Everyday Living

Vegetarian Pasties

2019-02-24T15:35:00.000-07:00

Since my wife likes veggies, I have taken a Pasty recipe and omitted the meat. So, for all you pasty purists out there, please forgive me for taking liberties with the recipe; and for those of you who are vegetarians, you can now have the same great taste, but without the meat. So, without further ado…

What you need:

Stuff you need

Pasty Crust
3 Cups Flour
1 ½ sticks of cold margarine, butter, or shortening (you choose)
1 tsp Salt
1 Pastry cutter
1 Cup Cold Water

Pasty Filling
1 Onion, diced
5 potatoes, diced
4-5 Carrots, diced
1-2 Turnips (1 large or 2 small), diced
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Pepper

Putting it Together:

Take 3 cups of flour and add to a large bowl
Add 1 tsp of salt and mix into flour

Flour with salt added

Take the margarine and cut it up into slices (about 6-8 slices. The number of slices does not matter. It just makes it easier to cut into the flour)

Sliced butter

Add a few of the slices into the flour and using the pastry cutter, cut into the flour until crumbly

Butter added to flour prior mixing

Add a few more slices of the margarine into the flour and repeat until all the margarine is added
Continue cutting margarine into the flour, until thoroughly incorporated
Take the cold water and add about ¼ cup to the dough and mix with fork
Continue to add water a little at a time until dough comes together and forms a ball

Completed dough ready to rest

Wrap dough in plastic wrap and put in refrigerator while you prep the veggies
Take the onion and dice into small pieces and add to a large bowl
Peel and dice the potatoes into small pieces and add to bowl
Peel and dice the carrots into small pieces and add to bowl
Peel and dice the turnip into small pieces and add to bowl
Add the salt and pepper to the veggies and toss with your hands to coat them.

The diced and salted veggies

Take the dough and divide into 4 equal parts (for large pasties) or 6 equal parts for smaller ones
Roll each dough portion into a ball and set aside
Take 1 ball of dough and roll it out into a circle (think about it like making mini pie crusts)
Take 2/3 cup of the veggies and add to the middle of the dough
If there is room on the dough, you can add more

Just make sure that you have enough room to fold the dough and enclose the veggies

Add 1-2 tsp (does not need to be precise. This is just to add moisture to the pasty as it bakes) of margarine to the top of the veggies
Wet the edge of one side of the dough with water (the other half of the dough will be dry)

The water that you used to moisten one half of the pasty crust will act as a sealant to the other half and thus seal the entire pasty

Filled pasty. Wet the bottom half of the dough and bring both
bottom and top together and crimp

Take both halves of the dough and join them at the top of the pasty and crimp to seal
Seal entire pasty in this manner
Place on baking sheet and pierce a few times with a knife (to vent)
Repeat with remaining pastries

Filled and folded pasties

Set oven to 425⁰
Bake for 45 - 50 Minutes or until pasties are golden brown

Fresh out of the oven

For any leftover veggies:

Place in an oven-safe bowl
Add a few dollops of margarine
Cover with foil
Bake in the oven

Cabbage Soup

2017-04-24T12:38:00.000-06:00

This soup is great for weight loss. My wife has been eating this for suppers for the past few months and she has lost over 20 pounds. It is a very filling soup and can also provide a "cleanse" to the digestive system (your results may vary). Even if you don't use this soup to lose weight, it is very good and makes a great comfort meal. This goes well with Naan Bread or a roll. You can also add crumbled sausage (which defeats the weight-loss portion), tofu, or any other type of veggie you may wish to add. Be warned, this recipe makes a HUGE portion, so you will need a large stockpot or two.

Ingredients for Cabbage Soup

What you need:

1 Large head of cabbage (shredded) (or 2 small heads of different colors)
8 Carrots (peeled and diced)
4 Onions (diced)

3 (16 ounce) cans of diced tomatoes
2 green bell peppers (diced)
2 heads of celery (chopped)
1 bag of frozen green beans
1 can of beef broth (use vegetable broth to keep this a vegetarian dish)
1 package of Lipton's Onion soup mix (recipe is here: Lipton Onion Soup Mix recipe)
3 Tbsp Olive oil (for sautéing)
2 Tbsp minced garlic (more or less to your taste)
3 Tbsp: Worcestershire sauce (more or less to your taste) (use a vegan substitute, such as Annie's Homegrown to keep this a vegetarian dish)
3 Tbsp chili powder
3 tsp Dry mustard
3 tsp Turmeric
2- 46oz cans tomato juice (just under 3 quarts)

In case you have to divide the soup into an additional pot, you might want to grab an extra can of tomato juice. This way you can add juice instead of water (I explain about this later in the recipe)

Salt (to taste)
Pepper (to taste)

Putting it together:

