Happy Weekend

We hope you have a wonderful weekend and can find some time to sit back, kick your feet up, and relax.

I received this beautiful video from my dear friend, HiC, aka Madi's Mom.

Click on the picture to watch.

Buddy received his third prolotherapy treatment last week. Dr. Mary said she can tell the ligament is being restored. That's great news!

His next treatment is scheduled for Tuesday.

Thanks for all the positive thoughts and crossed paws.



Spring, Yet?

The snow doesn't give a soft white damn whom it touches.

~Edward Estlin Cummings
(e.e. cummings)

 

The above photos show our screened porch last week, during the snowstorm that left most of North Georgia crippled.

We were literally stuck at home for several days due to the icy driveway and road. We are about a half mile off the main road and this is how it looked all the way! It's just impossible to drive on ice.

I made a big pot of soup.

Hubby kept us supplied with plenty of firewood.

We just "chilled out" and enjoyed being cut off from the rest of the world.

Buddy missed his 3rd prolotherapy treatment and is rescheduled for Tuesday. I'm still not seeing the progress I had hoped for, but maybe the 3rd treatment will be the "charm."

Although he wasn't able to play in the snow, he enjoyed eating snow pies!

Needs a little cream and sugar.

Zack and Sas had a ball...

Happy Birthday to our dear friend,
Madi's Mom!




Have a wonderful birthday weekend,
 HiC!
If the snowstorm develops as predicted, you might have a long weekend.

Just for you:

DUI...

Doggie



Under

Influence

of Nylabone and Tramadol

Oh Yeah, I love gnawing on my Nylabone...

If I can just stay awake, I'll give this Nylabone a good chew...

Oh Hello, Nylabone...

Where have you been?

I've been looking for you....

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I haven't seen the progress I was hoping for after Buddy's 2nd prolotherapy treatment. I'm afraid if he doesn't show improvement after his 3rd treatment next Monday, we will have to consider surgery as our next option.

Yappy New Year!

Which will you say?

2011

Twenty eleven (5 syllables)

or

Two thousand eleven (6 syllables)

 From all of us at DogDaze,

May the new year bring you

health, happiness, and peace.

For those of you with a sense of humor, I have a special message for you here.

What's Cooking?

We received a cool Christmas pressie from our LabraPal, Jack.

Jack sent us a book!

The Three Dog Bakery Cookbook

Thanks Jack!

Oooh, let's have Woof Woof Waffles for breakfast.

Yum, look at those Hungry Mongrel Turkey Burgers!

I want some Chowdown Cheesy Casserole!

We've been salivating like Pavlov's dog just looking at the photos, until we remembered...

We can't cook!

And to make matters worse, after the Holidays there is a strict rule in our house:

(Just like a couple of guys to think I want to do more cooking right now!)

:)

So, we're hoping Jack and TG are planning a trip to Georgia real soon so they can help us whip up some of these recipes! Otherwise, we'll just be drooling over the photos!

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Buddy received his 2nd prolotherapy treatment Wednesday afternoon.

The needle used is the size of a knitting needle (well, maybe not quite), and the injection is deep and long-lasting. The vet compared it to a cortisone shot.

He was such a brave, sweet boy, wagging his tail during the entire procedure. It's still too early to know if this will work, but I like the new vet and have confidence in her.

He's on pain meds again and clueless resting comfortably.

He said these Cheesy Apple Nips would make him feel much better!

Who could resist that face?

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DogDaze is making some changes in 2011.

I've gotten myself into a blogging rut...stale, burned out, and bored!

Blogging has become too much like work, and that's NO FUN!

I've decided that I don't need to make daily posts.

Whew, that's a relief! 

I'll still be checking in and keeping up with all our friends, just less frequently.

As we all know blogging is time-consuming and  it's time for me to spend less time sitting at this computer and more time living my life!

Thank you for understanding!

xoxo

~K

Sorry we've been gone so long. Rama and Buddy have been lazy 
resting Buddy's ACL injury. 

We had a great Christmas, although one pressie still has Rama scratching her head. More on that next time.


We hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and spent time with the ones you love.

Speaking of the ones you love...

Please join us in sending positive, comforting thoughts to our relentlessly huge and lovable furiend, Mango.



Mango had another visit from the evil seizure monster and the earth literally shook at his house. His peeps and LabraBro Dexter are taking good care of him.




Speaking of Dexter...

Buddy says "Thanks" for the nice card and kind words of encouragement.

We had never heard of prolotherapy, but are willing to give it a try in an attempt to avoid surgery.


