Author: Aimee

It was a tumor.

  • Posted on December 16, 2005
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The vet called... they found a tumor in Rio's throat... that was a size of a fist. They removed it, but he said that this kind of tumor can happen with blue-tongued dogs and it is usually really aggressive. We are leaving now to go…
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Jeff’s Sniglet

  • Posted on December 16, 2005
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Jeff emailed this sniglet he made up today:Crapacity (Noun)One's maximum ability to tolerate non-productive or tedious work; as in, "I'm operating at full crapacity; I can't handle any more BS!"I love it! (And I have a low crapacity.)
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She’s a Mystery.

  • Posted on December 16, 2005
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The Vet's bill thus far is $481. (In addition to the $189 we spent two weeks ago).They have no clue what is wrong with her. They have checked out her heart, her liver, her kidneys... checked for anemia, diabetes, infections... Nothing. She is healthy as…
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That was a bad one.

  • Posted on December 16, 2005
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After a fun evening of playing at his school's "Winter Festival," I took Declan home and prepared him for bed. He asked if he could play with his cards instead of reading a book during his breathing treatment. I said that was fine, but then…
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Rio is in the hospital…

  • Posted on December 15, 2005
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Last night she was gasping for air, so Bryan brought her to the Animal ER (at our regular vet's place). Oddly enough the famous vet was there last night so it was quick to get her admitted, and also, they did not charge us since…
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Crying Jag

  • Posted on December 15, 2005
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The kid is driving me nuts with his crying the past few days. I am not sure if he is still overly tired from the trip, or still getting over his cold, or what - but I nearly just lost it on him. I keep…
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Work Holiday Party

  • Posted on December 14, 2005
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We headed out at noon and took everyone from the office to the Denver Aquarium for our holiday party today. With the exception of incredibly slow service (for which they graciously charged me 20% gratuity), the party was really nice. The Aquarium has recently been…
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