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WFUBCC #227 - In Like A Lion
queenwinniesmom replied to greysmom's topic in Cute and Funny things Greyhounds do
So glad to see a good Flashy update! It sounds like she is making slow but steady progress. And the vets seem good---they have great taste if they are smitten with her. I really want to meet her at GIG! Wow, Chris, 80 degrees! Who knows what it will be next, right? We'd had that beautiful weather, then it was kinda cold yesterday, and today there were actual tiny snowflakes! Ooh, a dead rat! I had never seen one before I went to Scooby. It was an unfortunate occurrence---rats getting into a paddock with 30 Galgos, and not making it out alive. I have to admit, I became used to scooping them up with the poop, though it did make me sad. Nancy, I'm thinking my client probably knew I would decline too. And that's good with me! Lucy, I would love to grow kale! Is it hard to grow? Of course, I don't know where I'd put it. And I admire you for getting to the gym at ANY time of day! -
WFUBCC #227 - In Like A Lion
queenwinniesmom replied to greysmom's topic in Cute and Funny things Greyhounds do
Checking in for a Flashy update, and am glad to see it's cautiously good news. I know you will be happy to get her home, Ducky. Hope the swelling continues to go down. Good thoughts for Zeke's MRI. Cindy, we've been going to McLaughlin's. They are awesome! Not only do we love the products---they specialize in a lot of flavored moonshines, vodka, unique creamy spirits, and several excellent bourbons and whiskeys---but they are wonderful people. The customer service is exceptional, and we always feel so welcome there. https://www.mclaughlindistillery.com/ There are a lot of other good places too---Maggie's Farm Rum and Kingfly especially, but we love McLaughlin's. I thought this might amuse everyone---it amused me. The owner of the dog who pulled me down the hill texted me last night. They are planning their annual trip to Grand Cayman in November, and wanted to know if I would watch Wyatt. She said he had "settled down." They are missing their beautiful River (I do too), but didn't say anything about getting another dog. Somehow, I think they will adopt another one, and it likely would be a black Lab puppy---that's all they get, hunting dogs from the same breeder. But I don't think she wanted to raise that possibility with me until after it happened. I just texted her back. I told her that Nov. was a long way off, I'd be 78 in August, and I think I'm at the age when I'm no longer able to handle a dog as big and strong (and as crazy, though I didn't say that) as Wyatt. I also said that Doug's health is precarious, which it is. I said as much as I liked spending time with her boys, I'd hate to commit and then have to cancel closer to the date. So this will give them plenty of time to find someone else, which she probably actually thought she'd have to do anyway. Maybe she just wanted to give me the chance to say no first. I feel a deep sense of relief. -
WFUBCC #227 - In Like A Lion
queenwinniesmom replied to greysmom's topic in Cute and Funny things Greyhounds do
Oh, Ducky, oh, Flashy..... That is so puzzling, everything being pretty normal. The vet does sound hopeful, and we will continue to be hopeful too. The poor thing. Prayers for you, precious girl. Hope you get some rest tonight, Ducky, and everything looks better in the morning. -
WFUBCC #227 - In Like A Lion
queenwinniesmom replied to greysmom's topic in Cute and Funny things Greyhounds do
I came on to tell you we made up for a disappointing yesterday---went to our favorite distillery where they love the dogs. Met a nice couple from Going Home Greyhounds who knew the girls were Galgos. Had a wonderful guy as a taste sampler, and ended up buying some neat stuff. Then we saw the owner outside---he is a super guy---and told him it was our 40th. He said what is your favorite? I said I loved the maple whiskey, and he gave us one free! So sweet! Then we took a nice Sunday drive through the richest area in Pittsburgh, Sewickley Heights---and to a brewery we'd never been to. They are very dog friendly, and have a big wall of dog pictures, and lots of visiting dogs were there. Nice area out back for when it's a bit warmer. Empanadas from the food truck. Good day! But then I saw about Flashy. OMD, I'm so sorry! I'm glad to see her fever has broken, and will be waiting and hoping for more positive news. Yay for Patsy getting a great HI place! What a beautiful horse and baby! Sorry you're not feeling great, Carol! -
