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[turps]

fandomtrees is open again if anyone wants to post their own tree.

Bodhi had her hospital check up on Thursday, and it went well. The same day, Megan—my shared with Kayleigh cat—was at the vets and a family friend had to go for what could have been a very significant hospital appointment. I'll cut for all due to medical details, including mention of cancer in terms of the family friend.

Bodhi's appointment was at Newcastle at 8:30 so it was an early start for them all. In the end, she was only in for five minutes, and they were home at 9:30. The surgeon thinks there were actually two cysts, the huge one under her tongue and a smaller one that was closer to the skin on her chin but not full at that point. That second one wasn't seen at the time and will have to be removed in the future, but he was happy to wait for three months, making sure it was totally drained and infection free before it will be scanned and plans made from there, for what will hopefully be a small, routine op.

Meanwhile, Kayleigh had made an appointment at the vets for Megan. I'll have said loads of times before, but Megan has a skin condition that means she needs monthly injections of antibiotics and steroids. They do try to make the time between as long as possible as long term use of both isn't ideal, but sometimes she has bad early breakouts, which is what happened this week.

The issue was, because it was an early and severe breakout it was an emergency appointment and the only vet available was one Kayleigh doesn't like. She's a perfectly good vet, but there was a bad appointment in the past where Kayleigh lost all trust, so she messaged and asked if I'd come along for moral support.

So off I went to the vets and Megan was quickly dealt with and is feeling better now. It's nearly time for Murphy's boosters too, so I went to book him in only to find out there's a national shortage of the booster meds. The receptionist said he can go three months over without having to restart his vaccinations, so hopefully, they'll get more in before that.

Leaving there, Kayleigh asked if I'd stay with Bodhi while she drove her bestie's mam/our family friend, to a hospital appointment. C has had breast cancer three times, and due to various things after this round of chemo we all worried it wouldn't be good news.

So, I got to hang out with Bodes for the afternoon, and amazingly, the news was, well not good, but not bad either. No spread, which had been feared, just a new kind of chemo to be used, which considering what we'd been thinking was good.



I've been burning my way through episodes of Fantasy Island this week. I had two seasons to watch and am nearly finished the first. I'm enjoying them, and how each is pretty much self-contained apart from some details, so it's easy viewing.

To end, a meme I saw around a few places.

Go through your last 5 fics and share the first and last line. Provide no context.

Where Can I Go When I Want You Around

As far as being a werewolf goes; Roy’s not the norm. For now Roy’s aware his pack has extended by one, and Roy couldn’t be happier.

Run For Your Sisters and Brothers

The thing about Charlie is, he needs a lot of help. Delicious!

Talking Bollocks

It’s not that Roy hates going out for drinks And as he watches her walk away, Roy can believe it.

By the Line that Keeps You Tethered

If anyone asks: which they won’t, because Eliot’s got no intention of talking to anyone soon, Eliot is going to say… And all Eliot can do is try to hide his smile.

I'm In Love With My Own Sins

Bucky wakes up to silence. And, for the second time that day, Bucky says, “It’s a date.”

I know I'm sort of breaking the no talking about thing, but wow, I have a pattern in terms of last lines.

Comments

[misbegotten]

The thing about Charlie is, he needs a lot of help. Delicious!

I love the juxtaposition of these two lines. It's like some psycho narrator is reveling in the prospect! :D

[turps]

I've been laughing at your comment ever since I read it.

You're so right!

[omens]

The charlie one is so, so funny :DDD

[turps]

Poor Charlie, his life is so hard :D

[shadowhive]

Oh I might look into fandomtrees 🤔

Aww Bodhi, here’s hoping it all goes smoothly

I’m glad Megan’s appointment went ok despite the vet change. But damn I heard some meds were getting in short supply but didn’t know it hit vets too

That’s good there was no spread, here’s hoping the new chemo helps her!

[turps]

Fandomtrees looks fun. You should check out holiday wishes too. You can ask for all sorts on there, fannish and personal. Though, I have to admit, I'm struggling thinking of what to put on my wish list.

Yeah, I was talking to the receptionist when she mentioned the short supply of meds, asking if it was for the same reason as human medicine and she said yeah. It's a worry because I really don't want him to have a gap in his inoculation record.

It was brilliant news about the no spread. Though, she was happier that the chemo change meant she didn't have to go to hospital the next day as they sorted things out.

[frausorge]

I'm glad the outlook is good for Bodhi! And here's hoping your family's friend gets good care and the new treatment is effective. - And that Murphy doesn't have to wait too much longer!

I like the pattern of your first lines! Short, punchy, and intriguing to pull the reader in.

[turps]

Bodhi's appointment went really well. It'll need dealing with, but at least this cyst doesn't look as serious. I just hope Murphy can get his boosters in time. I'd hate to start from the beginning again.

Thank you!

[spikedluv]

I'm glad that all fared (mostly) well at their appointments. (I'm boggling that there was another cyst just hanging out, waiting to explode, or whatever cysts do.)

[turps]

(I'm boggling that there was another cyst just hanging out, waiting to explode, or whatever cysts do.)

I know, I don't think anyone expected that. But hopefully, next time, they'll finally be gone for good.

[turlough]

Oh, so it's not a new cyst, it was just hiding behind the other, much larger one. That's very evil of it! I'll keep my fingers crossed removing it will be quick and easy.

How unfortunate there's a shortage just when Murphy needs his boosters. Hopefully the shortage will soon be ended so he can get them on time!

[turps]

Yep, a hiding cyst that came out when the other was taken away. I really hope it will be an easy removal or poor Bodhi is going to have a lot of scar tissue under her chin.

The shortage is worrying. I knew there were issues with human meds but didn't realise that had extended to animals too.

[rikes]

How frustrating that Bodhi is having trouble with a cyst again! I guess it's good news that it's not the old one acting up again, but still! Hopefully this one won't get as bad at any point.

[turps]

The cyst situation is frustrating. Thankfully, the cyst seems to have gone right down now, so I'd like to think it stays that way now until this second one can be removed.