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I was watching the news segment while the reporter was standing at the location of the camera  and the camera is actually pretty far away (at least a few miles) so it is difficult to judge how far the tree is.

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The volcano activity is so interesting. I’ve been so busy I haven’t followed the story as closely as I otherwise would be. Preparing for a visit from my fairly judgmental mom and sister, so I’ve been catching up on my house cleaning and yard work. After they arrive the three of us make a girls (were 49, 53 and 78) weekend/annual pilgrimage to a small, beautiful valley surrounded by mountains in Wyoming where we decorate the graves of our ancestors. On both my mom and dads side they were early 1880s settlers to the valley and all stayed for generations, both parents are from there. My parents left but I returned to spend the summers with Grandma.  We couldn’t do all of our relatives graves, that would be too many to organize but we do all of the direct ancestors and have adopted many of the neglected relatives graves that no one decorates, like the children with no decendants etc. Or ones who’s stories speak to us. There are two sisters who are great,great aunts, Olivia and Pearl, they drowned in a river while crossing in a wagon team. Their simple stones were placed at the foot of a (now) large tree and have become part of the roots. Of course we have to decorate those! These graves have been decorated every year since the 1880s, we won’t be the ones to break the tradition if at all possible but I’m afraid we’ll be the last generation to do so. We decorate about 25 graves. We arrive Friday, get settled, then laying the arrangements out early Saturday and picking them up Tuesday afternoon. Then we have to organize them and dry them (there will always be several rainstorms while we’re there) in front of the fireplace or with hair dryers before storing them away for the year. My uncle who lives locally let’s us store them in his garage for the year. Each arrangement is in its own labeled, clear Rubbermaid container. We also do general upkeep and cleaning of the headstones so there is a big Rubbermaid full of supplies for that. It’s actually quite a production lol.  My uncle will make us a dinner of fresh caught fish from Yellowstone Lake and fried spuds. Other than that all meals are eaten out and my Mom puts us up in a nice mountain style log condo. It’s a fun time and a nice break from home, although usually carries some emotional episodes as well. I’m not sure how many more times my Mom will be up for doing this, so I try to appreciate every minute. We come home Wednesday and they usually stay with us a few more days to see my kids and then my sister goes back to L.A. and my Mom to Scottsdale.  

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3 hours ago, Mid-life madness said:

@WyckedWood What a neat tradition. Thank you for sharing.

 

3 hours ago, NellBell said:

This really is such a nice story . I hope it carries on in some way in the future for your family. 

Yes, indeed. What lovely memories you have of it.

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I haven't been around a lot lately.. One of my furbabies has been having some neurological problems so I've been spending my limited time off work tending to him. We just found out yesterday that he has an inoperable 6 centimeter spinal cord tumour. It's quite aggressive and not a cancer that is responsive to chemo.. so his time left with us is limited to how much time we can make him pain free and keep him mobile. Then we will have to make that toughest of journeys.. Hubs and I have no kids so our dogs are everything to us. I shouldn't have favourites but Wrigley is special.. he is such a good boy, so happy and full of life.. he's a mutt and just turned 10. I know they can't live forever but he's always been so active and puppy like, I really though he'd make it into the mid teens. This thing has just come out of the blue and cut him down early. It feels so unfair... but that's life isn't it. I see lots of hamburgers and barbeque chicken, small walks, if he's up to it and sunning himself on the grass in his limited future. :cry:

The worst part is that he was a serial tail wagger and he's already lost function, so he has wagged his last wag... Strangely this is the thing that is really killing me.. Is there anything sadder than a dog that can't wag his tail? :( Love this boy so much!

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5 minutes ago, Samusa said:

I see lots of hamburgers and barbeque chicken, small walks, if he's up to it and sunning himself on the grass in his limited future.

