We call Molly, Molly Moo at times, when she's being a good girl. When she is digging in amongst the insulation in the attic, I can't repeat what dh calls her...LOL
Anyhow, we came to the end of another batch of pills on Sunday; and as Molly has started to chew and scratch as we started weaning her off the pills, I put a call into the vet to see what the next plan of action is. She called me back on the weekend, and as we can't afford the allergy test at the moment, she came up with another suggestion that she thought would be cheaper............
I agreed to pick up some paperwork on the medication and she told me there was a rebate on a pack of pills when I bought four packs. So Monday I go and pick up the info, and said to the receptionist I would get back to them. The pills are called Atopica, and for the first 30 days I would give Molly 1 x 100mg pill per day. Then I could cut it back to one every other day. Sounds good so far right?
I hope you're sitting down, and DON'T TAKE A DRINK!!! So the cost of this, $127.50 per pack of pills, and how many pills in the pack........15 So for the first month it would cost us $255, then $127.50 per month after than. Then I guess they will be charging me $65 for the cost of visiting the vet on top of that, as that is the only way we can get them. Now how this dear vet thinks this will be cheaper for us I do not know??? Just a reminder the allergy test was going to cost us $390.03.
So unless someone else has an idea I think we will watch Molly for the next week or two and then try and figure out another option. We truly cannot afford for her to be on those pills forever more. One thing we do know is that food wise she is fine on the vegetarian food, and we don't think its a food allergy.
In this post's comments Gaynor suggested using Pyriton, however we cannot get that over here. Also Janny suggested prednison, I haven't heard anything good about that drug, so don't want to use that if I don't have too. I'll keep you updated on what happens next.
On Tuesday I went Christmas shopping. I got the main shopping done, just made a list and got on with it. I still have a bit to do, but at least I have got the main stuff done. For the British readers, have any of you ordered from Marks and Sparks online? If so how fast do things arrive? I want to order a couple of things to be delivered in Britain, and I wasn't sure how soon to do it for Christmas. Also I had a look at the Tesco site, but couldn't see where I could order a gift card.........am I blind and just can't see it?
Due to me being out shopping for most of the day, I apologise if I didn't visit your blog on Tuesday, its a time issue thingy!!! When I did get back from shopping I had to hoover up all the cluster flies and ladybugs. We have had some super weather these past few days, but its brought out the cluster flies and ladybugs in droves. To the point I am fed up to the back teeth of being bitten by the ladybugs, they seem to love my neck; being dive bombed by the flies on a night while I am watching tv. I have also decided some of these cluster flies have suction cups on their feet, as even the hoover is struggling to suck them off the windows.
I wanted to thank you to Kim for this comment yesterday:
What a lovely blog. I just dropped in when googling for recipes for fabric softener, but I love your recipes, outlook, and sense of humor. Plan to come back and read blog in its entirety. You are now on my favorites list. Kim U. - USA
Oh and finally, google.ca has had Sesame Street characters amongst their Google logo this past week. Did they do the same worldwide to celebrate Sesame Street's 40th birthday?
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Happy Birthday to DD today
It's our baby's birthday today, she is 24 years of age at 7:30am British time. Yes she was born in Penrith Hospital in Cumbria. She was lucky she wasn't born at home, as if a slate hadn't fallen off the roof, goodness knows what would have happened.
It was a stormy night and a slate fell off the roof around 3:30am, which woke us up, and that was when I discovered I was in labour. So we get packed up and drop of ds at my mam's and step-father's. Who when put into bed with them promptly threw up; mind you grandchild's vomit, isn't the same as adults or children's vomit now is it!!
We probably arrived at the hospital by 5am, and I had dd at 7:30am, just in time for breakfast!! It was an easy birth with no medication needed. Mind you dd made up for it as a baby; she was on solids at 6 weeks; walked at 9 1/2 months, never slept through until she was at least four to five years of age. However she is a joy to be around, and is a very productive adult and both me and her dad are so very proud of her and all her accomplishments.
