God bless my x. The thing is blowing air now - and it appears to be cooler than the air in the rooms. I think I need to thank him really big for that. But, hey, the children who live here are his, too.

I do have quite a bit of laughter. I'll have to see about getting a quieter, gentler hobby.

AJ hurt his back yesterday over in Neaksis' bathroom and came home in bad shape. Then he started spiking a fever. I was only up a few snippets of the night with him, but even so am very tired. He is in wretched shape, but at least his fever has stabilized a few degrees above normal. Around 1:30 he was too hot to touch, so he got up and showered to cool down. At 3:30 he was restless and thirsty, still very hot, but improving. He's sleeping somewhat quietly now, and I am trying to keep the Dervish from playing his recorder.

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I'd like to spend a week with the Dervish - out in the wilderness. (grin)
Maybe I could learn something from him - it usually works that way.

Sorry about AJ, glad he has you to take care of him. This sounds serious, but I hope it's not. Are there other symptoms too?


C, so glad you have at least some "cool" now. What was the problem?

SS

Dervish + Wilderness = The only place big enough to contain him!

AJ doesn't really have any other symptoms right now. He was always pretty delicate when it came to germs, but in the aftermath of the last year has become even more susceptible.

You're so right, he's lucky he has me. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Dervish + Wilderness = The only place big enough to contain him!


He'd get out of that too, given enough time.

As adults we understand why there are restrictions placed upon many things. He doesn't understand yet. I suspect in his mind that........ yesterday he wasn't strong enough to pour the lemonaid, but today he probably is, and the only way he will know is to try it.

In some ways this is good. So many adults have had the will to try things trained out of them. It's hard to teach a child and guide them correctly. It's hard to find the balance between getting them to correctly do daily tasks, and still not shutting down their natural curiousity.

In working with youth over the years, I think they have the patience for it, but many adults do not.

Ah, but then, I was kind of drifting through the mists of time - and taking up your valueable time. I should bet back to the point......... which was......

AJ doesn't really have any other symptoms right now. He was always pretty delicate when it came to germs, but in the aftermath of the last year has become even more susceptible.

Emotional things can affect so much of our lives. One of the reasons your mother and I (and many others) worry about you.

I have a hard time knowing how to best support the emotional trauma I see when reading on this web site. Sometimes it seems so overwhelming - and that's just me reading. I know it's not anything like living it in person. Even if a person cares, it's hard to help.

You're so right, he's lucky he has me. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

It sounds like he is starting to understand that. So often we don't realize what we have in our spouse until it's too late. I suppose this is part of what I am talking about when I say it's good to take time to think. That's one of the things I do during my alone time - count my blessings.

Forgive me for not addressing you on your own thread, I am a creature of habit in some ways, and am used to coming here.

May you get enough rest this week.

SS

That's ok. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> My thread seems to be more of a vent/update thread anyway, and this is more contemplative, and more of a daily life update than what's going on in my head. (Does that make any sense? Oh well.)

AJ just turned up with white patches on his uvula, so he definitely has strep or some other bacterial infection. With the help of antibiotics he should be much better by tomorrow. Hopefully.

The Dervish has waaaaaaaay too much natural curiosity. I am trying to curb it without killing it. (Or him. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />)

And thank you, I will try to either take a nap or go to bed early.

I have GOT to get better reading glasses. I just read that as white patches on his "vulva" <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" /><img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" /> and had to go back and check it out a 2nd time to get it right. White patches and vulva are never a good combo; on a guy, they'd be even worse...although possibly worth some money at the National Enquirer. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />

The owls are back in my attic again this year, only this time they're wearing hobnail boots to tromp around over my ceiling. At feeding times it sounds like WWIII breaking out over my hapless head. Baby owls are NOT silent eaters, let me go on record as saying. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" />

t&l

The Dervish has waaaaaaaay too much natural curiosity. I am trying to curb it without killing it. (Or him. )

It can be a danger unless they learn what to do with it. What a challange. (I know some use other words.) I suspect if you didn't have to deal with all the other things - taxes, loans, WS, loosing D.
If you didn't have to deal with all those other things and had a full measure of rest the Dervish would be more fun, less stress.

I know you already undersood what I was saying, I hope you don't think I was trying to lecture you, or teach you something. I tend to drift sometimes.

And thank you, I will try to either take a nap or go to bed early.

It was just a wish for you. I remember when our children were younger, and the strain it placed on my W. I'm sure you use your time as wisely as you are able - given all that is required of you.

Smile -
It's good for you.


SS

SS--

You've got mail.

t&l

The owls are back in my attic again this year, only this time they're wearing hobnail boots to tromp around over my ceiling. At feeding times it sounds like WWIII breaking out over my hapless head. Baby owls are NOT silent eaters, let me go on record as saying. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" />
t&l

I should tease you about this, but I can't think of the right words and still have it come out tasteful. (as opposed to "tasty.")

You can always call the exterminator, and hope they are not an endangered species.


