C and I are hoping to go somewhere warm at the end of February. We figure by then we will be standing on the cusp of suidical tendencies brought on by snow, snow, and more snow. (Yes, I ski, I like it, but I would be happy if the snow stayed in the mountains and the roads were clear). For almost a year we have talked about Belize and we think we are going to go for it. I am praying my tax return will come back in time. Here is what we are thinking of doing: (plus the addition of a few other nights)
http://www.islandexpeditions.com/ie-tripdesc-maya-reef-explorer.html
Monday, December 14, 2009
Friday, December 11, 2009
Such a Good Girl
Yesterday I came home to a dog with a poopy butt*. Gross! But, the good news is...there wasn't a huge mess all over my house. THANK YOU PET DOOR!!! So, Kona got to take a bath. I drew the water, laid out the towels and went to get my dog. I led her to the bathroom and she walked into the tub all my herself, with no prodding, pushing, or directing necessary. Such a good girl!!! I guess those weekly baths I gave her as a puppy really paid off. Now she is clean, super soft, and smells good.
*I have no doubt that this incidence happened because Kona got into her dog food bag the day before and gorged herself sleepy.
*I have no doubt that this incidence happened because Kona got into her dog food bag the day before and gorged herself sleepy.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Hand-Pressing Flash Light
C gave me an awesome flash light to keep in my car that doesn't require batteries. All you have to do to keep the light going is press a hand lever. Here are the top 3 reasons why you should buy this flash light according to the packaging:
1. The product is a new science and technology product and made with high and new science and technology. It can illuminate only placing it in rhythm.
2. No need any power no environmental pollution. Low noise and health. Comparing with common torch, it can be several times on lift.
3. Con stantly using this health torch, it can benefit to your palm, arm and shoulder stretching and blood circulation, so as to let your hands relax and brain clever, hand and brain coor dinate and promote your brain memory and health composition.
Please note that the spaces in con stantly and coor dinate are intentional!
1. The product is a new science and technology product and made with high and new science and technology. It can illuminate only placing it in rhythm.
2. No need any power no environmental pollution. Low noise and health. Comparing with common torch, it can be several times on lift.
3. Con stantly using this health torch, it can benefit to your palm, arm and shoulder stretching and blood circulation, so as to let your hands relax and brain clever, hand and brain coor dinate and promote your brain memory and health composition.
Please note that the spaces in con stantly and coor dinate are intentional!
Just Seconds
Taking just two more seconds to look both ways before you crossed the road may have spared your life. If you had taken just two more seconds your family wouldn't be grieving. If you had taken just two more seconds my family would be enjoying a warm resting family vacation instead of feeling victimized, sad and stressed.
Please...everyone...s-l-o-w d-o-w-n and take just two more seconds.
It is amazing how just a couple seconds can change lives forever.
Please...everyone...s-l-o-w d-o-w-n and take just two more seconds.
It is amazing how just a couple seconds can change lives forever.
No Pain!
For years my mom has had intense pain from trigeminal neuralgia. Here is a pretty accurate description of the disorder:
"TN is a neuropathic disorder of one or both of the trigeminal nerves. Its nickname is "the suicide disease" because it causes one of the most severe pains that a human being can experience, and is not easily controlled or cured. It causes episodes of intense pain in any or all of the following: the ear, eye, lips, nose, scalp, forehead, teeth or jaw on one side of the face.[2] It is estimated that 1 in 15,000 people suffer from trigeminal neuralgia, although the actual figure may be significantly higher due to frequent misdiagnosis. TN usually develops after the age of 50, more commonly in females, although there have been cases with patients being as young as three years of age [3].
TN brings about stabbing, mind-numbing, electric shock-like pain from just a finger's glance of the cheek or spontaneously without any stimulation by the patient. Cold wind, high pitched sounds,loud noise such as concerts or crowds, chewing, talking, can aggravate the condition, and for the worst cases, even smiling or a scarf or the wind or hair on the side of the face is too much to bear."
Over a month ago Mom had gamma knife surgery in the hope that the pain would subside. During gamma knife surgery the neurosurgeon identifies the trigeminal nerve and zaps the sucker with a laser. The laser causes scaring on the nerve which inhibits its ability to send pain signals to the brain. It can take months to see results...but for my mom...IT WAS INSTANT! She is now off all the meds we was taking to mediate the pain and she is back to her old witty self again. Being on 3 anti-seizure meds has a way of dulling your mind. I am so thankful, I hope beyond hope that the results are permanent.