Mind you I shouldn't have said it was an easy birth, as you can use the fact that you went through hours and hours of pain to give birth to them, when they are being pain in the butt whining teenagers. I think it is a mother's duty to put them on a guilt trip about how much you went through to give birth to them!! I think it's the least we can do, for all we have to put up with!!
I rang her at work yesterday to tell her it was one more sleep until her birthday, as she loves her birthday and gets really excited when its Christmas. Her excitement rubs off on you which is so nice.
Last year we got her the Coach bag, see this post this year we gave her money and she is going to put it towards this Samsara bag. I prefer the Coach bag, but I do like how they are donating a portion of the proceeds of this product to charity. Dd is a big fan of Matt and Nat bags, which the Samsara is a line of.
My step-mother took a photo of Molly on the weekend which I thought was nice. I will update you all tomorrow on Molly, as the saga continues.
I also wanted to say thank you again for all your lovely comments!!!
(Miss L. everytime I try to go to your blog it takes me to a bingo site (spam))
It was a stormy night and a slate fell off the roof around 3:30am, which woke us up, and that was when I discovered I was in labour. So we get packed up and drop of ds at my mam's and step-father's. Who when put into bed with them promptly threw up; mind you grandchild's vomit, isn't the same as adults or children's vomit now is it!!
We probably arrived at the hospital by 5am, and I had dd at 7:30am, just in time for breakfast!! It was an easy birth with no medication needed. Mind you dd made up for it as a baby; she was on solids at 6 weeks; walked at 9 1/2 months, never slept through until she was at least four to five years of age. However she is a joy to be around, and is a very productive adult and both me and her dad are so very proud of her and all her accomplishments.
Mind you I shouldn't have said it was an easy birth, as you can use the fact that you went through hours and hours of pain to give birth to them, when they are being pain in the butt whining teenagers. I think it is a mother's duty to put them on a guilt trip about how much you went through to give birth to them!! I think it's the least we can do, for all we have to put up with!!
I rang her at work yesterday to tell her it was one more sleep until her birthday, as she loves her birthday and gets really excited when its Christmas. Her excitement rubs off on you which is so nice.
Last year we got her the Coach bag, see this post this year we gave her money and she is going to put it towards this Samsara bag. I prefer the Coach bag, but I do like how they are donating a portion of the proceeds of this product to charity. Dd is a big fan of Matt and Nat bags, which the Samsara is a line of.
My step-mother took a photo of Molly on the weekend which I thought was nice. I will update you all tomorrow on Molly, as the saga continues.
I also wanted to say thank you again for all your lovely comments!!!(Miss L. everytime I try to go to your blog it takes me to a bingo site (spam))
Monday, November 9, 2009
A big, big thank you........
for all your comments to yesterdays post. As a thank you I am going to do a link back to everyone who posted yesterday, and that way, maybe we could all find time to pop by everyone's blogs a say a quick hello.
I will post in the order of when they commented.
Lou's Mum - be warned if you love chocolate, there is a great recipe for egg less chocolate muffins!
Connie Walsh - is a fellow Canadian with not one, but four blogs!!
Caroline's Blog The Simple Things has a great post on a Mincer she picked up at a Thrift Store.
Toria - is having a problem with snails, I wasn't much help, maybe you have some ideas?
Christina Sweden - she has some lovely photos on her blog, reminds me of Canada.
Chris J - pop by her blog and see the lovely painting that she has just done, she is very talented.
Lindsay - another super British lady, always has something interesting to say, despite her saying she's boring!!!
Kirsty, thank you for your comment, you don't have a blog for me to pop by and say hello, so I am saying hello and thank you here!! Gill
Sugar_Mama, another lady who doesn't have a blog, but none the less, I so appreciate you popping by and saying hello, thanks again. Gill
Clippy Mat - a fellow British expat, living not too, to far from me in Southern Ontario, although we haven't met.....YET!!! However the poor thing is from the North East of Britain, whereas I am from the North West, better side of the country......LOL I am only joking Pat, honestly!! Gill
Moonblossom - she has a great blog about how she is reducing her debt, she is an inspiration to all of us.
