Thanks moon_beam

I was able to get the first kind of cleaner and he got 2 antibiotic shots that will last 2 weeks to the tune af about 60.00 (87.00 tootal including the cleaner) more than I wanted to spend, but worth it. I'm not going down the same sorrrowful path with Tang that I did Tom It's just his left ear. I check his right one regularly, but it rarely requires cleaning.

IT has beem mostly sunny today, if chilly in the 50s. It looks a little overcast now, but still supposed to have clear skies tomorrow when I'm OC. I'm hoping it will be uneventful.


TTT

Hi Tracy...Just stopping by to say hello and to see how little Tang's visit went today. That's good that you could get the original ear cleaner. Maybe the antibiotic shots will clear it up.

A frost advisory is out for our area for tomorrow morning. I hope we have a mild winter, but I doubt we will since the weather has been so crazy everywhere this year.

Tracy, I hope you and furbabies have a pleasant and fun evening....You all are in my thoughts and prayers........TTFN

LoveMyMickey

Hi, Tracy, thank you so much for sharing with us how little Tang's doctor's visit went today. Joining LoveMyMickey in that I, too, am glad you were able to get the original ear cleaning solution for your little boy. It's no fun when medication adds to the "misery" of a daily ritual. Were you by any chance able to exchange the "new" solution for the preferred one - - or at least got a discount for it? Also hope the antibiotics will help. As you know the ear is an excellent breeding ground for infections. Please let us know how things go with your little Tang. He has been through a lot in his short life, and now he is so o o o o blessed to have you for his Forever Dad, Theresa for his sister, and your beloved Sir Thomas for his brother.

I hope you and your precious fur tribe are having a very peaceful and blissful evening, my friend. Please know you, your precious Theresa and little Tang are in my thoughts and prayers, and am looking forward to sharing your news.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Thanks LoveMyMickey. moon_beam

I thought about trying to get a discount or exchange. But they have a sign that clearly says NO RETURNS on medicines. And they waived the registration fees on both his and Theresa's wellness plans. So I didn't want to push my luck. I'll just have to budget a little more this week. Thank goodness for getting paid weekly. I'm a little worried about him as he has been low energy since we got home. Choosing to stay mostly on the back of the easy chair. He naps there alot but ususlly perks up in the evenings. Following me around and "chatting" with me while I shower. This time he didn't - I was able to coax him to do so after the fact though. I'm hoping it is just the antibiotics sapping his energy; I know they do that to me. Will post more later....


TTT

Hi, Tracy, sending you, your precious Theresa and little Tang "good morning" greetings. I, too, hope your little boy is temporarily contending with "post-injection" blues. I hope he is feeling much perkier this morning. I do so understand your concern for him.

Just something for you to think about, if you haven't already: When each of my furkids joined the angels I took their left over meds to the vet, for which they were very grateful. They couldn't give me a "refund" nor could they re-dispense them home for other patients. BUT they can use them for the patients while they are there on the hospital premises. It's just a thought. This way, perhaps, the ear drops won't be going to waste. Also, the FDA has put into place new regulations about disposing of controlled substances and medications, so returning the unused med to the vet will take that responsibility from you. It's just a thought - - for whatever it may be worth. I can certainly understand your desire to not press your luck, but perhaps sometime you may want to inquire with the vet. I discussed this with our vet directly - - not with the reception folks. Also bear in mind that they HAVE to post a sign, BUT there is always room allowed for individual agreements between the customer and the treating vet. AND you never know until you ask.

I hope today will be a very pleasant one for you and your precious fur kids, my friend. Please know you, your precious Theresa and little Tang are in my thoughts and prayers, and always look forward to sharing your news.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Thank you moon_beam

Tang seems to be doing much better today; following me all around as I did my laundry early this mornng. He's napping on the back of the chair now, but that's normal for this time of day. The idea of letting the vet have the meds back for in-house use is not a bad idea. Assuming they would do that. I probably could have had a little knocked off my my bill given my relationship with them, but that train has left the station so no point fretting about it now. Not a cloud in the sky and 58 degrees. So, I'm hoping all will be quiet. Hope you and Noah are doing well. TTFN


TTT

Tonight's post is not about my fur tribe, at least not in the usual and linear sense (read on you'll see)

My latest ST novet is about the Department of Temporal Investigation (Time cops, and their counterparts from other eras) It got me to thinking what I'd change if I could. The one that usually pops up is doing better with Allison. But given more time (excuse the pun) to think about it. I thought why not go futher back? REALLY improve my life. Jump all the way back to 1989. And as the 80s saying went "Just say NO" to my familiy's meddling in my life and stayed in Dallas no matter how much they sweetened the pot to move with them to Louisville. I never would have gone through the last 22 years of hell, poverty, and darn near living on the street when they pulled the rug out from under me (as they apparently planned to do from the start I later found out) I would have continued my job at the cable company, probably would have made data center ops. manager by 30. Maybe even married that sweet girl that worked there I'd been seeing for a while. As I mused about all this laying on the sofa, I looked up to see Theresa and Tang napping peacfully. And my picture of Tom over his makeshift shrine on my TV stand. And I thought, if I'd done things differently 22 years ago, I would never have met (or subsequently helped/saved) any of them.

