The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread

[MySmallWorldof4]

Please share, thnx

The ones I have made have vital wheat gluten in them. I never looked for ones without. I don't think you are able to eat them with the gluten. I will search and see if I can find one without.

 

[MySmallWorldof4]

I wonder if it's the same people, they closed the other one a long time ago.

I am waiting for the call to head to Newark, not really sure when - maybe weeks? Grandma is...fading. And she still lives in the Ironbound aka "Down Neck." She's been more or less "out of it" for some time now, and I said a version of my goodbyes when I visited in July.

The single most important person over my lifetime. Lucky to have her well into my 40's. By the time my cousins, siblings and I were adults, she made no secret I was her favorite LOL.

Sorry about your grandma Tony.

 

[MySmallWorldof4]

Re: Kylie:

I was just sitting here trying to figure out how to rig her "bed steps." We bought her those big, sturdy (but plastic) steps to make it easier to get up on the bed. Often she would just use one step and jump up, and she usually just jumps down unless I can tell she's about to jump off and redirect her to take the stairs down. We know dogs of her size and breed often get issues with their legs as they get older, and she's already had issues several times where she'd end up limping and needed meds.

Now she has a really hard time getting up the steps (she's 10.) And she really wants to come up. She'll keep trying for a few minutes in the middle of the night and several times a day. Maybe once a day she makes it up, but it must be painful or she wouldn't struggle.

Regular check up at the vet last week, they suggested it's probably arthritis and suggested glucosamine/chondroitin. I've looked at a couple of places, trying to find a decent deal on something that might be less of a struggle to get her to take, but haven't purchased anything yet. Stores are not a place I want to be right now lol.

Anyway, I thought if I could take a thick piece of wood as wide as the steps, put one under the steps (to secure it) and the other on top of the steps, but put something at the bottom of the steps to decrease the slope, it would be a less steep ramp, and that might help.

The dog we had that passed away this year had arthritic issues. Dh had to carry her up and down the stairs. She was 40pounds, so I couldn’t do it. It was sad to watch her suffer. Her body just gave out ob its own and she passed in our house, which is what we all wanted. Never wanted to have to make that decision.

 

[MySmallWorldof4]

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Pretty tree.

 

[ajrwdwgirl]

Re: Kylie:

I was just sitting here trying to figure out how to rig her "bed steps." We bought her those big, sturdy (but plastic) steps to make it easier to get up on the bed. Often she would just use one step and jump up, and she usually just jumps down unless I can tell she's about to jump off and redirect her to take the stairs down. We know dogs of her size and breed often get issues with their legs as they get older, and she's already had issues several times where she'd end up limping and needed meds.

Now she has a really hard time getting up the steps (she's 10.) And she really wants to come up. She'll keep trying for a few minutes in the middle of the night and several times a day. Maybe once a day she makes it up, but it must be painful or she wouldn't struggle.

Regular check up at the vet last week, they suggested it's probably arthritis and suggested glucosamine/chondroitin. I've looked at a couple of places, trying to find a decent deal on something that might be less of a struggle to get her to take, but haven't purchased anything yet. Stores are not a place I want to be right now lol.

Anyway, I thought if I could take a thick piece of wood as wide as the steps, put one under the steps (to secure it) and the other on top of the steps, but put something at the bottom of the steps to decrease the slope, it would be a less steep ramp, and that might help.

My dog is having a harder time with jumping in the bed too. I have thought about getting pet stairs too. I don’t think it is arthritis for her, at the last weigh in at the vet she had gained 4 pounds. So I’m thinking that might be some of the issue for my dog. If you do rig something up I’d be interested in seeing it though. Have you looked at Foster and Smith, I’ve had good luck ordering stuff on their site.

 

[MySmallWorldof4]

Watched The Last Jedi for the first time today. Mixed feelings about it.

 

[MinnieM123]

Re: Kylie:

I was just sitting here trying to figure out how to rig her "bed steps." We bought her those big, sturdy (but plastic) steps to make it easier to get up on the bed. Often she would just use one step and jump up, and she usually just jumps down unless I can tell she's about to jump off and redirect her to take the stairs down. We know dogs of her size and breed often get issues with their legs as they get older, and she's already had issues several times where she'd end up limping and needed meds.

Now she has a really hard time getting up the steps (she's 10.) And she really wants to come up. She'll keep trying for a few minutes in the middle of the night and several times a day. Maybe once a day she makes it up, but it must be painful or she wouldn't struggle.

Regular check up at the vet last week, they suggested it's probably arthritis and suggested glucosamine/chondroitin. I've looked at a couple of places, trying to find a decent deal on something that might be less of a struggle to get her to take, but haven't purchased anything yet. Stores are not a place I want to be right now lol.

Anyway, I thought if I could take a thick piece of wood as wide as the steps, put one under the steps (to secure it) and the other on top of the steps, but put something at the bottom of the steps to decrease the slope, it would be a less steep ramp, and that might help.

Yah, arthritis in dogs is very common as they age. I really like your idea of a ramp, versus steps. As long as you can deal with a longer (less steep inclined) ramp near the bed, I think that might work. I've seen people put carpet remnants on their homemade ramp boards as well, so that dog will have a little more traction.

