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   Yesterday I took my broken foot to the doctor, and he gave me the following information:

   1. It's a big chip but not a bad break. You really dodged a bullet.
   2. Wear the surgical shoe for two more weeks, and then you can
   wear your heels and start your walking program again.
   3. No surgery is necessary.
   4. The pain is due to severe soft tissue damage, but everything looks good.

   Had dinner with friends, great conversation, and a lot of laughter that only happens with women of a certain age who have been through a LOT. I was happy as can be all day.

   Until I got home that night. I found a very sick Ruggles (his annual cold) and Rotley was in a foul mood because Ruggles was sick. Last week Ruggles was at the vet with the Hairball from Hell, and the meds were a bit pricey, but if it's for my babies I don't care.

   Phoned the vet first thing this morning, and Mary Ann, my dear friend who took us to the vet last week, picked up the medicine for Ruggie and brought it to my office (the vet closes before I get off work).

   This evening, the furry little commando got his first dose of Clavamax, and he has finally settled down, sniffing and snorting loudly.

   Rotley is still growling in a low and business-like tone to his baby brother because the medicine makes Ruggles smell "funny" to him.

   And Ruggles just got up, stretched, and sneezed GUNK all over the wall behind my bed!

   YEEEEEEEEEEEEEECCCCCCHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

   Posted 2 years ago by Emma #

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   Awwww Ruggles!!!! (sorry you're sick little man)... and Rotley, nice of you to be your "business like" self...MOM - draw a bath, pour a glass of wine (or whine lol) and relax...... (((huggs Emma!)))

   Posted 2 years ago by AV #

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   Oh Emma--Ruggles is just letting you know he wants to join snot wars!! He is stuffed up and starting to shoot already! Ruggles can you aim toward Midland TX? I know some girls there that have their own snot suits! They are experts at snot wars. I hope Windi and Willow are ready!

   Posted 2 years ago by SoxsMom #

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   Awwww, poor Emma and poor Ruggles!

   Posted 2 years ago by GreatDane #

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   Awww, Emma ~ The boys just want to take your mind off your troubles ~ they know if you're worried about them, you won't worry about yourself ;-) {{{Emma, Ruggles & Rotley}}}

   Posted 2 years ago by kittymom #

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   I think I can join Ruggles in the sneezing - not sure if is hayfever or Ringo allergy! And Dara and Ringo are both snuffly also. Glad your foot is on the mend Emma.

   Posted 2 years ago by KapitiKats in NZ #

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   Snot wars are heating up--seems quite a few want in on this action!

   Posted 2 years ago by SoxsMom #

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   *Dons Snot War combat gear*

   Ruggles, you just come and stay in the kitty condo with your sweet Willow tonight. Pack your robe and your jammies. WWM will make you your favorite nip french toast in the morning. Rotley can come and he and Windi can curl up in the lower part of the condo and tell stories until all hours. Let your mama sleep.

   Willow and Windi are holding the cat hole door open and are waiting.....

   Posted 2 years ago by WillowandWindismom #

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   I also have a snotty kitty Erwin ......I can not tell you how many times in the middle of the night ive had snot sneezed on me ...dons gear lets go ladies !!! Grins

   Posted 2 years ago by jinxedfairy #

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    I am a contestant on the snot wars! I can't stop sneezing. Maybe its just this nasty cold that has been going around TDK. Poor kits, poor Emma. Hang in there everyone. (((Emma and kits)))

    Posted 2 years ago by mollycat71 #

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    Hugs to Emma and Ruggles!!!

    Posted 2 years ago by katthays #

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    [[[[Emma & Ruggles]]]

    Posted 2 years ago by Buttercup #

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    Dear WWM,

    Thanks for letting the boys sleep over at your place last night. When I woke up this morning, Ruggles was a bit less sneezy and Rotley was being more of a gentlecat. I think Windi read Rotley the riot act, and Willow cuddled poor Ruggles when he was really feeling very bad.

    Later this morning, I saw Rotley grooming his "baby" brother, and being very loving and sweet-natured. You made Ruggles very happy with his favorite nip French toast, which cleared his little sinuses, and Rotley learned how to treat his furbro when Ruggles is under the weather.

    Both boys are curled on my bed, snuggled close. I think they are talking about their darling girlfriends. Sending those two lads through the cat hole to W&W is like going to charm school -- they learn to be good boys!

    Clavamax has been administered, kisses and cuddles given freely, prayers hve been said, and hopefully we will all sleep well as the earth turns toward morning.

    Much love to all in your household,
    Emma

    Posted 2 years ago by Emma #

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    Emma how are you doing now? The boys are more settled, and that is a good thing, but how are you? I hope that you are feeling a little better and your foot is healing nicely.

    Posted 2 years ago by SoxsMom #

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    Willow and Windi have been working on a get well card for sweet Ruggles. Willow designed the card, which was to look like a warm, sandy beach scene complete with Ruggles, Rotley, Willow and Windi lounging in chairs under a palm tree near the water's edge. Things began to go amiss when Willow collected the sand off of the patio, brought it in to paste on the card, but Windi mistook it for errant sand that had somehow escaped from the litter box. Then Willow patiently gathered some dried leaves to use for the palm fronds. Only Windi, who has a fondness for dried leaves, chewed them into little bits.

