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[Tom's Dad]

Thank you moon_beam

It's an apt enough &%^ogy. And it got me to thinking about Tom in what Kirk said at Spock's funeral. "Of all the souls I've encountered in my travels, his was the most......(stifle a sob) HUMAN." I even imagine it what Tom's voice sounded like in my head "Space...the final frontier" And what McCoy said to Kirk on the bridge of the Enterprise "He's really not gone...as long as we remember him" Yes, and apt &%^ogy indeed.

I suppose I will always have some doubts about my pet parenting skills, and this is probably normal. For, when I stop asking am I doing enough, is when I stop really caring. And I just don't see that happening - at least I hope not. It's a rainy day here with cool temps. A good day for sleeping and reflecting. I was late meeting my cab this morning looking for Tang. I think he thought he was going back to the vet

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[moon_beam]

Hi, Tracy, so good to log in before shutting this gizmo down for the night to see how you, your precious Theresa and little Tang are doing. So glad the Trek comparisons helped. I, for one, don't ever see you stop caring about your precious furkids, Tracy. I'm chuckling at your Tang's "disappearing act" this morning - - my Noah tries to do the same thing when he thinks there might be a trip to the vet in the works. I hope your little Tang realized that you just wanted to make sure he was okay before doing your errands.

It was a gloomy day here weather-wise but the temperature did get up to 80 earlier this evening, with high humidity as well. It was a good day to get my monthly "finance-a-thon" done with my little Noah keeping me faithful company.

I hope you and your fur tribe are having a very peaceful and blissful evening, and that you will have a wonderful day 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

[Tom's Dad]

Thank you moon_beam

I should have thought to look under the chair by the computer desk first. That's where Tom always hid too. We have had a peaceful weekend so far. Temps cool, spotty rain, and over all gray. Perfect napping weather. Earlier I was in the bathromm and Theresa came in and jumped in the tub. About a minute or two later, in came Tang. As if to announce there was a family meeting scheduled that I had not been aware of

Hoping for a peacful Sunday. Not OC, but I did sign up for next Sunday. I'm thinking I have enough points for it to be my last of the year.

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[moon_beam]

Hi, Tracy, isn't it wonderful when our furkids want to be with us wherever we are -- just because. I'm so glad you and your precious fur tribe are able to enjoy this day together doing whatever - - hanging out, napping, watching TV, listening to music - - whatever. ENJOY!!!

We're under a cloud cover here, too, and the porch looks wet again as it does when we've had a rain shower come through. I will definitely be having to fire up the mower again whenever the sun makes another appearance.

Please know you, your precious Theresa, and little Tang are in my thoughts and prayers, my friend, and will look forward to sharing your news. Have a wonderful day!!

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

[Tom's Dad]

Today has been peaceful, and all too short. Tomorrow it's back to the pit, but that's better than the alternative, I suppose. Tang has only just jumped down from the back of the easy chair after an amazingly long nap. Making show of stretching and big manly yawns. I informed him, he can take his time, but he's still getting his ear cleaned. This illicited a glare. Not much else to share right now. Hope all here on LS are having a nice Sunday evening. TTFN


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[Tom's Dad]

Looks like Tang is not quite over his fear of thunder storms. At first I thought I had a ghost or some ctitter in the house until I realized Theresa was completely relaxed and nonplused. Then I realized we were having storms. Not bad ones, but there was some thunder. And that's the conditions the vet nurse rescued him from. I guess it's going to take a while. But, I assured him that he would never be stuck out in that kind of weather ever again. Not now that he has a home....

[moon_beam]

Hi, Tracy, getting caught up on your news from last night, and am so very glad your little Tang need fear no more any storms of life - - for he has his daddy who will always comfort him when life gets scary. And this includes - - the ritual of ear cleaning. I hope all went well with the nightly routine. Typical little boy - - "daddy, do I really need to get my ear cleaned EVERY night? Aw, gee whiskers, daddy - - a little dirt never hurt anyone!!!"

