INSOMNIACS place to talk in the wee hours

blondiex46

Nettie, I love it...

Chevy and Cammie thanks for keeping me smiling I treasure you!!

alll others, thanks for coming and being you

HUGS

Sandy

 

Holeinone

Nettie, your place is very cool, do you have fruit trees? I guess no garden, since you are lacking that green thumb...

Linda, I learn so much from all of you. I thought I'd better google  Dave B. yes, I regonized him & music immediately..what a wonderful memory of getting to play with him.

Nettie1964

Ok, if my  memory will hold up, I'll try to answer!

We really don't raise dogs - we board and train!  We have raised a litter or two of Labradors, but it is a lot of work and we raised one litter of Springer Spaniels, they were born right before one of the Hurricanes we had here and our whole property flooded during the night!  We woke when the floods "killed" the generator at 4 am and ventured out to find everything under water!  We ran to the kennels and all the dogs were fine except for the newborns, they were floating!!  We lost two, two were fine and I managed to resuscitate one and he is still with us and he is an awesome hunting companion!  But talk about work, that was work!

My husband used to raise a vegetable garden, but we just don't have the time to do it right, so until we can retire, we just have to purchase our veggies! 

I have 3 big dogs, 2 are Louisiana Cur's and 1 was a mixed rescue!  She is lots of work!  We raised her inside and after having her spayed, she has urine control issues and I don't have the heart to leave her out, so I'm always changing her bedding and if we have company, I have to put a diaper on her!  We don't have carpet inside, thank goodness because sometimes she drips!  So the mop bucket is always close!  If I haven't bored you enough with pics, I'll post some here of the 3.

Thanks for the compliments, I wish these comments had a "like" button!!  I have a hard time remembering to mention everyone or respond to questions or comments!  Please don't be offended, it's just my brain is still recovering from chemo!

Elly is the mostly white and Si is the big dog!  Si has a sister, I just dont' have her pic and Dig is the Springer I saved!

If you are interested, check out our kennel facebook page!

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Shilo-Kennels/182767258424974?ref=hl

Chevyboy

Aw Geez Nettie!  I love your pics.... AND your dogs!  And cats & kittens!  Actually I love everything....  even the damn Chickens!  My neighbor has 6 Hens, and right now I have 2 dozen eggs, because I've been chickin' sittin' for a week!   The girls were busy!  DD took pictures of them, and when my Daughter sends them to me from her phone, I'll post a couple!   And I love your property!  Wow, it's beautiful!  Your story of the flooding was sort of sad, but happy that some were rescued! 

Cammi thinks I am eating the chickens "new-born" but she doesn't know they aren't quite "born" yet...ha!   It's like I have to eat them all, because DH thinks there is something "wrong" with fresh eggs!  Like it's in-humane, or something!  So he has his old store-bought eggs, and I have mine!

We had a little Sheltie!  She was 11, but got so helpless, and something very wrong with her, and we finally had to just help her the best way we could, and let her go to sleep....   So hard to lose someone/thing you love like that....  Vets did everything they could, but you just have to know your dog, and know when it is "time"....  So right now we just have the family of Squirrels, and the chickens, if you count the neighbors stuff... AND their Cat "Edith" who I also watch, when they leave. 

Thank you Blondie.... Yes, I have to watch over Cammi....  She gets out of control once in awhile...  But she is okay....  She has her Katie-Kat, and her Grand-son Joey, who ALSO watch over her...  It takes a Village, I tell you! 

Hi Linda, Wren, and HoleGG....!  Yes, my DD has her own Floral Department in one of the King Soopers here...  My Dad was a Florist, and my Mom raised Orchids, and Bonsai's.... I just raise anything I can get my hands on.... but DD loves her flowers....   So it's fun working with her...  She was helping me throw out some old .... I mean OLD yard stuff yesterday.... And I was sort of reluctant, but she was right!  She said "WHAT are you doing with THIS thing?  You had it before I was BORN!"   So since that was over 50 years ago, I relinquished my hold on a few things....  Brat...!

Okay kids....  gotta go see if it is too windy out there....  At least the sun is shining! xooxoxxo

camillegal

Netie u have a load of furbaby lovers here so post away and tell us u'r stories. We love them The only problem is Chevy starts on those damn chickens, oh it's been a struggle to try to shut her up about eating and stealing their eggs since forever--u'd think they lay golden eggs according to her. and BTW Chevy if u'r DD was cleaning out all the old things be thankful u'r still there.

The sun was out before and we actually have a window open, but now it looks like rain so we'll see--First day of window opening and actually last for a little while. It's windy tho.

Chevyboy

Oh you little BRAT!  Ha, ha!  GOOD one Cammi!   You were even paying attention!  Damn!  How's the phone business going?  I mean your what do you call it?  J-O-B...???

You probably crack those people up....  !  At least you do ME!  I laughed out loud at that one!  You guys, don't pay any attention to her...  She just loves to get my goat.... I mean chickens....  She's just jealous!  I have to lay low for awhile....  she is ON to me! 

dutchiris

I'm so tired.  Beautiful dogs Nettie and what a wonderful home you have  No green thumb here either.

Blondie, right back at ya, thanks for coming and being you!  Chevy and Cami make me laugh too.

Thank you everyone.

I need a nap.

flatnfab54

I an new and have been reading this tread and really enjoying it. I have read  some of the topics on colonoscopy and I had my first one today. I had 8 polyps and 4 were removed. scary!!!!Doctor said he said they are being sent in for pathology but did not seem too concerned. I will know more on April 9. 

Holeinone

welcome flatnfab, I bet you are happy to have that over with...some people just grow those little buggers & they are nothing. My DH usually has 3-4 snipped & 1-2 will be precancerous. I think it's a wonderful screening method to find it early. I wish mammograms were as good as a colonoscopy.

