Bailey and Friends

There have been a lot of advances since Squirt's first surgery. ;) I wasn't meaning to discourage you...just sharing my feelings about Squirt's situation. I can't remember what that first surgery was called, but it was a new method when she had hers done. She was born with her lower right leg off-set 25 degrees and had to be basically cut off and rebuilt. I remember the surgeon telling me there was a strip of hide left intact on the inside of her leg - everything else was cut away from the original structure.

Dang Susan,

What happened to the pink bubble wrap Marie and I sent you? I hope it did not get washed out to sea, we ordered it special just for you;):)

I hope you are okay. Not sure what to think about Little Miss, I am sorry she is having issues. The work pug had that surgery on one knee and her knee has been fine ever since so keep positive thoughts.

Popcorn and a movie, lots of rest, positive vibes, NO MORE CLEANING:D:D:D:D is your prescription for the weekend from nurse Addy.;););););););););)

Girlfriend, please take care of yourself and your house is really beautiful. Can we see a photo when the yard is back to normal? I want to see your plants:):):):)


Little mermaid two signing off

Okay when I said Baby steps. I meant in the light, not the dark. My bad, I should have gone for clarification.

Oh my gosh. PT sounds horridly painful, but if it's working. Then you got to do what you got to do.

Wonder if Bailey is having sympathy pops in her knees. <j/k> :) Hope she's going to be okay. Takes a lot to keep up with you.

yay on the house being A-Okay. I'm settled in, just finished watching the Hurricane Sandy concert on NBC. Looks like the Red Cross is going to get lots of donations tonight! whoo hooo

hugs,
Sharlene

Addy-You won't have to wait to see. I will round up some pictures of the entire yard taken at other times....and I'll take one now so you can see how it looked post flood. They are already talking of another nor'easter coming through here next Wednesday. :eek: Maybe it's time to take a vacation to the Caribbean for one or two months??!!:rolleyes:;):confused:

Pink bubble wrap..............now where did I put that?????

It's a good thing I don't drink and I don't think the falling is related to pain meds. I think I just have been so tired that the ol noggin' isn't performing at top speed. Just because I slept for 2 hours....woke up and did my business......did not mean it was a good idea to come upstairs. Maybe Bob should get a straight jacket for me (?):p

I'll try to get pictures posted this weekend.

Love,
Susan

OK-as promised, I have posted 3 pictures of the house not under flood conditions. The pictures are from 2004 but things basically look the same except for the plantings being much larger now. :eek: I have lots of pictures of parts of the yard but these were the best to represent the house and yard. I'll take some pictures in spring so you can see the difference in growth. It's phenomenal! :):)

It's a beautiful home! Hopefully come spring this year it will look just as gorgeous and all the water damage will have disappeared.

hugs,
Sharlene

Dear Addy and Sharlene-
Thank you for your kind comments on the house with the nonbasement. :)I've grown pretty fond of it and, yes Addy, sitting on the porch with lemonade is a fine way to spend some time. :DThe house faces SW so the afternoon sun shines on the porch and it's a wonderful place to sit and feel the warmth of the sun. Being on a cul-de-sac, there is not much traffic going by which makes for optimal enjoyment of birds and, at night, the sound of the waves hitting the shore. It kind of makes up for having the worries of flooding pop up from time to time.

-Susan

Hey Sus!!!!

So from now on I can close my eyes and picture us sitting on your porch, listening to the ocean and gabbing away while Bailey, Zoe and KoKo run aroud your yard.:D:D:D


What a wonderful day dream:)

I hope you are feeling better and have regrouped since your fall.

Love ya

Hi Addy! Yes, indeed-I am feeling much better and much more regrouped. :) I think the shock of the fall has subsided and the resulting jar to my pain/recovery program is now back on track. It was a spooky couple of days there. Most of my 3 large, colorful bruises are almost gone.

We had more flooding today, from that nor'easter. Nothing compared to last week's, but I have had ENOUGH!!! now.:mad: It is beginning to retreat and the weather for the next 4 days is supposed to be sunny and warmer than average and I can sure use that!

