Thanks moon_beam

Yes, those momemts just make all the stress melt away There was another skirmish tonight after Tang's ear cleaning. This time I "talked" to both of them "Theresa stop teasing - Tang, it's not worth fighting over" His ear is looking better. Mass is about the same but not nearly as discolored as it was, and less over all 'gunk' this may be due to the daily drops. It's a good thing, I think.

There was a nice breeze coming home tonight, so maybe some balcony time for the kittles.....


TTFN


TTT

Hi, Tracy, as always it is a blessing to log in to find out how your day along with your precious Theresa and little Tang has been. I'm chuckling over Theresa and Tang post-ear cleaning session. I can just hear Tang saying, "but daddy, it's no fun being made fun of - - - - ." So glad to know that his ear with the growth is looking good, and that the growth itself is remaining the same. This is good news. Now, if it could just start shrinking to nothingness - - that would be GREAT!!! I'm keeping this in my thoughts and prayers for your little Tang and you.

We had a brief thunder shower this afternoon but nothing out of the ordinary. I hope your precious furkids were able to get some balcony time this evening. And I hope you, your precious Theresa and little Tang are having a very peaceful and blissful evening, and that your day tomorrow at the salt mines will be a decent one. The good news is that tomorrow is Friday. YEA!!!!

Tracy, please know you and your precious fur tribe are in my thoughts and prayers, and will look forward to knowing how each of you are doing.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Hi Tracy...I thought I had better catch up on things so you wouldn't think I had deserted you and furbabies....That was funny about the big red vacuum cleaner, and cute about the Kodak moment.......I hope your work is less stressful. All next week is supposed to be sunny here......I feel almost guilty about our good weather because what people are going through with Hurricane Irene....We didn't feel the earthquake here, but on the news they said a courthouse in one Ky. town was damaged a little.

Well Tracy, I hope you, little Theresa and Tang have a good Caturday and weekend. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. I always think of Angel Tom too......Take care...

Hugs,

LoveMyMickey

Thanks moon_bean, LoveMyMickey

Today's work was another one where I'm glad I no longer stay until close. 61 in queue when I left at 6:30! Glad that's over. Just a little more time to Caturday weather should be nice all weekend, so hoping the Sunday tertiary OC does not come into play. Hopefully cool enough tonight for the kittles to have balcony time. Tang keeps attacking Theresa after ear cleanings I don't think she's instigating because tonight he hopped down from the bathroom sink where I do it and made a beeline for the living room to find her. Right now they are both rolling around on the living room floor each with their own catnip sock - uber cuteness!


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TTT

Hi, Tracy, thank you so much for your most welcome news sharing with us how you and your precious Theresa and little Tang are doing. So the after ear cleaning "challenge" has become a "ritual" between the furkids? Sounds like this is now a "phase" and will hopefully burn itself out. Sometimes the best thing to do is to not acknowledge it but rather just keep an eye on how things go and only intervene if it looks like it's getting into something serious, or calmly asking something like "are you two done yet?" Isn't it amazing though that they can chasing one another one minute and the next rolling around on the floor playing? What a joy your precious furkids are!!!

I hope you, your precious Theresa, and little Tang are having a very peaceful and blissful evening, my friend. Please know you and your fur tribe are in my thoughts and prayers, and look forward to knowing how your Caturday goes.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Thanks moon_beam

I just can't help but step in when there is a fight. I'm afraid someone will get hurt and the vet bills are high enough as is. On the other hand if it's just rough housing, I don't want to discourage them from "playing" (sigh) what to do - Well, I guess it's time for a late supper and bed with kittles.

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TTT

Hi, Tracy, oh yes - - I do understand your concern about the roughhousing - - and the tightrope balancing act (as you literally well know from your rescue exercise with Tang) of when to intervene, how much, and on and on and on. It's part of the "parenthood" - - sigh. I remember some spats between Noah and Abbygayle and my having to firmly and authoritatively say, "hey, you guys, knock it off. You don't treat each other like that." And a few minutes later they would be curled around one another as if nothing had happened a few minutes earlier. So, you do what is in your heart, my friend, because your precious Theresa's and little Tang's daddy knows best. It is ALWAYS WISE to intervene before someone ends up with a "battle wound."

I hope today is being kind to you and your precious furkids, my friend. It's a bit breezy here and cloudy but every once in awhile the sun makes an appearance. I checked the radar on the status of Irene, and my heart is with the folks living on the eastern shore, and in New England.

Please know you, your precious Theresa and little Tang are in my thoughts and prayers, Tracy, and I look forward to sharing your news of how things are going.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Thanks moon_beam

This Caturday didn't start out so well. My internet is still up, but no show from the Insight tech. Or, rarher, he did show but didn't knock or ring the bell. I was told he called at 8:45 and was at my door at 9:17. Call came in under private caller (I never answer those) w/ no message. At 9ish I remember hearing the metal fire doors in the hallway open and 10 seconds later close again. There was a door hanger 5 feet from my door as if it had been thrown there. Get the picture? No knock, bell ring, or a number I could call back. I complained to a supervisor who was clueless to the point I had to hang up on her. I still think I was part of the area wide outage and the phone techs were too lazy to look into it. Let's see how they feel during the next power outage. Aaaaanyway....(rant over)

It was a typical lazy afternoon Caturday. This morning while I waited for the tech it was still cool enough for some rare daylight balcony time which they enjoyed. Well, Theresa did until I had to drag her back in. Tang prefered to be at my feet by the computer. His ear is looking better over all. I think the drops are signifigantly decreasing the "gunk" No fight after as Theresa was already in the bathroom. It was funny though to watch him scamper to the living room only not to find her Both are resting comfortably at the moment. Tomorrow OC, but it's suppoed to be a nice day across the region, so let's hope. I read in a news article that part of Virginia was hit by the hurricane. I hope you and Noah are not affected by that.