Carol Harrison - thanks for posting your comment, I really appreciate that (she has no blog). I went to school with a Carol Harrison, are you from Cumbria?
Donna B's blog is called Zookeeping 101 - it's nothing to do with animals, that's all I am going to tell you, it will be so worth your while though popping over to see what she's up to, she a very organized lady!!!
Carolyn - when you pop over to her blog and see the photo of her dd, you are going to say, I have a photo like that somewhere!!!
Amber - you want to see what she made, she is very, very creative.
Evelyn - well she doesn't have a blog, and I know she said she is too busy, but I think she should have one as she has a very interesting job. We "met" on another site we both used to go on, and although we have never "met" in person, I feel as though we would be best friends if we lived closer to one another.........
Cherri-berri's blog features the most adorable photo of a pair of chubby legs, go by and check it out.........
Morgan's Mummy - check out her first sewing project, she's very talented.
Anonymous Mel - thanks for that sweet comment, I appreciate that. If you have a blog where we can visit you let us know.
Elcmae - she has a neat blog of photos and she has a new cell phone, and told her if she figures out how to use it, let me know then maybe she could teach me how to use mine!!!
The Witch - no she's not a witch. She does have a good post on bbq's which I think we can all relate too......
Jenn Jilks - she lives "up the road" from us in a beautiful part of the country, that's locally called Cottage Country. She has a number of blogs, hope you have time to check them all out.
Anonymous said: "You don't reciprocate with comments. I tried leaving comments here, but it was a one way street." My apologies, I have a habit of responding to people's comments on their own blogs. As you don't have a blog, I wouldn't be able to leave you comment. That's no excuse though, I should have commented to you back on my blog, sorry!
LizBeth - she's a fun lady with a lot of good frugal ideas......a joy to read.
Star - she has an interesting blog, and check out her latest book review
Karine - a fellow Canadian who posts on a variety of things.
Scrappy Quilter - I have "known" Carol for a number of years. She is a very talented quilted, who donates quilts she makes to the reservations up north. I feel very blessed to call her a friend.
Cathi - she is one very talented quilter, with two lovely little feline friends she photographs a lot.
Anonymous Lurker in Ontario - thanks for your lovely comment, hope you start a blog soon, so we can all check it out. Gill
GrammyGoo - check out her recipe for beef stew, it looks so good.
Lulu's Missives - thanks for commenting, although I can't access your blog though, as you have to be invited.
Angelsey Allsorts - she has a great variety of posts on her blog, well worth checking out.
Becci - doesn't have a blog, I "know" her from another site, and I made her an apron for an apron swap..........which she hasn't received yet...........I am so sorry, they must have sent it by ship!!
Niki at Rural Writings - her blog is an inspiration, I would love to be able to do half of the things she does. She has an excellent chicken recipe posted at the moment.
Harooney - is another very talented and creative person. She has another giveaway on her site.
Tas - Another talented and creative person. However, she has posted a drool worthy photo on her last post, I mean really drool worthy........how I wished closer!!
Evelyn Howard - check out the stunning photos on her blog.
Peta - another talented and creative lady, check out what she has just knitted, its gorgeous.
chksnowqueen - thanks for your comment, I can't access your blog though, but I appreciate you popping by.
Anonymous - thanks for those lovely comments, wish you had left your name though.
Misty - check out the most gorgeous baby bloomers she has just made, another creative lady....
The Handmaden - I know her from another site, and again a super creative lady
Soft In The Head Blog - complicated life........that's all I can say, oh and Wonder Woman!!
Kim - is a fellow Ontarian, with the cutest little doggie ever Peanut, I know you have another one Kodi, but I have a soft spot for Peanut.
Tanya - has the cutest three little piggies, I like the spotty one the best, see who your favourite is......she is also a fantastic quilter......
Decadent Houswife - A fellow Canadian who lives "just down the road" from me, check out her recipe for No Knead Whole Wheat Egg Buns, just yummy!!