I hope today is being kind to you in the salt mines. Soon your precious Theresa and little Tang will hear your footsteps in the hallway and the turn of the key in the lock - - and what a happy reunion it will be because daddy's home. I hope you and your precious furkids will have a very peaceful and blissful evening. Please know each of you are in my thoughts and prayers, my friend, and always look forward to sharing your news.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

[Tom's Dad]

Thank you moon_beam

Yes, I'd say that's about the gist of his attitude toward the cleanings. To which I always tell, hin "Yes, son, we have to clean it every night or it will get worse like before" Honestly, I know it's probably going to get to the point of surgery again, I dread to think about it. Will he be as lucky as before? Will this greatly shorten his life? I've grown rather attached to the guy these past 4 months (hard to beleive this thread has been going that long) But, like Tang, I soldier on and do the best for him I can.

Work was OK I guess for a Monday. Tomorrow I will have been there exactly 1 year as a contractor. The only other job I was a contactor that long without being I hired, I was let go after 2 years. It's starting to look like that will be the end result of this job too. I'm wondering if that's a mixed blessing given that it just does not seem to be a good fit for me long term. Not that I'm ungrateful for God answering my prayers and giving me the opportunity to get out of that hole. Now my prayers are a little more esoteric in that I simply pray for guidance and the means to care for my babies and myself adequately.

Tonight Theresa picked the fight - it spilled out of the bedroom literally onto my feet. So, it got ended really quick. Both are now behaving themselves and Tang is once again "King of the Catnip Socks" TTFN

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[moon_beam]

Hi, Tracy, logging in to see how things are going for you and your precious fur tribe before calling it a day with Noah. There's a rumble of thunder overhead, so please forgive if this is a bit brief - - don't want to get shut off by a blip in the power connection.

So, your little girl was the instigator tonight of the "chase." I can just envision them heading for dad - - perhaps in error of direction or perhaps as the "safe zone". Either way they landed at the feet of daddy "Solomon". Amazing how a sock can restore peace and equilibrium, isn't it?

Wish I had some wise words to offer you about your job. My best "advice" - - and remember you get what you pay for - - is to just try to keep your options open, Tracy. I see my job eventually drifting off into the black hole of the universe, and like you, my only desire now is to be able to adequately take care of my Noah and me.

It's time to call it a day here. Thank you so much for sharing your precious Theresa and little Tang, and your beloved Sir Thomas, with us, Tracy. I hope you and your precious furkids are having a very peaceful and blissful evening, and I hope your day tomorrow in the salt mines will be a decent one for you. 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

[Tom's Dad]

Thank you moon_beam

Oh, I'm almost certain it was "navigation error" as they ran right into me in the hall. But they played half way nice throughout the evening which was heart warming. As for my job. Well, I've been on it for a year and if they let me go I have it on good authority Today's does not fight unemployment, and the fact I HAVE been on it a year should wipe out that denial garbage from SMLLC stating I "quit" As I said before the take home pay would not be that much less (sad I know) I almost would not mind if I knew I would find something better within a month or two - more time with the kids. Speaking of which I think we are all going to hit the hay. TTFN


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[moon_beam]

Hi, Tracy, evening greetings to you, your precious Theresa and little Tang. I hope your day in the pit was decent for you, and that you and your furkids are now settling into your evening together.

I think the common denominator with employment in these unsettled times is that employers know they have a large base of applicants to choose from for every single vacancy. So employees, and applicants, no longer have any sense of "job security" - - and that's deliberate on the part of the employers. I read an article on the internet last week about working conditions in the Amazon warehouse during the summer, and their hiring practices. Just amazing - - and despicable.

So your precious furkids try to do "interactive" games with dad? Perhaps your furkids - - or at least your precious Theresa - - will have some balcony time this evening, and you can encourage your little Tang to hang out with you -- primarily so that you will know where he is - - as opposed to where he isn't supposed to be.