    Deciding to move on to making the beach attire, Willow raided mama's scrap pile and fashioned two swim suits for them both. She had to stop and rethink the wardrobe when, at the fitting, Windi tried hers on and burst into tears because she was convinced it made her butt look big.

    Thinking that she couldn't possibly go wrong by making beach hats, Willow sat down to weave the remains of the dried leaves into straw wide brimmed hats. Windi, thinking that it was a huge leave, pounced on the hats and crushed them.

    In tears, Willow finally decided to just call Ruggles on her cell phone.....

    Posted 2 years ago by WillowandWindismom #

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    Emma, if you've never been gunk sprayed, then lady, you just haven't lived! Let me send CJ over to give lessons and help Ruggie perfect his direction and "area." It's no fun unless you get full owner and sibling coverage. CJ's got it down pat...and with zero warning.

    Posted 2 years ago by lisaeylau #

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    Ruggles got a card through the cat hole, with a lovely beach scene painted by WWM's darling girls, complete with sand and a chewed palm frond. I think it is very artistic. There was also a package containing two beach outfits for the lads, and Ruggles has been hugging his all day long.

    I told the boys that we would have another pool party in the back yard this summer, and now they are sound asleep in the bay window, dreaming about it.

    And I think CJ has been communicating with Ruggles. Right after I dosed Ruggie this morning, he looked up with the sweetest expression, and stretched his fluffy head upward to touch my mouth with his little mouth (he is a kissy boy).

    Then he sneezed right in my face.

    Posted 2 years ago by Emma #

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    {{{{Ruggles}}}} poor boy has a head cold!! How are you feeling this morning Emma??

    Posted 2 years ago by 2bpurring #

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    Way to go, Ruggles! You could become the King of the Snot Wars at the rate you're going!

    *Willow runs to the cathole and passes Ruggles a box of nip scented kitty kleenex*

    Posted 2 years ago by WillowandWindismom #

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    I think I'm coming down with a cold, and I have a crafts show this coming Sunday. I've got all these Victorian sugar eggs with little scenes inside, and if I have a cold AND this broken foot while trying to sell these eggs, Sunday is going to be one of those life-changing days!

    Can cats give you a cold?

    Posted 2 years ago by Emma #

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    My Aunt used to make me a sugar egg for Christmas every year when I was a child and I adored them! Your cold should be starting to "dry up" by Sunday Emma. Be sure to bring a big comfy cushion for your foot and someone to help you set up your booth. Bring a thermos of hot herb tea and some tylenol in case your foot hurts. Everyone here will pray for a successful and enjoyable day for you. I have no suggestions for your boys. They're just boys! I don't think you can catch a cold from them, are you sure you don't all have allergies? You have my continued prayers at any rate, and if you have any sugar eggs left over please send me an e-mail at xyjw at live dot com so I can buy one!

    Posted 2 years ago by krazikat #

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    {{{{Emma!}}}} No, I don't think that we can catch viruses from our little fur people.

    Can you start on zinc or echinacea? I know that the jury is still out on whether they can actually prevent, or lessen the symptoms of a cold. But they can't hurt and might just work.

    Drink lots of juice with vitamin C!!!

    Posted 2 years ago by WillowandWindismom #

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    Thanks, KK. I will send you some photos of the eggs. I also make a Bunny Cottage, but I wouldn't want to ship that -- it's a bit delicate -- but I will include those pix too. And thanks for the advice!

    WWM, I take a lot of zinc and Vitamin C, which I think is the only thing that makes sure I don't get more colds than I do. But I will obey and drink lots of OJ! :)

    I am going home now -- my head is splitting. Has this been a challenging month, or WHAT!

    Much love,
    Emma

    Posted 2 years ago by Emma #

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    I LOVE SUGAR EGGS! Please post pictures of them! I can't imagine how beautiful they must be Emma! I couldn't agree with you more, this has been a month. My head is gonna explode here too! My tummy has not been right for days. UGH, when will it go away?

    Posted 2 years ago by mollycat71 #

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    Oh Emma! I hope you read this thread again. Send e-mail to xyjw3678 at live dot com. I look forward to seeing the pictures. A pretty sugar egg in my Easter centerpiece would be so pretty if you have any left over and if you don't have to drive miles to a post office with your sore foot. Sorry I don't even remember my own e-mail address!

    Posted 2 years ago by krazikat #

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    Thanks, KK, I noted the new e-mail address!

    I would love to post my photos but *blushes, kicking gravel* I don't know how to do it. Could I please send some to you and ask you to post them, or could you walk me through doing this?

    Posted 2 years ago by Emma #

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    Emma I would be more than happy to post them on my multiply site for you...I'm not real sure of the other photo share programs myself. 2bpurring at gmail dot com

    Posted 2 years ago by 2bpurring #

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    I'll be happy to buy, sight unseen Emma!

    Posted 2 years ago by krazikat #

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