Cate's Diary
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US elections, start of Brexit...
Petal001
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Awww thanks LaMa yep that pales in comparison now. We jumped from Australian bushfires to virus this time
DietAccountability101
Active member
I am so with you - this is the best time to get a dog! I've heard that shelters are empty from people adopting them during this surreal period.
Cate
Long term member
Ahhh. How could I forget? 2016 was weird, but 2020 is next level weird!
Petal & LaMa- it si so good to have him home again & the graft done & not having to go back for a whole week! YAY!
I am not going anywhere in that week.
101- Shelters here are empty. I am going to make a call today to an Aust terrier breeder today to see if she has any pups on the way or ready or if she can recommend anyone else. She actually doesn't live far away. Fingers crossed for me, please. My life would be better with a dog.
I am SO tired today. G is in no pain, which is great. I was looking forward to walking in the fresh air today but woke up to smoky skies. The cleaning procedures in the hospital were amazing & we are both in awe of the dedication of the staff. I wore my mask while in there, but my eyes are constantly watering. I was grateful to have good quality masks on hand.
Petal & LaMa- it si so good to have him home again & the graft done & not having to go back for a whole week! YAY!
I am not going anywhere in that week.
101- Shelters here are empty. I am going to make a call today to an Aust terrier breeder today to see if she has any pups on the way or ready or if she can recommend anyone else. She actually doesn't live far away. Fingers crossed for me, please. My life would be better with a dog.
I am SO tired today. G is in no pain, which is great. I was looking forward to walking in the fresh air today but woke up to smoky skies. The cleaning procedures in the hospital were amazing & we are both in awe of the dedication of the staff. I wore my mask while in there, but my eyes are constantly watering. I was grateful to have good quality masks on hand.
To be honest, 2016 didn't register for me either.
The last memory I have of something of this scale was 9/11. That's my narrow world view, but it's a view nonetheless.
Glad you got him home earlier than expected. I am looking forward to you posting pics of your new dog!
The last memory I have of something of this scale was 9/11. That's my narrow world view, but it's a view nonetheless.
Glad you got him home earlier than expected. I am looking forward to you posting pics of your new dog!
Em. The world did seem to tilt on its axis on 9/11, but now it has been tipped upside down.
alligatorob
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I think the comparison to 2016 is interesting. At least the corona virus won't last 4 years (I hope) and then be up for reelection. On the other hand Brexit seems for good.
This year certainly is a once in a lifetime or more thing. I doubt any of us will see anything of this global nature again, or at least I hope not. Global level disasters worse than this are certainly possible, and not doubt will happen, but are exceedingly rare. I told my grandkids this is something they will be able to tell their grandkids about.
This year certainly is a once in a lifetime or more thing. I doubt any of us will see anything of this global nature again, or at least I hope not. Global level disasters worse than this are certainly possible, and not doubt will happen, but are exceedingly rare. I told my grandkids this is something they will be able to tell their grandkids about.
alligatorob
Respected Member
I'll bet they like the dog better!
Wow Cate a lot has happened since i was last here. Very glad all the stress of getting G's finger worked on is over and you can both rest at home for another week before needing to do any more!
Yes this is a pretty surreal time. I was reading up on past pandemics and I just think of how awful the 1918 one must have been. You just finish a world war, and then that. That must have been such a hard time for people.
Yes this is a pretty surreal time. I was reading up on past pandemics and I just think of how awful the 1918 one must have been. You just finish a world war, and then that. That must have been such a hard time for people.
Petal001
New member
Hope the skies improve today for a walk Cate and you wake feeling refreshed . You have had a tough week so relax a while now . Hope there is a dog out there for you soon. I totally love our dog .
Liza I too have read lots about the Spanish flu and if it's anything to go by we can expect a couple of waves of it. Hope not though.
Liza I too have read lots about the Spanish flu and if it's anything to go by we can expect a couple of waves of it. Hope not though.
Cate
Long term member
I'm sure they will, especially if we get a pup!
I have had a much more relaxed day today but did have to have words. G is lovely, but not the most patient person. I told him if I have to take him back to the hospital because he overdoes things I will tell them exactly what he did.
We have had it easy compared to our forbears & I am very grateful for everything I have. I think I'll be focussing on gratitudes every day from now on. I think I am mostly a positive person, even though I get down from time to time. That, I think is genetic.
Thanks, LaMa xoxo
I have felt fairly knackered all day, but that's to be expected. I have had a relaxing day, even with having to have words with G. I really hope I get a dog soon & I actually have the urge to get a pup. It's almost impossible to get a pound dog at the moment. I hope people look after these dogs that they have adopted when life goes back to "normal".
Unfortunately, I feel we will get waves of the virus. Right now there has been an outbreak in Tasmania in the north-west, including our front line workers in the hospitals. Almost all the deaths in Australia are connected to one specific ship that was able to dock in Sydney harbour, without any health checks. People literally streamed off the ship & dispersed all over the country, including here. If we had been anywhere near that hospital G's operation would not have happened. I have nothing but admiration & love for the people who put their lives at risk for us. We should respect them & stay at home. Now, if G could just stay out of trouble......
Hear hear!
Maybe remind him that the hospital is busy enough without having to patch up his graft?
Petal001
New member
Cate hope you had a great sleep and enjoy the day. And I'm sure G will behave .
Cruise ships seemed to cause a lot of problems . I can't believe people were still going on them when they clearly should have not been travelling . I can't see how I would ever go on one although I really fancy a river cruise on the Rhine or Danube .
Cruise ships seemed to cause a lot of problems . I can't believe people were still going on them when they clearly should have not been travelling . I can't see how I would ever go on one although I really fancy a river cruise on the Rhine or Danube .
alligatorob
Respected Member
Hey Cate, I hope the situation with your son and his kids is only temporary. Best of luck with it.
I agree this virus is likely to come in waves, one hope is that a vaccine will be available to keep it from going on as long as the 1918 flu, but who knows.
That cruise ship story sounds awful, I guess there are few worse incubators for this thing than a cruise ship.
I agree this virus is likely to come in waves, one hope is that a vaccine will be available to keep it from going on as long as the 1918 flu, but who knows.
That cruise ship story sounds awful, I guess there are few worse incubators for this thing than a cruise ship.
Oh dear Cate. really sorry to hear that. I hope things work out OK.