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

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

[Tom's Dad]

Thanks moon_beam

Work was OK. I'm just going to ride this train for as long as I can. It pays the bills and keeps me somewhat ahead of the game - for now. I hear you about employer "attitudes" But the situation has been like this before and improved, as one can only hope it will again. Then the chickens will come home to roost and the employers will get te short end of the stick. Gotta love Karma.

No greetings at the door today Even Tang just kind of sat in the foyer looking at me. Can't win 'em all I guess (sigh) 2 days down and 3 to go. I signed up for OC Sunday but supposed to be clear skies all the way. Hoping for a peaceful evening. How sad is it that I LIVE for my evenings and weekends even though I don't really do much? Oh well. TTFN


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[moon_beam]

Hi, Tracy, it's always a blessing logging into your forum to see how you, your precious Theresa and little Tang are doing. I know how disappointing it can be when your furkids are not right at the door to greet you when you come home. Hmmm - - wonder what "mischief" your precious Theresa and little Tang are up to when they aren't at the door. "Ssshhhhh -- - is that daddy - - what time is it anyway? Oooppps - - do you think he knows what we've been up to? Let's try to look as innocent as we can. Okay - - let's go look like angels. Hi daddy - - so glad you're home!! It's been so lonely today without you here with us."

"How sad is it that I LIVE for my evenings and weekends even though I don't really do much?" - - Hey, Tracy - - getting your furkids their dinners, cleaning Tang's ear, refereeing mischief, and chilling with your furkids for bonding time - - I would hardly say that is not "really do(ing) much." After slaving in the salt mines for most of the day, I think you are very much entitled to a peaceful evening with your furkids. Of course you could always ask your furkids if they would be interested in going to the museum or the ball park - - or wherever you might want to go - - but the sad thing is very few "public" places permit our furkids unless they are recognized Service Partners. So, relax, - - and enjoy this dedicated time with your precious Theresa and little Tang - - as I know you already do.

I hope you and your furkids will have a very peaceful and blissful evening, and that tomorrow will be a decent day for you in the salt mines. 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

[Tom's Dad]

Thanks moon_beam

I know I "do" a lot but was refering more to recreation. But as I get older, I find my needs in that regard are simpler. Taking care of the fur kids, always having a ST novel to read, keeping up with TV shows on Netflix. To others it may not seem much, but it makes me happy. I did at least have Tang at the door tonight - Thersa came around when I bent down to pet her on the sofa. Of COURSE Tang smelled the food in my bag the second I walked in (meow meow meow I smell FOOOOOOOOD daddy!) To which I took advantage of his temporary confusion to scoop him into the bathroom for his nightly cleaning. He was NOT amused I guess I'll have to give him some bites of my food later.

I look forward each day to your comments on here. Sometimes it's the only bright spot of my day any given day. TTFN for now....


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[LoveMyMickey]

Hi Tracy....I understand what you're saying about living a simpler life. That sounds like us here, but we are older than you. But I always say, no matter what age, do what makes you happy.......I have a cousin that for years said to us, you all never go anywhere. I finally told her off. I told her we were finished with our traveling days.

Tracy, I'm still smiling about Tang saying, "Oh S***!......Our stray black cat is getting choosy about the kind of food; he likes the canned food. My husband gave him some dry food the other morning and before he could empty the can of wet food, the cat took a bite of the dry food and hissed. My husband came back inside and said it sounded like the cat said, "Oh S***!".....

I hope you have a pleasant evening with your furbabies and maybe you can take advantage of Tang again and clean his ear. ........TTFN

LoveMyMickey

[moon_beam]

Hi, Tracy, it's Thursday evening and you are home with your precious Theresa and little Tang. I know what you mean about enjoying the "simple pleasures". After being in the loud hectic outside world during the day I am ever so thankful for the quiet peacefulness of my humble abode with my little Noah.

