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Posted by CANADIANPACIFIC2816 on Saturday, November 1, 2008 5:57 AM

I like my doctor, but I will not go see him unless I absolutely have to. I am without health insurance and it's $80.00 up front for an office visit, even if I am only having his nurse check my blood pressure.

I've got the coffee brewing and I've mixed a fresh batch of orange juice. Pancake batter is ready for pouring on the grill, and I've got the bacon frying, and I am about to scramble some eggs. There is also french toast with hot maple syrup for anyone who wants it. Chef

It's a cold morning here in South Dakota, 29 degrees. Although I suppose it will eventually get colder than that.

I hope everyone out there has a good day!

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Posted by locomutt on Friday, October 31, 2008 9:39 PM

 Well Tom; why is it that we know more than the doctors that

supposedly treat us?  'Cause we know what bothers us most!

Hope that doctor got the remedy correct; and hope you don't

have to go throught stuff you shouldn't have too.

Our Thoughts and Prayers are still out there for you and others

that need them.

(FYI, for what it's worth; I HATE Drs. and won't go unless it's

totally serious.)(define serious.)

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Posted by tree68 on Friday, October 31, 2008 8:35 PM

grampaw pettibone
Larry, that girl is a real beauty at 8 months and will undoubtedly grow into somebody awesome. You have a right to be proud.

Haven't been down to see them since July, but I can tell she's really starting to develop some personality.  Should be fun at Thanksgiving.

She's still a tiny thing, though, a point brought home by comparing her to the pup.

Tom - If a shingles and pink-eye can be good news, they certainly are.  I recently attended a seminar on stroke - they're starting to get a handle on them, much as they have with heart attacks, and prompt treatment can make all the difference in the world.  I'm sure you'll get it all under control soon, now that you know what's going on.

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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, October 31, 2008 8:25 PM

grampaw pettibone

Wellll, I was seen by an old time country doctor who knows his stuff. It turns out I have pink eye and shingles on my face. Apparently, it is not all that serious, only painful, which it is very much indeed. Three doctors had looked at it previously and told me it was just a headache, which should shortly pass. This afternoon, I knew better, and finally I can get some treatment for the stuff. Thanks for the kind wishes.

 OUCH!  Shingles is very painful.  Hope you get to feeling better Tom!

 

 

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Posted by grampaw pettibone on Friday, October 31, 2008 7:55 PM

Ray, thanks for the kind words.

Larry, that girl is a real beauty at 8 months and will undoubtedly grow into somebody awesome. You have a right to be proud.

Dan, a belated congrats on the great news. Regards to that wife of yours

Tom

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Posted by Modelcar on Friday, October 31, 2008 7:20 PM

tree68
Here she is hanging out with my bud, Smokey (one of their miniature doxies) a few days ago

 

Good photo of activity with granddaughter at home.....And the little wiener dog...We had miniature Doxie dogs for 33 years....One at a time, but just two of them.  They are almost human too.

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Posted by CANADIANPACIFIC2816 on Friday, October 31, 2008 7:16 PM

grampaw pettibone

Wellll, I was seen by an old time country doctor who knows his stuff. It turns out I have pink eye and shingles on my face. Apparently, it is not all that serious, only painful, which it is very much indeed. Three doctors had looked at it previously and told me it was just a headache, which should shortly pass. This afternoon, I knew better, and finally I can get some treatment for the stuff. Thanks for the kind wishes.

Tom, I'm glad to hear that you finally got a "handle" on this. While I have never had shingles, it is my understanding that it can be very painful. I've had pink eye a couple times before and based on my experience with it, I can tell you that it can be downright miserable. At any rate I am glad that you saw a doctor who knows what he's dealing with when he sees it!

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Posted by grampaw pettibone on Friday, October 31, 2008 7:01 PM

Wellll, I was seen by an old time country doctor who knows his stuff. It turns out I have pink eye and shingles on my face. Apparently, it is not all that serious, only painful, which it is very much indeed. Three doctors had looked at it previously and told me it was just a headache, which should shortly pass. This afternoon, I knew better, and finally I can get some treatment for the stuff. Thanks for the kind wishes.