TTFN

TTT

Hi, Tracy, thank you so much for sharing with us how you, your precious Theresa and little Tang are doing. So sorry that the tech rep didn't keep the scheduled appointment. Showing up and leaving a door hanger in the middle of the hallway is a sure sign of "I don't give a darn." So sorry that you had to go through that. Have you re-scheduled a visit or are you just going to give yourself some "distance" from this experience and try again at a later time - - hopefully with better results?

Even though the day started out disappointingly because of your internet provider's rudeness, sounds like it greatly improved once you were able to focus on your furkids. I can just hear your Theresa's protest: "But daddy, I don't want to come in - - I'm not ready to come in - - daddyyyyyyy - - why do I have to - - oh gee whiskers!!!"

I'm chuckling at little Tang post-ear cleaning scampering to find his sister only to - - hey - - where is she???? (Was this by chance daddy's way of distracting the kids from their latest evening ritual? - - whatever works, daddy!!!)

The day started off breezy with occasional sunshine but the weather progressively changed to full clouds and steady breezy conditions - - no rain. I have checked the radar from time to time and the east coast has certainly been under the gun all day with New England looking now as the bull's eye. Every living being that is in the path of this fierce storm are in my thoughts and prayers.

Tracy, I hope you and your fur tribe are having a very peaceful and blissful evening, and that you will be able to have a wonderful day tomorrow - - all day -- with your precious furkids. Please know you, your precious Theresa and little Tang are in my thoughts and prayers, and am looking forward to knowing how each of you are doing.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Thanks moon_beam

I didn't reschedule. The supervisor was so dense in that she didn't get that my service was not out (I told her 3 times) I finally hung up on her. I called later that evening and spoke with someone in the internet department, and he filled out a compaint form, and told me exactly what he was doing and what to expect. I just didn't want this jerk getting away with it.

Your assessment of Theresa's feelings about coming in are about right And the look on Tang's face when he could not find her in the living room later was priceless. They are both enjoying time on the balcony while my clothes dry. Hopefully it will be a peacful, no call day. The weather is supposed to bear that out anyway.


TTFN

TTT

Hi, Tracy, so good logging in this morning to share with you how you and your precious Theresa and little Tang are doing. They must be in seventh heaven having balcony time this morning. I do so hope that you and your furbabies are able to share a wonderful Sunday together - - all day - - no interruptions of any kind.

I'm glad you were able to make a reasonable contact at your internet provider to place a complaint. I hope your internet service does not encounter any further interruptions.

It is sunny here this morning but still quite breezy from the tail of Irene's influence. The breeziness should subside later today, by tomorrow definitely. I read on the internet about the storm's effects with an estimated 4 million people without power at this time. The radar shows that the upper New England areas are now being impacted. I continue to keep the folks in Irene's path in my thoughts and prayers as she is still providing quite a wallop.

Tracy, I hope you, your precious Theresa, and little Tang will be able to enjoy a well deserved peaceful and pleasant Sunday. Please know you and your fur tribe are in my thoughts and prayers, and look forward to knowing how each of you are doing.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Thanks moon_beam

I'm glad I was able to make the report, but hope it does not result in bad karma. For example, I had the most horrible and vivid dream this afternoon about being evicted. It was so bad I woke up sweating I hope I wasn't having a premonition. Or if it's just a fear of what I would do, and where I would go and how I would take care of Theresa and Tang

Speaking of whom they seem fine, if not aprehensive. Are they just picking up on my fear, or was I really having a premonition? My lease is up in October I think. But I've been keeping as low a profile as I can. I guess all I can do is keep them close and hope for the best. But that was really a vivid dream...

Hi, Tracy, some dreams can seem very real, and leave us with a "haunting" feeling for awhile when we awake. I've known a few dreams like that in my lifetime. If I may try to offer you some comfort I think the dream was a reflection of the way things turned out and how upsetting it became when you tried to talk to the internet provider rep the first time. I really don't think the apartment manager can evict you for trying to get a tech check on your computer from the internet provider. Have you had any problems before renewing your lease? Have you been thinking, however remotely, about looking for another apartment? Also, the tenuous position you feel at work can be a factor in your dream.

Dreams are basically recognized as our mind's way of trying to reconcile the "data" that it absorbs on a daily basis. While some dreams can be premonitions, other dreams that leave us feeling unsettled are just "bad dreams." I would not be surprised if your precious Theresa and little Tang were reacting to your restlessness - - for they are more intuitive than we are. They will settle down when they sense you are feeling more settled.

Of course my solution is always to focus on that which is positive: and for you this is your precious Theresa and little Tang. Immerse yourself in their needs and their presence with you, and try to let your mind be at peace.

