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Well, after a week of being time limited and only visiting my journal, I finally got to sit down and go back through over 100 alerts and 4 pages of new posts. By the time I finished that, I had another 25 new alerts to look through. But, I'm finally caught back up. 
Tomorrow Elf goes to get his masculinity removed, normal shots and rabies vac, initial check up, and whatever all else. I'm supposed to drop him off around 7:30-8 then pick him back up around 3-3:30ish. Ought to be fun (for me). Not a morning person though, and he's been making sure I'm up by 7. He'll pay for it tomorrow 
Have the last bit of a butt ham in the fridge to finish and I'm getting tired of ham. Would really like to dive into a New England seafood feast of lobster and clams about now.
Hmmm Maybe I can get #1 favorite oldest daughter to bring some live lobsters and clams down from Maine with her when she visits the end of June! 
That thought just dawned on me. Maybe her luggage won't be so much to prevent her doing so... I'll have to ask her. Damn... that would be too easy and too awesome!
Tomorrow Elf goes to get his masculinity removed, normal shots and rabies vac, initial check up, and whatever all else. I'm supposed to drop him off around 7:30-8 then pick him back up around 3-3:30ish. Ought to be fun (for me
). Not a morning person though, and he's been making sure I'm up by 7. He'll pay for it tomorrow Have the last bit of a butt ham in the fridge to finish and I'm getting tired of ham. Would really like to dive into a New England seafood feast of lobster and clams about now.
Hmmm Maybe I can get #1 favorite oldest daughter to bring some live lobsters and clams down from Maine with her when she visits the end of June! That thought just dawned on me. Maybe her luggage won't be so much to prevent her doing so... I'll have to ask her. Damn... that would be too easy and too awesome!- Thread starter
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So it's not lobster... I'm eating a poor man's Philly mushroom and onion cheese steak sub. Made with 85% lean ground beef, seasoned & stir fried with onions and mushrooms. The cooled meat mix is also good wrapped in a flour tortilla with cheese and nuked for ~45 seconds. Can add other stuff for flavor like some salsa and hot sauce etc. When I was working, I used to take them for lunch. Fast, filling, and good. Have also taken them on long road trips. Can heat one in any gas stop convenience store and munch while driving.
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Elf is back from his date with destiny (emasculation) Much calmer and though I'm sure a lot of that has to do with the drugs, I'm hoping it carries forward. Little Fella really pulled a fast one on me when I got him home and out of the truck. He took off like lightening, jerking the leash right out of my hand. He had seen a baby bunny and ran it up across the driveways and into the drainage ditch. Fast little guy but the rabbit had a head start and he lost it in the garbage in the ditch. He's spent most of his time since getting home sleeping.
He had no breakfast, and can't have food till after 6pm. I'll give him a little extra for dinner to compensate. They gave him all his shots including rabies while there and he has pain meds to take for the next 3-4 days... 1/2 tab (100mg) every 12 hours so he'll get it with his meals. They said to start that tomorrow morning, and no sutures, so that saves me a trip back. Mel had to check out the smell emanating from the site. Of course Elf wasn't all that pleased with that at all.
My knee has been degrading steadily over the past week. (wonder if it's from the butt ham I've been eating... chemicals?) I've spent the past 2 days sitting in my recliner with an ice pack on it and then the jacuzzi before bed. It's on the inside, centered on the joint, right below the knee cap. Quite painful. Still managing to care for the animals and do what's required, but not a lot extra beyond that. Having said that, I'm heading back there now until goat chore time. Hope y'all have had a great start to your week!
Much calmer and though I'm sure a lot of that has to do with the drugs, I'm hoping it carries forward. Little Fella really pulled a fast one on me when I got him home and out of the truck. He took off like lightening, jerking the leash right out of my hand. He had seen a baby bunny and ran it up across the driveways and into the drainage ditch. Fast little guy but the rabbit had a head start and he lost it in the garbage in the ditch. He's spent most of his time since getting home sleeping. He had no breakfast, and can't have food till after 6pm. I'll give him a little extra for dinner to compensate. They gave him all his shots including rabies while there and he has pain meds to take for the next 3-4 days... 1/2 tab (100mg) every 12 hours so he'll get it with his meals. They said to start that tomorrow morning, and no sutures, so that saves me a trip back. Mel had to check out the smell emanating from the site. Of course Elf wasn't all that pleased with that at all.
My knee has been degrading steadily over the past week. (wonder if it's from the butt ham I've been eating... chemicals?) I've spent the past 2 days sitting in my recliner with an ice pack on it and then the jacuzzi before bed. It's on the inside, centered on the joint, right below the knee cap. Quite painful. Still managing to care for the animals and do what's required, but not a lot extra beyond that. Having said that, I'm heading back there now until goat chore time. Hope y'all have had a great start to your week!