WFUBCC #227 - In Like A Lion
queenwinniesmom replied to greysmom's topic in Cute and Funny things Greyhounds do
I'm sorry---I have to vent a little. I thought we'd decided to go to our lovely neighborhood place today for our anniversary. But apparently not. Apparently Doug thought I said Sunday, which is strange, because this place is not open on Sunday, has never been open on Sunday, and we don't go out on our actual anniversary anyway. But when I got dressed and mentioned going out, he acted like he'd never heard this. Then said it was too expensive. I sighed and suggested a nice low key restaurant and bar that we'd talked about for great hot dogs and onion rings. His answer to that was---for take-out? No, not for take-out!! Why would we go to a nice place to celebrate and just get take-out? I haven't had the most pleasant week, and I kinda thought #40 was special, but I guess not. At least the pred seems to be helping. I was able to take the girls for a nice walk in the sun. Aw, Cynthia--- Boys, extra nose kisses for your Mom. Elizabeth, I've loved that guy's videos on TikTok---he's really funny and spot-on. OMD, Tiller, how confusing and stressful! But thanks to your Mom and the volunteers for doing such a wonderful job! And we see you are being understanding of that as well---good for you, sweetie. Flashy, sorry about your owie, but you look grate in your new fashion accessory. And it sounds like Rita's meatballs are working out. Jerilyn, I know I've said this, but you are so lucky to be with all the zoo animals. -
WFUBCC #227 - In Like A Lion
queenwinniesmom replied to greysmom's topic in Cute and Funny things Greyhounds do
I was wrong about the amount of pred---I start with 6 pills, and go down to 1 over 6 days. I started this morning. I felt really bad when I got up, but I guess the pain is worse in the mornings. I took the first pred, then sat with an ice pack for a while, and felt good enough to do my 2 walks. Nancy, the muscle relaxer is what they prescribed at the ER in Jan. (when I went because of the pain in the back of my head). I told this ER doctor what it was, and she said that was fine---she was going to prescribe it to me if I hadn't already had it. So after 3 preds, I don't feel too many side effects so far. I'm still having pain, but it is doable. Our 40th anniversary is on Sunday---St. Patricks Day. Yikes! 40 years. That seemed kinda special, so we were hoping to celebrate, but I don't think we'll do anything---I just don't know how I'll feel, and Doug is ambivalent about going out to eat anyway. We got married in Florida where it is not the crazy holiday it is here. We did find out, many years ago, that you don't celebrate your anniversary on St. Patricks Day in Pittsburgh unless you are into loud drunks and green beer, so if we did anything, it would be low key. If I feel okay, we may go down to the cool neighborhood place for a while tomorrow. They're closed on Sunday. Yep, Vanessa, when I worked at a vet and the shelter, I was mostly bitten by chihuahuas! Once in the face, because I trusted the little bugger. Well, 1 pit bull, but he truly had a screw loose. Glad you have some time to just yourownself and your Mom, Lupin! Look at Patty Mayhem! Hope Ivy and Cherry have a good time being sat upon---and Kathy and Jim have a safe trip. Sounds like relaxing in the hotel room and watching some familiar TV might be good for Jim. That leish medicine sounds absolutely horrible! What a shame that there isn't a better way to treat that wretched disease. Ooh, wonder what kitchen color Nancy is going to pick. I think the "waterfall" color sounds really pretty, and a change. In the