This is a fun thread, we have it all....

flatnfab54

Thanks for the welcome. I am glad I had it done just was surprised I had so many. Also was the first procedure I had done since they took my port out in 2009 so I was very anxious!!

Nettie1964

Welcome flatnfab, I'm new here also, but it is a fun thread.

Now I must confess...I would much rather have fresh yard eggs over store bought any day. And they make the best cakes, much richer than regular.  I have a friend that keeps me supplied when the hens are in overtime.

One day we will have our own chickens again.

I've never had a colonoscopy, but probably should do that soon, just so tired of doctors.

AndmI'm like dutchiris, I'm exhausted, just took GD home and she is a handful, but I love playing with her. Just resting a minute before I start supper, really not feeling it but hubby needs to eat.:/

Later ladies.....

camillegal

Dutch I'm glad u'r resting and Nettie u rest as soon as u can.--Warm up some (can) of soup and make some rahmon noodles and add them and just say it's home made  That's what  Chevy does.

Welcome flat and Fab--I'm glad u decided to land here. Oh when u have a colonoscopy it's a pain in the A$$ especially when u haven't had things done for a while. It's not unusual to have polyps and hopefully they are all fine==but the night before is the real drag part so at least it's over. Tell us about u'rself we mean no harm, we just get carried away. 

dutchiris

Now Chevy told me that no one would figure out that soup trick.

The colonoscopy prep, ah yes.  I think once that stuff starts running right through you and is coming out clear, you should be able to stop drinking it.  But nooooooo.  

And no nap for me.  The phone rings.  Water bottle leaked and filled her soccer cleats with water.  Could I bring her other pair?  Sure.  Then my parents called me to go for a walk.  Then I made supper.  Now I'm watching The Voice.

Welcome Flatnfab!  

Spookiesmom

Welcome 54!  It's crazy, but fun here. Speaking of 4s, where is she? And Nettie, what kind of pupper is the big blue Merle? And which part of hurricane country are you in?  Aren't they fun? Not!!!!

Nettie1964

Spookiesmom,

He is a catahula cur and I'm in central Louisiana. We don't get fullforce hurricanes often but we did a few years back with rita and katrina.

And Dutch...No rest for me either, cooked supper, cleaned up, D and SIL here to take shower as their water is out.

But I am trying to put my feet up and watch the voice.

dutchiris

The "Have a Little Faith in Me" duet was so amazing.

Edited to say I LOVE DUETS!

camillegal

OH OH using numbers for names Phylojail is going to feel like she's back in the slammer--oh she traveling all over so she won't even be reading anything.

Dutch u never got a nap==but u need one or at least rest somehow.

I was busy with the phones today and all I ask of these MEN is to acknowledge my posts ao I know they get it and then it's on them--but nooooo they are so stubborn and I lost it==I told them getting them to talk to me was like pulling a ducks neck and trying to make a swan--so just answer me. Now we'll see, ye right they'll still do what they want anyway. my last message was after 7 so I hope it's done for the day.

Dr. called I have to run (oh right run) to the hospital tomorrow for a quick pee test--I hate to pee as a direct order, then I'll have my scan on Monday. Did I tell u this lready--cuz I don't remember sorry if I did. Oh my brain, it used to be so sharp, now it's like  Chevy's.

flatnfab54

A little about myself: Almost 6 years out of stage III b breast cancer and Her2 positive. Lost job, insurance during my year of treatment, qualified for Medicaid for Breast Cancer, Divorce, qualified for disability because of SE of treatment and lovely AL!!! Also qualified for food stamps and on waiting list for Section 8 voucher programm. Have two boys 24 and 27 and 3 grands!  2 boys 6 years and 7 months, and a 2 year old girl Mia that is our miracle baby  2.10 pounds micro preemie. 

Blessings2011

"...getting them to talk to me was like pulling a ducks neck and trying to make a swan"

camillegal

Flat--u've had and are still having a rough go of this rat bastard cancer--and I see u'r pic and u'r smiling--It's the Grandkids that make u smile and that's wonderful.

Well u are in the right place that no one wants to be but if u have to it's good here--we're pretty open about things and poke fun at one another--it the way we deal and it's not a bad way. So I hope u post a lot and stay this is a great bunch of a little loony ladies, but we cn be serious when needed. So remember that. Glad u'r here.

blondiex46

Welcome flat n what cammie said

flatnfab54

Yes grands are great. I am very thankful to still be here and still in remission at my stage but the financial issues and credit problems are not changing anytime soon. And also dealing with the fact that you will probably never return to the "old you!" I also hear alot the the MO's when you are 5 years out and just on 6 months or yearly checkups really dont take your SE that serious!! It is like "I got rid of your cancer what else do you want??"

ziggypop

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zc78_T89_B4

Puts everything in perspective.

Teka

Owlettes, *Hugs*

Teka

*Newbies*

Welcome!

camillegal

Teka

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camillegal

Anonymous

hi Owlettes!

Anonymous

Nettie, thank you for sharing pix of your furbabies, they are darling!

Chevy, that fast dancing wore me out just watching it! Wishing I could dance like that. Must have lost a couple pounds watching and tapping my foot.

Flatnfab, welcome! Hoping for a clean report . When is your dr appt?

Smaarty and Blessings, hearing that rain is on it's way, thanks for sending it to us. Still raining up north?

Hi1, yup, have always had my days and nights mixed up since the day I was born. 

Up late last night with a 3-hour phone call, then DH's phone going off all night with calls and texts (DD listed her old car online and gave DH's phone number). Needed to sleep in the old recliner with a heating pad as I overdid some yard work yesterday, didn't get much sleep.