I hope your evening with your precious Theresa and little Tang has been a very peaceful and blissful one. Hope little Tang's ear cleaning session went okay, and that he is behaving himself afterwards by not engaging his sister in a "duel." I hope your day tomorrow back in the salt mines will be a decent one for you, my friend. Please know you and your precious furkids are in my thoughts and prayers, and I look forward to sharing your news.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Thank you moon_beam

No they can't evict me for complaining to the cable company. What I meat was, if getting this guy in trouble would lead to bad fortune for me Karma. This was a very vivid dream. I was being given very specific reasons of offences I would never, could never commit. Each time I asked for specifics the woman would not elaborate. I have both a fear of being unemployed and being homeless. This almost happened in the same week in April of last year. The only thing that saved me was that the property manager (now off on maternaty leave) felt sorry for me losing my job. Now that she's away, I guess, I feel vulnerable. Like the substitute will have no problem kicking me out. Which sucks considering the KNOWN drug dealers that live here. I think they would rather have them here for their cash than people like me that "might" complain. I am grateful to God for giving me a better job, Theresa and Tang. But I am not so confidant about the future

Hi, Tracy, I hope this finds you, your precious Theresa, and little Tang doing well today. I think you can put your mind at rest about placing a complaint about the internet tech. I hate to say this but complaint lines are set up for the benefit of the customer - - to have someone to complain to - - so that the internet folks can go on with their jobs without any accountability. So, for whatever it's worth - - please don't worry about placing a complaint with your internet provider. It was a justifiable complaint, and you have every right to expect service for which you are PAYING for - - and provided to you in a respectful manner. The tech was totally out of line, and you have a right to state this.

"I have both a fear of being unemployed and being homeless. I am grateful to God for giving me a better job, Theresa and Tang. But I am not so confidant about the future"

Your fears of unemployment and being homeless are justifiable in this day of high unemployment. My mom always used to say, "But for the grace of God there would go I." I know what it's like to not be able to work at all while still having bills to pay and furkids to provide for. So, I do understand your fears. It was, and is, the grace of God that prevented us from becoming a homeless statistic 26 years ago. I wish I could give you a guarantee that you will never be faced with this event, but I do not have that power. What I CAN guarantee you is that you and your precious Theresa and little Tang will ALWAYS have my friendship, support, and encouragement. I promise you, my friend, that whatever the future may hold, you are NOT alone, Tracy, and neither are your precious Theresa and little Tang.

I hope today has been a decent one for you at work, and I know your precious Theresa and little Tang are anxiously waiting for you to get home. I can just hear them, "Daddy's home - - daddy's home - - YIPPEE!!!" I hope you and your furkids will have a very peaceful and blissful evening, my friend, and am looking forward to knowing how all of you are doing.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Thanks moon_beam

I got a nail in the coffin of the dream today in the form of a written warning in my email about my last absense from the staffing agency. The usual threats of the assignment ending if I don't shape up, etc. On the other hand it wasn't all that busy, for a Monday anyway.

"YAY Daddy's home" got cut short when Theresa threw up in one of the food bowls again - after I'd just filled it from almost empty. So I had to throw it out and wash it up. And Iams Procative is not cheap. I had to chase her all around the apartment to put the medicine on her paws (as directed) for hairballs. I guess I should have expected it when I fussed at her when she did it (sigh) I finally got the stuff on her paws and she retired to the foyer to lick it off. She calmed down some when I brushed her to get the excess fur off. Tang's ear continues to be less and less dirty; mass about the same. No fights afterward. But the afore mentioned drama was enough for one night, I guess.

My apartment lease is up in October as is the the company's contract with the staffing agency (per the internal web site) IF I can manage to remain employed and still have a home after that, I'll consider myself lucky

Oh well, at least Monday is over and I'll have the next one off. Hoping for kitty quality time then.

TTFN

TTT

Hi, Tracy, thank you so very much for sharing with us how you and your precious Theresa and little Tang are doing. So sorry you got that threatening e-mail. I guess I'm a little confused - - what absence is it referring to - - when you were home ill a few weeks ago? You have your doctor's scrpt for that absence, and that should suffice. Tracy, sounds like the staffing agency is feeling threatened in losing a contract, so they are passing along the heat. I'm wondering if anyone else who is also a contractor with this staffing agency received a similar e-mail. I am so sorry you received this threatening e-mail, and I hope and pray that nothing more will come of it.

Tracy, another saying my mom had was "don't cross your bridges until you come to them." This doesn't mean we ignore what is going on around us and happening, but rather that we try not to panic when we are faced with "overwhelming odds" that appear to be against us. Just keep doing what you're doing to the best of your ability, my friend, and remember you and your furkids are NOT alone.

Sorry about your Theresa's upset tummy. I hope you and your furkids are now enjoying a more peaceful and blissful evening. Thank you so much for sharing with us how your day has been, and I hope tomorrow will be a decent day for you at the pit. Please know you, your precious Theresa and little Tang are in my thoughts and prayers, and look forward to knowing how you and your precious fur tribe are doing.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Thanks moon_beam

This one was for the day I had to go to the Dr. The manager that blew off my threat call also blew off my note. Bsaically saying "So what, it's still unexcused" It's a total of 33 hours since February. All I can do is try not to miss anymore for a while. More later....

