What did you do today?

[Ernesto]

Now that that discussion on weed is done, Ive picked up some crud and I'm all conjested with a ratty cough for a couple days now. I sound just like Hillary.

Had to run down to Nogales Mexico and get some amoxicillin as my a-hole doctor wouldn't see me cus I hand't been there for 3 years an I'm off the list until they can reach him and he gives thumbs up or down.
Thing is I never get sick hardly so why go bother the doc. And I don't like these little urgent care places.

 

[havasu]

I just came from the eye doctor. He says my pressures in my eye are getting too bad, so next month I get to have laser surgery to correct the pressures hopefully.

 

[highup]

I just came from the eye doctor. He says my pressures in my eye are getting too bad, so next month I get to have laser surgery to correct the pressures hopefully.

......or you could run with scissors.

 

[Floorist]

Help me, I am babysitting a five year old and an eight year old. I may not survive.

 

[havasu]

Help me, I am babysitting a five year old and an eight year old. I may not survive.

I babysat for my 3 year old grandson and my 13 year old grandson today. My older grandson was a godsend and really helped me alot watching the little one. Damn, I love being a grandpa.

 

[highup]

I babysat for my 3 year old grandson and my 13 year old grandson today. My older grandson was a godsend and really helped me alot watching the little one. Damn, I love being a grandpa.

Sad thing today, is it's so common to not even know who your dad is.
You got a good thing goin' on. Them little rug rats are lucky little devils (you mentioned boys) for having a gramps in the picture. They won't ever forget the stuff you did with them, even the small stuff.
I have two nephews, and no kids of my own. They are both in their 30's and the younger one has a 4 year old son.
Those kids remember vividly the little details of when 'uncle Hi' took them camping at ages 8 and 10. We only did those trips a few of times, but they loved it and bring it up now and than. My small part in their lives had an impact. Ho doubt yours will have a lot more.

 

[Floorist]

Went to my 50 year high school reunion. Lots of fun, but a lot of old people there.

 

[havasu]

Was anyone else still alive to attend?

 

[Floorist]

Around 40 of us there. May be more at the dance tonight.

 

[zannej]

Just realized I never updated. Things have calmed down between my friend and his ex. The ex has already found herself a man to support her and is not playing the same games with custody anymore. She's being nicer to my friend's new girlfriend. The new girlfriend has already pottytrained the 4-year-old (the kid's mother wouldn't do it herself). My friend seems happier and I bought him some spikes and braided steel cords for the dogs. He wants to get rid of two of the dogs that belong to his ex-- both are very large breed dogs and eat a LOT. He already got rid of the tiny dog because she kept getting stepped on and was able to get out too easily.

I've been playing nurse to my poor rottweiler. She developed a tumor on her leg that she tried to chew off-- required surgery and was hard for the vet to sew it back up. Biopsy showed it was a very nasty form of cancer. It is extremely aggressive and has already sprung up tumors in other spots on her leg (rear left) and is there is at least one tumor on her rear right leg. Vet said it probably wouldn't be worth it to try to operate again since it will just come back and there isn't enough skin to close if he too the tumors off. So, for now I am giving her meds 3x a day to try to slow the growth of the tumors and am making her as comfortable as possible. I finally found a dog bed she likes and have been giving her treats and lots of love and attention. She's already having difficulty walking on her back legs. If this had been cancer in her lungs or something, it would probably have killed her more quickly. As it is, the cancer is sucking the nutrients from her and making her lose weight and energy. She doesn't appear to be in pain, but it's not like she could tell me if I asked her. I wonder if she has any understanding of what is going on. I realize that eventually I may have to have her put down and I'm dreading it. It's hard enough when they just up and die, but when I have to make the decision to end it, it's heartbreaking. I've had her for over 10 years and she is a very sweet gentle dog. She's the 5th pet of mine to get cancer in the last 9 years.

I should have waited to read the Jokes section after posting this.

Floorist, I hope you had fun at the reunion.

