Let it all hangout -- The Grumpies, whinies, complainies Get It Off Your Chest Thread....

[pearlsngems]

My parents used to have hazelnut bushes when they lived in CT. The squirrels would check out the nuts regularly to see when they were ready to harvest. Then, bam-- just like that, the bushes would be empty. My folks never got any of them!

Same thing happend with their little fig tree after they retired to FL. Squirrels got them all.

 

[canuk-gal]

LOL! We call cedar hedges “deer chow”.

Will give a lot of peaches away, and I think, can the rest, so we can enjoy peaches in winter. Might freeze a few for use in muffins?

No cobbler? No pie??? Blasphemy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Matata]

I can no longer hold my liquor. Every week a group of my female neighbors get together for happy hour. I had 1.15 mezcalitas tonight and I'm wasted. The only thing I remember is the name of our wait person -- Giovanni -- who said he was born in Guadalajara and doesn't know why he has an Italian first name. Mezcalita for those who are unfamiliar is a margarita made with mezcal rather than tequila. Tasty. It's very convenient that the restaurant is walking distance from my house.

 

[Lookinagain]

I can no longer hold my liquor. Every week a group of my female neighbors get together for happy hour. I had 1.15 mezcalitas tonight and I'm wasted. The only thing I remember is the name of our wait person -- Giovanni -- who said he was born in Guadalajara and doesn't know why he has an Italian first name. Mezcalita for those who are unfamiliar is a margarita made with mezcal rather than tequila. Tasty. It's very convenient that the restaurant is walking distance from my house.

I don't know how old you are, but I definitely feel the drinking more than I did when I was younger. Also feel it more the next day too. Have had to really be careful and realize that I'm now a light weight. Hopefully you'll feel fine tomorrow morning. Drink lots of water

 

[SparklieBug]

No cobbler? No pie??? Blasphemy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wheat is a no-go for me, and the idea of gluten free pastry is rather....meh...Cobbler is a possibility but again, GF. Meh. Those glutens are so stretchy n' nice! But not for me.

 

[Rebel Rebel]

I know it's a small grievance considering everyone and everything else going on.

Our roads have been under big construction for almost a year. The traffic personnel have been great, allowing us to leave and enter our neighborhood as best they can.

But today, we got a notice that our water will be turned off for 25 hours (!) starting tonight to lay some new lines.

Fortunately, we always prepare, but it's definitely sudden.

 

[Gypsy]

I have to say goodbye to one of my fur kids, Floofy, Saturday. It's time. But it is SO hard and it's really upsetting me.

He's in kidney failure and I feel like I've let him down. He started losing weight 2 years ago. Every time I take him to vet it was "his tests look fine, no idea. Have to tried..." and I tried those things. And then finally we put him on steroids for 7 months to help him eat. And then I took him in last weekend and he has stage 3 kidney failure. I was just shocked. I shouldn't have been, but I was. And he's still not eating consistently and he's now throwing up bile daily. And so I scheduled him for this Saturday. It's the right thing to do.

 

[Rebel Rebel]

I have to say goodbye to one of my fur kids, Floofy, Saturday. It's time. But it is SO hard and it's really upsetting me.

He's in kidney failure and I feel like I've let him down. He started losing weight 2 years ago. Every time I take him to vet it was "his tests look fine, no idea. Have to tried..." and I tried those things. And then finally we put him on steroids for 7 months to help him eat. And then I took him in last weekend and he has stage 3 kidney failure. I was just shocked. I shouldn't have been, but I was. And he's still not eating consistently and he's now throwing up bile daily. And so I scheduled him for this Saturday. It's the right thing to do.

I'm sorry. My kid is a veterinarian, and I have a wonderful local one. Sometimes, sadly, it's the right choice. All vets wish they can save every fur kid. I love to believe that Floofy will meet friends.

 

[Ibrakeforpossums]

That's the worst, and I've had so many over the years. When Foster was failing, I got a traveling vet who specializes in home euthenasia. More money but totally worth it. She hugged me when I opened the door, she asked for his story. It was all as gentle as possible.
That said, he was my last pet. Six horses buried on my old farm, I have a liver full of grief. Can't do another.

 

[Gypsy]

I'm sorry. My kid is a veterinarian, and I have a wonderful local one. Sometimes, sadly, it's the right choice. All vets wish they can save every fur kid. I love to believe that Floofy will meet friends.

Thank you Rebel. I agree that most vets really love the animals they serve. That's why I said, I feel I failed him, not them.

I did tell him today to say hello to his siblings that have preceded him. And to tell them that they are in my every heartbeat, that I miss them everyday and that I will see them when my time is over, and it will be with joy in my soul.