Ever heard of a Smith Island cake? Well we have one and it shall be sampled tonight. Come on by, there's plenty!! Bring the four legged ones as well!! :D

Love,
Sus

I will have to google Smith Island Cake. It sounds yummy!!!!:D:D

I hope Mother Nature gives you a break in the weather department. You sure could use it. We had a glorious weekend but the cold front is moving in. we were able to finish stowing away the patio furniture and clean out the gutters so I guess let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.:):(


What Turkey Day plans do you have?

Hi Addy!
We had that same glorious weekend and I worked outside for 5 hours and thoroughly enjoyed myself. I am able to get by without a cane most times, now. Working outside meant I needed to use a chair to move around from spot to spot, but it worked well. :)

For turkey day, for the first time in my entire life, we are going out to eat.:eek: Ruth's Chris restaurant sent an email about their Thanksgiving special meal and it sounded good, reasonably priced and that it would be a way to get around Bob thinking he has to do it all himself. He prepares a wonderful meal with all the fixin's but he's not always happy about it.:confused: Kind of makes for a tense day. I am hopeful this will work out very well. I still plan to make most of the stuff, but for use over the weekend as this is when Ryan is here and can help us decorate the tree and house. That way we can have the leftovers we so enjoy when we want to.:cool:

What plans do you have for Turkey Day? Will your Mom be able to come over like last year?

How are Zoe and Koko doing? You seem to have landed on a relatively smooth spot. Gives one time to take a breather, catch your breath and be ready to begin anew with the next challenge which we all know is out there waiting for us.

Love,
Sus

Omg susan! I can't believe you said it... decorate the tree! It's almost that time of year. No No No I'm not Ready!!!

*sigh* It's not fair I need another month. : )

That sounds like an excellent plan to me. Some years when we haven't had the kids around on our Thanksgiving, we've actually made a turkey, sat around in our pj's watching movies all day and then just munched on turkey sandwiches as we feel like it. Over all a darn good day and plan to go with!

Hugs,
Sharlene

I think going out to eat would work for me, I think you will end up enjoying it.:):):):):)

Our new neighbors decorated their house and put up their tree last weekend! At the office, the radio station we usually listen to changed their programing and was playing only Christmas songs:rolleyes:

It was a bit too early for all of us, after an hour we had to change the station:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

I hope you keep feeling better.

love ya

Yeah-too soon for Christmas music..........or maybe one ever couple of hours. Black Friday is when I get in the mood and love to hear the music. I just picked up 4 new Christmas cds. Can't wait to hear them!!
I defrosted our stand alone freezer last night. I seem to have one day with lots of energy and then the following day I'm wiped out. It has always amazed me how much energy the body needs to heal itself......and that I'd better respect those needs!!:D
-Susan

You really do know how to have fun!!!! The adventures of scaling the stairs.....:eek:;):p Definitely need to find the pink bubble wrap....

I seem to be having a lot of falling or should I say tripping due to Miss Ella. I have learned to roll pretty good so not too much damage. I tend to bruise very easy also.

I couldn't believe you were getting another storm so soon. I think it is trying to get to be winter here finally, but today it is suppose to be in the 70's here by the beach and in the 80's inland. Maybe some rain on Saturday but that always changes.

I want to have lemonade (pink) on the porch in the afternoon. Can I come too, pleaseeee????!!!! :D:D Miss Ella will keep everyone busy and wear them out.:eek:

Those PT people really know how to dig in---OUCH!!!! I am getting closer to going to the ART guy my husband and daughter go to--his name is DR. T, but I said Dr. Torcher--haha!!!! He said he would be more gentle with me since I am not a Crossfitter.

Here's to a better weekend coming!!!! What about Punkin Cunkin???

(((((HUGS))))!!!!!

I missed punkin' chunkin'. I never saw anything about it-but I've not been reading the local papers. I thought about it myself about one week ago and thought..........well I guess it's over by now. IT's always the first weekend after Halloween.
I recommend the raspberry lemonade. Try it. You'll love it! Of course you can come. Now that the back yard is fenced in, we can accommodate several visitors.
They now seem to think that this weekend's storm will stay out at sea. My neighbor tells me the Farmer's Almanac is calling for several snow storms and two big nor'easters during December. I'll take the snow........I've had enough of the flooding. We have even had a very short conversation about would we ever consider moving if the flooding keeps up at this pace. The answer is yes.
Love,
Susan

PUNKIN CHUKIN


OH, how could we forget that?????

LOL, where the heck did the year go?

I sure hope that bad storm I'm reading about misses you Sus.

There is a real nice house down the block for sale:D:D:D:D:D

Not sure if Marie and I would like the basement though. We are kind of attached to the non basement. I would miss singing "99 ants on the wall" and what about old Mr. whatever the heck his name is always trying to oogle mom when she goes in the hot tub and he thinks Bob isnt lookin':p:p:p:p:p:p:p:p

ahhhhh, memories all alone in the moonlight...........

Wally, Wally, is that you hangin out with the surfer dudes?

Sister Addy, what are you talking about 99 ants.....I'm thinking more on the lines of 99 beers.....is Wally back??? Washed in with Sandy????:p;):D:)

I think the "family" should move to this side of the US--usually nice weather--no shoveling snow; sometimes a little mud. We have had some big storms, but.... We could have that lemonade spiced with.... on my deck looking out to the Pacific at sundown--on a clear day you can see the lights on Hawaii (oops, that would be Catalina!!!) :D:D:D Plenty of surfer dudes and dudettes!!!!:D:D:cool:;) Wally would have a great time too!!! One of the best dog beaches around too!!!!

:);):D

I'm packing my bags, count me in:D:D:D:D:D

I'm packing my bags, count me in:D:D:D:D:D
It sounds fantastic!
I think the storm is supposed to stay out at sea.
Did I tell you we had a pillow conversation the other night? Would we consider moving if the flooding kept up at this rate? (Mind you we designed and had this house built.)
Oooooooooo.........maybe I could have a basement!! No-that's just more room to store more stuff.
Have a great weekend Kids! I'm planning on sleeping in late so please keep the noise down until noon...............
Love,
Mom

it is noon



you are going to miss the punkin chukin, better get up!!!

:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D


Happy Weekend before Turkey Day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

She was a determined soul and was not about to allow her bad knee to stop her. Those Christmas decorations were going up no matter what. Sneaking in to the garage, she dragged the ladder to the front of the house where she had the inflatable Santa ready for the roof. One rung at a time, she climbed the ladder, dragging Santa below.
Once at the top, she gingerly placed Santa near the chimney, a slow grin spreading from ear to ear. She did it! Throwing caution to the wind, she started her journey down when suddenly, her foot slipped. Trying with all her might to stop the fall, she grabbed the ladder tightly. It was then the ladder tilted left and started falling away from the house. Spotting the cover on the hot tub, she threw her weight in that direction and the ladder came with her. She let go, bounced off the spa cover and rolled onto the grass while old Mr. Macintosh cheered her on, watching the entire spectacle through his binoculars.

It was a job well done. She shook off the leaves and dirt and headed for the box of lights..........................



No Sus, stop dont do it!!!!!!! Ryan!!!!! Stop your mother!!!!!

Gobble, gobble, Happy Turkey Day!!!!!!

What a nightmarish story!!:eek::eek::(:confused::o:o
The front lights are up and ready to be turned on Friday. No accidents.
Bob and Ryan setup and decorate the tree. I unpack lights, test them, unwrap ornaments and cheer them on.

Now 'tis time to finish up the stained glass repair job for the lady. I HATE doing repair work. I want to do something fun! Something new.

Bailey and I want to wish you, Addy, and all our other followers a very happy Thanksgiving Day!!:D:) Try this, if you want to hear some interesting responses.....before dinner instead of grace as usual, go around the table one by one with each person saying want they are most thankful for. Just one or two things. Keep it short.

Must go make my pecan pies!:)

Love,
Susan/Sus:D

that aint no nightmare:p:p:p:p:p:p:p:p

I thought I likened you to a Christmas decoration hero with the athletic capabilities akin to Batwoman:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

What, did you read it at 2 in the morning???:D:D:D:D:D


LOL Sus, you crack me up:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.............with the warning to Ryan, ...........maybe this is like the Five Guys discussion. Remember that one??;)

Well-made spaghetti tonight. Must say it turned out really well. I haven't made it in eons.