Hi Tracy,
Just wanted to let you know I'm thinking of you and the babies. Hope today treats you well.
Shelby
Ps was that a Verizon internet tech? They pulled that same move on me except I didn't even get the door hanger. I screen my calls and when I couldn't pick up the phone during the garbled 5 second message they left my appointment was cancelled. 3 hours on the phone going up the food chain I ended up cancelling my service with them and going back to my old provider. Grrr.

Thanks Shelby

My internet (and phone) is through the cable company Insight. My only other high speed alternative is AT&T whom I loath even more.

Kitties are doing well enough. Tang came to greet me, while Thersea waits on the sofa for me to come to her to tell her she's my little princess. She then proceeds to jump down and stretch in her ever so pretty girl cat way Tang's ear over all continues to improve, but I'm still keeping an eye on that mass. That's where the most yellow stuff comes from and where I concentrate the drops. Work was OK, steady but not in queue.

Looks like more good weather and balcony time tonight. Theresa loves it of course, but I think Tang and his kitty ADD is growing bored with it. Especially since he knows I'm watching, on guard against more aerial acts. So he just comes in and watches TV with me

Hi, Tracy, thank you so very much for sharing with us how you, your precious Theresa, and little Tang are doing. I was thinking about the "situation" you are in today, and wondered if your supervisor was behind your latest employment threat. And now that I have read your response about that, I see I was on target. Tracy, I am so very sorry. Is there a way that you could hand in a copy of your doctor's script to the employment folks so that THEY would know your excuse IS LEGITIMATE instead of taking the word of your supervisor - - who apparently seems to have a real problem. It is just a thought - - sort of covering your tracks - - if possible. It's just a thought. Not trying to be a butt-in-ski - - just trying to think of a way you could protect yourself from someone who is in a place of authority and is blatantly abusing it.

So glad your little furkids are enjoying some quality balcony time tonight, and that little Tang's ear continues to look decent. I'm chuckling at his preference to hang out with dad. Oh h h h that is SO O O O O cute. Girls are okay - -but there's NOTHING like hangin' out with daddy. So, does Tang have any preferences - - does he like classic movies, the Animal Planet, westerns - - ????

Tracy, just three more days and then you're home with your precious furkids for the Labor Day weekend -- and hopefully NO calls for "active duty" to contend with. Again, I truly am very sorry you are being harrassed at work, Tracy - - because that's what it is. I hope you and your precious furkids are having a very peaceful and blissful evening together and that your day tomorrow at work will be decent. Please know you, your precious Theresa and little Tang are in my thoughts and prayers, and look forward to sharing your news.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Thanks moon_beam

But they can pretty much make a case. The number of hours I have missed are pretty well spelled out in the rules. As to making this last one excused? Yeah, I guess they could have done that. And with their "pets" I'm sure they do. However, keep in mind that was before the threat call fiasco. "Course all that proves is that she's a jerk all the way around. But she's not the only authority in the place, and a lot of contractors are quitting with no notice. Before long, they may find treating me like dirt is cutting off their nose to spite their face. But who knows. If nothing else, they don't fight unemployment claims, and I know from experience I should qualify for the maximum benifits. Which, by the way, works out to be a little more than week's pay there just w/o OT. How sad is that?

Anyway, it's cooled down enough for balcony time. I'm going to pull up this week's Eureka on on-demand cable. Tang pretty much like to watch what ever I'm watching. Same as he likes what ever food I'm eating as was evident in the nearly 1/2 my other quater pounder I shared with him last night

TTFN

TTT

Hi, Tracy, one with any half ounce of intelligence would take an assessment of what is happening - - like "a lot of contractors are quitting with no notice" - - and try to address the reason for this - - like a jerk supervisor. The turn-over in my office of nursing staff is like a revolving door. When I first started in that office 11 years ago the office was the PREMIER of all the company's home health offices. But over the last 6 years or so the morale in the office has deterioriated in large part because of the supervisor and the nursing staff usually go back to working in the hospital. Upper management works from the standpoint that it's easier to hire new "unsuspecting victims" at the "worker level" than it is worth replacing supervisors. It doesn't help morale at all to know that one is "expendable".

Hope your precious Theresa enjoyed her balcony time, and that your little Tang enjoyed his quality time with daddy last night. I hope today is being kind to you at the pit, Tracy, and know that your day will significantly improve when it's time for you to hit the trail homeward bound. Please know you and your precious fur tribe are in my thoughts and prayers, and am looking forward to sharing your news.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Hi Tracy....Just stopping by to say hello and to let you know I am always thinking of you and furbabies. I'm sorry about the work related stress. I hope it all gets better for you. I hope little Tang's ear gets better and isn't anything real serious.

The weather has been so nice and now it is getting hot again as you know. I hope you, Theresa, and Tang can get some balcony time before it gets too hot......About watching TV, I bet Tang would like Animal Planet.

Tracy, I hope you and furbabies have a good evening and you all are always in my thoughts and prayers.

