A Happening Spot
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I have such high hopes for this series. It's more than just an idea, it's a lifestyle I love.
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Murray Report: Murray is better, but the Parvo has compromised his immune system and now he's got what might be a respiratory infection. We'll be at the vet's office whenever they can fit us in.
I've not had a solid night's sleep in almost two weeks. At first because he was so sick, but now because he's not able to hold his bladder, so we are out for our walks at all hours of the night.
At least he tells me when he needs to go out. I've had very few accidents. I'm not allowing him to use the run because he's too little yet. With no big brothers to protect him, I can't be sure a hawk or coyote won't try to make off with him. (I don't have that problem with Tank and Iko. Every predator in the area gives them a wide berth. LOL!)
Every day is better, but I was sorry to see Murray come down with something else. Hopefully, the vet can prescribe something for it.
As years go, 2011 was not great. Judging by the various blogs I read, most people were in the same boat, but there were a few who said they had a great year. I could use one of those.
How did 2011 rate for you? Good, bad, or unchanged?
Comments
Sending healing thoughts and prayers your way. Murray is front and center in my heart and thoughts. I hope the vet can help your sweet little guy.
REF: NEW BOOK Congrats on the new book. I will have to check this one out as I'm broke as sin and hate to spend money. Maybe I could pick up a trick or two.
REF: 2011 I think you already know how I feel about 2011. I'm so glad that year is gone, gone, gone.
Can't wait to see what kind of new and wonderful things are waiting for us in 2012! :)
2011 had its ups and downs in my family. Overall, I had a good year.
I sure hope your little guy, Murray, gets well. I don't know much about Parvo.
I'd be happy to have you guest post and feature your book if you'd like at my blog. Just shoot me an email.
2011 goes in the books as a so-so year. I'm looking to make 2012 a better one.
Angelina: I'm with you. 2011 couldn't end soon enough for me. I have high hopes for 2012 though.
Darke: Yay! So glad one of us had a good year. I hope it continues for you.
Julie: Naps. My kingdom for a nap. LOL.
Nadja: I'm still recovering from the Murray crisis. But maybe we can get together later this year. There are more frugal books planned. Thanks for the invitation!
Rula: I can't understand it. We've been in virtual isolation for almost two weeks. The only thing I can think of is maybe he picked up something at the vet's office.
LG: My dogs are as close to me as children. And seeing them suffer gives you the strength to move heaven and earth if it became necessary. I hope your dog recovered fully. That's a major surgery.
Linda: You got your 'free' year to explore the possibilities. Now it's time for work. :) I'll stand by with your tea and cookies.
My mother-in-law's little Dachshund Oscar got carried off by a hawk. He's a wily little thing and always squirms. The hawk dropped him and he limped home. He was badly cut up and it was touch and go, but he's our little miracle. Very timid now and a skittish, but adorable.
Keep Murray out of the run until he can chomp the hawks head :D
I'm hopeful about 2012.
I sure hope Murray gets better soon and grow big and strong to chase those hawks and coyotes away.
Congrats on the book! Definitely picking that baby up :) (And you're welcome on my blog any time!)
2011...hmm...some good, some not so good...nothing to scream it was a good or bad year. I'm looking forward to 2012. Wishing you a wonderful year Maria!
My thoughts are still with you and little Murray. He seems like a trooper and here's seeing him completely well soon.
Here's to 2012 being a much better year for all of us.
as for 2011 it wasn't really a good year but i can say it wasn't the worse. ( no dead, ok my health was really bad but i didn't nearly died in 2011 so it's better than the others^^)
2012 will be better if we are optimistic it will help
2011 was so-so for me. Writing was pretty good, personal was OK with one major, horrible, snag that really tanked the year. Onwards to 2012!
Southpaw: It's so weird. I really expected 2011 to be better. Hope springs eternal though.
Raelyn: The verdict from the vet was more speculation than fact. He thinks Murray is coughing up hookworms. He's on his second round of wormer. If the vet is right, Murray should be better in four days. If he's not--more tests.
Barbara: The boys have met. So far Tank is not impressed and Iko doesn't know what to make of him. He's too little to play with just yet.
Kaye: Amen to that. :)
Susan: Given a choice, I'd go with optimism every time. Things never stay the same, be they good or bad.
Miki: I consider 'not being dead' a definite good thing. :)
Sarah: Let's make a deal. No more horrible bad things in 2012. I think we made our quota in 2011.
Tracy Jo: I'm the same way without sleep. I don't know how my hubby does it with his crazy hours.
Carol: I'm hoping being a good puppy mommy will give me some brownie points in heaven. :)
Maris you know last few months of this past year have colored my judgement with negative connotations and feelings, thank all that is merciful in Heaven we got through the year with no more disasters on our area or affecting us personally!
New Year, new chances to make happy memories.
Mason
Thoughts in Progress
I'm so glad. I've already downloaded my copy. I've got some learning to do.
And I'm so glad Murray is doing better. May not be 100% yet, but in your capable and loving hands, he'll be the happiest doggy ever.
2011 wasn't a bad year, but it wasn't a good one either. Lots of our families & friends had horrid years. Combined with the natural disasters down here - not so good. I'm hoping 2012 is better for everyone.
that you get more sleep, though nocturnal walks are fun,
That frugal living leads to success.
For me, 2011 came and went.
The new book sounds great - I am so impressed with your energy and motivation, especially with everything else going on. You are very inspiring!
2011 was one of those years where you tread water, but that's not ness a bad thing at all. I think it was what I needed, in many ways.
Still, I really hope that 2012 is better.
Congrats on your new book. I hope it does well.
I hope Murray gets better soon.
Shelley: 2011 was one for natural disasters, wasn't it? Just awful. That's one thing I hope we don't repeat this year.
Mike: I wouldn't mind the nocturnal walks, but I'm one of those who can't fall asleep easily. So I'm awake long after the little monster is sawing logs.
Jayne: I wish I had some help about now. Between Murray, the book and lack of sleep, I'm running on empty. At least he's better than he was. Poor little tyke.
Misha: It's always a plus when we don't lost anyone. But major kudos for you for earning your degree. That makes it a great year for you. I know how hard you worked for it.
I'm praying for little Murray, too!
Ellie
Congrats all around!
I took a lot of time off blogging - just didn't have the energy to keep up with it - but I just read about Murray and am so glad he's better. Pulling for him to get over this rough start. I hope you're not getting too run-down, either.
This is why I always had pet fish. :)
New book promises to be a great read. I love that particular genre (sub-genre?), but am always on the lookout for something a bit more modern than my copy of The Complete Tightwad Gazette.
So, how was 2011 for me? It ground me down to a flat exhausted pulp at the end. But if I pass the exam and if my book gets accepted and if I get a job and if if if... 2012 could be better. We'll see.