Re: Re: Driving Evaluation(Dawn)

November 4, 2004

Dawn - I actually have three dogs, though the oldest lives with my parents (which isn't that far, cause I live in an apartment over their garage.) Spencer, the one who lives with them is a shetland sheepdog, most people refer to them as miniature collies, he's 9. Skylar, the middle dog, is a little bit of everything: reddish brown coloring of a chow-chow, with the body and ears of a golden retriever, and the black face mask of a german shepherd, she's 7. is a 3 year old Great Pyrenees, so because Holly has Newfoundland in her I would imagine they look similar, except is all white. We had a tuxedo cat, named Chaplin (mom thought her little black mustache reminded her of Charlie Chaplin) we called her Chapie, she was 17. Last Monday on my mom's birthday, we found out that she had cancer and we had to put her to sleep, which was rough on all of us.....especially mom, and for some reason who was apparently more emotionally attached to the cat then the other two

dogs who'd lived with her longer. Now, because of 's size (she's 136lbs) and unpredictable playing spurts, we just think it would be unfair to a kitten to bring it into this environment. Chapie spent her whole life thinking she was a dog, so she was okay.....but then again, she was here before , so she'd already staked her territory out.

I know how you feel, though. Skylar and Spencer are really my parents dogs, though Skylar has gradually moved in with me; and she and are my children. I'm ultra protective of them and just think they are the best things ever, I love them so much. The Scooby snacks were a big hit here, too.....though their absolute favorite thing is the duplex cookies they sell at the Petco pet bar.....all three of the dogs will do anything you ask of them for one of those Hope you're having a good night and that you'll be able to get some rest this evening. Triciadawn lorenz wrote:

Tricia,

Just curious what type of dogs do you have? Do you also have any cats? I have one of each and love them more that just about any person I have ever met!(NO OFFENSE ANYONE!) I really think they are my fluffy children. Tell Barbara that I bought Holly Scooby Doo cookies yesterday and if she wants to make friends my dog went crazy over them. She was growling at me today, because I did not give it to her fast enough! Well take care and have a pain free and great evening!!!!!! LOL

DawnBARBARA TORREY wrote:

Tricia - You're a sweetie...I'm glad that my ill mood was well enough concealed that it didn't make me a poop to be around. You were more than a distraction....You were a friend and I was really grateful for your presence. Today has been harder for a lot of reasons....family response somehow being the biggest part.

I've decided that you fall into my "local area" so that I can drive to your house when I'm alert....or is that when I'm a lert? Golly, this is confusing.

I loved meeting the dogs. They really made me miss not having one. Maybe next time I should bring them each a goody so that they will fall in love with me.

Now as for the that colored pencil set.....I keep thinking about it and I just have to have it. It would be a totally frivolous purchase but I want them. Maybe someday.

Re your driving.....remember to stay away from Dr. CaresOnlyAbout HisAss or your chance of ever making it out to my neck of the woods will fade into oblivion. I'll look frwward to the Tour of Denial. Not sure that I've ever been there. I'll be rooting for you when you see the doc next week. Maybe I should prep him when I see him on Monday? Only kidding. Tricia Skiba wrote:

Barb - I'm glad that we could get out for a bit and help keep your mind on other things. , too is always glad for new visitors and hopefully as she gets more used to you she'll learn to be as considerate of you as she is of me. Gotta tell ya, our little outing helped my spirits as much as yours, so thank you back attcha

I know this whole thing just sucks canal water for you, but I honestly believe that the doc will find a way to make these meds work for you, and not against you so that you can practice with the special doo-dads and move back into the part of your life that you're only taking a vaca from right now. Just bring those pencils with ya next time, so you can add a little "color" to the experience

For my part, I'll work on winning doc over to my way of thinking about the temporary meds, blackmail my body into some cooperation and see if I can't get back into a car and out your way, to help with the distraction every now and then. I'll give you a tour of the river Denial.....I'm in the tower on the west bank Love ya, TriciaBARBARA TORREY wrote:

Cliff - Friggin sucks? Yup, Cliff....I do believe you have said it better than I ever could. Bring the guitar, the live-in driver and the wife...I'm sure that she'll understand.

I spent some time out with Tricia today after the eval (Thank you, Tricia) and it really helped to lift my spirits. It's hitting me harder tonight but I think sleep will feel really good. Hope you have a good night's sleep too. BarbaraCliff Huber wrote:

> To all:> I failed the test today.....both in terms of reaction time and the functional use of my left hand and arm. Barbara -This friggin' sucks and I'm really bummed for you. You have my prayers and all of the telepathic moral support I can beam to you. If you need a live-in driver/guitar player, let me know...I'll pack the van and get myself over there!Peace, love and pain relief!!!Cliff

November 4, 2004

Okay, got the hint....Duplex and Scooby Do cookie snacks are on theh shopping list.Tricia Skiba wrote:

Dawn - I actually have three dogs, though the oldest lives with my parents (which isn't that far, cause I live in an apartment over their garage.) Spencer, the one who lives with them is a shetland sheepdog, most people refer to them as miniature collies, he's 9. Skylar, the middle dog, is a little bit of everything: reddish brown coloring of a chow-chow, with the body and ears of a golden retriever, and the black face mask of a german shepherd, she's 7. is a 3 year old Great Pyrenees, so because Holly has Newfoundland in her I would imagine they look similar, except is all white. We had a tuxedo cat, named Chaplin (mom thought her little black mustache reminded her of Charlie Chaplin) we called her Chapie, she was 17. Last Monday on my mom's birthday, we found out that she had cancer and we had to put her to sleep, which was rough on all of us.....especially mom, and for some reason who was apparently more emotionally attached to the cat then the o! ther

two dogs who'd lived with her longer. Now, because of 's size (she's 136lbs) and unpredictable playing spurts, we just think it would be unfair to a kitten to bring it into this environment. Chapie spent her whole life thinking she was a dog, so she was okay.....but then again, she was here before , so she'd already staked her territory out.