Hugs,

LoveMyMickey

Thanks moon_beam, LoveMyMickey

Last year at this time I was working part time hours and 2.00/hr less. I was barely getting by to say nothing of being able to do anything to help Tom It was so hard to watch him go slowly downhill; knowing I could not even begin to afford to help him. On every break, or lunch period I'd walk way out behind the building and just weep. I begged God to throw me a bone just 2.00 an hour more and full time, PLEASE. It would make all the difference. Well, I got that call from trhe staffing agency providing me with EXACTLY what I was asking for. So, I'm grateful, though sadly it came too late for Tom. But I also just wanted to go in, do my job, and keep a low profile. Apparently this has been interpreted as unenthusiastic and/or stand offish. Other people in my training class are getting trained in new skills, I am not. I'm guessing they are getting ready to be hired, while I am not. I've been working call center/data center/help desk/customer service longer than some of those kids have been alive. That used to count for something. I promised I would be grateful and not take what I had for granted. Now, I'm wondering if God feels I have not kept up my end of the bargain, or was this just a "flotation device" to get me back on my feet. And, if so, does He have something better in store for me? (sigh)

Right now my most important job is being Theresa and Tang's dad. But that's hard to do if you don't know where the money will be coming from. I don't think there will be balcony time tonight as it's still 93 out there. Supposed to be that way thru Friday. But Labor Day is supposed to be beautiful: sunny and 79 for a high. Maybe what I'd planned for us Memorial Day will be doable. Well, time to settle in with the kittles. Thanks for "listening"


TTT

Hi, Tracy, if you have an interest in learning these other skills, can you go to your employment agency and tell them so - - and ask for the training? I know how you feel about seeing the younger employees being treated as the "golden kids" while you're cubbyholed with no offers extended to you to increase your skills for your employment benefit. At my job I frequently wonder when it will be my turn to wear the "glass slipper," and the answer beyond all doubt is "not with this employer." There is no training for office slugs for advancement - - unless we want to train to be a nurse or nurse's assistant - - which I am not interested in.

I do not believe you have let God down, Tracy. The employment atmosphere in this country has grossly changed from being "people oriented" to being "technology oriented." Studies have been done on this and every single result of the studies proves that, when a company is focused on "technology" it loses the vital skills of interpersonal communication. This is exactly what is happening with my company - - with the health provider field overall - - and in many other companies. You have no control over this, Tracy.

People will "interpret" what they want, Tracy. Management in particular thrives on "labeling" employees - - which is often misguided and for some managers deliberately inaccurate. God answered your prayer, I do believe, knowing that you would do the job to the very best of your ability - - which you are. This is what you have control over, Tracy - - you have no control over what other people may "think" or "interpret".

I wish I had some answers for you that would be of some help to you, Tracy. All I have to offer you is my friendship, and all the support and encouragement that goes along with it. I hope you can keep your options opened, Tracy, and perhaps find a position that will let you do your job to the best of your ability without being made to feel "inferior" because of someone else's "interpretation".

I know this is weighing heavily on your mind, Tracy, and I do so understand. Now that you are home, your precious Theresa and little Tang need YOU. Try to let your mind be at peace so that you can enjoy this time with your precious furkids. Just two more days, Tracy, and then you will have a long weekend with your precious Theresa and little Tang.

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

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Thanks moon_beam

Ironically it's technology I used to excel at, but I'm just too far behind anymore. I appreciate you sharing your experiences with me. I will certainly think on it. Right now the kittles have my attention, as it should be.



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TTT

Hey Tracy, I'm sorry you are having such a hard time with work - it's bad enough that we have to go to work without it being somewhere we actively dislike, with people who have little regard for the basic tenets of humanity. Great to hear that Tang's ear hasn't got any worse - give them both a pat for me! Leejaye

Hi, Tracy, just stopping by to say "hello" and to wish you, your precious Theresa and little Tang a very peaceful and blissful evening.

"Ironically it's technology I used to excel at, but I'm just too far behind anymore." Tracy, I admire you and others who are "technology" gifted. "Technology" has changed so drastically in the last 15 years, and is continually changing with all the gadgets on the market. It is a marvel to me to watch our tech rep at work investigate the technical glitches that happen with our equipment - - and fix them. He is a delightful young man to talk to, as well. He is an employee with an independent company that is contracted to maintain and upgrade the technical equipment as needed. I do not know the "politics" of this company toward its employees, but I do know that if he were an employee of the health provider I work for he would not be as respected by the management. And, in the course of our opportunities to talk, he is aware of this.

Unfortunately most employers are only interested in what an employee can do for it - - not what the company can do for the employee. When an employer / supervisor determines that an employee no longer "meets its need" - - whatever that may be at any given moment - - the employee becomes "excess baggage" and / or "expendable." I wish you could find an employer who would recognize your talent - - and respect YOU the person. I would be so happy for you if this were to happen for you.

Soon you will be home with your precious Theresa and little Tang, and they will be so o o o oo glad to have daddy home. I hope today has been a decent one for you, my friend. Just one more day to get through and then it will be a wonderful three day weekend with your furkids. Please know you, your precious Theresa and little Tang are in my thoughts and prayers, my friend, and look forward to sharing your news.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Thanks leejaye, moon_beam

I just take one day at a time. With physical pain though. Just as my hand has started to feel better, I slept HARD on my left shoulder Sunday afternoon and it's hurt like a dickens since then The last time I did that, it took a good 7-10 days before it started feeling better. I'm on day 4 (sigh) But I muddle through each day somehow. I was a 1/2 hour late getting home tonight as ALL the #18 buses were running late. So, the kittles were none too pleased. Between my lateness and physical discomfort, I have had to struggle just to get through my nightly tasks. Tang's ear cleaning being the hardest. The little bugger picked the worst fight yet with Theresa long after it was over. Neither appears injured, but Tang's tail was fluffed out triple its normal size. I had to holler at him twice to get him to back down. Siblings (double sigh)

One more day to work which I'm not looking forward to as it's a Friday going into a holiday. I'm sure it will be crazy, but not as crazy as Tuesday's likely to be. But, if I don't get called Sunday (there is a 50% chance of thunder storms) I'll have 3 whole days off! Well, off to finish up and settle in.

