Phred is HOME!!!!! [Archive]

Cinder & Smoke

01-26-2006, 04:11 AM

Mornin! :p

4:30 AM ... Power Nappie ends ... wake & shove the Mutts out for an Outie ...
then let's all hop in the BigBed.

Kidney Doc?
Road Trip to his "new" Office on Tuesday ( kinda "posh"!)
He's always *smilin* - when "his numbers" in the blood test are going in the right direction.

So... more blood on next Monday and come back for a "visit" on Tuesday.

...Does he really need ME??

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Back to Now ...
Lil Blue Sleepie PIll down 'a hatch ... gather the Bed Mutts ...
let's try to SLEEP!

Nighters! ;)

jenluckenbach

01-26-2006, 05:02 AM

Good morning.....(oops, I mean good night) Have a nice sleep.

So, the cat lowered himself to sleeping with the hooman? That is a real honor. :D

Have a great day!

Sara luvs her Tinky

01-26-2006, 05:31 AM

WELCOME HOME PHRED!!!! :D

Glad you are home and can cuddle with the furry kids... :D

Sudilar

01-26-2006, 07:01 AM

Good morning!!! Hope you caught some zzzzzz's.

Pam

01-26-2006, 07:27 AM

Good thread Richard. It will be nice to see that old thread disappear off the radar. It's good to see you posting again Phred. I hope the furkids are allowing you a thin slice of the bed. Sometimes here I am wedged in so tightly I can't move, but I love it! Sleep tight.....ZZZZzzzzz

zippy-kat

01-26-2006, 08:02 AM

Hope you were able to catch a a few zzzz's and are feeling better than ever!

lbaker

01-26-2006, 08:05 AM

Good morning dear friend. When you (and the kids) wake up - get yourself some juice (not Klam of course :rolleyes: ) and maybe a slice or two of whole grain toast. Maybe a nice piece of fruit? A nice warm, relaxing shower and toasty socks ~ ahhhh, ready to start a brand new healthy day? Yeah buddy!! :cool:

Vela

01-26-2006, 09:14 AM

Glad to hear you are home and I hope things are improving. I am glad for the new thread as well, I always hoped it wasn't bad news on the other one. Keep getting better and get plenty of rest!

Anita Cholaine

01-26-2006, 09:17 AM

I'm soooo happy to know that you're home!!! :D It's great to see you again on PT.... Hope everything continues improving... ((((((hugs))))))

Pawsitive Thinking

01-26-2006, 09:31 AM

Welcome home :D

Randi

01-26-2006, 10:18 AM

Aww, having Boots purring you to sleep must work - unless certain 3 doggies try to steal all the space. I hope you're feeling refreshed now. Laurie's suggestion sounds like a good idea - and after that, a little stroll outside. ;)

I hope your blood numbers keep going in the right direction and your visit on tuesday will show all is well. Will keep all fingers and paws crossed.

Keep getting better, Phred!! :)

Corinna

01-26-2006, 10:38 AM

Glad your getting some rest and it's so much easier at home.

lbaker

01-26-2006, 11:00 AM

Hey Phred, did you get your latest issue of BARK magazine? Mine just came in the mail. That will give you some good reading while you relax this afternoon :) Featured: "Is a Dog a Dog's Best Friend?" and "Call of the Wild, Winter Wonderland".

Barbara

01-26-2006, 11:19 AM

A nice wram relaxing shower and toasty socks? Add a bear to that and it would be a purrfect sleeping medicine for me- definitely not a start for a day :D

Cinder & Smoke

01-26-2006, 12:50 PM

**Yawnnnnn...***

>wow<

Almost 6 hours of shut-eye on the BigBed ...
I might have to re-learn how to set the Alarm if this keeps up! :p

Now, iffin the SunBall would just stay out for more than 2 minutes at a time;
I think we're ready to go take a Hike at the BigLake Park.

Weather Guy made a wild promise of mid-40's for tomorrow - hikin weather for sure!

/s/ :) Phred

Alysser

01-26-2006, 01:46 PM

Welcome Home Phred!!!!!!!!!!! :d

RICHARD

01-26-2006, 02:18 PM

Phred,

GO easy..just a few laps around the old neighborhood and maybe we can schedule an Everest climb in the fall? :D

And try not to get into any strip poker with that Sandman :eek:
Bad enough you have sheep to pick up after....

Logan

01-26-2006, 02:20 PM

Woo Hoo! You're talking about walking in the park and that is very positive, Phred!!!!

We continue to keep you in our prayers, my friend. Be well and take it easy.

Logan

momoffuzzyfaces

01-26-2006, 05:01 PM

So glad you got in a little nap!!!!

A stroll in the park in the fresh air should help make you sleepy again! :D

I'm glad you are home with the kids! :D

kb2yjx

01-26-2006, 06:52 PM

You slept for 6 hours!!! YEA!!! Getting outside for a bit in the fresh air was a nice change of pace!! Hope you get another good night's sleep tonight!!!
Nighty, nighty Phred!!!

