Saturday, November 5, 2016

This, That and The Other Thing - By Lee and Phod

Life has been a bit sucky in our part of the world. See our Big Guy (aka the Lady's Dad) survived an aneurysm on Halloween. He remains in ICU and is doing "ok" - the medical team is happy with the progress. He will likely be there for weeks. Lady is still at home with us, but will go down to see him in a week or two. No one wants her there too early as a nurse or caring and sympathetic person she is not.

The Big Guy and Grammie's dog Tendra is staying with wonderful family friends. She is probably being completely spoiled! Grammie and the Big Guy don't have to worry about her.

Needless to say, this news has shaken our house up a bit. Lady hasn't been as good at visiting blogs because at times she has been a space cadet she  has been thinking about other things and doing other things. We know you will understand and forgive her.

If you have a little POTP to send the Big Guy, we would really appreciate it.

What we shouldn't forgive her for is the fact she didn't take one picture of us this week. Not one. That is a Lady fail.

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In other news:

Today is the last day to get on the Christmas Card List. If you have not done so email us at leeandphodATbellDOTnet. Lady will be putting the finishing touches on it soon so it is ready to go out next Saturday!

All residents of Blogville - if you have blogged in the last 3 months, you are eligible to vote in the upcoming election. The voting will take place here on Tuesday. Polls will be open from 12:01 am EST time to midnight. Be sure to come back on Tuesday to vote. More details will be on that post.




We are taking tomorrow off (we hope to do some catch up visiting as Lady is helping her office move and working today), but will be back Monday.

Have a good weekend and be healthy!

37 comments:

  1. Sending prayers for the Big Guy and hugs for Grammie and Lady.

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  2. Sending POTP! Oh, and I can't wait for the election!

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  3. Hari OM
    POTP x 87 to the Big Guy (and a little on the side for Lady)... lots can be forgiven at such times. Even lack of piccies... hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx

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  4. prayers for healing and for all of you

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  5. We are sending prayers for The Big Guy. Such a scary thing to go through with someone you love so much. Hugs

    The Johnsons

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  6. An aneurysm? Where (brain, chest... they can happen anywhere)? I think you're right, it will take some time regardless of where it was. My prayers and good thoughts for you, the Big Guy, and the pups.

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  7. We appreciate your sacrifice to be the election judge when there is a medical emergency within the family. Maybe it will keep the Lady's mind occupied. Since we will be out of town, good luck!

    Your Pals,

    Murphy & Stanley

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  8. Prayers for Big Guy!! We hope he keeps making progress on his recovery!
    Wags and kisses from the DzDogs

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  9. Dear Lady and Man, Phod and Hailey
    We are so very sorry to read about your Big Guy. We are sending lots of kitty kisses and mom hugs your way. Please share then with Big Guy and Grammie when you see them
    WE copied the first section of your post to the POTP blog too
    Hugs madi and Mom

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  10. PS you two give Lady some extra special slobber this week.
    Hugs madi and mom

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  11. PS PS
    Lady if mom or I can do anything to help with the elections just holler!!
    Hugs Cecilia and Madi

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  12. So sorry to read about the Big Guy's illness. All fingers and paws crossed here that he continues to do well in the hospital, and is receiving the very best of care. Gail knows all about how difficult it is living at a distance from elderly parents and managing work, dogs and other responsibilities as well as trying to be the caring daughter (when that particular nursing role perhaps does not come naturally).
    Sending love and hugs to all of you,
    Bertie and Gail.

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  13. So sorry to read about the Big Guy's illness. All fingers and paws crossed here that he continues to do well in the hospital, and is receiving the very best of care. Gail knows all about how difficult it is living at a distance from elderly parents and managing work, dogs and other responsibilities as well as trying to be the caring daughter (when that particular nursing role perhaps does not come naturally).
    Sending love and hugs to all of you,
    Bertie and Gail.

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  14. POTP heading towards the BIG GUY and Lady! Such a worrying time. Just keep up those fun games that make Lady laugh, and give lots of cuddles.

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  15. POTP for the BIG GUY! we will hope for his recovery. Mom's step mom suffered a brain aneurysm in 1999. She recovered and lived just past her 90th birthday in 2015
    hugs
    Mr Bailey, Hazel & mabel

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  16. Oh, I'm so sorry to hear about Big Guy having nasty sickies! I'm sending lots of my healing vibes to help him get better right away. I'm on the card list and I can't wait for the big election here in Blogville. Thanks bunches for hosting the polling place fur us. Lots of hugs and warm vibes to all of you.
    Grr and Woof,
    Sarge, Police Commish

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  17. Oh nose we are so sorry to hear that. Putting our paws together and sending lots of POTP to the Big Guy!!

    xoxo,
    Matt, Matilda & Bell Fur Zoo Mama

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  18. I will be praying for your Mom's Dad.

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  19. We're sending lots of AireZen and POTP to the Big Guy and hugs all around♥

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  20. We just sent an email to make sure we get on the list. Our paws are crossed tight for the Big Guy and we are sending hugs to your mom and her family.

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  21. Of course we understand. We are sending much POTP and hope the Big Guy continues to recover so he can go home soon.

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  22. Mom and I said a prayer for the Big Guy. He will take his time healing and then he will be fine and dandy. We also said prayers for Grammie and Tendra to be strong and brave and for the doctors and nurses to be wise and compassionate. Hang in there and cut the Lady some slack. She's doing her very best. (even still maybe she could've take one little measly picture.... Just sayin'.)

    Love and licks,
    Cupcake

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  23. Tell your Mom not to worry about the blogs. We are all thinking about her and her family and sending lots of POTP!!!

    Woos - Lightning and Misty

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  24. We all hope and pray the Lady's Dad is going to be OK. An aneurysm is a very scary thing!

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  25. OMD, that sounds skeery! We're sending good vibes the Big Guy's way!

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  26. We are sending massive POTP. I can imagine how upsetting this is to you all. We are thinking of you and sending healing vibes to the Big Guy.

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  27. So sorry to hear about the Big Guy and tell your mum not to worry about visiting blogs. Sending POTP from all us doggies here and positive thoughts from the peeps. Take care - nose licks and love from Moth xx

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  28. sending prayers for a complete recovery. Will keep you in our thoughts and prayers, awful news. Visiting blogs should be LAST on your list.

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  29. Sending a lot of prayers and POTP to Lady's Dad. It's good that the ICU people think he's doing well! Don't even THINK about blog visiting - there will be time for that when Lady's Dad is WELL.

    Love and Hugs, Sammy and Mom Pam

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  30. I just now realized you have had a heartache in your own family. I am praying for your dad! Lots of POTP going your way from Jester and Lil, too!

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  31. We can understand why your lady is a space cadet at times. She sure has a lot on her mind. We send purrs, paw taps and a prayer for your lady's dad.

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  32. Come to bring Healing Pawkisses and Purrayers and hope your Dad will feel better soon <3 <3 <3

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  33. We are sending POTP to your peeps. Thanks for hosting the election. We will be announcing the election place and rules on BFTB NETWoof News on Monday. ♥

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  34. Sending healing prayers your way. It's so scary when such an unexpected crisis happens. Take care...

    Pat
    www.patwahler.com

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  35. I'm sorry to hear things have been difficult. I am sending your Big Guy many healing thoughts. Our paws and fingers are crossed tight for you!

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  36. Much love and prayers for you. My boys have their paws crossed.

    Looking forward to the Blogville election.

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