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I had the opportunity to visit with Southyard today. We talked extensively about WWII and Southyards life. It was my pleasure to spend time with you Southyard, I hope we have the chance to do it again in the future.
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« Reply #1 on: October 16, 2008, 01:50:32 PM » |
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 That's so cool that you got to meet!
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« Reply #2 on: October 16, 2008, 02:35:51 PM » |
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Sluff..how wonderful you are...great of you to meet up with southyard.
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« Reply #3 on: October 16, 2008, 02:44:55 PM » |
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That's terrific Sluff. I'm so glad you went and met him and now he really knows how much we all care. Thanks Sluff and also for the photos.  |
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Pyelonephritis (began at 8 mos old)
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Haemo-dialysis, self care unit June 2008
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Living donor transplant (sister-in law Kathy) Feb. 2009
First failed kidney transplant removed Apr. 2009
Second trx doing great so far...all lab values in normal ranges
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« Reply #4 on: October 16, 2008, 02:47:12 PM » |
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Hoss - you're simply the best; better than all the rest!
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« Reply #5 on: October 16, 2008, 02:48:24 PM » |
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« Reply #6 on: October 16, 2008, 03:06:45 PM » |
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I was just going to say that Southyard's dog looks just like Cujo. You're a good leader, Sluff.
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« Reply #7 on: October 16, 2008, 03:24:34 PM » |
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Great picture! Southyard, you look great! Hope you two had a wonderful visit.
Southyard, what is your dog's name? He is a real beauty. We are a bunch of dog lovers here! I hope you will share some of your stories with us. Especially, how to survive tough times. We need all the advice we can get.
Sluff, there is such a good heart inside of you. No wonder your son is such a sweetie! Just like his Dad!
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« Reply #8 on: October 16, 2008, 04:26:51 PM » |
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Two good-looking fellas there! I wish I could be sitting right there between you two (of course, you'd have to scoot over just a tad to get me in there). I'd love to hear all the stories Southyard has to tell.......Absolutely gorgeous dog!!
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« Reply #9 on: October 16, 2008, 04:42:21 PM » |
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you guys look like two peas in a pod. great to put a face with a name southyard. I miss your posts now come on!! start typing...Boxman
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« Reply #10 on: October 16, 2008, 05:51:31 PM » |
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I hope we have the chance to do it again in the future.
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« Reply #11 on: October 16, 2008, 06:12:31 PM » |
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Just great to see the two of you together.  |
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As for me, I'll borrow this thought: "Having never experienced kidney disease, I had no idea how crucial kidney function is to the rest of the body." - KD
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« Reply #12 on: October 16, 2008, 08:16:48 PM » |
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WOW!!! such an honor to meet someone like you Southyard. I would have loved to be there to listen to all the old stories. I love history.
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« Reply #13 on: October 16, 2008, 08:27:44 PM » |
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That would have been a nice meeting to have attended. Would have lovd to hear the things he had to say.
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« Reply #14 on: October 16, 2008, 08:52:40 PM » |
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Wonderful pictures!!! It makes the heart glad to see the two of you together. I didn't realize that
you two lived close enough to visit. But knowing you Sluff, you will find a way. Southyard, I
hope that you are feeling better. Love to you both.
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« Reply #15 on: October 16, 2008, 10:39:11 PM » |
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« Reply #16 on: October 16, 2008, 11:57:57 PM » |
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Nice to see you Southyard. That was nice of you to go and meet him Sluff, good man!
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« Reply #17 on: October 17, 2008, 04:11:44 AM » |
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Sluff, you are a doll. How I would like to hear some of Southyard's stories. I'm so happy you got to meet. |
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« Reply #18 on: October 17, 2008, 11:49:55 AM » |
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That was precious, Sluff! Thanks for sharing and the picts!!!
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« Reply #19 on: October 17, 2008, 01:43:29 PM » |
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I am so happy you two were able to get together. Just two of our many very handsome IHD guys!  |
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« Reply #20 on: October 17, 2008, 04:25:17 PM » |
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My dodg name is Fontana. Why that I do not know but I have never changed a dogs namethat I adopted
She came into our life after we had to put Samantha down the day after thanksgiving 2006. Shae had a cancerous groth in the mouth,abot 8 that nite she let out one big howl and headed for the door. Outside she urped out the groth and considerable blood. I( called my son to drive us to the vet as I was to shookup. Samantha sat in the backseat quitly for the 14 mile drive in the rain. When I explained I wanted her put down the vet was called out to the gerieving room. Son had to leave like I did when we put his dog down 15 years earlierI was invited to stay with her will being euthinized but could not face it.
I immeadiatly decided another dog was coming into our life. Local shelters (3 of them)turned us down when I asked for a large dog They stated I was to old for a big dog and should get a poodle or such. Afew days later on Kenosha Safe Harbor site Fonties picture was featured. We went don the next day and agreed she was fo us. Fterchecking a hold hab been put on her for anothers family approval. Chcked out 2 more shelters and started home. Got within a mile of home and the phone rang We could have fontana. The van did a 180 and we returned, arriving 10 minutes before closing. Needless to say they accomidated us and stayed to cmplete the deal. The trip home was a noisy one with a loud dog and four happy people. After giving her some water and treats we left her in the kitchen to sttle dowm. At abt 8 DW opened the gat and she has had the run of the house ever since. We have never had any accidentsor such. Other than a few piles in the van when TYM could not stop to let her out. Those were ayear ago or so. Afterhaving to put or old cat ,18 yrs, down due to health problems daughter and DW adopted a black 4 month old kitten. They bonded wonderfully with the first nite both sleeping on Fontys bed. now Angel is full grown and does her own thing
We also have a 3rd pet called Freddy. Hes a turtle. Swims in his own 30 gallon tank. He was about 1 1/2 inches when Tym found hin in the drive on a 90 degree day Now 6 inched after shedding a few shells. Mary likes to feed him worms and small fish . He also likes to bite her finger and be lifted out of the water. The cat sits and watches him swim and has never9that we have seen tried to catch him
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« Reply #21 on: October 17, 2008, 05:05:02 PM » |
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Lucky Fontana (the other pets too) and lucky you. She's beautiful Southyard. Thanks for the story of how she came to live with you
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Pyelonephritis (began at 8 mos old)
Home haemo 1980-1985 (self-cannulated with 15 gauge sharps)
Cadaveric transplant 1985
New upper-arm fistula April 2008
Uldall-Cook catheter inserted May 2008
Haemo-dialysis, self care unit June 2008
(2 1/2 hours X 5 weekly)
Self-cannulated, 15 gauge blunts, buttonholes.
Living donor transplant (sister-in law Kathy) Feb. 2009
First failed kidney transplant removed Apr. 2009
Second trx doing great so far...all lab values in normal ranges
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« Reply #22 on: October 17, 2008, 05:09:19 PM » |
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thanks you for that story
I love animal stories
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« Reply #23 on: October 17, 2008, 07:25:02 PM » |
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great story. sad and wonderful pets complete the living experience...Boxman
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« Reply #24 on: October 17, 2008, 07:26:11 PM » |
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Fontana is a lucky dog to be adopted by you. We lost our 15 yr old dog last week and my house seems very empty right now. Your story was nice to read and I felt like we were right there in that van making the u-turn to pick up Fontana. Thanks for sharing how Fontana adopted YOU!
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