Sudilar

01-26-2006, 07:16 PM

Have a good night!!

Karen

01-26-2006, 08:24 PM

Wheee! 6 hours all in a row! We knew you'd get the hang of snoozin' again! :) No guarantees about the ol' sunball, but hey, we can hope, right? :)

Cincy'sMom

01-26-2006, 09:18 PM

6 straight hours? I'm jealous!! With Ralph's new job his alarm goesoff at 4:45 am, and I like to stay up til 11 or 12, so 6 straight would be a treat!

Cinder & Smoke

01-26-2006, 10:56 PM

The SunBall finked out today ... gone ... never was seen again! :(

"Promise" of 44^ for tomorrow (Friday) ...
we'll bundle up and do a Hike innna Park for sure!

We're ALL goin Howze-Karzie! :eek:

slick

01-26-2006, 11:07 PM

Glad you got 6 hours of sheep. It's been a long time since I slept that long. Anyway, so happy to hear from you, Phred. The big sunball hasn't shown his face for a long time up here in Vancouver, BC, "Kanada". Wrap up warm tomorrow and enjoy the fresh air, my friend.

delidog

01-27-2006, 05:04 AM

Yeah!!!
Welcome Home Phred!!!!!
I Know that all the furkids are happy to have you back!!!
Rest Up & Do what the dr. says Please!!!
So Glad to see you back!!

momoffuzzyfaces

01-28-2006, 12:25 PM

So great to see Phred on line again!!! :D

Plus a 6 hour nap!!! WOW! Great news indeed! :D

gini

01-28-2006, 01:09 PM

Hi Phred, hope you had a good nights rest!

kb2yjx

01-28-2006, 02:03 PM

Hi Phred! Hope you are having a good day!!

Cincy'sMom

01-28-2006, 02:18 PM

Hi Phred! Just checking in to see how youare feeling.

lizbud

01-28-2006, 04:49 PM

Just checking in to see how everything is going for you. Hope you
are feeling better every day. :)

petslover

01-28-2006, 05:07 PM

Hey Phred. I am so glad to see that you are home. Just listen to the doctors and do they say and you will do great!

Sudilar

01-28-2006, 05:57 PM

Hi, Phred!! Get a good night's sleep tonight!!!

cyber-sibes

01-28-2006, 06:12 PM

Hey Phred, did you make it outside for a bit today? Sure was nice! Not like January, but nice! :rolleyes: Me & the pups took a spin around the dogpark and I rested my keester on your bench while they made sure every blade of grass was in it's place. ;) We're hoping to see you soon-

Tubby & Peanut's Mom

01-28-2006, 07:18 PM

Rained here most of the day. Hope it was nicer by you so you could get that hike in...

kb2yjx

01-29-2006, 10:23 AM

Hey Pred!! You were remembered in prayers at the Monastery today!! Sleep well!

tatsxxx11

01-29-2006, 12:19 PM

Thinking of you dear friend and the fur crew too! Hope Mr. Sandman libearlly sprinkled some sleep dust in those baby blues, last night! Keeping you in my prayers nightly and thinking of you all with love in my heart, each and every day! Hope you and the pups are able to enjoy some outdoor time together soon, a short stroll perhaps, but don't over do!:) Check in when you can, friend!

We love ya~
Sandra and the Fur

Kfamr

01-29-2006, 12:29 PM

I think we're ready to go take a Hike at the BigLake Park.

Weather Guy made a wild promise of mid-40's for tomorrow - hikin weather for sure!

/s/ :) Phred

You know us....
Hopefully you still remember how to use that camera! :p

Cinder & Smoke

01-29-2006, 12:52 PM

;)

The Big Bed / Sleepin thing has been going along pretty A-OK since we got home ...

A new "nerve pill" the Hospital uses before procedures and a light sleeping pill seem to work together for 4-6 hours of restful sleep.

Next new *project* is to build up some strength and energy ...
I'd like to be able to walk more then 50 feet without needing Oxygen and an Ambulance! :(

We're going to head out for a Hike -plenty warm enough (50^) - but the steady drizzle
is a bit of a turn-off! :p

Wish us luck. ;)

Karen

01-29-2006, 12:56 PM

Good luck and stay dry!

zippy-kat

01-29-2006, 02:24 PM

50s?! :eek: That's considered warm?!

;) Happy hiking!

tatsxxx11

01-29-2006, 03:05 PM

Sounds good Phred!!! Hope you and the kids are enjoying a nice walk but sorry about the rain! Give yourself some time to build up your strength and stamina and before long, you'll be motoring right along!:) We love ya! Give the kids a kiss and hug for me and you guys have a good night, sleep tight and don't let the bed bugs bite!:D

Sandra:)

Are you kidding, Zip? Up this way, that's a winter heat wave!:D

gemini9961

01-29-2006, 03:56 PM

Glad to hear you are home and doing better Phred. Things sure have not been the same without you around. Take it easy, you hear. :)

Laura's Babies

01-29-2006, 04:05 PM

Checking in on you again Phred. Try not to over do and excert yourself. Ya have to start small and work up into the big stuff!

