Vacuum
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Today was a cleaning day, more or less. I got a vacuum cleaner for my birthday. Today my dad came around and unpacked it. And assembled it. And vacuumed my appartment. That was jolly nice of him. Now that it’s all put together hopefully I’ll be able to manage doing it on my own in the future. Although I’m not sure what the point is when I can’t see the dust anyway.
Today I also went to the playground. And spent some good times with the goats in the sun. Magnethe and Vanilje tied out in the back, the boys running around all over the place. It’s fun to see them on their own like that. Interacting with kids, exploring the place. It adds a lot of life to a place when you have two hyperactive goat boys running around.
I almost thought that Finn had lost interest in jumping on my back. He barely tried it today. But after much coaxing and leaning over, he finally got the clue and jumped up and stood on my back. I love that. I’ll probably end up breaking my back over it, but it’ll be worth it.
I think I once wondered if goats ever farted, because I never heard it. Today I did. Jacob was coughing and then one cough was accompanied by a little harmony from the rear end. That made me laugh.
In other news, I got a letter from the hospital. With my urgent appointment. On June 8th. So that’s almost 3 weeks away. That is how urgent they feel it is I guess. Meanwhile my eyesight gets worse and worse. I would not be surprised if I was blind by then. Or at least unable to read the computer screen at all. So it goes. It’s almost funny how I miss my life as it was just 6 months ago. Back then I thought it sucked. But oh what I wouldn’t give to have it back. Unlimited time and freedom and all the money I could spend and a clear world around me. I had everything I could possibly want. And now it’s all slipping away. You don’t appreciate what you have until it’s gone, so it goes.
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3 Responses to “Vacuum”
1. Debster Says:
May 20th, 2009 at 23:13
Goats got gas! Oh, yes ours surely do. Especially in the winter time when we have the doors shut to keep out the wind. Those goats have the “SBD’s”.
What is an SBD you ask? A silent, but deadly fart. Whew! Does that fermented hay smell bad.
That Snickers is something else too. She gets to running around, rearing up, kicking up her back legs, and “toot toot” she gets to farting. It is very funny.
But the funniest thing is when my husband has gas! All the animals stop eating, turn their heads in wonder, and stare at him! I told him one time all their little eyes were watering from the odor!
If you think fermented hay smells bad . . . whew wait till you have a fart-off between my husband and the donkey!
That’s your laugh for the day, Plume. And no, ladies don’t pass gas, so don’t even go there!
PS: We don’t even say the “V” word at our house (vacuuming). I dislike vacuuming. I will do it at work (as I get paid for it) and then it’s usually outside vacuuming up paint chips.
2. Valja Says:
May 21st, 2009 at 20:25
Hey Mr. Plume,
I have had a difficult week, and beyond that have been busy trying to get my thesis under control (No, no, bad thesis! Don’t run away from me again!) which is why I haven’t been commenting like I used to. I am glad you still get out to play with the goats — lately I’ve felt really deprived of animal company/hugs. *sigh* At least you still have the goats!
I’m sorry to hear your urgent appointment is so far away. Could you write them a letter back explaining your concerns? They really should take into account how fast your condition developed. I wish there were something I could do to help, I really do.
Please keep writing, though, as long as you can. I lost a friend last week, and apparently he had problems not one of his friends knew about — everything was locked away inside him and he never gave us the chance to help. Now that he’s gone, it’s become even clearer to me how vital it is to support our friends and show them how much we care. I am so glad that you know people care about you, and that you’re able to communicate your thoughts and fears to others — we might not always be able to fix everything, but we’re here to support you. That’s what friends do, after all.
Thank you for letting us be your friends.
*hugs*
Valja
3. Plume Says:
May 21st, 2009 at 21:22
Debster – Hah! That did make me laugh. Thanks Deb. There’s nothing like good fart humour!
Valja – I am so sorry to hear about your friend. That’s horrible, for everyone involved. I’m glad I have my blog and you guys, it surely does help to have a place to vent your feelings. And to know that there are people who care.
Hope you are doing okay, and thank you too. *Hugs*