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[flyingdumbo127]

I hope the rest of your day is easier dear Judique. Thank you for your doggie care.

 

[lynxstch]

Dave texted me and said he was going to come and do those steps today. I told him no. It's scary windy out there and I wasn't about to stand out in the wind helping him. He may come tomorrow (only going to be 46 but not windy) or on Thursday when it's 57. I told him that would be the best day. Then they will have time to set and not have to worry about rain the day after. Men don't think sometimes! lol

I watched Merry Little Ex-Mas on Netflix. It was cute, but predictable, same vein as most Hallmark movies are.

Making a meatloaf for dinner. That will give me a couple of nights of leftovers, and a couple of sandwiches for lunch.

 

[Pea-n-Me]

Dog paid me back twice this morning. He doesn't usually roll over and wake when I feed the cats as it's 5-6am. This morning after I fed them and while fixing my coffee, I got my reward. I had to put him and his crate out. He sleeps in the crate with the door open but I have a fence around the whole area so he has freedom. He came out and saturated about 4-5 pads, which leaked on the edges. Put him on the windy deck and before coffee, had to sop up the pads, mop up, spray, mop up again and get it as dry as possible. I have ALL wood floors downstairs except the bath.

Stayed patient - he's old, fed him and let him outside again. Finally had my coffee!

Back in the kitchen with my cup and he's wet another pad, but this time it didn't require all in cleaning. If I vent a little here it reminds me that I have to stay patient. He's been good for many years and now has a problem. Thankful for Chlorox urine destroyer - I keep 4 bottles on hand because sometimes it sells out at my Target.

Is it time for doggie diapers? So you don’t have to worry as much? God bless you for caring for him. It’s hard when they get old or infirm.

I bought diapers probably a year ago for son’s dog. She visits a lot, and is young, but she would pee in the house. Idk if she was trying to mark or what. One day she got upstairs and actually jumped up on our bed, peed, and soaked it!

I was nervous having her in the house - watched her like a hawk and let her out constantly. Finally got tired of all that vigilance and bought the diapers. It was kind of comical because they were really too small, but I had her wear them anyway. Never had another incident. (And only wore them that one time.) I still don’t trust her completely but she’s better.

Well Toto went missing today! We looked all over inside and out. We were worried he somehow got out of the yard, but sometimes he’ll go under the deck or under the bed and hang out there. He wasn’t there, though. After a frantic search DH finally found him down in our storage room, patiently waiting. I’d gone in there for something earlier and didn’t realize he must’ve followed me in. I thought he was with DH, and DH thought he was with me. So he was in there for about 3 hours! Came out all bouncy, almost like he was laughing, too, but then he went outside and had a long relief session, lol. He’s 12 this month and drinks a lot of water. Had some concerning kidney labs which I have to have rechecked. So poor guy, he was probably thirsty and needing to go, but he hung in there!

 

[Judique]

Is it time for doggie diapers? So you don’t have to worry as much? God bless you for caring for him. It’s hard when they get old or infirm.

I bought diapers probably a year ago for son’s dog. She visits a lot, and is young, but she would pee in the house. Idk if she was trying to mark or what. One day she got upstairs and actually jumped up on our bed, peed, and soaked it!

I was nervous having her in the house - watched her like a hawk and let her out constantly. Finally got tired of all that vigilance and bought the diapers. It was kind of comical because they were really too small, but I had her wear them anyway. Never had another incident. (And only wore them that one time.) I still don’t trust her completely but she’s better.

Well Toto went missing today! We looked all over inside and out. We were worried he somehow got out of the yard, but sometimes he’ll go under the deck or under the bed and hang out there. He wasn’t there, though. After a frantic search DH finally found him down in our storage room, patiently waiting. I’d gone in there for something earlier and didn’t realize he must’ve followed me in. I thought he was with DH, and DH thought he was with me. So he was in there for about 3 hours! Came out all bouncy, almost like he was laughing, too, but then he went outside and had a long relief session, lol. He’s 12 this month and drinks a lot of water. Had some concerning kidney labs which I have to have rechecked. So poor guy, he was probably thirsty and needing to go, but he hung in there!