Cincy'sMom

01-29-2006, 04:38 PM

50s?! :eek: That's considered warm?!

;) Happy hiking!
In Janurary, in Ohio? That's practically swimming weather!! Janurary is usualy 20-30 degress cooler!

Karen

01-29-2006, 05:13 PM

50s?! :eek: That's considered warm?!

;) Happy hiking!

That considered practically tropical for January! We've had that weather here, too, which is just plain weird! January is usually well below freezing for most of the month, but this year we've had as much or more "January thaw" (usually last a couple days at the most) than "normal" January!

Mind you, I'm one of the few people (besides ski resort owners) who is disgruntled with the warm weather!

Hope ya had a nice walk, and are slowly building up strength. Maybe that's why it is rainy, Phred - to keep you from wanting to stay out longer than you should??

Sudilar

01-29-2006, 05:18 PM

Hope you had a nice little walk!!
Have a good night!!

Cinder & Smoke

01-29-2006, 09:19 PM

50s?! :eek: That's considered warm?!

;) Happy hiking!

On January 29, "50's" is considered a HeatWave in Ohio!

And we did manage to dodge the rainey drops ... nary a drop hit hoomin or FurKid ...
but da Bus got a lil damp between hikes.

Pulled out the Maps when we got back home ...
lil sad :( we didn't do better on the Hike - sure FELT like we went farther!

Went all of 0.8 miles (8 tenths of a mile) in the camping area;
then added another quarter mile over at the Dam ...
Grand Total of a Mile.
>How Impressive<! :rolleyes:

We really need to get hustlin!

/s/ Tired Phred

Karen

01-29-2006, 09:39 PM

Hey, anything is better than nothin' - don't feel badly, just resolve to do more next time!

zippy-kat

01-29-2006, 10:59 PM

Count the memories not the miles! Glad you had a fun, safe time.

*whispers* 50s?! That still doesn't sound like hikin' weather to me. ;)

(I love the cold, don't get me wrong. But I love it most when I'm indoors snuggled up with a certain grey/white cat. We both freeze easy.)

captain

01-29-2006, 11:06 PM

Phred!!!
A whole MILE!!!!

Wow - considering what you have just been through, I'd say that was pretty DARN good!

:D
Welcome home

K9karen

01-30-2006, 12:37 AM

All in good time, my friend, all in good time. I think you did great for your first big outtie. Build your strength gradually. Glad you're getting some shut eye. Prayers always comin' at ya!

caseysmom

01-30-2006, 12:51 AM

Hey that is a great accomplishment! Keep up the good work

joycenalex

01-30-2006, 04:50 AM

"50's" is considered a HeatWave in Ohio!...boy is that so! :rolleyes:

Went all of 0.8 miles (8 tenths of a mile) in the camping area;
then added another quarter mile over at the Dam ...
Grand Total of a Mile.
>How Impressive<! :rolleyes:

We really need to get hustlin!

PHRED!...ahem, getting out soapbox... you load up 3 rambunctious dogs, drive to and from the dam, go on (maybe the first uncardiac rehab walk HM?) with the same 3 dogs and then you go home to beat your self up? and on limited sleep? that amount of work is alot, so be kinder to yourself...getting off soapbox, dusting it off and putting it in corner....thank you for listening....bows,

Sudilar

01-30-2006, 06:36 AM

To me, one mile sounds great!! On some days, I was lucky to get around 4 blocks only!! :rolleyes:
Hope you had a good night!!

Randi

01-30-2006, 08:12 AM

Phred, that's not bad at all!! Now, think kilometers - you've been walking all of 1.6 kilometers +!! ;) :) You'll be sleeping like a baby. :D

Temp. in the fifties = heatwave! Well I wouldn't exactly put it that way, but it's certainly better than here, we have just above freezing! :eek:

So glad you're feeling better and able to go out. I'm sure Cinder, Smoke and Bowser enjoys it as much a you do. :)

Keep getting better!

Killearn Kitties

01-30-2006, 08:50 AM

Just over a mile sounds quite impressive to me! Hope the fresh air and exercise helped you to sleep last night. :)

Cinder & Smoke

01-30-2006, 10:52 AM

Well, when you *used* to be able to hike the Mutts for between 3 to 5 miles; and still have some reserve left ...

"only" getting less than a mile before needing a "rest stop" is not such a successful hike. :(

But the SunBall is back out - so we'll head back to the BigLake and try to add
another block of campsites to yesterday's route.

;)
/s/ Phred

Ginger's Mom

01-30-2006, 11:03 AM

A mile is definitely a long hike for what you have been through. Were you given any guidelines as to how far you should walk until you get your body built back up again? Walking is definitely good for you, and I encourage you to do it (should help the sleep problem too), but just don't try to over do it. We love you, Phred. Scratches to the the three Mutts from me.