Denise - is a super British lady, transplanted to the States, and is an amazing photographer, check out some of her photos.
Clodagh a.k.a Isra is living in Oman and is one very creative lady, you should check out the childrens kitchen she made, its really nice........
I will post in the order of when they commented.
Lou's Mum - be warned if you love chocolate, there is a great recipe for egg less chocolate muffins!
Connie Walsh - is a fellow Canadian with not one, but four blogs!!
Caroline's Blog The Simple Things has a great post on a Mincer she picked up at a Thrift Store.
Toria - is having a problem with snails, I wasn't much help, maybe you have some ideas?
Christina Sweden - she has some lovely photos on her blog, reminds me of Canada.
Chris J - pop by her blog and see the lovely painting that she has just done, she is very talented.
Lindsay - another super British lady, always has something interesting to say, despite her saying she's boring!!!
Kirsty, thank you for your comment, you don't have a blog for me to pop by and say hello, so I am saying hello and thank you here!! Gill
Sugar_Mama, another lady who doesn't have a blog, but none the less, I so appreciate you popping by and saying hello, thanks again. Gill
Clippy Mat - a fellow British expat, living not too, to far from me in Southern Ontario, although we haven't met.....YET!!! However the poor thing is from the North East of Britain, whereas I am from the North West, better side of the country......LOL I am only joking Pat, honestly!! Gill
Moonblossom - she has a great blog about how she is reducing her debt, she is an inspiration to all of us.
Carol Harrison - thanks for posting your comment, I really appreciate that (she has no blog). I went to school with a Carol Harrison, are you from Cumbria?
Donna B's blog is called Zookeeping 101 - it's nothing to do with animals, that's all I am going to tell you, it will be so worth your while though popping over to see what she's up to, she a very organized lady!!!
Carolyn - when you pop over to her blog and see the photo of her dd, you are going to say, I have a photo like that somewhere!!!
Amber - you want to see what she made, she is very, very creative.
Evelyn - well she doesn't have a blog, and I know she said she is too busy, but I think she should have one as she has a very interesting job. We "met" on another site we both used to go on, and although we have never "met" in person, I feel as though we would be best friends if we lived closer to one another.........
Cherri-berri's blog features the most adorable photo of a pair of chubby legs, go by and check it out.........
Morgan's Mummy - check out her first sewing project, she's very talented.
Anonymous Mel - thanks for that sweet comment, I appreciate that. If you have a blog where we can visit you let us know.
Elcmae - she has a neat blog of photos and she has a new cell phone, and told her if she figures out how to use it, let me know then maybe she could teach me how to use mine!!!
The Witch - no she's not a witch. She does have a good post on bbq's which I think we can all relate too......
Jenn Jilks - she lives "up the road" from us in a beautiful part of the country, that's locally called Cottage Country. She has a number of blogs, hope you have time to check them all out.
Anonymous said: "You don't reciprocate with comments. I tried leaving comments here, but it was a one way street." My apologies, I have a habit of responding to people's comments on their own blogs. As you don't have a blog, I wouldn't be able to leave you comment. That's no excuse though, I should have commented to you back on my blog, sorry!
LizBeth - she's a fun lady with a lot of good frugal ideas......a joy to read.
Star - she has an interesting blog, and check out her latest book review
Karine - a fellow Canadian who posts on a variety of things.
Scrappy Quilter - I have "known" Carol for a number of years. She is a very talented quilted, who donates quilts she makes to the reservations up north. I feel very blessed to call her a friend.
Cathi - she is one very talented quilter, with two lovely little feline friends she photographs a lot.
Anonymous Lurker in Ontario - thanks for your lovely comment, hope you start a blog soon, so we can all check it out. Gill
GrammyGoo - check out her recipe for beef stew, it looks so good.
Lulu's Missives - thanks for commenting, although I can't access your blog though, as you have to be invited.
Angelsey Allsorts - she has a great variety of posts on her blog, well worth checking out.
