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17
Jun
Doggy Daycare

So, since I don’t have enough that I’m doing right now I offered to dog-sit my parents dog (you know the dog that used to be mine that my dad adopted (or dognapped) from me a few years ago).  They put their house on the market and since they are driving up here next weekend with my sister and Rider I figured it would be a lot easier for them to bring Chloe up here then and be able to show their house without her around plus packing and moving would be easier.

So, here’s the problem, the dog is C-R-A-Z-Y, I have a cat and I’m not sure how either will do with the other.  Plus, the dog is C-R-A-Z-Y.  So, to keep the dog safe, me sane, and my house from getting destroyed by this (C-R-A-Z-Y) dog I am looking for a crate.  (Plus, I just think crates are good for dogs.)  Here’s where I need your help…anyone have any input on crates?

The dog is 8 inches tall and about 12 inches long.  So, I need some input on the right size crate for her.  Also, I’m not sure which type is best.  Chloe is C-R-A-Z-Y but she won’t chew or destroy the crate (honestly, despite my dad’s protests I really think she’ll like it) but I’m not sure which is the best choice.  Ideally I’d like to use this for a future dog that I hope to add to my family (assuming it’s the right size and assuming I find someone who can install a fence for less that the price I paid for my house).

So, with all that randomness, opinions please.  :)

till-later

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05
Aug
It’s cooling down

FINALLY.

weatherIt’s been ridiculously hot lately.  I’ve had fans and the ac on in the office.  I get home and turn the A/C on high and hide indoors until around 11 when I open up the place to cool it off.  I’ve been MISERABLE.  I really don’t like the heat.

But, today isn’t bad.  And the forecast is looking great.  Although, depending on the t-storms I might not get to enjoy much of it outdoors.  But, honestly, I don’t even care.  At least I can have the doors and windows OPEN.

And, I found out last night that my dad’s father came through his surgery fine.

till-later

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03
Aug
It’s been an odd day

to say the least.

Got to work and my brother wanted to have a talk.  No big deal.  I’m his sounding board for his business I listen, give advice, he takes it or not. The day started out great.  I was on task. Got a bunch done.  Even made it to a conference call that I always miss.

Then on my way home my dad called.  My grandfather is in the hospital.  (It’s so weird for me to say “my grandfather” I always refer to him a “my dad’s dad” — we aren’t close.)  He’s 97 and broke his femur.  He was supposed to have surgery today but his blood pressure was too low so they  had to take care of that and he’s having surgery tomorrow.  I’m not sure how I feel about this.  I’ve never had any type of relationship with him.  He doesn’t really even know who I am.  My dad’s feeling kind of weird about it too, I could tell.  He found out about it through my sister (who stays in contact with one cousin — one of the only ones that has any relationship with the grandparents).  He said he called today to talk to his dad but he wasn’t sure he knew who he was.  He even made a comment that he obviously wasn’t important enough since they didn’t even bother to call him.  Even after so many years of NO relationship with his dad I think my dad still wants one.  It made me sad.

Then I got home and was taling to some neighbors and found out that the crazy lady was evicted and has to be out by this coming weekend.  I also found out that one of the neighbors overheard her threatening to “talk to” the bitch and leave some “presents” for some other people before she left.  When I say this woman is crazy, I mean PSYCHOTIC.  I’ve had her husband probation officers talk to me about her.  He was arrested but only because they didn’t have enough on her and she was pressing charges.  I’m 99.9999% sure she’s a drug addict.  I wouldn’t be surprised if someone confirmed she’s a prostitute.  I’ve known enough gang members to know that it’s not a far call to say her husband and/or her boyfriend are probably members.  (Yes, she has a husband and a boyfriend — the husband caught her with the boyfriend which is why he went to jail, thus the probation officer.) I’m kind of weirded out about her.  The probation officers have asked me why I haven’t called the cops on her — IT’S BECAUSE SHE SCARES THE SHIT OUT OF ME.  In fact, no one has called the cops on her because everyone in the building is afraid of her.  The woman is PSYCHOTIC.  So, I have a feeling it’s going to be a rough couple of weeks for me.  There’s no reason she should do anything to me, but there’s no reason she should do anything to ANYONE in the building.  But, I’m also fairly certain that she saw me talking to the probation officers one time.

It’ll be nice to have her screaming and yelling GONE.  I talked to my sister tonight (the one that works for dispatch for the police/sheriff dept.) and she recommended I log the day I was told of the threats and try to get her license plate #.  “Just in case.”  Of course, my freaked-out brain said “just in case she MURDERS me?!?”

In the mean time, I think I’m going to go get some ice cream tonight.  :)   Yummy.

till-later

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18
Oct
Wow, what a week…

I can’t believe it’s already Thursday. This week has been CRAZY. I arrived on Saturday without any problems or delays.

Sunday we had a really nice prayer time after church that was an awesome experience for my dad and sister. My mom and I went to the mall because I DESPERATELY needed a new pair of jeans (I was really worried mine would split they’re so old). The mall was a complete zoo so I ended up just leaving…I couldn’t handle the craziness.

Monday my dad and I got up to leave the house at 6:30AM for the hospital. We got there in plenty of time to have them call him back 45 minutes AFTER his appointment was scheduled for. On top of that it took an hour longer than we’d expected. Just a fun day. But, my dad did fine so it wasn’t too bad.

Tuesday he had dialysis. My nephew had a difficult time Monday at school so I kept him home. Tuesday was pure craziness. Luckily I was able to get access to my home computer on Monday thanks to a friend going by to fix that.

Wednesday I had to stop by a clients for some stuff then came home to check on my dad. The nurse was here for his infusion to get his body ready to accept my sisters organ. The infusion was a little riskier than we first thought and he wasn’t taking it too well so my mom and I stayed home for the evening. The infusion was supposed to last about six hours. It ended up taking 12 hours. He had to have the same infusion today so we got his dialysis moved up to 6:30 this morning.

Thursday my dad was at dialysis at 6:30. He was very restless and just didn’t feel good. Dialysis went OK and he got home just after the nurse had arrived. He got started on the infusion and had a really difficult time with it. His blood pressure kept going up which meant they had to do a slower infusion. At the rate he was at it was going to take 24 hours to infuse him. Not acceptable at all. The nurse had him take the anxiety pills the doctor prescribed and that helped a little. Then his very good friend, our old pastor, showed up to spend the day with him. Immediately his blood pressure dropped. It was CRAZY. I had told the nurse that it would probably drop after he got here but didn’t expect it to happen that fast. But, we were lucky it did. He was done in about six or seven hours.

My brother arrived early evening, my dad’s sister and brother-in-law arrived just after that. They actually picked my brother up from the airport and brought him here. We had a great family evening.

Everyone is in bed now to get up early for tomorrow.

My dad, sister, mom, and brother are leaving at 6:30AM. I’m staying here with my nephew. He’s getting picked up at 9AM to spend the weekend with some friends of his. (His first sleepover at a friends house. :) ) My aunt and uncle are picking me up around noon to go up to the hospital.

Tomorrow will be a long day. But, it will be very nice to have this next step done.

Surgery is supposed to start at 3. Usually they would take my sister back first but they need to do some exploring in my dad to see where they will be able to put the new organ so he will go back first. Tami will probably be done around 6, my dad probably not until closer to 9 but hopefully sooner.

I should have updates tomorrow.

Till later…

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