How's work going?
Still getting enough hours without going over into insanity land?

SS

They're barn owls. I don't know about them being on any list (except mine!), but once there are babies nobody can do anything about it until they're old enough to leave the nest. All that needs to happen is for one of these worthless males in my family to go up and nail wire mesh over the attic vents. It was supposed to have been done after LAST nesting season.

Alas, alas. They took a pass. Now I've got owlets, up my...............................................wazoo. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

t&l

Ha, ha, hahahahaha ha ha.

What a poet......

Of course by "exterminator" I meant someone to safely remove the owls to someplace like .......... Iowa.

SS

Target, the dog, is safely with the rescue group. Someone had to bring a dog to my city today - so it could get on a plane to Canada. They waited in town for about an hour or two so that I could get him to them. He will get neutered and place on their website:

http://www.citlink.net/~ambaker/index.htm Group's name is WAGS & WHISKERS PET RESCUE

The children were excited for him. Son wants him to be some other family's 'miracle dog'.

Here, we do have wildlife removal services. However, they may not be willing to remove owlettes when they are that young.

Hi all

just dropping in to let you know I'm still alive , just don't feel it!! lol <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />

Had a relapse of that dreaded tummy wog and have been in bed the last day & a bit. Just starting to feel like I'm alive again.
Mikey is right as rain, Mum been helping as has DD and Aussie when he's home. I was so cold it was pretty nice to cuddle up to him at night <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

so whats happening around the T&L & neak ranches these days besides the owls of course!! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />
Aussie suggested that you develop a taste for Owl pie or when you do the next pot luck to 'pot them' <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> he can be irritating can't he ? <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" />

Well TL I suggest you see neaksis and neak and put those males to shame & get the area fixed for next year. Unfortunately the males here would would just grab a beer and shout instructions and think it was a huge lark <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />

Well will catch up tonight when its your day!! love you all!! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Owl pie...nummy! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" />

Hi there you guys!! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

another late night as Aussie is at 'work' if thats what you call it & can you believe it? Mum is actually asleep and NOT giving me any advice tonight ... think I'll cope somehow <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> ..well in some way or the other <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

The trouble is that she has adopted Aussies sense of humour I think, I'm never sure she is serious or not at times!! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> Maybe I've just lost mine right now, probably too tired for it between Mikey, this bug & himself.
Oops doesn't sound right does it, lol <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

I was on the phone to my big baby son, well he is going to always be my baby son so there, for hours tonight. He's on leave this weekend and may gift us with a visit if he can drag himself away from his girlfriends ...humpf <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />
Bloody male.

Anyway I see TL has no comment on the owls!!

Mum's comment on Aussies suggestion was a snort of disgust and a timely reminder that we used to be kept awake on the bush property by possums in the ceiling actively engaging in breeding and fun and games... not always the same thing <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Aussie used to accuse me of feeding them and encouraging them to stay, not true, I mean I only left fruit out once a day <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" />

Oh I ordered a new lounge suite thats so sweet !!
<img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> Its being made up for us with an ottoman on each end in easy to wash velure - baby puke proof as Aussie says. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" />

Now if only I could get the same for his shirts, Mikey keeps leaving a reminder or two for him every morning <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

I wonder how I'm going to pay for the suite now that he wants his patio room and spa? Maybe I can get the night shift with Dad do you think? <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />

Oh I forgot, he's RETIRED!! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />

Cindy read about your dog saving trip, you big softy <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />
But seriously, you did a very kind thing, but it should be easier shouldn't it. I hate seeing people just abandon and abuse animals, they are so trusting, just like kids.
I suppose public whipping of offenders is not on? pity.

Its only 3.20 in the morning here, Aussie might get home before its light, maybe! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />

Hi AW.
No one else seems to be around today.

What time is it now?
And did you get enough sleep?

SS

I thought a "four-and-twenty-blackbird" pie was weird enough. Owl pie? I had to sleep all day on that one. Oh, well, at least they sound smaller than cow pies... <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

And as for YOU, Ms. Neak, and your "nummy" owl pie? Remind me not to eat at your house any time soon, if that's what your idea of food is these days. Even soy owl doesn't sound that great. All feather, no bird.

Good morning, everyone. It's 3PM. I know where MY day went. Where'd yours go? Actually, I'm thinking of getting back in bed again, and trying to catch another 2 or 3 winks. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> I dreamed I was trying to get pregnant again by putting sperm in apricots and peaches and plums--since I have no ovaries--and was apparently making a literal interpretation of the Biblical injunction to bear fruit and multiply. The only thing missing was a set of flash cards! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> I finally woke up when, in my dream, I realized I had no uterus, either. No wonder I'm tired. And what kind of seriously dumb dream is that for an OB nurse, anyway? <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />

t&l

And what kind of seriously dumb dream is that for an OB nurse, anyway?

So, do you really want an answer, or was this just you wondering out loud? <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

SS