Dice onions and place in large bowl
Peel and dice carrots and place in bowl
Chop celery
Dice peppers
Shred cabbage and set aside

The diced and shredded veggies

In large stockpot, add the olive oil and when heated, add onions and garlic
Season onions with salt and pepper and sauté until soft
Add celery and lightly season with salt and pepper
Sauté for 5 minutes
Add carrots, peppers, green beans, and sauté for another 10 minutes or until fragrant
Add beef broth and onion soup mix
Add diced tomatoes
Add tomato juice, remaining seasonings (dry mustard, turmeric, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder), and mix

Veggies and spices in the pot

Now, there are two ways to do the part with the cabbage: you can add it now or wait until the carrots are tender and then add the cabbage. Why the choice? Well, there are some who say that the cabbage gives off a sulfur smell and they do not want that smell in their house for hours on end, so they wait until the soup is about done and then add the cabbage. I don't think it smells so bad, so I add mine now.

In addition, there is a good chance that once you add the cabbage, you might have to break out an additional pot. If this is the case, divide the contents and add the cabbage into the two pots. In the new pot, do not add any additional water, just use the liquid from the first pot. This way, you will only have to adjust seasoning in one pot. In the original pot, add any additional water, better yet, tomato juice, and season to your taste. In my case, I usually add a teaspoon or two of chili powder and some tomato paste. The photo below shows the second pot I had to add.

I had to divide the pot, so here's the second one.

Bring to a boil and then simmer until carrots are almost tender
Add cabbage (if you haven't done so already) and simmer until cabbage is tender-another hour or so

Soup's on :)

Once done, allow to cool and then portion into storage containers

These containers, once cooled, can then be moved to the freezer for later consumption. As stated, this recipe makes a large batch and will supply you for dinners for quite some time.

Soup packed and ready for freezer

Slow Cooker Farina (Cream of Wheat)

2017-04-18T12:59:00.000-06:00

This farina recipe will make anywhere between 5-10 servings, depending on how large a breakfast you like :) Once cooked, you can place into portion-sized containers, take to work, and then heat in the microwave. Making this on the weekend can save you valuable time during the week.

Ingredients for slow cooker farina

What You Need:

2 Cups- farina
1/2 Cup brown sugar or honey (cinnamon sugar is perfect just omit the 1-tsp of cinnamon)
1/2 Cup White sugar (if you think this might be too sweet for you, reduce to 1/4 cup)
1 can of pumpkin (optional)
2-tsp pumpkin pie spice OR

1 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp ginger
¼ tsp cloves

1/2-tsp salt
1/3 Cup ground flax seed (optional) (high in fiber and has many health benefits)
2-tsp vanilla
2-Cups of milk OR Almond milk (if lactose intolerant)
4-Cups water

Putting It Together:

Spray slow cooker with Pam or other cooking spray
Add Farina, sugar, spices, flax seed, and salt
Mix everything together
Add Milk and vanilla
Mix again
Add water

If you like a creamier cereal, add more milk and less water. Just be sure you have a total of 6 cups of liquid

Mix together and cook on low for about 6 hours
Once cooked, if it turns out to not be the consistency you like, you can add additional farina or water

Once cooked, you can place in portion-sized containers.

Farina ready to eat :)

Vegetarian Slow Cooker Chili with Lentils and Quinoa

2017-04-10T10:22:00.000-06:00

If you’re looking for a great tasting chili, but want to go sans meat, then this is the chili you need to try. While the chili is entirely vegetarian, you wouldn’t know it by tasting it.

This goes great with nacho chips, naan bread (Naan Bread recipe here), crackers, or just by itself. You can eat it heated or cold; makes no difference, as it tastes great either way. So, without further ado…

Ingredients for chili

What you Need:

1- Cup of lentils (rinsed)
½ Cup of Quinoa (rinsed well)
1- Onion (diced) (red for a sweeter taste or white for stronger taste)
1- Bell pepper (any color, but I used red)
5- Carrots (peeled and diced. You can just slice them for a heartier texture)

3- Cloves garlic (or 1- Tbsp. minced)
2- Cans Black beans (rinsed)
1- Cup Frozen Corn
4- Cups Diced Tomatoes
5- Cups Vegetable broth
3 Tbsp. Chili powder
2 ½ tsp. Cumin
1 tsp. Coriander
1 tsp. Oregano
1-2 Tbsp. Tomato paste
Olive oil (for sautéing)
1- tsp. salt (in addition to salt added when Sautéing)
1- tsp. pepper (in addition to the pepper added when Sautéing)

Putting it Together:

Rinsing the lentils:

Rinsing the lentils

Put lentils into a strainer and rinse well
Remove any bad lentils or other non-lentil items
Put into slow cooker

Rinsing the Quinoa:

Put quinoa in a bowl and add water
Mix the quinoa with your fingers, making sure you rub them together (kind of like grinding them with your fingers) The picture below shows what the quinoa looks like during the first rinse...

Quinoa on first rinse

Pour quinoa into a strainer

Quinoa being poured into strainer

Pour quinoa back into bowl, add water and repeat the process until the rinse water runs clear (this can take 10 or more times). The photo below shows how the water should look

Quinoa after rinsing

Once the rinse water runs clear, put quinoa into slow cooker
Rinse and put black beans into slow cooker

To make life SO much easier, just place the quinoa in the strainer and run water over it for about 30 seconds or so.
Pour quinoa back into bowl and add some water. The water should be clear, if not repeat
If water is clear, strain and put quinoa into crockpot

Rinsing the black beans

Rinsing the black beans

Lentils, quinoa, and black beans in slow cooker

Now, the other stuff:

Quick note: You DO NOT have to sauté. You can skip the next 4 steps, put everything into the slow cooker mix well, and cook. However, by taking the extra 15 or so minutes and sautéing, you add another dimension of flavor to the dish.

Veggies diced and ready to go

Add olive oil to a large pan and heat
Add onion (don’t forget to season me with salt and pepper) and sauté for about 3 minutes or until translucent
Add garlic, carrots, bell pepper, coriander, and cumin. Sauté for an additional 3-5 minutes
Add tomato paste and diced tomatoes, mix. Sauté for 3-5 minutes

Contents of pan being sautéed

Add contents of pan into slow cooker
Add oregano, chili powder, corn, and vegetable broth into slow cooker
Mix well
Cook on low for 8 hours or until lentils and Quinoa are soft

Vegetarian Slow Cooker Chili with Lentils and Quinoa

Enjoy!

How To Make Onion Salt

2017-04-03T11:52:00.001-06:00

While it is very easy to just go to the store and buy your own onion salt, you might want to take a moment and see just how inexpensive and easy it is to make your own. If you have a pantry, there is a good chance that you already have sea salt and onion powder. If not, you can get them from the bulk bin at your local store. For example, at Winco, sea salt goes for around $0.24 per lb, while onion powder sells for about $3.64 per lb.

In the stores, you can purchase a 5.5 oz bottle of onion salt for around $2.93 or a 32 oz bottle for just over $12. By making your own, you can save around $1.50 for a 5.5 oz size or $8.00 for 32 oz. Oh, and by the way, you can also make garlic salt by following the same directions.

The only important part to remember, is to follow the ratio of 3:1: That is, 3 parts salt to 1 part onion powder. You can use any measuring device you wish, just keep to that 3:1 ratio and you'll be fine.

For example, let's say you just need to make a small amount; you can use a teaspoon for measurement. If you need a larger amount, you can use a 1/3 measuring cup (which is what I used when making this).

Onion Salt Ingredients

What you Need:

Sea salt
Onion powder (or garlic powder if making garlic salt)
Measuring device (cup, tablespoon, teaspoon)

Putting it Together:

Take 3 parts salt and put in bowl
Take 1 part onion powder and put in bowl
Using a whisk to mix thoroughly

Mixing the salt...assault with a whisk :)

Put into bottle

Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie (with Vegan Substitutions)

2017-03-15T11:11:00.001-06:00

I have to admit, that I'm used to making this pie with meat. However, since my wife can no longer have meat, I made the leap to the "other side" and made it using vegetables. Many recipes you find out there give the proportions for making just one pie, however, I feel if I'm going to go to the trouble of prepping all the veggies, I might as well make several pies instead of just one. The recipe that follows will make 3 (9-inch) pies; you can eat one now and then freeze the others for a later time. This recipe can also be easily converted to a Vegan recipe; I will provide the alternatives throughout. So, since you came here for a recipe and not a story on why I'm making it with vegetables, let's get on with the recipe.

Interior of the pie

What you need:

For Potato Topping:

1 bag of potatoes (10-pound bag. I used Russet potatoes) I told you, it will make more than one pie :)
8 Oz's. low fat cream cheese
- Vegan option: Tofutti, Follow Your Heart (both made with soy), or GO Veggie!^® (made with coconut oil and soy
8 Oz's Buttermilk
- Vegan option: You'll have to make your own... take 1 Tbsp of lemon juice or vinegar and add it to 1-cup of soy or almond milk; Stir and let it set for 5-10 minutes
1/2 cup of butter or margarine (1 stick)
- Vegan option: Earth Balance Buttery Sticks
1 tsp salt to start. (Add more to taste)
1/2 tsp pepper to start. (add more to taste)
Cheddar Cheese (optional)

Vegan option: Daiya Cheddar Style Shreds, GO Veggie!^® Cheddar Cheese Alternative, and Follow Your Heart Vegan Cheddar Cheese