Tubby & Peanut's Mom

01-30-2006, 11:15 AM

Well, when you *used* to be able to hike the Mutts for between 3 to 5 miles; and still have some reserve left ...

"only" getting less than a mile before needing a "rest stop" is not such a successful hike. :(

Now you just stop it, Phred! <stomps foot> The main word here is *used* to be able to. That was before a heart attack, heart failure, a kidney operation, a heart procedure and two(?) weeks in the hobspital! You can't expect to do the same things you *used* to be able to do just yet, you need to build your strenth up! A mile today, maybe 1.25 miles tomorrow, maybe 1.5 miles next week and 2 miles the week after that. Keep going at that pace and by summer you'll be back up to the 3-5 miles you *used* to do! The good news is, even though it's less than you used to do, it's still great exercise for your heart. Keep up the hikes and the old ticker will soon be just fine, if not better than before.

Another little story. I know, I know, I always have to throw a story in. :rolleyes: My mom has walked 5 miles every morning for years and years and years now. When she had her heart attack, she had actually started out on her morning walk, but had to turn back because she didn't feel good. The point is, once the doc found out she had walked so religiously, he said that is probably the only reason she survived the heart attack. The daily walks made her heart strong enough to survive, and as soon as she could, she was back at it, starting out slow. The very first thing she has to do on the walk is go up a hill. So one day she made it down the driveway and back up the driveway. Then she made it down the driveway and the 1/8th of a mile to the bottom of the hill, then back the 1/8th of a mile and back up the driveway. Then she made it down the driveway and 1/2 way up the hill and back. Then she made it down the driveway and up to the top of the hill and back.

The point is, she took small baby steps and before she knew it she was back to 5 miles a day. I'm sure it seemed like forever for her, but to those of us on the observing side, she did it amazingly quickly after such major surgery. So the fact that you live in Ohio and have to wait for the weather to cooperate, doing a little over a mile so soon after being home is something to be celebrated!

Gosh.....why are my posts aways so blabby and eternally long? :rolleyes: ;)

Glad to hear you're sleeping a little better. Just keep up the good work and I know you'll be better than new in no time! :)

Logan

01-30-2006, 11:31 AM

Your posts are wonderful, Debbie.

Phred, just take it slowly. You'll be back up to your regular hiking time in no time, I'm sure! I know the dogs loved the time that they got and it had to be good for you to get out with them and enjoy the day, even if you did have to dodge raindrops!!!!!! :)

Hang in there, my friend, and know that better days are coming. Just take it one day at a time!!!

Logan

tatsxxx11

01-30-2006, 12:18 PM

Don't minimize your huge accomplishment, Phred! Geeesh, most "healthy," adults in their 30's and 40's I know would be hard pressed to walk a mile w/o getting winded; most won't/don't walk at all! I think you did great!!! I just came back from a 2 mile walk with Star, up and down some big hills and she's on her bed sleeping and I'm poooped too!:D You did GREAT! Remember Confucious! A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step! Debbie's mom has the right idea! Don't get discouraged friend:)

{{{HUGS}}}
Sandra

momoffuzzyfaces

01-30-2006, 12:28 PM

Sounds pretty good to ME!!!
I can hardly go a block without needing to sit down!!!
Hang in there! Prayers still flying from me daily!!! :D

pitc9

01-30-2006, 01:41 PM

I'm so glad to hear you had a great walk, I can't get over the great weather we've had here in Ohio! Sure has been great for a walk!
Glad to know you're feeling better!

KYS

01-30-2006, 01:45 PM

Hey! I can't even walk around the block with-out getting
winded. lol
You are doing great, Keep it up.

RICHARD

01-30-2006, 02:15 PM

I retract my statement about climbing Everest during the September climbing season. :)

Slow but steady!

cyber-sibes

01-30-2006, 03:29 PM

Sounds like a pretty good walk to me! And it's good to get out and enjoy the balmy weather! I'll be the furkids loved every step of it too. Gets lots of rest!

Cinder & Smoke

01-30-2006, 10:16 PM

http://petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/biggrin.gif

*Thank You* to the 31

Families who helped *stuff* the box! http://petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/wink.gif

I'm at a serious Loss for Words; as well as having great difficulty Typing through Tears ...

Keegan, Kylie, and Kloe - the Comforter is just GREAT - the Puter Room Thermostat has been reduced
(the FurKids have gathered a lil closer - the Three-Dawg Pile is a lil tighter) -
but I'm Snug as a Bug inna Rug wrapped in your Comforter!! http://petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/smile.gif

The Card ~ "Feelin Poopy?" - is probably how a few Nurses thought I looked! http://petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/tongue.gif

The Gourmet Roast Beef Bisquits - are a *HIT*!
There was NO doubt when I brought the UPS Box upstairs - the Mutts wanted IN IT in
the worst way! Even Bowser wanted to help open it!

Now ... about the "Enclosure" included with the Card ...

THANK YOU ~ THANK YOU From the Top & Bottom of my sicklie Heart ...

but that's WAY too much for me to accept!