Dog is 16 now. Sometimes he appears confused. About an hour ago DD was taking him out, as in opening the door and walking onto the deck with him, and he came with her, walked all the way to the steps and then ran back inside and peed on a pad! I don't mind picking up the pads, just don't want it getting into the wood floor.

Diapers are out for him as he's the anxiety guy who gets scared and snaps! He has to be sedated for grooming and needs a pill just to get in the car with us. He'd probably bite if I tried to get a diaper on him.

On the other side, I do have to diaper the youngest of my old cats and have been doing it for years! I use baby diapers, cut a hole for his tail and tape it up with the clear tape. When it gets wet or dirty he sits in the bathroom and waits for me. At first I got scratched up, but we are on the same page now. I resorted to this after he ruined an Ethan Allen area rug and since I didn't see it fast enough it stained the floor underneath. Since then, new flooring laid. Expensive lesson! Also I only use the thin and washable rugs now.

 

[Pea-n-Me]

Dog is 16 now. Sometimes he appears confused. About an hour ago DD was taking him out, as in opening the door and walking onto the deck with him, and he came with her, walked all the way to the steps and then ran back inside and peed on a pad! I don't mind picking up the pads, just don't want it getting into the wood floor.

Diapers are out for him as he's the anxiety guy who gets scared and snaps! He has to be sedated for grooming and needs a pill just to get in the car with us. He'd probably bite if I tried to get a diaper on him.

On the other side, I do have to diaper the youngest of my old cats and have been doing it for years! I use baby diapers, cut a hole for his tail and tape it up with the clear tape. When it gets wet or dirty he sits in the bathroom and waits for me. At first I got scratched up, but we are on the same page now. I resorted to this after he ruined an Ethan Allen area rug and since I didn't see it fast enough it stained the floor underneath. Since then, new flooring laid. Expensive lesson! Also I only use the thin and washable rugs now.

Wow! You do love your pets! I give you a lot of credit for accommodating them! (And in thinking about it, it can be said of so many of us here.) We’ve done similar things. One of our Shepherds couldn’t walk in the rear (well, two, actually) and DS and I used to carry her out front every morning on a beach towel when DH got up and try to stand her, express her bladder, then tickle her butt so she’d poop on demand, otherwise she was incontinent. Often we had to take her up into the tub afterward, too, for a wash down. It was a lot, and actually why we went to a smaller dog, and got Toto. (Of course, I missed my Shepherd so we rescued another!) We’ll see how it goes w Toto as he ages. He’s been such a good dog overall.

 

[Judique]

Wow! You do love your pets! I give you a lot of credit for accommodating them! (And in thinking about it, it can be said of so many of us here.) We’ve done similar things. One of our Shepherds couldn’t walk in the rear (well, two, actually) and DS and I used to carry her out front every morning on a beach towel when DH got up and try to stand her, express her bladder, then tickle her butt so she’d poop on demand, otherwise she was incontinent. Often we had to take her up into the tub afterward, too, for a wash down. It was a lot, and actually why we went to a smaller dog, and got Toto. (Of course, I missed my Shepherd so we rescued another!) We’ll see how it goes w Toto as he ages. He’s been such a good dog overall.

The way I feel is I took the responsibility for them and so long as I can do the work, I'll keep them safe and well. And I also love them and get a lot of attention back from them. DD is wonderful with them also and we share looking after them. She does it on her own when I'm traveling.

That said I'm not going to rush out and replace any of them when they leave this world, but DD may want to get another pet.

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Prayers for all pets and extra thanks with a hug to each of you, their caring human parents and companions.

 

[Snowysmom]

Read all the posts. Good thoughts and prayers for all the furry friends who are so well cared by all of you.

Good morning. My flight back was on time and we even got in a half hour early. Got into Logan at 8:09 pm and back in my condo a by 10:05 pm. I was so hungry and tired. I left the luggage emptying until yesterday. It was a great trip and I want to keep all the energy and learning with me. I need to move forward in a good way. I have also decided to make a decision to retire in 2026. Going back to work today will be chaos and stress that I don't want or need. But I am going to address it in a positive way and do what I can do and leave the rest for tomorrow. Tomorrow is another day and always will be. I went wedding dress shopping with Kate, her mother, and her best friend. It was interesting. She did get a lovely dress and we all agreed on it. It made me realize I am not really part of the whole process, her mother is really keeping it mostly for her and Kate. That is fine because they are mom and daughter. This is not like when Kenny got married the first time so I am just staying on the sidelines and taking an attitude of tell me where to be when and I will try to get there. Before my trip I would have been a bit upset but now I am just letting things go and letting it be. I have attached a couple of pics. One is the inside of Chapel in the Rocks. The red rocks picture is a bit hazy as they were doing controlled forest burns.

