tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8849348372908281816.post5104811083377830224..comments2024-01-01T06:40:52.523-08:00Comments on Inane Asylum: The woods are deep and darkMatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10517087265569164625noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8849348372908281816.post-89271438790812941502012-11-07T22:52:56.209-08:002012-11-07T22:52:56.209-08:00Hello all. Wow - I have really missed a lot around...Hello all. Wow - I have really missed a lot around here...<br /><br />Rae, I can't tell you how sorry I am to hear about your mom. I don't think we can ever be truly prepared for that -- no matter how long it was in coming. I hope that things have settled down a bit for you now and that you are able to curl up, find some peace, and enjoy the memories you hold dear of her. I'll be thinking of you.<br /><br />Matt, I can't even believe what you have been dealing with of late. I'm so glad that you caught that nasty skin cancer early and were able to take care of that and the gum problems. I know that what weighs most heavily on you, though, is poor PG and impending decisions you may have to make regarding her care. I lost my prior dog to cancer right after my son was born and it was heartbreaking. I truly hope that things improve for her at home with her family. Nothing is more difficult than watching your children or animals suffer. I'm sending your way vibes of positive energy and strength. (((Hugs))) to you, Jeannie and PG!<br /><br />Glad you checked in Susie so we know that you are OK after the storm. The strength of that storm was astonishing and the destruction unbelievable. I was communicating with some friends out there while it was going on and its always a nervous time when contact is lost. Sigh of relief that all is well with you :)<br /><br />I don't know where the time goes around here. Feel like I'm chasing my tail trying to get everything done with the kids, job, & home. Time flies by before I know it. Though each night I thank my lucky stars for the blessings I have.<br /><br />Peace friends<br />-JanannAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8849348372908281816.post-85519269688980246482012-11-06T21:37:58.696-08:002012-11-06T21:37:58.696-08:00Rae, I just got caught up on all the posts and wan...Rae, I just got caught up on all the posts and wanted to say I'm so sorry you've lost your mom. It's such a sad time when a parent goes - but I'm sure she had a wonderful life and I hope you will treasure all of your time and memories with her. <br /><br />And Susie, glad you survived the storm - just so much craziness with the weather and global warming. CMehlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8849348372908281816.post-81318566879593884852012-11-06T21:30:42.423-08:002012-11-06T21:30:42.423-08:00Matt, did you get your baby home? I know all abou...Matt, did you get your baby home? I know all about these dog issues, problems, concerns - having lost both our yellow labs this year just a few months apart. I hope she came home today. It's always the best just having them there beside you, knowing you will give them the best care. We adopted a rescue dog in August, named him Oliver (because he was an orphan!) and have really welcomed in the new member of our family. Never did the rescue route before - it's nice.<br /><br />There is a big koi facility in Santa Barbara, I think off Garden Street down near the freeway. You could call them with your carp questions. They might have an idea.<br /><br />Watching election returns. Geez Romney, just concede already. It's getting late in the east! My favorite thing about Obama winning is how upset Trump is. Ha!<br /><br />I have a good friend (met through cycling, of course) who lives in Hoboken - only got electricity back yesterday after a full week off! It was very interesting "working" with her every day, finding out stuff for her from her text requests, helping keep her spirits up, reminding her she was only lacking electricity and her home was still in place, etc. etc. It was a nice thing for our friendship to go through. I wish I could have gone there to help her. So much loss.<br /><br />Matt, do you have my email address? If so, will you send me yours? I have a question to ask you about my son living in Santa Maria during fire academy. Thx!CMehlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8849348372908281816.post-7248298603535152642012-11-06T11:56:16.745-08:002012-11-06T11:56:16.745-08:00Oh, Matt, I'm so, so, sorry for PG. Keep us up...Oh, Matt, I'm so, so, sorry for PG. Keep us updated. We'll send good thoughts; metaphorical "treats". :) And kiss her a bunch of times for me & say the following : "Oh, you purdy thing" while stoking her head & tummmy. All my doggies just loved that. :)<br /><br />As for your fish, Wow! 1st, I didn't even know goldfish could get up to half a pound! What's their lifespan? How old were yours? Maybe the 2nd one died of loneliness or a broken heart. :) Will you be getting some new ones? Wait, did you say you fish were named THELMA & LOUISE? :) :) The last goldish I owned (25 yrs ago) & attempted to keep alive longer than the time it took to get through the box of fishfood, I had named Lucy & Ethel. Can you ask your fish store if they can think of anything that would kill them like that?<br /><br />Take care of yourself & all the 'girls' of the house. Catch ya later.susie bnoreply@blogger.com