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CarolM

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So I have some good news... I have a 10 yr old Chocolate lab (Reeses) that developed a cancerous mammary tumor. When I took her to the vet, it was very depressing because they didn’t think she would survive the surgery to remove the cancer. Her tumor was too “vascular”... She didn’t have any sick symptoms other than the tumor so we decided not to do anything.. Yesterday, I was playing with her and when I got to looking her over I noticed that her tumor had grown so much that it was going to ulcerate or bust through her skin. So off to the vet we went... I just couldn’t put her down so we made the decision to try the surgery with less than favorable odds... I brought a Cancer free dog home today:). It is a miracle that she is here. They had to cut her from chest to lady part so she has a LONG recovery but now she has years left! I have the graphic surgical pic but I’ll just show you a less disturbing one.. God is good folks!
Oh that is fantastic news. Well done and good luck on the recovery.
 

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Hi all! :)
Weather is crazy here too. On the previous week it was springtime and then this is winter again!
I'm living in the South of France and my parents had snow, they are living between Toulouse and Montpellier, crazy!
For now we switched on the heater again… ?
Keep Warm
 

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Well yesterday was hectic, trying to get everything sorted and packed to come home with me so that I can work from home. We are officially now on lock down, and there are already people getting on each others nerves here in my complex. But then again these people have alwasy fought. But still it just makes it unpleasant.
We just had the first two deaths from the Covid-19 and both are in the Western Cape. I am sad to say though that they will not be the last. Although we have not done too badly as we now have 1000 cases and only the two deaths now so far.

I really hope that the lock down will help and that there will not be too many deaths. I think that the problem will be that once the covid-19 hits our townships (which are the informal settlements and homes for the poorer people) that the cases will climb astronomically and there will be many more deaths.

So sad really.

On a better note, The sun is shining and as soon as I am done with my work load today, I can relax and go and work in my garden. Which I have been waiting all week to be able to do.

I really love working in my garden and will now have plenty of time to be able to do so.

Yay me.

Stay Safe everyone and chat soon.
 

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If I take the flash off, it’s too dark to take the picture:-(...
Sometimes I can catch reflecting light with our household lights and sunshine. I'll bet Mark can give you better pointers though. I just use my cell phone and really don't know how to set even that camera. I just know that using the flash won't capture pictures of light. But here you go with the first version of Joe's understanding of dogs. There'll probably be more knowing Joe. I could tell he wasn't totally satisfied so he'll do more because he wants to. Since he's homebound, doing this helped him.0326201812~2.jpg
 

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Sometimes I can catch reflecting light with our household lights and sunshine. I'll bet Mark can give you better pointers though. I just use my cell phone and really don't know how to set even that camera. I just know that using the flash won't capture pictures of light. But here you go with the first version of Joe's understanding of dogs. There'll probably be more knowing Joe. I could tell he wasn't totally satisfied so he'll do more because he wants to. Since he's homebound, doing this helped him.View attachment 288965
Oh I love it. Tell Joe that I said that he definitely needs to do a few more, As I agree it is just not right. Hint hint hint. ;);)
 

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Oh I love it. Tell Joe that I said that he definitely needs to do a few more, As I agree it is just not right. Hint hint hint. ;);)
I let him see all this and he was so happy. Of course he already thinks he's the world's greatest artist but always needs to see it. We'll see what I can nudge him into next.?
 

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Sometimes I can catch reflecting light with our household lights and sunshine. I'll bet Mark can give you better pointers though. I just use my cell phone and really don't know how to set even that camera. I just know that using the flash won't capture pictures of light. But here you go with the first version of Joe's understanding of dogs. There'll probably be more knowing Joe. I could tell he wasn't totally satisfied so he'll do more because he wants to. Since he's homebound, doing this helped him.View attachment 288965
He's got a great sense of humor. I especially love the parrot on the fence laughing! And the chain link detail. My gosh!
 

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He's got a great sense of humor. I especially love the parrot on the fence laughing! And the chain link detail. My gosh!
He's very special. He really can't read above a third grade level. He knows sign language also but none of that actually helps. It takes pictures, patience, and what I call a bad game of charades to help him understand. Once he understands it comes out in his paintings. Hearing aids won't help because the hearing center of his brain was destroyed by the measles virus. By the grace of God we still have him.
 