Tom

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Posted by tree68 on Friday, October 31, 2008 6:12 PM

Larry, is that Evie?  She sure is growing.

Yep - almost eight months.

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Posted by CANADIANPACIFIC2816 on Friday, October 31, 2008 6:01 PM

grampaw pettibone

This headache is getting worse, and definitely not just a headache. It's off to the emergency room to see what's going on. Wish me well

This does not sound good to me. I hope that he is not on the verge of having a stroke or something and I hope the doctors in the E R can do something for him.

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Posted by locomutt on Friday, October 31, 2008 4:12 PM
tree68

Dan and Misty - Congrats.  It's a new journey!

Picked up some candy today, so I'm ready for the rabble.  Did pick out all the dark chocolate for myself.

Hadn't been doing the housekeeping on my cell phone, so I didn't get the text messages that granddaughter is in the hospital for a little shortness of breath.  She's doing OK, but needs to be in for observation for another night.  Knowing her dad (he is my son), he's a nervous wreck.

Here she is hanging out with my bud, Smokey (one of their miniature doxies) a few days ago:

 

 

Larry, is that Evie?  She sure is growing.

Tried to get some candy for the "Trick or Treaters" we don't have; but it didn't work.

(ate it all on the way home from where ever.)

We don't usually have that many "Trick or Treaters" anymore, and do select the candy;

but don't usually go through that process

(if we did, our weight might change to where we wouldn't like.)

 

Had to go to the Library today, on the way home I tried to take a picture with

the cell phone camera; bus bounces too much, no pic.; would have been a good

one if I could have caught it.

(please excusemy edits, this new" Forum Format" and me are not getting

along very well!)


 


 

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Posted by locomutt on Friday, October 31, 2008 3:49 PM
grampaw pettibone

This headache is getting worse, and definitely not just a headache. It's off to the emergency room to see what's going on. Wish me well

grampaw pettibone

This headache is getting worse, and definitely not just a headache. It's off to the emergency room to see what's going on. Wish me well

 

Tom; Wish that you didn't/aren't having that!     Hope it's not extremely serious!

Get to the E.R. and listen to what they say; and let us know when yo can.

You are already in the Thoughts and Prayers.

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Posted by Modelcar on Friday, October 31, 2008 3:44 PM

grampaw pettibone
It's off to the emergency room to see what's going on. Wish me well

 

......Sorry you don't feel better Tom.  I'll add you to the prayer list tonight.  The last activity here of each day.

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Posted by CNW 6000 on Friday, October 31, 2008 3:32 PM

Prayers and wishes Tom.  I hope you pull through whatever's got ya.

Dan

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Posted by tree68 on Friday, October 31, 2008 3:32 PM

Tom - Take that headache seriously.  While most headaches are relatively harmless, they can also be a harbinger of bad things, especially with us older folks.

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Posted by grampaw pettibone on Friday, October 31, 2008 3:22 PM

This headache is getting worse, and definitely not just a headache. It's off to the emergency room to see what's going on. Wish me well

Tom

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Posted by tree68 on Friday, October 31, 2008 3:22 PM

Dan and Misty - Congrats.  It's a new journey!

Picked up some candy today, so I'm ready for the rabble.  Did pick out all the dark chocolate for myself.

Hadn't been doing the housekeeping on my cell phone, so I didn't get the text messages that granddaughter is in the hospital for a little shortness of breath.  She's doing OK, but needs to be in for observation for another night.  Knowing her dad (he is my son), he's a nervous wreck.

Here she is hanging out with my bud, Smokey (one of their miniature doxies) a few days ago:

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Posted by locomutt on Friday, October 31, 2008 2:28 PM

CNW 6000

CANADIANPACIFIC2816

Mookie

Another new forum member!  All Right.  Congrats Dan & Misty.  Kisses

And perhaps Dan's son (or daughter for that matter) will follow in daddy's footsteps and become a railroad enthusiast. That would be Cool!

RML

Actually...I plan on starting him/her off with Thomas and friends...work up from there!

