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Just so it is not all doom and gloom, here is a video of the goat boys: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7V8kU3I8fg. And me. I’m there too. They are jumping all over my back. I think it is rather amusing. Look at them go.

I don’t think you can tell in the video, but the goats have had their living space enlarged. They share the place with the sheep and the bunnies and chickens. They each have their own compartment, separated by wooden boards. These boards can be moved around so the compartments can be changed, according to who needs the most space. I’m sure the goats need the extra space because Magnethe will be adding to the flock soon. It’ll be fun to see Vanilje’s older boys react to the newcomers. The goat circus never ends.

In other news, my heating bill has gone up. Double up. It’s no mistake, though. I’m just heating up the place more. I have been saying that I am less tolerant of the cold because I have lost weight. And I’m sure that’s partly true. But I now realize that the loss of bloodflow due to the diabetes is the reason that my feet get cold so easily. Less blood to the extremities. There was a time when I would sleep with the window open even when it was freezing outside. I just can’t do that anymore. The colder it is the more my feet jigger. So instead of turning off the heat or turning it down I sometimes have to actually turn it up during the night.

It’s not alarming though. It might be double up, but I used to pay very little for heat. So it’s not outrageous. And I can certainly afford it. I get more money then I can spend. I’m glad I don’t have to worry about that stuff. I can afford my medication, I can afford to buy a high-contrast keyboard, I can afford to turn the heat up. And other new developments that I will write about tomorrow probably.

No more today.

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2 Responses to “Plume Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest”

1. Debster Says:
March 29th, 2009 at 3:02

Those goatzies are surfing on you, Plume! I don’t know how you stand that. Those little hooves are sharp. Just a good thing Vanilje and Magnethe don’t think they can still “surf the Plume”.

My husband wants to know if you need a good chiropractic treatment after the “goat surfing” takes place?

We are having a major winter event here. Had some rain, some sleet, some big wet snow, more sleet, and who knows what else is on the way. Maybe 4 to 8 inches of snow. Then it warms up and will all melt the next day.

More soggy, mushy ground to wade through out to the goat barn. No one wanted out for walkies tonight.

I think I’m coming down with a cold. My last cold in December lasted about 5 weeks. Drat! Drat! Drat!
2. Plume Says:
March 30th, 2009 at 22:49

Debster – It was too much fun to tell them to stop! Hehe. Their hooves weren’t too bad. But they’re heavy! Somtimes they’d end up standing on some of my hair and it would get pulled. But all in all it wasn’t that bad. I don’t think I’d survive Magnethe doing it though!
I think the goat surfing is the best hiropractic treatment I could get!

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Yesterday I was in for more laser treatment on the old eyes. The left one anyway. It was horribly uncomfortable as always. But at least it didn’t last too long. The doctor stopped and said that now he couldn’t do any more until I had the cataracts removed.

So now I’ll be having surgery for the cataracts. The cataracts people had said they wanted to wait until the laser treatments were done. But I guess that’s not possible. So I now have an appointment on April 22nd. Pre-examination. Looking at the papers I got it seems to be the same thing as the first cataracts exam I went through. So hopefully I won’t have to go through all the same tests again. They have most of the data. But they’ll take a look at me and set a date for operation I imagine. I’m sure it won’t be fun. God knows I’ve had enough of hospitals and medication and doctors and nurses and things poking at my eyes. But maybe I will be lucky and it will help my sight a little. The conclusion last time was that they weren’t sure that the operation woukd make a significant difference. But at this point any little improvement would be very welcome. And then I guess afterwards I’ll have to have even more laser treatment. I wonder if it wouldn’t just be easier to buy a new pair of eyes…

Today I spent some fun time with the goat boys. And also went to the doctor to get my test results. They were good. “In fact they’re quite good all around” the doctor said. Well, apart from the cholesterol. That’s still a little too high. So now I’m getting medication for that. The pharmacy is starting to feel like a second home. But other than that I am happy that the long term blood sugar levels were good. I was a little worried, because in my frustrated state I have been sleeping a lot lately and not getting exercise and my diet hasn’t been quite perfect either. I was worried that maybe I had let things slide a little. But it’s all good. And I will renew my efforts. I haven’t had soda for two days now. I have been drinking carbonated mineral water instead. And getting carrots. And fish. Fish is very good for you. I have more to discuss about these matters, since there has been a new development. But I don’t feel like wriring about it now. Using the computer is getting harder and harder. Even at 800×600 with zoomed text. It’s not good. Maybe it’s time to cut back on the computer usage.

Me not drinking soda and not wanting to use the computer…

I don’t even know who I am anymore.

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2 Responses to “Behind Plume Eyes”

1. Debster Says:
March 28th, 2009 at 4:41

Well, I am back. I think! It is hard to find all the stuff, get e-mail addresses back, favorites, etc.

I don’t know if it’s here and I’m just not finding it or what.

I think they will want someone with you after the cataract surgery. Someone to get you home anyway.

We are supposed to have much big snow on Sat. and then more precipatation over the next few days. I can hardly wait.

I’m ready for spring and so are the goatzies and donkey girl.
2. Plume Says:
March 29th, 2009 at 0:14

Debster – I’m glad you’re back. Hope your stuff hasn’t disappeared in the great goat belly in the sky.
I’m sure my parents will help me after the operation. I think they offered that I could stay with them when it’s done. In case I’m all blind and stuff. More blind, I mean.