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Sometimes I can catch reflecting light with our household lights and sunshine. I'll bet Mark can give you better pointers though. I just use my cell phone and really don't know how to set even that camera. I just know that using the flash won't capture pictures of light. But here you go with the first version of Joe's understanding of dogs. There'll probably be more knowing Joe. I could tell he wasn't totally satisfied so he'll do more because he wants to. Since he's homebound, doing this helped him.View attachment 288965
OH I LOVE IT!! I think we are the birds taking any kind of entertainment we can get!!! That’s so funny!!!! I’m Printing it now for my album!!!!
 

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He's very special. He really can't read above a third grade level. He knows sign language also but none of that actually helps. It takes pictures, patience, and what I call a bad game of charades to help him understand. Once he understands it comes out in his paintings. Hearing aids won't help because the hearing center of his brain was destroyed by the measles virus. By the grace of God we still have him.

He IS a gift!!!
 

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OH I LOVE IT!! I think we are the birds taking any kind of entertainment we can get!!! That’s so funny!!!! I’m Printing it now for my album!!!!
It took me several days to actually "get" the red white and blue toilet paper one. He's hilarious. I'm so glad you like it But I think he was unsatisfied with his version of Cinder. I'll work with him a bit. His paintings sell so it won't matter. Dog lovers would enjoy them. His favorite pet is a cat.?
 

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Sometimes I can catch reflecting light with our household lights and sunshine. I'll bet Mark can give you better pointers though. I just use my cell phone and really don't know how to set even that camera. I just know that using the flash won't capture pictures of light. But here you go with the first version of Joe's understanding of dogs. There'll probably be more knowing Joe. I could tell he wasn't totally satisfied so he'll do more because he wants to. Since he's homebound, doing this helped him.View attachment 288965

Wow! Another masterpiece. He could sell these to newspapers or National Lampoon!
 

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Wow! Another masterpiece. He could sell these to newspapers or National Lampoon!
I know...he actually has sold to newspapers but has to be kept on a tight leash?. He paints what he thinks and his "disability" can get him into real trouble. That's one reason why I'm kind of glad for this shut down. I can keep him safer from those people that have let this virus take over their humanity.
 

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Good afternoon/evening all.
I have so many posts to read! My brother has been our priority and it's been hard to think about or concentrate on anything else for so long.
I do hope everyone here is OK and weathering out the Covid 19 storm, I have been thinking of you all and hoping you are all well. It is a very scary situation for the world.
I'll try to catch up with your posts.
Speak soon x
 

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Hi again managed to get up to speed with you all.
I am so glad not to read that anyone has the virus and that you are all well.

Our schools are shut so I'm home all day. I have to visit the local Aldi store every couple of days to stock up with Lola's food, because the weeds aren't grown enough yet. I don't take too long about it though and scurry back home asap. It wouldn't surprise me if I've had the virus having had 3 different coughs since end of October, but as we can't be tested yet I'm not taking chances. We aren't even supposed to visit our own families but there are families in my street who seem to be carrying on as normal with people coming and going all the time.

My brother starts radiotherapy next week and I have had to stay away from him for a while which is hard because he needs the stimulation and company - but he doesn't need covid 19 so best to stay away. He is still confused and blissfully unaware of how ill he is. The steroids he is on have been making him very anxious and agitated so he has to be sedated a few times but the docs have now reviewed and changed his meds so hopefully he will be calmer. It is very sad to see him so stressed.

The weather has been beautiful but still chilly in the mornings and evening for the last week which is great but means the nasty neighbours who aren't working now, are in the garden effing and blinding most of the day.:( Still - there are worse things to worry about now.

Lola is well and 'self isolating' for most of the time - he loves his cosy house.
I put him on the grass yesterday afternoon as it was very warm but he panicked and moved faster than he has for a long time and went straight back indoors into his den. ?
He is eating well but only if it is left inside his door!

I'll should be able to pop in more often now so hopefully will speak to you soon.
 

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It took me several days to actually "get" the red white and blue toilet paper one. He's hilarious. I'm so glad you like it But I think he was unsatisfied with his version of Cinder. I'll work with him a bit. His paintings sell so it won't matter. Dog lovers would enjoy them. His favorite pet is a cat.?
I have enjoyed everything he paints.. it tells a great story with humor ..and all from his paintbrush... it’s nothing short of spectacular!
 

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