Off to a chaotic day at work. Have a nice Monday.

 

[PollyannaMom]

The red rocks picture is a bit hazy as they were doing controlled forest burns.

Still a really great shot! Glad you had a good trip and no hassles getting home.

 

[PollyannaMom]

Glad Toto was found safe and sound, @Pea-n-Me!

Diesel is getting a little braver:

 

[lynxstch]

@PollyannaMom He's coming around slowly but surely, yay!

@Snowysmom I love the new attitude you came home with from your tip. I'm so happy for you!

Cold and windy again, high temp will be 46. Calling for rain tomorrow. I just went in the shed and put a big comforter on the floor for the cats. There are 2 big boxes in there, but sometimes they like to be in the bigger space. I also put heavy plastic over the window to keep out more cold. Put the cover over the tractor and a heavy blanket on top, because I know they like to climb on it. Put the good deck chairs in there and put the older ones on the deck. I will put plastic around the bottom so I can put the dry food dish and water dish under there so it's sheltered. A couple of them use the cat house if and when they feel like it. It's all I can ask for.

Lily goes for her MRI today, I hope they don't find what they expect to find, but at least it's something they can treat if it is.

I'm hoping Dave doesn't decide to come today, because I don't want to stand out in the cold.

I'd rather stay inside where it's warm and work on vacation plans, lol

Have a good day everyone

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Huge hug dear Snowysmom. I am so proud of you! Joy and peace extra to you always. The same to each of you, my Quacker family, you know that. Happy Monday everyone.

 

[Snowysmom]

@flyingdumbo127 Hope things are moving along for you in a positive way.

Lynn Hope all goes well for Lily and Summer. Stay warm.

PollyannaMom Diesel is very handsome. I hope he is getting more comfortable in his new home.

Good morning. It is 32 here now with temps heading into the low 40s. Yesterday was so cold with the wind. I made a pot of soup for suppers this week. I was determined to not be stressed when playing catch up at work. I focused, did things one thing at a time, and did not get stressed. I got alot done, still alot to go, but I am not crazed because I keep thinking I have 6 hours to get things done and then do more the next day. If they don't like it then have someone do my work when I am out. Today I may walk at the lake.

Have a nice day.

 

[Judique]

Good morning, it is nippy here today.

I have a dental cleaning later this morning, but meanwhile I'm buying Disney gift cards at Target online to help pay my DVC dues, which should be posted any day now.

I don't have a Red card so missing out on a bit of the deal, but that's okay. Using a card that gives 2% so effectively missing 2.5%, but saving 12%. It all helps. Years ago I had a red card and rarely, maybe never used it, so one day I decided to use it and found it closed. I didn't let them reopen, as I knew it would sit. Now, with a Target closer, it makes more sense but is just another bill to pay so probably not going to bother.

There is a Target not far so yesterday I dropped by and picked up canned dog food (that Dog actually eats) and some stove top cream cleaner for my new stove. Used the target gift cards I had collected to pay. The sooner I spend them the better.

They seem to be allowing up to ten cards, so that's a nice dent in my DVC debt for dues. This offer is good all this week.

Son & DiL are hosting Thanksgiving this year. I've been asked to bring pies. This year he wants Lemon Meringue and Pecan. I may fudge on the pecan and get one at Costco. Meanwhile older DD wants me to make a bunch of things she likes. I'm sticking with pie.

 

[lynxstch]

Good morning. Went down to 29 overnight, high today will be 44. Maybe showers this afternoon. So far winds are very mild compared to what they've been the last few days. Still too cold for Dave to do the steps, hoping tomorrow or Thursday will be warm enough.

Lily's MRI showed nothing. No tumor, no abnormalities, and they have no idea what the next step will be. There has to be some cause for all of her issues, but so far no one has been able to narrow it down. It sounds just like the issues Summer had. All these problems and no solutions.