:cry:  I am so, so sorry to hear about Wrigley.  It is so hard to lose a beloved pet.  It is wonderful that he has such caring parents that will make his last days the best they could possibly be.  He looks like a very, very sweet boy.  ((((((Hugs)))))))

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On 5/22/2018, 2:26:11, KathieB said:

Becoming hysterical when one thinks a child is stepping off a ledge is a prerogative of motherhood. She'll come around when you come out the other side of this period of your life. Nothing ventured, nothing gained, eh? Go for it. :) 

Thanks, but I think she's mainly worried because she thinks she'll have to pick up the financial pieces if this doesn't work out. We're not a very close family at all.

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41 minutes ago, Samusa said:

I haven't been around a lot lately.. One of my furbabies has been having some neurological problems so I've been spending my limited time off work tending to him. We just found out yesterday that he has an inoperable 6 centimeter spinal cord tumour. It's quite aggressive and not a cancer that is responsive to chemo.. so his time left with us is limited to how much time we can make him pain free and keep him mobile. Then we will have to make that toughest of journeys.. Hubs and I have no kids so our dogs are everything to us. I shouldn't have favourites but Wrigley is special.. he is such a good boy, so happy and full of life.. he's a mutt and just turned 10. I know they can't live forever but he's always been so active and puppy like, I really though he'd make it into the mid teens. This thing has just come out of the blue and cut him down early. It feels so unfair... but that's life isn't it. I see lots of hamburgers and barbeque chicken, small walks, if he's up to it and sunning himself on the grass in his limited future. :cry:

The worst part is that he was a serial tail wagger and he's already lost function, so he has wagged his last wag... Strangely this is the thing that is really killing me.. Is there anything sadder than a dog that can't wag his tail? :( Love this boy so much!

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41 minutes ago, Samusa said:

I haven't been around a lot lately.. One of my furbabies has been having some neurological problems so I've been spending my limited time off work tending to him. We just found out yesterday that he has an inoperable 6 centimeter spinal cord tumour. It's quite aggressive and not a cancer that is responsive to chemo.. so his time left with us is limited to how much time we can make him pain free and keep him mobile. Then we will have to make that toughest of journeys.. Hubs and I have no kids so our dogs are everything to us. I shouldn't have favourites but Wrigley is special.. he is such a good boy, so happy and full of life.. he's a mutt and just turned 10. I know they can't live forever but he's always been so active and puppy like, I really though he'd make it into the mid teens. This thing has just come out of the blue and cut him down early. It feels so unfair... but that's life isn't it. I see lots of hamburgers and barbeque chicken, small walks, if he's up to it and sunning himself on the grass in his limited future. :cry:

The worst part is that he was a serial tail wagger and he's already lost function, so he has wagged his last wag... Strangely this is the thing that is really killing me.. Is there anything sadder than a dog that can't wag his tail? :( Love this boy so much!

 

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Oh Samantha, this breaks my heart, it is so sad when it's time for them to go. Wrigley has such a sweet face. You must remember that in dog's minds there is no time, it's just one great day after another great day when they have people such as yourself who love them and care for them. My last dog, a sweet 16 year-old Goldie called Luna had neurological problems too. I always thought I would 'know' when it was time to let her go but in reality it is so hard. I didn't want her to live in suffering but I didn't want to deprive her of one last good day... But the time came and after a weekend of long (ish) walks, many fishies (her fav) and burgers, it was time to go to the bridge. She was her same sweet self till her last breath and I think she had the best life a dog could wish for. Ten years is too short but it's a good age - it's not the length of life but the quality which matters.

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Janet

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So sad...my heart goes out to you Sam.  Wrigley looks quite a bit like my baby, I can see his zest for life in his eyes.  Although its been atleast 8 yrs the memory is still fresh from my loss, it was soo sudden.  Came home from work and he wasnt acting right, 3 hours later he was gone (ruptured cyst).   I’ve missed you around here too, take care and treasure your time left with Wrigley.  

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Sam- how blessed you've been to be his fur Mom!  I still remember remember my first dog, Sonny, a mischievous Jack Russel mix that tolerated my putting make up on her and dressing her up like a bride!  I was 7 when I got her and 23 when I had to hold her as she took her last breath.  Give Wrigley all the love and cheeseburgers you can and cherish each moment...thank you for giving Wrigley a great life and thank you to Wrigley for being in yours.  Big Hugs....

 

 

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28 minutes ago, Sable said:

Here is the backstory behind the volcano camera. It’s one mile from the fissure.

https://www-m.cnn.com/2018/05/23/us/lava-cam-volcano-hawaii-trnd/index.html

It was nice of the resident to volunteer his house, but I hope that cameraman has time to get out if things change.

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Well I haven't been around much the last week or two as I've been so busy.  This next two weeks are even more crazy busy.  Tonight my son is being awarded his Chief Scout (the highest scouting award they can earn at this age in NZ).  I've organised the evening so looking forward to it being over and done with.  Then 16th bday party for son on Saturday - and sleepover.  His real birthday is Tuesday.  Then daughter's friends coming up on next Friday for two nights from other cities.  So have to pick them up from the airport and entertain them till 4pm.  Then it's drinks at work for daughter's 18th birthday (18 is legal drinking age in NZ).  Then her real bday is next Saturday.  Then a car show on the Sunday!  Luckily the friends go home Sunday pm and Monday is a public holiday!  I think we'll all appreciate that.  Then my bday a few days later - although nothing much going on for that.  So I'll be back around and involved after all of this stuff!!!  Hope everyone is well - good luck Jeannine and hope you're feeling better Holly!!!  xx

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10 hours ago, Debsrand56 said:

:cry:  I am so, so sorry to hear about Wrigley.  It is so hard to lose a beloved pet.  It is wonderful that he has such caring parents that will make his last days the best they could possibly be.  He looks like a very, very sweet boy.  ((((((Hugs)))))))

Thanks Debs.. I intend to make his last days the best they can be, but last night and this morning before we picked him up from the specialist I cried so hard and long I gave myself a raging headache and after we picked him up I had to "take to my bed" in a very victorian manner.. lol.. He seemed alert and interested on the ride home.. but we are having some bathroom issues which aren't fun for him or me... That may be a side effect of the anesthesia for his MRI though.. here's hoping that resolves, for a little while at least. He's got quite the pill regime, with the aim to keep him happy and comfortable and he had barbeque chicken, rice and veggies for dinner.. he scoffed it, so no loss of appetite yet.. which made me grin like this :D 

10 hours ago, havanaholly said:

Oh, Sam, I'm so sorry to hear about your fur baby.  Give him a cuddle from me.

Thanks Holly.. he is getting lots of cuddles.. and one from you too. :) 

10 hours ago, Mid-life madness said:

@Samusa (((Hugs))) I am so sorry Sam.

Thanks Carrie <3

10 hours ago, rodentraiser said:

Give him a hug from me, too. My guy had to be put down almost 30 years ago and I still miss the heck out of him. Losing a furbaby is so hard.

They just wiggle their way into your heart and never leave don't they. 1 hug from Kelly delivered. :) 

10 hours ago, WestPaces said:

Oh Samantha, this breaks my heart, it is so sad when it's time for them to go. Wrigley has such a sweet face. You must remember that in dog's minds there is no time, it's just one great day after another great day when they have people such as yourself who love them and care for them. My last dog, a sweet 16 year-old Goldie called Luna had neurological problems too. I always thought I would 'know' when it was time to let her go but in reality it is so hard. I didn't want her to live in suffering but I didn't want to deprive her of one last good day... But the time came and after a weekend of long (ish) walks, many fishies (her fav) and burgers, it was time to go to the bridge. She was her same sweet self till her last breath and I think she had the best life a dog could wish for. Ten years is too short but it's a good age - it's not the length of life but the quality which matters.

Hugs

Janet

Janet, you have made me feel so much better with this post. One great day at a time is exactly what I needed to here. I have a tendency to humanise my fur family but you are right.. for them it's just living in the moment.. I needed to here that! Thank you! So sorry about Luna, sounds like she lived a long and full life with you though.. She had many, many great days! 

9 hours ago, NellBell said:

I must say Samusa I have missed you . I'm so sorry it's for something this painful . I can't imagine losing one of my fur babies . Big HUGS to you.

Thanks Nell, I always miss people when they seem to disappear for a while, I thought I'd better check in. :) 

8 hours ago, Keifer said:

So sad...my heart goes out to you Sam.  Wrigley looks quite a bit like my baby, I can see his zest for life in his eyes.  Although its been atleast 8 yrs the memory is still fresh from my loss, it was soo sudden.  Came home from work and he wasnt acting right, 3 hours later he was gone (ruptured cyst).   I’ve missed you around here too, take care and treasure your time left with Wrigley.  

Thanks Keith.. They never leave you and those sudden losses are the worst.. Our GSD had a similar event to your baby. His spleen ruptured (from a tumour we didn't know he had and that had no symptoms). We rushed him to the emergency vets and they stabilized him, but their was nothing they could do. We had to send him to the bridge within days, it was awful and so shocking.. I can't even imagine only getting 3 hours to process what was happening. 

8 hours ago, thriftymini said:

Samantha, So sorry about your furbaby.  I know how difficult it is to see the decline in the health of a loved member of your family.  

Thanks so much Christine.. It is just so hard isn't it.

7 hours ago, Qubanqtee said:

Sam- how blessed you've been to be his fur Mom!  I still remember remember my first dog, Sonny, a mischievous Jack Russel mix that tolerated my putting make up on her and dressing her up like a bride!  I was 7 when I got her and 23 when I had to hold her as she took her last breath.  Give Wrigley all the love and cheeseburgers you can and cherish each moment...thank you for giving Wrigley a great life and thank you to Wrigley for being in yours.  Big Hugs....

 

 

Thanks Susie :) You are right of course.. I am so blessed and lucky to have had this little sweet soul come into our lives. I hope he has had a great life.. I always have regrets at times like this.. did he get enough rides in the car, did he get enough walks, trips to the dog park.. etc.. Was there time for more??? Silly I know but it happens every time we lose one. Sonny sounds wonderful.. I had a chihuahua when I was a child and I dressed him up in baby clothes and pushed him around in a pram.. lol.. he took it like a trouper. :)  

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1 hour ago, Samusa said:

I am so blessed and lucky to have had this little sweet soul come into our lives. I hope he has had a great life.. I always have regrets at times like this.. did he get enough rides in the car, did he get enough walks, trips to the dog park.. etc.

I am more than certain that your "dog" members have been treated royally since day one! I am using the word dog but it goes way beyond that. They are family. You can tell by the number of replies to your post how important they are. A vet explained to me once what Janet so beautifully posted. That did provide comfort and a new perspective. I and many others feel the pain that you are going through. You will give to and provide to beautiful Wrigley exactly what he needs. But don't forget to take care of you too.

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Rebecca, I was exhausted just reading your upcoming schedule.  Thank you, the site has scabbed and now I'm just waiting for the promised call about the biopsy results.

It looks like the lava is beginning to top that ridge between the fissure and the house where the camera is set up.

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Sam my heart was breaking for you as I read your post.  Knowing you will be losing your fur baby is never easy. It is heartbreaking. But remember you have given your Wrigley and wonderful and happy life.  Wrigley Knows what it is to be loved. Please know that when it is time to send Wrigley to the bridge he would have known unconditional and never ending love. I truly believe that is one of the greatest gifts we can give our fur babies.  My prayers are with you, your husband and your to adorable and handsome furbaby

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Just a Quick check in as we are on our way home fromItaöy. Started this morning and we are Now at a hotelin Munich for the night and Will be back by late tomorrow night at home.

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8 minutes ago, Anna said:

Just a Quick check in as we are on our way home fromItaöy. Started this morning and we are Now at a hotelin Munich for the night and Will be back by late tomorrow night at home.

Safe travels!

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