tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post4409730741664926413..comments2024-02-01T02:43:25.431-07:00Comments on Romping and Rolling in the Rockies: Finding joy in the swirl of worriesKBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16885661679762446456noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-80051868243065822792010-11-09T18:28:49.487-07:002010-11-09T18:28:49.487-07:00Wish I had some soothing words for your whoas, but...Wish I had some soothing words for your whoas, but I do know that you love K, and she loves you and together you will make the right decision for both of you. Your last paragraph says everything.24 Paws of Lovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06574070591449171093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-828338941134287232010-11-09T18:09:48.158-07:002010-11-09T18:09:48.158-07:00KB,
your story about the skunk made me laugh. the...KB,<br />your story about the skunk made me laugh. the first time we took asa camping (long before booker came along), we were driving up skyline drive in shenandoah national park. we were driving slowly and enjoying the spectacular views with the windows down. suddenly, we spotted a skunk walking several feet off from the road, and asa tried to jump out of the car to get at the skunk! i willthe booker manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14492621421326726384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-76221651745781500742010-11-09T17:30:27.866-07:002010-11-09T17:30:27.866-07:00Sweet K - I'm glad she can find happiness in s...Sweet K - I'm glad she can find happiness in short jaunts and snuggles! Being around you is all that really matters to her. I'm glad you're getting outside yourself for exercise. It will help keep your mind clear and focused. I once saw a skunk waddling across the ski trail at Copper Mountain. I nearly couldn't stop in time to let it get safely away! Thinking of you, KB.Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04984171407726520584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-66652911410123124532010-11-09T16:00:50.346-07:002010-11-09T16:00:50.346-07:00Woof! Woof! Sending my Golden Thoughts to K. It lo...Woof! Woof! Sending my Golden Thoughts to K. It loks like you got close to that bobcat ... a bit scary. Lots of Golden Woofs, SugarGolden Woofs! SUGARhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15060075282499486355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-68581051949538821342010-11-09T15:10:35.378-07:002010-11-09T15:10:35.378-07:00Kia ora KB,
Glad to read, and view, you taking co...Kia ora KB,<br /> Glad to read, and view, you taking comfort in the mountains. Kia kaha e hoa.<br />Aroha,<br />RobbRuahineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09398484733805119294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-53002714043092068842010-11-09T14:46:56.093-07:002010-11-09T14:46:56.093-07:00I know I'm grasping at straws on your behalf, ...I know I'm grasping at straws on your behalf, but I keep thinking there must be SOME test that would help you know more than 50-50. Wouldn't her CBC show signs of infection, if it's that much of a scary one?Roxanne @ Champion of My Hearthttp://www.championofmyheart.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-3433844833593992702010-11-09T14:12:51.542-07:002010-11-09T14:12:51.542-07:00Never seen a spotted skunk -- what an odd little f...Never seen a spotted skunk -- what an odd little fellow! Looks almost like a miniature badger or somesuch.<br /><br />Best thoughts and prayers for K. Hope all things are resolved soon -- because you're right, it's the uncertainty that wipes you out as much as anbything.<br />- - - - - - - -<br />Jack@PDB<br /><a href="http://www.purelydogbeds.com" rel="nofollow">dog beds</a> and moreAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-29594190261379341752010-11-09T13:06:56.011-07:002010-11-09T13:06:56.011-07:00Aw. Sweet photo of K, head on cast. Our thoughts a...Aw. Sweet photo of K, head on cast. Our thoughts are with you all.<br />The rides with R and his recalls are great. We will be attending the Recall Madness class at our local Humane Society this month. Really looking forward to it.<br />Cherish every day :)<br /><br />Hugs and snaggle-tooth kisses,<br />Sierra RoseSierra Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15965318740757714747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-29012500248657701122010-11-09T11:32:10.283-07:002010-11-09T11:32:10.283-07:00Even though you feel confidence, this has got to f...Even though you feel confidence, this has got to feel like literal pins and needles. Nice that you were able to sneak out amidst the stress and enjoy the outdoors and avoide Pepe le Peuw!Snowcatcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06360228352528558176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-35311475596316409662010-11-09T10:43:32.616-07:002010-11-09T10:43:32.616-07:00the unknowns. so frustrating. seems like the odds ...the unknowns. so frustrating. seems like the odds of treating for an infection versus blasting the immune system without all the knowledge might be something the vets would consider or offer out as a treatment plan w/o knowing everything. still it's nice to know exactly what it is... <br /><br />i went through this with Juno last year when we never figured out if her high fever for 2 weeks Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-74579744643590630002010-11-09T09:52:28.565-07:002010-11-09T09:52:28.565-07:00So many animals you see, either through cameras or...So many animals you see, either through cameras or by sight - I've never even heard of a spotted skunk - interesting looking and glad for you too, that he/she didn't get you or R! We think of you and K so much and KNOW that the answers to the decisions you must make will come with time and what K will tell you (and the vet too...). You have a remarkable relationship with each other. Golden Samanthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01810994485527475133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-37805977680787369452010-11-09T07:33:02.666-07:002010-11-09T07:33:02.666-07:00So, Little Pepe LePew walked with you for a while....So, Little Pepe LePew walked with you for a while. Want to be most careful of the little nipper!<br /><br />I'm so sorry to hear K has more pain and like others, I have all confidence in you to do the right thing for your girl.