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[Maro2Bear]

Sorting, washing, cleaning and packing. Food n drinks acquired. GPS programmed. Kayak and paddles piled up. One hotel booked for Thursday night, need to locate a spot for Friday. Saturday we meet at an airport for the adventure to properly start.

 

[Pastel Tortie]

We haven’t sold our house yet but we have a showing this morning and the people that looked last Friday, want to come again this Friday. That’s good news. It’s a bit of a crazy week with the showings and our 10.5 yo Great Dane is having major surgery to remove a very large cyst or tumor (pretty sure it’s a cyst) from his hip. We had made the decision not to put him through the surgery because the incision will be a foot long. The vet did a tiny incision and drained it but then a month later the incision site busted open and it is leaking . He can’t go on like that and my sanity can’t either. He is still such an active old “man.” He still chases his tail and runs around the yard trying to catch “his” kids. The vet said his heart and lungs look great so he is confident he will do fine. We are all pretty scared though.

I understand completely. Even a routine, necessary surgical procedure on any of my pets makes me nervous.

Quality of life is absolutely important. If your Great (Dane) baby tells you not to bother asking, because he isn't slowing down anytime soon... There's really no question. They have a way of telling you they're going to fight old age (and falling apart!) with everything they have.

You know it's the right call. Knowing that isn't going to help any with your nerves until your baby comes out of surgery okay. Of course you worry... You're a mom!

 

[Pastel Tortie]

Made sure the juvenile box turtle got breakfast this morning. And by that, I mean...

Picked up and dumped out the shallow turtle pool (large plant saucer) in Junior's enclosure. Wiped it out, set it to the side.

Grabbed long metal tongs with curved ends and extracted several earthworms from under where the pool is usually. Put them into a mesh strainer (conveniently nests in a plastic bowl), set aside on bathroom counter.

Place turtle pool back in enclosure, fill with water, making sure the large plastic saucer is level so the water doesn't run over the far side of it.

Locate juvenile box turtle. Be thankful she was easy to find. Be even more thankful upon realizing she's already awake and alert, even if she hadn't gotten out of bed yet.

Notice earthworms (red wigglers) beginning to escape from the strainer. Hastily wash red wigglers off under the tap and dump wet earthworms into the middle of the turtle pool, in the enclosure.

Quickly but carefully extract box turtle from under her hide, brushing off dirt substrate stuck to her. Turn on sink faucet, adjust temperature of running water. Holding juvenile boxie with both hands, give turtle a super quick shower under the sink faucet.

Breathe sigh of relief upon noticing the earthworms are still in the turtle pool and haven't managed to escape yet.

Set boxie down in the turtle pool, facing the mass of earthworms. Snag boxie when she makes a break for the other side, turn turtle around to face earthworms again, make sure turtle sees earthworms this time, before releasing turtle in pool.

Step away from the enclosure and turn off the overhead ambient bathroom lights. Sneak closer after a few seconds and snap a couple pictures with phone.



Breathe sigh of relief that juvenile box turtle likes what's on the menu for breakfast!

 

[JoesMum]

We haven’t sold our house yet but we have a showing this morning and the people that looked last Friday, want to come again this Friday. That’s good news. It’s a bit of a crazy week with the showings and our 10.5 yo Great Dane is having major surgery to remove a very large cyst or tumor (pretty sure it’s a cyst) from his hip. We had made the decision not to put him through the surgery because the incision will be a foot long. The vet did a tiny incision and drained it but then a month later the incision site busted open and it is leaking . He can’t go on like that and my sanity can’t either. He is still such an active old “man.” He still chases his tail and runs around the yard trying to catch “his” kids. The vet said his heart and lungs look great so he is confident he will do fine. We are all pretty scared though.

Poor dog. And poor you Sending healing vibes over The Atlantic

 

[JoesMum]

What, with Brexit? Not THAT exciting of a trip... [emoji33][emoji23][emoji23]

If you’re coming to the UK then come now. God only knows what will happen on March 29th... in fact I don’t think even he knows Our politicians certainly don’t. It’s a complete farce.

Sorry Yvonne, but we are in something of a pickle (understatement) thanks to our politicians in the UK.

 

[JoesMum]

Made sure the juvenile box turtle got breakfast this morning. And by that, I mean...

Picked up and dumped out the shallow turtle pool (large plant saucer) in Junior's enclosure. Wiped it out, set it to the side.

Grabbed long metal tongs with curved ends and extracted several earthworms from under where the pool is usually. Put them into a mesh strainer (conveniently nests in a plastic bowl), set aside on bathroom counter.