For Veggie Portion:

2 Onions
1 stalk of celery
8 carrots
4 cloves of garlic (or 1 tablespoon of minced)
1 packet of mushrooms, about 8 Oz's (I used cremini)

2 cups Lentils
2 cups of frozen peas
2 cups of frozen corn
5 cups of vegetable broth
3 Tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp thyme
2 tsp Vegetarian or Vegan Worcestershire sauce (since the regular Worcestershire sauce contains anchovies)
3 Tbsp Olive oil (for sautéing veggies)
Salt and pepper

Putting it Together:

For Potato Portion:

Peel and quarter potatoes and place in large pot
Add enough water to cover potatoes
Add salt or other seasoning you like and boil until fork-tender (about 20-25 minutes)
Drain water and put potatoes back into pot
Mash potatoes with masher
Add salt, pepper, butter/margarine (or Vegan Substitute), cream cheese (or Vegan Substitute), and buttermilk (or Vegan Substitute)
Using a hand mixer, whip potatoes until they are nice and fluffy
Taste and season with salt and pepper accordingly
Cover and set aside until needed

For Veggie Portion:

Prep all veggies:

Dice onions
Dice celery
Peel and dice carrots (small, restaurant-style, pieces)
Wash and chop mushrooms

In large pot, over medium heat, add olive oil
When oil is hot, add onions and sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes) (be sure to season the onions with salt and pepper)
Add garlic, thyme, celery, carrots, and sauté an additional 15 minutes
Add mushrooms, increase heat to medium-high, and sauté and additional 5 minutes
Add lentils and broth
Cover pot, bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to a simmer
Simmer for 15-20 minutes until lentils are soft
Add tomato paste and stir in well
Add peas and corn
Mix in well
If the broth is still very runny, you have a few options:

You can drain the excess broth and then add a few ladles to each pie to keep them moist This is what I did...I know: lazy 😉 )
Drain the excess liquid; make a rue to thicken it; then add back to the veggies

Next, divide the veggies between the 3 pie pans and then top with potato mixture. You want to be sure to seal the veggies with the potatoes (kind of like you would do with a meringue). Top with cheese (optional). For pies you will freezing, do not add the cheese. Just Wrap with plastic wrap, foil and freeze.

If Eating Right Away:

Preheat oven to 400°F
Once heated, place pie in oven and bake for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted

To Heat from Frozen:

Remove from freezer and place pie in cold oven
Preheat oven to 350°F
Once oven reaches temperature, bake for 35-60 minutes, or until heated through (times can vary depending on how deep the pie plate is. At the 35-minute mark, add cheese or cheese substitute to top (optional). Continue heating until pie is heated-through and the cheese is melted.

To Thaw and then Heat:

Preheat oven to 350°F
Add cheese or cheese substitute to top (optional) and place thawed pie in oven and bake for 30 minutes or until heated through

The yummy veggies :)

Making Your Own Hummus

2016-12-07T14:24:00.001-07:00

Ingredients to make hummus

Here is the recipe I use to make our own hummus. My wife loves to take this for her lunch. If you pair it with some Naan Bread, you have yourself a delicious meal.

What you need:

1/3 Cup of Tahini (follow this link for the easy recipe)
1 Can of Black beans
1 Can of Garbanzo beans
1/4 Cup Lemon juice
1/2 tsp. Salt (add more if desired)
1/2 tsp. Paprika
1/4 Cup Olive oil
1 TB Lipton's onion soup mix (Optional)(Follow the link to get the recipe)
1/4 Cup Parmesan cheese (Optional)
Food Processor (note: if you do not have one, you can use a blender instead. Although, it will be a little more difficult making sure all the ingredients get blended smoothly)

Putting it Together:

Add tahini to food processor
Using a sieve, drain the black beans and rinse them until the water runs clear. Add to food processor

Black beans being rinsed and drained

Using a sieve, drain the garbanzo beans and rinse. Add to food processor
Add lemon juice, salt, and paprika
Process until smooth
Slowly add the olive oil until it reaches a smooth consistency or the consistency you prefer

Hummus being processed

If you are going to add the onion soup mix and/or parmesan cheese, do this first, before adding more salt
Taste and add additional salt, soup mix, or parmesan cheese, as per your taste
Place in bowl and store in refrigerator
The flavors will enhance as it sets

Hummus in the bowl and ready to eat

Tahini Recipe

2016-12-01T14:21:00.000-07:00

Ingredients for tahini

While there are a variety of uses for tahini, I usually just use it as a base in my hummus recipe. While you can spend $6.50 or more to get 16 ounces of if from the store, you can make your own and customize it to your taste. The recipe that follows is a basic tahini recipe and you can add other flavors to get the taste you desire. for just a fraction of the cost. As with my Lipton Onion Soup Mix recipe, I used items I got from the bulk bin at our grocery store (Winco). The cost of one pound of sesame seeds at Winco was $3.83. For this price, you get a massive amount, since sesame seeds weight next to nothing. You can easily make this recipe 3 or more times. In addition, if you make your own hamburger buns, the sesame seeds make a great topper to them. Well, enough talk.

What you need:

4 Cups: Sesame seeds (toasted)
1/4 - 1/2 Cup: Olive oil

Putting it Together:

The first thing you will want to do is toast the sesame seeds. I find it easiest to first line a cookie pan with parchment paper.

Set oven to 350 degrees
Add the four cups of sesame seeds to the parchment-lined cookie sheet and spread evenly

Sesame seeds on parchment-lined cookie sheet

Put in oven for 5 minutes
After 5 minutes, stir the seeds to mix them up
Put in oven an additional 5 minutes
After a total of 10 minutes in the oven, remove and check the seeds. They should be slightly browned. If not, return to oven and check every 2 minutes or so.
Once you begin to smell the sesame seeds, remove them from the oven and allow them to cool

Once cooled, place in food processer (do this slowly, because they like to jump EVERYWHERE!!)

Process in food processer until well crushed
Slowly begin to add the oil
Continue adding the olive oil until the sesame seeds come together to form a paste

Tahini coming together

Place in a mason jar and store in the refrigerator

Tahini ready for the refrigerator

Note: This is a basic tahini recipe. There are other recipes that have you add 3-5 cloves of garlic, 1/4 cup of lemon juice, and salt. If you desire to try this, then add the garlic and lemon juice before you begin to add the olive oil. Feel free to experiment, adjust this recipe to your own tastes, and have fun!!

Lipton Onion Soup Mix Copycat Recipe

2016-11-29T14:23:00.000-07:00

Here is a recipe for making Lipton Onion Soup Mix.

Lipton Onion Soup Mix

While you can always go to the store and spend anywhere from $1.50 to $3.00 for a few ounces of the original, this recipe can save you a bunch of money without sacrificing taste. I use this in my Chicken with Rice recipe and also in my hummus, soups, and dips, just to name a few. Now, while there are many styles of this recipe out there, this is the one that I found that tastes the best .This makes quite a lot, so you'll need to store it in an airtight container. The following recipe was made using ingredients from the bulk bin of our supermarket.

Ingredients needed to make the mix (direct from the bulk bin)

What you need:

3/4 Cup: Minced onion (onion flakes)
1/3 Cup: Beef bullion
4 tsp: Onion Powder
1/4 tsp: Celery seeds (crushed)
1/4 tsp: Sugar

What to do:

Add all the ingredients into a bowl

Ingredients before being mixed

Mix using a whisk or your fingers

Ingredients after being mixed

Transfer to a jar

Lipton Onion Soup Mix in a jar

Since the ingredients have a tendency to settle, be sure to give the jar a good shake before using.
Enjoy.

Sour Dough French Bread

2016-02-02T14:35:00.000-07:00

I made some French bread today, but instead of just using the active sour dough starter, I added yeast as well. It came out pretty good, with the added bonus of a much shorter rise time of 2 hours instead of 6.

What you need:

1 cup of active sour dough starter
2 1/2 tsp yeast
1/2 cup of warm water
1 tsp salt
2 tsp sugar
1 egg
2-3 cups of flour (you may need more or less depending on humidity)

Putting it together:

In a bowl, add the sour dough starter
Add 1/2 cup of flour and mix until combined
Allow to sit for about 30 minutes
Put yeast and sugar in small bowl and add water
Once yeast has bloomed, add to sour dough starter
Mix to combine
Add salt and egg, mixing to combine
Begin adding flour 1/2 cup at a time
Continue adding until well mixed. Dough should be somewhat sticky, but not TOO sticky.
Once kneading is complete, cover and let rise until doubled in size: 60-90 minutes.
After first rise, take out, punch down gently, and shape into loaf(s)
Cover and let rise an additional 30 minutes
Preheat oven to 425
Bake for 18 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 200 degrees
Remove and let cool at least 30 minutes before slicing
Enjoy!!

Charting my Heart Rate

2016-01-29T14:41:00.000-07:00

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This is my first week back exercising after a week off and for the next 6-8 weeks, I have decided to switch from strength training to straight cardio. Because of this switch and to have a good way of judging my progress, I am starting to keep track of my heart rate (beats per minute-bpm's). I am going for a goal of reducing my immediate post exercise bpm's by 50+ within 1 minute. This is a very lofty goal, but something that I can strive for. This 50+ rate is what athletes are expected to achieve, not just regular folks like me. However, it is a goal and while I may not be able to attain it within the next several weeks, it will be interesting to see how close I can get.