TTFN

TTT

Hi, Tracy, it's F R I D A Y!!! YEA!!! Soon you will be home with your precious Theresa and little Tang, and all will be right with your world.

So last night you had the role of being "umpire" for your little Tang. By the way, has he had his "manhood" surgery yet? If not, this may be why he is becoming a bit more rambunctious.

I hope you and your fur tribe have a very peaceful and blissful evening, Tracy, and that you are spared any "on call" this weekend. 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

Hi Tracy...I hope you and furbabies are keeping cool in this heat. It was in the high 90s here today and probably higher in your area. Storms predicted for Sunday night, hopfully not bad ones and then very cool.....I hope your shoulder and hand are feeling better. Changeable weather doesn't help any....Anyway I hope you, Tang, and Theresa have a peaceful Caturday and holiday weekend.
I always think of Angel Tom too.

Hugs,

LoveMyMickey

Thanks moon_beam, LoveMyMickey

Late getting in tonight. Went to the urgent care across the street from work. Not another soul in the place which was nice. The Dr. asked me if I fell or injured myself. Telling him, no just the nap thing, and a cursory exam, he decided against x-rays and RX muscle relaxant and pain med. Those took forever to get filled at Walgreens downtown. Took them with some granola bars while waiting for a bus; unholy late again. But I should have known that from the outage calls due to traffic accident in the part of town that's the other end of the line. Getting home late and in pain (it's in my neck now too, but I think the meds are starting to kick in to the point of at least managability) The chores were definately "Readers Digest" version bare minumum (kittle food, water, litter boxes, etc) Tang is off the hook on ear cleaning tonight due to pain and that he's been doing well. Yes, moon_beam Tang is neutered and was when I got him (he is about 2-3 years old) But with orange Tabbys some of the wildness always stays. I don't think it's an accident they look like little tigers

Well, on to a nice hot shower and settle in with the kids. Inside, too hot for balcony. But hoping for no call Sunday and great weather Labor Day.

TTFN

TTT

"I don't think it's an accident they look like little tigers"

Hi, Tracy, thank you so much for sharing with us how you, your precious Theresa, and little Tang are doing. I'm so chuckling about your observation about "orange tabby's looking like tigers." Ah yes. When I would look at my baby girl Abbygayle, how she moved, etc., I truly saw her as a lioness on the African plain - - only the smaller version. The Animal Planet channel used to show a series called "Big Cat Diary" where biologists would go and study the habits of the lions, cheetahs, and leopards in Africa. Oslo, Noah, Abbygayle, and I would gather around the TV together to watch this WONDERFUL program, and both Noah and Abbygayle, along with me, were fascinated by it (Oslo usually slept through it). I would tell them they were watching their big cousins.

I am so, so sorry you are in pain, but am so very glad the doctor you saw yesterday evening was able to give you some medicinal assistance. Being another customer of muscle spasms and three years in physical therapy from severe injuries, may I offer you a suggestion about also trying a cold pack, if you are not already familiar with this. It does help to reduce the swelling around the nerves and tendons and ligaments, etc.. There are times when I literally would not be able to walk if I did not sleep on a cold pack on my back. And the hot showers also are of tremendous comfort.

I hope you and your furkids are enjoying this Caturday, and that you will be feeling MUCH BETTER as the medicine takes effect, along with the tremendous comfort of just being home with your precious Theresa and little Tang. Please know you and your precious fur tribe are in my thoughts and prayers, my friend, and look forward to knowing how each of you are doing.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Thanks moon_beam

I love Big Cat Diary, it still comes on Animal planet sometimes. I am posting this as fast as I can. Long story short, my internet has been out since I got back from Kroger this morning until now. After fighting up TWO levels of supervisors, I have an all day tech appt. for tomorrow. Unfortunately, I am also tertiary OC with 60 % chance of storms tomorrow In addition to my internet, my cable and phone services have been going in and out. The second level supervisor I spoke with seems to think the overall signal coming to my apartment (not my building, just MY apartment) is weak. He said it can affect cable and phone, but more often internet because of the necessary band width it needs. Having worked in and around data centers and putting in plenty of communication tickets it sounded like it made sense. I'm praying to the heavens just one thing: NO getting called to work. Any prayers in that arena appreciated. hoping this for my pain, time with the kids, and being able to finally get a tech out here to fix my problems. My own little "Tripple Play" (What Insight calls my cable, phone and internet bundle) A good suggestion about the cold packs. I have 2 in the freezer. But the urgent care doctor said heat. I have no heating pads, but have been using heat rub lotion at night which seems to help. This morning I was in total agony. I sucked up the pain as best I could and took what meds it was time for, and the muscle relaxant when I got back in. Since then it's been at least managable. Odd coincidence: I was awakened by the door bell (nobody ever uses it, obviously) it was a couple guys soliciting for a church. I politely said thank you, no thank you. But it was righ after that I dscovered my internt was back. Maybe God was trying to tell me something? Maybe I should have at least taken a pamplet I hope I didn't make the big guy mad.