I KNOW you all mean well; but I know there are Other Pet Talkers and their Families who
are needier than I - but their Tail just hasn't been told to the extent mine has.

I've had the blessing of more Prayers than any one soul should be entitled to; cards; e-mails; phone calls; even VISITS ...
I think that's enough for one guy.

But I DO have a suggestion for using the "Enclosure" ... and it's something that has bothered
me for quite a while - and came to a head on Heart Attack Day - November 12 ...

WHAT Happens to my FurKids *if* something happens to ME?

I've sort of taken care on MY FurKids since the big Heart Attack Scare - Unka Pat is named "Payable on Death" for my checking & savings accounts.
He'll have enough money to properly care for and/or rehome Cinder, Smokey, Boots, and Bowser if I die.
But I still need a "fix" for if I become "disabled" and can't care for them myself, but don't "die" so Pat can get the money.

So my *Suggestion* is to set up a Fund, with Trustees or some governing body to take
charge of our "funds" and distribute them if and when needed by a Pet Talker or a PT FurKid.

Let's put our Thinkin Hats on and develop a plan and a Program to help deal with
the sudden loss of a PT Parent - and the resultant emergency that would effect the PT FurKid.

I'll be very honored to have my *gift* used to provide the initial funding. http://petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/wink.gif

THANKS, Friends!!

/s/ Phred

gini

01-30-2006, 10:38 PM

Phred, I have already p/m'd you my thoughts.

Cincy'sMom

01-30-2006, 10:42 PM

Gini, I can quite figure how to put my thoughts into words yet, so I hope yours were along the same lines as mine!!!

Glad the hiking was a success! I'mnot sure I could do a full mile with my three without be tired out!! Sure, I run up and down the field (in 3-5 minute intervals) playing soccer, but most days, I think walking the dogs is more of a work out!! Take it slow, you are doing great!!

shais_mom

01-30-2006, 11:28 PM

Phred, I have already p/m'd you my thoughts.
I Know what Gini said and I and along with several others I am sure are in agreement with her.
Glad you liked the blankie - and am reallllyyy glad you didn't call and yell at me! ;)

jenluckenbach

01-31-2006, 05:20 AM

Now Phred, we all KNEW you would not want to accept this gift, but we did it anyway!! I *personally* think that you should just sit back and accept that gift with humility. It is of course now yours to do with as you please, but if I remember correctly the "fund" idea has already been discussed and rejected as too difficult to manage. (too many problems with WHO would get HOW MUCH and under WHAT circumstances.....etc.)

Am I correct in my info that you have no medical insurance?? If this is true, I am in that boat and it is HORRIBLE!!!!!! :( :( If what happened to you would happen to me, I will need to be allowed to die for lack of funds. :( So feel grateful that people are willing to help you.

the above opinions are mine and mine alone and do not necessarily reflect that of the remainder of the group. ;)

Now go and count your blessings. :)

Tubby & Peanut's Mom

01-31-2006, 05:16 PM

Now Phred, we all KNEW you would not want to accept this gift, but we did it anyway!!
I don't know what Gini wrote, but if it's anything on the lines of what Jen wrote, I couldn't agree more! Phred, we know you are always thinking of others and we love you for it, but please just accept this. You are always the first in line when one of us needs help and we wanted to do something to help YOU in your time of need. It is yours to do with as you please and I know you'll put it to good use no matter what you do with it, but we wanted it for YOU! Now <hands on hips> stop with all this and go for another hike so you keep building up your strength! I think you're going to need it to win this argument. ;) :D

zippy-kat

02-01-2006, 10:45 AM

Ditto, ditto, ditto!

You've been the first to leap into action and help others; sit back and allow us to help YOU! And that's an order! *thumpz* ;)

shais_mom

02-01-2006, 10:58 AM

Ditto, ditto, ditto!

You've been the first to leap into action and help others; sit back and allow us to help YOU! And that's an order! *thumpz* ;)
You've just been THUMPZ'ED I think you better listen! I know I would!
A little bunny angel might visit you while you are sleeping and THUMPZ you right on the headbone!

Corinna

02-01-2006, 11:20 AM

OhOh Phred being thumpz by Zippy you had better listen buddy she may just come and do it in Person. I know it's hard to accept help when your like you are . But you can't be the Do quixte all the time even warriors get breaks and help to rest up. You spent time recuping and loving the crew there and let your freinds care for you. You never know what battle God will send you next. You may need all the strength your getting now.
Hugs and prayers from the crew here to you.

slick

02-01-2006, 01:09 PM

Hi Phred:
This is Gawd talking.....
You know that I listen to every prayer, not only from you but from all of my children. You also know that I love everyone and you, my son have done great deeds in your time and I have noted every one of them. The love that you have shown others is coming back to you tenfold. Can you not see that they love you too? Can you not see that they want to help you as you have helped them? Accept your gift my son and use it for yourself. Do not worry about other Pet Talkers. In their time of need, I will be there for them as I have in the past.

