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DianaT
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Personal Note for Those Who have Inquired.
Hi,
Not around her much anymore, but thought I would check in as we have had inquiries from some nomad friends about my accident and our dog’s health.
My broken nose is healing, albeit quite slowly. The doctor in Guerrero Negro and my regular doctor here did not tell me NOT to wear my glasses. I
did not think it would hurt as they are very light weight. So a few weeks later when I saw the specialist, the bottom part of my nose was not
attached and was not healing. So off with the glasses and on with the struggle with contacts. Three months later, I am just beginning to be able to
wear the glasses, and not every day, yet.
Maggie Mae dog, the other reason we cut our last trip so short. When she had her previous surgery, the doctor warned that there was a 50% chance
the second knee would go and it did. We wanted to act quickly as we had learned that the longer you wait, the longer recovery can be as the muscles
start to atrophy quickly and arthritis sets in.
We decided to bite the bullet, go in debt and have the same surgeon in San Diego do the surgery. Dr. Mullen is one of the best. Then during the
pre-op, Dr. Mullen discovered a tumor on one of her anal glands. So in a way, her second knee going when it did saved her life!.
So, there were two expensive surgeries at one time. The tumor, as expected, was malignant, but was caught very early. All the tests showed that it
had not spread which is good. It is the type of cancer that by the time a dog shows symptoms, it is usually too late---very aggressive. Thus, just
to make sure there were not some stray cells wandering around, Maggie is having Chemo---as I told Maggie Mae the other day, we expect a good return on
our investment and she had better stick around for many, many years. After her chemo, we will be back in Baja; meantime we are taking a few short
trips wandering around California. And, we will get the debt paid off and while some people have said they would not go that far for a dog, well,
for us there was just no choice. She is recovering VERY well and is tolerating the Chemo VERY well!
Bahia Asuncion----we are looking at some plans that greatly interest us, so we are putting the current house on the market. So if anyone is
interested in a beach front home with room to build more, (one could build some nice rentals) contact us at trotterjd@hotmail.com. Since we don’t
check in here very often, we probably won’t put it on the forum---besides, every time someone puts a house for sale on the forum, it become free game
for no end of criticism, analysis, etc.
Thank you to those who have inquired----hope you are all well.
Diana
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Ken Bondy
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Thanks for the update Diane. I hope your nose heals quickly and well, and give MaggieMaedog a big hug for me 
carpe diem!
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ELINVESTIG8R
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Diana I have noticed you were not around as usual and now I know why. I sincerely hope you and Maggie Mae make a 100% recovery. Please return to Baja
Nomad more often so I can watch you and David K get into it.
I know you and I are diametrically opposite regarding our politics but I respect your views.
Take care,
David Elinvestig8r M.
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wessongroup
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Best wishes, hope your feeling better soon... along with all the family... Wiley
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DENNIS
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WOW....I missed all this. Wondered where you'd been, Diane. Drop in and say HI when you have time.
Just wonderin'. Can you buy health insurance for dogs? If I can ever get out of here, I'm trying to figure a way to bring my Vet and Mechanic with
me.
Take care of yourself, Diane. It's good to see you.
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fandango
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a broken nose? ouch! did i miss a thread about your accident?
glad mm is doing welll, what a lucky girl.
take care!!!!
sbwontoo
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fdt
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I too did'nt know about your accident but I am glad you're better.
Fort Trotter for sale?
Saludos
Fernando
A well informed Baja California traveler is a smart Baja California traveler!
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Cypress
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Diana T., How'd your nose get broken?
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Mexitron
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Sorry to hear about your travails Diane...you're missed around here. Hope your new plans bring you much joy!
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Mike99km
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I have missed your photo's and post. Those folks give you poop about your puppies will ever understand and are best ignored. Wishing you safe travels
and lots of tail wags.
MMc
You live the life you settle for.
"Never teach a pig to sing it frustrates you and annoys the pig" - W. C. Fields.
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Gypsy Jan
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A Broken Nose and a Furbabie With Malignant Cancer?
Life is sending you big challenges right now and I really wish you all the best and a successful journey.
Chemo treatments have to be a big financial burden.
May God bless you for that committment.
“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow mindedness.”
—Mark Twain
\"La vida es dura, el corazon es puro, y cantamos hasta la madrugada.” (Life is hard, the heart is pure and we sing until dawn.)
—Kirsty MacColl, Mambo de la Luna
\"Alea iacta est.\"
—Julius Caesar
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DianaT
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Thanks all for the nice comments. ---to answer a couple of questions.
Dennis, they do sell Doggie Health Insurance---I somewhat laughed when my sister bought some years ago----not laughing now----wish we had it!
Yes, Ferna, Fort Trotter is for sale----only so we can get involved in another project that is of interest to us. Projects for old folks keep the
brain working. But no big deal if it doesn't sell.
I did post about my accident, but here is what happened. I sometimes forget that I am not as young as I used to be and try to function in the ways of
yore. I was unpacking, carrying too much stuff, not paying attention, tripped, and I still don't know if I blacked out before or after my nose had a
battle with the tile floor which is where John found me in a huge pool of blood. Tests have not shown any problems with my brain, other than being a
little stupid and stubborn. 
And Mike99, you are correct. We pay no attention to those who do not understand how we feel about our pups.
Chemo is expensive, but not as expensive as it is for humans---thank goodness, and we still have our Maggie Mae and that is worth it!
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willyAirstream
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So sorry to hear about your accident. I'm glad it is healing now. From your caring posts about dogs, I know you have a big heart and are showing it
now with the chemo. May the future days bring you only happiness.
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Gypsy Jan
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DianaT, Vet Insurance is Not That Great
We bought it for all our dogs, fulfilled all the requirements (DNA, chips, etc.), and bought premiums.
BUT, when Koa, our golden brindle Great Dane, who was insured for her full value, died suddenly after a high fever, they sent us bupkiss.
Waffling, obfuscation and corporate double-speak boiled down to the the esssence. "We were happy to take your money, but now that you have a dead
dog, we have no liability based on, blah, blah, blah and you are responsible for your vet bills, don't bother us anymore."
“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow mindedness.”
—Mark Twain
\"La vida es dura, el corazon es puro, y cantamos hasta la madrugada.” (Life is hard, the heart is pure and we sing until dawn.)
—Kirsty MacColl, Mambo de la Luna
\"Alea iacta est.\"
—Julius Caesar
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goldhuntress
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Diana, I'm sorry for your troubles but happy your healing and wish you and Maggie Mae both a full recovery.
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BajaBlanca
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ouch and sure hope you heal fast .... and in the future - please stay away from tile floors !!
once you are back in baja, come and meet us over here down more southern way !!
besst of luck with maggie mae too.
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DENNIS
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Hey..Diane....you'd better stick around. No one here wants to see you go. Get that NIKON out and start showing us your stuff again......please.
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BajaGringo
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
Hey..Diane....you'd better stick around. No one here wants to see you go. Get that NIKON out and start showing us your stuff again......please.
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bajamigo
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
WOW....I missed all this. Wondered where you'd been, Diane. Drop in and say HI when you have time.
Just wonderin'. Can you buy health insurance for dogs? If I can ever get out of here, I'm trying to figure a way to bring my Vet and Mechanic with
me.
Take care of yourself, Diane. It's good to see you. |
If you take your mechanic with you, I will hound you to the ends of the earth!
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajamigo
If you take your mechanic with you, I will hound you to the ends of the earth! |
I'll have him make instructional videos and sell them to all left behind.
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