Aside of that, I hope you find some pills that might also assist her.

 

[MinnieM123]

If you really wanted to know how ironic my statement was, you should see the amount of cheese I consume. The difference is that I am still loyal to Vermont, so it's Cabot Cheese (Vermont Cheddar).

Oh, by the way, the cheese gift that we received was from Jasper Farms, in Greensboro, Vermont. They have quite the operation there with the cheese cellars. Their cheese is really first rate -- highly recommend it.

 

[donaldtoo]

plot twist.. its a narc storefront for money laundering

There’s been a rumor here for as long as I can remember that a local pizza place, Conan’s Pizza (deep pan pizza), originally opened down on the UT campus in the mid 70’s as a front for a marijuana operation. Then, the pizza became so popular they decided to go legit and just sell that...!!!!!

 

[donaldtoo]

your reunions always seem hella fun!
and lots of yummy food too :O

Thanks, Cesar...!!!
Yep, fortunately, not much drama or craziness in either mine or DWifey’s large families, so lots of fun, food, and good times are had...!!!!!

 

[donaldtoo]

Yes, bison is good. I always buy it (packaged, in the grocery store) and use it for meatloaf, instead of ground beef.

I’ve had a few bison burgers before and they were really good. Whispering Canyon Cafe at WL used to have a bison meatloaf that was really good...!!!!! Unfortunately, it wasn’t on the menu last time we were there.

 

[donaldtoo]

First time someone actually upstaged Emy, as being more fashionable! I really like DWifey's onesie -- now that's haute couture!!

She loves it, and wore it again last night while we were watchin’ TV, but, didn’t wear it to bed...!!!!!

 

[raymusiccity]

I’ve had a few bison burgers before and they were really good. Whispering Canyon Cafe at WL used to have a bison meatloaf that was really good...!!!!! Unfortunately, it wasn’t on the menu last time we were there.

Just like we miss the turkey burgers at Pinocchio's Village Haus

 

[donaldtoo]

We still have the book First Hundred Words. I spy hummus and pita chips. What was in the casserole dish. It looks like something with broccoli?

It was a broccoli, rice, cheese casserole (I don’t ever remember it not bein’ at any family gathering in some form or another ), and it was really good with extra cheese...!!!!!
Oldest DD made it, and she’s vegan so didn’t even eat any...!!!!!

 

[donaldtoo]

Just like we miss the turkey burgers at Pinocchio's Village Haus

Never had the turkey burgers there, but, I’ve had many over the years and like them a lot...!!!!!

 

[donaldtoo]

The dog we had that passed away this year had arthritic issues. Dh had to carry her up and down the stairs. She was 40pounds, so I couldn’t do it. It was sad to watch her suffer. Her body just gave out ob its own and she passed in our house, which is what we all wanted. Never wanted to have to make that decision.

It’s sad to lose pets, but even more sad to see them in pain and deteriorate over time.
We’ve been in this house over 30 years, and there are at least 5 BIG dogs (we’ve never had small dogs, as DWifey loves large ones) buried in the backyard. DWifey and the kiddos wanted it that way, and I obliged.
After about 5 I said no more. The yard was fillin’ up with ‘em, and I couldn’t even see/remember where the first one was buried anymore. Plus, about 6 inches through our topsoil is limestone fun, and that meant a lot of time with a pickaxe and other tools. The rest have been cremated.
But, on an upbeat and happy note, Belle and Ranger are still goin’ strong and as crazy-happy as ever...!!!!!

 

[donaldtoo]

My dog is having a harder time with jumping in the bed too. I have thought about getting pet stairs too. I don’t think it is arthritis for her, at the last weigh in at the vet she had gained 4 pounds. So I’m thinking that might be some of the issue for my dog. If you do rig something up I’d be interested in seeing it though. Have you looked at Foster and Smith, I’ve had good luck ordering stuff on their site.

Yep, that’s a large increase in percentage of weight for a smaller pup, and it can make a big difference, especially as they age.

 

[MySmallWorldof4]

It was a broccoli, rice, cheese casserole (I don’t ever remember it not bein’ at any family gathering in some form or another ), and it was really good with extra cheese...!!!!!
Oldest DD made it, and she’s vegan so didn’t even eat any...!!!!!

I did wonder about that. I figured she ate the hummus. Guessing there was other stuff she ate that wasn’t in the pictures.

 

[wdwfan4ver]

For Christmas dinner, I'm cooking spiral cut, glazed ham (well,actually, the grocery store did the spiral cut, and included a packet of glaze ), baked potatoes, butternut squash, and the standard green bean casserole (I love that--it's so easy to make!).

Christmas Day dinner meal plan is having chicken cordon bleu, mashed potatoes, peas and carrots, and Hawaiian rolls.

 

[wdwfan4ver]

Helps to have connections . . .

P.S.: I'm all for 7 minute sermons. I'll never understand why some go on forever -- talk about "losing" one's audience . . .

I know how that was. The pastor of the Protestant church I went to when I was growing did very long sermons. The thing is there are worse stuff than sermons after the pastor retired though with that church that I do not want to go into.