~cattleman cafe~ & another 24...

[Jude58]

Ginger, I wanted to be a veterinarian as well but the years of training and the cost didn't appeal to me, so I decided on an associate degree in veterinary technology. I've never regretted my decision and worked for over twenty years in the profession. I loved working with cats and dogs but my heart was in the large animal work. I loved going out to the farms and working with horses, cows sheep and whatever else they had in the barn. It was truly my dream job until the physical demands became too much for this old body. The volunteer job that I'm looking into is a cats only spay and neuter clinic.

That recipe sounds wonderful dill! Let us know how it turned out. If the hospital closes, will you look for another volunteer job elsewhere?

I've tried some of the af wines before and they weren't very good. Wine was always my drink of choice and I worry that even drinking the NA stuff will wake up that monster in my head.

Waves to all and have a great booze free day!

[dill]

Good morning all. Jude, the recipe turned out pretty good but I've decided it was too rich for my liking. I'll likely not make it again. Also the recipe called for a pound of pasta, but I used only 3/4 pound and found that to be enough. I'll put the link to the recipe iin at the end of the post f anyone else wants to give it a go.

I feel the same way about Non-alcohol wines as you do, Jude. I believe I'm better off sticking with fruit juice mixed with sparkling water.

It's a cool and foggy morning here. Quite a pleasant change from all the heat.

24 more for all of us, please and thank you.

Crockpot Caesar Chicken Pasta Recipe.

[Rava]

Good morning Cafe. Dill, I am gonna check out that recipe and if I make it I will go light on the pasta. Yesterday our little neighborhood turned ugly. A family in the hood caused some trouble and the police were called. It makes me sick that people can be so stupid. The majority of the people here are good hardworking but then there are some undesirables vacationing here that have to get drunk and loud and ruin it. I guess these problem are pretty much everywhere. I am glad I pretty much stay to myself and my small circle of nice people in the community. Hope everyone has a great and sober day. We are attending a cookout with lots of booze. I am bringing my sparkling water and making a plan. This is the house that I have repeatedly woke up drunk from. I am playing the tape in my head and do NOT plan on imbibing. I have also decided to retire to my room tonight at 6 pm with my Kindle to avoid any further temptation. 24 more please and thank you.

[abcowboy]

5:17am in Alberta, I'll have 24 more please, and thanks...

In the last 24 hours, these friends have joined in for 24 hours of wellness:
Jude58 Rava Ginger999 Slo dill

Today is going to be a darn good day not to drink!

[abcowboy]

We're pretty lucky in our neighborhood Rava, mostly all retired people and quiet most of the time. It only takes one to cause a problem though.

I'm thinking about the same dill, another year or year and a half and then I'll retire completely.

I don't know how people can afford what an education costs these days Jude, but somehow Bubba and I helped all the kids through university.

I'll bet D4 will be filled with stories of her trip Slo, enjoy your time with her.

Sounds like you'll have a quiet house again soon Ginger, but I'll bet you'll miss having the g-kids around.

It was supposed to start raining last night and last for a few days, but nothing yet. Sure hope it comes sometime today.

[Ginger999]

Jude, I think what you ended up doing was the best of both worlds, as far as veterinary care goes. One of the programs I managed at the college when i first started there, was Vet Tech. There classrooms were just off my offices. I made special trips out there more than any of the other programs just to see the animals. I ended up with one of the little dogs and had her 16 years. We estimated she was close to three when she was brought in so she had a good long life! She continued to come to work with me everyday, until I transferred to the technology department. Awww good memories!

Waves all.... I'll take another day!

[Slo]

My baby had such a good time in Europe! She was full of stories! I am so happy that she enjoyed herself so much and saw and experienced so many things.

My foot is really bad. I think it’s plantar fasciitis, on top of neuropathy and some malformation from the lift and orthotics. It sounds from your story, Dill, that I had better figure out a way to offload. I suppose crutches, even though those can be difficult to use.

Fun, touching stories about your experiences with working with and around animals!

24 more for me.

[Jude58]

Good morning cafe!

Dill, thanks for the recipe, it looks like a good dish to have during the cold winter months and I'll definitely try it out.

Mr. J's niece is staying with us for a few days and it's nice to have some extra help around the house. I think that today she and Mr. J are going to tackle the weeds in the garden.

Slo, when I broke my ankle a couple of years ago I bought a knee scooter. They sell them at Wal-Mart or most pharmacies, and it was a lifesaver for me. I'm not sure what the set up is in your condo, but for obvious reasons you can't do stairs with it. I mostly used it when I had to leave the house for things such as running errands or going to the store. Just a thought...

Twenty four more for all of us please...

[dill]

You piqued my curiosity with the mention of a knee scooter, Jude. I currently have no need of one, thank goodness, but I looked on the walmart website to see one and that definitely looks like a good option and much preferable to crutches.

Is it already Sunday again! My how the week flew! I'll get the coffee going and maybe some scones as well...

24 more for all of us here, please and thank you.

[abcowboy]

5:14am in Alberta, 24 for me and everyone else who needs them please, and thanks...

In the last 24 hours, these friends have signed in for 24 hours of wellness:
Jude58 dill Rava Ginger999 Slo

Today is going to be a darn good day not to drink!

[abcowboy]

Thanks for getting the coffee and scones ready dill, I've added them to breakfast..,

[dill]

Thanks, Cowboy! Team effort!

[Ginger999]

ABC and Dill, delicious effort!

The mention of scooters brought a memory of my older sister's time on one after ankle surgery. By the end of her time on that thing she could have entered the Indy 500. We were on a sister trip while she was on that thing and we couldn't keep up with her! Good times

Family is home from CR and we are off duty! Waves! I'll take another day of freedom

[Rava]

Good morning Cafe. We are heading back from our family party. I am pleased to say that I did retire to the bedroom at 6:30 with my kindle. No drinking at all. Great feeling this morning! That scooter idea sounds like a good one. Clouds everywhere today. Lots of vacation traffic heading back home. Hope everyone has a wonderful Sunday. Jude, that is super sweet that your husbands niece is there helping you out. Ginger, glad you have been relieved of your duties! Thanks for the great breakfast Cowboy. Dill, thanks for the coffee and scones too! 24 more please and thank you.

[Slo]

Thanks for the recommendation. I am glad to find out from you that it’s not hard to get a knee scooter. I had better get one. Crutches are helping some so far with offloading.

Good job with following your plan and staying AF, Rava.

You have freedom in two ways now, Ginger!

That looks like a delicious breakfast.

I am going to a bridal shower with D3 today.