4/18 Leo's "I'm Coming Home" Condo! PMBG 354 AMBG 50!

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Lisa & Leo

Lisa & Leo

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Good Morning LL! See, we couldn't stay away long!!!
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Today is a day much anticipated and dreaded. The Last Travel Day. We've been in Maryland for nearly 3 weeks, shooting final drops, then the OMG start of the OTJ Trial. I had to finish the trial with out stressing him with the trip so I stayed down an extra week. Well, today is the Travel Day with its concomitant threats of barf-o-ramas, wandering liqui-poos, pees on various beddings and drool-fests, all occurring less and less IN the actual litterbox. Today is the last trip in the Magical Box of Terrors. The last time I have to hold my bladder for 4 hours while he doesn't have to hold his.

We had our last morning love session in bed, with a whole hand licking! Last night we shared the final "welcome home from work" greeting at the door, love, chewing on mommy, laser tag, chunk-of-steak crazy feast, several rounds of Got-Your-Tail, watching TV together, smoke alarm (oops on heating up those scones) and last sniffs in his window. We were in his window watching the going's on and blooming trees together for a while last night, calm and peaceful, and watching his sniffer going to town (ok, I was standing on the bed to look out). Right now he is in his bed, underneath the table at my feet. So I imagine this is the last time for my ever-present computer-surfing companion.

This is all so bittersweet. I am tearing up.

Ok, enough of that. You CURED the cat, dammit! He deserves no more travel drama. Him a Good Boy. (((Leo)))

Oh! I forgot to share something with you at Leo's OTJ party. ohmygod_smile The day before we started his trial, my team went to our regular Tuesday lunch at the Chinese restaurant. This is what my fortune cookie said, smilies and all:
Lisa's Chinese Fortune Cookie said:
:-D All your hard work will soon pay off :-D
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I saved the fortune and taped it to Leo's traveling supply box. Then that night, we had the 4th drop below 50 (and one to 35) on 1/2 drop of insulin. One of you told me, a reduction from 1/2 drop is to just wave the syringe in his general direction :-D Suddenly (to me) the trial had no choice but to start the next morning. Two weeks later, all that work paid off. It will always warm my heart to think about that fortune :-)

We'll be loading up the car and pushing back from the gate around 3pm today. The drive averages 4 hours. Travel vines are MUCH appreciated. I know his BGs will go through the roof, and I have everything crossed that he will clear the bounce in a cycle or so like he has the last couple times. Because his has such a wonderful little pancreas!

Have a Fantastic Fursday all!
 
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Wooohoooo...very exciting here! Sending tons of safe, barf-free travel vines your way!
 
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Sending prayers for a safe trip with little or no drama and bounce clearing vines to Leo.
 
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Morning Lisa ~O) ~O) ~O)

What a great condo today! Last travel day - so so cool! Leo - doode! Only one more box of terrors... relax this trip and enjoy it, no more after this one. Doesn't that sound great?

I loved this post - brought tons of smiles to my face. :-D :-D :-D Rock on Leo! have the best of days Lisa. :cool:
 
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Lisa, what a happy condo today and bittersweet understandablely, too.
Have a wonderful, safe trip.
Leo, see ya soon, so proud of you, sis Mags
 
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Maybe, just maybe, this will be Leo's best traveling day EVER. Without insulin may he just settle down and rest for the 4 hr trip. May there be no traffic issues and the drive for you is smooooooth sailing.

Leo, this is your last trip. Make it a good one so you can just get rid of the box of terror image once and for all.

Have a great day Lisa. And in 12 hrs you and the little fart will be HOME!

Karen
 
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Safe travels, Leo. It will be fine, you can stay calm in the car. Your bean will be with you. We will miss you terribly but are happy you are doing so well.
Liz
 
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Hi guys .. oh yes, all that hard work has definitely paid off! :-D Will keep fingers and toes and all paws crossed here that leo travels well today and that his BG's don't sky rocket .. have a great day guys!
 
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Sending lots and lots of calm travel vines.

And yes, all of that hard work has definitely paid off!
 
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Yes - make this your perfect driving trip Leo! Just snooze through it, OK? Sending perfect travel vines your way.
 
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Hey Leo, Make the most of that trip :lol: , and when you hop out of that travel box, eat some of that special catnip and celebrate!
Your friend,
Rusty

Hi Lisa, Have a good trip. I hope that all will go well and that Leo's bgs stay green!

Hugs & scritches,

Ella & Rusty
 
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Paws crossed for uneventful safe travel. Yes, Leo deserves to say goodbye to the box of terror, but you will now be alone for those trips. Come visit us here, we'll keep you company.

Be good Leo and stay off the joose!
 