DRI department, one of my friends rolled over in bed on her sleep startle Greyhound, and he as a reflex, bit her in the face. At the hospital, they almost arrested her husband! Jerilyn, you have met that lion? What a stunning creature. I am a Leo, and love lions. Oh, Zorro, you peed on your brother's head! Angie says that she totally understands, and loves that you are a teenager at heart. That is one reason she is so smitten with you. And she says she has a few little lumps and bumps herownself, and is miffed that your Mom laughed at you! But we do have to have sympathy for Charlie---he did suffer some humiliation. Yay for good blood results for Angus! My client Iola (Felix and the late Milo's sister) can dig a hole in a nano-second too! And then she likes to run over to me and jump on my clean jeans. Oh, Elizabeth, you are living your best life---Mustang top down and ZZ Top! Poor Mister Patsy. But things seem to be progressing, so that is good. -
WFUBCC #227 - In Like A Lion
queenwinniesmom replied to greysmom's topic in Cute and Funny things Greyhounds do
Thanks for the good thoughts. I had a pretty comfortable night last night, from all the meds, plus a lidocaine patch. Took some melatonin, and fell right to sleep---I needed it. I picked up the steroid meds, but have to start tomorrow, since you have to begin with 8 pills---2 before breakfast, 2 before lunch and dinner, and 2 before bed. I'll work down to 1 pill by 8 days. I'm not looking forward to this. I had it with poison ivy, and it made me crazy. Elizabeth, I actually had road rage today, I guess from the IV steroid. Used my horn twice! I never use the horn. But there were some real !#%^!*s out there. My PCP called this morning, but there's not much to go over now. She said to make an appointment with a nurse practioner if I need to. I don't have too much pain aside from occasional twinges (getting more frequent as the day progresses), except when bending, especially for more than a few seconds. I'll just take a muscle relaxer tonight. And a laxative---OMD, problems there! Jupiter, lets just say I'm living vicariously through you. I'm going to think about some of your very good suggestions. I have a heating pad and ice pack. At the pain clinic I used to go to, they had an excellent masseuse, and acupuncture person, but they're no longer there. No weights for a while---I think I have some 2 pounds. And Jerilyn, I have Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield. I'll ask about back pain management. I've never been a PT fan, but with so many muscle problems, I guess it would be worth looking into. At least the shot in my shoulder seems to be helping! Wow, Carol, that is a lot of hail and rain! Glad there seems to be no damage. That Titanic book does sound fascinating. Safe travels and good thoughts to Kathy and Jim. Ooh, a sour cherry almond streusel pie sounds deeeelicious! Glad Mister Patsy's surgery went well. Jerilyn, I've never heard of such a chaotic way to get strawberries! Glad you got out safely with your berries. Well, Angus, it sounds like you are feeling really good---playing with Lacifer and bugging your Mom. But we're sorry about poor Zeke. And poor Cindy for the neurologist money! Sorry so many of us seem to be at the mercy of less than reliable repair people! Ew, Lucy, I'm with you about never going back to that Beacon place! Caroline, we are in the 70s today too! It is lovely. I don't really feel like walking the girls after I did 4 clients today, but we propped the back door open, and they lounged on the porch off and on all afternoon while we sat out there with them. Yay, for no tax money owed, Jen! Oh, look at little Zavvi! He's is adorable. Glad he and Nutmeg seem to be getting along---sounds like he might be a handful at times. Halise, that is awesome if you can get some free pens! Oh, Ducky, I'm so sorry about Rita. Those poor Spanish dogs. After everything else they have endured, so many of them get that insidious gift that keeps on giving. It sounds like such a stressful challenge all around to get the meds in her and make sure she is eating. How sweet of your groomer to help. Precious little lady...gentle hugs from me, and nose kisses from the Galgo girls. Jerilyn, we loooove Wiki's pic! No wonder she won. And we love yours too, even if we didn't get a real clear look at you. Amazon bucks! -
