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Bringing our dog to Woofstock this weekend

June 11, 2010 by Tricia

We’re going to have a busy weekend! Tomorrow we plan on going to WoofStock. It’s the largest festival for dogs in North America.

If you’re in the Toronto area and you have a dog or you’re seriously thinking about getting one then this is an event you should not miss. This will be our third year going to WoofStock.

It’s in Downtown Toronto near the St. Lawrence market. They close off part of Front street and 100’s of vendors set up booths on the street. It’s always crowded with people and their dogs and there’s lots of freebies too. Last year we were given several different types of dog treats, dog foods and even dog toys. It’s the only place where I’ve been able to find a certain liver treat that my dog just goes nuts for.

This year I managed to get our Dog Midnight and my name on the Woofstock VIP list. I’ve never been in the VIP lounge, but it sounds good. I guess we’ll get further discounts on some products and might get some VIP swag.

Each year we come away with bags of food, treats and bones for our dog. I also take lots of pictures of my dog and of other peoples dogs – especially if the dogs are dressed in cute outfits.

The only thing I don’t like about Woofstock is that it’s always so crowded and it always seems to be a hot hot day whenever we go. Of course I don’t mind seeing some of the guys with their dogs who have got to be taking a body building supplement or something. All those muscles. Yum.

On Sunday we might go to Luminato to see some performances or live music. Of course everything depends upon the weather – it’s supposed to rain this weekend. Figures – just when we have major plans to be outside most of the weekend too.

What are you doing this weekend? Will I see you at Woofstock?

We finally have new neighbors

June 5, 2010 by Tricia

Well it looks like we finally have peranent new neighbors. Good bye to renters next door – hello new home owners!

The new people arrived at the house next door earlier today to start cleaning up and I suppose to prepare for their move.

I only met the man as the wife was out when we went over to say hello and give them some desserts from a local bakery as a welcome. He seemed nice and my husband had met his wife earlier in the day and said she was nice too … so, so far so good! Fingers crossed anyway!

The man was dressed in a head to toe white suit when I met him … one of those suits you can buy at Home Depot or a similar store for painting or to protect your clothes when you’re doing big jobs. He looked hot and sweaty. Maybe they could market those work suits as a new kind of fat burner because I’m sure that’s what it does!

We didn’t get around to asking the new neighbors when they might be moving in, but we got the feeling it will be soon. That’s good – I hate having an empty house next to us.

Most Shocking!

June 5, 2010 by Tricia

I’m stuck at home today all alone. My husband went out of town to do some work at his parents house and since it’s an overnight visit I got to stay home with our dog.

So … I’m working on the computer and watching TV at the same time. Somehow I stumbled onto a show that I hadn’t seen before “Most Shocking”. I guess the station I’m watching is having a “Most Shocking” marathon or something because the show is playing one episode after another.

In general it’s not my type of show, but I’ll agree it is shocking and since I had nothing better to do today I’d guess I’d have to say I’m finding it fascinating. The show is about dramatic car accidents caught on tape, police chases and of course many many store robberies.

They even showed the liquor store robbery where a guy breaks into the liquor store though the ceiling and then gets trapped in the store. It’s a real dumb criminal story. LOL

I was amazed at the brutality of some of the robberies. Guys jumping counters and beating people over the head with crowbars only to get a small amount of cash, some snacks and in one case, I think, some weight loss drinks. It’s unbelievable.

I think I’ve seen enough brutal accidents and robberies for the day … I think I’ll channel surf and see what else is on – then I’m gone to order some food. Might as well treat myself while the hubbies away.

Now I remember why I hate going to the family doctor

June 2, 2010 by Tricia

I had a physical at my doctors office a couple of weeks ago. My first in a few years! My main doctor is off on medical leave – I’m not sure what’s wrong with her, so I saw her replacement for the first time when I went in for my physical. Not the ideal time to meet a new doctor in my opinion. LOL

Everything seemed to go well with my physical and I liked the new replacement doctor. My husband also saw her as well and liked her too.

Then, last week I got a call. I guess my Cholesterol is off. So I have to go back to see the doctor soon and find out if I need to start treatment for high cholesterol or perhaps low cholesterol. Mine is probably a little high – it has been occasionally in the past, but I mentioned low cholesterol because that’s my husbands problem. His low or good Cholesterol levels are too low and that can be as bad as having high cholesterol too.

I’m being a bad patient though. Before I left the doctors office she armed with with a few requisitions for tests I need to get done before I see her again ie mammogram, pelvic ultrasound (I have endo) and a thyroid ultrasound and I haven’t even booked those appointments yet! ARgh … I’d better get to work on those.

When you go to see your family doctor do you end up with a bunch of follow up tests that you have to do too? I hate it, but I have a tumor in my thyroid and I’m supposed to have an ultrasound and biopsy every 6 months and like I said, I hadn’t had a real physical with my regular doctor for a few years (probably because she saw me so often she didn’t think I need it, duh) so the other tests are important add ons.

My Crohn’s is finally getting a little better

June 2, 2010 by Tricia

I’m feeling awful today. My back is acting up again and so is my stomach or rather my Crohns. It seems when one thing goes wrong for me just about everything else does too.

I do have to admit that my Crohn’s has been a little better lately. I still have some very bad days, but compared to the last few years of mostly all bad days this is better. Maybe it’s finally slowing down.

I’ve been trying a few things like taking a spoonful of drinkable Aloe Vera Gel each day. It tastes awful … kind of like what I think drinking Purell might taste like. Ugh. I’ve also been taking two acidophilus probiotic tablets a day to increase the good bacteria in my intestines. I’ve had several other people with Crohn’s tell me that these two things have helped them quite a bit. So it’s worth a try. I’m also giving irvingia a go as well.

I’ve been sick and stuck at home on medical leave from my work as a nurse in one of Canada’s busiest emergency rooms for 5 years now. It’s about time I started to feel better. I’d like to get back to work if I can, but more importantly I’d just like to feel a lot better.