Wednesday, November 26, 2014

A Milestone for Gus

An early snowy-rainy start for the day before Thanksgiving that began with the holistic vet coming to see Gus.  He really enjoys her visits, that really are helping him. Gus literally turns into jello during treatments.  I really need to take a photo of the visible smile on his face that radiates contentment during her visits.  Dr. E is kind, caring and compassionate. Those qualities are really needed when your vet practice is solely providing supportive care for dogs like Gus, who on the 23rd passed the six month mark that he's been with us. A milestone that one vet and a few doubters didn't think possible.
After Dr. E left it was time to venture out onto the snowy, wet and sloppy roads to do a few errands.
One stop was the laundromat to wash quilts, blankets and dog beds. With the change machine not working, I decided to go to a bank across the street to get $10 in quarters.  The bank wouldn't give it to me because I don't bank there.  A single roll of quarters, really?  I even had a $10 bill.  The teller seemed embarrassed that she couldn't give it to me, and asked another who didn't want to break the rules, and a third that the other two seemed to defer to, didn't want to be bothered by such a trivial request-- Because after all, I don't bank there.  I got the roll of quarters from the feed store where I buy bird food. Customer service at its worst. But Todd enjoying the snow, that's not going to last, the best!


To all of you celebrating tomorrow, Happy Thanksgiving!!  

29 comments:

  1. We have that wet snow also. Nasty, Nasty. Be safe on those roads and have a happy Thanksgiving.

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  2. The snow is pretty though. (I know it will get old, soon enough)
    Enjoy your Thanksgiving as well!

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  3. sad that the tellers couldn't/wouldn't help you. just sad.

    but glad the pups are with you to enjoy the holiday!

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  4. Yay for Gus!

    Wishing you a very Happy Thanksgiving.

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  5. All of you at Golden Pines have made such a difference in Gus's life. Because of all the love unselfishly given to him, he has relaxed, and is enjoying life. Were also thankful to the special vet who is helping to make Gus feel better.. Thank you for sharing with us,, the journey of Gus.
    love
    tweedles and georgie

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  6. And those mean people at the bank- I hope they get NO Thanksgiving dinner!
    love
    tweedles

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  7. Customer service seems to be a thing of the past....

    So happy Gus is doing well, and you have a great Vet.

    Have a nice Thanksgiving.

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  8. Good for gus, glad in his life that it REALLY makes him happy...glad he doesn't have to deal with banks....the rank lower then Lawyers in dad eyes.....Happy Thanksgiving to you and all that pack of wonderful pups!

    The Mad Scots

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  9. Glad all is well for Gus ! Hope you and your clan have a Happy and safe Thanksgiving . Lovely photos !

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  10. Gus is probably too mellow to tell the bank what for. Todd, however, should have an opinion. Get back at them, like Yelp or something like that. Go ahead, publicize them, what are they? The Last National Bank of Virginia?

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  11. Good news about Gus. You are so fortunate to have a Vet that will make house calls. As for that bank....I would never do business there. Period. So ridiculous!

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  12. That's great news about Gus. He seems like such a sweetie.

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  13. Happy Thanksgiving to all at Golden Pines.
    That smile on Gus's face is priceless, a great way to start Thanksgiving !
    Loves and licky kisses
    Princess Leah xxx

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  14. I am so happy for Gus, he has a happy and loving home. I would never do business with that bank.. Happy Thanksgiving to all of you!

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  15. Kind, caring and compassionate. Good virtues in vets ... and in bankers too !

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  16. Yay for Gus!! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

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  17. Morning Kim, wonderful for Gus, that's great. Looks pretty with the dusting of snow at Golden Pines. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours. Blessings Francine.

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  18. Bless you and Carl for the love and care you have given to so many that may have never had a chance. Sunny, of course, comes to mind, along with Tanner and Hamlet and Toby and his brother and on and on. The irony of today being Thanksgiving and a business would not exchange coins for paper money! a simple request that would have taken no effort on their part and possibly made you respect them. As you said, Customer Service? I guess they didn't get the memo.
    Sweet Gus, I would love to see his bliss face with the vet! He looks pretty happy, as is.
    Gus' Mom

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  19. How lovely to see Gus looking so peaceful, happy and content!! Customer service appears to be a thing of the past, aye?? Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!!

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  20. We're so glad that Gus is doing well. He deserves a little peace and happiness. Mom used to work in a bank about a hundred years ago when they actually acted like banks.
    The Portie Pack

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  21. Too many banks are like that now.
    Sad.
    Happy Thanksgiving!

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  22. stupid bank.
    really. how stupid is that. they just threw away a possible potential customer. really. what if you had just moved there and were considering a bank while washing your things? they had no way of knowing that.
    the news of gus is jubilant. i knew that guy was worth every minute.
    but then they ALL are!!!
    love you dear heart. hope your weekend is restful and wonderful. XO♥

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  23. Sweet Gus...
    So sorry about that bank episode - you'd think they were giving you something for free. Geez!

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  24. Whaaat??! I'm just really flabbergasted by the bank story :( So glad Gus is hanging in there and enjoying the twilight of his long life; many things to be thankful for this holiday season indeed.

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  25. Glad to hear that Gus is doing well.
    About the bank, that is everywhere. How ridiculous. Just because you don't bank their. What kind of BS is that? Hope you had a great Thanksgiving with Carl and your furry friends. Hugs, Ana

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  26. Hi Kim
    So glad to read about sweet Gus. I'm sure he's thankful for the treatments and being in your care.
    Hope your Thanksgiving holiday was peaceful.
    Hugs to you and the gang
    Nadine & goldens Neeli & Elle

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  27. What a lucky dog Gus is to have such tender care. Bummer to the bank with no customer service. Really? Not even a roll of quarters? Have a great weekend.

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  28. Hi Y'all!

    It's wonderful to see how lucky some seniors are to find someone to love them and make them feel their best so they can enjoy each moment of the life God gave them.

    Y'all come on back,
    Hawk aka BrownDog

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  29. Oh that snow looks cold! I'm hoping to get Harlow up in some soon, as soon as her cast is off.

    I've run into that too - banks not helping because I don't bank there. I guess they need all their quarters for their customers, but really?

    Monty and Harlow

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