WFUBCC #227 - In Like A Lion
queenwinniesmom replied to greysmom's topic in Cute and Funny things Greyhounds do
Hi, everyone, thanks for your concern. Elizabeth, thanks for checking on me! I'm home, after my ER visit. I went to a different one, not the big ER at Allegheny General Hospital, which is about 2 miles from us, but has never been a good experience for me. It is crowded, in a huge city hospital, with guards and metal detectors at the door, and an almost total certainty that you will be there all day. My friend Tammy suggested the ER at a suburban satellite hospital, and that's where I went. I e-checked in from the car---it's about 30 minutes away---and they were waiting for me. I was there 3 minutes, and back in a room. They got an IV started, did an EKG and urinalysis, and gave me a muscle relaxer right away. Then I had a CT of my back. Everything, of course, was normal, except I have an old rib fracture. No kidney stones. The doctor thinks it is a pulled muscle. Only thing I can figure, I did some exercises with 5 pound weights on Sunday, which I've done before, but I guess something went wrong. I got fluids, IV steroids, and an Rx for step down steroids to start tomorrow. I'm feeling okay right now, but totally drained. Here's why I went. I have never felt pain like this before---pulled muscle doesn't begin to describe it. Monday night was bad, with a lot of pain getting out of bed, or even moving. I'd done an ice pack, then heat, ibuprofen PM, nothing helped. The gabapentin my PCP gave me only made me groggy, but the ER doctor said it's not a pain med for immediate results, and has to be built up in the system. I'm not sure I want to take that 3 times a day! Anyway, after an ice pack, then hot shower, I was able to do my walks yesterday. But by the time I was home for a while, I was in SO much pain. It is a sharp, shooting, intense pain in the left side of my back, and then a broader pain that feels like I have a vise around my body. The percocet I took at dinner really helped, but only for about 4 hours. By bedtime, any movement was excruciating. The pain would be stabbing and overpowering, and would take my breath away and make me cry. When I reacted in any way, it seemed to spasm, and wouldn't stop. I had trouble breathing or relaxing any part of my body. I was in bed until 2 this afternoon. If I hadn't taken another percocet, I wouldn't have been able to get dressed and get in the car. We were torn about where to go---one being so close, but so stressful, and the other somewhere I'd never been. But I'm so glad we went where we did. I'm going to see how I feel tomorrow, and hope for the best. I'm feeling really gun shy---I don't know why this happened, why it was so bad and lasted so long, or if it will continue. I know this is a lot for other people to read---thanks if you have, and thanks for worrying about me. I think I'll try going to bed, and I'll catch up tomorrow. -
WFUBCC #227 - In Like A Lion
queenwinniesmom replied to greysmom's topic in Cute and Funny things Greyhounds do
Gino! That wood be my furst Fite Club rool. 1. Allays poop at the vets. An eben if there is lotsa room on the floor, you must STEP IN IT. An be qwik abowt it so it gets all ober the floor. That just adds. Zorro, mi amor! I looooove yer collar. Is perfeck fer you, but ob corse, you wood look muy guapo in innyfing. Ew, Miss Elizabeth, we wish you cood be fru wiff those rodints. Ja, ja, Misser Richard will just hab to suck it up! Good luck wiff yer insoolin, Miss Halise. Miss Kathy, we are like Miss Carol---we wish we cood wabe a magick wand an make Misser Jim bedder. Ivy, how you did get so much blud? You arnt tellin yer Mom. Oh, Nutmeg, pashunts wiff that liddle brudder! Ja, ja, he is awreddy inna runnin fer Doofus Liddle Brudder. Aw, Miss Chris, wunder just how bad Misser Dennis has to be afore they can help him. Miss