October was a wild ride, and now I’m unbelievably relieved to be finished with it. My beloved dog was struck down with a nasty anal gland infection, and I had to fork over a whopping $3,000 for the emergency surgery he needed. It’s not that the money bothered me too much, I was just so worried and anxious for my little friend. It was a nerve-racking process, but I’m relieved to report that he’s made a full recovery–the stitches have been taken out, and he’s back to frolicking with his usual glee.
Speaking of checkups, it was time for my own bi-annual Merriweather Blood-letting to assess my health–the results have been both good and bad. Good news is that my prostate-specific antigen (PSA) numbers declined along with my cholesterol levels. However, it’s not all roses. My carbon dioxide levels are creeping towards COPD territory, and my bilirubin and glucose levels have both fallen into the danger zones. I’m due to visit the doc next week–The Egyptian, as I call her. She’s a young, exotic looking doctor, though I’ve only seen her eyes through that medical mask. Hopefully she’ll be able to tell me what needs to be done to set things right.
Nonetheless, I’m off on a positive note. I was able to get my CB radio installed back into my Jeep, and my little pup and I can now listen to all the truckers’ banter while out in the wilderness. Until next time. -out.
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