Thanks, y'all. It sounds like there are several good options out there. And Fred, thanks for letting me know about NCSU's vet hospital. They did a hip replacement on my roommate's dog about 10 years ago, and they were very nice and easy to work with. Good people.
River: I know you have questions. Mal: That would be why I just asked them.
'Objects In Space'
Natter 62: The 62nd Natter
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Calli - Jan 05, 2009 5:45:32 am PST #9402 of 10002
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
Fred Pete - Jan 05, 2009 5:51:57 am PST #9403 of 10002
Ann, that's a ferret.
We ended up going to Philadelphia for Teddy's transplant (it's closer to DC), so I can't vouch for NCSU's treatment. And they were just starting transplants when we had Teddy's done a little over a year ago. But so few hospitals do kidney transplants at all that just doing the operation means they're major.
Theodosia - Jan 05, 2009 6:43:10 am PST #9404 of 10002
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"
I googled, and the nearest TJ's is in Jenkintown, which is about 8.3 miles from here as the google flies.
I found out recently that King of Prussia is named after an inn that used to be there. I like it when things have a reasonable explanation.
amych - Jan 05, 2009 6:45:12 am PST #9405 of 10002
Now let us crush something soft and watch it fountain blood. That is a girlish thing to want to do, yes?
I found out recently that King of Prussia is named after an inn that used to be there.
Huh. It is not an exaggeration to say that I've wondered about that name for as long as I can remember. I mean, not every day or anything, but still...
Theodosia - Jan 05, 2009 6:48:45 am PST #9406 of 10002
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"
It's the same story for Bird-in-Hand PA, too.
amych - Jan 05, 2009 6:59:31 am PST #9407 of 10002
Now let us crush something soft and watch it fountain blood. That is a girlish thing to want to do, yes?
But sadly, Intercourse was not named for a motel. Inn. Whatev.
Dana - Jan 05, 2009 7:25:41 am PST #9408 of 10002
"I'm useless alone." // "We're all useless alone. It's a good thing you're not alone."
Ah, Monday. Nothing like starting the week on hold with tech support.
tommyrot - Jan 05, 2009 7:29:08 am PST #9409 of 10002
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
Did you know that if you blow soap bubbles in very cold air, they'll freeze? And they look very pretty....
The first one is cool, but if you go through the slideshow there are even prettier ones.
And here's a frozen soap bubble shattering: [link]
Kathy A - Jan 05, 2009 7:46:38 am PST #9410 of 10002
We're very stretchy. - Connie Neil
Also, very very tired. For it was a Monday, and the Gronk (also, to my typing skills, known as fring) was mighty. And the slithy toves did gyre and gimble in the wabe.
Anyone who can quote Carroll first thing in the a.m. is not that Gronkified! Or she is a Buffista. I forget where I am sometimes--of course Shir can quote Carroll first thing in the morning.
Much ~ma to all who need it!
tommyrot - Jan 05, 2009 7:54:00 am PST #9411 of 10002
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
A man attempting to burglarize an Edinburgh, Scotland home fled when faced with Thor. The home belongs to Torvald Alexander, 38, who had returned from a New Year's party dressed as the Norse god of thunder and surprised the thief. From The Telegraph:
Mr Alexander said: "As soon as he saw me his eyes went wide with terror.
"He looked like he had had a few drinks and decided to do a late night break in, but he hadn't counted on the God of Thunder living here."
He added: "I had just got back from a fancy dress New Year's party and because I have a Norwegian name I decided to go as Thor.
"It took ages making the cape, helmet and breast plate, and I must admit it was a bit chilly walking home, but when I saw that guy I just went mad and charged at him, my cape flying behind me.