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One of you told me, a reduction from 1/2 drop is to just wave the syringe in his general direction
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Think about it like an extra dry martini - the bartender takes the bottle of vermouth and waves it on top the gin or vodka! :-D

Leo got an extra dry niptini instead!

And now you get to get used to not having a condo any longer and crashing other condos instead. Welcome to the Falls!
 
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Sending you lots of safe travel vines today! You are almost there and you've done such a wonderful thing for Leo so he can live a long and happy life!

Wow, a whole hand lick... that's some love right there. :-D We'll all be anxiously awaiting final destination arrival news. You can do this Leo! :-D
 
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Thank you all for the vines. I read all that you wrote before we left, and it really meant a lot then. And it does again now, reading again how much you all supported us today. I am just exhausted.

We just got home a bit ago, and it wasn't terrible, but it's never good. He just gets so stressed. Peed in the LB, pooped on the front seat, laid in a pained meatloaf position, drooling. It is so incredibly sad. I kept telling him it was the LAST ONE. The vet left a message that it's time for his checkup and that he needs his Rabies vaccine. Too bad. I'm not putting Leo back in the box for a long long time.

He is in the pinks. Come on Leo, clear the bounce, my pretty little pancreas boy.

Hi Guys. I iz at my back door looking in my back yard! I'm kinda woozy and mamabean says I have to take a bath 'cause I did more stuff on myself. That means Jacuzzi Party! ~Leo

Good night and see you all in the morning, my wonderful LL family.

Lisa & Leo
 
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Yay for being home sweet home! Have you ever used an animal communicator? He/she might be able to help Leo settle down in the car. Tracy talked to our AC about her kitty (Leo) because she had to take Leo between her house and her parents, an hour drive, and her Leo was similarly miserable. The AC helped her with doing things a little differently in the car and Leo was much calmer after that. Just a thought. It's kind of fun, too. :-D
Liz
 
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Hi Lisa, sorry about that yucky car ride... Poor Leo, I hope he clears that awful number soon and gets back into the pretty greens. Here's to no more yucky car rides for Mr. Leo. Have a great night :smile:
 
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Poor Leo. cat_pet_icon cat_pet_icon Give him lots of cuddles from us (once you've cleaned him up of course). Sending lots of "do your stuff pancreas" vines.

I'm so glad that is over for his sake. Once he's up to it, maybe Leo can invite the cats over for a Homecoming Party. I'm sure he'll be singing Home Again. Does the vet know Leo is OTJ?
 
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Glad you all made it home safely. And I have every bit of confidence in Leo's pancreas! Sleep well and scritches to the sweet boy, Leo!
 
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Best news ever today - Leo is home! Travels are never fun for us kitty owners or the little ones themselves. Bath's are not fun at my house, so I hope the wash down went smoothly.

You've earned a restful night now that it's all over. YAY!
 
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Awww, poor Leo. I'm glad you guys made it home safe and (relatively) sound.

I loved reading your condo this morning ~ sorry I didn't have a chance to post earlier, but I was also sending safe-travel vines.

The fortune is definitely a keeper ~ and you found the perfect spot for it!

I hope you guys have a good, restful evening.

(PS: My DH jokes that due to my inability to handle spicy food, all I need to do is wave a tortilla chip over hot salsa, and that should suffice. :lol: )
 
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I'm glad you and Leo are home. Now, Leo -- down off of the ledge unless you want lots more pokes!
 
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It's great that Leo is home and doesn't have to travel any more although I am sure he will miss you tons!

And now....all normal tests :-D
 
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Hi Lisa,

I'm glad you made it home safe & sound and not too much the worse for wear. :razz: Poor Leo! Racci hates the car too! She isn't quite as worried about it as Leo though. She just cries and yells the whole trip.

Now all Leo has to do is come back down to a nice low bg and all will be well. Have a good night!

Hugs,
Melanie & Racci
 
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BG 50! yay, his little pancreas did it's job!

(((Hugs to Michelle and Mannie)))

It is an incredibly sad day today and with a heavy heart we say goodbye to sweet Mannie. Fly free, much-loved boy.
 
WTG Leo!!! For getting a 50 even if it's a bit too low. :lol: Now, please us the LB, ok? No hooman likes to clean up kitty messes, and that's what the LB is used for anyway. Have a great day, and please travel safely.
 
:mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: A bright spot on a very sad morning. YAY!!!!! That the box of terrors is a thing of the past and Leo is still OTJ!
 
Woo Hoo! Way to go Leo! Great job on coming back down to 50. :mrgreen:
Lisa, that's wonderful his pancreas is working.
 
Give Leo and his wonderful pancreas a BIG hug from us. You must be so relieved. I think we were all holding our breath waiting. hugs and scritches from us
 
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