New Orleans >> Houston >> Indy >> Chicago >> Indy >> Houston >> New Orleans
Whoo. I’m wiped, you guys! It’s been a crazy two weeks. It started with flying to Indy for my next round of tests, CT scan, and so on. Then off to Chicago for Total Pet Expo and a few days with my brother and his lovely wife. Then back to Indy for another test and appointment with my oncologist… Then back to New Orleans late last night, just in time for another doctor’s appointment this morning. (Have I mentioned that cancer is a humongous, giant time suck?!)
Eight exhausting days away from home.
But! The best news ever!! All my tests and scans were CLEAR! They call it “no evidence of disease” but whatever! All I heard was NO SIGN OF CANCER! (I repeat all these same tests quarterly for the next year, so I go back in January.)
Then I got to snuggle my herd last night, and all was right with the world! 🙂
But, while I was on the plane, I was doing a little brainstorming, thinking of posts for the next few weeks, and it occurred to me: Between past conferences, BarkWorld, Total Pet Expo, Facebook, emails, and the comments on here, I’ve gotten a TON of questions. I try my best to answer them piece by piece, but I realized that many have fallen through the cracks. Especially with emails.
And I feel really bad about that!
And so, inspired by another blog that did this (and I can only wish I remember who to give credit), I’m opening the floor to YOU!
You ask, I’ll answer!!
(Like, within reason, of course….)
Dogs, blogs, training, our crazy life situation, favorite products, treats, food, whatever!
Feel free to post your question here in the comments or on Facebook. If you don’t want it to be public, shoot me an email to info{at}ohmydogblog{dot}com. I’ll compile them all over the next few days and create a master FAQ-style post!
Ask, ask away! I can’t wait to finally address everything you guys have been wanting to know!
kenzo says
09•27•13 at 2:16 amGreat news Maggie, you must be relieved !
Maggie says
09•28•13 at 10:58 amThanks so much!!! It’s a huge weight off!
Jan K says
09•27•13 at 2:21 pmMaggie, that is THE BEST news!! You must be so relieved, and wow, that did all sound so tiring. I’m so glad you had safe trips though (and that some of it was for fun!), and are now back home resting up and snuggling with your gang.
I just got back from a trip myself, so now I will be playing catch up for a few days….will try to think of some questions for you while I’m doing all that! 🙂
Maggie says
09•28•13 at 10:59 amIsn’t it crazy how much there is to catch up on after being away?? Yeesh. Good luck with getting caught up! And please do post your questions!!! I think people might be uncomfortable doing so publicly because all the ones I’ve gotten so far have come in via email! 🙂
Phyllis Sims says
09•28•13 at 2:14 pmBlessings on you Maggie. So glad that you are cancer free and so glad I found your blog. I am a daily visitor now. I love all the info that you share with us , but the post I like the most are the ones just about daily life with your boys. I could relate so much about your past post on working from home with your boys. I too work from home, with constant canine (and feline) interruptions. However, I would’t trade my little pack of 4 for anything.
P.S. 4 dogs and 4 cats
Maggie says
09•29•13 at 11:28 amPhyllis, THANK YOU for the kind words. Sincerely! And I am so with you… all those interruptions are worth it to have our packs with us all day! 🙂 You have a BIG group, too!! I’m very impressed!
Singing Dogs says
09•28•13 at 5:49 pmThat’s such great news and we are all very happy for you Maggie.
I think Emmett’s face says, “Thank god you are back because Dad doesn’t know how to do stuff around here!”
Maggie says
09•29•13 at 11:29 amThank you so much, Adam!! And I think you nailed Emmett’s expression! 😉
Randy says
09•28•13 at 6:03 pmI have a Q, and hopefully you’ll have an A! Looking at your herd, I wonder if when you walk them, do people move to the other side of the street? I love dogs, but I know alot of people are intimidated by big dogs and pit mixes. Can you walk them anywhere you want?
And CONGRATS on your good news! That’s so great!
Maggie says
09•29•13 at 11:29 amHi, Randy! Thanks so much for commenting! That’s a really interesting question, which I’ll definitely tackle. I appreciate you taking the time to comment and ask!
Kim B says
09•30•13 at 12:13 pmYay for being cancer free!!!!! and that is the cutest picture of Emmett 🙂
Maggie says
09•30•13 at 12:24 pm🙂 Thank you so much, Kim!!
Sofia says
09•30•13 at 7:01 pmI’m not going to comment on being cancer free, other than,great news!!! (because I’m already crying)
my question(s) did you get to see Victoria Sitwell speak or present while you were at the expo and did you get to meet her or get any advice/tips for your boys?
Maggie says
09•30•13 at 7:03 pmThank you SO MUCH, Sof. I know you’re going through a tough time yourself, so please know I’m thinking of you.
And that is an EXCELLENT question. I actually can’t believe I haven’t addressed that yet. I absolutely will. Thank you for the prompt.
Angel says
09•30•13 at 7:07 pmHow much does it cost to have 3 dogs? we want to get another one but not sure I can afford to.
Maggie says
10•01•13 at 9:52 amInteresting question, Angel. I’ll definitely tackle this one! Thanks for taking the time to post your question!
Singing Dogs says
10•05•13 at 11:23 amHow do you keep from getting burned out from writing? Also how do you work with 3 barky dogs and a cat in the house?
Maggie says
10•05•13 at 11:28 amOooh! Really good questions! Thanks, Adam!! By the way, I have a post coming up that mentions your pups! 🙂
Singing Dogs says
10•05•13 at 11:28 amCool, Thanks Maggie!
Gerardo Baver says
10•14•13 at 10:08 amHowdy, i read your blog from time to time and i own a similar one and i was just curious if you get a lot of spam comments? If so how do you prevent it, any plugin or anything you can advise? I get so much lately it’s driving me crazy so any help is very much appreciated.
Maggie says
10•14•13 at 12:48 pmExcellent question, and I’ll definitely include it in my answers post – coming later this week!