That gave me great pause (not paws) It also made me sad. I may have (unknowingly at the time) sacraficed a great deal in my life. But if I had not done that, who would have saved theirs? Is it arrogance, or hubris to think nobody else would have stepped up to help them? Time is an unforgiving mistress to be sure. And I don't even want to THINK about her sisters the Fates. There is a lot I don't have in my life, and likely never will. But I have them. And because of the way the time line flowed, I like to think it resulted in them being alive, happy, and healthy (as much as can be expedted) Oh, I'll still fantasize about winning the lottery or sweepstakes (which I don't play) or inheriting from a long lost relative. But that unreal bounty I'll never have will always include Thomas, Theresa, and Tang. Blessings to all my LS friends who indulge my ramblings on this thread.

TTT

Hi, Tracy, thank you so very much for sharing with us how you, your precious Theresa, and little Tang are doing. Ah yes, "the road not traveled." As I know all too well from experience when we are younger we are focused on what society calls the "right things" - - careers, getting married, having families - - everything "acceptable" to social standards. Like you my life took many twists and turns that to this day I haven't a clue as to why - and the course of events permanently changed my life from anything that I had "imagined" it would be.

But none of these events are "stand alone" - - each event builds upon each other and leads us in paths that - - when we take time to reflect on them - - can hopefully, as you have shared with us, help us to see the blessings we have NOW.

In society's twisted mind, our furkids are "inferior consolation prizes" to life's "misfortunes" in our experiences. But to me their love and devotion are the best treasures we will know on this side of eternity - - and throughout all time. People come and go in our lives like our hearts and lives are a revolving door. The ones who do "stick around" have their own "agenda" and are not always capable of offering their support and encouragement even when they don't "understand" our need. Our companions are FOREVER.

Tracy, you are a very insightful young man. I am sorry your life has had to endure deep sadness from your family and others in your life. I, for one, am honored to know you through this very special forum. I personally feel so fortunate to share your journey with your precious Theresa and little Tang, and am honored to share your treasured memories of your beloved Sir Thomas. Thank you for being here with us, Tracy.

I hope you, your precious Theresa and little Tang are having a very peaceful and blissful evening. I hope tomorrow will be a decent day for you in the pit. Please know you and your precious fur tribe are in my thoughts and prayers, my friend, and always look forward to sharing your news.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Thank you moon_beam for your kind words. Insightful, maybe. Young? not so much turning 46 on the 26th. But from your writings you may well be about my mother's age give or take. All though I am LOATH to call her that. It's nice to hear kind words from that generation instead of the usual "I wish you'd died at birth" speach I usually got on a daily basis. I used think I'd got my love of animals, cats especially from her. But as I look back it was probably more in spite of her. She didn't have a love of cats, but rather money. They (my parents) would go to the different shelters and "adopt" various unaltered male and female Siamese (yeah you could get them unaltered back in the 70s) Then breed them as "pure bread" and sell them 2-3 litters a year 50.00 per. That's how I came to have Chauncey in my life for 18 years. But as I look back, I realized they were running nothing more than a feline version of a puppy mill Then there was my dad blatantly stealing from the late night shift til when he was asst. mgr. at Ice Capades Chalet in Dallas. Yes, great roll models those two. I won't even start on my brother and sister. But to this day in their eyes I'm the back sheep "loser"

But hey. It gave me a sense of right and wrong. A reasonably northward pointing moral compass and my love of fur kids. Thank you again for the kind words I always look forward to reading my friend. Peace.

TTT

Hi, Tracy, stopping by to say hello to you, your precious MIss Theresa, and little Tang. It's Monday evening, and soon you will be home with your precious fur tribe. I hope your day in the trenches was a decent one for you. I read on the internet weather news that parts of NC, WV, PA, and the western Appalachians received an early preview to winter. I'm wondering if any of the white stuff made its way into your area. Nothing happened here, thank goodness. Don't know what I'd do if we had snow - - in any amount -- this early.