Bruce
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Sure hope your knee clears up quick Joe. Hard to get much done when you can't walk without pain.
Christofur lost his manliness last Wednesday. He was fine until about a month ago but he started spraying. Why then at about 16 months old? Being an indoor cat he's never seen nor smelled a female in heat and the other 3 cats are fixed so it isn't like he needed to mark his territory. He had a long acting pain killer, we didn't have to do anything other than let him out of the carrier when we got home. He is DD2's cat and her birthday was on the 2nd. It was a very expensive present.
Christofur lost his manliness last Wednesday. He was fine until about a month ago but he started spraying. Why then at about 16 months old? Being an indoor cat he's never seen nor smelled a female in heat and the other 3 cats are fixed so it isn't like he needed to mark his territory. He had a long acting pain killer, we didn't have to do anything other than let him out of the carrier when we got home. He is DD2's cat and her birthday was on the 2nd. It was a very expensive present.
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I was pretty lucky as the neuter was free with the price of the adoption. So was the rabies vac. So essentially, they cost combined $63.00. I ended up paying ~$69.00 more for all the other shots, the check up and the pain meds for him. Can't complain too much about that. But while we're on the subject, I also found out when I got Elf that TX law requires that all pound animals be neutered/spayed. I believe they said that also includes shelter animals. If you get one and don't have the procedure done it can be stiff fines and or jail time. 
So I told them to forget about contacting me for Pyrs or Tolis... My goal was to get a female PB or cross of the 2 for Mel to partner with. If she proved to be a good LGD, then I could consider breeding them for replacements/additions. Guess I'm gonna have to do it through a breeder or private party purchase instead for breeding purposes. If there were a proven LGD up for adoption, I guess I might consider it.
Sorry you had to pay full price for Christofur Bruce. Just curious, but what did it come to for a cat? My DD#1's birthday present ran about $325 (round trip airline tickets) and will increase over time once she gets here. Of course I'll send her some travel cash as well to cover expenses. This is the epileptic, now in Maine, who is fighting for disability, & can't drive or work. I'm anticipating her Christmas present will cost about the same or a bit more. Oh well, I'm looking forward to seeing her. With all the animals I can't really travel more than a day trip. And since Elf doesn't self regulate food, I can't simply set out a couple of days worth for him.
The past couple of days have been very uncomfortable as my hair has grown out long and when sweating it just aggravates me. Hard to comprehend as when I was a teen my hair was shoulder length or longer... Guess all those years in the military had an effect. Anyway, I've always had hair clippers since my kids were kids. I've also used them on the dogs. So I broke them out with a #3 guide and gave myself a haircut. Not bad if I do say so myself! At the barber I normally have them use a #2 guide but don't do my whole head with it, just the sides. This time I did my whole head. Kinda like the Wahl commercial about the firefighters who cut their own hair. Wish I could edge the back but I'll get over it. Saved $20 I'd have had to pay at a barber. Another 10 chances at the lottery
I believe they said that also includes shelter animals. If you get one and don't have the procedure done it can be stiff fines and or jail time. So I told them to forget about contacting me for Pyrs or Tolis... My goal was to get a female PB or cross of the 2 for Mel to partner with. If she proved to be a good LGD, then I could consider breeding them for replacements/additions. Guess I'm gonna have to do it through a breeder or private party purchase instead for breeding purposes. If there were a proven LGD up for adoption, I guess I might consider it.Sorry you had to pay full price for Christofur Bruce. Just curious, but what did it come to for a cat? My DD#1's birthday present ran about $325 (round trip airline tickets) and will increase over time once she gets here.
Of course I'll send her some travel cash as well to cover expenses. This is the epileptic, now in Maine, who is fighting for disability, & can't drive or work. I'm anticipating her Christmas present will cost about the same or a bit more. Oh well, I'm looking forward to seeing her. With all the animals I can't really travel more than a day trip. And since Elf doesn't self regulate food, I can't simply set out a couple of days worth for him. The past couple of days have been very uncomfortable as my hair has grown out long and when sweating it just aggravates me. Hard to comprehend as when I was a teen my hair was shoulder length or longer... Guess all those years in the military had an effect. Anyway, I've always had hair clippers since my kids were kids. I've also used them on the dogs. So I broke them out with a #3 guide and gave myself a haircut. Not bad if I do say so myself! At the barber I normally have them use a #2 guide but don't do my whole head with it, just the sides. This time I did my whole head. Kinda like the Wahl commercial about the firefighters who cut their own hair. Wish I could edge the back but I'll get over it. Saved $20 I'd have had to pay at a barber.