Becci - doesn't have a blog, I "know" her from another site, and I made her an apron for an apron swap..........which she hasn't received yet...........I am so sorry, they must have sent it by ship!!
Niki at Rural Writings - her blog is an inspiration, I would love to be able to do half of the things she does. She has an excellent chicken recipe posted at the moment.
Harooney - is another very talented and creative person. She has another giveaway on her site.
Tas - Another talented and creative person. However, she has posted a drool worthy photo on her last post, I mean really drool worthy........how I wished closer!!
Evelyn Howard - check out the stunning photos on her blog.
Peta - another talented and creative lady, check out what she has just knitted, its gorgeous.
chksnowqueen - thanks for your comment, I can't access your blog though, but I appreciate you popping by.
Anonymous - thanks for those lovely comments, wish you had left your name though.
Misty - check out the most gorgeous baby bloomers she has just made, another creative lady....
The Handmaden - I know her from another site, and again a super creative lady
Soft In The Head Blog - complicated life........that's all I can say, oh and Wonder Woman!!
Kim - is a fellow Ontarian, with the cutest little doggie ever Peanut, I know you have another one Kodi, but I have a soft spot for Peanut.
Tanya - has the cutest three little piggies, I like the spotty one the best, see who your favourite is......she is also a fantastic quilter......
Decadent Houswife - A fellow Canadian who lives "just down the road" from me, check out her recipe for No Knead Whole Wheat Egg Buns, just yummy!!
Denise - is a super British lady, transplanted to the States, and is an amazing photographer, check out some of her photos.
Clodagh a.k.a Isra is living in Oman and is one very creative lady, you should check out the childrens kitchen she made, its really nice........
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Today's Flower
I love how simple this photo is; another one from the archives.
For more today's flowers photos, please click on this link
So why aren't you commenting.......
I know you're reading my posts, but why won't you comment on them? In case you're wondering, it's for all those people who pop by but don't comment.
I have "comment" envy, I pop over to other people's blogs, and they have 20, or 30 comments per post and I think WOW, if only 20 or 30 people would leave me a comment. Even just a little hi, or what you write is a load of twaddle, or even, I LOVE you're blog...........I know I really am desperate...LOL
I keep thinking to myself, I must be writing about the wrong things, or my blog is just plain boring. Then I wonder how on earth will I "perk" it up, I lead a pretty boring life. I get up, clean up, wash up and cook up, (doesn't make sense, but liked the "up" thing happening there).
Maybe I need to be more creative, or should I move in different circles, to make my life more exciting? Then I suppose that would defeat the purpose of moving to the country for a quieter life now wouldn't it?
I see I am going to have to think about this and try and figure out why no one wants to talk to me? So if you are a "lurker" let me know why you don't comment, I would love to know!!
I have "comment" envy, I pop over to other people's blogs, and they have 20, or 30 comments per post and I think WOW, if only 20 or 30 people would leave me a comment. Even just a little hi, or what you write is a load of twaddle, or even, I LOVE you're blog...........I know I really am desperate...LOL
I keep thinking to myself, I must be writing about the wrong things, or my blog is just plain boring. Then I wonder how on earth will I "perk" it up, I lead a pretty boring life. I get up, clean up, wash up and cook up, (doesn't make sense, but liked the "up" thing happening there).
Maybe I need to be more creative, or should I move in different circles, to make my life more exciting? Then I suppose that would defeat the purpose of moving to the country for a quieter life now wouldn't it?
I see I am going to have to think about this and try and figure out why no one wants to talk to me? So if you are a "lurker" let me know why you don't comment, I would love to know!!
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Still managing to hang out my laundry and Christmas...
despite it being November. I think I have managed to get laundry dry outside right into December over here before. I still haven't purchased a second drying rack for indoors, its something I need to do shortly, as I really want to use the dryer as little as possible, as our hydro bill is too high as it is, without using the electric dryer.