That's the worst, and I've had so many over the years. When Foster was failing, I got a traveling vet who specializes in home euthenasia. More money but totally worth it. She hugged me when I opened the door, she asked for his story. It was all as gentle as possible.
That said, he was my last pet. Six horses buried on my old farm, I have a liver full of grief. Can't do another.

Thank you ibfp. I thought about that and debated it. I have three other cats at home. Two of whom are the most emotionally sensitive cats I've ever had. One of them is just wiggy and super quirky, I am never sure what he is okay with and what he'll freak out about. But I have had to take other kiddos for end of life, and he's reacted okay toward it. My other one is scared of everyone but M and I. But he's been making a lot of strides recently and he's started to peek out if we have quiet guests over.

Even with all that, even if Floofy was a kiddo that was terrified of the vet, or cars, etc. then I would have absolutely done that (assuming I could get one here). But he's not. And the vet is exactly a mile away. Since I was afraid how my other two would react, with a stranger coming in and taking Floofy away for ever. I decided to follow the same process I have in the past.

I am sorry for your many losses.

 

[Ibrakeforpossums]

Gypsy, no one will make better decisions for your cats than you.

 

[Lookinagain]

That's the worst, and I've had so many over the years. When Foster was failing, I got a traveling vet who specializes in home euthenasia. More money but totally worth it. She hugged me when I opened the door, she asked for his story. It was all as gentle as possible.
That said, he was my last pet. Six horses buried on my old farm, I have a liver full of grief. Can't do another.

I did the same, at home, with my last guy. It was so much better than at the regular vet. Not that it's ever easy.

 

[Lookinagain]

@Gypsy I'm so sorry. I know how hard this can be and you will miss him terribly. But you are doing what you know is best and that you can't make him feel better. I'll be thinking of you on Saturday. Please give yourself time to grieve. The other cats will miss him too, and they will need time as well.

 

[Matata]

@Gypsy, sending gentle hugs. I have an 18 yr old furkid who has kidney disease. I've been told for decades by vets that cats have glass kidneys and kidney disease is what usually takes their lives. Even with early diagnosis all that can be done is to change to a low protein diet. Diet change may slow the disease but it won't stop its progression. My cat was diagnosed early due to the diligence of my vet. Subtle changes in his bloodwork such as slight increases in creatinine over a 2 yr period coupled with his age led to the diagnosis. It's sometimes difficult to diagnosis renal disease in its early stages but I'm puzzled why your vet didn't see any indications of it in the tests that were performed as the disease progressed to its current point.

 

[Matata]

I am so darn mad my head is gonna explode. Postal service crap as usual.

I just got an email that they tried to deliver a package that needs a signature. It's my Tsav from Gene Flanigan. Email said delivery was attempted at 9:30 this morning which is a load of hot steaming bull poop. I was standing in my driveway from 9:30 to 10:30 talking to the electrician who was trying to find out why the GFI plug for the greenhouse would not reset. The mail truck did not come by during that hour. Notice was left in my mailbox and not on the door so they can't lie about that and tell me that no one was home.

Against my better judgment I tried to call the local PO. I doubt there will ever be a time when a human will ever again answer the phone. Then I look at the back of failed delivery notice and it says to go to the PO in the town north of me on Monday to pick up the package. Huh? Since I can't reach anyone by phone, I'll have to go to my local PO and hope that it's there and if not, travel to the next town and hope it's there. No way would I trust their little "reschedule delivery" option.

More efficient cost effective government my derriere.

 

[Matata]

To add to the above -- I understand the PO is short staffed. My electrician told me that the PO stopped delivering mail to his physical address 3 months ago and told him he needs to get a PO Box. He's still fighting with them about that. I have sympathy for the plight of the PO because they're not responsible for the poop show thrust on them by the government. I'm livid that the delivery person lied about attempting to deliver the package. Just be honest. If he didn't have time, say so. Either way they're going to get flack from unhappy customers. I filled out a complaint form and made it clear it was the lie about the delivery attempt that has me so angry.

 

[Rebel Rebel]

@Gypsy
Hope today was peaceful, thoughts with you.

 

[canuk-gal]

I am so darn mad my head is gonna explode. Postal service crap as usual.

I just got an email that they tried to deliver a package that needs a signature. It's my Tsav from Gene Flanigan. Email said delivery was attempted at 9:30 this morning which is a load of hot steaming bull poop. I was standing in my driveway from 9:30 to 10:30 talking to the electrician who was trying to find out why the GFI plug for the greenhouse would not reset. The mail truck did not come by during that hour. Notice was left in my mailbox and not on the door so they can't lie about that and tell me that no one was home.

Against my better judgment I tried to call the local PO. I doubt there will ever be a time when a human will ever again answer the phone. Then I look at the back of failed delivery notice and it says to go to the PO in the town north of me on Monday to pick up the package. Huh? Since I can't reach anyone by phone, I'll have to go to my local PO and hope that it's there and if not, travel to the next town and hope it's there. No way would I trust their little "reschedule delivery" option.