This week, my immediate post exercise bpm was 149bpm's, after 1 minute, the average was 124bpm's...difference of 25. This falls into the normal catagory, but now I have a goal and, since I was stupid enough to post this, I also have motivation to continue :) Oh, I do not have a fitbit, so I'm doing it the old fashioned way...OH NO, MATH!!! :0

Zucchini Casserole

2015-10-08T11:36:00.000-06:00

I made a zucchini casserole last night. It was fairly easy to do, I basically just chucked whatever veggies I could find and added them to the zucchini. I then added some feta, Parmesan, and some panko breadcrumbs. This is a good recipe to use if you want to empty out some veggies that you might not know what to do with.

What you Need:

Zucchini, large
Veggies (you can use frozen or fresh)
Feta cheese
Parmesan cheese
Breadcrumbs

Putting it together:

Take your zucchini and remove the skin
Remove the seeds. The easiest way to do this is to slice the zucchini lengthwise and use a large spoon to scarp out the seeds.
Cut the zucchini into bite-sized cubes
Steam the zucchini until tender (takes about 10-15 minutes)
Once cooled, in a large bowl add the zucchini and all the other ingredients, except the breadcrumbs
Add some salt, pepper, and any other herbs and spices you like
Mix together
Put everything into a 9 x 13 baking dish
Sprinkle top with breadcrumbs and extra cheese
Set oven to 350 and bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes
Enjoy!

My First Slideshare Presentation

2015-09-22T13:54:00.001-06:00

This is my first Slideshare presentation. I wanted to make a trailer for my retaining wall book.

The Zombies are Coming

2015-09-03T09:33:00.000-06:00

My daughter just recently got back from vacation and one of the things she brought back with her, is a fun whirligig. Of course, the next day, I put it up out back and have been enjoying it ever since.

A Visitor for Breakfast

2013-09-02T10:07:00.000-06:00

Yesterday morning while I was washing dishes, all of the birds that were feeding in the backyard suddenly disappeared. I was wondering what could have caused them to scatter so quickly so, when I looked out the window, I saw this guy, most likely a Sharp Shinned Hawk, sitting on the fence...

Yeah, if I were a bird, I would have scattered too.

A View from the Dump

2013-08-21T14:08:00.002-06:00

A few days ago, I had to go to the Ada County Landfill to properly dispose of some hazardous waste. Every Friday and Saturday from 8:00AM- 5:00PM, you can drive up to the landfill and they will dispose of your hazardous waste (old TV's, computer monitors, paint, oil, car batteries, liquid propane tanks, etc.) The view from up there was incredible, so I thought I would share a few of the photos.

Here's a view of the road leading up to the landfill

Here's a view looking out over the valley. You can notice the smoke from the fires that are burning around our area. Most notably, the Beaver Creek Fire (by Sun Valley)

Just between the power poles, you can barely see downtown Boise. Although it is very smoky in this picture, it was much worse the day before.

Saying Goodbye to Yum Yum

2013-08-17T11:08:00.000-06:00

Picture taken of Yum Yum as my wife and daughters took her for a last walk in the yard
Just before 11:00 AM on Friday, Yum Yum crossed over the Rainbow Bridge to begin her new journey: free from pain and suffering. I firmly believe that she leapt into the arms of our Lord Jesus and will be waiting for us all when it is our time to join her.

She was only with us a few short years, but the impact she had on us all, will last a lifetime. From the way she would steal Katie's seat on the couch; playing with her beloved twist ties; sitting in the sink; jumping up and hanging onto the edge of the cat tree; laying full-length on Mary's legs; sitting on the vent when she was cold; sitting in the kitchen window and watching the birds; stalking Anna while she ate her supper; laying next to me when I was saying my prayers; to walking on the kitchen counter when I was making supper, she imprinted herself on all of our hearts.

Yum Yum, the day we adopted her from the Humane Society

Yum Yum sitting on the heat vent

Yum Yum playing with her spring

Yum Yum sitting in her favorite spot

Yum Yum sitting on a fan

Koko and Yum Yum sleeping together

Goodbye, Yum Yum. We all loved you dearly and even though you are no longer with us physically, you will forever be with us in our hearts.

Yum Yum Update 8/14

2013-08-14T13:42:00.000-06:00

photo taken September 2010

Sorry it has taken me so long to provide an update, but this is very difficult for me to do. Mary talked with the doctor on Monday and she indicated that everything points to FIP and even if it isn't, the Dr. stated that the results of the blood tests indicate that the prognosis is fatal. She suggested that we can take Yum Yum to see an internist to confirm the diagnosis and whether it is FIP, cancer or both. Because the other eye is infected, both eyes will now need to be removed. After all this, the Dr. stated that it would be a case of making Yum Yum as comfortable as possible until she dies. We have made the very difficult decision and have decided to spare Yum Yum all this pain and trauma and will be taking her to our vet on Friday to free her from her pain.

