Kosh's Shadow 10/24/2020 8:09:35 AM

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I guess everyone else slept late, too.

Occasional Reader 10/24/2020 8:22:38 AM

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Reply to Kosh's Shadow in 1:

I slept somewhat late, with vicodin dreams.

Alice in Dairyland 10/24/2020 8:37:46 AM

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Reply to Occasional Reader in 2:

Sorry to hear you were in that much pain you required Vicodin. Or was that a joke?  Hope it gets better soon.

lucius septimius 10/24/2020 8:51:31 AM

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Reply to Occasional Reader in 2:

I got up later than usual, made breakfast, put in a load of laundry.  No Vicodin, unfortunately.  But I did make mimosas.

My sinuses are telling me there is a change in the weather coming.

turn 10/24/2020 8:57:04 AM

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In #1 Kosh's Shadow said: I guess everyone else slept late, too.

I was up early, it’s impossible to sleep in with two black Labradors eager to start your day. We’ve already been for a long walk along the American and now I have two soaking wet labs who are just as happy as can be. 

turn 10/24/2020 9:02:20 AM

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In #2 Occasional Reader said: I slept somewhat late, with vicodin dreams.

By the way you described that fall you must be in pain! Good thing you’ve got the meds to help you cope with it and allow you to at least get some sleep, that’s important. Rest up and get better soon OR!

Alice in Dairyland 10/24/2020 9:09:28 AM

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Reply to turn in 5:

Too bad we don't all have the enthusiasm of a Labrador to start off each day. You are fortunate to have two in your life willing to share theirs with you. Dogs know what is truly important in life and what is not. 

Kosh's Shadow 10/24/2020 9:16:34 AM

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In #7 Alice in Dairyland said: Dogs know what is truly important in life and what is not. 

Squirrels, rabbits, and chipmunks! 

turn 10/24/2020 9:24:33 AM

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In #7 Alice in Dairyland said: Too bad we don't all have the enthusiasm of a Labrador to start off each day. You are fortunate to have two in your life willing to share theirs with you. Dogs know what is truly important in life and what is not. 

So true. My life would be nearly empty with out these two loyal companions, they are a big part of my life. The “puppy” Pappy (he’s about fifteen months) is sure a wild child! Jake, my older lab, is the calming influence between the two. My hope is that Pappy will eventually pick up his demeanor, however it’s been my experience with labs is that it’s not likely until until he turns two. They sure keep me active with the walks and all, and that is important for my health and well being. I’m a dog lover, always have been.

turn 10/24/2020 9:25:44 AM

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In #8 Kosh's Shadow said: Squirrels, rabbits, and chipmunks! 

... ball, stick, and food!

turn 10/24/2020 9:45:24 AM

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Jake (Jakebaby) on the left and Pappy (Hozo) on the right, fetching stick along the American.

Kosh's Shadow 10/24/2020 9:46:49 AM

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Reply to turn in 9:

We have 2 miniature poodles. One is 15 lbs, 6 years old, and the other is 24 lbs, and 3 years. She (the 3 year old) is still wild - very active. Wants to play (but doesn't fetch - only wants to play "chase me".)

Still hasn't slowed down at 3, and outside (we let them run free inside the invisible fence) keeps going after the other until he gets annoyed enough to play.

She's smart - this is shortly after we got her. We hadn't been latching the pet gate to the kitchen by pushing it down under the red clip, but she figured out how to open it:

turn 10/24/2020 10:04:26 AM

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In #12 Kosh's Shadow said: She's smart - this is shortly after we got her. We hadn't been latching the pet gate to the kitchen by pushing it down under the red clip, but she figured out how to open it:

That’s quite the dog trick! How cute is that? My labs can do something similar with the patio door. The door knob is a lever style and Jakebaby has figured out that if it isn’t locked he can pounce up and flick the lever with one paw just right to coincide with a big push from the other and the door flings wide open! I was talking about how the puppy learns from the older dog and I’m sad to say he’s got this maneuver down pat now. It’s forced me to keep the door locked while I’m inside.

Occasional Reader 10/24/2020 1:44:18 PM

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In #3 Alice in Dairyland said: Sorry to hear you were in that much pain you required Vicodin

Thanks, but actually, the Vicodin was partially preventative; the leg is definitely getting better, it would just hurt a bit in bed when I would unconsciously try to roll a little bit onto it. It’s definitely improving, though. My cousin’s husband drove me back from the shore today in my car; I was able to sit normally, more or less, in the passenger seat with the seat moved all the way back. That is definitely not something I could’ve done 24 hours previously.

Alice in Dairyland 10/24/2020 3:33:34 PM

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In #14 Occasional Reader said: That is definitely not something I could’ve done 24 hours previously.

Sounds like it's improving rapidly.  Hope you're out dancing in the streets by election night!  Hope we have a good reason to be out there dancing.