More efficient cost effective government my derriere.

Are you my Canadian neighbour? Standard fare here.

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

duvets
particularly the covers
getting the covers back on
why is it so hard ?
no way would i ever go without a top sheet because i couldn't stand the wrangling of the cover ever week
i need a cup of tea and a lie down

 

[Lookinagain]

duvets
particularly the covers
getting the covers back on
why is it so hard ?
no way would i ever go without a top sheet because i couldn't stand the wrangling of the cover ever week
i need a cup of tea and a lie down

Yeah, I gave up on duvets for just that reason. I use a bottom and top sheet and a quilt. Much easier. Each can be laundered and not need anything else.

 

[Gypsy]

@Gypsy
Hope today was peaceful, thoughts with you.

Thank you. It was perfectly awful. And I think next time maybe doing it at home will be a stronger option. ((HUGS)) to all. I have no spoons today.

 

[SparklieBug]

duvets
particularly the covers
getting the covers back on
why is it so hard ?
no way would i ever go without a top sheet because i couldn't stand the wrangling of the cover ever week
i need a cup of tea and a lie down

Here’s an easy way to make a Duvet cover change! Saw this some months ago.

 

[Rebel Rebel]

Thank you. It was perfectly awful. And I think next time maybe doing it at home will be a stronger option. ((HUGS)) to all. I have no spoons today.

I'm sorry. My kid does home things at times. Trust me, it's no more comforting. Tell your cherished Floofy to say hi to my Mischief. {Hug}

 

[Lookinagain]

I'm sorry. My kid does home things at times. Trust me, it's no more comforting. Tell your cherished Floofy to say hi to my Mischief. {Hug}

You know, I do think it is more comforting, especially for the pet. But having been through both, I'd opt for home over going to the vets office any day. The vet who came to my home was so sweet, she examined my pet to make sure she agreed it was time, she gave us time to say goodbye and she put him to sleep. She brought in a basket with a dog bed and blanket, put him in the basket and kept it in the passenger seat of her car when she took him away. It's never easy, but I really felt better doing it that way.

 

[lyra]

I'm so sorry Gypsy. We lost our youngest dog in April and didn't even get to be content at all with a decision. It was made for us in a traumatic way and it was just awful. I've overcompensated, and now we have a 7 month old puppy and another on the way in a month. Plus a 15.5 year old who terrifies me daily.

I never realized how cataracts affect your life. I got new glasses today. Still can't read or see that well. I see specialist surgeon in December.

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

Here’s an easy way to make a Duvet cover change! Saw this some months ago.

i will try that next week thank you
i'll be doing it on my own of course but i will try !
it was the old duvet i use for the underblanket i changed this week, it has the bottom sheet on top of it so i dont change that one all that often

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

Yeah, I gave up on duvets for just that reason. I use a bottom and top sheet and a quilt. Much easier. Each can be laundered and not need anything else.

i tell you Im tempted
we used to call those continental quilts, i have one on the quest bed
it has a duvet cover on it

 

[Rebel Rebel]

You know, I do think it is more comforting, especially for the pet. But having been through both, I'd opt for home over going to the vets office any day. The vet who came to my home was so sweet, she examined my pet to make sure she agreed it was time, she gave us time to say goodbye and she put him to sleep. She brought in a basket with a dog bed and blanket, put him in the basket and kept it in the passenger seat of her car when she took him away. It's never easy, but I really felt better doing it that way.

I totally understand. It's hard on the vet too. {hug}

 

[stracci2000]

Some people should not be allowed to have animals.
Let me preface by saying that I live in a very dog friendly town. You can take your dog into most any retail establishment with you and no one bats an eye.

Last week, it was 100 degrees in my town.
Oppressively hot with blazing sun.
I pulled into a space in a shopping plaza.
In the car facing mine, there was a dog jumping around in the car. A Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.
The front windows were down about 2 inches. I approached the car, and the poor little dog was jumpy and agitated, sticking his nose through the window gap.

I grabbed a large piece of paper and Sharpie marker from my car and wrote a very nasty note saying I will call the police if they don't return in 20 minutes!

I taped this paper to the driver's side window.
I rushed into one of the stores, and made a quick purchase.
When I came out, the car was backing out and my very large note was no longer taped to the window. I hope they were embarrassed and worried that the cops were on their way!

I bet that bonehead driver thinks twice before leaving their innocent dog in a hot car in the future!
People are watching!

 

[Calliecake]

Sending you hugs @Gypsy. I’m so sorry for your loss. As a mom to a 14 1/2 year old furbaby I’m dreading the day I’m faced with this. I can only imagine how hard today was for you.