Before I go, there is a very special lady sitting beside me and she wants you to know that she agrees with everything I've said, so what more can I say???

kb2yjx

02-01-2006, 02:01 PM

Phred, I think that you better listen to GAWD!!!

momoffuzzyfaces

02-01-2006, 04:29 PM

shais_mom

02-01-2006, 11:32 PM

Oh Slick! That was beautiful!
What a wonderful message from Gawd!

K9karen

02-02-2006, 12:47 AM

All I want to add is DITTO! Logan's standing here thumping her tail at your headbone!

anna_66

02-02-2006, 12:01 PM

You've just been THUMPZ'ED I think you better listen! I know I would!
A little bunny angel might visit you while you are sleeping and THUMPZ you right on the headbone!
And I don't think you'd like that now would you;):p

Cinder & Smoke

02-02-2006, 07:37 PM

It feels a bit like I'm being *picked on* here! http://petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/eek.gif

-----------------------------------------------------

Yesterday we did a 1.13 mile Hike in the park - without any rest stops! http://petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/smile.gif

Today we did a ZERO mile hike kuz it started raining as
soon as we all jumped in da Bus! http://petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/frown.gif

Tomorrow is up in the air --- temp and rain are "iffy" ... so I guess we need
to be ready to roll if / when it looks nice for more than a minute or two.

Tubby & Peanut's Mom

02-02-2006, 08:28 PM

Way to go, Phred! 1.13 is a great hike! Sorry 'bout the rain today but I think you're right - you gotta be ready to go at the drop of a hat. It's supposed to be getting cold again around here and I'm sure it's headed your way, so you gotta try to get in as much as you can before it gets too cold.

Not picking on you, just trying to get you to see the light. ;) Keep up the good work! :D

slick

02-03-2006, 10:43 AM

It feels a bit like I'm being *picked on* here!
Phred, this comment has bothered me all night and I just have to put my 2 cents worth in here.

Speaking strictly for myself, I'm sorry if what I posted is making you feel this way. It certainly wasn't my intention. You have done so much for other people and that little care package is our humble way of trying to give back. We can't be there to help you in other ways so really this our only option. Think of it as us sending you little parts of ourselves. Let's see, you've got a little piece of my hair, part of Staci's nose, part of Zippy's ear...... :eek: :D well, you know what I mean. Please accept the gift along with all the love that comes with it.

Now, about the hike....1.13 miles is great....don't think I could make it that far. It will take some time for you to get back to where you were. Have patience my dear boy. We are with you every "step" of the way. :)

gini

02-03-2006, 10:56 AM

Well, Phred, WE ARE like a bunch of 'ol hens clucking around you..........so pick, pick, pick..............yup, you are right.

But along with pick, pick, comes hugs, hugs, hugs!

lbaker

02-03-2006, 11:21 AM

So don't forget to brush your teeth, eat your vegetables and stand up straight ;) :D

Tubby & Peanut's Mom

02-03-2006, 11:23 AM

So don't forget to brush your teeth, eat your vegetables and stand up straight ;) :D
And make sure you have clean underwear on before you leave the house! :D

slick

02-03-2006, 12:40 PM

And make sure you have clean underwear on before you leave the house! :D
...and Mom always used to say "Make sure you go before you leave! :D

Cinder & Smoke

02-03-2006, 02:03 PM

That little care package is our humble way of trying to give back.
We can't be there to help you in other ways so really this our only option.
Think of it as us sending you little parts of ourselves.

Please accept the gift along with all the love that comes with it.

I have read somewhere that it is as important to accept help as to give it.
It gives others the same kind of feeling you get when you help others.

We are all in this life together and doing the best we can
but need to rely on friends and family to get through.

It helps the givers in ways you have to know about.

I think, maybe, I'm starting to understand the Meaning of The Gift ...
and to appreciate the Love that travels with it.

"Thank You, Friends" isn't nearly enough ... but I'm not sure what else to offer.

And from the FurKids ~ Cinder, Smokey, Boots, and Bowser ~
a "Thank You, Pet Talkers" is offered ...
as The Gift will become their Medical Safety Blanket.

I've developed LES ...
time to go take a Hike.

{{{Hugs}}} from Phred

Barbara

02-03-2006, 02:22 PM

I'm not sure that we can give back to you the love that you have given tenfold! But I'd be happy if we could return it by half :)

cyber-sibes

02-03-2006, 08:09 PM

I think, maybe, I'm starting to understand the Meaning of The Gift ...
and to appreciate the Love that travels with it.

"Thank You, Friends" isn't nearly enough ... but I'm not sure what else to offer.
Lesson from my Mom on being gracious... "Just smile and say Thanks!" ;)
Sooooooooo glad to hear how well you're doing, Phred! Temp's supposed to drop a bit, so be sure to wear a hat & scarf & gloves and don't forget the boots! :D

slick

02-03-2006, 08:28 PM

You know Phred, this whole thing has been quite a learning experience for me too. Here I am preaching volumes about graciously accepting gifts from others......I should listen to my own advice!!! I've had problems with the "receiving" thing my whole life so I know exactly where you are coming from. :rolleyes:

Anyway I'm glad that you finally understand where we are coming from. :)

To the organizers of this little venture....I thank you for including me. It does my heart good.