"TN is a neuropathic disorder of one or both of the trigeminal nerves. Its nickname is "the suicide disease" because it causes one of the most severe pains that a human being can experience, and is not easily controlled or cured. It causes episodes of intense pain in any or all of the following: the ear, eye, lips, nose, scalp, forehead, teeth or jaw on one side of the face.[2] It is estimated that 1 in 15,000 people suffer from trigeminal neuralgia, although the actual figure may be significantly higher due to frequent misdiagnosis. TN usually develops after the age of 50, more commonly in females, although there have been cases with patients being as young as three years of age [3].
TN brings about stabbing, mind-numbing, electric shock-like pain from just a finger's glance of the cheek or spontaneously without any stimulation by the patient. Cold wind, high pitched sounds,loud noise such as concerts or crowds, chewing, talking, can aggravate the condition, and for the worst cases, even smiling or a scarf or the wind or hair on the side of the face is too much to bear."
Over a month ago Mom had gamma knife surgery in the hope that the pain would subside. During gamma knife surgery the neurosurgeon identifies the trigeminal nerve and zaps the sucker with a laser. The laser causes scaring on the nerve which inhibits its ability to send pain signals to the brain. It can take months to see results...but for my mom...IT WAS INSTANT! She is now off all the meds we was taking to mediate the pain and she is back to her old witty self again. Being on 3 anti-seizure meds has a way of dulling your mind. I am so thankful, I hope beyond hope that the results are permanent.
I almost killed my dog...again!
A few weeks ago I met C for drinks at the Elk. I had just gotten home from a business trip so I had left my computer bag by the front door. I forgot, however, that I had a bottle of Kodi's rymadyl in my bag. There were approximately 20 75mg pills of rimadyl. The great thing about rymadyl is that it is quick dissolving and tastes good to dogs. The terrible thing about rymadyl is that it is quick dissolving and tastes good to dogs.
Kona helped herself, removing the bottle cap, to the entire bottle of rymadyl. When we got home I noticed the empty bottle laying in the middle of the living room floor. C wanted to give her epicac and make her throw up, but I am an over protective doggy Mom (when I am not accidentally killing my dog) so off we went to pet emergency.
They slowly explained to me how my dog could die from organ failure, etc..etc..etc.. I just wanted them to hurry up and make her puke. Spare me the explanation and get to work!!! It turns out that they put eye drops that contain a morphine derivative in their eyes to make them puke. We were told it would be about a half hour wait while Kona puked her guts out. About ten minutes into the wait here comes wriggling Kona running across the waiting room. She had some how escaped from vet tech and made a break for it. Can't say I blamed her!
After Kona puked up some large amounts of brown gruel we met with the vet again. The vet wanted to keep her overnight for "hospitalization" so they could monitor her organ function. The put together an estimate for me and it was (drum roll please).....$800. Are you F#$KING KIDDING ME!!! So home we went after paying $134. I was advised to give her some Pepcid so she doesn't get a stomach ulcer. I stopped at the drug store on the way home and got 30 10mg pills for $11. The had estimated the cost of Pepcid during hospitalization to be $66 for two pills.
After all this it seems like Kona if healthy and happy. I guess only time will tell if any damage was done to her organs. So far she has seemed very resilient...hopefully that will continue.
Kona helped herself, removing the bottle cap, to the entire bottle of rymadyl. When we got home I noticed the empty bottle laying in the middle of the living room floor. C wanted to give her epicac and make her throw up, but I am an over protective doggy Mom (when I am not accidentally killing my dog) so off we went to pet emergency.
They slowly explained to me how my dog could die from organ failure, etc..etc..etc.. I just wanted them to hurry up and make her puke. Spare me the explanation and get to work!!! It turns out that they put eye drops that contain a morphine derivative in their eyes to make them puke. We were told it would be about a half hour wait while Kona puked her guts out. About ten minutes into the wait here comes wriggling Kona running across the waiting room. She had some how escaped from vet tech and made a break for it. Can't say I blamed her!
After Kona puked up some large amounts of brown gruel we met with the vet again. The vet wanted to keep her overnight for "hospitalization" so they could monitor her organ function. The put together an estimate for me and it was (drum roll please).....$800. Are you F#$KING KIDDING ME!!! So home we went after paying $134. I was advised to give her some Pepcid so she doesn't get a stomach ulcer. I stopped at the drug store on the way home and got 30 10mg pills for $11. The had estimated the cost of Pepcid during hospitalization to be $66 for two pills.
After all this it seems like Kona if healthy and happy. I guess only time will tell if any damage was done to her organs. So far she has seemed very resilient...hopefully that will continue.
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