I hope you and your precious furkids will have a very peaceful and blissful evening, my friend, and that tomorrow will be kind to you in the salt mines. Please know you, your precious Theresa and little Tang are in my thoughts and prayers, and always look forward to sharing your news.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Thank you moon_beam

Weather here has been fairly mild. No rain expected all week and temps in the 70s - Work was more like a "usual" Monday in queue from start to finish. These are the days I'm glad I no longer have to stay to close. And I always milk that last call to log out right at 6:30.

I was greeted by both my babies upon returning home which is always nice. Tang's ear is looking better. Just get some crud and a bit of yellow from the crevice by the area at the base. I suspect that's where it settles when it drains. But over all looking better. One day down 4 to go (sigh)

Even though the weather is nice my sinus are not. Coughing, sneezing, bit of a sore throat etc. Took some DayQuil and hoping being home with my kids will be theraputic - as I write this they are "romping" Hope I don't have to ref. TTFN

TTT

Hi, Tracy, stopping by to say good evening and hoping that you, your precious Theresa and little Tang will have a very peaceful and blissful evening tonight.

So glad to know that little Tang's ear is looking better. I know this helps to ease your mind, and makes life more pleasant for your little boy.

I can relate to your sinus upset last night, as I was having one last night as well. I had to take a Benadryl early last night, which always puts me to sleep. I'm so glad I did as today has been much better sinus-wise for me, and I hope it has been the case for you, too.

It is always a blessing sharing your news, Tracy, and how things are going for you and your precious fur tribe. Please know you, your precious Theresa and little Tang are in my thoughts and prayers, and I hope your day tomorrow in the salt mines will be a decent one.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Thanks moon_beam

Still feeling fairly miserable, but will keep taking the day time cold medicine. Maybe try to get more sleep tonight cuddled with the kittles. Tang's ear continues to show signs of improvement (or at least not getting worse mass wise) Not much else to report tonight with the way I'm feeling. Hope you and little Noah are well. TTFN

TTT

Hi Tom's Dad, I'm new to the site and posted today about my Ginger dog who we lost last week. Your post here about time travel caught my eye, being a lover of the time-travel genre myself. Is this a story you're writing yourself or a book you're reading? Either way, I too think about how I would change things if I could go back in time, and it's a sticky, precarious thing to imagine. If I hadn't gone through the hardships I have in my life, I wouldn't be the person I am today. While in some ways that would be a good thing, I probably wouldn't be as wizened about some things, and that would be bad.

I'm trying to hold to the belief that everything happens for a reason, and that we're right where we're supposed to be today. My husband is fond of saying, you can't learn until you're ready to accept the lesson, good or bad.

I'm glad you're doing well with your furbabies.

Thank you for your comment Gingerella72

I am sad to hear of the loss of your Ginger. I am almost at 10 months on the passing of my Sir Thomas. The story I refered to is a Star Trek novel I am reading. The DTI "polices" the time line to prevent what I was musing about. But, as you do, I know that things happen for reasons that we are not always privy to at the time (no pun intended) Such as if I'd taken that alternate path 22 years ago, I would not have the kernels of wizdom I have picked up along the way. Or, to put it another way: We must have faith, that the universe will unfold as it should. While I still mourn the loss of my Sir Thomas (and my life that never was) I am richer for having had him in my life, and know that he had a paw in guiding Tang my way to join me and Theresa in our fur tribe. I hope you are able to find some peace and look for signs that your Ginger is still with you in her own way. Just as I have felt Tom's presence in my life many times since his passing. Peace.


TTT

Hi, Tracy, good evening greetings to you, your precious Theresa, and little Tang from Noah and me. I hope this finds each of you doing well and in good spirits. I know your day will greatly improve when you unlock your door and find your precious furkids enthusiastically greeting you - - "YIPPEEEE!!! Daddy's home!!!"

I hope you're feeling better today. I have had a mild migraine all day long, - - I truly believe it is the change in the temperatures that is the root cause. Since the head injury from the automobile collision 26 years ago (I was wearing my seatbelt but the force of the head on impact from the other car pushed the steering wheel into my face) I have frequent headaches, and weather changes can be a trigger for them. This too shall pass.

Noah is feeling his oats with the cooler weather - - more lively now that the heat and humidity have finally let up. He is letting me know that it will soon be time for his dinner. He is so o o o o o precious.