Ryan is here. Bailey is behaving badly. It is way too late for me to be up.
Happy gobble day, Addy. Are you having family over?

I've been having some major issues with a couple of my computer programs and it has sopped up my time.....and they're still not fixed. I keep thinking about the old days........pencil and paper. Maybe it's time to return to those simpler days!

Don't overeat but be sure to have at least a taste of everything you want.,......and root for the Redskins!!
Love,
Sus

Hi to all and I hope everyone enjoyed their Thanksgiving holiday. We did.

I just wanted to post an update on Bailey. Bailey never succeeded, or I failed, at basics training. It has caused frustrations to us more so than problems to others but all in all she seemed to be settling down. We have had a series of incidents, all with out son who loves her dearly.....and this one particular toy. Long story short, she has nipped at me........whenever I get close to someone else....like for a hug. She growls at Bob whenever he wants to pick her up to go for a walk....or any other pick up reason. When guests arrive I have to keep her on a leash until she settles down. She is always so excited to have visitors and jumps up, etc. She is sure everyone comes to see her. And even holding her via leash or just in my arms can be a real challenge. I have reached a level of frustration and concern and tomorrow a trainer will be coming by to psychoanalyze her. (just kidding) The trainer will be coming by to assess her and to suggest our next steps.

I seem never to be able to get enough rest, always feel exhausted and am having more trouble with pain from the surgery. I'm now starting to have problems if I miss taking a dose....which means addiction issues. Bailey has been standing on my last nerve and I think we need an intervention.

Just wanted to let you guys in on what's going on here at Bailey's house.
-susan

Hi Susan,

I went through a trainer with Crys and I was surprised when he told me he wasn't coming to watch her, he was coming to watch US. :D It didn't work out for us because his great idea was to put her on a 2' chain and keep her on it all the time until WE learned. nonononoNO! Crys wasn't nippy or growly or aggressive in any way but she was a handful - full of energy 24/7 and bullheaded. :p

Crys did end up on a lead for a long time teaching her, and us, how to help her. Saskia did more for us than anything in guiding us on how to handle her. She and Turid Rugaas' teachings did wonders for us. I always turn to them first anytime there is a issue now with behaviors.

I hope you have luck with the trainer and ya'll learn some good lessons for the coming years together. ;)

Hugs,
Leslie

Sus, I am sorry to hear you are having so much pain. Maybe a trip to a nice warm place where you can relax and read a book and feel the warmth bake into you might help.:):):):):)

I think a trainer is a wonderful idea for Little Miss. Her growling and nipping at people when they come near you is her way of guarding her most valuable resource..... YOU:):):)

I hope the trainer can give you positive ideas.

Enjoy your week and try to rest. Pain can take its toll on a person and tire you out quickly.


(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((mucho hugs)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

Hi Susan. I hope you get to feeling better. Pain meds, a double edge sword I swear, they are good and they are bad, all rolled up into one. I'm going with Addy's suggestion, warmth, warmth and more warmth! oh yea and drinks with little umbrellas in them. Then trainer for Bailey! Hope that goes well!!

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

Hey Susan,

Happy the week after Thanksgiving!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Hey Addy!
I'm sitting up while the liquids do their job and I then go for a 2 for 1 special....colonoscopy and endoscopy. I can drink clear liquids for another hour and then an hour after that, I have to take the second dose of this stuff. :( I have to keep up with the pain meds too. Life is just sooooooooooooooooo much fun.............:(:(:(:(:(
Boy would I like a snack!!!!!!!
Love,
Sus

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colonoscopy and endoscopy.

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What the hey?????? Why are you needing a double whammy?

Sus, are you okay? I am getting plenty worried. If you dont start behaving yourself and get well I may have to get on a plane headed for your house!!!!!!!!

Dear Mom,

Do you want us to come visit so bad you have to have multiple tests???

Oh how I know being so frustrated with the little one you want a vacation from them....:eek::D Miss Ella has her good days and bad ones still. I noticed when we were taking care of one of her buddies, that they both got the jealous bug when I paid attention to one or the other. I still see it when we all meet at the park to play. I think it will be a good thing to see what the trainer has to say. I know I get heated up when I am mad at Ella so that transfers to her becoming more anxious with me.