Cinder & Smoke

02-03-2006, 11:37 PM

We all had a nice Hike at the BigLake Park this afternoon ...

1.44 miles on the GPS for Bowz and me ... Cinder & Smokey put on on
at least an extra mile of running around ...
we ALL took a nap when we got back home!

Weekend looks a lil ruff for hikin ... promise of rain Staurday morning changing to
http://petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/eek.gif SNOW with 6" expected by Sunday morning ...
Sunday Afternoon is a mystery for now.

Durn GroundHog didn't waste any time with the 6 more weeks of winter! http://petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/tongue.gif

Maya & Inka's mommy

02-04-2006, 06:10 AM

And make sure you have clean underwear on before you leave the house! :D

ROFL !! That remark made me laugh so hard: it is exactly what my own mom said to us when we were kids :D

tatsxxx11

02-04-2006, 11:57 AM

ROFL !! That remark made me laugh so hard: it is exactly what my own mom said to us when we were kids

LOL! So, it's universal!:D What were our mother's thinking? Wonder if moms of the new generation are keeping this time honored tradition alive!:D

Phred, woo hoo! Now that's a walk!:) Good job! Now put your feet up and enjoy the kids and a comfy cozy Saturday!

Corinna

02-04-2006, 01:39 PM

As one famous comdiains said you say it then you do it in an accident.

anna_66

02-05-2006, 09:02 AM

Durn GroundHog didn't waste any time with the 6 more weeks of winter! http://petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/tongue.gif
You got that right! Sounds like your supposed to get much more snow than us though (hehe you can have it;)).
Sounds like you and the dogs had a great hike. Glad you feel good enough to get out like that, means you must be getting better:D
Lots of {{{HUGS}}}
Anna

RICHARD

02-06-2006, 12:58 PM

ATTENTION PTers

Phred has a GPS in his possession.

That is a gadget that lets you know where you are and how far you move on the planet.

This may be a good thing or a bad thing.

"Geez, I went 1.83 miles today.....I think I can do 75 tomorrow...." :eek:

Phred.

Leave the GPS at home and smell the flowers, look at the leaves and enjoy your walks. ;)

joycenalex

02-06-2006, 03:09 PM

gotta back up richard here....phred, it's cold and sunny down here in columbus right now, relax a bit and enjoy the sunshine.

ATTENTION PTers

Phred has a GPS in his possession.

That is a gadget that lets you know where you are and how far you move on the planet.

This may be a good thing or a bad thing.

"Geez, I went 1.83 miles today.....I think I can do 75 tomorrow...." :eek:

Phred.

Leave the GPS at home and smell the flowers, look at the leaves and enjoy your walks. ;)

Freckles

02-06-2006, 04:41 PM

Maybe the Docs want to know how much he walks each day/week. :D

Rachel

02-10-2006, 04:03 PM

I'm one who also *needs to know* how far I've gone and use that as an incentive to do try to do a little bit more. Since my walking is done on a treadmill, that is built in to my routine. On other machines I gauge it by minutes spent. I find it very motivating and encouraging to be able to say I did one minute more than yesterday.

Some hospitals offer supervised exercise programs for people who are *post event* It might be something you'd want to explore.

Please check in, Phred. We need an uppydate.

shais_mom

02-10-2006, 04:45 PM

I'm not sure if Phred will be able to update for a day or 2 b/c he is going to the Great American Mutt Show in Toledo with Amy - Cincy's mom. He was leaving today to spend the nite at a hotel near the Seagate Center.
Hopefully he can get a good nites rest for a big day tomorrow.

:)
http://PetoftheDay.com/talk/showthread.php?t=93459&goto=newpost

slick

02-12-2006, 09:42 PM

Phred: I'm thinking about you. How do you feel after your little trip??

Rachel

02-13-2006, 09:02 AM

Neato! Good for you to get out of the house and have a bit of fun. But of course that means you have to tell us all about it.

Cinder & Smoke

02-13-2006, 02:29 PM

Yuppers, we were "On the Road Again ..." on Friday ...
off to Meet the Gang in Toledo for the Great American Mutt Show.

Made sure we could find the SeaGate Centre;
then went looking for our Red Roof Inn - which was right where it was supposed to be.

We signed in and moved in - then discovered that "somebody" had forgotten to
pack the Dawg Krunch anna required bowls! :mad:
We found a big Kroger's an Dad went shoppin ... he said the Purina looked especially nice this evening.

WE gotz cold Purina ... HE went to Wendy's Kitchen an got COOKED stuff! :(
WE shudda grabbed da keys to da Bus!

We all ate dinner, then took a stroll for poddy call;
then hopped onna BigBed fur sum TV Time. NO Animal Planet!! - What a RIP!

