Happy Caturday and welcome to the open thread. Joining us today is Louie, from reader Nancy D., whose life has taken a turn for the good. But perhaps (pinky to mouth) too good…
Louie was rescued from a condemned house that had 50 dogs, cats, & birds living in it. I told the Humane Society I was looking for a mellow cuddler.
Lucky Louie. Lucky Nancy D.
Going to sleep with the sheepies.
I wish I could upvote more than once. Genius progression of great pictures and captions. Lucky, adorable Louie
Louie & mom thank you for the sweet words!
Such a wonderful story. We’re cheering you on Louie! You got this!
I think he’s managing….
That’s a mellow cuddler if ever I saw one. Alas, all my cats were rather aloof unless they were REALLY in the mood for a cuddle.
Yesterday I finally got round to scattering my dad’s ashes in a place where he enjoyed going for a walk – well, a ride in his wheelchair to be precise. I’ve been so busy in the house it’s hard to believe that he’s been gone for nearly five months.
Speaking of the house, this morning I solved a mystery that’s been bothering me for weeks – where the hell did I put my hiking boots? I was beginning to wonder if they’d accidentally been thrown away when I found them lurking at the back of the cupboard under the stairs. They were underneath a photo album containing pictures of Dad and I on holiday in Greece in 1998, back when he was a comparatively fit and healthy recent retiree. He’d been in poor health for so long I’d honestly forgotten how active he used to be.
That photo album sounds amazing! It’s nice to remember your dad as active and healthy–I know the feeling, since my dad was so broken by the time he died.
Aw, gee, I hope Louie can settle in soon…
Off to get blood drawn again…
But before I go…New Olive and Mabel!
“I think ya both need a bath”😂😂 These are such lucky dogs,
Really. He is so lovely to them. No wonder they don’t take their eyes off him
Good luck with the blood work. 🤞
I need to vent…
So my last bloodwork was routine checkup-type stuff and mostly fine (cholesterol was a little high but lower than last time so that’s good). Then a little over a week ago my ankles were bothering me and I started getting a burning feeling in my lower leg/foot – first in my right, then my left leg was bothering me more one day, then back to the right, and now it’s my whole right leg and up to my rib cage where my skin feel like it’s burning (worst spot is still my ankle/foot, plus my ankle feels tight like something pulling in the outside of it, which is driving me nuts) and kind of numb at the same time, and if I touch it lightly, especially with something cold, it hurts. But only on the right side. So I went to the doctor on Wednesday and she gave me ten days of prescription Naproxen, so if it’s a pinched nerve or something like that hopefully it will help, but she also wants to rule out Lyme and rheumatoid stuff. If those are ruled out and the naproxen doesn’t help, then she’ll send me for an MRI.
So now my brain is going crazy (as if I wasn’t anxious enough as it was). Then yesterday I actually read one of the email newsletters I get and there was an article about someone’s experience with early MS symptoms which my brain really didn’t need. So I’m trying not to freak out. Google tells me that naproxen can take a few days to really start working; it’s twice a day and I just took my fifth dose this morning, so not really soon enough to know (but so far it doesn’t seem to be). And now I’m noticing other vague symptoms I said I didn’t have when she asked (some of which could be medication side effects and some of which might just be the power of suggestion…).
And I need to work this weekend and I need to write my self evaluation which was due yesterday and this year I am actually on the management side of the review process for two people and I am so not prepared for that.
Also it’s been raining all day and doesn’t seem like it’s going to stop anytime soon. Then it’s supposed to come back tomorrow.
Oh boy. If I had your symptoms I’d be in an uproar too (not that I have any idea what they mean).And too much uncertainty. I have my fingers crossed it will work out.
For your self evaluation, just put down that you are fabulous. I’m pretty sure we will all back that up! 🙂
On a more earnest note – I’m so sorry to hear you have all these worries piling up. It’s so frustrating not knowing or understanding what is going on in one’s body. If you have time for a trip to Philly, there’s a new herbal/tea shop, Dope Botanicals. A friend gave me a bag of their “Don’t Fret” tea – the stuff works! Tastes pretty good too. Sending you lots of good vibes and energy to keep the worries at bay.❤️
Thanks; I’m really trying hard not to dwell on worst-case scenarios, but it’s hard.
Don’t think I’ll be getting to Philly any time soon, but I do have plenty of tea…
What an adorable cat out of a horrid situation! I can’t imagine living in that as an animal or human!
I think Louie has hit the lottery, Nancy too. Such a handsome boi. May your future be nothing but soft beds, cuddles galore, and tons of tuna.
Car club meetup and lunch today. Errands, and library tomorrow.
I think he’s managing….❤️
I think Louie is already loving his new home.
I’m doing better but I still have a lot of pain at night and when I wake-up in the morning, during the day it’s not so bad but I had to cut my medication in half because it was making me very tired that’s why I haven’t contributed much this week but I do look at the links and I read the comments even if it takes me the whole day sometimes.
Hope you all have a good weekend.
Aww – it looks like Louis and Nancy both hit the jackpot. Mellow cuddler indeed! Looks like another cat knows how good he’s got it now.
Georgiana, hope you feel better soon!❤️
Thank you NTMTOM for the great captions and for featuring sweet Louie! And thank you all for the sweet comments!🐾🐾🐾
Louie definitely hit the jackpot! Give him a little kiss from me. I have the same sheep blanket and it is perfect for napping.
Sorry about the pain and worry, Allein and Georgiana. Sending lots of purrs and good hopes your way.
I’m about to enjoy lunch at a lovely Indian restaurant, after getting my hair cut and buying groceries. Then I’ll probably need a nap! Another very stressful week at work has me pooped.
Late check in.
Crazy week.
Want to move.
I love everything about Louie and this post, pictures and captions alike. Such a wonderful story. Kudos for taking in such a previously unfortunate cat and treating him like the king he is!
May he and the other animals rescued from that place have long and happy and healthy lives ahead of them.
What a sweet boy. Love how he lounges on top of your legs as a sign of ownership.