PLEASE PLEASE try to get more rest so you heal up--how can you make the trip out here to enjoy the sunset with our spiked lemonade...:D:D:D

Love you bunches!!!! ((((HUGS))))

REST?? WHAT is REST??!! I am so tired my eyes are crossed!
I went to bed early to try to get more rest, then I started getting shooting pains in my knee.....like someone was sending an electrical charge through.
It's just been super busy here and I have not had a single opportunity to chill out in the AMs.
I've planned a surprise (well not any more) birthday party for Bob for next week. We are going to go to the Biltmore Inn for a couple of days. Ryan's going to come along under his own power. One of the days we will all have lunch together along with some friends.
Then there is a surprise for Ryan for Christmas.....tickets to the Redskins - Dallas game! We had season tickets for 10 yrs. I sure hope he doesn't surprise ME with tickets to the Dallas game for Christmas!! Although we could sell them and make a nice little profit.
Tomorrow we have to take Bailey back to Annapolis as it seems her knee surgeries were unsuccessful. I hope there's a 12 month warranty or some such thing.

I'm staying current with all of you-I just have no time to participate right now.

I did learn I have 3 small ulcers. I don't know when I get the final report......add back another medicine to the daily regime.

Enjoy the season ladies!

ss

We had a day trip to the orthopedic surgeon/vet today. Bailey is scheduled to have he knee operations repeated on 1/8. It won't be as extensive as the first time, but it will still mean another 6 weeks of no paws on the floor. Carry her everywhere. Keep her confined.

It's very distressing.........as I can TRULY empathize.

-s

Oh gee..that is going to be rough isn't it. How frustrating to have to redo it :(

Hope you are doing okay though. Sounds like you have a lot of stuff going on and some big plans too. :)

Kind of like the "surprise" though. You can surprise me any time! LOL

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

aww, poor little Miss. I will have to send care packages to both of you for recouperation.;);)

Awesome Redksin tickets and I think I am hiding in the car so I can go along for Bob's birthday suprise. Great gift giving!!!!;)

Hubby is off to NYC tomorrow to visit his sister so I am a single mom for the weekend:):cool: Tomorrow is cleaning day and then I am free bird.

Today we received a box from Harry and David filled with goodies but no note as to who it is from:confused::confused: Tomorrow I am going to have the tea and crumpets. :D I have not had crumpets since our trip to Cornwall. Now I just need some Devonshire cream:D

Happy weekend Sus

Have fun on your trip and en oy the holiday preperations.

Dang Sus, I am so far behind with the holidays, it is starting reach crisis mode:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:

Having meant to stop by but something always interrupts.

LOVE YOU

Hiya Miss Addy!
We just returned from North Carolina and the surprise birthday festivities. It was a very nice trip. Very cold (26 at night), but we didn't have to be outside too much.
I'm done with my shopping, I think, but I need to get wrapping. If I don't get my brother's gift in the mail tomorrow, it may be late.

The work with the trainer is going very well, but we'll hit a bump in the road when we have to stop for 6 weeks after the surgery. The trainer was telling me today of some things I could do while we're on the bed. I'm not sure about that-she is supposed to be totally confined, as if in a crate.

Gotta go to bed. Sleep is hard to come by for some reason. I try but it just isn't happening. :confused::(

Take care of yourself. I'll be glad when things slow down a little and are more like "normal" whatever normal is.:D

Love,
Sus

Ho, Ho, Ho Girlfriend!!!!!:):):):):)

I am so glad the trip was great!!!!! It is always good to get away. I am still not done with shopping, let alone wrapping so you are way ahead of me and you even went away!!!!.:rolleyes::rolleyes:

Hubby and I had to get new cell phones so that ate up a big amount of time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank goodness that confusing research is over. Still checking on the rugs, stopped at BBAB and found a few on clearance.:) We have a store five minutes away. Good tip:):):)

I hope the trainer gets Little Miss in shape thought she is such a sweety, how can that cute little fluffball do anything wrong?:D:D:D
You have to fill us in on his tips.

Are you to have snow for Christmas? We might have some. I wish we wouldn't. I am loving this no snow winter so far.

Happy Monday!!!!