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I think the food in the syringe thing is a good idea. We had the vets office do a dental on her in April, so maybe her teeth are sensativie? I doubt it, but I'm trying to be hopeful. They say in extreme cases of hyperthyroidism that the cat gets lathargic and loses its appetite, I hope thats the case with Layne. She doesn't have any mobility problems, gets around and jumps up on stuff just fine - but she wants to be in warm places, which I can't help her with as I'm sitting in the airconditioning the next few days. Thanks for the prayers and well wishes everyone. Its wonderful advice Jeffrey - I work with siamese rescue (www.siameserescue.org) so I know if Layne has to be put down (we're hopeful to find a vets office that will send someone to the house to do it rather than going to a cold vets office) we won't be long without another cat - but you can never replace them. I've never known a cat, let alone had one, that was as cuddley and attached to me (or any person) as much as my Layne is. *tears* She better not go anywhere - I'm really going to be so lost without her. Jen Arianna Frances

I'll tell ya April - she better! She's quite the fighter, she'll make it through... perhaps I'm in denial, but I've heard of lots of cats surviving an abdominal mass and being fine! I hope that its just an enlarged organ that can be felt easier now that she's so thin and that its just the hyperthyroidism that has to be treated. Thanks for the kind words everyone - I know lots of you know what its like to worry about a fur baby. Jen - who's keeping her fingers crossed. Arianna Frances

I've painfully read about other dz.commers losing their beloved pets, partially because I know what its like to bury a dear friend (my cat mai_lin), but also because I have an elderly cat myself. Well, that elderly cat, Layne, hasn't been herself lately. She'd been a bit more lathargic and losing weight. Since I'm an gimp for a while my husband took her to the vet. She's 13 years old, so its not a complete surprise when they told us she probably had a hyperactive thyroid - lots of older cats have that. She also has ear mites, which is odd for an indoor cat. But the worst news was that the vet felt a lump in her abdomen We spent the $175 for today and scheduled teh $200 ultrasound appointment to make sure. I'm losing my mind here! I feel like I just buried my best friend (mai_lin died in 2000) and can't do it again. I really can't. I even opened her favorite canned food, which she can't resist, its her favorite. Not only did she not eat it, she walked away. I followed her around the house, sliding on my butt for lack of ability to walk, all the while crying my heart out for her to eat something. She's already lost 2 lbs and will soon lose more and become emanciated. I can't believe this is happening. On some days she is the only reason I hurry through the work day, so I can get home to see her. She frequently follows me around the house and even sits on the keyboard when I'm typing stuff as if to say "what you're doing can't be as important as me". You're right Layne, its not as important as you. Right now nothing is. She's sleeping next to me, lifting her head every once in a while to let me know she's here. She better not go - not now, not ever. Life can be so unfair sometimes. She is the best cat I've ever had - cuddles in my arms and rest her head on my shoulder much like a newborn. On the nights when I'd have the bed to myself she would cuddle with me. Best cat ever, losing her would cause me to lose my sanity. Life can be so unfair. Please say a prayer for my Layne baby (see attached). If you met her in person she'd be sure to crawl in your lap and sit for a while - she's really good at listening to your problems. She's the best. Jen Arianna Frances

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ok, that may be the case.... but since you know so much on the subject.... there must be a story behind knowing how the dress was latex... which would be easier to get on than rubber! Especially in the summer! Jen Arianna Frances

Maybe its the drugs.... but how is C6H1206 creative? I just can't see it Jen who doesn't have a personalized plate but thiinks its cool if you do. Arianna Frances

My bad - its oxycodone Not nosy at all - you're just such an interesting person that I want to hear all about the story of you and a rubber dress Pictures too please Jen Arianna Frances

Ah... there must be more to that story... Do tell Jen Arianna Frances

Pam, I've been thinking of you and your family since your first post about your dad. I'm sorry that it had to end like it did, but happy to know that your mom was with him. I'll be keeping you and your family in my prayers. Jen Arianna Frances

Get your materials right Remi! It;s rubber Jen who could use some percocets after the hop to the bathroom Arianna Frances

Oh ya baby, thats what I'm talkin' 'bout! Jen Arianna Frances

OOh I'll take the Corona! But... there's no pic of Jen Garner in the other - it's not beautiful unless she's in there (but I'm a bit bias ) Jen Arianna Frances

Thanks Kel! Yep, so far so good. My uncle came down from Boston to stay with me and he's been my personal slave, which is funny. I gotta tell you, I wish I had an actual career at the hospital I work at and wasn't leaving in about 4 weeks - the residents in the OR are beautiful specimens of the male form. I wish one of them came home with me to be my personal slave Jen Arianna Frances

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aww thanks. I'll be good as new in about 2 weeks they say. Jen Arianna Frances

Nah - I'll fall over using those hand ones I need the under the arm ones.... come on folks, I'm sure you got 'em! Jen Arianna Frances

Yep, I'm a lame duck today. Had surgery on my right leg and the drugs haven't worn off yet so I'm feelin' fine! But...they sent me home without crutches but told me to stay off that foot! OK, I live on the second floor - it was mighty interesting getting into the house LOL I just have to hope I don't have to use the bathroom between now and 6 PM (when Mom comes with some crutches for me), which is unlikely. I'll just have to crawl around on the floor Oh boy, if any of you were here you would get such a good laugh at my expense. But since you're not here, I'll laugh at me for you I'm sure there are quite a few of you who have crutches, so send 'em via email my way Jen Arianna Frances

I have 2, soon to be 3 casinos on Indian 'reservations' within 30 minutes of me. I have a ball when I'm there - free drinks as long as you loiter in the slot machine area. Free concerts and lots of cool atmosphere. They're also great for business. Lots of new jobs created, and although they aren't required to pay taxes being on 'reservation' land, they do anyway - so thats money for the state (in this case, Connecticut). I don't see them as negative as long as they try to become good 'neighbors' in the communities that they belong to. Jen Arianna Frances

Maybe if the governement stayed within the lines of 'original intent' than they would be able to survive on minimal taxes from its constituants. http://www.originalintent.org/edu/consttax.php If more people actually stood up to the IRS and the gov't. with the realization that we are not required to pay the biggest tax of all (income tax) then the gov't. may actually have to start listening to its constituants and spending money more wisely. I work for/with a state representative who gets away with stuff that he shouldn't be able to get away with. He invited several members of the US House of Representatives to dinner when they were in town for the DNC, and he's partially reimbused with federal grants and tax payer money. If the money wasn't there to be spent then they would have to answer to us more - and that sounds mighty fine to me! But... it's always easier to say than to do, unfortunately Jen Arianna Frances

Hey then I should have mine by now right? Jen Arianna Frances

Darius11 !!! Only took about 4.5 months Darn New England weather! Congrats again d00d! You rock! Jen Arianna Frances

ooh ooh since we're sharing construction pictures.... Here's the new ED at my hospital. Arianna Frances

1. The Crow 2. Goonies 3. Poltergeist 1 4. It's a wonderful life 5. Amadeus Jen Arianna Frances

I voted a bunch of times, but each time the total vote count does't change - are you sure you can vote more than once? Jen Arianna Frances