 

[havasu]

Just realized I never updated. Things have calmed down between my friend and his ex. The ex has already found herself a man to support her and is not playing the same games with custody anymore. She's being nicer to my friend's new girlfriend. The new girlfriend has already pottytrained the 4-year-old (the kid's mother wouldn't do it herself). My friend seems happier and I bought him some spikes and braided steel cords for the dogs. He wants to get rid of two of the dogs that belong to his ex-- both are very large breed dogs and eat a LOT. He already got rid of the tiny dog because she kept getting stepped on and was able to get out too easily.

I've been playing nurse to my poor rottweiler. She developed a tumor on her leg that she tried to chew off-- required surgery and was hard for the vet to sew it back up. Biopsy showed it was a very nasty form of cancer. It is extremely aggressive and has already sprung up tumors in other spots on her leg (rear left) and is there is at least one tumor on her rear right leg. Vet said it probably wouldn't be worth it to try to operate again since it will just come back and there isn't enough skin to close if he too the tumors off. So, for now I am giving her meds 3x a day to try to slow the growth of the tumors and am making her as comfortable as possible. I finally found a dog bed she likes and have been giving her treats and lots of love and attention. She's already having difficulty walking on her back legs. If this had been cancer in her lungs or something, it would probably have killed her more quickly. As it is, the cancer is sucking the nutrients from her and making her lose weight and energy. She doesn't appear to be in pain, but it's not like she could tell me if I asked her. I wonder if she has any understanding of what is going on. I realize that eventually I may have to have her put down and I'm dreading it. It's hard enough when they just up and die, but when I have to make the decision to end it, it's heartbreaking. I've had her for over 10 years and she is a very sweet gentle dog. She's the 5th pet of mine to get cancer in the last 9 years.

I'm curious what the meds do?

 

[Floorist]

My son's best friend has been like a part of the family for about 6 years. Here daily and a real pain. He left today to move a long ways from here. Like losing one of my own kids.

 

[Nick]

But the Pain went away , Right ?

 

[DarisMulkin]

What did I do today? Went to my 54th class reunion. Also celebrated being in the floorcovering industry 50 years today.

Daris

 

[highup]

I went to a local "Harbor Freight" like store and bought an Irwin 15 pc Cobalt drill bit set for $14. They had a second set, but I bought one in case they were seconds. They look fine to me.
I bought the exact same set from Amazon a year ago for $34.
I'm going back tomorrow to buy the other set of bits if it's still there. A set of 1/16 to 3/8 Irwin Cobalt bits averaged at a buck each ain't to shabby.

 

[highup]

I went to a local "Harbor Freight" like store and bought an Irwin 15 pc Cobalt drill bit set for $14. They had a second set, but I bought one in case they were seconds. They look fine to me.
I bought the exact same set from Amazon a year ago for $34.
I'm going back tomorrow to buy the other set of bits if it's still there. A set of 1/16 to 3/8 Irwin Cobalt bits averaged at a buck each ain't to shabby.

 

[Nick]

What did I do today? Went to my 54th class reunion. Also celebrated being in the floorcovering industry 50 years today.

Daris

Did they give you a Gold Watch ?

 

[Floorist]

Went to a dance for my 50th class reunion last night. Made plans for 55.

 

[Floorist]

I was asked today to give a seminar on local history at a local Boy's Ranch. If I can find the time I might just do it. I have a FB site on local history.

 

[zannej]

I'm curious what the meds do?

They are a steroid and antihistamines. The vet said that it causes the tumors to shrink. Not sure on the mechanism, but I'm guessing it is because of the anti-inflammatory properties.

I don't know how effective they will be though. The lumps sprung up over night and started growing at an alarming rate. One had been removed as I mentioned before, but at least 4 more sprung up afterward.

For now my dog is in decent spirits, but she is tired. I wish there was more I could do for her. I've been letting her and the dog that is her best friend stay in the house together. They were spooning earlier. She treats the other dog like her own puppy-- grooms her, protects her, etc.