One Step at a Time - October 2014

[mama bear]

I just talked to her and she is ok, sort of. Her mom was a horrific addict and she had called rescue numerous times in the past. She was coming to be with Nursie on the 11th when she has her surgery.
I told her we loved her and asked of there was anything that could be done and she said no.
SO sad....makes me mad too. She is not drinking right now, and is with her father, husband and son. Her dad said this been a long time coming.....

[paulywogg]

Mama,i'm glad she's sorta o.k,thanks for keeping us updated,this just shows me how selfish addicts are,Nursie needed hed mom more than ever,but i guess her mom just didn't know how to cope,it's just awful all around,please tell Nursie i am thinking of her and wish her strength and peace,i'm glad she's not drinking,i'd be a fricken mess

[fennel]

What horrible news!

On top of everything else Nursie has going on, to lose her mom, too? It just seems so unfair.

[Dottie Belle]

What a horrible thing for Nursie. I can not imagine. Will hold her in my thoughts and prayers....((((Nursie))))

[mama bear]

I know that will mean a lot to her....

[sunshinedaisies]

OMG - I just cannot believe this - poor Nursie - so much to deal with ..... Oh gosh ..... I cannot imagine what she is going through right now - she must be totally numb ...... Mb - if you do contact her please tell her that she is in my prayers and I am sending her loving thoughts and ANYTHING I can do to help - it sounds so banal - but I just do not know what else to say .......

[Dottie Belle]

Evening all,
We picked up the foster dog today. He is getting along with our gang pretty well. Hope not too well or we will have 5 dogs....good grief....he and the last dog we got have made friends. Maybe it is 2 guys among 3 females....he is high energy and needs lots of exercise. I am going to try walking/jogging with him and doing some clicker training too. I just hope that Maddie doesn't get too attached....but they are having a good time so far...I am such a doggie sucker....

[sunshinedaisies]

Good morning everyone. Dottie - you now have five dogs ?? Wow - that is a lot to handle ! Three is more than enough for me. I have never tried the clicker training - how do you reckon it then ? Now I am not working as much I want to start training our dogs as they are not very obedient. What breeds are your dogs ? Are they rescues ?

I wonder how Nursie is this morning - I am not going to contact her as I am sure she is inundated - but gosh, I do feel for her. I really cannot imagine what she is going through ... I am glad that she has her hubs and son .....

Well, I need to get ready for work.... back later,

Hugs, Sun XXXX

[Frequent Traveler]

Morning,
My thoughts are with Nursie and thinking how I really have nothing to complain about.
Hope everyone has a good day.
FT

[mama bear]

I feel the same way FT. I may reach out to her today.
Not much else to report, so jumping into shower and out the door.
Sun - what kind of treadmill did you get??
Dots - FIVE dogs?? Hubs would kill me....

[Dottie Belle]

Morning all,
Yep 5 dogs....all rescue mutts. Sun there is a web site on clicker training. And probably some youtube videos too. It is pretty easy and the dogs pick up on it quickly.
Off to the gym. My cold is getting worse and I feel tired and stuffy..but I will go at least for the weight part since we are paying him...

[fennel]

Sorry to hear you have a cold, Dotts. You're a trooper to hit the gym!

Just had a repairman in to deal with the microwave oven that I tried to force into submission a few days ago. The part that needs replacing costs over five hundred dollars, much more money that the entire unit costs or is worth! Needless to say, I declined the repair.

I am sick of dealing with Sears, so I'm looking at other options in my area. Everything seems so skeezy and dodgy with major stores (especially Sears). They always try to con peeps into purchasing protection agreements, home warranties, etc. They make a commission on selling these policies.

I just wish I could go and purchase an appliance that the manufacturer would actually stand behind, you know?

On a happier note, Mrs. Fen and I managed to put the treadmill and bow-flex back together yesterday, so I will get back into my work out routine today.

[K9Lover]

My thoughts are with Nursie too...even though I haven't had a chance to read back yet....please know I am thinking of you and love you! :heartbeat:

Wow...Friday I totally pulled a TUCKY!!! I woke up at 8:20 and I am supposed to be at work at 7:30...I had the WORST migraine and I slept right through the alarm. In my 25+ years of working I have never, ever done that crap. I felt so bad, people at work were getting all worried. I texted them and it was no big deal but I felt so bad about it. I even texted my boss later that night to apologize again. I guess my new name can be Tucky Two. LOL

Other than that, I basically had a horrible weekend. Sierra is getting all her things lined up to move. It will probably happen within the next month. Guess I am just sad. My parents and sister are kind of going overboard checking on me, I just need to lay a cry for a bit for goodness sake!

Anyway, back later....hope you're all having a better day so far.

[mama bear]

oh K9...I am so sorry, baby....maybe you could sneak away to FLA for a few days? I am glad your family is there for you.
Tucky has reared her head....the fun begin.....She texted that she will be back on the 19th.....three days over her six weeks
and that she needs to take the 20th off......WTF????
my boss is livid and said she needs to be back on the 17th.....and taking the 20th off will be unpaid....
I am going to try to make myself go walk after work.....I have got to change up my routine and get some fitness in my life....
I texted Nursie with hearts and told her we were thinking of her and she said thank you and hugs back

[mama bear]

YAY on the treadmill and bowflex Fenny!!