Gave dh a hand with the insulation in the attic. We are getting there and should be finished it within a week or two. This weekend is a total write off, as we are celebrating dd's birthday today (Saturday), although her birthday isn't until the 10th. Then on Sunday dh has to work, so there will be no more work done in the attic this weekend.
My mother called me to say the postal strike is over in Britain, which is good. I should start buying stamps for all the cards. I think I have at least 25 cards to mail to Britain, and probably the same again for Canada, so it's not going to be cheap. Oh and I must remember to to get the photo of the house developed. You know I must write myself a list of what's to do for Christmas, that way I know what's what.
Talking of Christmas isn't it crazy how many Christmas advertisements are already on the television? All the flyers are full of Christmas things, and I am guessing all the stores are full of Christmas things as well. I haven't been to a mall in a while so haven't been shopping. No wonder we get "Christmased out" by the time Christmas actually arrives......
Gave dh a hand with the insulation in the attic. We are getting there and should be finished it within a week or two. This weekend is a total write off, as we are celebrating dd's birthday today (Saturday), although her birthday isn't until the 10th. Then on Sunday dh has to work, so there will be no more work done in the attic this weekend.
My mother called me to say the postal strike is over in Britain, which is good. I should start buying stamps for all the cards. I think I have at least 25 cards to mail to Britain, and probably the same again for Canada, so it's not going to be cheap. Oh and I must remember to to get the photo of the house developed. You know I must write myself a list of what's to do for Christmas, that way I know what's what.
Talking of Christmas isn't it crazy how many Christmas advertisements are already on the television? All the flyers are full of Christmas things, and I am guessing all the stores are full of Christmas things as well. I haven't been to a mall in a while so haven't been shopping. No wonder we get "Christmased out" by the time Christmas actually arrives......
Friday, November 6, 2009
Those bloody mice are back!!!!!
First my apologies for the strong language, but I think its needed at the moment. I mean just when I think they have gone for good, up pops another one. So out came the marigolds (rubber gloves) on Thursday to dispose of another googly eyed rodent; and we all know there are bound to be more of the little devils!!
I have no idea where they are getting in, as I thought we had blocked up all the holes in the basement windows. Now I was mentioning this to my dad and he said, "well you should take a black light down the basement and then you will be able to see the mouse pee, as it will glow yellow in the dark, and that way you'll know where they are coming in at."
Huh, I am thinking, how on earth does he know this?
Then my dad say's, "I saw it on National Geographic, or one of those types of shows."
I must say that makes me feel a bit better, as I thought he was having me on.
However later on I am thinking about this conversation and had a couple of thoughts. Like what sort of person wakes up in the morning and thinks to himself, today I am going to figure out a way of finding mouse pee in the dark? Also what would the benefit of finding mouse pee in the dark be? If anyone would care to enlighten me, please feel free!!!
I had to pop into town on Thursday as my knee is playing up. I am finding it feels worse when its cold and wet. I just take a liquid ibuprofen, and confirmed with the pharmacist that was as good as anything to take for the pain. I have a funny feeling this knee will end up being a bigger problem the older I get?
I have no idea where they are getting in, as I thought we had blocked up all the holes in the basement windows. Now I was mentioning this to my dad and he said, "well you should take a black light down the basement and then you will be able to see the mouse pee, as it will glow yellow in the dark, and that way you'll know where they are coming in at."
Huh, I am thinking, how on earth does he know this?
Then my dad say's, "I saw it on National Geographic, or one of those types of shows."
I must say that makes me feel a bit better, as I thought he was having me on.
However later on I am thinking about this conversation and had a couple of thoughts. Like what sort of person wakes up in the morning and thinks to himself, today I am going to figure out a way of finding mouse pee in the dark? Also what would the benefit of finding mouse pee in the dark be? If anyone would care to enlighten me, please feel free!!!
I had to pop into town on Thursday as my knee is playing up. I am finding it feels worse when its cold and wet. I just take a liquid ibuprofen, and confirmed with the pharmacist that was as good as anything to take for the pain. I have a funny feeling this knee will end up being a bigger problem the older I get?
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