I had a weird Fed Ex issue yesterday. A Walmart pkg was shipped on Saturday, said arriving Monday. I get a text saying my pkg has arrived, look on the front porch, no pkg. Look on the back deck, no pkg. Go next door (both sides) and no pkg at either of their doors. I go back and look at the text at the picture of the delivery. It shows a brick garage with a white door, chain link fence showing to the side of the garage. I don't have a garage, my neighbors don't have garages, and no one has chain link fences. I call Fed Ex to report the issue and they open a ticket to check into it. I call Walmart and after an hour on hold, I get a manager who says if it doesn't show up in 48 hours, they'll issue a refund.

2 different people from Fed Ex called, asking more questions, color of house, is it one story or 2, etc. About an hour later, I was in the bedroom and I saw the mail carrier walking up the front steps with a pkg. Except that I have no pkgs coming through the post office. He knocks (very unusual). I open the door and see that he's holding a Fed Ex pkg. I asked how he ended up with it. He said he saw a pkg sitting on the ground 2 streets away. Stopped to see what the label said, and saw my name and address so he picked it up and brought it to me. He said he found another Fed Ex pkg 2 weeks ago, just sitting on top of the 3 mail boxes that were knocked down in that accident a few weeks ago. He also brought that one to the customer.

I hit redial on the last Fed Ex call and got the guy in their main office in WV. Told him what was going on. He sounded shocked and said he would take immediate action on his end with the driver. In 25 years, I've never had a pkg misdelivered by Fed Ex. Post office, yes, UPS, yes, but never Fed Ex. I get Fed Ex pkgs several times a month, and they all know my house. That driver needs to be fired. He's just leaving pkgs wherever he feels like it. I also saw a Fed Ex box truck speeding up and down the road several times yesterday and reported that to them also.

Off to gather the trash, clean out the fridge and wash the shelves off. Need to make a grocery list even though we are waiting till after the movie on Friday.

Have a good day everyone.

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Thanks dear Snowysmom. One task or step at a time is the way to go my friend.

Dear Judique, my Dad and I have Red Cards. When shopping in store, immediately after checking out, we go to Customer Service to make the full payment. With an online order, we get to the store shortly after all our items have arrived. For us, this works well because we get the savings and don't need to be concerned about another monthly bill.

Hug, dear Lynn. I'm so sorry you continue to have less than easy delivery experiences Wishing you extra peace today. Prayers for Lily and Summer.

Tuesday joy to all.

 

[Pea-n-Me]

I never quite understood how the Target thing with the gift cards and red card works. (I’m not a regular Target shopper, I prefer WalMart, but I will go in on occasion; DD likes it more than I do.) Can you explain to me like a I’m a two year old how you save with your Disney bills that way @Judique? Thanks in advance. When you have time.

Lynn, thank you, from the s! Yes, FedEx must have a really crappy driver in that area. I hope they can figure it out! Happy for good MRI results, but I know it’s frustrating trying to figure out next steps.

I had a busy day yesterday, I had a physical and had to drop off a specimen to the lab, then went grocery shopping for a meal we’re making tonight. Saw the NP instead of my doctor this time and she was good. A little sad to learn my PCP is winding down her career, and only going to be there very part time now. I asked the NP if I should be looking around for a new one and she said no, that since my next physical w the doctor was scheduled for 2027 , she should be around at least until then. I’ll see my PCP in six months for a lab check though. I’ve missed her.

Most of my numbers were good except for one liver thing that we’re going to have to watch since one of the new meds I started this summer for the BC can elevate that. It had been in normal range before that. The NP gave me something for a weird rash I have and already it’s better. They asked if I wanted a flu shot and I said I think I’ll hold off right now, my body has taken a real hit this year and I’ve had so many different insults to it (which is probably why I got this rash). I need to give it a rest. I have this one spot from radiation on my chest that’s been bothering me, it’s burnt and itchy and doesn’t seem to be getting any better, and under my breast, on an incision, it’s still blistering. Hopefully those start to heal soon. Today I have to run to another test, praying for good results. Oh, and I realized that some changes I’ve had to my nails are probably from chemo. I feel like I’m falling apart!

I hope everyone has a good Tuesday.

 

[lynxstch]

FedEx must have a really crappy driver in that area.

