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Our tech team has launched updates to The Nest today. As a result of these updates, members of the Nest Community will need to change their password in order to continue participating in the community. In addition, The Nest community member's avatars will be replaced with generic default avatars. If you wish to revert to your original avatar, you will need to re-upload it via The Nest.
If you have questions about this, please email help@theknot.com.
Thank you.
Note: This only affects The Nest's community members and will not affect members on The Bump or The Knot.
Brain tumors and other random happenings
My sister is out of surgery and in recovery. Initial results confirm what they thought it was last week so that's good news. More in-depth info within a week.
It's in the mid-60s to 70s where we are now. I miss chilly jacket-wearing weather but I hear the mitten state is about the same, if not warmer. 
Re: Brain tumors and other random happenings
So glad to read this update. How long is her stay post-biopsy?
Yeah, the weather has been terrific this week. Perfect for tearing out the vegetables, and adding to the illicit compost heap.
Such a rebel.
GRKaters - So good to hear that you all received positive news. Hope that she recovers quickly!
Phew luckily the project I asked you to help me with will start in winter and run through summer. Unless you are saying summer through the holidays just to throw me off.
So glad the outlook seems good at this point GRKaters!
We've been trying to enjoy the nice weather while it's here. We are going on a bike ride tonight and last night we walked around Art Prize with Toby and had a beer on HopCat's patio. Perfectly lovely.
Juli, how does Gordie do when he's home alone?
I've thought of taking one dog, but not the other on walks about town, but have huge guilt. The other day they both came with Henry and I to get Willa. The stroller + 2 dogs was too much for me. Luckily, Arlo was interested in riding down below in the stroller (where some of you have seen Willa ride, recently).
That is great news Grkaters!
Wop- Love the siggy pic! Too cute! Does baby R still have all that hair? She is such a beauty.
Thank you! Yep she still has all that hair :-) Those pics were taken last Friday.
GRK - great news!
I found out last night that the hospital my uncle had been trying to get into in Houston denied him.
They said his cancer is terminal and treatment will not help. I'm pretty devasted. He'll be coming to Michigan next Thursday. My aunt, who works at U of M hospital, is going to try to get him admitted there. We're pretty much grasping at straws at this point. It really blows.
Cancer, I hate you.
Hard to say when we're both gone. :-) When one of us leaves with just Toby (vet appt. usually) he'll whine and look at the window for a few minutes, then lay down. Sometimes he'll wait at the door.
When we're both gone with Toby, I'm not sure. He's not destructive in any manner, but I'd guess that he whines and waits. I wish and hope to someday be able to take Gordie out confidently in any public situation. Unfortunately, since he has some anxiety and dog on dog aggression, I have to be very careful when taking him out - right now I try not to risk any place where there are likely to be big crowds and other dogs.
D&M - I'm so sorry to hear about your uncle. Many thoughts with you and the family.
Wop - That picture is ADORABLE. I have no idea what STTN is WAIT I THINK I JUST FIGURED IT OUT. Sleep through the night???
Mira - I hope James feels better soon. I'm sure that must be hard, but you're being a good Mama to him.
I think it means slept through the night?
Just overnight so far--as long as things stay copacetic.
And pulling OUT the veggies? My (numerous) tomatoes still haven't turned color yet! EVER!
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Ohhh that is devastating.
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D&M, I'm so, so sorry. Terribly sad.
Katers, pick some of your tomatoes and put them in a paper bag. Close up the bag, and put on the counter. Check every day, and take out the red ones as they rippen.
Juli, I fear if we left one dog at home, we would have tangible evidence of Arlo or Greta not being happy about it. I'm glad that's not the case for you.
WOP: Awwwww... she's so cute!
Mira: post shots is rough for baby and mom. It gets easier. Also, HI! Good to see you here. How was yoga this week (for all 3 of you)?
Just popping by to say HI!!
It's kind of quiet here today. DH fell last night coming out of the bike trail and bashed himself up a little. He is feeling it today.
Nice to *see* you popping in! Ice cream sounds delicious!
The last ice cream trip of the season for us was about 3 weeks ago. My new seasonal treat is combining candy corn and apple slices. Tastes very close to a caramel apple, without the mess.
This is a fascinating idea. I eat candy corn by the handful and I have an overabundance of apples. You just sprinkle candy corn over the apples?