I hope you, your precious Theresa and little Tang will have a very peaceful and blissful evening, Tracy. Please know you and your precious fur tribe are in my thoughts and prayers, my friend, and always look forward to sharing your news.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Thank you moon_beam

I'm sorry to hear about your migranes. I too believe that the changes in weather/pressure brings this kind of thing on. I sound worse as it's moved into my chest, but know from experience that means I'm getting better. My coughing "annoys" my neighbors at work - such a caring bunch. But though it sounds bad it's more productive for me.

I'm home to the kittles and they are happy as am I. Tang's ear looks better still tonight. I guess those shots did more good than anything I've been doing at home. But the cleanings will continue much to Tang's chagrin. Three days down two to go until Caturday with no OC weekend.

I'm glad to hear little Noah is getting his energy up as the weather cools From the DVD he looks like Tom, and it makes me happy to know there is such a lovely boy still in the world. I'm off to settle in with the kids for the night. Peace and TTFN


TTT

Hi, Tracy, Noah and I are sending you, your precious Theresa and little Tang our greetings, and hoping this finds each of you doing well and in good spirits. I know as I'm writing you are still in the pit, but it is getting closer to the end of the day for you when you can look forward to getting home to your precious furkids who will be anticipating hearing the familiar sound of your footsteps in the hallway and the turn of the key in the lock and - - DADDY!!!

Thank you for your kind words about the headaches. Today was a good day. I took advantage of it and mowed the back yard when I got home. I think the last time I mowed the back yard was in July??? I hope this is the LAST mowing for the season. I had to be very careful with my footing because the acorns are dropping in heaps - - which makes me wonder how this winter is going to be weather-wise. I am so NOT a winter person anymore.

I'm so very glad the antibiotic shots have helped Tang's ear. This is very good news indeed. I am so chuckling about Tang's nightly ear cleaning ritual - - a little squirm here, a little squirm there - - and the proverbial question "Are you done yet, dad?" Does Tang still chase after Theresa afterward - - or has that ritual pretty much subsided?

I hope you, your precious Theresa and little Tang will have a very peaceful and blissful evening, my friend. Tomorrow is F R I D A Y - - and a weekend to look forward to with your precious furkids. Hold onto that thought, my friend, during your time in the pit tomorrow.

Please know you, your precious Theresa and little Tang are in my thoughts and prayers, my friend, and always look forward to sharing your news.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Thank you moon_beam for your kind comments as always -

I actually read it when I was in the pit toward the end of my shift when it slowed down some. Next week I get shafted on my schedule Wed-Fri. Instead of my hour of OT all at the beginning on my shift, they put me there until 7:00 This happened once before and they gladly fixed it. This time "Manager must approve" Hmm. I think I know which "manager" overheard me telling someone WHY I picked the 9:30-6:30. Maybe she thinks I'll get mad and quit. Not likely. Won't jeopardize my UE bennies again. She'll have to try harder, or can me.

I'm glad your head feels better. It actually got up to 83 here today. But my head/chest cold is on the mend which is good. No, the after cleaning "drama" does not happen very much any more. But the impromtu romps still need refereed from time to time

Chuckle at your "words" for Tang durring his ear cleaning. That pretty much sums it up. One more day to go in the "pit" until Caturday. No vet visits or OC. Hoping it will be peacful. Give Noah a pet for me. TTFN

TTT

Hi, Tracy, stopping by to say "hello" to you, your precious Theresa and little Tang, and hoping today is being kind to you in the salt mines. It is Friday evening, Noah is sitting on the computer table keeping me faithful company as I'm writing to you. We have the big basement door open and gated off so that Noah can listen to the birds and squirrels chirping and chittering.

I'm sorry your OT for next week has you working longer in the evening. I know you enjoy getting off at 6:30. Getting out at 7 p.m. now puts you traveling home in the dark. I, for one, would not like that. I also hope the half hour longer does not throw off your bus connection schedule. If there's an upside to this at least you have been informed in advance so that you can sort of get used to and prepare yourself for the change rather than having it sprung on you at the last minute. I hope at least this is helpful to you.

I'm glad to know you are on the mend from your cold. I may need to take a Benadryl tonight from having the door open for Noah. I seem to be having a bit of a sinus attack - - eyes watering, sneezing - - typical allergies. It is that time of the year. In a little bit I will close the door, but I want Noah to have some fresh air in his lungs for a little while.

Thank you for your "uncle Tracy" hugs for Noah, and plesae give your precious Theresa and little Tang a hug from "auntie moon_beam". I hope you and your precious fur tribe will have a very peaceful and blissful evening, my friend. Please know you, your precious Theresa, and little Tang are in my thoughts and prayers, and always look forward to sharing your news.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam