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[ebonlock]

I just spoiled myself on tonight's House, which may have been for the best as the very special episode is going to upset me profoundly. Apparently I'd missed some of the rumors for this season, so if you hear a plaintiff "Nooooooooo!" in about an hour you'll know why.

*sigh*

Anyway I'm home tonight from dance practice because a) I ate rather stupidly this weekend and my stomach is letting me know it, and b) because I also forgot to take my acid reducing medication this morning and that made an already unhappy stomach even worse. Interestingly I can handle the stomach pain more than the inevitable headache that comes along with it. Not sleeping last night did not help.

In other news Kage had a rough weekend. The vet told us to change her dressing every two days so we skipped Friday and on Saturday we did the usual bandage change. Unfortunately the new antibiotic ointment he'd prescribed had dried and hardened, sealing the gauze directly to the wound. Aelf and I were beside ourselves, but pushed through it, dunking her foot in a diluted hydrogen peroxide solution to eventually peel it off. Kage was in agony but was so brave about the whole thing, I couldn't have been prouder of her. We finally got it changed and went back to the old antibiotic ointment in addition to the collagen ointment he'd prescribed to keep things moist. We've also gone back to daily bandage changes which seems to be working. On the plus side the wound seems to be healing and smaller than it was. She's going into the vet's tomorrow just for a look-see and consult with the vet.

And speaking of Kage, I'd like to thank everyone who contributed to the "Kage Fund" that moonlightnrain organized, you have no idea how much I appreciate it. I'll thank each of you separately, but I wanted to post a public thank you as well. It's a great weight off my shoulders.

And finally a big congratulations to moonlightnrain and lizzzie_lou who got engaged on Saturday. Both were positively giddy when they arrived at the big engagement party that evening, and I don't think any of us could've been happier for them if we tried.

Comments

[moonlightnrain.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much for the card and for being thoughtful enough to have many people sign it as a memento. *hugs*

I know you have a lot on your mind, but have you checked out the Annie mix lately?

[ebonlock.livejournal.com]

Indeed I have, and I've added one more song which I heard today and decided was perfect. I've got a basic order and was hoping to burn it to a cd for you whenever we can manage to get together again.

[moonlightnrain.livejournal.com]

What does your Friday night look like?

[ebonlock.livejournal.com]

Hopefully there will be class, but I should be around by 7:30 if that works for you.

[moonlightnrain.livejournal.com]

It does. Any interest in showing me either more BH or the end of BSG?

[ebonlock.livejournal.com]

Aelf'll be there too so we can consult with her which one she'd prefer to see again, fair enough?

[moonlightnrain.livejournal.com]

Absolutely.

[ririum.livejournal.com]

I'm still crying. Why is this show so depressing?

[ebonlock.livejournal.com]

I'm still crying. Why is this show so depressing?

I bawled like a little kid too, Taub really set me off, though. When he lost it I was a goner.

[windrose.livejournal.com]

...so if you hear a plaintiff "Nooooooooo!" in about an hour you'll know why.

Meanwhile I was going "Oh, you've got to be shitting me!" through the entire episode. It was like watching a ham-handed PSA written by someone who had no idea what they were talking about.

[ebonlock.livejournal.com]

You know I knew there was some serious emotional manipulation going on but somehow I didn't seem to mind. And I kind of liked the fact that it came quite literally out of nowhere, that even House had no clue. I also liked watching him melt down in his own uniquely screwed up way. I really think he was grooming Kutner to be his successor, that he saw a lot of himself in the guy, only a better version of himself. And now he's left rather shockingly devastated and with no idea what to do about it.

If nothing else I do find it a dramatic twist pregnant with possibilities for House. I wonder if it'll inspire him to give psychological help another try.

[windrose.livejournal.com]

The stuff with House and Taub was good. The rest? Not so much.

OTOH, the actor's reason for leaving the show is very cool, indeed.

[ebonlock.livejournal.com]

Holy crap! That is utterly awesome! A White House job! Good for him. I'm sad to lose his character because I adored Kutner (I know, a sure sign he was doomed), but he totally made the right call.

Also I was totally ok during the episode until Taub broke down, then I lost it too.

[missjones.livejournal.com]

I didn't know anything about this fund for Kage...Of course I want to contribute...is there a link?

[ebonlock.livejournal.com]

I didn't know anything about this fund for Kage...Of course I want to contribute...is there a link?

There's no need, dear, truly. I'm in a great place now financially and I can see the light at the end of the debt tunnel so it's all good. But thank you for the offer!

[elenderel.livejournal.com]

I didn't know about it either ... I'm glad to hear the finances are doing better. Caring for a sick/hurting animal is not cheap. I have been wondering what on Earth I would do if something similar should happen to, say, Bob or Olivia. I applaud you for all you've done for Kage and am so happy that she seems to be recovering well.

[ebonlock.livejournal.com]

We just got back from her latest vet trip and she's doing so well that the vet said she didn't need bandages any more. Of course by the time we got her home she'd licked her leg raw so we popped a bandage back on as it had started bleeding again. Still this is the first time in months that she doesn't have a follow up appointment scheduled. I'm utterly astonished and overjoyed by this.

[elenderel.livejournal.com]

Oh that is phenomenal news!!