Our normal driver is excellent, but the ones they have as 'subs' or whatever aren't.

I heard a truck outside but wasn't paying much attention. Then I saw a Fed Ex box truck flying back down my driveway. I found my Chewy orders, 2 big boxes, on the back deck (they're supposed to leave on the covered front porch). One was upside down, and one was on it's side, end of box crushed. As I suspected when I opened both boxes, I had a total of 24 damaged cans of cat food (that's one entire tray if you add them all up.) I had to call Chewy and file a complaint about delivery and get a refund of $18.72. Then I called Fed Ex and complained about the driver. I suspect it's the same driver who was speeding up and down the road yesterday. First of all, they aren't supposed to pull into driveways. Secondly, I didn't give him, permission to use my lawn to turn around in before going back down the driveway. I'm glad I kept that guys cell phone # so I could report this driver. They're doing another investigation.

 

[Judique]

I never quite understood how the Target thing with the gift cards and red card works. (I’m not a regular Target shopper, I prefer WalMart, but I will go in on occasion; DD likes it more than I do.) Can you explain to me like a I’m a two year old how you save with your Disney bills that way @Judique? Thanks in advance. When you have time.

Lynn, thank you, from the s! Yes, FedEx must have a really crappy driver in that area. I hope they can figure it out! Happy for good MRI results, but I know it’s frustrating trying to figure out next steps.

I had a busy day yesterday, I had a physical and had to drop off a specimen to the lab, then went grocery shopping for a meal we’re making tonight. Saw the NP instead of my doctor this time and she was good. A little sad to learn my PCP is winding down her career, and only going to be there very part time now. I asked the NP if I should be looking around for a new one and she said no, that since my next physical w the doctor was scheduled for 2027 , she should be around at least until then. I’ll see my PCP in six months for a lab check though. I’ve missed her.

Most of my numbers were good except for one liver thing that we’re going to have to watch since one of the new meds I started this summer for the BC can elevate that. It had been in normal range before that. The NP gave me something for a weird rash I have and already it’s better. They asked if I wanted a flu shot and I said I think I’ll hold off right now, my body has taken a real hit this year and I’ve had so many different insults to it (which is probably why I got this rash). I need to give it a rest. I have this one spot from radiation on my chest that’s been bothering me, it’s burnt and itchy and doesn’t seem to be getting any better, and under my breast, on an incision, it’s still blistering. Hopefully those start to heal soon. Today I have to run to another test, praying for good results. Oh, and I realized that some changes I’ve had to my nails are probably from chemo. I feel like I’m falling apart!

I hope everyone has a good Tuesday.

Red card is Target's direct payment system. For example as a Target Credit Card or as Debit card tied to your checking and there's one other option that I can't remember right now. It's 5% off whatever you buy using that card. Except they do creative accounting with the 'deal' and you get 4.5% off plus a $10 gift card. But with no deals you get a 5% discount on most stuff Target sells, to include Disney gift cards.

First of all, this week only, Target has a 'buy a gift card for $100, get a $10 target gift card' offer up to Nov 22. If you have a red card you get your balance reduced by $4.50 plus you get the Target Gift Card. So, $95.50 buys you $100 gift card plus $10 Target gift card. (I have no red card so I pay $100, but get 2% for my Navy Federal Flagship card.

This is a Target Circle offer, so you can join that free at Target.com/circle. You can also see the weekly ads on the Target.com website with the promo.

You can buy it online and get egift cards for both gift cards. I'm using a credit card that gives 2% back. It took about 4 minutes to process.

You can also do it in store, at least once. Reports for online is up to 10 offers are being filled. No one I know is doing it instore. The tricky part is keeping up with the egift cards. For Disney, combine into a larger card at disneygiftcard.com. For me, I'll just pay my dues when they populate in a week or so. And I'm going to spend all Target egift cards this week.

There are a few other options for $100 gift cards such as Starbucks.

Once you are a Target Circle member (free option) the $10 offer auto populates.

For me, the Target gift cards pay for pet food at Target, or cleaning supplies or some food items. If you never shop at Target, it's probably not a good option. For me it works as I shop there for the grands and for miscellaneous items. The 'discount' is not straightforward such as buying DGC at Best Buy online with a discount from Amex.