Happy Saturday everyone!!

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That was a good one!! CaroASTHMA 1976,OSTEOARTHRITIS 2002, COPD 02/06, IPF 08/07, UIP 01/08, RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS 03/08 SJOGREN SYNDROME 07/08Mississippi

From: Bruce Moreland <brucemoreland@ gmail.com>Subject: Re: Happy Saturday everyone!!To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. comDate: Saturday, February 7, 2009, 7:16 PM

CaroDon't assume he thinks its ok....talk to him about the liver enzymes.Normally seeing elevated enzymes they would at least reduce the Imuran.Just don't assume its ok with him without hearing directly from him whyhe's comfortable with it.>> Hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful weekend!! It is 70 out here> today and is supposed to be tomorrow and I am absolutely loving it!!> Absolutey gorgeous sunny day! I have so tired of being cooped up> inside because of the cold!!>> I have had another eventful week somewhat!! On Tuesday morning, my> cousin and my aunt came over to visit. My cousin and I have the same> birthday, so that day was our B-day so

I gave her a card and she left> and came back with a card for me and some bubble bath. How nice! My> aunt brought some clothes over that she needed some alterations done> on. That afternoon I got a phone call from my cousin and her> stepfather (my aunt's husband... they have been married for 54> years). Anyhoo he a massive coronary while driving at age 73 and was> killed in a single car crash. Really tragic. My aunt is 75 and not> taking it well at all. The funeral was Friday so that was a tough> day to go through.>> Last Sunday, I was coming back from the store, and there were 2 girls> on a Segway (? spell) with a little chihuaha running behing them. As> soon as I got even with them, they held up a sign no a sheet of> notebook paper that said "FREE DOG." Needless to say, he is mine> now!! His name is Gizmo. I call him Gizzy. I just absolutely love>

him! He is only about 6 months old and very playful. It was so nice> out today, I took him for a walk in the park and he really loved it.>> After the funeral on Friday, I had to run by the pulmo office to get> my monthly B12 injection. I had lab work done 2 weeks ago and a 2-E> echocardiogram done a week and a half ago to rule out pulmonary> hypertension. The echo was not back yet but the lab work was. I had> 5 liver tests that were elevated and my red blood cell count was> low. The nurse who gave me the shot showed it to me and I looked and> saw that my pulmo had signed off on it, so I am guessing he must not> think it is too bad or he would have called me. Anyway, I am going> to call back on Wednesday or Thursday and talk to his nurse to find> out if the echo is back and I will ask her about it then. I know he> told me that prednisone and Imuran can cause liver

damage and that is> why he checks CBC and liver function tests every 3 months. Guess I> will try and not worry until I find out something on Wednesday.>> I have been trying to keep up with the posts and I reply when I can> input. A lot of times the posts are regarding oxygen and since I am> not on oxygen yet, I don't really know what to say there, so usually> I just read those and keep going.>> I know a lot of you guys have dogs, too. I am having a tough time> getting this one to use the puppy pads. He will even go an inch away> from it. I have tried everything. Any suggestions? I even bought> the scented puppy pads that are supposed to attract them to use them,> but it is not working. It worked for the first day and after that no> luck. I am not giving up, though. I hope he will get it sooner or> later. Thank God for my Dirt Devil spot scrubber and

Febreeze!!>> Caro>

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Pink

I've done that pretty much. I have one grouping of stuff still to go

through. One of us does have to sell a washer and dryer.

I learned long ago how to get rid of stuff. I think the move to New York

years ago did it to me. At the cost of apartments in Manhattan and the

size, you don't take anything you don't absolutely have to have. It's a

great cure of hoarders.

> > > > >

> > > > > Hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful weekend!! It is 70

out

> > > here

> > > > > today and is supposed to be tomorrow and I am absolutely

loving

> > > it!!

> > > > > Absolutey gorgeous sunny day! I have so tired of being cooped

up

> > > > > inside because of the cold!!

> > > > >

> > > > > I have had another eventful week somewhat!! On Tuesday

> > morning, my

> > > > > cousin and my aunt came over to visit. My cousin and I have

the

> > > same

> > > > > birthday, so that day was our B-day so I gave her a card and

she

> > > left

> > > > > and came back with a card for me and some bubble bath. How

nice!

> > My

> > > > > aunt brought some clothes over that she needed some

alterations

> > > done

> > > > > on. That afternoon I got a phone call from my cousin and her

> > > > > stepfather (my aunt's husband... they have been married for 54

> > > > > years). Anyhoo he a massive coronary while driving at age 73

and

> > > was

> > > > > killed in a single car crash. Really tragic. My aunt is 75 and

> > not

> > > > > taking it well at all. The funeral was Friday so that was a

> tough

> > > > > day to go through.

> > > > >

> > > > > Last Sunday, I was coming back from the store, and there were

2

> > > girls

> > > > > on a Segway (? spell) with a little chihuaha running behing

> > > them. As

> > > > > soon as I got even with them, they held up a sign no a sheet

of

> > > > > notebook paper that said " FREE DOG. " Needless to say, he is

mine

> > > > > now!! His name is Gizmo. I call him Gizzy. I just absolutely

> love

> > > > > him! He is only about 6 months old and very playful. It was so

> > nice

> > > > > out today, I took him for a walk in the park and he really

loved

> > > it.

> > > > >

> > > > > After the funeral on Friday, I had to run by the pulmo office

to

> > > get

> > > > > my monthly B12 injection. I had lab work done 2 weeks ago and

a

> > 2-E

> > > > > echocardiogram done a week and a half ago to rule out

pulmonary

> > > > > hypertension. The echo was not back yet but the lab work was.

I

> > had

> > > > > 5 liver tests that were elevated and my red blood cell count

was

> > > > > low. The nurse who gave me the shot showed it to me and I

looked

> > > and

> > > > > saw that my pulmo had signed off on it, so I am guessing he

must

> > > not

> > > > > think it is too bad or he would have called me. Anyway, I am

> > going

> > > > > to call back on Wednesday or Thursday and talk to his nurse to

> > find

> > > > > out if the echo is back and I will ask her about it then. I

know

> > he

> > > > > told me that prednisone and Imuran can cause liver damage and

> > that

> > > is

> > > > > why he checks CBC and liver function tests every 3 months.

> > Guess I

> > > > > will try and not worry until I find out something on

Wednesday.

> > > > >

> > > > > I have been trying to keep up with the posts and I reply when

I

> > can

> > > > > input. A lot of times the posts are regarding oxygen and since

I

> > am

> > > > > not on oxygen yet, I don't really know what to say there, so

> > > usually

> > > > > I just read those and keep going.

> > > > >

> > > > > I know a lot of you guys have dogs, too. I am having a tough

> time

> > > > > getting this one to use the puppy pads. He will even go an

inch

> > > away

> > > > > from it. I have tried everything. Any suggestions? I even

bought

> > > > > the scented puppy pads that are supposed to attract them to

use

> > > them,

> > > > > but it is not working. It worked for the first day and after

> > > that no

> > > > > luck. I am not giving up, though. I hope he will get it sooner

> or

> > > > > later. Thank God for my Dirt Devil spot scrubber and

Febreeze!!

> > > > >

> > > > > Caro

> > > > >

> > > >

> > >

> >

>

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Caro,

I noticed you were on Facebook. My 75 year-old uncle got me started, and now I'm having a blast. I've connected with cousins, old classmates and co-workers.

I'm so sorry that you are dealing with so many stressful things at once. I have a good friend that is dealing with a similar situation with her son. I know that weighs on you so heavily, because he is your baby. The boot camp will hopefully be the best thing for him. Also, that was so terrible about your uncle. I hope your aunt has a good support system.

I have a 12 year-old Chihuahua. If we don't put him out immediately after he eats or sleeps, we will have to clean up a puddle. I only have carpet in my bedrooms, so it is not too bad on tile floors. When we're gone, he is in a bathroom with newspaper down. It is such a pain!! We also have a 15 year-old Sheltie who coughs and sneezes all the time. I will be happy for the day I don't have an old dog to take care of, but I do love them. Your little dog will hopefully be trainable.

Lastly, I hope the results of your echocardiogram come back with no PH! That is a real scary thing to deal with. I worry about it as well, as it many times is connected with Sjogren's and Raynaud's, as well as PF, of course. I'll be looking for your results.

Take care!!

Elisa

(LIP, Sjogren's, Raynaud's Apr. '08)

From: Margaret McConnell <margaretmcconnell64 @yahoo.com>Subject: Re: Happy Saturday everyone!!To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. comDate: Saturday, February 7, 2009, 7:20 PM

Hi Caro, I have been wondering about you and your son. Are you exchanging letters and are you any closer to knowing anything about when you can visit him? You have really been busy, Happy Birthday. I can only dream of 70 degree days... wish I could transport down for the day! I am sorry to hear about your uncle. Will your aunt be living alone now? does she have family near by?

Congratulations on Gizzy! I had to have one when I was a kid because my scout leader had one. She was so beautiful, fawn colored with her big brown eyes. I bought her a little ratan bed and all of the puppy acessories.. .She cried and didn't want to sleep alone in her bed. I named her Misty but when we never could potty train her, my mom renamed her Little Poopsy. I think the new way to train them is to put them in one of the wire kennels when they are not with you and immediately after taking them out, take them out potty. Afrer they have gone, reward them by playing with them and feeding them. The kennel is good for when you are working, away from home and sleeping until they are trained. It is nice to have a puppy friend.

Margaret

From: carowade4444 <carowade4444@ yahoo.com>To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. comSent: Saturday, February 7, 2009 3:02:42 PMSubject: Happy Saturday everyone!!

Hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful weekend!! It is 70 out here today and is supposed to be tomorrow and I am absolutely loving it!!Absolutey gorgeous sunny day! I have so tired of being cooped up inside because of the cold!!I have had another eventful week somewhat!! On Tuesday morning, my cousin and my aunt came over to visit. My cousin and I have the same birthday, so that day was our B-day so I gave her a card and she left and came back with a card for me and some bubble bath. How nice! My aunt brought some clothes over that she needed some alterations done on. That afternoon I got a phone call from my cousin and her stepfather (my aunt's husband... they have been married for 54 years). Anyhoo he a massive coronary while driving at age 73 and was killed in a single car crash. Really tragic. My aunt is 75 and not taking it well at all. The funeral was Friday so that was a tough day

to go through. Last Sunday, I was coming back from the store, and there were 2 girls on a Segway (? spell) with a little chihuaha running behing them. As soon as I got even with them, they held up a sign no a sheet of notebook paper that said "FREE DOG." Needless to say, he is mine now!! His name is Gizmo. I call him Gizzy. I just absolutely love him! He is only about 6 months old and very playful. It was so nice out today, I took him for a walk in the park and he really loved it.After the funeral on Friday, I had to run by the pulmo office to get my monthly B12 injection. I had lab work done 2 weeks ago and a 2-E echocardiogram done a week and a half ago to rule out pulmonary hypertension. The echo was not back yet but the lab work was. I had 5 liver tests that were elevated and my red blood cell count was low. The nurse who gave me the shot showed it to me and I looked and saw that my

pulmo had signed off on it, so I am guessing he must not think it is too bad or he would have called me. Anyway, I am going to call back on Wednesday or Thursday and talk to his nurse to find out if the echo is back and I will ask her about it then. I know he told me that prednisone and Imuran can cause liver damage and that is why he checks CBC and liver function tests every 3 months. Guess I will try and not worry until I find out something on Wednesday.I have been trying to keep up with the posts and I reply when I can input. A lot of times the posts are regarding oxygen and since I am not on oxygen yet, I don't really know what to say there, so usually I just read those and keep going.I know a lot of you guys have dogs, too. I am having a tough time getting this one to use the puppy pads. He will even go an inch away from it. I have tried everything. Any suggestions? I even bought the

scented puppy pads that are supposed to attract them to use them, but it is not working. It worked for the first day and after that no luck. I am not giving up, though. I hope he will get it sooner or later. Thank God for my Dirt Devil spot scrubber and Febreeze!!Caro

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Thanks for everything Elisa. I am so proud of Gizzy today. My daughter was the one who put me on Facebook. I guess I should visit the site more often and really check it out.CaroASTHMA 1976,OSTEOARTHRITIS 2002, COPD 02/06, IPF 08/07, UIP 01/08, RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS 03/08 SJOGREN SYNDROME 07/08Mississippi

From: Margaret McConnell <margaretmcconnell64 @yahoo.com>Subject: Re: Happy Saturday everyone!!To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. comDate: Saturday, February 7, 2009, 7:20 PM

Hi Caro, I have been wondering about you and your son. Are you exchanging letters and are you any closer to knowing anything about when you can visit him? You have really been busy, Happy Birthday. I can only dream of 70 degree days... wish I could transport down for the day! I am sorry to hear about your uncle. Will your aunt be living alone now? does she have family near by?

