I don't think I am exaggerating. I decided to try to cheer myself up and take yhe dogs to the creek. I had a water noodle to play fetch in the water with my big dog Tyler. The water was really really fast but he is very strong. I threw the noodle and it got caught in a tree across creek. The water was too fast, Ty could not get it so it was up to about my hips, I decided to walk over and get it. I had flip flops on. Halfway across, I see my little dog following me. I knew he would drowned in that water so I went for him. I grabbed him and was trying to make it across and I dropped him. I fell and the current had me. I was really really scared. All kinds of rocks and getting all bumped up and no strength to stand up. I finally grabbed of all things some blackberry brambles. I was scared. I lost my shoes, every part of my body was hurting and their was no way I could walk through those blackberries. Three times I stood up and fell again. I looked around for someone but no one. sh*t it hurt. I finally grabbed blackberry to blackberry vine up stream until I to to a tree I could wrap my arms around. With my last strength, I got out. I was sure my little dog was dead. I am barefoot walking on sharp gravel all cut up and hurting and there comes my little Chico from downstream. What a nightmare. Well, that put my priorities in place. There could be worse things to worry about Roxy, this is the second time (at least) something like this has happened. You have to stop. If not for yourself, think of your pets. This is the second time you've almost drowned one of your dogs. And how would they survive without you? Good Grief, Roxy!! I noodle???? You of all ppl know not to go hiking alone near a creek! I know you miss the things you used to do, but please be careful and wait to go with someone!! What would Brett do if something happened to you??? hmmmmmmmmmmm Besides, how can you work in a nursery if you are in traction in the hospital????
Woman what were you thinking? Would you please, please stay alive.
I'm glad you survived, but are you sure that you are alright.
Banged up and hopefully a little smarter. I am worried this is going to bring on a flare and Brett comes on Wed. but I am going to try to keep positive. You know I have had water rescue training more than once and I did all the wrong things. I don't know if it is the darvocet or what but I sure have been doing some stupid stuff. I hurt right now so don't pick on me too bad.Thank goodness you are okay. You keep this up and we are all gonna have to go together and get you a keeper for when Brett isn't around.
Please please please...take care of yourself and STOP doing things like that.
A noodle?...come on Roxy.
I bout had a heart attack when I read the heading for your posting.
Please be more careful. Get a hot batha nd some rest. Love on the pooches and just take it easy til Brett gets home.
roxy, i know how ya feel. i think we all do. i used to be so strong, now i'm so weak. it's like there's no winning, no matter how hard we try. we have to stay positive & think of the good things, even if it's 1 little thing.Roxy,
Whenever I have had a major shock in my life, and this certainly qualifies, it has made me very susceptible to accidents. You're just shook up. Of course, the RA is making it worse because the body just won't respond like it used to and it is so variable from day to day, even hour to hour.
Right now, a storm is blowing and I can feel my joints screaming a protest. They were much better earlier. Now, walking and moving my fingers is hard.
That's why you have to be careful and why you need a different path. Besides, I would you'd want to save up some of that precious energy for when your sweetie comes home. I'm pretty sure he wants you in one piece.
Okay first of all, I had to check the date on this thread because I thought it was an old one. I mean surely Roxy would not do the same thing twice in like the last month! But no, you did it again...so you are officially grounded! You are no longer aloud out to the creek or into the woods with out human supervision. I mean it young lady...and if you do it again...your computer priviliges will be suspended!!!!Goal keep her in one piece until Brett gets home
We'll need to:
1. Permanately attach a life vest
2. Wrap her in bubble wrap
3. Teach the dogs and cats to make her sit - stay -down
4. Park her on the sofa to wait for Brett.
There, that should fix her! We also know you're not as strong or agile as you used to be. It's a horrible RA fact. Do not go to the creek by yourself. Don't do it. You can't even rescue dog toys and noodles. How would you rescue a dog or yourself?
lol I agree. I don't think it is safe for you to go near that creek anymore! You went in that fast moving water with flip flops? Those rocks have got to be very very slipery. There is no way you would have been able to keep your footing... espeicailly with flip flops on and the water up to your hips! I am glad you are alright! And I am glad your little dog is fine too. Or a blow up pool!!!
Good idea Crunchy. We have thought of that. He is usually pretty good about judging the current himself, he just does not look downstream for waterfalls and he will follow me anywhere. The only thing I worry about the swim vest is it is so hot on our walks. It has been 105 and up this week.
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