Just rambling...
My mind is racing, soaring really. I think I have too many irons in the proverbial fire?
Who knows....but here are some of my thoughts...
Tyler, my extremely handsome son, has won the part of Prince Charming in the winter play, Cinderella. For those of your in our geographical area, you really should make a point to see PHS's plays. Mr. & Mrs. Pignato really make our students shine. It is the closest thing to Broadway without traveling 1,000 miles. December 6-9 are the dates. Times to be announced soon.
Sandra Dee (or Snakebite as we now like to call her!) is doing fine. She is as good as new. It was just a miracle that she survived that incident. I am so thankful.
In ONE WEEK we will be making my annual trip to the mountains, the Dillard House to be specific, I cannot wait. Karl said we were going to sit on the porch overlooking the valley and sip San Sebastian Vintner's Red, for the whole time we are there. He decided I could go to a few antique shops, but he said fabric shopping was out of the question....he even said I deserved a break. How sweet. Anyway I am so excited-- I am hoping it will be cold up there, but at this point I am just grateful to get away.
Did I even mention that I have NEW FABRIC!!!!!!!!!! What was I thinking. I have several from Heather Bailey, and even more from Jennifer Paganelli. They are so beautiful. I even got a sweet email from Jennifer Paganelli, which was exciting. She and Heather Bailey design their own fabric lines. Now, that might be fun!
Today I toyed with the idea of opening my own retail shop. All day long. I even went and scoped out locations, and even ventured into them. One in particular was my favorite, but in the end, I realized that I don't have the time for that. One of the things I love about doing things the way I do, is that I am strictly on MY SCHEDULE (well, really I am on Karl and Tyler's schedule) but I get to do what I want---when I want, and if I open a store I will have to actually BE THERE 6 days a week. So, it is a no-go. You all will just have to continue to order online, and come by the studio....or have a party....or meet me at one of the shows that I do.
Thanks for listening to my thoughts,
have a good night.
I will try to post the new bags/fabric by tomorrow night---
:)
Laura
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Wednesday, October 03, 2007
Dachshunds and Rattlesnakes
Dachshunds and Rattlesnakes. They don't mix. In case you didn't know.
Last Saturday evening, when I was supposed to be on my way to Jacksonville Municipal Stadium to watch Alabama and FSU, Tyler called to tell me that Sandra Dee (our baby dachshund---6 months old) had been bitten by a snake. A snake that was about 12" long and gray and black, a pygmy rattler. After calling our vet ( they aren't in, we just got a recording) and calling several other vets in Northeastern Florida, there were only 2 we could find that had any antivenim. Tyler left Bostwick and drove the hour to bring Sandy to me at the Animal ER on Southside Blvd, at Tinseltown in Jacksonville.
They took Sandy in immediately. By then it had been well over an hour since the bite, and she was swelling pretty severely. She looked like a chipmunk, she was so pitiful. Her heart rate was well over 200 and the venom was taking its toll on the little dog. The doctor, Earl Marshall, was very compassionate, but he let me know that the one thing not in Sandy's favor was her size. Nine pounds. That is not much dog. The prognosis on a large dog surviving a snake bite is pretty good, but on a small one you just never know.
After a very long night, and two doses of antivenim, Sunday morning she was holding her own. Some of her vitals were elevated-but it looked like the worst was over.
Sunday night at 7pm they called to say she was fine, and we could come pick her up. Fine? Was she really OK?
She is amazing! It is now early on Wednesday morning, and she is just wonderful. Her swelling is almost completely gone.
I am thankful for that little dog. I am thankful for the Doctors and staff at the Animal ER. I count my blessings.
Have a great day!
Laura :)
Last Saturday evening, when I was supposed to be on my way to Jacksonville Municipal Stadium to watch Alabama and FSU, Tyler called to tell me that Sandra Dee (our baby dachshund---6 months old) had been bitten by a snake. A snake that was about 12" long and gray and black, a pygmy rattler. After calling our vet ( they aren't in, we just got a recording) and calling several other vets in Northeastern Florida, there were only 2 we could find that had any antivenim. Tyler left Bostwick and drove the hour to bring Sandy to me at the Animal ER on Southside Blvd, at Tinseltown in Jacksonville.
They took Sandy in immediately. By then it had been well over an hour since the bite, and she was swelling pretty severely. She looked like a chipmunk, she was so pitiful. Her heart rate was well over 200 and the venom was taking its toll on the little dog. The doctor, Earl Marshall, was very compassionate, but he let me know that the one thing not in Sandy's favor was her size. Nine pounds. That is not much dog. The prognosis on a large dog surviving a snake bite is pretty good, but on a small one you just never know.
After a very long night, and two doses of antivenim, Sunday morning she was holding her own. Some of her vitals were elevated-but it looked like the worst was over.
Sunday night at 7pm they called to say she was fine, and we could come pick her up. Fine? Was she really OK?
She is amazing! It is now early on Wednesday morning, and she is just wonderful. Her swelling is almost completely gone.
I am thankful for that little dog. I am thankful for the Doctors and staff at the Animal ER. I count my blessings.
Have a great day!
Laura :)
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