As of this writing, Yum Yum is keeping to herself and only comes out to get a drink of water and to eat some deli meat we give her. She is also having more and more difficulty walking. She seems to be reverting back to how she was when we first got her, since she will no longer allow me to be near her. She will only allow my wife and the girls to pet her (before she was rescued, she was feral the first few weeks after she was born). I understand, but it is still hard.

I want to take this time and thank you all once again for all your prayers and purrs! They have helped us immensely during this time. I also want to again thank all of you who donated to Yum Yum's surgery fund. It has meant the world to all of us that you would help support Yum Yum in her time of need. Because of recent events, I will be returning your donations. You should be receiving your refund within the next few days.

Once again, thank you and I ask that you please send your prayers and purrs our way as Yum Yum begins her journey across the Rainbow Bridge. I have full confidence that we will be reunited with her in heaven and she will once again lay down next to me while I say my prayers.

Back to the Vet

2013-08-10T15:02:00.002-06:00

Thursday night, my wife had to rush Yum Yum back to the ER, because her other eye began to show signs of developing Uveitis. They ran a full panel of tests and we are still waiting for the results. They also treated her eye and gave us eye drops,Prednisolone Acetate, a corticosteroid, to place on her eye every 12 hours. She is also on Doxycycline Hyc., an antibiotic. After the first treatment, her eye looks like it is back to normal and as of this writing, it still looks good. However, her blind eye has developed glaucoma, which places additional pressure on the eye and produces further pain. This further necessitates her having the eye removed quickly. This trip to the ER did not come cheap. It cost us $405.95 and an additional $42.00 for the Doxycycline Hyc. The money, and then some, that I had added to Yum Yum's surgery fund, had to be used for this bill. Please, do not worry, the money you donated is still in the fund and will ONLY be used for her surgery.

Because they work with CreditCare, a credit agency used for Veterinary emergencies, WestVet will not work with us regarding a payment plan or with negotiating a lower price; However, they contacted one of the veterinarians they use to ask if he would do the surgery for the amount we have already raised, but he declined. Since we are in a debt restructuring program, we are forbidden from applying for any type of credit. I have also looked into some cat charities that offer assistance for the type of emergency we are facing, however, before they will look at our application, they require that we first apply to CreditCare; Basically, a never-ending circle.

My sister is also helping by using her craft skills to auction off items. She has sold 2 of the Maxine blankets and is going to be offering additional items to purchase, with ALL proceeds going to Yum Yum's Surgery Fund. I believe she is even going to be making a cat bed. When she is ready to put the items up for auction, I will post the information here so you can bid on them, if you so choose.

In the meantime, we will continue to look for a vet that will work with us.

Saying Goodbye to Yum Yum

Maxine Lap Throw

2013-08-07T17:00:00.002-06:00

My wonderful sister posted this on her Facebook page to help Yum Yum...

As many of you may know, my brother's cat, Yum Yum, is in constant pain and needs to have her right eye removed and an implant placed in order for her to return to a normal, happy life. The surgery cost is such that funds need to be raised, as the veterinarian will not accept payments.
In an effort to help my brother and Yum and Yum, I have made this Maxine lap throw and am donating 100% of the winning bid to Yum Yum's surgery fund.

The throw measures:

43" x 54"
Top is 100% cotton fabric
Back is also 100% cotton, ultra snuggle fabric (very soft and cuddly)
Batting inside the blanket is 100% polyester, non-allergenic, Hi-loft
The binding is red marble flannel
This throw is light, but very soft and warm.

Disclaimer: I am not a professional sewist, so please forgive any "not so straight lines" you may see in the binding.

The base price and starting bid for this blanket is $50. If you are interested, please post your interest in the comment section and I will get right back to you. YOUR PURCHASE WILL DONATE 100% OF FUNDS DIRECTLY TO YUM YUM'S SURGERY. ONCE YOUR DONATION IS COMPLETE, MESSAGE ME YOUR ADDRESS AND I WILL SHIP YOU THE BLANKET, FREE OF CHARGE, THE FOLLOWING DAY.
To bid, the following link will take you to the actual post.
Credlady
To read Yum Yum's story and to provide your donation, please visit my brother's blog at:
Yum Yum Needs Your Help
He has Yum Yum's story outlined, regular updates, and the cost of the surgery broken down. Little by little we will raise the funds and Yum Yum will be able to return to a normal life. We can't do this without YOU!