 In attempting to keep to the Halloween Holiday Spirit; here are a couple of pictures of

our "Halloween Cat" (aka "Stealth Cat", aka "Trapper") attempting to catching a "mouse",

(and CW)

(he saw something interesting on the monitor, and wanted CW to go back!)

 

Dan, Best of Luck......they all don't fall in Papa's footsteps.

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Posted by CNW 6000 on Friday, October 31, 2008 11:46 AM

CANADIANPACIFIC2816

Mookie

Another new forum member!  All Right.  Congrats Dan & Misty.  Kisses

And perhaps Dan's son (or daughter for that matter) will follow in daddy's footsteps and become a railroad enthusiast. That would be Cool!

RML

Actually...I plan on starting him/her off with Thomas and friends...work up from there!

Dan

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Posted by cherokee woman on Friday, October 31, 2008 11:25 AM

Dan and Misty:  congratulations!!!!!!  Best wishes to you both, and to the extended family.  

Sent birthday greetings to my nephew this morning.  He's  42 today.  

Our Friday Fish Fry is now under way.  Any kind of fish you might want, plus fries, hushpuppies, cole slaw, baked beans and macaroni & cheese.

Desserts today:  apple pie, peach pie, pecan pie, apple cobbler, peach cobbler, and plenty of ice cream.  There's also some chocolate cake, for us chocoloholics.  

Everyone have a great day, watch out for the little trick or treaters this evening, and enjoy your afternoon.

 

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Posted by CANADIANPACIFIC2816 on Friday, October 31, 2008 10:48 AM

Mookie

Another new forum member!  All Right.  Congrats Dan & Misty.  Kisses

And perhaps Dan's son (or daughter for that matter) will follow in daddy's footsteps and become a railroad enthusiast. That would be Cool!

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Posted by Mookie on Friday, October 31, 2008 10:43 AM

Another new forum member!  All Right.  Congrats Dan & Misty.  Kisses

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Posted by locomutt on Friday, October 31, 2008 10:21 AM

 HAPPY HALLOWEEN TO ALL!!  Mischief Pirate

 

Dan; CONGRATULATIONS to you and Misty!! Wow!!Yeah!!

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Posted by CopCarSS on Friday, October 31, 2008 10:15 AM

Congratulations, Dan!

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Posted by CANADIANPACIFIC2816 on Friday, October 31, 2008 10:08 AM

Dan,

The birth of your first child is certainly something to look forward to. My prayers are with you and your wife, I hope that your first child will be born healthy and without any complications to either the child or your wife.

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Posted by CNW 6000 on Friday, October 31, 2008 9:53 AM

Morning everyone...and what a great day it is!

How about some news of the good variety...I'd like all of you to know that my wife and I are expecting our first child sometime in early/mid June.  I can't wait to be a father!

Have a great Halloween and be safe!

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Posted by Modelcar on Friday, October 31, 2008 8:57 AM

......Another nice Fall morning here in Indiana....46 plus degrees and going higher for today.  Lots of sunshine.

In fact, for the next 5 or 6 days, we're to have warmer days and quite a bit of sushine. 

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Posted by Mookie on Friday, October 31, 2008 8:52 AM

Ye-hee hee hee.....^~^

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Posted by JoeKoh on Friday, October 31, 2008 7:12 AM

good morning

Cw thanks for supper and breakfast.going to be a spooktackular day today.matt is going to grandma and grandpas to trick or treat tonight.Please watch out for little ghosts and goblins tonight.going to take a nap then help build a shed.

stay safe

joe

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Posted by cherokee woman on Friday, October 31, 2008 5:35 AM

Happy Halloween  and Good Friday morning, everyone. 

Coffee, juices, hot chocolate and hot water for tea are ready.

For breakfast this morning, we have:  pumpkin shaped cookies, chocolate cupcakes decorated as pumpkins, skeletons, werewolves, witches, ghosts, zombies, etc.  (Bet you all thought I'd have the regular Friday Danish and Doughnuts, right?!?!)

You all have a great morning, and please don't cause too much trouble today. Evil

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