Up Saturday morning an get Dad dressed for our poddy call ...
back inside fur breakfast (Dad furgotz to get sum donuntz!) :p Red Roof onlee served kawfee - no "Danish"!

Off to da Mutt Show ...
pick up the Show Tails here >>>

http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthread.php?t=93459&page=1&pp=10

Cinder & Smoke

02-15-2006, 11:43 PM

We all gotz Home OK on Saturday night ...
lil *nippie* on Sunday so we dint do too much Hikin.

Monday was a lil not-so-nice - so we din't do much again.

Tuesday got a bit warmer - good day fur a Hike ...
Off to the BigLake Park ~

Put in a lil over an hour - an clicked off 1.73 miles onna GPS meter! http://petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/biggrin.gif
Truth be told; EBBERbuddie wuz walkin a lil bit *s*l*o*w* when we got back to da Bus!
Bowz wuz trotting along wiffa long rope rite beside Dad;
We Two kept pretty close fur da last half mile ...
we ALL jumped inna back seat an folded up inna pile!

Tuday wuz even *NICER* - back to the BigLake Park!
Ebberbuddie seemed to be doin better tuday -
Bowz wasn't *limpin* onna weak leg ...
Dad wasn't *whimperin* or *limpin* ...
an Us Two managed ta stay in sight (mosta) da tyme.

Started gettin a lil dark, so Dad pulled out da GPS box to see how we was doin ...
WOW! ~ Almost 2 miles an we weren't back atta Bus yet!

We made it back wiffout having ta call da Rescue Squad ...
but it wuz good to see da Bus waitin fur us!
GPS meter sed 1.95 miles - a new record inna recovery process!!

We're hopin for "warm & not rainy" for tomorrow!

Karen

02-15-2006, 11:47 PM

Sounds good, thanks for the update! :)

Sudilar

02-16-2006, 07:20 AM

WOW!!!! Glad you and the crew are getting out and about. Hope the weather's nice for another hike today. Keep on keepin' on......
Hugs.

Daisy and Delilah

02-16-2006, 07:39 AM

I have to tell you Phred that I really admire your stamina and perseverance. You and the furkids are really getting some great exercise in. You're not giving up either. That's a great inspiration to me. I'm thrilled to hear that you're doing so much better. Keep up the good work and keep those great reports coming in! :D

Randi

02-16-2006, 08:02 AM

Phred, it's good to hear you're out walking so much! :) You'll soon step over the two mile line! :D Don't tell me you're training for the Canadian Olympics. :eek To tell you the truth, you're walking longer distances than me these day. :o Oh well, my excuse is the weather. ;)

Keep it up, and keep getting better!!

gini

02-16-2006, 08:33 AM

Thanks for checking in Phred - this sure is good news. I hope the weather holds for you.

Rachel

02-17-2006, 11:18 AM

Good to hear that you are doing so well on the exercise program. Keep it up. Now let's hear about the healthy eating changes. ;)

Randi

02-17-2006, 11:27 AM

Now let's hear about the healthy eating changes. ;)
YES!! That is also important you know! ;) If you're not quite up to figuring out what to make, how about listing all the ingredients you like - AND are allowed to eat, and we'll all post some easy recipees for you! :)

gini

02-17-2006, 11:28 AM

Phred, these posts make me laugh for you.

You have enough nurses to run several hospitals.

Let's see - for the 6 am - 12 noon shift we have 14 signed up.

Same for the noon to 6 pm shift.

We only have ten for the 6 pm to midnight shift - so we need four more!!!

Please sign up here___________________________________________

You are well loved!

slick

02-17-2006, 12:03 PM

Please sign up here_____Slick______

I'll go for the red-eye shift. I'm up pretty late these days anyway. So good to hear from you Phred and I'm sorry that I have not checked in sooner. W-O-R-K keeps getting in the way. Whether or not I could walk that distance is really up for questioning. :o Good for you Phred. Keep it up and eat healthy.

Cinder & Smoke

02-17-2006, 12:23 PM

You have enough nurses to run several hospitals.

"... we'll all post some easy recipees for you! http://petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/smile.gif "

I can never understand all the Phuss & Bother of a "recipee" just to eat!

1) Select "food" from fridge, freezer, or pantry

2) Rip, cut, tear, or snip to remove packaging - being sure to >NOTE<
. . cooking instructions printed on label!

3) Arrange "food" in desired mixing / cooking order & get an idea of how big a pot is needed.

4) Rummage around to find (or wash) suitable pot / pan / microwave-safe container(s).

5) Dump in food & add water, sauces, whatever ...

6) Cook per directions; stirr once or twice or reduce heat if burning detected

7) Turn off heat when buzzer sounds; "rest" the stuff for a few minutes; then dig in.

8) DON'T fall asleep before hiding the leftovers - the Mutts won't leave a thing!

There! What's so hard about cookin?
There's even enough left over for tomorrow.

http://petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/wink.gif