ramonaghan Posted November 22, 2023 Share Posted November 22, 2023 (edited) We just got back from a vacation in St. George Island, FL, with the siblings to celebrate Willa's last chemo on the 13th. Unfortunately, her white blood cell count was a little too low to give her a full dose then, so we were given the option to give her a lower dose or wait until we got back when her WBC was higher. We went with the latter and she had that dose this morning. As it turns out, though, the oncologist says we can give her "one more for luck" so we'll do that in 3 weeks since she is insured and has no side effects from it. The best news is that she had chest x-rays today and her lungs are still clear. The other good news is that Doolin was scheduled for outpatient surgery next Monday for a small bump we found on his chest last month. An FNA showed it was likely a plasmacytoma, a benign tumor that was unlikely to grow back if surgically removed; however, it has steadily shrunk since our appointment and the sand and saltwater must have taken care of the rest, because it's completely gone and we have canceled his procedure. So, technically I guess we pre-celebrated at the beach! I wanted to share some of my favorite pics from our trip. Since there was really nowhere they could go (ocean on one side, dunes on the other), we let them go off-leash a little bit. Much to my surprise, Doolin proved that racing instinct to run counterclockwise is STRONG! (I am saying "ocean" here. Uh huh, that's it. ) Thanks for looking, and happy Thanksgiving to our US friends! Edited November 22, 2023 by ramonaghan 2 Quote Rachel with littermates Doolin and Willa, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our beautiful, feisty, silly Sweep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted November 22, 2023 Share Posted November 22, 2023 What a wonderful trip, looks like everybody had so much fun! And such awesome, wonderful health news for both Willa and Doolin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted November 22, 2023 Share Posted November 22, 2023 Just no words!! *Happy* Thanksgiving 1 Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatterseaBrindl Posted November 22, 2023 Share Posted November 22, 2023 Forgot the surf board Great news for both pups 1 Quote Nancy...Mom to Sid (Peteles Tiger), Kibo (112 Carlota Galgos) and Joshi. Missing Casey, Gomer, Mona, Penelope, BillieJean, Bandit, Nixon (Starz Sammie), Ruby (Watch Me Dash) Nigel (Nigel), and especially little Mario, waiting at the Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patsy Posted November 22, 2023 Share Posted November 22, 2023 What heart warming news. 1 Quote Patsy and DH with the Humane Society specials, Linus & Jazz, in North Dakota Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebeccamcl Posted November 22, 2023 Share Posted November 22, 2023 What fun they had! Great news too, the best. Happy Thanksgiving! 1 Quote Rebecca and Manny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted November 22, 2023 Share Posted November 22, 2023 Really nice pictures. 1 Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerilyn Posted November 22, 2023 Share Posted November 22, 2023 I'm so happy for all of you! Great pictures and video (look at Willa go!) but I really want to know what happened once Doolin got into the sea. 1 Quote Jerilyn, missing Lila (Good Looking), new Mistress to Wiki (PJ Wicked). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted November 22, 2023 Author Share Posted November 22, 2023 11 minutes ago, Jerilyn said: Great pictures and video (look at Willa go!) but I really want to know what happened once Doolin got into the sea. He was pretty stunned, I think, but recovered quickly and got back to shore easily with the help of the current. No harm done! He was more traumatized by being showered off afterward. He was back in the surf the next day, albeit leashed up and only a few inches deep. Willa, on the other hand, was not too sure about the water. She didn't get her feet wet if she could help it. And she's usually the bold one! 1 Quote Rachel with littermates Doolin and Willa, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our beautiful, feisty, silly Sweep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 Medical: Good news for Willa, better news for Doolin. Yay! Trip: They both look so happy, especially Willa. Well, until you traumatized poor Doolin by showering him off. Doolin. Happy Thanksgiving! 1 Quote Standard Poodle Daisy (12/13) Missing Cora (RL Nevada 5/99-10/09), Piper (Cee Bar Easy 2/99-1/10), Tally (Thunder La La 9/99-3/10), Edie (Daring Reva 9/99-10/12), Dixie (Kiowa Secret Sue 11/01-1/13), Jessie (P's Real Time 11/98-3/13), token boy Graham (Zydeco Dancer 9/00-5/13), Cal (Back Already 12/99-11/13), Betsy (Back Kick Beth 11/98-12/13), Standard Poodles Minnie (1/99-1/14) + Perry (9/98-2/14), Annie (Do Marcia 9/03-10/14), Pink (Miss Pinky Baker 1/02-6/15), Poppy (Cmon Err Not 8/05-1/16), Kat (Jax Candy 5/05-5/17), Ivy (Jax Isis 10/07-7/21), Hildy (Braska Hildy 7/10-12/22), Opal (Jax Opal 7/08-4/23). Toodles (BL Toodles 7/09-4/24) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 Stunningly beautiful pics. The beach is perfect for sighthounds -- they can probably see a fiddler crab scuttling along a mile away. And then -- WIPE OUT! 1 Quote Ellen, with brindle Milo and the blonde ballerina, Gelsey remembering Eve, Baz, Scout, Romie, Nutmeg, and Jeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercsmom Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 Good news followed by .... more good news Wonderful things for which to be greytful. 1 Quote Momma to Jupiter. Mummy to my Bridge Angels, Mercury and Liberty, the world's best blackngreylabhound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 St. George Island and Appalachicola is one of our favorite areas. It's been over 10 years since we've gotten there but it's definitely on the list for a return visit. (Now I want Oysters) Beautiful pictures and a great break after all you guys (and hounds) have been through! 1 Quote Camp Broodie. The current home of Mark Kay Mark Jack and Gracie Kiowa Safe Joan. Always missing my boy Rocket Hi Noon Rocket, Allie Phoenix Dynamite, Kate Miss Kate, Starz Under Da Starz, Petunia MW Neptunia, Diva Astar Dashindiva, and LaVida I've Got Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted November 24, 2023 Author Share Posted November 24, 2023 17 hours ago, Time4ANap said: St. George Island and Appalachicola is one of our favorite areas. It's been over 10 years since we've gotten there but it's definitely on the list for a return visit. (Now I want Oysters) My family's been going there since I was 9(!). Hurricane Michael did a number on the area a few years ago and some of the businesses and restaurants (like Boss Oyster) never recovered, but it's still as quaint and beautiful as ever. I loved being there this time of year. Perfect mid-70s weather during the day, cool in the morning and night, and even less traffic than usual. You need to get back there. It has healing properties, as Doolin can attest to. Quote Rachel with littermates Doolin and Willa, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our beautiful, feisty, silly Sweep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBass Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 Such wonderful news for both hounds! 1 Quote Lucy with Greyhound Nate and OSH Tinker. With loving memories of MoMo (FTH Chyna Moon), Spirit, Miles the slinky kitty (OSH), Piper "The Perfect" (Oneco Chaplin), Winston, Yoda, Hector, and Claire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 1 hour ago, ramonaghan said: My family's been going there since I was 9(!). Hurricane Michael did a number on the area a few years ago and some of the businesses and restaurants (like Boss Oyster) never recovered, but it's still as quaint and beautiful as ever. I loved being there this time of year. Perfect mid-70s weather during the day, cool in the morning and night, and even less traffic than usual. You need to get back there. It has healing properties, as Doolin can attest to. That storm went through a couple of years after our last visit and we watched the developments at Boss Oyster in the press after that. We last stayed in one of the little boutiqe hotel / restaurants in Appalachicola that also did not bounce back after the storm and is now out of business. My Boss Oyster T-Shirt finally bit the dust about a year ago and could not be worn due to all of the screenprinting ink crumbling off of it. I hope the town eventually recovers and has the funding to do so. 1 Quote Camp Broodie. The current home of Mark Kay Mark Jack and Gracie Kiowa Safe Joan. Always missing my boy Rocket Hi Noon Rocket, Allie Phoenix Dynamite, Kate Miss Kate, Starz Under Da Starz, Petunia MW Neptunia, Diva Astar Dashindiva, and LaVida I've Got Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerseyGrey Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 I love these pictures! Your two have the most amazing amber eyes 1 Quote Buddy Molly 🌈 5/11/10-10/10/23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIGreyLady Posted November 29, 2023 Share Posted November 29, 2023 Thanks for sharing your vacay pics. Greyt news for both of them Quote Mimi- mom to Burdette (KB's Burdette), Sophie (LL's Stupid Is) and bridge babies Kelsey (Kelso's Logo), Sterling (Cold B Tiger), Fritz, Tasha, Chloe and Molly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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