Place turtle pool back in enclosure, fill with water, making sure the large plastic saucer is level so the water doesn't run over the far side of it.

Locate juvenile box turtle. Be thankful she was easy to find. Be even more thankful upon realizing she's already awake and alert, even if she hadn't gotten out of bed yet.

Notice earthworms (red wigglers) beginning to escape from the strainer. Hastily wash red wigglers off under the tap and dump wet earthworms into the middle of the turtle pool, in the enclosure.

Quickly but carefully extract box turtle from under her hide, brushing off dirt substrate stuck to her. Turn on sink faucet, adjust temperature of running water. Holding juvenile boxie with both hands, give turtle a super quick shower under the sink faucet.

Breathe sigh of relief upon noticing the earthworms are still in the turtle pool and haven't managed to escape yet.

Set boxie down in the turtle pool, facing the mass of earthworms. Snag boxie when she makes a break for the other side, turn turtle around to face earthworms again, make sure turtle sees earthworms this time, before releasing turtle in pool.

Step away from the enclosure and turn off the overhead ambient bathroom lights. Sneak closer after a few seconds and snap a couple pictures with phone.

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Breathe sigh of relief that juvenile box turtle likes what's on the menu for breakfast!

What a palaver! Well done though

 

[JoesMum]

Good afternooning all. It was a more testing morning than expected. Let’s just say that the behaviour of some youngsters is explained when you meet those who parent them Both exasperating and very sad simultaneously.

Both the Assistant Principal and I felt like we needed a stiff drink by the end of it. I bought chocolate on the way home!

 

[Momof4]

We haven’t sold our house yet but we have a showing this morning and the people that looked last Friday, want to come again this Friday. That’s good news. It’s a bit of a crazy week with the showings and our 10.5 yo Great Dane is having major surgery to remove a very large cyst or tumor (pretty sure it’s a cyst) from his hip. We had made the decision not to put him through the surgery because the incision will be a foot long. The vet did a tiny incision and drained it but then a month later the incision site busted open and it is leaking . He can’t go on like that and my sanity can’t either. He is still such an active old “man.” He still chases his tail and runs around the yard trying to catch “his” kids. The vet said his heart and lungs look great so he is confident he will do fine. We are all pretty scared though.

Sending you good vibes!!

 

[Momof4]

Sorting, washing, cleaning and packing. Food n drinks acquired. GPS programmed. Kayak and paddles piled up. One hotel booked for Thursday night, need to locate a spot for Friday. Saturday we meet at an airport for the adventure to properly start.

Have you told us where?

I’m guessing the Carolina’s?

 

[Momof4]

One of our guinea pigs died yesterday. We got him from a rescue 4.5yrs ago and he was just a little peanut.

 

[Momof4]

Good afternooning all. It was a more testing morning than expected. Let’s just say that the behaviour of some youngsters is explained when you meet those who parent them Both exasperating and very sad simultaneously.

Both the Assistant Principal and I felt like we needed a stiff drink by the end of it. I bought chocolate on the way home!

It’s so sad. It’s hard, you can only hope the best for them as they turn into adults.

 

[Pastel Tortie]

One of our guinea pigs died yesterday. We got him from a rescue 4.5yrs ago and he was just a little peanut.

I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm sure he was special to you and your family, and I know you'll miss him.

 

[Pastel Tortie]

Have you told us where?

I’m guessing the Carolina’s?

Well, @Maro2Bear hasn't said in so many words, exactly... Perhaps he sort of deflected it when a guess or two got close?

 

[ZEROPILOT]

Hi Ed good to see you and Suki.
She is such a daddy's girl isn't she?

Yes she is

 

[ZEROPILOT]

Hello, you two gorgeous things! How are you?

Fine
You mean Suki is SO CUTE that it makes me bearable?

 

[ZEROPILOT]

Hi Ed and Suki!

Nice of you both to pop in

She sleeps all day and wants to play in the evening

 

[ZEROPILOT]

Hello Suki and I. How are ya'll doin?

Good enough.
Just the usual issues. So nothing to complain about.

 

[TriciaStringer]

One of our guinea pigs died yesterday. We got him from a rescue 4.5yrs ago and he was just a little peanut.

So sorry. It’s so hard to lose a pet.

 

[Maro2Bear]

Have you told us where?

I’m guessing the Carolina’s?

The bow of my kayak will be heading south, southwest. But, we arent using SW airlines...

 

[Maro2Bear]

One of our guinea pigs died yesterday. We got him from a rescue 4.5yrs ago and he was just a little peanut.

Sorry to hear. So sad...