Lucy, when you get that stuff planted, it will be grate! Mom wood love to hab her own kale. Si, is krazy wether. But it wuz a glorius day inna Burg. Perfeck. But Mom coodnt walk us. Her payne in her back haz reeched epick perporshuns. Last nite, it wuz so bad, when she hadda get up inna nite, she skreemed. This mornin, it wuz BERY bad, an when she came back frum her walks---when she hadda bend down an pick up poop 6 thymes---she wuz in agonny. By dinner thyme, she wuz awmost skreemin again. So she broke down an took a perkocet. An plusalso, 2 vodka tonicks. Helped fer a wile. An now she is in agonny again. Whot do you do? Tryed cold, then hot, helped a liddle. Ibooprofen, nope. Sittin strate inna chare an knot moobin, dooabel. Layin down, knot so grate. She cant go to the ER---whot wood they do? Mussel relackser affer 6 ower wate? She can onny hope that thyme is her frend. Angie -
WFUBCC #227 - In Like A Lion
queenwinniesmom replied to greysmom's topic in Cute and Funny things Greyhounds do
Hey, boyhounds! I fink you need a lady hound to be leeder ob the Fite Club at the Vets. I hab elebayted this behabyer to an artform, habbin come up wiff minny fings to cawse trubble when I am sumplase I dont wanna be, wiff peeple doin fings to me that I dont want done. Onny fing I do knot do is a good GSOD. But I am ackshooly finkin abowt that---cood be fun. Angus an Zeke an Gino an mebbe Jupiter an mebbe Nate, whot do you fink? I cood gib you lotsa stuff to try. I am heer if you need me. Oh, Miss Robin, that plase looks ahhsum! We fink it is knot in too bad ob shape, an fer the prise, you cood do sum ficksin up no problim. Mom liked the kichen eyeland an that big tub an the wood bernin stobe an the gorjus land an the big garaje---I bet you cood get sum snow there, an is grate to hab a plase fer cars, si? Of corse, she hadda Googel Map it an it looks like it is knot klose to innyfing. Bowt haffway between Sin Sin Natty an Lecksing Ton. Is a reelistick plan to hab sum rent till you moobe there. Good luck an plusalso YAY! Mom looks at a lot ob howses---she daydreems a lot an her faborit website (affer Googel Maps) is Reelter.com. She haz to laff when she sees sum pics ware the howse is a hooge mess---wood be so eazy to pick stuff up an eben hide it fer a pic. She gesses those pics meen the seller duznt wanna do INNYFING. We hope eberyfing goes hokay fer you at yer appoyntmint, Angus. That is a lot ob stuff to hab done. An you hab bin fru a lot awreddy. We are glad yer Mom had sum good thyme wiff her Dad---good fer boff ob them. An good luck wiff that liddle brudder, Nutmeg! Shood be innerestin.... Miss Jerilyn, those names fer the elks at the Zoo are grate! They hab a sinse ob hoomer there, si? We hope the bisiters fer Misser Jim an Misser Dennis can help them. Miss Elizabeth, Mom looooves DST! She just rilly wants those owers ob daylite inna ebenin. Cawse she cant rilly dribe good inna dark, she feels so klosed in inna winter, an it makes her depressed. Jupiter, 4 poops onna walk is ahhsum! At leest I fink so. Misser Piggy, is yer Mom Frends wiff my Mom onna Fasebook? Ja, ja, Nate, I bet those kitties dont like that butt sniffin bery much. But is fun, si? An you ackshooly do lern sum fings. Miss Chris, you did sum kleenin, so today you dont hab to do innyfing. Siriusly, you shood take it easy fer a wile. Well, Mom is habbin sum bad back problims. Yestiddy it started wiff sharp paynes inna middel when she moobed a sertin way or breeved deep. An today it is wurst---payne spred all across her back, it it shure herts wiff awmost inny moobmint. Dad rubbed sum stuff on her, but that duznt rilly eber help. She finks she mite take a mussel relackser an lay onna heetin pad fer a wile. Angie -
WFUBCC #227 - In Like A Lion
queenwinniesmom replied to greysmom's topic in Cute and Funny things Greyhounds do