Congratulations on Gizzy! I had to have one when I was a kid because my scout leader had one. She was so beautiful, fawn colored with her big brown eyes. I bought her a little ratan bed and all of the puppy acessories.. .She cried and didn't want to sleep alone in her bed. I named her Misty but when we never could potty train her, my mom renamed her Little Poopsy. I think the new way to train them is to put them in one of the wire kennels when they are not with you and immediately after taking them out, take them out potty. Afrer they have gone, reward them by playing with them and feeding them. The kennel is good for when you are working, away from home and sleeping until they are trained. It is nice to have a puppy friend.

Margaret

From: carowade4444 <carowade4444@ yahoo.com>To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. comSent: Saturday, February 7, 2009 3:02:42 PMSubject: Happy Saturday everyone!!

Hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful weekend!! It is 70 out here today and is supposed to be tomorrow and I am absolutely loving it!!Absolutey gorgeous sunny day! I have so tired of being cooped up inside because of the cold!!I have had another eventful week somewhat!! On Tuesday morning, my cousin and my aunt came over to visit. My cousin and I have the same birthday, so that day was our B-day so I gave her a card and she left and came back with a card for me and some bubble bath. How nice! My aunt brought some clothes over that she needed some alterations done on. That afternoon I got a phone call from my cousin and her stepfather (my aunt's husband... they have been married for 54 years). Anyhoo he a massive coronary while driving at age 73 and was killed in a single car crash. Really tragic. My aunt is 75 and not taking it well at all. The funeral was Friday so that was a tough day

to go through. Last Sunday, I was coming back from the store, and there were 2 girls on a Segway (? spell) with a little chihuaha running behing them. As soon as I got even with them, they held up a sign no a sheet of notebook paper that said "FREE DOG." Needless to say, he is mine now!! His name is Gizmo. I call him Gizzy. I just absolutely love him! He is only about 6 months old and very playful. It was so nice out today, I took him for a walk in the park and he really loved it.After the funeral on Friday, I had to run by the pulmo office to get my monthly B12 injection. I had lab work done 2 weeks ago and a 2-E echocardiogram done a week and a half ago to rule out pulmonary hypertension. The echo was not back yet but the lab work was. I had 5 liver tests that were elevated and my red blood cell count was low. The nurse who gave me the shot showed it to me and I looked and saw that my

pulmo had signed off on it, so I am guessing he must not think it is too bad or he would have called me. Anyway, I am going to call back on Wednesday or Thursday and talk to his nurse to find out if the echo is back and I will ask her about it then. I know he told me that prednisone and Imuran can cause liver damage and that is why he checks CBC and liver function tests every 3 months. Guess I will try and not worry until I find out something on Wednesday.I have been trying to keep up with the posts and I reply when I can input. A lot of times the posts are regarding oxygen and since I am not on oxygen yet, I don't really know what to say there, so usually I just read those and keep going.I know a lot of you guys have dogs, too. I am having a tough time getting this one to use the puppy pads. He will even go an inch away from it. I have tried everything. Any suggestions? I even bought the

scented puppy pads that are supposed to attract them to use them, but it is not working. It worked for the first day and after that no luck. I am not giving up, though. I hope he will get it sooner or later. Thank God for my Dirt Devil spot scrubber and Febreeze!!Caro

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Gizzy doesn't like mushrooms!!! Max had some grilled hamburger for supper tonight, now that is right up his alley (and bowl)!

Toodles!

Jane > >> > Hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful weekend!! It is 70 out here > > today and is supposed to be tomorrow and I am absolutely loving it!!> > Absolutey gorgeous sunny day! I have so tired of being cooped up > > inside because of the cold!!> > > > I have had another eventful week somewhat!! On Tuesday morning, my > > cousin and my aunt came over to visit. My cousin and I have the same > > birthday, so that day was our B-day so I gave her a card and she left > > and came back with a card for me and some bubble bath. How nice! My > > aunt brought some clothes over that she needed some alterations done > > on. That afternoon I got a phone call from my cousin and her > > stepfather (my aunt's husband... they have been married for 54 > > years). Anyhoo he a massive coronary while driving at age 73 and was > > killed in a single car crash. Really tragic. My aunt is 75 and not > > taking it well at all. The funeral was Friday so that was a tough > > day to go through. > > > > Last Sunday, I was coming back from the store, and there were 2 girls > > on a Segway (? spell) with a little chihuaha running behing them. As > > soon as I got even with them, they held up a sign no a sheet of > > notebook paper that said "FREE DOG." Needless to say, he is mine > > now!! His name is Gizmo. I call him Gizzy. I just absolutely love > > him! He is only about 6 months old and very playful. It was so nice > > out today, I took him for a walk in the park and he really loved it.> > > > After the funeral on Friday, I had to run by the pulmo office to get > > my monthly B12 injection. I had lab work done 2 weeks ago and a 2-E > > echocardiogram done a week and a half ago to rule out pulmonary > > hypertension. The echo was not back yet but the lab work was. I had > > 5 liver tests that were elevated and my red blood cell count was > > low. The nurse who gave me the shot showed it to me and I looked and > > saw that my pulmo had signed off on it, so I am guessing he must not > > think it is too bad or he would have called me. Anyway, I am going > > to call back on Wednesday or Thursday and talk to his nurse to find > > out if the echo is back and I will ask her about it then. I know he > > told me that prednisone and Imuran can cause liver damage and that is > > why he checks CBC and liver function tests every 3 months. Guess I > > will try and not worry until I find out something on Wednesday.> > > > I have been trying to keep up with the posts and I reply when I can > > input. A lot of times the posts are regarding oxygen and since I am > > not on oxygen yet, I don't really know what to say there, so usually > > I just read those and keep going.> > > > I know a lot of you guys have dogs, too. I am having a tough time > > getting this one to use the puppy pads. He will even go an inch away > > from it. I have tried everything. Any suggestions? I even bought > > the scented puppy pads that are supposed to attract them to use them, > > but it is not working. It worked for the first day and after that no > > luck. I am not giving up, though. I hope he will get it sooner or > > later. Thank God for my Dirt Devil spot scrubber and Febreeze!!> > > > Caro> >>

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Quoting Elisa :

> Caro,

>  

>     I noticed you were on Facebook.  My 75 year-old uncle got me

> started, and now I'm having a blast.  I've connected with cousins,

> old classmates and co-workers. 

>  

>   I'm so sorry that you are dealing with so many stressful things at

> once.  I have a  good friend that is dealing with a similar

> situation with her son.  I know that weighs on you so heavily,

> because he is your baby. The boot camp will hopefully be the best

> thing for him.  Also, that was so terrible about your uncle. I hope

> your aunt has a good support system.

>  

>    I have a 12 year-old Chihuahua.  If we don't put him out

> immediately after he eats or sleeps, we will have to clean up a

> puddle. I only have carpet in my bedrooms, so it is not too bad on

> tile floors. When we're gone, he is in a bathroom with newspaper

> down. It is such a pain!! We also have a 15 year-old Sheltie who

> coughs and sneezes all the time. I will be happy for the day I don't

> have an old dog to take care of, but I do love them. Your little dog

> will hopefully be trainable.

>  

>  Lastly, I hope the results of your echocardiogram come back with no

> PH! That is a real scary thing to deal with. I worry about it as

> well, as it many times is connected with Sjogren's and Raynaud's, as

> well as PF, of course.  I'll be looking for your results.

>  

> Take care!!

> Elisa

> (LIP, Sjogren's, Raynaud's Apr. '08)

>

What is PH? Bev

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Bev,

PH is Pulmonary Hypertension.

Beth in North Carolina

Moderator

Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08

To: Breathe-Support Sent: Sunday, February 8, 2009 11:42:43 PMSubject: Re: Happy Saturday everyone!!

Quoting Elisa <elisacole (AT) yahoo (DOT) com>:> Caro,> > I noticed you were on Facebook. My 75 year-old uncle got me > started, and now I'm having a blast. I've connected with cousins, > old classmates and co-workers. > > I'm so sorry that you are dealing with so many stressful things at > once. I have a good friend that is dealing with a similar > situation with her son. I know that weighs on you so heavily, > because he is your baby. The boot camp will hopefully be the best > thing for him. Also, that was so terrible about your uncle. I hope > your aunt has a good support system.> > I have a 12 year-old Chihuahua. If we don't put him out > immediately after he eats or sleeps, we will have to clean up a > puddle. I only have carpet in my

bedrooms, so it is not too bad on > tile floors. When we're gone, he is in a bathroom with newspaper > down. It is such a pain!! We also have a 15 year-old Sheltie who > coughs and sneezes all the time. I will be happy for the day I don't > have an old dog to take care of, but I do love them. Your little dog > will hopefully be trainable.> > Lastly, I hope the results of your echocardiogram come back with no > PH! That is a real scary thing to deal with. I worry about it as > well, as it many times is connected with Sjogren's and Raynaud's, as > well as PF, of course. I'll be looking for your results.> > Take care!!> Elisa> (LIP, Sjogren's, Raynaud's Apr. '08)>What is PH? Bev

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Quoting Beth :

> Bev,

> PH is Pulmonary Hypertension.

>  

> Beth in North Carolina

> Moderator

> Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08

>

>

>

>

Thank you. Bev

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/are you speaking of dog training pads? I have 5 adult dogs that go in thehouse instead of outdoors when it ghets below freezing and or it is raining orsnowing. I tried the pads and they ignored them! Well, until they were left down for a few days so they ripped them up. would love it if I couldget them to use pee pads. What is wrong with mhy dogs? Joyce Rudy AZ IPF 11-08

Re: Happy Saturday everyone!!

Hi Caro!

We are having beautiful weather here in Georgia, too. I thought I would throw in "my two cents" about training dogs. Max is my dog and he was young (15 wks) when we got him. If you just take Gizzy out every so often, observe his behavoir, and you will figure him out. Example: Max goes out, comes in and plays, eats, and then goes back out and then comes back in and sleeps. When he awakens, he goes back out. Wants to eat,etc. All he thiniks about is eating, sleeping, and belly rubs! LOL! What a life! We never used the training pads.

Toodles!

Jane UIP/IPF 12/1998 Dalton, Georgia aka pianolady_musicgirl

>> Hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful weekend!! It is 70 out here > today and is supposed to be tomorrow and I am absolutely loving it!!> Absolutey gorgeous sunny day! I have so tired of being cooped up > inside because of the cold!!> > I have had another eventful week somewhat!! On Tuesday morning, my > cousin and my aunt came over to visit. My cousin and I have the same > birthday, so that day was our B-day so I gave her a card and she left > and came back with a card for me and some bubble bath. How nice! My > aunt brought some clothes over that she needed some alterations done > on. That afternoon I got a phone call from my cousin and her > stepfather (my aunt's husband... they have been married for 54 > years). Anyhoo he a massive coronary while driving at age 73 and was > killed in a single car crash. Really tragic. My aunt is 75 and not > taking it well at all. The funeral was Friday so that was a tough > day to go through. > > Last Sunday, I was coming back from the store, and there were 2 girls > on a Segway (? spell) with a little chihuaha running behing them. As > soon as I got even with them, they held up a sign no a sheet of > notebook paper that said "FREE DOG." Needless to say, he is mine > now!! His name is Gizmo. I call him Gizzy. I just absolutely love > him! He is only about 6 months old and very playful. It was so nice > out today, I took him for a walk in the park and he really loved it.> > After the funeral on Friday, I had to run by the pulmo office to get > my monthly B12 injection. I had lab work done 2 weeks ago and a 2-E > echocardiogram done a week and a half ago to rule out pulmonary > hypertension. The echo was not back yet but the lab work was. I had > 5 liver tests that were elevated and my red blood cell count was > low. The nurse who gave me the shot showed it to me and I looked and > saw that my pulmo had signed off on it, so I am guessing he must not > think it is too bad or he would have called me. Anyway, I am going > to call back on Wednesday or Thursday and talk to his nurse to find > out if the echo is back and I will ask her about it then. I know he > told me that prednisone and Imuran can cause liver damage and that is > why he checks CBC and liver function tests every 3 months. Guess I > will try and not worry until I find out something on Wednesday.> > I have been trying to keep up with the posts and I reply when I can > input. A lot of times the posts are regarding oxygen and since I am > not on oxygen yet, I don't really know what to say there, so usually > I just read those and keep going.> > I know a lot of you guys have dogs, too. I am having a tough time > getting this one to use the puppy pads. He will even go an inch away > from it. I have tried everything. Any suggestions? I even bought > the scented puppy pads that are supposed to attract them to use them, > but it is not working. It worked for the first day and after that no > luck. I am not giving up, though. I hope he will get it sooner or > later. Thank God for my Dirt Devil spot scrubber and Febreeze!!> > Caro>

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Joyce they may not train at a mature age. I have always trained them as pups. They get it quickly, four or five days.I order them from a medical supply Co. they are 17X24. I get 300 for $50.  My little one is now two years old and weighs 4 lbs. My other two are trained to go outside. My Japaneese Chin somedays stays under the bed until 4 in the afternoon. She NEVER would consider going in the house. She thinks she is a cat. cleans her feet and is very prissy. lolDo you have a certain place for them to go ? In a garage or something? Love & Prayers, PeggyFlorida,  IPF/UIP 2004"I believe that friends are quiet angels who lift us to our feet, when our wings have trouble remembering how to fly."  /are you speaking of dog training pads? I have 5 adult dogs that go in thehouse instead of outdoors when it ghets below freezing and or it is raining orsnowing. I tried the pads and they ignored them! Well, until they were left down for a few days so they ripped them up. would love it if I couldget them to use pee pads. What is wrong with mhy dogs? Joyce  Rudy AZ IPF 11-08  Re: Happy Saturday everyone!!Hi Caro!We are having beautiful weather here in Georgia, too.   I thought I would throw in "my two cents"  about training dogs.  Max is my dog and he was young (15 wks) when we got him. If you just take Gizzy out every so often, observe his behavoir, and you will figure him out. Example:  Max goes out, comes in and plays, eats, and then goes back out and then comes back in and sleeps.  When he awakens, he goes back out. Wants to eat,etc.  All he thiniks about is eating, sleeping, and belly rubs!  LOL!  What a life!  We never used the training pads. Toodles!Jane UIP/IPF 12/1998 Dalton, Georgia aka pianolady_musicgirl>> Hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful weekend!! It is 70 out here > today and is supposed to be tomorrow and I am absolutely loving it!!> Absolutey gorgeous sunny day! I have so tired of being cooped up > inside because of the cold!!> > I have had another eventful week somewhat!! On Tuesday morning, my > cousin and my aunt came over to visit. My cousin and I have the same > birthday, so that day was our B-day so I gave her a card and she left > and came back with a card for me and some bubble bath. How nice! My > aunt brought some clothes over that she needed some alterations done > on. That afternoon I got a phone call from my cousin and her > stepfather (my aunt's husband... they have been married for 54 > years). Anyhoo he a massive coronary while driving at age 73 and was > killed in a single car crash. Really tragic. My aunt is 75 and not > taking it well at all. The funeral was Friday so that was a tough > day to go through. > > Last Sunday, I was coming back from the store, and there were 2 girls > on a Segway (? spell) with a little chihuaha running behing them. As > soon as I got even with them, they held up a sign no a sheet of > notebook paper that said "FREE DOG." Needless to say, he is mine > now!! His name is Gizmo. I call him Gizzy. I just absolutely love > him! He is only about 6 months old and very playful. It was so nice > out today, I took him for a walk in the park and he really loved it.> > After the funeral on Friday, I had to run by the pulmo office to get > my monthly B12 injection. I had lab work done 2 weeks ago and a 2-E > echocardiogram done a week and a half ago to rule out pulmonary > hypertension. The echo was not back yet but the lab work was. I had > 5 liver tests that were elevated and my red blood cell count was > low. The nurse who gave me the shot showed it to me and I looked and > saw that my pulmo had signed off on it, so I am guessing he must not > think it is too bad or he would have called me. Anyway, I am going > to call back on Wednesday or Thursday and talk to his nurse to find > out if the echo is back and I will ask her about it then. I know he > told me that prednisone and Imuran can cause liver damage and that is > why he checks CBC and liver function tests every 3 months. Guess I > will try and not worry until I find out something on Wednesday.> > I have been trying to keep up with the posts and I reply when I can > input. A lot of times the posts are regarding oxygen and since I am > not on oxygen yet, I don't really know what to say there, so usually > I just read those and keep going.> > I know a lot of you guys have dogs, too. I am having a tough time > getting this one to use the puppy pads. He will even go an inch away > from it. I have tried everything. Any suggestions? I even bought > the scented puppy pads that are supposed to attract them to use them, > but it is not working. It worked for the first day and after that no > luck. I am not giving up, though. I hope he will get it sooner or > later. Thank God for my Dirt Devil spot scrubber and Febreeze!!> > Caro>

[Guest guest]



No, I have a dog door and they can go out aat will but they don't go out when it is below freeing or raining or snowing and with 5 dogs it is a horror! Usually it happens at nnight. I am at my wits end.In fact I broke my back because they pee'd and I didn't see it and I slipped and fell hard...they are killing me! Joyce Rudy

� Re: Happy Saturday everyone!!

Hi Caro!

We are having beautiful weather here in Georgia, too.�� I thought I would throw in "my two cents"� about training dogs.� Max is my dog and he was young (15 wks) when we got him.�If you just take Gizzy out every so often, observe his behavoir, and you will figure him out.�Example:� Max goes out, comes in and plays, eats, and then goes back out and then comes back in and sleeps.� When he awakens, he goes back out.�Wants to eat,etc.� All he thiniks about is eating, sleeping, and belly rubs!� LOL!� What a life!� We never used the training pads.�

Toodles!

Jane UIP/IPF 12/1998 Dalton, Georgia aka pianolady_musicgirl

>> Hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful weekend!! It is 70 out here�> today and is supposed to be tomorrow and I am absolutely loving it!!> Absolutey gorgeous sunny day! I have so tired of being cooped up�> inside because of the cold!!>�> I have had another eventful week somewhat!! On Tuesday morning, my�> cousin and my aunt came over to visit. My cousin and I have the same�> birthday, so that day was our B-day so I gave her a card and she left�> and came back with a card for me and some bubble bath. How nice! My�> aunt brought some clothes over that she needed some alterations done�> on. That afternoon I got a phone call from my cousin and her�> stepfather (my aunt's husband... they have been married for 54�> years). Anyhoo he a massive coronary while driving at age 73 and was�> killed in a single car crash. Really tragic. My aunt is 75 and not�> taking it well at all. The funeral was Friday so that was a tough�> day to go through.�>�> Last Sunday, I was coming back from the store, and there were 2 girls�> on a Segway (? spell) with a little chihuaha running behing them. As�> soon as I got even with them, they held up a sign no a sheet of�> notebook paper that said "FREE DOG." Needless to say, he is mine�> now!! His name is Gizmo. I call him Gizzy. I just absolutely love�> him! He is only about 6 months old and very playful. It was so nice�> out today, I took him for a walk in the park and he really loved it.>�> After the funeral on Friday, I had to run by the pulmo office to get�> my monthly B12 injection. I had lab work done 2 weeks ago and a 2-E�> echocardiogram done a week and a half ago to rule out pulmonary�> hypertension. The echo was not back yet but the lab work was. I had�> 5 liver tests that were elevated and my red blood cell count was�> low. The nurse who gave me the shot showed it to me and I looked and�> saw that my pulmo had signed off on it, so I am guessing he must not�> think it is too bad or he would have called me. Anyway, I am going�> to call back on Wednesday or Thursday and talk to his nurse to find�> out if the echo is back and I will ask her about it then. I know he�> told me that prednisone and Imuran can cause liver damage and that is�> why he checks CBC and liver function tests every 3 months. Guess I�> will try and not worry until I find out something on Wednesday.>�> I have been trying to keep up with the posts and I reply when I can�> input. A lot of times the posts are regarding oxygen and since I am�> not on oxygen yet, I don't really know what to say there, so usually�> I just read those and keep going.>�> I know a lot of you guys have dogs, too. I am having a tough time�> getting this one to use the puppy pads. He will even go an inch away�> from it. I have tried everything. Any suggestions? I even bought�> the scented puppy pads that are supposed to attract them to use them,�> but it is not working. It worked for the first day and after that no�> luck. I am not giving up, though. I hope he will get it sooner or�> later. Thank God for my Dirt Devil spot scrubber and Febreeze!!>�> Caro>

[Guest guest]

Joyce, reread the last four words you wrote below. Your five beloved furry children are 'killing' you. Living in Alaska, our dogs have to go out rain, snow and no matter how cold it gets. I remember your older long haired dog and you mentioned having greyhounds. They don't need to be out very long to take care of their business. I can imagine it being overwhelming to clean up after them going in the house, not to mention unsanitary and the odor. I have had greyhounds and long haired dogs. I would start by pushing them all out at the same time four or five times a day until everyone had gone. Then letting them back in with the reward of fresh food and water or a treat or play time. Put a rain coat and booties on the old dog so it won't get cold or stiff. You can put booties and

sweaters on the greyhounds. When It is time to let them back in the house, meet them at the door and wipe them down and clean their feet with a towel.. All this work is why I am a cat person but I have truly loved the family dogs growing up and the ones my daughter had. They were well trained though and would ask to go out when they needed to go and run right back to the door as soon as they were done. I really miss Tongas, our German Shepard; he was a once in a life time dog. Our guys didn't need rewards, they just wanted to go, and they always had food and water available.

I slipped with wet feet on the kitchen floor one time and I know how it can hurt, I guess we were fortunate that we were not hurt worse. Margaret

To: Breathe-Support Sent: Sunday, February 15, 2009 3:26:08 PMSubject: Re: Re: Happy Saturday everyone!!



No, I have a dog door and they can go out aat will but they don't go out when it is below freeing or raining or snowing and with 5 dogs it is a horror! Usually it happens at nnight. I am at my wits end.In fact I broke my back because they pee'd and I didn't see it and I slipped and fell hard...they are killing me! Joyce Rudy

� Re: Happy Saturday everyone!!

Hi Caro!

We are having beautiful weather here in Georgia, too.�� I thought I would throw in "my two cents"� about training dogs.� Max is my dog and he was young (15 wks) when we got him.�If you just take Gizzy out every so often, observe his behavoir, and you will figure him out.�Example:� Max goes out, comes in and plays, eats, and then goes back out and then comes back in and sleeps.� When he awakens, he goes back out.�Wants to eat,etc.� All he thiniks about is eating, sleeping, and belly rubs!� LOL!� What a life!� We never used the training pads.�

Toodles!

Jane UIP/IPF 12/1998 Dalton, Georgia aka pianolady_musicgirl

>> Hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful weekend!! It is 70 out here�> today and is supposed to be tomorrow and I am absolutely loving it!!> Absolutey gorgeous sunny day! I have so tired of being cooped up�> inside because of the cold!!>�> I have had another eventful week somewhat!! On Tuesday morning, my�> cousin and my aunt came over to visit. My cousin and I have the same�> birthday, so that day was our B-day so I gave her a card and she left�> and came back with a card for me and some bubble bath. How nice! My�> aunt brought some clothes over that she needed some alterations done�> on. That afternoon I got a phone call from my cousin and her�> stepfather (my aunt's husband... they have been married for 54�> years). Anyhoo he a massive coronary while driving at age 73 and was�> killed in a single car crash. Really tragic. My aunt is 75 and not�> taking it well at all. The funeral was Friday so that was a tough�> day to go through.�>�> Last Sunday, I was coming back from the store, and there were 2 girls�> on a Segway (? spell) with a little chihuaha running behing them. As�> soon as I got even with them, they held up a sign no a sheet of�> notebook paper that said "FREE DOG." Needless to say, he is mine�> now!! His name is Gizmo. I call him Gizzy. I just absolutely love�> him! He is only about 6 months old and very playful. It was so nice�> out today, I took him for a walk in the park and he really loved it.>�> After the funeral on Friday, I had to run by the pulmo office to get�> my monthly B12 injection. I had lab work done 2 weeks ago and a 2-E�> echocardiogram done a week and a half ago to rule out pulmonary�> hypertension. The echo was not back yet but the lab work was. I had�> 5 liver tests that were elevated and my red blood cell count was�> low. The nurse who gave me the shot showed it to me and I looked and�> saw that my pulmo had signed off on it, so I am guessing he must not�> think it is too bad or he would have called me. Anyway, I am going�> to call back on Wednesday or Thursday and talk to his nurse to find�> out if the echo is back and I will ask her about it then. I know he�> told me that prednisone and Imuran can cause liver damage and that is�> why he checks CBC and liver function tests every 3 months. Guess I�> will try and not worry until I find out something on Wednesday..>�> I have been trying to keep up with the posts and I reply when I can�> input. A lot of times the posts are regarding oxygen and since I am�> not on oxygen yet, I don't really know what to say there, so usually�> I just read those and keep going.>�> I know a lot of you guys have dogs, too. I am having a tough time�> getting this one to use the puppy pads. He will even go an inch away�> from it. I have tried everything. Any suggestions? I even bought�> the scented puppy pads that are supposed to attract them to use them,�> but it is not working. It worked for the first day and after that no�> luck. I am not giving up, though. I hope he will get it sooner or�> later. Thank God for my Dirt Devil spot scrubber and Febreeze!!>�> Caro>

[Guest guest]

Peggy

Which Joyce are you writing to?

I did check out the pads on line.

We use the 24x24, which is almost the same price as the on-line supplier.

Last week i paid about $40. for 150 24x24 pads at Pet Smart.

Do you have to pay tax if it's from a medical supplier?

But every state is different.

Rocky is 10 pounds and he is used to that size. At this time, i do not want to upset the "apple cart."

Pink Joyce IPF 3/06 Pennsylvania

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Subject: Re: Re: Happy Saturday everyone!!To: Breathe-Support Date: Sunday, February 15, 2009, 7:12 PM

Joyce they may not train at a mature age. I have always trained them as pups. They get it quickly, four or five days. I order them from a medical supply Co. they are 17X24. I get 300 for $50. My little one is now two years old and weighs 4 lbs.

My other two are trained to go outside. My Japaneese Chin somedays stays under the bed until 4 in the afternoon. She NEVER would consider going in the house. She thinks she is a cat. cleans her feet and is very prissy. lol

Do you have a certain place for them to go ? In a garage or something?

Love & Prayers, Peggy

Florida, IPF/UIP 2004

"I believe that friends are quiet angels who lift us to our feet,

when our wings have trouble remembering how to fly."

/are you speaking of dog training pads? I have 5 adult dogs that go in thehouse instead of outdoors when it ghets below freezing and or it is raining orsnowing. I tried the pads and they ignored them! Well, until they were left down for a few days so they ripped them up. would love it if I couldget them to use pee pads. What is wrong with mhy dogs? Joyce Rudy AZ IPF 11-08

Re: Happy Saturday everyone!!

Hi Caro!

We are having beautiful weather here in Georgia, too. I thought I would throw in "my two cents" about training dogs. Max is my dog and he was young (15 wks) when we got him. If you just take Gizzy out every so often, observe his behavoir, and you will figure him out. Example: Max goes out, comes in and plays, eats, and then goes back out and then comes back in and sleeps. When he awakens, he goes back out. Wants to eat,etc. All he thiniks about is eating, sleeping, and belly rubs! LOL! What a life! We never used the training pads.

Toodles!

Jane UIP/IPF 12/1998 Dalton, Georgia aka pianolady_musicgirl

>> Hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful weekend!! It is 70 out here > today and is supposed to be tomorrow and I am absolutely loving it!!> Absolutey gorgeous sunny day! I have so tired of being cooped up > inside because of the cold!!> > I have had another eventful week somewhat!! On Tuesday morning, my > cousin and my aunt came over to visit. My cousin and I have the same > birthday, so that day was our B-day so I gave her a card and she left > and came back with a card for me and some bubble bath. How nice! My > aunt brought some clothes over that she needed some alterations done > on. That afternoon I got a phone call from my cousin and her > stepfather (my aunt's husband... they have been married for 54 > years). Anyhoo he a massive coronary while driving at age 73 and was > killed in a single car crash. Really tragic. My aunt is 75 and not > taking it well at all. The funeral was Friday so that was a tough > day to go through. > > Last Sunday, I was coming back from the store, and there were 2 girls > on a Segway (? spell) with a little chihuaha running behing them. As > soon as I got

even with them, they held up a sign no a sheet of > notebook paper that said "FREE DOG." Needless to say, he is mine > now!! His name is Gizmo. I call him Gizzy. I just absolutely love > him! He is only about 6 months old and very playful. It was so nice > out today, I took him for a walk in the park and he really loved it.> > After the funeral on Friday, I had to run by the pulmo office to get > my monthly B12 injection. I had lab work done

2 weeks ago and a 2-E > echocardiogram done a week and a half ago to rule out pulmonary > hypertension. The echo was not back yet but the lab work was. I had > 5 liver tests that were elevated and my red blood cell count was > low. The nurse who gave me the shot showed it to me and I looked and > saw that my pulmo had signed off on it, so I am guessing he must not > think it is too bad or he would have called me. Anyway, I am going > to call back on Wednesday or Thursday and talk to his nurse to find > out if the echo is back and I will ask her about it then. I know he > told me that prednisone and Imuran can cause liver damage and that is > why he checks CBC and liver function tests every 3 months. Guess I > will try and not worry until I find out something on Wednesday.> > I have been trying to keep up with the posts and I reply when I can > input. A lot of times the posts are regarding oxygen and since I am > not on oxygen yet, I don't really know what to say there, so usually > I just read those and keep going.> > I know a lot of you guys have dogs, too. I am having a tough time > getting this one to use the puppy pads. He will even go an inch away > from it. I have tried everything. Any suggestions? I even bought > the scented puppy pads that are supposed to attract them to use them, > but it is not working. It worked for the first day and after that no > luck. I am not giving up, though. I hope he will get it sooner or > later. Thank God for my Dirt Devil spot scrubber and Febreeze!!> > Caro>

[Guest guest]

Rudy Joyce

after we moved, we had to retrain rocky I bought a spray that is supposed to encourage dogs to go in a particular place and sprayed the pads

i also put milk bones in the area that he urinated in

it worked, in the house he uses his pads

if the pads are not there, he uses the same spot that they are in

the first holiday in this house, my daughter insisted on picking up the pads from the foyer

so it would look better for company

we ate dinner, socialized, etc

then we saw that Rocky used that spot anyway

my daughter no longer bugs me about picking up the pads for appearance sake

Pink Joyce IPF 3/06 Pennsylvania

Donate Life Listed 1/09

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Subject: Re: Re: Happy Saturday everyone!!To: Breathe-Support Date: Sunday, February 15, 2009, 6:59 PM

/are you speaking of dog training pads? I have 5 adult dogs that go in thehouse instead of outdoors when it ghets below freezing and or it is raining orsnowing. I tried the pads and they ignored them! Well, until they were left down for a few days so they ripped them up. would love it if I couldget them to use pee pads. What is wrong with mhy dogs? Joyce Rudy AZ IPF 11-08

Re: Happy Saturday everyone!!

Hi Caro!

We are having beautiful weather here in Georgia, too. I thought I would throw in "my two cents" about training dogs. Max is my dog and he was young (15 wks) when we got him. If you just take Gizzy out every so often, observe his behavoir, and you will figure him out. Example: Max goes out, comes in and plays, eats, and then goes back out and then comes back in and sleeps. When he awakens, he goes back out. Wants to eat,etc. All he thiniks about is eating, sleeping, and belly rubs! LOL! What a life! We never used the training pads.

Toodles!

Jane UIP/IPF 12/1998 Dalton, Georgia aka pianolady_musicgirl

>> Hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful weekend!! It is 70 out here > today and is supposed to be tomorrow and I am absolutely loving it!!> Absolutey gorgeous sunny day! I have so tired of being cooped up > inside because of the cold!!> > I have had another eventful week somewhat!! On Tuesday morning, my > cousin and my aunt came over to visit. My cousin and I have the same > birthday, so that day was our B-day so I gave her a card and she left > and came back with a card for me and some bubble bath. How nice! My > aunt brought some clothes over that she needed some alterations done > on. That afternoon I got a phone call from my cousin and her > stepfather (my aunt's husband... they have been married for 54 > years). Anyhoo he a massive coronary while

driving at age 73 and was > killed in a single car crash. Really tragic. My aunt is 75 and not > taking it well at all. The funeral was Friday so that was a tough > day to go through. > > Last Sunday, I was coming back from the store, and there were 2 girls > on a Segway (? spell) with a little chihuaha running behing them. As > soon as I got even with them, they held up a sign no a sheet of > notebook paper that said "FREE DOG." Needless to say, he is mine > now!! His name is Gizmo. I call him Gizzy. I just absolutely love > him! He is only about 6 months old and very playful. It was so nice > out today, I took him for a walk in the park and he really loved it.> > After the funeral on Friday, I had to run by the pulmo office to get > my monthly B12 injection. I had lab work done 2 weeks ago and a 2-E > echocardiogram done a week and a half ago to

rule out pulmonary > hypertension. The echo was not back yet but the lab work was. I had > 5 liver tests that were elevated and my red blood cell count was > low. The nurse who gave me the shot showed it to me and I looked and > saw that my pulmo had signed off on it, so I am guessing he must not > think it is too bad or he would have called me. Anyway, I am going > to call back on Wednesday or Thursday and talk to his nurse to find > out if the echo is back and I will ask her about it then. I know he > told me that prednisone and Imuran can cause liver damage and that is > why he checks CBC and liver function tests every 3 months. Guess I > will try and not worry until I find out something on Wednesday.> > I have been trying to keep up with the posts and I reply when I can > input. A lot of times the posts are regarding oxygen and since I am > not on

oxygen yet, I don't really know what to say there, so usually > I just read those and keep going.> > I know a lot of you guys have dogs, too. I am having a tough time > getting this one to use the puppy pads. He will even go an inch away > from it. I have tried everything. Any suggestions? I even bought > the scented puppy pads that are supposed to attract them to use them, > but it is not working. It worked for the first day and after that no > luck. I am not giving up, though. I hope he will get it sooner or > later. Thank God for my Dirt Devil spot scrubber and Febreeze!!> > Caro>

[Guest guest]

Pink-I've never heard of a spray that encourages them to pee in a particular place but will go to Petsmart and see if they have such a thing because they simply MUST stop peeing at will. Joyce Rudy

Re: Happy Saturday everyone!!

Hi Caro!

We are having beautiful weather here in Georgia, too. I thought I would throw in "my two cents" about training dogs. Max is my dog and he was young (15 wks) when we got him. If you just take Gizzy out every so often, observe his behavoir, and you will figure him out. Example: Max goes out, comes in and plays, eats, and then goes back out and then comes back in and sleeps. When he awakens, he goes back out. Wants to eat,etc. All he thiniks about is eating, sleeping, and belly rubs! LOL! What a life! We never used the training pads.

Toodles!

Jane UIP/IPF 12/1998 Dalton, Georgia aka pianolady_musicgirl

>> Hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful weekend!! It is 70 out here > today and is supposed to be tomorrow and I am absolutely loving it!!> Absolutey gorgeous sunny day! I have so tired of being cooped up > inside because of the cold!!> > I have had another eventful week somewhat!! On Tuesday morning, my > cousin and my aunt came over to visit. My cousin and I have the same > birthday, so that day was our B-day so I gave her a card and she left > and came back with a card for me and some bubble bath. How nice! My > aunt brought some clothes over that she needed some alterations done > on. That afternoon I got a phone call from my cousin and her > stepfather (my aunt's husband... they have been married for 54 > years). Anyhoo he a massive coronary while driving at age 73 and was > killed in a single car crash. Really tragic. My aunt is 75 and not > taking it well at all. The funeral was Friday so that was a tough > day to go through. > > Last Sunday, I was coming back from the store, and there were 2 girls > on a Segway (? spell) with a little chihuaha running behing them. As > soon as I got even with them, they held up a sign no a sheet of > notebook paper that said "FREE DOG." Needless to say, he is mine > now!! His name is Gizmo. I call him Gizzy. I just absolutely love > him! He is only about 6 months old and very playful. It was so nice > out today, I took him for a walk in the park and he really loved it.> > After the funeral on Friday, I had to run by the pulmo office to get > my monthly B12 injection. I had lab work done 2 weeks ago and a 2-E > echocardiogram done a week and a half ago to rule out pulmonary > hypertension. The echo was not back yet but the lab work was. I had > 5 liver tests that were elevated and my red blood cell count was > low. The nurse who gave me the shot showed it to me and I looked and > saw that my pulmo had signed off on it, so I am guessing he must not > think it is too bad or he would have called me. Anyway, I am going > to call back on Wednesday or Thursday and talk to his nurse to find > out if the echo is back and I will ask her about it then. I know he > told me that prednisone and Imuran can cause liver damage and that is > why he checks CBC and liver function tests every 3 months. Guess I > will try and not worry until I find out something on Wednesday.> > I have been trying to keep up with the posts and I reply when I can > input. A lot of times the posts are regarding oxygen and since I am > not on oxygen yet, I don't really know what to say there, so usually > I just read those and keep going.> > I know a lot of you guys have dogs, too. I am having a tough time > getting this one to use the puppy pads. He will even go an inch away > from it. I have tried everything. Any suggestions? I even bought > the scented puppy pads that are supposed to attract them to use them, > but it is not working. It worked for the first day and after that no > luck. I am not giving up, though. I hope he will get it sooner or > later. Thank God for my Dirt Devil spot scrubber and Febreeze!!> > Caro>

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I am making great progress with Gizmo!! He has been 5 days now with no accidents. Goes on the puppy pads every time. I just take him in the bathroom, tell him I will be right back, close the door, he uses the pad, and then he knocks on the door for me to let him out!! How smart of a little fella!! I am SO PROUD!!!CaroASTHMA 1976,OSTEOARTHRITIS 2002, COPD 02/06, IPF 08/07, UIP 01/08, RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS 03/08 SJOGREN SYNDROME 07/08Mississippi

From: JOYCE RUDY <greycharlie@ q.com>Subject: Re: Re: Happy Saturday everyone!!To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. comDate: Sunday, February 15, 2009, 6:59 PM

/are you speaking of dog training pads? I have 5 adult dogs that go in thehouse instead of outdoors when it ghets below freezing and or it is raining orsnowing. I tried the pads and they ignored them! Well, until they were left down for a few days so they ripped them up. would love it if I couldget them to use pee pads. What is wrong with mhy dogs? Joyce Rudy AZ IPF 11-08

Re: Happy Saturday everyone!!

Hi Caro!

We are having beautiful weather here in Georgia, too. I thought I would throw in "my two cents" about training dogs. Max is my dog and he was young (15 wks) when we got him. If you just take Gizzy out every so often, observe his behavoir, and you will figure him out. Example: Max goes out, comes in and plays, eats, and then goes back out and then comes back in and sleeps. When he awakens, he goes back out. Wants to eat,etc. All he thiniks about is eating, sleeping, and belly rubs! LOL! What a life! We never used the training pads.

Toodles!

Jane UIP/IPF 12/1998 Dalton, Georgia aka pianolady_musicgirl

>> Hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful weekend!! It is 70 out here > today and is supposed to be tomorrow and I am absolutely loving it!!> Absolutey gorgeous sunny day! I have so tired of being cooped up > inside because of the cold!!> > I have had another eventful week somewhat!! On Tuesday morning, my > cousin and my aunt came over to visit. My cousin and I have the same > birthday, so that day was our B-day so I gave her a card and she left > and came back with a card for me and some bubble bath. How nice! My > aunt brought some clothes over that she needed some alterations done > on. That afternoon I got a phone call from my cousin and her > stepfather (my aunt's husband... they have been married for 54 > years). Anyhoo he a massive coronary while

driving at age 73 and was > killed in a single car crash. Really tragic. My aunt is 75 and not > taking it well at all. The funeral was Friday so that was a tough > day to go through. > > Last Sunday, I was coming back from the store, and there were 2 girls > on a Segway (? spell) with a little chihuaha running behing them. As > soon as I got even with them, they held up a sign no a sheet of > notebook paper that said "FREE DOG." Needless to say, he is mine > now!! His name is Gizmo. I call him Gizzy. I just absolutely love > him! He is only about 6 months old and very playful. It was so nice > out today, I took him for a walk in the park and he really loved it.> > After the funeral on Friday, I had to run by the pulmo office to get > my monthly B12 injection. I had lab work done 2 weeks ago and a 2-E > echocardiogram done a week and a half ago to

rule out pulmonary > hypertension. The echo was not back yet but the lab work was. I had > 5 liver tests that were elevated and my red blood cell count was > low. The nurse who gave me the shot showed it to me and I looked and > saw that my pulmo had signed off on it, so I am guessing he must not > think it is too bad or he would have called me. Anyway, I am going > to call back on Wednesday or Thursday and talk to his nurse to find > out if the echo is back and I will ask her about it then. I know he > told me that prednisone and Imuran can cause liver damage and that is > why he checks CBC and liver function tests every 3 months. Guess I > will try and not worry until I find out something on Wednesday.> > I have been trying to keep up with the posts and I reply when I can > input. A lot of times the posts are regarding oxygen and since I am > not on

oxygen yet, I don't really know what to say there, so usually > I just read those and keep going.> > I know a lot of you guys have dogs, too. I am having a tough time > getting this one to use the puppy pads. He will even go an inch away > from it. I have tried everything. Any suggestions? I even bought > the scented puppy pads that are supposed to attract them to use them, > but it is not working. It worked for the first day and after that no > luck. I am not giving up, though. I hope he will get it sooner or > later. Thank God for my Dirt Devil spot scrubber and Febreeze!!> > Caro>

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YEAHHHHH  a trained dog is so wonderful.  post a picture of the cutie.I order from HDIS 300 for 50.  I have only re-ordered twice in two years. So much cheaper that pet supermarket. I am proud of you.  Love & Prayers, PeggyFlorida,  IPF/UIP 2004"I believe that friends are quiet angels who lift us to our feet, when our wings have trouble remembering how to fly."  I am making great progress with Gizmo!!  He has been 5 days now with no accidents.  Goes on the puppy pads every time.  I just take him in the bathroom, tell him I will be right back, close the door, he uses the pad, and then he knocks on the door for me to let him out!!  How smart of a little fella!!  I am SO PROUD!!!CaroASTHMA 1976,OSTEOARTHRITIS 2002, COPD 02/06, IPF 08/07, UIP 01/08, RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS 03/08 SJOGREN SYNDROME 07/08Mississippi--- On Mon, 2/16/09, JOYCE RUDY <greycharlie@q.com> wrote:From: JOYCE RUDY <greycharlie@q.com>Subject: Re: Re: Happy Saturday everyone!!To: Breathe-Support Date: Monday, February 16, 2009, 10:57 AMPink-I've never heard of a spray that encourages them to pee in a particular place but will go to Petsmart and see if they have such a thing because they simply MUST stop peeing at will. Joyce Rudy  Re: Happy Saturday everyone!!Hi Caro!We are having beautiful weather here in Georgia, too.   I thought I would throw in "my two cents"  about training dogs.  Max is my dog and he was young (15 wks) when we got him. If you just take Gizzy out every so often, observe his behavoir, and you will figure him out. Example:  Max goes out, comes in and plays, eats, and then goes back out and then comes back in and sleeps.  When he awakens, he goes back out. Wants to eat,etc.  All he thiniks about is eating, sleeping, and belly rubs!  LOL!  What a life!  We never used the training pads. Toodles!Jane UIP/IPF 12/1998 Dalton, Georgia aka pianolady_musicgirl>> Hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful weekend!! It is 70 out here > today and is supposed to be tomorrow and I am absolutely loving it!!> Absolutey gorgeous sunny day! I have so tired of being cooped up > inside because of the cold!!> > I have had another eventful week somewhat!! On Tuesday morning, my > cousin and my aunt came over to visit. My cousin and I have the same > birthday, so that day was our B-day so I gave her a card and she left > and came back with a card for me and some bubble bath. How nice! My > aunt brought some clothes over that she needed some alterations done > on. That afternoon I got a phone call from my cousin and her > stepfather (my aunt's husband... they have been married for 54 > years). Anyhoo he a massive coronary while driving at age 73 and was > killed in a single car crash. Really tragic. My aunt is 75 and not > taking it well at all. The funeral was Friday so that was a tough > day to go through. > > Last Sunday, I was coming back from the store, and there were 2 girls > on a Segway (? spell) with a little chihuaha running behing them. As > soon as I got even with them, they held up a sign no a sheet of > notebook paper that said "FREE DOG." Needless to say, he is mine > now!! His name is Gizmo. I call him Gizzy. I just absolutely love > him! He is only about 6 months old and very playful. It was so nice > out today, I took him for a walk in the park and he really loved it.> > After the funeral on Friday, I had to run by the pulmo office to get > my monthly B12 injection. I had lab work done 2 weeks ago and a 2-E > echocardiogram done a week and a half ago to rule out pulmonary > hypertension. The echo was not back yet but the lab work was. I had > 5 liver tests that were elevated and my red blood cell count was > low. The nurse who gave me the shot showed it to me and I looked and > saw that my pulmo had signed off on it, so I am guessing he must not > think it is too bad or he would have called me. Anyway, I am going > to call back on Wednesday or Thursday and talk to his nurse to find > out if the echo is back and I will ask her about it then. I know he > told me that prednisone and Imuran can cause liver damage and that is > why he checks CBC and liver function tests every 3 months. Guess I > will try and not worry until I find out something on Wednesday.> > I have been trying to keep up with the posts and I reply when I can > input. A lot of times the posts are regarding oxygen and since I am > not on oxygen yet, I don't really know what to say there, so usually > I just read those and keep going.> > I know a lot of you guys have dogs, too. I am having a tough time > getting this one to use the puppy pads. He will even go an inch away > from it. I have tried everything. Any suggestions? I even bought > the scented puppy pads that are supposed to attract them to use them, > but it is not working. It worked for the first day and after that no > luck. I am not giving up, though. I hope he will get it sooner or > later. Thank God for my Dirt Devil spot scrubber and Febreeze!!> > Caro>

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Caro...well good-boy for Gizzy! Especially learning how to knock on the door to get out! teehee.

MamaSher; 70, IPF 3-06, OR. NasturtiumsDon't fret about tomorrow, God is already there!

Re: Happy Saturday everyone!!

Hi Caro!

We are having beautiful weather here in Georgia, too. I thought I would throw in "my two cents" about training dogs. Max is my dog and he was young (15 wks) when we got him. If you just take Gizzy out every so often, observe his behavoir, and you will figure him out. Example: Max goes out, comes in and plays, eats, and then goes back out and then comes back in and sleeps. When he awakens, he goes back out. Wants to eat,etc. All he thiniks about is eating, sleeping, and belly rubs! LOL! What a life! We never used the training pads.

Toodles!

Jane UIP/IPF 12/1998 Dalton, Georgia aka pianolady_musicgirl

>> Hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful weekend!! It is 70 out here > today and is supposed to be tomorrow and I am absolutely loving it!!> Absolutey gorgeous sunny day! I have so tired of being cooped up > inside because of the cold!!> > I have had another eventful week somewhat!! On Tuesday morning, my > cousin and my aunt came over to visit. My cousin and I have the same > birthday, so that day was our B-day so I gave her a card and she left > and came back with a card for me and some bubble bath. How nice! My > aunt brought some clothes over that she needed some alterations done > on. That afternoon I got a phone call from my cousin and her > stepfather (my aunt's husband... they have been married for 54 > years). Anyhoo he a massive coronary while driving at age 73 and was > killed in a single car crash. Really tragic. My aunt is 75 and not > taking it well at all. The funeral was Friday so that was a tough > day to go through. > > Last Sunday, I was coming back from the store, and there were 2 girls > on a Segway (? spell) with a little chihuaha running behing them. As > soon as I got even with them, they held up a sign no a sheet of > notebook paper that said "FREE DOG." Needless to say, he is mine > now!! His name is Gizmo. I call him Gizzy. I just absolutely love > him! He is only about 6 months old and very playful. It was so nice > out today, I took him for a walk in the park and he really loved it.> > After the funeral on Friday, I had to run by the pulmo office to get > my monthly B12 injection. I had lab work done 2 weeks ago and a 2-E > echocardiogram done a week and a half ago to rule out pulmonary > hypertension. The echo was not back yet but the lab work was. I had > 5 liver tests that were elevated and my red blood cell count was > low. The nurse who gave me the shot showed it to me and I looked and > saw that my pulmo had signed off on it, so I am guessing he must not > think it is too bad or he would have called me. Anyway, I am going > to call back on Wednesday or Thursday and talk to his nurse to find > out if the echo is back and I will ask her about it then. I know he > told me that prednisone and Imuran can cause liver damage and that is > why he checks CBC and liver function tests every 3 months. Guess I > will try and not worry until I find out something on Wednesday.> > I have been trying to keep up with the posts and I reply when I can > input. A lot of times the posts are regarding oxygen and since I am > not on oxygen yet, I don't really know what to say there, so usually > I just read those and keep going.> > I know a lot of you guys have dogs, too. I am having a tough time > getting this one to use the puppy pads. He will even go an inch away > from it. I have tried everything. Any suggestions? I even bought > the scented puppy pads that are supposed to attract them to use them, > but it is not working. It worked for the first day and after that no > luck. I am not giving up, though. I hope he will get it sooner or > later. Thank God for my Dirt Devil spot scrubber and Febreeze!!> > Caro>

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When my dogs were a few months old, I put a little bell near the back door, low enough for my dogs to "tinkle" it if they want to go out. Then, for a while, every time I took them out I tinkled the bell, then let 'em out. After a while they got the idea. Of course, EVERY time they ring the bell, (at first) you have to let 'em out so they learn - but they will!

B

Barbara McD

IPF, Sept 08

Beautiful Western NC

Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9

To: Breathe-Support Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 2:22:26 PMSubject: Re: Re: Happy Saturday everyone!!

I am making great progress with Gizmo!! He has been 5 days now with no accidents. Goes on the puppy pads every time. I just take him in the bathroom, tell him I will be right back, close the door, he uses the pad, and then he knocks on the door for me to let him out!! How smart of a little fella!! I am SO PROUD!!!CaroASTHMA 1976,OSTEOARTHRITIS 2002, COPD 02/06, IPF 08/07, UIP 01/08, RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS 03/08 SJOGREN SYNDROME 07/08Mississippi

From: JOYCE RUDY <greycharlie@ q.com>Subject: Re: Re: Happy Saturday everyone!!To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. comDate: Sunday, February 15, 2009, 6:59 PM

/are you speaking of dog training pads? I have 5 adult dogs that go in thehouse instead of outdoors when it ghets below freezing and or it is raining orsnowing. I tried the pads and they ignored them! Well, until they were left down for a few days so they ripped them up. would love it if I couldget them to use pee pads. What is wrong with mhy dogs? Joyce Rudy AZ IPF 11-08

Re: Happy Saturday everyone!!

Hi Caro!

We are having beautiful weather here in Georgia, too. I thought I would throw in "my two cents" about training dogs. Max is my dog and he was young (15 wks) when we got him. If you just take Gizzy out every so often, observe his behavoir, and you will figure him out. Example: Max goes out, comes in and plays, eats, and then goes back out and then comes back in and sleeps. When he awakens, he goes back out. Wants to eat,etc. All he thiniks about is eating, sleeping, and belly rubs! LOL! What a life! We never used the training pads.

Toodles!

Jane UIP/IPF 12/1998 Dalton, Georgia aka pianolady_musicgirl

>> Hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful weekend!! It is 70 out here > today and is supposed to be tomorrow and I am absolutely loving it!!> Absolutey gorgeous sunny day! I have so tired of being cooped up > inside because of the cold!!> > I have had another eventful week somewhat!! On Tuesday morning, my > cousin and my aunt came over to visit. My cousin and I have the same > birthday, so that day was our B-day so I gave her a card and she left > and came back with a card for me and some bubble bath. How nice! My > aunt brought some clothes over that she needed some alterations done > on. That afternoon I got a phone call from my cousin and her > stepfather (my aunt's husband... they have been married for 54 > years). Anyhoo he a massive coronary while

driving at age 73 and was > killed in a single car crash. Really tragic. My aunt is 75 and not > taking it well at all. The funeral was Friday so that was a tough > day to go through. > > Last Sunday, I was coming back from the store, and there were 2 girls > on a Segway (? spell) with a little chihuaha running behing them. As > soon as I got even with them, they held up a sign no a sheet of > notebook paper that said "FREE DOG." Needless to say, he is mine > now!! His name is Gizmo. I call him Gizzy. I just absolutely love > him! He is only about 6 months old and very playful. It was so nice > out today, I took him for a walk in the park and he really loved it.> > After the funeral on Friday, I had to run by the pulmo office to get > my monthly B12 injection. I had lab work done 2 weeks ago and a 2-E > echocardiogram done a week and a half ago to

rule out pulmonary > hypertension. The echo was not back yet but the lab work was. I had > 5 liver tests that were elevated and my red blood cell count was > low. The nurse who gave me the shot showed it to me and I looked and > saw that my pulmo had signed off on it, so I am guessing he must not > think it is too bad or he would have called me. Anyway, I am going > to call back on Wednesday or Thursday and talk to his nurse to find > out if the echo is back and I will ask her about it then. I know he > told me that prednisone and Imuran can cause liver damage and that is > why he checks CBC and liver function tests every 3 months. Guess I > will try and not worry until I find out something on Wednesday.> > I have been trying to keep up with the posts and I reply when I can > input. A lot of times the posts are regarding oxygen and since I am > not on

oxygen yet, I don't really know what to say there, so usually > I just read those and keep going.> > I know a lot of you guys have dogs, too. I am having a tough time > getting this one to use the puppy pads. He will even go an inch away > from it. I have tried everything. Any suggestions? I even bought > the scented puppy pads that are supposed to attract them to use them, > but it is not working. It worked for the first day and after that no > luck. I am not giving up, though. I hope he will get it sooner or > later. Thank God for my Dirt Devil spot scrubber and Febreeze!!> > Caro>

[Guest guest]

Hey Barbara wot a useful tip... I'll try it with the 'Slippa Sistas'.. they're just starting to be allowed to stay 'In' for extended periods.. usually they live out on my big wide/long verandah & front garden but I miss them when I'm inside doin' stuff!

I'm tending to stay out there with them for too long 'cos they're so much fun ...Aussie dogs tend to be outside critters!

Right now I'm trying to stay one step ahead of them with a front gate problem... I'd erected a second barrier so people could get into without the Sistas diving between legs & escaping but now they able to JUMP the barrier! Miss Spice escaped yesterday & raced straight scross the road!

How to rasie the barrier & still enable visitors to get through is my current dilemma!!

How to train visitors to clip the main gate shut before they open the second one....mmmmmmm!

I'm working on it!

Cheers,

GIO

> >> > Hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful weekend!! It is 70 out here > > today and is supposed to be tomorrow and I am absolutely loving it!!> > Absolutey gorgeous sunny day! I have so tired of being cooped up > > inside because of the cold!!> > > > I have had another eventful week somewhat!! On Tuesday morning, my > > cousin and my aunt came over to visit. My cousin and I have the same > > birthday, so that day was our B-day so I gave her a card and she left > > and came back with a card for me and some bubble bath. How nice! My > > aunt brought some clothes over that she needed some alterations done > > on. That afternoon I got a phone call from my cousin and her > > stepfather (my aunt's husband... they have been married for 54 > > years). Anyhoo he a massive coronary while driving at age 73 and was > > killed in a single car crash. Really tragic. My aunt is 75 and not > > taking it well at all. The funeral was Friday so that was a tough > > day to go through. > > > > Last Sunday, I was coming back from the store, and there were 2 girls > > on a Segway (? spell) with a little chihuaha running behing them. As > > soon as I got even with them, they held up a sign no a sheet of > > notebook paper that said "FREE DOG." Needless to say, he is mine > > now!! His name is Gizmo. I call him Gizzy. I just absolutely love > > him! He is only about 6 months old and very playful. It was so nice > > out today, I took him for a walk in the park and he really loved it.> > > > After the funeral on Friday, I had to run by the pulmo office to get > > my monthly B12 injection. I had lab work done 2 weeks ago and a 2-E > > echocardiogram done a week and a half ago to rule out pulmonary > > hypertension. The echo was not back yet but the lab work was. I had > > 5 liver tests that were elevated and my red blood cell count was > > low. The nurse who gave me the shot showed it to me and I looked and > > saw that my pulmo had signed off on it, so I am guessing he must not > > think it is too bad or he would have called me. Anyway, I am going > > to call back on Wednesday or Thursday and talk to his nurse to find > > out if the echo is back and I will ask her about it then. I know he > > told me that prednisone and Imuran can cause liver damage and that is > > why he checks CBC and liver function tests every 3 months. Guess I > > will try and not worry until I find out something on Wednesday.> > > > I have been trying to keep up with the posts and I reply when I can > > input. A lot of times the posts are regarding oxygen and since I am > > not on oxygen yet, I don't really know what to say there, so usually > > I just read those and keep going.> > > > I know a lot of you guys have dogs, too. I am having a tough time > > getting this one to use the puppy pads. He will even go an inch away > > from it. I have tried everything. Any suggestions? I even bought > > the scented puppy pads that are supposed to attract them to use them, > > but it is not working. It worked for the first day and after that no > > luck. I am not giving up, though. I hope he will get it sooner or > > later. Thank God for my Dirt Devil spot scrubber and Febreeze!!> > > > Caro> >>

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First of all, let me say how sorry I am that your beloved country is facing such horrendous trials. I pray that you and your family/friends remain safe, and that the dire consequences of the aftermath somehow are mitigated so that the suffering is as small as is possible. I just can't imagine.

To lighter things - I have trained my two cairn terriers so that whenever someone arrives on the FRONT porch, they immediately run to the BACK door to be let out. Once they are out, they run around the back deck so they can see the visitors, and then bark insanely at them. They now think this is what they are supposed to do, and my visitors can get in the house without getting jumped on. When the dogs have calmed down a little, I let them in and of course, they start jumping on the visitors. Then, to distract the dogs, I fling tiny treats in different directions so that they run here and there, forgetting about the visitors entirely. The guests usually find all this amusing, and no one gets hurt. ;-)

B

Barbara McD

IPF, Sept 08

Beautiful Western NC

Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9

To: Breathe-Support Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 6:15:54 PMSubject: Re: Happy Saturday everyone!!

Hey Barbara wot a useful tip... I'll try it with the 'Slippa Sistas'.. they're just starting to be allowed to stay 'In' for extended periods.. usually they live out on my big wide/long verandah & front garden but I miss them when I'm inside doin' stuff!

I'm tending to stay out there with them for too long 'cos they're so much fun ...Aussie dogs tend to be outside critters!

Right now I'm trying to stay one step ahead of them with a front gate problem... I'd erected a second barrier so people could get into without the Sistas diving between legs & escaping but now they able to JUMP the barrier! Miss Spice escaped yesterday & raced straight scross the road!

How to rasie the barrier & still enable visitors to get through is my current dilemma!!

How to train visitors to clip the main gate shut before they open the second one....mmmmmmm!

I'm working on it!

Cheers,

GIO

> >> > Hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful weekend!! It is 70 out here > > today and is supposed to be tomorrow and I am absolutely loving it!!> > Absolutey gorgeous sunny day! I have so tired of being cooped up > > inside because of the cold!!> > > > I have had another eventful week somewhat!! On Tuesday morning, my > > cousin and my aunt came over to visit. My cousin and I have the same > > birthday, so that day was our B-day so I gave her a card and she left > > and came back with a card for me and some bubble bath. How nice! My

> > aunt brought some clothes over that she needed some alterations done > > on. That afternoon I got a phone call from my cousin and her > > stepfather (my aunt's husband... they have been married for 54 > > years). Anyhoo he a massive coronary while driving at age 73 and was > > killed in a single car crash. Really tragic. My aunt is 75 and not > > taking it well at all. The funeral was Friday so that was a tough > > day to go through. > > > > Last Sunday, I was coming back from the store, and there were 2 girls > > on a Segway (? spell) with a little chihuaha running behing them. As > > soon as I got even with them, they held up a sign no a sheet of > > notebook paper that said "FREE DOG." Needless to say, he is mine > > now!! His name is Gizmo. I call him Gizzy. I just absolutely love > > him! He is only about 6

months old and very playful. It was so nice > > out today, I took him for a walk in the park and he really loved it.> > > > After the funeral on Friday, I had to run by the pulmo office to get > > my monthly B12 injection. I had lab work done 2 weeks ago and a 2-E > > echocardiogram done a week and a half ago to rule out pulmonary > > hypertension. The echo was not back yet but the lab work was. I had > > 5 liver tests that were elevated and my red blood cell count was > > low. The nurse who gave me the shot showed it to me and I looked and > > saw that my pulmo had signed off on it, so I am guessing he must not > > think it is too bad or he would have called me. Anyway, I am going > > to call back on Wednesday or Thursday and talk to his nurse to find > > out if the echo is back and I will ask her about it then. I know he >

> told me that prednisone and Imuran can cause liver damage and that is > > why he checks CBC and liver function tests every 3 months. Guess I > > will try and not worry until I find out something on Wednesday.> > > > I have been trying to keep up with the posts and I reply when I can > > input. A lot of times the posts are regarding oxygen and since I am > > not on oxygen yet, I don't really know what to say there, so usually > > I just read those and keep going.> > > > I know a lot of you guys have dogs, too. I am having a tough time > > getting this one to use the puppy pads. He will even go an inch away > > from it. I have tried everything. Any suggestions? I even bought > > the scented puppy pads that are supposed to attract them to use them, > > but it is not working. It worked for the first day and after that no

> > luck. I am not giving up, though. I hope he will get it sooner or > > later. Thank God for my Dirt Devil spot scrubber and Febreeze!!> > > > Caro> >>

[Guest guest]

... I have already passed on the board's sympathies and prayers for and his family.

There will be a memorial sometime this coming summer when travel is good. I think it's going to be in WA. If so, we will go.

MamaSher; 70, IPF 3-06, OR. NasturtiumsDon't fret about tomorrow, God is already there!

Re: Happy Saturday everyone!!

Hey Barbara wot a useful tip... I'll try it with the 'Slippa Sistas'.. they're just starting to be allowed to stay 'In' for extended periods.. usually they live out on my big wide/long verandah & front garden but I miss them when I'm inside doin' stuff!

I'm tending to stay out there with them for too long 'cos they're so much fun ...Aussie dogs tend to be outside critters!

Right now I'm trying to stay one step ahead of them with a front gate problem... I'd erected a second barrier so people could get into without the Sistas diving between legs & escaping but now they able to JUMP the barrier! Miss Spice escaped yesterday & raced straight scross the road!

How to rasie the barrier & still enable visitors to get through is my current dilemma!!

How to train visitors to clip the main gate shut before they open the second one....mmmmmmm!

I'm working on it!

Cheers,

GIO

> >> > Hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful weekend!! It is 70 out here > > today and is supposed to be tomorrow and I am absolutely loving it!!> > Absolutey gorgeous sunny day! I have so tired of being cooped up > > inside because of the cold!!> > > > I have had another eventful week somewhat!! On Tuesday morning, my > > cousin and my aunt came over to visit. My cousin and I have the same > > birthday, so that day was our B-day so I gave her a card and she left > > and came back with a card for me and some bubble bath. How nice! My > > aunt brought some clothes over that she needed some alterations done > > on. That afternoon I got a phone call from my cousin and her > > stepfather (my aunt's husband... they have been married for 54 > > years). Anyhoo he a massive coronary while driving at age 73 and was > > killed in a single car crash. Really tragic. My aunt is 75 and not > > taking it well at all. The funeral was Friday so that was a tough > > day to go through. > > > > Last Sunday, I was coming back from the store, and there were 2 girls > > on a Segway (? spell) with a little chihuaha running behing them. As > > soon as I got even with them, they held up a sign no a sheet of > > notebook paper that said "FREE DOG." Needless to say, he is mine > > now!! His name is Gizmo. I call him Gizzy. I just absolutely love > > him! He is only about 6 months old and very playful. It was so nice > > out today, I took him for a walk in the park and he really loved it.> > > > After the funeral on Friday, I had to run by the pulmo office to get > > my monthly B12 injection. I had lab work done 2 weeks ago and a 2-E > > echocardiogram done a week and a half ago to rule out pulmonary > > hypertension. The echo was not back yet but the lab work was. I had > > 5 liver tests that were elevated and my red blood cell count was > > low. The nurse who gave me the shot showed it to me and I looked and > > saw that my pulmo had signed off on it, so I am guessing he must not > > think it is too bad or he would have called me. Anyway, I am going > > to call back on Wednesday or Thursday and talk to his nurse to find > > out if the echo is back and I will ask her about it then. I know he > > told me that prednisone and Imuran can cause liver damage and that is > > why he checks CBC and liver function tests every 3 months. Guess I > > will try and not worry until I find out something on Wednesday.> > > > I have been trying to keep up with the posts and I reply when I can > > input. A lot of times the posts are regarding oxygen and since I am > > not on oxygen yet, I don't really know what to say there, so usually > > I just read those and keep going.> > > > I know a lot of you guys have dogs, too. I am having a tough time > > getting this one to use the puppy pads. He will even go an inch away > > from it. I have tried everything. Any suggestions? I even bought > > the scented puppy pads that are supposed to attract them to use them, > > but it is not working. It worked for the first day and after that no > > luck. I am not giving up, though. I hope he will get it sooner or > > later. Thank God for my Dirt Devil spot scrubber and Febreeze!!> > > > Caro> >>

[Guest guest]

Thanks for your thoughts re Bush fires Barbara & for the extra good tips on doggies as well......your dogs would be very similar in nature to my Sistas... mine do the same excited barking n' jumping thing that is a new one for me to learn to deal with (I previously had a long-lived Dalmation/Lab cross & he was VERY calm & concentrated on wagging his powerful tail in response to visitors!)

You've given me some good clues..... my Sistas are also having MAJOR sport with all the dogs that go past our front gate....they do a great impression of being a Rottweiler, Dobermann or Wild Hunting Dog.. all the worse if the passing dog IS one of the above! Somhow I don't think even TREATS would distreact them from that fun!

Luckily at night they are quiet & accept sleeping out on a back verandah away from distraction in their own little kennels. We get Possums visiting at night in the front yard in the Fruiting Season & the dogs would go OFF they they were near that activity! The Possums merrily take a short vcut across our front verandah to get to the Rain Forest Trees in fruit along the side of the house! They often compete with the Fruit Bats... it can be a cacophony at times as they compete for the Dinner Table.... imagine adding 2 little dogs into the sideshow!

Cheers,

GIO

> > >> > > Hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful weekend!! It is 70 out here > > > today and is supposed to be tomorrow and I am absolutely loving it!!> > > Absolutey gorgeous sunny day! I have so tired of being cooped up > > > inside because of the cold!!> > > > > > I have had another eventful week somewhat!! On Tuesday morning, my > > > cousin and my aunt came over to visit. My cousin and I have the same > > > birthday, so that day was our B-day so I gave her a card and she left > > > and came back with a card for me and some bubble bath. How nice! My > > > aunt brought some clothes over that she needed some alterations done > > > on. That afternoon I got a phone call from my cousin and her > > > stepfather (my aunt's husband... they have been married for 54 > > > years). Anyhoo he a massive coronary while driving at age 73 and was > > > killed in a single car crash. Really tragic. My aunt is 75 and not > > > taking it well at all. The funeral was Friday so that was a tough > > > day to go through. > > > > > > Last Sunday, I was coming back from the store, and there were 2 girls > > > on a Segway (? spell) with a little chihuaha running behing them. As > > > soon as I got even with them, they held up a sign no a sheet of > > > notebook paper that said "FREE DOG." Needless to say, he is mine > > > now!! His name is Gizmo. I call him Gizzy. I just absolutely love > > > him! He is only about 6 months old and very playful. It was so nice > > > out today, I took him for a walk in the park and he really loved it.> > > > > > After the funeral on Friday, I had to run by the pulmo office to get > > > my monthly B12 injection. I had lab work done 2 weeks ago and a 2-E > > > echocardiogram done a week and a half ago to rule out pulmonary > > > hypertension. The echo was not back yet but the lab work was. I had > > > 5 liver tests that were elevated and my red blood cell count was > > > low. The nurse who gave me the shot showed it to me and I looked and > > > saw that my pulmo had signed off on it, so I am guessing he must not > > > think it is too bad or he would have called me. Anyway, I am going > > > to call back on Wednesday or Thursday and talk to his nurse to find > > > out if the echo is back and I will ask her about it then. I know he > > > told me that prednisone and Imuran can cause liver damage and that is > > > why he checks CBC and liver function tests every 3 months. Guess I > > > will try and not worry until I find out something on Wednesday.> > > > > > I have been trying to keep up with the posts and I reply when I can > > > input. A lot of times the posts are regarding oxygen and since I am > > > not on oxygen yet, I don't really know what to say there, so usually > > > I just read those and keep going.> > > > > > I know a lot of you guys have dogs, too. I am having a tough time > > > getting this one to use the puppy pads. He will even go an inch away > > > from it. I have tried everything. Any suggestions? I even bought > > > the scented puppy pads that are supposed to attract them to use them, > > > but it is not working. It worked for the first day and after that no > > > luck. I am not giving up, though. I hope he will get it sooner or > > > later. Thank God for my Dirt Devil spot scrubber and Febreeze!!> > > > > > Caro> > >> >>

[Guest guest]

That sounds wonderful. I would so love to have a dog - but my lease won't let me - pout.

Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome 02/ PF 06

> >> > Hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful weekend!! It is 70 out here> > today and is supposed to be tomorrow and I am absolutely loving it!!> > Absolutey gorgeous sunny day! I have so tired of being cooped up> > inside because of the cold!!> >> > I have had another eventful week somewhat!! On Tuesday morning, my> > cousin and my aunt came over to visit. My cousin and I have the same> > birthday, so that day was our B-day so I gave her a card and she left> > and came back with a card for me and some bubble bath. How nice! My> > aunt brought some clothes over that she needed some alterations done> > on. That afternoon I got a phone call from my cousin and her> > stepfather (my aunt's husband... they have been married for 54> > years). Anyhoo he a massive coronary while driving at age 73 and was> > killed in a single car crash. Really tragic. My aunt is 75 and not> > taking it well at all. The funeral was Friday so that was a tough> > day to go through.> >> > Last Sunday, I was coming back from the store, and there were 2 girls> > on a Segway (? spell) with a little chihuaha running behing them. As> > soon as I got even with them, they held up a sign no a sheet of> > notebook paper that said "FREE DOG." Needless to say, he is mine> > now!! His name is Gizmo. I call him Gizzy. I just absolutely love> > him! He is only about 6 months old and very playful. It was so nice> > out today, I took him for a walk in the park and he really loved it.> >> > After the funeral on Friday, I had to run by the pulmo office to get> > my monthly B12 injection. I had lab work done 2 weeks ago and a 2-E> > echocardiogram done a week and a half ago to rule out pulmonary> > hypertension. The echo was not back yet but the lab work was. I had> > 5 liver tests that were elevated and my red blood cell count was> > low. The nurse who gave me the shot showed it to me and I looked and> > saw that my pulmo had signed off on it, so I am guessing he must not> > think it is too bad or he would have called me. Anyway, I am going> > to call back on Wednesday or Thursday and talk to his nurse to find> > out if the echo is back and I will ask her about it then. I know he> > told me that prednisone and Imuran can cause liver damage and that is> > why he checks CBC and liver function tests every 3 months. Guess I> > will try and not worry until I find out something on Wednesday.> >> > I have been trying to keep up with the posts and I reply when I can> > input. A lot of times the posts are regarding oxygen and since I am> > not on oxygen yet, I don't really know what to say there, so usually> > I just read those and keep going.> >> > I know a lot of you guys have dogs, too. I am having a tough time> > getting this one to use the puppy pads. He will even go an inch away> > from it. I have tried everything. Any suggestions? I even bought> > the scented puppy pads that are supposed to attract them to use them,> > but it is not working. It worked for the first day and after that no> > luck. I am not giving up, though. I hope he will get it sooner or> > later. Thank God for my Dirt Devil spot scrubber and Febreeze!!> >> > Caro> >>

[Guest guest]

Barbara

great idea for pup training

thanks

Pink Joyce IPF 3/06 Pennsylvania

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Subject: Re: Re: Happy Saturday everyone!!To: Breathe-Support Date: Monday, February 16, 2009, 6:48 PM

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First of all, let me say how sorry I am that your beloved country is facing such horrendous trials. I pray that you and your family/friends remain safe, and that the dire consequences of the aftermath somehow are mitigated so that the suffering is as small as is possible. I just can't imagine.

To lighter things - I have trained my two cairn terriers so that whenever someone arrives on the FRONT porch, they immediately run to the BACK door to be let out. Once they are out, they run around the back deck so they can see the visitors, and then bark insanely at them. They now think this is what they are supposed to do, and my visitors can get in the house without getting jumped on. When the dogs have calmed down a little, I let them in and of course, they start jumping on the visitors. Then, to distract the dogs, I fling tiny treats in different directions so that they run here and there, forgetting about the visitors entirely. The guests usually find all this amusing, and no one gets hurt. ;-)

B

Barbara McD

IPF, Sept 08

Beautiful Western NC

Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9

From: <gina.francis@ bigpond.com>To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. comSent: Monday, February 16, 2009 6:15:54 PMSubject: Re: Happy Saturday everyone!!

Hey Barbara wot a useful tip... I'll try it with the 'Slippa Sistas'.. they're just starting to be allowed to stay 'In' for extended periods.. usually they live out on my big wide/long verandah & front garden but I miss them when I'm inside doin' stuff!

I'm tending to stay out there with them for too long 'cos they're so much fun ...Aussie dogs tend to be outside critters!

Right now I'm trying to stay one step ahead of them with a front gate problem... I'd erected a second barrier so people could get into without the Sistas diving between legs & escaping but now they able to JUMP the barrier! Miss Spice escaped yesterday & raced straight scross the road!

How to rasie the barrier & still enable visitors to get through is my current dilemma!!

How to train visitors to clip the main gate shut before they open the second one....mmmmmmm!

I'm working on it!

Cheers,

GIO

> >> > Hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful weekend!! It is 70 out here > > today and is supposed to be tomorrow and I am absolutely loving it!!> > Absolutey gorgeous sunny day! I have so tired of being cooped up > > inside because of the cold!!> > > > I have had another eventful week somewhat!! On Tuesday morning, my > > cousin and my aunt came over to visit. My cousin and I have the same > > birthday, so that day was our B-day so I gave her a card and she left > > and came back with a card for me and some bubble bath. How nice! My

> > aunt brought some clothes over that she needed some alterations done > > on. That afternoon I got a phone call from my cousin and her > > stepfather (my aunt's husband... they have been married for 54 > > years). Anyhoo he a massive coronary while driving at age 73 and was > > killed in a single car crash. Really tragic. My aunt is 75 and not > > taking it well at all. The funeral was Friday so that was a tough > > day to go through. > > > > Last Sunday, I was coming back from the store, and there were 2 girls > > on a Segway (? spell) with a little chihuaha running behing them. As > > soon as I got even with them, they held up a sign no a sheet of > > notebook paper that said "FREE DOG." Needless to say, he is mine > > now!! His name is Gizmo. I call him Gizzy. I just absolutely love > > him! He is only about 6

months old and very playful. It was so nice > > out today, I took him for a walk in the park and he really loved it.> > > > After the funeral on Friday, I had to run by the pulmo office to get > > my monthly B12 injection. I had lab work done 2 weeks ago and a 2-E > > echocardiogram done a week and a half ago to rule out pulmonary > > hypertension. The echo was not back yet but the lab work was. I had > > 5 liver tests that were elevated and my red blood cell count was > > low. The nurse who gave me the shot showed it to me and I looked and > > saw that my pulmo had signed off on it, so I am guessing he must not > > think it is too bad or he would have called me. Anyway, I am going > > to call back on Wednesday or Thursday and talk to his nurse to find > > out if the echo is back and I will ask her about it then. I know he >

> told me that prednisone and Imuran can cause liver damage and that is > > why he checks CBC and liver function tests every 3 months. Guess I > > will try and not worry until I find out something on Wednesday.> > > > I have been trying to keep up with the posts and I reply when I can > > input. A lot of times the posts are regarding oxygen and since I am > > not on oxygen yet, I don't really know what to say there, so usually > > I just read those and keep going.> > > > I know a lot of you guys have dogs, too. I am having a tough time > > getting this one to use the puppy pads. He will even go an inch away > > from it. I have tried everything. Any suggestions? I even bought > > the scented puppy pads that are supposed to attract them to use them, > > but it is not working. It worked for the first day and after that no

> > luck. I am not giving up, though. I hope he will get it sooner or > > later. Thank God for my Dirt Devil spot scrubber and Febreeze!!> > > > Caro> >>