Well, if I don't post for a while, you'll know why (sigh) Feeling good enogh to clean Tang's ear, which I'm sure he'll hate. Hoping for a peacful night and no calls tomorrow. TTFN

TTT

Hi, Tracy, thank you so very much for sharing with us how you, your precious Theresa, and little Tang are doing. I am so sorry you were in much discomfort and pain this morning. If you have a microwave you can get heat packs that you can place in the microwave to warm and then put them where you need them. I use a heating pad because I do not have, and will not have, a microwave oven. I do hope the pain meds, relaxants, and the soothing comfort of a hot shower begin to bring you some relief.

I'm chuckling at your "thanks but no thanks" response to the doorbell ringers. No, I don't believe you made "the big guy mad." You did better than I - - I don't answer the door when I see them. I don't even ask what they want through the intercom.

Sorry you're having technical issues again, but at least you know now that there does appear to be a technical issue and it's not just the fluctuations in electricity because of storms. Your internet provider may also be having transmission challenges -- because they run on electrical power, too, - - so if their system is affected - - so yours will be as well. I am DEFINITELY keeping my fingers and toes crossed for you that you will not have to be called into service tomorrow. And I hope the tech is truly able to fix the problem for you.

So little Tang's ear cleaning reprieve was short lived. I hope little Tang is cooperative, and lets you know that he truly appreciates everything you do for him.

Tracy, it's always a blessing logging in and sharing your news, my friend. I hope you and your precious fur tribe are having a very peaceful and blissful evening, and that you will be able to rest comfortably tonight. Please know you, your precious Theresa and little Tang are in my thoughts and prayers, and am looking forward to knowing how each of you are doing.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Thanks moon_beam

This morning I was up early as usual (4:00) in pain but not agony; just in time for both my meds. It hurts but not like yesterday which I will take as a sign of progress. Now if I can just have the next 2 days of peace and rest, perhaps by Tuesday I'll at least be functional. No balcony time this morning. Temps were borderline, but it was more that I am not up to "watching" Tang. Kids are both doing OK. Hoping for a peacful day, and a kept tech appt. **


TTFN

TTT

** Update - after hearing nothing by 11:30, I called Insight and was advised my appt was kicked up to yesterday. The problem was outside and repaired by 6:29 - about the time all my services came back up. Would have been nice if someone called to tell me ..

Hi, Tracy, just checking in to see how you and your fur tribe are doing this Sunday. I hope you have been fortunate to avoid any on call duties. I can so relate to your frustration about not being informed when an appointment is not kept as scheduled. I do so understand how frustrating that is. The good news is that the repairs have been completed and your "Trifecta" is back up and working - - and hopefully the way it is supposed to be.

I hope your little Tang was cooperative last night for his ear cleaning ritual, and that he and Theresa are enjoying each other's company - - rather than raising their daddy's blood pressure with roughhousing.

Please know you, your precious Theresa, and little Tang are in my thoughts and prayers, my friend, and I hope you and your precious fur kids will have a very peaceful and delightful evening.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Thanks moon_beam

Tang was OK with his ear cleaning and no fight to ref. I've avoided being called so far. The skies are dark but no rain so far. I'm hoping all we get is a little rain sans any real damage. I've prayed for this to allow me some signifigant time to recooperate. A little over 13 hours until I'm off the hook. If the rain holds off and the temps stay low, may be some balcony time tonight. ***


*** Update. Just scattered showers, and NO calls! I awoke this morning right at 8:00 as my OC was ending to Theresa and Tang in the bed. Shoulder is a bit better. Picked up a hot/cold bed buddy at Walgreens when I was there for an RX refill. Coudy skies but no rain. 64 out. I let the kittles out but they got bored. Now I just have the windows open and we are all realxing this lazy Labor Day....

Hi, Tracy, so good to log in to get caught up on your news. Am THRILLED that you avoided any on call this weekend, and I know your precious Theresa and little Tang are TOTALLY THRILLED!!!

It's a bit drippy here now, too, and we're under a flash flood watch until Wednesday morning. I am thankful I do not live in a flood area.

Noah and I are also enjoying a lazy day watching various programs. I hope you and your precious fur tribe continue to have a wonderful afternoon and evening, and that your day tomorrow back at the salt mines will be decent for you. Please know you, your precious Theresa and little Tang are in my thoughts and prayers, and look forward to knowing how each of you are doing.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Thanks moon_beam

Just a lazty day here watching TV. For the last couple of hours just been listening to relaxation music chanel on cable as I dozed with the neck support of the bed buddy; Theresa at my feet on the sofa, Tang on the floor just a few feet away hugging a catnip sock. Awoke from weird dreams as usual when afternoon napping on the sofa. We have had gray skies but no rain. The temp has not been above 66. I just left the windows open and the AC off the whole day. Almost feels like fall. Each time I wake up I hurt, but a little less than the last; a 10 day supply of the meds starting from Friday. I hope it will be mostly cleared up by then. It has not quite been the holiday weekend I'd been hoping for becuase of this pain (sigh) But I got to spend it with the kittles, and they with me. So, that part was nice.


TTFN

TTT

Hi, Tracy, so glad to know you have been able to spend this day napping and lazying with your precious Theresa and little Tang. I know they are so o o o o o glad to have daddy home. I'm glad to know you were able to pick up a bed buddy for your neck, and hope that is providing you some comfort to the sore places.

