Category: Picture of the Day

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Wil stands in a blow-up green mouth with sharp teeth that is taller than he on Halloween of 2013..
Wil is eaten at the Village Deli

Going to the Village Deli was a Halloween tradition for us when we lived in Augusta, GA.  We lived within a few blocks from our favorite restaurant from August 1998 to April 2007; and again from September 2011 until we moved to Charlotte in October 2014.  There were very few small children living nearby for trick or treating.  After being inundated by large and intimidating teenagers in 1998; we made sure to be elsewhere on All Hallows Eve.  The Deli was always decorated for the occasion with the staff wearing their best in costume show.  My vote for Best In Dress went to Gene Gurley  the year he waited on us in high heels, panty hose, and dress as a buxom woman.   Wil and I were regulars, made many happy memories; and even had lunch with friends on our wedding day.

The staff worked together to make the Deli experience a great one for all customers.  They took care of each other and their customers like family.  They are supportive of the Augusta community.  Even though we are no longer in Augusta, they still support my Augusta Lions Club donating gift certificates as door prizes for our annual Willard Pryor Memorial Golf Tournament held each October.  We always receive a warm welcome back when we visit Augusta.

If you will be in Augusta for the Masters, Iron Man Competition, or just passing through; tell them Wil and Denise said ‘Hi’.

Until next time…

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Penny is curled Up on my footstool with an orange and blue Chuck-It ball between her nose and back leg.
Penny curled up on the footstool

 

It has been quite sometime since I posted a Picture of the Day. I think it is a good idea to resurrect JoBina by starting with a picture of Penny with one of her favorite balls. I am also testing to see if my social media connections will automatically share to Twitter and Facebook. I have also been updating and getting both of my WordPress blogs back in order. Enjoy!Until next time…

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Three faces in the bathroom mirrors.
Three Faces of Denise

NaBloPoMo’s theme for May 2015 is Photo. There is a daily writing/blogging prompt and a bonus photo idea to encourage the use of creativity. The first prompt is about selfies and a picture of one’s self. I hate taking selfies! Therefore, the world gets three of me at once today. Look out! Here I come!!

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Nina, cockatoo, sits atop her cage waiting for me to scratch her head.

This is Nina, my favorite 20 year old resident buddy at Pet Safari. Pet Safari is a family run pet store that has been in existence in Augusta, GA for about 20 years. After we moved back from Florida last year, she started letting me pet her. She says “Scratch my head”, and lowers her head for me to scratch it and rub her neck. She then turns around and raises her wings for me to rub her legs and shoulders. She lets me know how happy she is by clicking her beak and pants like a dog. I’m told that outside of her family members, I am one of two people that she lets get that close to her. She sometimes gives me kisses on the nose. I love that sweet Nina!!!

Nina sits inside her cage eating a cheese flavored rice chip.

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Titan, my second Leader Dog, turned 12 today.  He is his Mama’s (Whistler) first Leader Dog graduate.  I got him on February 13, 2002, which makes us partners for over 10 and a half years.  He has arthritis now, like his Mama (me); but is still going strong.   He will always be my baby puppy.

Titan stands with half of his body out the dog door while his ass still inside.
Titan tests the heat of the day by sticking the front half of his body out the dog door while leaving his ass inside.
Titan's 6 week puppy picture
Titan sits pretty for his first Future Leader Dog picture at 6 weeks old.

 

 

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WARNING!!  This post contains a graphical medical picture of prolapsed stoma.

For the past few months, Jake, Wil’s stoma, has been growing.  When we saw his GI doctor in February, he told us that it looked good; but he didn’t want to see it grow as it protruded about an inch.  Having no insurance, it it still difficult to obtain routine medical care for Jake.  It has become a worry for both of us; and made Wil feel bad while we were in Augusta for Rosy’s wedding.  We saw Wil’s GI doctor again last Wednesday who diagnosed it as a stoma prolapse; and instructed us to call his surgeon.  While eating at a newly found Carmelita’s Mexican Restaurant, we called his surgeon and will see her early tomorrow morning. 

A stoma prolapse occurs when theabdominal muscles that hold the stoma weaken allowing the intestine to telescope out of the body.  It is reportedly painful; but Wil has had no pain.  He has a very high tolerance and doesn’t complain until it is almost critical.  The solution for stoma prolapse is to have it surgically repaired.  We will find out these details tomorrow and report them later.

Jake (Wil's stoma) has major prolapse