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I'm going to ground this week. Food is the last thing on my mind. I need to prepare myself for Thursday when Dr. J. comes and I have to send Za-Za to "the big farm in the sky." She loved going to the farm.
 
CWS, I totally understand. I wasn't around much last week, just coming to terms with the loss of Joie. Take your time, do what you need to, hug her lots and know in your heart that this is right - she knows you love her and you don't want her to suffer any longer (nor does she want you to worry about you any more).

Big hugs coming your way. I am here by PM or email if you need to chat about it. Come back to us when you are ready.
 
Za-Za got an unexpected stay of execution tonight. A good friend called--her BIL died unexpectedly at home following surgery. My friend is flying out to BC to be with her sister (their mom is on a cruise). I'm taking her dogs (they do not kennel well). So, Za-Za is going to be with the DH until the 15/16 of March at the farm (friend's dogs do NOT like Za-Za). Right when I thought my week was planned, life threw me a curve ball. Za-Za is not in pain (the beauty of this degenerative disease) so waiting is not causing her pain. And, she is still interested in life, in control of her bladder and bowels. Eats with enthusiasm and barks at me when she wants something. I feel so awful for my friend, her sister, her sister's children (her son was the one to find him) How could I say "no" to having her dogs come to my house???? I just have to keep the one dog from eating my furniture...CRATE!!!! So I am crawling back out of my hole for a few days. The only other curve ball that might come my way is the DH is supposed to go to FL for a client mid-late March. Please don't let it be before my friend gets back and her mom gets out to BC!
 
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Za-Za got an unexpected stay of execution tonight. A good friend called--her BIL died unexpectedly at home following surgery. My friend is flying out to BC to be with her sister (their mom is on a cruise). I'm taking her dogs (they do not kennel well). So, Za-Za is going to be with the DH until the 15/16 of March at the farm (friend's dogs do NOT like Za-Za). Right when I thought my week was planned, life threw me a curve ball. Za-Za is not in pain (the beauty of this degenerative disease) so waiting is not causing her pain. And, she is still interested in life, in control of her bladder and bowels. Eats with enthusiasm and barks at me when she wants something. I feel so awful for my friend, her sister, her sister's children (her son was the one to find him) How could I say "no" to having her dogs come to my house???? I just have to keep the one dog from eating my furniture...CRATE!!!! So I am crawling back out of my hole for a few days. The only other curve ball that might come my way is the DH is supposed to go to FL for a client mid-late March. Please don't let it be before my friend gets back and her mom gets out to BC!

Hugs CW. I don't even know what else to say.
 
If I disappear for bit nothing is wrong. I'm just feeling like I'm too digital at the moment and need to take a break from here and fb. Grab a book, a real paper one, and do some reading.
 
Totally understand, PAG. Take the time you need.

I am finding I have spurts where I don't want to go near my TV, computer or cell phone. Unfortunately (or fortunately, depending on how you look at it), it usually isn't all at the same time.:wacko:

Enjoy being unplugged! :)
 
I want to apologize for my absence of late. Fret not...Nothing is wrong here at Casa de Hoot. Just the opposite. After I lost my job of 25 years due to the paper mill closing, I decided my best option was to return to school. This semester (my last) has been particularly busy. The plan is to graduate in May with an associate degree in Computer Information Technology. I have also earned certificates in networking, multimedia, security, and thanks to a new program for the long term unemployed, I have achieved Adobe certification in Photoshop, and am currently pursuing Microsoft Specialist certifications in Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook, as well as another Adobe certification in Dreamweaver. There is a progam I plan to take which, if successfully completed, will result in certification as a broadband technician.
I am also the recipient of this years Academic Excellence award from the NC Community College System and have been invited to join Phi Theta Kappa.
Not bad for an old coot looking at 60 years old next year. I just wish I had this same enthusiasm for school way back yonder in 1974. I reckon you can teach an old dog new tricks.
 
I want to apologize for my absence of late. Fret not...Nothing is wrong here at Casa de Hoot. Just the opposite. After I lost my job of 25 years due to the paper mill closing, I decided my best option was to return to school. This semester (my last) has been particularly busy. The plan is to graduate in May with an associate degree in Computer Information Technology. I have also earned certificates in networking, multimedia, security, and thanks to a new program for the long term unemployed, I have achieved Adobe certification in Photoshop, and am currently pursuing Microsoft Specialist certifications in Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook, as well as another Adobe certification in Dreamweaver. There is a progam I plan to take which, if successfully completed, will result in certification as a broadband technician.
I am also the recipient of this years Academic Excellence award from the NC Community College System and have been invited to join Phi Theta Kappa.
Not bad for an old coot looking at 60 years old next year. I just wish I had this same enthusiasm for school way back yonder in 1974. I reckon you can teach an old dog new tricks.

That's great, Hoot! Congratulations!
 
Thanks, y'all.
I appreciate that. Ain't often I get to brag on myself, but I am proud of ever'thing I have accomplished so far. Got to get all the way to the end of it though. Then comes the tricky part. Findin' gainful employment once again.
 
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