Aw, Miss Kathy, we are so sorry. An poor liddle Rita. An Miss Ducky watchin her go fru it. Nutmeg is still brudder-less. Oh, Miss Lucy, Mom an Dad HATE fire ants! In Flowerida, they were the bane of there eggistense. Dad got bit all ober his body once, an felt like he wuz gonna die. You did get lotsa fings planted! Ja, ja, Miss Chris, sumthymes when Mom haz to kleen eberyfing, she sez its easier to kleen nuffin! But good fer you fer kleenin. It snowed this mornin! An we can heer the wind blowin reel hard owtside. Dad is in bed all day again. An Mom isnt much bedder---she just isnt in bed, she is onna puter. Angie -
WFUBCC #227 - In Like A Lion
queenwinniesmom replied to greysmom's topic in Cute and Funny things Greyhounds do
Happyest Gotcha Day, Gino! Hope you injoyed yer ice kreem! Kewl cake topper! Wiki, arnt brooeries wunnerful? We hab bin to so minny, I am glad you finely got to go yerownself. I can see why eberybuddy loved you! We had rayne all day too, Miss Nancy. Hope PattyKake will be less touchy wiff sum adjustmints. Aw, Miss Carol, whot a lovely memorie. We are sorry you an Miss Jennie are missin yer Dads. Mom loooooves DST, eben tho we miss that sleep. She libs fer moore daylite! Ja, ja, Miss Caroline, Moms car used to be rite haff the yeer too! She finely lerned how to change it. -
WFUBCC #227 - In Like A Lion
queenwinniesmom replied to greysmom's topic in Cute and Funny things Greyhounds do
Oh, that will be lovely to meet Flashy! Halise, wish we could meet you too, but I understand about wanting to stay close to home. -
WFUBCC #227 - In Like A Lion
queenwinniesmom replied to greysmom's topic in Cute and Funny things Greyhounds do
Oooh, lookit Misser Piggy on baycayshun! You shure are fotogenick, an you shure had a grate thyme. You are good at relacksin too. Yikes, Miss Elizabeth! Mom wood skreem too---she duz that. The Widge haz bin feisty! Miss Patsy, Mom takes that jenerick Synthroid, an wunders why you say it duznt werk. She wunders if she shood say sumfin to her dr. abowt it. Charlie, it wuz fun habbin yer frend Dash bisit, si? I bet you will ALL miss him. Oh, were the hoomans spyin on those wolfs? Mebbe baby wolfs? How kewl! Ivy an Cherry had a damp playgroop wiff just thereownselfs! Ooh, Miss Halise, Mom is so jellus! A baby tiger..... I fink Nutmeg will be gettin a liddle brudder soon! Nate, yer Mom is good fer werkin owt wile bein wached! Miss Chris, Mom sez when those ambylenses come, it tends to be oberkill. When Misser Scott wuz downstares an allays needin ambylenses inna middle ob the nite, they sumthymes had 2, an a fire truck just owt there idlin inna street wiff there lites on an makin noyse. We are glad you are feelin sum bedder. Si, that restoorant ware Mom ate wuz kewl! An you woodnt beleeb how cheep alla the odder good food wuz. Each pancake wuz $1.00, so mebbe Mom will hab them neckst tyme. It haz bin raynin ALL day. Owr yard is full ob mud. Dad klosed my kennil spase, an I cant go in there an poop an then make brown paw prints all ober the kichen floor. At leest Dad wuz up an abowt today. He went to the soopermarkit an the Home Despot. Well, Mom tawked to Misser Mark abowt that liddle motel. An I gess we will be stayin there again. We know it's knot the best or fanciest, but it just werks fer us. So we will be goin to GIG! We will see Miss Cindy an Miss Ducky? An innybuddy else? Knot Miss Kathy. Angie -
WFUBCC #227 - In Like A Lion
queenwinniesmom replied to greysmom's topic in Cute and Funny things Greyhounds do
Yep, that's the place we stayed last year. And it was considered bad back then, due to lots of horrible reviews when it was under different management. But it was fine for us---except for a few glitches and quirky stuff that we were able to laugh about---and for Patricia, who made the post about it. She thought it was fine too. I realize that a lot of people are uncomfortable with the permanent tenant situation, and the remodeling mess---I don't think Mark is a very savvy owner---and I can understand that. But it was actually the most practical solution. Inexpensive, convenient, clean, nice owner, and of course, the main reason, being that the dogs could walk right out the door and be in a grassy area. I'm still going to keep trying to get in touch. I just can't find anywhere comparable, price wise and physical set-up. Piggy and staff, you had a fabulous trip! We would love pics!