Another 10 chances at the lottery 
greybeard
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Had a male cat fixed,a male dog, and a female dog fixed and it was $325 including some meds and shots but same vet that takes care of my cows. (I cut or band the calves myself.
Was going to do the cat myself with the rubber boot trick but wife wouldn't let me.
Not hard to do, but the trick is getting yourself the heck out of the way when he comes out of the boot. They ain't happy atall.
Was going to do the cat myself with the rubber boot trick but wife wouldn't let me.
Not hard to do, but the trick is getting yourself the heck out of the way when he comes out of the boot. They ain't happy atall.
Mini Horses
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Haircuts. Hmmm...I've used my clippers before 
Did great job clipping horses for shows year back. It's a little different with your own head. BUT with the guides it helps. Do you feel like your are back in the Navy? Take the guide off and come down stroke on back edge.
Hope your knees are getting better. I'm certain it's hard to work with that pain in every step.
Glad you got all the vetting done. It should help Elf calm some. Mel seems to be taking it all in stride well -- having to share your attention and all. My little house dog won't self regulate food eating either. I swear, it's annoying but she just thinks she's supposed to eat whatever is out.
Unfortunately one of my cats disappeared about 2 weeks ago. I've searched and searched. It was about the time I began seeing a young fox.
She's been here about 12 yrs so I do miss her! Good barn cat. Now, I need a couple younger ones but, the old feral who decided he WAS gonna be living here 17 yrs ago (as an adult cat he moved in) doesn't really take kindly to any "new residents" I judge him to be about 19-20 and obviously aging! I do need some good mousers - and see a pair coming home with me in the not too distant future. The old boy won't even chase a fly anymore. 
Ideally, a couple kittens, barn raised with mom -- a few months old. It's like getting an LGD who's been "started". Makes a difference. when they are taught & have a desire.
Heat has hit our area hard now -- 88-92 days/70+ nights -- and the humidity is also starting to roll in....ahhh, summer! It's when you forget how COLD winter & snow can be and begin to THINK it may be better than the heat. It isn't! Just hard to be thrown into the change all at once. We used to have something called "Spring" with some ease into it weather. With the heat -- I found the car has a leak in the AC line. Gotta get that fixed to keep the Freon in there. Need AC. Don't need the repair bill. Truck is good AC but, gas mileage not as good.
Just turned AC unit on in my house yesterday. I am good with 74-75 but, 79 gets too warm. If I could just keep the outside temps at 75-80 I would be thrilled Dreaming!
Did great job clipping horses for shows year back. It's a little different with your own head. BUT with the guides it helps. Do you feel like your are back in the Navy? Take the guide off and come down stroke on back edge. Hope your knees are getting better. I'm certain it's hard to work with that pain in every step.
Glad you got all the vetting done. It should help Elf calm some. Mel seems to be taking it all in stride well -- having to share your attention and all. My little house dog won't self regulate food eating either. I swear, it's annoying but she just thinks she's supposed to eat whatever is out.
Unfortunately one of my cats disappeared about 2 weeks ago. I've searched and searched. It was about the time I began seeing a young fox.
She's been here about 12 yrs so I do miss her! Good barn cat. Now, I need a couple younger ones but, the old feral who decided he WAS gonna be living here 17 yrs ago (as an adult cat he moved in) doesn't really take kindly to any "new residents" I judge him to be about 19-20 and obviously aging! I do need some good mousers - and see a pair coming home with me in the not too distant future. The old boy won't even chase a fly anymore. Ideally, a couple kittens, barn raised with mom -- a few months old. It's like getting an LGD who's been "started". Makes a difference. when they are taught & have a desire.Heat has hit our area hard now -- 88-92 days/70+ nights -- and the humidity is also starting to roll in....ahhh, summer! It's when you forget how COLD winter & snow can be and begin to THINK it may be better than the heat. It isn't!
Just hard to be thrown into the change all at once. We used to have something called "Spring" with some ease into it weather. With the heat -- I found the car has a leak in the AC line. Gotta get that fixed to keep the Freon in there. Need AC. Don't need the repair bill. Truck is good AC but, gas mileage not as good.Just turned AC unit on in my house yesterday. I am good with 74-75 but, 79 gets too warm.
If I could just keep the outside temps at 75-80 I would be thrilled Dreaming!
Baymule
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Sorry your knee is giving you problems. Walking is kinda essential on a farm......
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