Cowboy here. Currently we're on the east coast, have a medical consultation with a team of medics over the next few days. Sar will have surgery @ 3rd week of November - before Thanksgiving - in a major trauma center that has been successful dealing with her particular gastro-intestinal needs. If all goes well her hospital stay should be brief. A week of recuperation at a friend's home and then back to the west coast.
In the interim, my wife has been "doing her own thing." If I don't have to leave the house too early I make her breakfast - eggs or pancakes - something filling and healthy. If left on her own, the imp will consume a full pot of coffee, eat a half gallon of ice cream or a box of twinkies for breakfast. When I ask her what she ate, she gets that innocent look on her face and lies through her teeth. When I ask if she's telling the truth, she says "maybe." I let her know her "safe status" will soon be over. The woman laughs.
She wants a puppy - preferably 2 - for Christmas. Her Rott and Mastiff are getting up there in years and Sar wants to start training new pups to take over when the other 2 retire. I'm giving this serious consideration. I'll contact the breeders where we got SweetPea and BullyBoy and see if they are expecting litters that will be ready for adoption around the holidays. Puppies in the house make for good entertainment but a lot of work. Sar's been through a lot this past year; if this will make her happy, it's worth serious thought. The downside is that she may not be strong enough by Christmas to start dealing with the demands of training fast-growing pups. Rotts and Mastiffs are known for their strength and stubborness.
Some of you have asked about our good friends David and Bull. David is in the Solomons helping the relief effort from recent tsunamis. Bull has a steady girlfriend. Don't know any details, met her once, very pretty.
The imp has been climbing stairs. If she thinks this will lead to climbing trees, her "safe status" will end abruptly. She's been pushing limits and so far I've given her a lot of slack. That can't last forever. I am happy to report she's been tinkering with a few unfinished stories - a few sentences here and there. Bottom line: she's a bit stronger and healthier every day. There's more healing in her future but things are looking up.
Cowboy
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Cowboy, thanks for the update.
Sar doesn't really change, I think that you would be surprised if she did.
So far your retirement seems to have brought you some grief, I hope that things start improving soon.
Please give Sar my love and tell her that her friends in England are sending her love and strength.
Love and warm hugs,
Paul. aka (zealous voyeur)
Cowboy, thank you for keeping us abreast of Sar's condition. I am having a procedure around the same time. I will be thinking of her as we both do what is necessary so we can have a much more enjoyable 2010. Blessings and strength to you as well during this time. Regards, CD
Cowboy, Thanks so much for the update. She must be feeling better to eat that stuff, lol. I can understand her wanting puppies. Thoughs and prayers are with you both.
Thanks, Cowboy, for the update. I am so happy things are looking up for the both of you. I am not a puppy person myself but if she wants two, how do you say no? As for ice cream . . . it is dairy after all and protein, if you go for the frozen custard, so let her have it! (this coming from a fellow ice cream addict . . . but only the good stuff mind you . . . phooey on that cheap stuff, Blue Bunny Cherry Chocolate Bordeaux- the absolute best, I recommend you get that for her, she will thank you profusely. Thanks again for the update. ~N
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