I'm looking forward to getting snuggled down with my little boy. After I got home today I mowed the front yard which was a 2-hour cardio workout. My right leg and hip - - which bore the brunt of injuries from the automobile collision 26 years ago - - need to get elevated. I took some pain mediation after I had my shower, but may need to take another dose later this evening. I hope this is the final mowing of the front yard for the season.

I hope you, your precious Theresa and little Tang will have a very peaceful and blissful evening, my friend, and that your day tomorrow in the salt mines will be decent for you. Tomorrow is Firday, and although you are "on call" this weekend hopefully you will be spared any interruptions from your furkids. 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

[Tom's Dad]

Thanks LoveMyMickey, moon_beam sorry your aching from mowing the lawn. Hope you feel better soon. Got home half hour later than normal due to bus SNAFUs - but I am home. They scaled back our OT for tomorrow so I can sleep in a half hour - at least I'm not LOSING any time (sigh) I have stopped the use of the "new" cleaning fluid on Tang. There is a tad of pink/redness and he struggles more than ever than when I used the "old" stuff (which I have enough of for a couple days) and I'm bringing him back to the vet on Saturday. The thought of this new stuff causing him pain or discomfort is disheartening. I hope I've stopped in time to not have done any real damage. Both are resting comfortably and I am looking forward to some snuggle time. TTFN

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[moon_beam]

Hi, Tracy, thank you so very much for your always welcome news as to how you, your precious Theresa and little Tang are doing. You are being a very good and wise dad by stopping the use of the "new" solution for Tang's ear clearning. Since it's causing redness and irritation, it is best to be safe. Hope you can get more of the "old" solution tomorrow when you take your little boy in for a check up. Is it time for his monthly check up already??? Gosh - - how time does go by. Please let us know how things go, okay?

I'm doing better. Today was a bit of a challenge mobility-wise. Ended up having to take another dose of pain med at work, and that seems to have turned the corner. I ain't a spring chicken anymore, for sure. There used to be an "oldie" TV commercial for something - - can't remember if it was for aspirin or iron supplement - - but the punch line went that it was folks whose "get up and go got up and went." That's me for sure.

Today is Friday, and hopefully you are home now with your precious furkids. I'm chuckling at your description of your precious Theresa coming "around when I bent down to pet her on the sofa." A little Cleopatra - - definitely the "queen" of the household tribe. How precious!!! I hope you, your precious Theresa and little Tang will have a very peaceful and blissful evening, and a very pleasant and wonderful weekend. Hopefully no OT calls!! Please know you and your precious fur tribe are in my thoughts and prayers, and always look forward to sharing your news.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

[Tom's Dad]

Thanks moon_beam

It's not really time to bring Tang back as he was just there a couple weeks ago. But I thought, as did the nurse that introduced us, it was a good idea to have him checked out under the circumstances. I was greeted by both tonight at the door. And they are up to their antics already. Only one hiss I heard I had to fuss at; they must know Caturday looms I'm glad you are feeling better. know I hate when my mobility is curtailed. My shoulder hurts again, but not like it did before thank goodness. Yeah, OC Sunday but we are supposed to be in for clear (if chilly) skies for many days. So I'm hoping for the best. I didn't sign up next week and no draft. The kittles continue their "tactical" exorcizes. Miss Theresa doing her chase me dance. Just ready to chill for a while now. TTFN

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PS: I'll post how Tang is doing after the vet.

[moon_beam]

Hi, Tracy, just checking in with you to see how you and your precious fur tribe's Caturday is going. The wind has been breezy here today, and am wondering if your neighborhood is also breezy. If so, I hope this is not causing power outages to contend with.

Hope all went well with little Tang's check up today and that you were able to get a refill on the "old" cleaning solution for his ear. Is it just the "bad" ear that you clean or do both of his ears get a treatment?

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

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam