Another Riley Update

She continues to be OK; more good days than bad. Though she does seem to have some down spells just as her vet expected. We have found a vet we really like--almost as much as BPK. She is far more concerned about connecting with the animals than the people which is a good thing.

Otherwise, we have been doing stuff and things are good...

Riley Update

She is doing extremely well and is her normal self since her stomach was relieved. Not sure what this means, but we are glad and are spoiling her rotten!

However, I still have the occasional Brett Favre moment...

Riley

For anyone unsure, Riley has been my companion for over 10 years. I can't begin to describe the love I have for her and everything she has given me. I am sure that AJD (she has a similar post right now liked me more as soon as she met Riley. I love getting home and having her greet me tail wagging and singing. Unfortunately, this is not likely to happen for too many more days.

Over the weekend, she had an abdominal bleed caused by a sarcoma on her spleen. Part of the reaction was a stomach bloat which was relieved by pumping her stomach. In order to make her comfortable, we had her stomach pumped to relieve the pressure. She is much better today, but the likelihood of additional bleeds is certain.

The problem could be resolved for several months if we were to have her spleen removed. However, given what she went through with her course of radiation almost 3 years ago, we feel that we would rather keep her comfortable and happy for the short term. She has a very hard time with painkillers as they make her very nervous and anxious. We feel that we were able to prolong her life to this point and the last thing we want is to have her be in pain because of our selfishness.

In short, we are opting to be near her and have some happy last days with her in the immediate future so that we can say good-bye. This is the least we can do for all the love and happiness she has brought to our lives!

Here are some pictures. This one is with her Powder buddy:















This is one of my favorite because she is so happy!















Not so happy in this one, but she is recovering from radiation.















Quite content to cuddle with her monkey.















Or chase the frisbee.















This picture is my all-time favorite. I have one that is very similar from when she was only a few months old.

delish!

Check out what we made for Sunday brunch yesterday!

They were awesome!

Part of being HLP's, I guess...

That is what Steve termed the relationship Sandy and I have. I would say had, but both of us changing our blogs on the same day without talking about it is just...well this isn't the first time something like this has happened!
















Ten points to anyone who can find at least five things that we both have that are the same in this picture!

Cali-warm-ia

It has been a rough week. I got the wicked cold on Sunday afternoon and it has taken me out until today. I put in a half-day in the office and then had to come home to take an hour nap. The biggest bummer is that it has been sunny and mid-40's all week. Normally, I would get out on the bike to enjoy the sun or go make some runs if there were overnight snow. No such luck. Thus, I must live vicariously through others.

This guy almost makes me glad I don't have his occupation. Until I see these tanlines:


My legs haven't seen sun since...well it's been a long time. I didn't realize that kEck was riding for CSC. I thought he had other things going until tax day!

Baseball season starts today!

Pitchers and catchers report today. Things will be interesting with Schill injured. Look forward to the season regardless.


In the meantime, watch the Tour of Cali.

I kind of feel bad, but it sounds more and more like he is guilty.


Someone's lying!

Hair cut here

So I didn't get the funding I was hoping to get for 08-09.

The Pats didn't win.

Coincidentally, I am not too bummed about either. Not getting the former will mean I can focus more on my research. About the latter, at least my boys won the October Classic! In general, I was reminded why I really never liked watching the Super Bowl. I wish that I had watched Donnie Darko instead. Watch it; its a thinker...

Random thoughts

With plenty to think about, I find myself waking at 3AM with a wandering mind. Here are some of the thoughts:

Will I get funded for next year?

These are the deals that I think win championships.

I am glad my Uncle Joe is recovering well and almost on his way home.

I really miss the amount of snow at Alta, though Bridger is fun.

What are the Republicans thinking with their candidates?

What are the Democrats thinking with their candidates?

Will the Pats fall into a cursed state?

Wow, GBH was 97!

I grew up listening to WGBH.

Why am I awake?

How come I never have any dreams like Tony Soprano's Test Dream?

That was my favorite episode of the Soprano's. Although, Pine Barrens was great too.

If I were having Tony's dream, who would be in the car? Well lets see...

But who would be my coach? Oh wait, that's easy: T LaV.

I can't sleep
Somethings all over me
Creasy, insomnia
Please release me...
Creaking noises make my skin creep
I need to get some sleep.
I can't get no sleep!

420 in Bozeman

We got back from CdA this afternoon and I ran the 2+ miles to the gym, lifted and then ran home. When I got home, I realized that the fronts of my legs were really cold. Then I saw my reflection and I had frost in my beard. I then looked at the thermometer and saw this: