Charlene Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 Well, we're not supposed to get out of the 30's all day today. I guess our autumn is done, fini, gone Could be worse, I guess, since Northern Ohio & Pennsylvania along with Western New York are getting lake effect snows (UGH!). Driving back from Pittsburgh (in the rain, of course) the mountains were gorgeous -- looked like they were covered with fluffy patchwork quilts. Saturday was terrific -- not a cloud in the sky, no wind, beautiful. Of course, one of the BASE jumpers at Bridge Day (Saturday) died when his 'chute didn't open until it was about 20' from the river (it's a 880' drop) and that was unfortunate. He was 66 years old and apparently one of the originators of BASE jumping. Sad story -- they pulled him out almost immediately (one of the whitewater outfitters does the rescues), but apparently the fall killed him 'cause he was gone when they got to him. Skydiving of any sort doesn't appeal to me -- but as I get older, risk taking is less tempting. Plus, let me tell you, that river is cold in August -- can just imagine how nasty it would be to land in that water in October. That's all my news -- sorry I'm pretty dull Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 as I get older, risk taking is less tempting. Au contraire, as we get older sometimes just getting up in the morning involves risk! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakyshaky Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 I am still waiting for it to get out of the 80's and 90's here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPCullen Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 We had a low last night of 44 degrees. Our high today is projected to be in the upper 50s, around 58. They say it is going down to 33 tonight, and high again tomorrow in the 50s. But the sun's out, so that's OK with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heidiiiii Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 We had thunderstorms last night here in CT. It is in the lower 50s this morning. Very nice. Not too hot, not too cold...just right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJEP Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 It is suppose to be in the 50's here near Boston, MA. I find it a bit cold for my liking. I finally got around to posting the pictures of the leave changes in NE as my first album. Autumn in NE Carrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heidiiiii Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 I will add it for you.. CJEP Fall photos They look great by the way.. I have to get the camera out and take some pics of my area before all the leaves fall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 Thanks for the beautiful photos! It's going to be in the mid-80's here today. Yuk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlene Posted October 23, 2006 Author Share Posted October 23, 2006 Au contraire, as we get older sometimes just getting up in the morning involves risk! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annette Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 Well, we're not supposed to get out of the 30's all day today. They are saying it's going reach 40 here, maybe. Chris thought I was nuts when we were waiting for the bus this morning, but then he finally seen it, it was snow flurries , not many and you had to stare at the truck to watch them hit but it was still snow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfire Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 Well it is 37.8 windy and wet here. The furkids bounced out turned around and looked at me and bounced back in. I guess I will have to get their coats out although Molly looks like a barrel on stilts and will not move in hers for the first few times she wears hers. then it is boot time. sigh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlene Posted October 23, 2006 Author Share Posted October 23, 2006 I guess I will have to get their coats out although Molly looks like a barrel on stilts and will not move in hers for the first few times she wears hers. then it is boot time. sigh. Please do get a pic of her -- Love dressed up doggies and I'll bet they look adorable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovecats Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Au contraire, as we get older sometimes just getting up in the morning involves risk! *snicker* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuttiwebgal Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 milo was very happy to see the sweaters come out of hiding. he is a very cold puppy these days. and it makes the arthritis act up. so this week he has to have his meds refilled and Im thinking on getting him some of those pet steps? with use of only one back leg its hard for him to jump up to his favorite seats. he hates winter...right now he has a nice spot in front of the space heater. nutti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlene Posted October 24, 2006 Author Share Posted October 24, 2006 milo was very happy to see the sweaters come out of hiding. he is a very cold puppy these days. and it makes the arthritis act up. so this week he has to have his meds refilled and Im thinking on getting him some of those pet steps? with use of only one back leg its hard for him to jump up to his favorite seats. he hates winter...right now he has a nice spot in front of the space heater. nutti Those steps might be just the ticket for him -- arthritis and a bum leg, too, he'd probably really appreciate his own little stairway. Thought I'd get some for Callie last year -- turned out she had a pulled muscle, not hip dysplasia (sp?) -- but she was way toooo big (70 lbs) and the steps were waaay tooooo small Didn't I see somewhere where they have arthritis meds for dogs now? Is Milo on those? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuzyQ Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Boy it was chilly here today. We had snow in the mountains. Ugh I am not ready for winter!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heidiiiii Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 I have a dog sweater question...What do you buy and how do you get your male dogs to NOT pee on their sweaters? Okay I know gross question, but I cant keep changing Ty`s sweater everytime he has to go. Am I buying the wrong kind? I have gotten the ones that cover the belly too and I have gotten the kind with the strap around the belly. I have seen the ones that are like a cape but i wonder if that even keeps the dog warm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPCullen Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 And we woke up to a lovely 28 degrees here this morn. Our high is projected to be 51, but there is a slight wind which gives a chill factor, so 51 will feel more like 45 or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlene Posted October 24, 2006 Author Share Posted October 24, 2006 I have a dog sweater question...What do you buy and how do you get your male dogs to NOT pee on their sweaters? Since all my dogs have been ladies, I haven't a clue, but my oh my what discussions we have! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakyshaky Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 44 this morning! Yipeee. Too bad it is just a cold front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted October 28, 2006 Share Posted October 28, 2006 What do you buy and how do you get your male dogs to NOT pee on their sweaters?When my DM died we inherited her nasty toy poodle no one else wanted (found out why pretty quick, too!). The miserable mutt had lived his whole life in FL & at the time we lived in OH with its "lake effect" snows, so I knit him a sweater that covered his back and sides and the front part, only knit two leg openings for his front legs and for a few inches of his lower chest. He didn't pee on it. oh my what discussions we have! That we do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heidiiiii Posted October 28, 2006 Share Posted October 28, 2006 Thank you Holly! I know it was a weird question that took ppl aback, but I needed to know! I saw patterns for dog clothes, and since I am all finished with Halloween costumes and the sewing stuff is still out, I might as well sew him a couture wardrobe...minus the belly coverage.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfire Posted October 28, 2006 Share Posted October 28, 2006 Regarding meds. One thing we found really helped our old fella was glyncosimen (SP?) with chondroiten (SP?). He was a boxer age 8 at the time and with really bad arth and stiffness in his hindquarters. It takes about 4 to 6 weeks to kick in but it really made a difference and for the last two years of his life he was like a pup, playful and could jump in and out of the car really well. It made a big difference in his quality of life. We now have our female boxer on it as she has hip problems and stiffness. You can get the stuff at any of the pet stores or at Walmart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlene Posted October 28, 2006 Author Share Posted October 28, 2006 Regarding meds. One thing we found really helped our old fella was glyncosimen (SP?) with chondroiten (SP?). He was a boxer age 8 at the time and with really bad arth and stiffness in his hindquarters. It takes about 4 to 6 weeks to kick in but it really made a difference and for the last two years of his life he was like a pup, playful and could jump in and out of the car really well. It made a big difference in his quality of life. We now have our female boxer on it as she has hip problems and stiffness. You can get the stuff at any of the pet stores or at Walmart. That's great info -- Our dog is a mixed lab (sorta an All-American Girl :lol: ) and having had large dogs in the past, I know that arthritis almost invariably sets in, although she's still pretty young at 4. I'd heard that there were meds that would help them out & I'm gonna file this away for the future, just in case Thank you Holly! I know it was a weird question that took ppl aback, but I needed to know! I saw patterns for dog clothes, and since I am all finished with Halloween costumes and the sewing stuff is still out, I might as well sew him a couture wardrobe...minus the belly coverage.. :wub: Did doggie get a costume, too? I've seen patterns for them, but Callie won't do 'dressup' -- she has a "boo, y'all" kerchief, but no costume. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heidiiiii Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 No Tyson is a macho dog (meaning dh wont have it..LOL) He always whips off his capes and hats, so I dont do it anymore. He wants to be dignified when he digs thru the trash! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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