The vet's office was closed today due to icy roads, so we will reschedule Buddy's 2nd  treatment. I can't say that I have seen any improvement this week, although he was happy while taking the pain meds. He wasn't happy about missing the snow fun!


And speaking of snow....


Most of you know that our good furiend, Remington, has been doing his best to deliver snow to his buddies all over the country.

 

We waited patiently, knowing that Rem wouldn't let us down. I think everyone on the east coast will agree.

Sure enough, we had snow on Christmas Day.
What a treat!

Sunday is for Family

Cousins Lucy Marie, Jackie,

Me and My Sis, Brunie the Doxie

Savannah, GA

~1962

I remember feeling a bit jealous when Lucy Marie's baby sister,  Cousin Jackie was born. But when Jackie started crying, pooping and spitting up, I realized pups make pretty good sisters.

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I want to thank you for all the positive thoughts and kind words for Buddy's recovery.

It is also encouraging to know that some of you have had success with prolotherapy.

He continues to rest comfortably, although not happy about his limited exercise.

We're taking a break from blogging during the holidays.

We would like to wish you, our dear blogging friends, a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.

If there is light in the soul, there will be beauty in the person.

If there is beauty in the person, there will be harmony in the house.

If there is harmony in the house, there will be order in the nation.

If there is order in the nation, there will be peace in the world.

- Chinese Proverb

Buddy ~ Torn ACL

The news at the alternative vet was not good...

Buddy has a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL).

He might need surgery, but Dr. Mary, who I liked very much, suggested trying prolotherapy first.

(Area where he was clipped before receiving injections.)

If he responds well to the therapy, he will receive another round of injections in 10 days.

In the meantime, he is on pain meds, receiving minimal exercise, and being waiting on hand and "paw."

 Such a sweet boy!

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We do have some happy news...

We would like to wish a very Happy Birthday to one of my oldest friends, Ms. Susan!

By old, I mean we have known each other since I was in high school.

I guess that would make us old, as in elderly, too.

Have a wonderful day, S!

Sassy Says ~Can You Dig It?

Grazing in the grass is a gas...

Baby, can you dig it?

With so much of the country blanketed in ice, snow, and cold, we thought we could all use a little grazing in the grass.

"Grazing in the Grass" is an instrumental composed by Philemon Hou and first recorded by the South African trumpeter Hugh Masekela. It is recognizable by its prominent cowbell part. Released in the United States as a single in 1968, it hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

The Friends of Distinction recorded a vocal cover version of the tune in 1969 which was also a Top Ten pop and R&B hit, reaching #3 on the former and #5 on the latter. (wikipedia)

I prefer Masekela's version.

Friends of Distinction Version:

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Buddy has been experiencing stiffness in his left, hind quarters for some time. Our regular, conventional vet has been treating him with chondroitin and aspirin, with little success. 

Buddy has an appointment with a new, alternative vet this afternoon.

I'm fairly certain she's going to use the D word.

No one should have to go on a diet during the holidays, no matter how much they (Buddy and I) need to.

We'll keep you posted.

Nom, Nom...
Happy weekend, everyone!

I'm Mad as Hell!

I apologize for the outburst...

          

Anyone who knows me or follows this blog knows that it takes a lot to get me riled....

But this did it!

                         

Vick wants a dog to help with his recovery?

Give me a break!

WW ~Skipping the Light Fandango

I'm Juz Sayin'

It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Look at all the great cards we've received from friends, family, and  the Christmas Card Exchange, hosted by The Fiesty Three, Sprinkles, and Frankie Furter.

Thank you very much!

Somehow, I was put in charge of displaying all the cards.

Better shake a leg.

(I have some info about my leg, that I'll share in a later post.)

I like that....

Yep, that will work!

(BTW, the tree is a Noble Pine and smells great.

Rama says it doesn't need watering, imagine that!)

As you can see, there's still room for more cards.

So keep those cards coming!

Ho, Ho, Ho!

Pressies from Rocky Creek Scotties

We received our pawesome pressies from Rocky Creek Scotties.

Thanks Jazzi, for hosting the fun Christmas Gift Exchange!

Sunday is for Family

Mother

Erie, PA

Dec. ~ 1954

Looks like Mother lost that snowball fight.

But then, what does a girl from Savannah know about snowball fights?

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Our weather might get interesting today, as we are under a Winter Weather Advisory.  Our good friend, Remington from Minnesota, has been trying his best to send snow to all his buddies...

Keeping our paws crossed and doing a snow dance!