hope she is feeling ok and not too sore. It's so stressful, bless her for waiting a bit to not wake you up.

What made this little chap catch your eye?

Hope your ok?

Mel
Xxxxx

Hi Mel

No idea what caught my eye with him, I have looked several times at the rescues and although I,ve went aww and ah and oh dear at some he just made me stop and read his story, I think its because he is tiny and looks "happy", and he,s everything Woody wasn,t, I don,t know cant explain it.

Yeah mum is a worry, but I,m used to her falling, her legs are so bad now but, the family got her house all adapted to help her get up and down stairs, and around the house, lots of grab rails and handles, but she,s too damn proud to use them, :confused:

Oh no, your poor mum! That must be so hard for her, limiting her mobility. My mom had a degenerative joint disease that really made it hard for her sometimes to get around and caused a lot of pain. She hated slowing down at all.
Is there a room that can be made into a bedroom on the main level, so she wouldn't have to do stairs?

Oh wow, a 4 month old puppy! So, cute and so much energy. hahahaha (got a pic of him?)
I'm with Mel, what made him catch your eye? I look of mischievous "here I am" to him?

hugs,
Sharlene and molly muffin

I see we were typing at the same time. What about one of those chair lifts for the stairs? I see commercials for them. You sit and they are motorized and take you up and down the stairs.

Sharlene

Maybe he is the one, you sound more open to it than before. Just see how you feel. I think going for an opposite character is a good idea. 4 months is a good age as he won't have developed too many bad habits :D

Stubborn mare, I understand though as it must be hard when your faculties are still all there but your body is not cooperating.

Did you get around to starting potter yet? Are you over the virus and back cooking?

Xx

Sharlene I don,t know just something there, I will put up a picture for you to see

I put pictures up in my random folder :D Mel I am more open to it now, but I need to make sure its for the right reasons, and not just to help me get over Woody not that I will but you know what I mean.

Mum had a stair lift put in a few years ago, but she never used it and made my brother take it out, she is so stubborn and proud and doesn,t accept that she is 70 yrs old and her health is failing, so we just try and be around as much as possible for her.

I have started potter but only on chapter two, virus is all gone thankfully and I,m back cooking everynight. Last week I made a chicken casserole, made steak and chips, I love steak but have never cooked it before and last Sunday I made a roast dinner, couldn,t quite get it all ready at the same time, but none the less I was very proud of myself :D

I understand. I popped into look, he is a handsome little guy :D

At least you can be there to help her, hopefully she will bounce back quick from this and it will warm up a bit as that probably doesn't help her mobility.

At least you started it, especially as I know reading isn't your thing. Sounds like you have been cooking up a storm, good for you trying a roast, you will get it just takes practice. Food cooked from scratch tastes so much nicer :D

Yeah she always does better in the warmer weather so hopefully we get a good summer :cool: She will be up and around in no time whether she feels like it or not she doesn,t believe in lying down to it :rolleyes:

My cooking is coming along and I,m even starting to enjoy it and try and cook something new every week, I will never be a great cook but at least now theres no more tv dinners lol :p

Was it today your were seeing the kids?

Sometimes you need to take it easy but I do think overall that's the best attitude, keep going.

I think for health it's better too, I try and minimise the amount of ingredients I use. If I don't know what it us I try to avoid it. Am not a saint but we eat relatively healthy. I love smoothies as I don't massively like eating fruit so that's a good way of getting some. Tip is to cut up and freeze the fruit as that makes it cold and you don't have to add ice as that thins it out.

Have you got a slow cooker? You can get a small one for about £20, they are awesome to chuck stuff in and have a meal at the end of the night.

Am seeing them tomorrow, will be definitely hectic :D

Yeah I have a slow cooker, I made my chicken casserole in it last week, just put it on before I went to work and it was ready when I got home its fab. I,ve had it almost a year and I think that was the first time I used it ha. I like fruit and do eat quite a bit of it, but never tried to make a smoothie, I might need to try that, can I use a hand blender to make it ?

I hope you have a good day tomorrow with the kids, and the weather stays dry that way you can all get out and about, instead of being stuck indoors. Kids just have a way of taking our minds of our troubles don,t they :p

Eddie sure is a cutie pie!!!!

And speaking of food :D have you seen our new recipe thread?? Some really tasty recipes...yumyum!!

