Made my way to the Neurologist this morning with Miss Violet. We arrived, without much fuss or issue, and were indeed 30 minutes early. So got out, walked her a bit, she did all the necessary doggie things, and of course I cleaned up our own mess. Thanks to the Imperial County of Maryland in which I live, bags are now 5 cents a piece. So I now carry not only the reusable bags but the plastic bags as well. So that was a 5 cent pooper scooper. We won't mention that to Bubba. will we? And when I start to run low - I'll go grocery shopping in VA and stock up.
So walked and good and cold - me and the dog, we head inside. 20 minutes early for the amount of money I figured I was about to drop - they could keep us warm for 20 minutes. In we go, we have to go upstairs - oh groovy -tried the elevator - didn't know the old girl had breaks that worked that well still. OK no elevator - up the stairs by the time we got up there I'm sure the two ladies sitting at the front desk wondered what the heck I was doing! Come on Vi -- no --not down --up --here ---come on girl... yeah first dork of the day - yahoo lucky me. Added to the fact I've got my purse, her on a leash, my coffee mug and my kindle... rube of the day - entered at 8:49 AM. Yeah.
So we filled out a bit of paperwork, Violet sniffed around, and they had these nice big beds laying on the floor. Violet sniffed each to find just the spot she wanted, started to hound wound and every tech, admin and nurse came out to fuss over her. "oh sweet girl, sweet puppy" - cannot complain about the service or staff there! So finally we are brought into an exam room and -- oh look another big bed. Violet did not hesitate. We reviewed her wide and varied medial history - only to find out the event of 2010 they transcribed as 2011 - makes a difference. So we re-reviewed her medical history - by now pampered pup has found her spot and is laying down on the giant pillow and for the moment is content. OK so met nurse, now Doctor, and her trusty resident, they take Violet for her exam. I break out the Kindle and sit. They return Violet and team and tell me - well.... she has some Neurological issues - but nothing that isn't truly old age. The doctor didn't want to run a lot of invasive, expensive tests when she thought the anemia was the bigger issue. And Exhale - no MRI, no putting her under, no major bills - for this. OK then. Checked out for the low low price of $275. Headed home, back via the Historic White's Ferry - a very nice ride home for several reasons. First, the doc didn't think this was all in her head (har har) and the weather was warm, and there were 2 cars on the ferry and I got to chat up the ticket taker guy. Likes days like today - hated yesterday, spitting snow, grey and cold... I imagine life for him in January and February aren't much fun... but April and May must be glorious!
Digressing yes I know.
Talked to OUR Vet as I pulled into the parking lot for lunch - I got Chipole for lunch - sue me - I haven't had one in forever and well there was stress and yes it is wrong to eat in response to that... whatever. I had a big lunch, now I will make a casserole for dinner and it will warm over just fine when Bubba finally decides to wander home... its the end of year accounting and life is got good for Bubba - so we say OK fine and figure we'll see him in March - maybe April. Like it's that big of an impact on my life. Any -way... so next plan of action is make an appointment with the other specialist our Vet has been talking to, which I have done, and it will be a dash from work to that appointment. What fun! I have spent my afternoon, on the computer, checked company email, finished a few things putzed, blogged, and then figured when the cleaning lady was done I'd be a vegetable for a bit and wonder what to do with my evening. I supposed I could get my Rainbow Girls Paperwork done - and frankly it's not a bad idea. That way it's done and I can tuck it away and Bubba won't spend 30 minutes whining at me about "lodge crap".
Ok I have to go order Bubba some new cell phone covers.... third or fourth one in however - I've had one. And I have got to get this box of stuff mailed to my sister and return the sweater my mother-in-law bought me... although I do believe she has never looked at me... I have - well a chest - and there are a lot of garments that don't fit well-- including almost everything she's ever bought me... ah well.
I may find something entertaining to share with the world later - but then again why start now eh?
Stay warm.
*hugs* for Violet!
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