We are under a tornado watch for the evening and through the night. For some folks this could be quite an unsettling situation, and hope this night passes uneventfully.

I hope you and your precious fur tribe have a very peaceful and blissful evening, Tracy, and that your day tomorrow will be a decent one back at work. Please know you, your precious Theresa and little Tang are in my thoughts and prayers, and look forward to knowing how each of you are doing.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Thanks moon_beam

The temps stay in the 60s here and the clouds are clearing for a remarkable sunset. Like I said, it seems like Fall. The kiddles are chomping at the bit to get back out on the balcony. So I will take my shower and let them get at that. Hope the tornado passes you and your precious Noah by....



TTT.

Hi Tracy....My goodness, it is only in the 50s today, rainy and cold. We have the furnace on, I can't stand the cold and dampness.......Wasn't that a beautiful sunset last evening, a dark orange glow all around....Kind of spooky because it was a similiar color right before that '74 tornado came through here.

Tracy, I hope your work day is going well and I hope your pain is better. Give the furbabies a pat for me and I hope they are doing well.....You all are always in my thoughts and prayers.....Always thinking of Angel Tom.....God Bless...

LoveMyMickey

Hi, Tracy, Noah and I send you and your fur family our soggy evening greetings. Last night's boisterous weather did affect some folks in the region with some power outages and trees down, and there some tornado warnings in the far southern part of the region this morning, but schools were opened and buses running as usual to pick up the students, and this is an area that cancels schools when the "snow" word is whispered in the forecast. All Noah and I got here at the homestead was steady rain which is great for the well.

I hope today is being kind to you at work, and that you, your precious Theresa, and little Tang will have a very peaceful and blissful evening tonight. Please know you and your fur tribe are in my thoughts and prayers, my friend, and look forward to sharing your news.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Thank you LoveMyMickey, moon_beam

Goodness, what happened to summer? We went from sunny and 100 Saturday to gray skies and highs in the low/mid 60s by today. Work was about as busy as expected for a day after a holiday. The usual complaining "But I couldn't set an arrangement yesterday, you were closed" It slowed down after 3:00. Home now with the kittles. Tang's ears are much cleaner, but he looks like he may be getting another tiny nodule. I'll need to ask the vet about it. Otherwise, he and Theresa are both doing quite well. It's "misting" out and 66 right now. Letting the cool air in thru the sliding door with screen closed. Both are expressing interest in "out-tide!" We will see how they feel if the misting does not let up. I swear they look at me as If I did that do them - as if I control the weather. I keep telling them if that were true I could quit working and stay with them ALL the time Well, onward and so forth.....


TTFN

TTT

Hi, Tracy, so glad to share your news that you are home with your precious Theresa and little Tang safe and sound. Oh - - I do hope Tang is not growing another nodule in his ear. You are such a great daddy noticing this new change, and getting on top of it with his doctor.

Yeah, - I know the "guilt trip" look - - how I do remember telling my little ones when they also enjoyed "outside time" that the weather is beyond my control. I remember one time when my Eli had wriggled out of his harness and gone exploring in the far back woods where he knew I could not follow him. A summer storm was coming up and I went out and called for him to encourage him to please come home where it was safe. I kept the basement door opened just a bit so that he could come in. It did start raining with a bit of booming overhead - - and shortly after that my Eli came racing inside from wherever he had been, and looked at me as if to say "You did that on purpose!!!"

So glad today was decent for you - - hopefully more than less - - and that tomorrow will also be kind to you in the trenches. I hope you and your furkids are having a very peaceful and blissful evening. Please know you, your precious Theresa and little Tang are in my thoughts and prayers, my friend, and look forward to knowing how each of you are doing.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Thank you moon_beam

Tonight on the way home from the bus stop, I stopped at Indi's for some fried chicken (a rare treat) Of course, Tang smelled it the moment I stepped in the door. I told him I'd share later IF he was a good boy. Meaning, NO fighting with Theresa. I swear those two understand what I'm saying. He is doing his best "angel" routine with all his might while Theresa seems to be deliberately trying to provoke him. I can see it in his "twitching" "Hmmm fight with sis or chhhhhicken? DAAAADDY, NO FAIR!" We will see. Another gray drizzly night. Iffy on balcony time


TTFN

TTT

Hi, Tracy, thank you so much for sharing with us how you, your precious Theresa and little Tang are doing. I agree with Tang - - "gee whiskers, dad - - what does one (my being the sweet furchild I am) have to do with the other (being my typical pesky little brother to my pesky big sister)?" I hope he's enjoying a "very good boy treat" sharing daddy's chicken.

Of course they understand what you're saying, dad. They don't always agree with it - - but they understand every word you say.

I hope you and your fur tribe are enjoying a very peaceful and blissful evening, and that your day tomorrow will be a decent one in the trenches. It's always a blessing logging on and sharing your news, Tracy. Please know you, your precious Theresa, and little Tang are in my thoughts and prayers, and look forward to sharing your news.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Thanks moon_beam

Tang will get his chicken, although he's working hard to talk his way out of it. He's followed me and chattered more than ever as if to say "See dad, I'm being good" It was cute up to the point when I walked away from the bed and he batted and my bare leg with claws NOT sheathed (drew blood) Time for some time out before repast (sigh)