Here's the link: Recipes (for people)

Hugs, Lori

Thanks Lori I hadn,t seen that thread will go and check it out, I,m not the best cook, but I,ll give it a try :D

Hand blender might be messy as you need a pot to be able to mix it up to get it smooth

My fav is strawberries banana orange juice and natural yoghurt. Lots of smoothies use apple juice as base. Can use any fruit but it's definitely best frozen as warm smoothie is nasty!

I better try for some sleep as the kids start calling to find out where I am! Catch you soon, hope your mum feels a bit better tomorrow xxxx

Have a blast tomorrow Mel good to catch up with you xx

Oh gosh he is a cute little thing! You're right, he looks nothing like Woody. I don't think there is a fear of getting the two mixed up in your head and your heart is definitely safe, as I believe it just expands to love another, without every putting away the love that comes before. In fact, it is the before, that makes it big enough to hold another.

Whether you and this one are a match or not, he is cute and I hope he finds a good forever home.

uh oh, stubborn parents, now who would ever think That. hahahaha My dad was the very stubborn one I think, although mom had kind of this quiet strength. Sweetest lady in the world but a back bone of steel I'm sure.

Anyway, whatever you do or don't do, I'm sure it will be what is right for you right now. :)

hugs
Sharlene and molly muffin

That is one handsome pup! I can see why he grabbed your attention! I have no doubt you will make the right decision for Eddie and for yourself....and should it be that he comes home to you, he will be one of the luckiest dogs in the whole world!

I hope your mom is better soon. She sounds a bit like my mom. It would infuriate her to be offered a senior discount at stores. She would puff up and tell them in no uncertain terms SHE was NOT an old lady! No matter she was 70+! :p

Harry Potter?! Oh! I love those books! I hope you enjoy them, too.
Hugs,
Leslie and the gang

Tracy:
I can see why this beautiful puppy caught your eye. He is gorgeous, and there is something about the look on his face. I think he is saying I am a smart little boy, and I have a mind of my own. Whatever you decide you will not have too much time to do it, as he is going to be gone he is so cute. Wishing you luck in whatever you do. Sorry to see your mom fell. I hope she is OK. I was even more surprised to see you are cooking!! Blessings
Patti

Well I have spoken with Eddie,s foster family as he,s so young he is not in kennels which is good. After a lengthy chat and although he sounds ideal I have decided not to pursue it. He is in foster over 500 miles from me which I hadn't realised, so feel it's too far for me to travel. But I have realised I want another fur baby I feel ready to open my heart to another in need. So when Mac goes home next month I will be seriously looking for the next one :D

In the US we can arrange transport for pups to just about anywhere in the country. There are long haul truckers and air plane pilots who carry pups, as well as individuals who will set up a transport one leg at a time - ie I would drive 50 miles and meet someone with the pup who would then drive another 50 miles to the next person until the pup reaches the destination.

Is he in my neck of the woods? Am sure there is a way if you did want him.

How is your mum holding up today? Bit better I hope xx

Hey Mel he,s in Hampshire not sure if that's close to you or not. I'm just not confidenent enough to drive that far on my own :confused:

Mum is stiff today but as expected is up and around using her sticks which she doesn't normally use. My brother is having her for dinner then will make sure she is all right for bed time

How was your day with the kids bet your shattered lol

It's quite a way from me. Do you think the rescue would arrange to bring him half way or something? Am sure they must do long distance placements. I get the not wanting to go that far on your own. That's literally down the whole country from you

At least your brother is with her tonight so you don't have to worry. Did you make anything nice for dinner?

Yes it was such a nice day we went to the park have to have eyes in your bum with them 2 they just don't sit still!! I think I caught a bit if sun as I am so pale and it was strong today :eek:

Hi Tracy,
So sorry to hear about your Mum, I hope she is doing better today. They are such a worry with those falls. :(

I just took a look at Eddie, he is so sweet looking. I love the black and white mix, very handsome. Like Mel said, maybe the rescue could meet you half way with the transport?

Hugs,
Tina and Jasper

Yeah google maps estimate it at 482 miles and over 6 hrs driving. I've driven to London for work before but shared the driving with a colleague so not so bad. There policy is that you must meet the dog at the fosters home in the first instance I guess it's incase you change your mind when you see it, then you can uplift if all the checks are done home check etc then they can transport the pup. So I would need to go at least once then maybe half way the next. There will be others closers to home I'm sure :)

Eyes in your bum I like that, but it's so true where kids are concerned. You,ve caught the sun ohhhh they only thing you catch up here is the cold stil wind and rain all week I'm well jealous of your weather x