<br /><br />Cheers and hugs,<br /><br />Jo, Stella and ZkhatStellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04890014621743537798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-82309403699950867262010-11-09T06:27:49.675-07:002010-11-09T06:27:49.675-07:00KB, I just read the comment you left and rushed ov...KB, I just read the comment you left and rushed over. This is not at all what I wanted to hear and not fair! I'm in a swirl of my own pain with a dental emergency to take take of, so I don't have the physical stability to check my emotions--I'm just feeling so angry and sad that you and K are going through this. <br /><br />Keep finding those joys. My first morning walk again withAChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11851263591445841749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-78993797667467781062010-11-09T03:36:49.116-07:002010-11-09T03:36:49.116-07:00It all seems so, so familiar. The books can tell y...It all seems so, so familiar. The books can tell you about possible destinations but they can't really help with planning the route. We'll raise another glass to fortitude and good health tonight.Angushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13905037014736070475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-54965203198018241352010-11-09T02:25:48.098-07:002010-11-09T02:25:48.098-07:00Glorious pictures, as always, and a wonderful spir...Glorious pictures, as always, and a wonderful spirit with which to nurture K through this terribly difficult time. We are crossing all of our paws for you both.<br /><br />Woofs and Purrs,<br />Tommy and The ChansTama-Chan, Benny, Vidock, Violette, Ollie, Heloise, Momo, Ryuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09728967278937557315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-21327056313969457372010-11-08T23:01:14.973-07:002010-11-08T23:01:14.973-07:00Here's sending you really good thoughts from t...Here's sending you really good thoughts from this side of the world for a really positive outcome!<br /><br />Abigail the Yorkie xemilenehttp://www.abigailtheyorkie.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-23256701190607363972010-11-08T22:30:51.381-07:002010-11-08T22:30:51.381-07:00We have you and K in our prayers and we send you p...We have you and K in our prayers and we send you positive thoughts too. You have very interesting animals over there and it's a good thing the skunk made the right decision and fled.<br /><br />Crossed paws across the miles,<br /><br />Love,<br />Piappies Fudgie, Princess, Frappie, Mocha, Sugar, Wai-Pai & Wai-MaxPiappies Worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17913096993511114336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-33275156535341132942010-11-08T21:11:15.617-07:002010-11-08T21:11:15.617-07:00We are still keeping you all in our prayers.
We h...We are still keeping you all in our prayers.<br /><br />We have had 2 bad encounters with skunks. We keep the "shampoo recipe" taped to the inside of the cupboard door so we don't lose it!<br /><br />Kisses,<br />Emma RoseEmma Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16687752178033531295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-76785159341827741182010-11-08T21:04:13.694-07:002010-11-08T21:04:13.694-07:00How can skunks be so cute and so stinky! My mom sa...How can skunks be so cute and so stinky! My mom says the same thing about me sometimes! That's a little joke to make you smile. <br /><br />We are still sending healing thoughts to K.<br /><br />Your pal, PipThe Daily Pip https://www.blogger.com/profile/17071013559078816245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-59350187228411383472010-11-08T20:22:30.076-07:002010-11-08T20:22:30.076-07:00We always seem to think that in this day and age o...We always seem to think that in this day and age of sophisticated veterinary medicine we will always find answers. Sadly, that is not true and causes us such great distress. So sorry K is having more pain and hoping it will get better as she becomes used to having the cast off.<br /><br />Kudos to R for stepping up to the plate. Your hard work with him is really paying dividends.<br /><br />NCmountainwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00615765649828716560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-73451320667774322542010-11-08T20:16:24.804-07:002010-11-08T20:16:24.804-07:00It is such a wake up call to be on the cusp of suc...It is such a wake up call to be on the cusp of such scary decisions. I don't think you're in any danger of missing any important moments - you live them with your kiddos each and every day. Much love to K and positive thoughts sent your way!ForPetsSakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11716344585805514703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-26524822555235534742010-11-08T20:12:32.494-07:002010-11-08T20:12:32.494-07:00I am keeping K and you in my thoughts, and know th...I am keeping K and you in my thoughts, and know that when faced with a decision you will make the right one, whichever road it may lead you down.<br /><br />I am glad the skunk chose not to spray you:)jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08111366525685780384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-83261780005536749732010-11-08T20:07:47.351-07:002010-11-08T20:07:47.351-07:00What a close call with the skunk.
I have been spra...What a close call with the skunk.<br />I have been sprayed and it is no fun.<br />Mother Earth touched you today,, that was her calmness that swept over you for that moment.<br />The answers will come to you, regarding precious K.<br /> Waiting for the answers and weighing each, is the hard part.<br />Looking at R getting ready for take off with those flying ears,made us smile.<br />Thank you Tweedles -- that's mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01349728497621875670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-69249610675482904522010-11-08T20:00:00.352-07:002010-11-08T20:00:00.352-07:00No doubt you will make the best decision - your lo...No doubt you will make the best decision - your love will guide you. We are sorry it has to be so hard, but we are happy that R can put a smile on your face (and ours too) with those flying ears:)♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥https://www.blogger.com/profile/07539957828544908415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-16494046104639275072010-11-08T19:51:52.820-07:002010-11-08T19:51:52.820-07:00When enlarged, the photo of the sky and bare trees...When enlarged, the photo of the sky and bare trees is so like a painting, you have such beautiful scenes to enjoy with K and R!Wanda.....https://www.blogger.com/profile/00551160819558198338noreply@blogger.com