Thursday, June 14, 2012

A scare and a reward

Before I get to the scare, here's the status of my dress (M6032). I've inched my way through spending about an hour a night after work. The pattern downsizing and adjustments are done and it's nearly all the way cut out.


I decided NOT to cut on the cross grain to take advantage of the border because there's not much stretch that way. Instead, I'm cutting the border off and will sew it back on at the hem. A little more work, but this way I get the stretch where I want/need it and I can decide on final length at the end. A good trade-off for extra steps.


The scare was last night around midnight, right as I was getting ready for bed. I went to round up the dogs for a pee outside before bed (the dogs, people, not me!) and found Chili laid out flat on the area rug in the family room and not really moving. Now, if you knew Chili, you'd know that him laying on the floor instead of a sofa or a bed is strange enough, and that was an immediate flashing red light to me. And upon further inspection he was lethargic, not using his back legs at all, and was very twitchy and jittery. Gulp!

After a rush to the emergency vet (thankfully only 2 miles away), we still don't know exactly what was wrong but the vet's best guess was that he ingested some sort of animal or chemical neuro toxin, and to quote her, "was tripping his brains out." Poor baby. I elected to let them inject fluids under his skin (think Jack Russell Camel hump)  in an effort to dilute whatever it was and for me to take him back home instead of leaving him for observation.

We got back home around 1:30 a.m. and I stayed up with him for a couple more hours. I had emailed work and let them know the story and that I'd be in late. I woke up around 6 a.m. and he had moved spots on the bed, which was a good sign. When I woke up for good around 9 a.m. he was back to normal. Whew! I made into work around 10:45 a.m., so not too late.

That little guy sure knows how to give me a heart attack! No more psychedelic mushrooms for him.;-)

Now for the "reward." Well, at least that's my justification after a hard month of moving and unpacking and then the trippy dog adventure last night. You KNOW what this box means, right??? It's the first one to me at this address, and I fear not even close to the last. I'm sure Zappos is relieved that I'm back in business. :-) I may be on a fabric semi-diet, but shoes? Never!


Here's what I got. I'm giving the no-hose and self-tanner a go and I need some shoes that feel OK without hose. (Which reminds me, where can I get those "toe hose" thingies and do they really stay put in closed shoes?)


I thought I'd only be keeping one pair, but I love them both. And these below were on sale for $47, so how could I even think about sending them back? That's right, I can't. Plus, with that cushy platform, they are as comfortable as wearing flats.


Of course, I really need some new black heeled sandals too ...

27 comments:

  1. What a scare indeed for your poor baby. Glad he's back to his old self. I'm loving those shoes btw! They are too cute. And I can't wait to see your finished dress!

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  2. What a relief! And it always happens after hours, doesn't it? Good thing it's close by.

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  3. What a relief! And it always happens after hours, doesn't it? Good thing it's close by.

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  4. What a relief! And it always happens after hours, doesn't it? Good thing it's close by.

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  5. What a relief! And it always happens after hours, doesn't it? Good thing it's close by.

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  6. Ohhhhh...been through those scary times with the fur-babies. Had one years ago when son and girlfriend lived with us...their Boston Terrier/Pug was lethargic, couldn't stand up, but VERY hungry. Girlfriend held him all night (him, staring into her eyes); her, telling him to "hold on til morning"). Well, in the morning he was fine...and that's when they discovered their "baggie o' stuff" was torn open and licked clean. Uh huh...no wonder he was hungry! Munchies! So...just how many pairs of shoes DO you have???? (Not that there's a problem with that...)

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  7. I am glad your dog is fine!

    Those toe hose things will make you look dated and your shoes are too nice for that look. Try Dr. Sholls or Tinactin foot spray and your feet will not sweat.

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  8. Glad to hear Chili is OK. Last night I dreamed Molly ran in front of a car and I had to wake myself up to stop it. She also is having stiffness in her legs when she wakes up, so I worry all the time. Glad you kept both pairs of shoes; they're lovely. Yes, the toe hose are great in your climate. It stops toes feeling yukky in shoes. If my shoes fit well they don't move around although in some looser pairs I have to adjust them once or twice in the day.

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  9. Oh how scary! I'm glad that Mr. Chili is okay.

    Fabulous shoes. g

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  10. Yay that Chili is better! Cute shoes!

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  11. So glad pup is well, it is very scary! Love those shoes! Can't wait to see your dress, and I love your fabric stash! Very organized!

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  12. So glad Chili is OK - do you have any idea what he'd gotten into? Don't want that to happen again!

    Cute shoes.

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  13. That is a nasty scare! I'm glad to hear all is well noe. Why do these things always happen at midnight or later?

    Great shoes! I would be keeping both pairs too, and good luck with your dress. At least you've got past all the alterations. Always nice to have that part behind us.

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  14. Oh how scary! So glad your baby is fine now!!! Was really good you caught it and had a place nearby to go to!!

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  15. Aw dear, you must have been frantic with worry, glad your baby is fine! I think after that scare you need to calm yourself with as many pairs of shoes as you want! x

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  16. I am glad Chili is okay. I know that had to be so scary. Love the shoes and I too love getting those Zappo boxes filled with shoes!!! A girl can never have too many.

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  17. You know, I've got some four inch heels that are actually really comfortable and I'm convinced that it's because they strap onto my foot securely. I can wear them all day. High heel pumps however are agony because there is really nothing holding them onto my foot.

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  18. Whew! That post really had me on edge. So glad to hear Chili came through it. It always surprises me how resilient dogs can be. Freddy and Willy are throwing up one minute and cavorting the next (if they're not actually eating vomit -- sorry, TMI).

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  19. I love toe hose things inside of closed shoes. I find them everywhere. Walmart has the heavy gauge, and Kmart and Sears has the peds nylons type for pumps and that type of shoe. I wear them to work most every day. Tripping doggie, smh.

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  20. I'd love to know the brand of the second pair of shoes you got, with the varied colors. They are adorable!

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  21. Emergency vet trip in the wee small hours, BTDT, scares the bejezuss outta ya. Glad he is recovering. Shoes by mail - never stops amazing me.

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  22. So glad your dog is doing well. Don't you wish they could talk when they are feeling sick?
    I recently bought the second pair of shoes you posted. I got them at Famous Footwear in Maryland. They are comfortable and sexy! I did get them for a little less than $47. You can't beat Zappos' service!!!

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  23. So glad to head that he's so much better. But yes, what's the deal with it always being after hours!! Good outcome and lovely shoes so it ended well we're happy to hear.

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  24. Glad Chili is doing well, Cute shoes.Enjoy

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  25. I'm glad Chili is better! Ironically Google ads put all kinds of mushroom ads at the bottom of your post. I love your shoes and swear by Zappos. I recently purchased some red patent leather work shoes that brings compliments every time I wear them. Of course the are nursing shoes, not pretty heels but I love them!

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  26. Glad to hear Chili got better so quickly, we have a Jack and went through something similar-they are just into everything aren't they? Realty looking forward to see ing your dress and love the shoes.

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  27. I hope all is well now. And i hope you can get some cool photos of the finished dress soon.

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