Some of Maxine's saying on the blanket are:

"I love bright colors. It makes up for all the dim bulbs I have to deal with"
"I keep hitting escape, but I'm still here"
"Have a nice day, Someplace else"
"The only home craft project I'm interested in is gluing my butt to the couch"
"Talk is cheap, and usually it's still not worth it"
"Age has its advantages. Too bad I cant remember what any of them are"

Thank you, in advance, for reading this post.
The next project is a thermal, fleece cat bed, which I will be auctioning as well.
God bless and thank you again!!
The bidding closes, tomorrow at 12:00 PT on 8/8/2013

Yum Yum Update 8/5

2013-08-05T12:25:00.003-06:00

Here's a quick update on Yum Yum's condition...she is beginning to come out more often, which is especially true when my wife is home.

Although she has not begun to groom herself like she used to, she has begun to wash her face and clean her claws: I know, it doesn't sound like much, but this is a vast improvement over how she was just a week ago. Also, God has blessed us mightily in that a huge oral surgeon bill we were expecting turned out to be quite low, so the money that was set aside for that expense has been sent to Yum Yum's Surgery Fund. This brings the total to: $515.00 of the $1,500 that is needed!

Below, listed in alphabetical order, are those who have donated to Yum Yum's Surgery Fund so far:
Anonymous (1)
BeadedTail
Karen & Gerard Zemek
Rebecca Mecomber
Sparkle the designer Cat
Tim & Mary Hicks
Vicki W

A big thank you for your help!!!

Here is an updated breakdown of Yum Yum's surgery costs. The items that have been crossed out are the ones that are now currently funded...

Description	Units	Price per Unit	Total

L211 Ophtho. Pre-Operative Panel	1.0	$105.40	$105.40
L301 CBC Comprehensive	1.0	$44.20	$44.20
IV Catheter- Placement (Initial)	1.0	$63.00	$63.00
Fluid Administration- IV Pump per Liter	1.0	$43.00	$43.00
Anesthesia General each 30 minutes	2.0	$69.00	$138.00
Operating Room Initial Set-Up	1.0	$78.80	$78.80
Operating Room each 30 Minutes	2.0	$59.70	$119.40
~~Retrobulbar Block~~	~~1.0~~	~~$0.00~~	~~$0.00~~
~~Marcaine (Bupivacaine) inj 5 mg/ml~~	~~1.0~~	~~$24.50~~	~~$24.50~~
~~Buprenorphine inj 0.3 mg/ml~~	~~1.0~~	~~$29.70~~	~~$29.70~~
Surgery Pack- Eye Minor	1.0	$65.40	$65.40
Enucleation	1.0	$128.00	$128.00
Ocular Implants 14-24mm	1.0	$52.50	$52.50
~~Suture-Monosof 4-0 C-13~~	~~1.0~~	~~$9.17~~	~~$9.17~~
Suture-PDS 4-0 RB-1	1.0	$15.65	$15.65
~~Patient Care Level 1 6-12 Hours~~	~~1.0~~	~~$86.25~~	~~$86.25~~
Est-Medications (oral, topical, other)	3.0	$60.00	$180.00
E-Collar	1.0	$14.81	$14.81
Est-Additional Treatments,Medications	1.0	$200.00	$200.00
~~Hydromorphone inj 2 mg/ml~~	~~1.0~~	~~$24.50~~	~~$24.50~~
~~Biopsy Antech Single~~	~~1.0~~	~~$156.16~~	~~$156.16~~
~~Midazolam inj 5 mg/ml~~	~~1.0~~	~~$24.50~~	~~$24.50~~
~~Propofol inj 10 mg/ml~~	~~1.0~~	~~$24.50~~	~~$24.50~~
~~Cefazolin inj 100 mg/ml~~	~~1.0~~	~~$24.50~~	~~$24.50~~
~~Rimadyl inj 50 mg/ml~~	~~1.0~~	~~$24.50~~	~~$24.50~~
~~Atropine inj~~	~~1.0~~	~~$24.50~~	~~$24.50~~
~~Felv FIV Snap Test~~	~~1.0~~	~~$53.10~~	~~$53.10~~

For those who have not been following Yum Yum's story, I have included a link to where you can find out what happened to her. I hope that you will be able to help her, but if you cannot, please say a prayer for her and share her story with others.

Yum Yum Needs your Help

Yum Yum Update and Medication Definitions

2013-08-01T07:30:00.000-06:00

Everything is about the same since the last update. She still spends much of her time under the table, but she does come out more often. Usually, about 6-8 hours after her medication, she will venture out and wander around a bit. It's really nice to see her more often! She still has not begun to groom herself, but at least she is coming out and interacting with us...even if it is for a short while.

Here's Yum Yum in her favorite hiding spot. It's the table right next to my chair. I cleaned out a nice spot for her and placed something there for her to lay on. In order to make her feel secure, I left the books in front.

Here are the definitions of the medications Yum Yum will be given during her surgery...

Marcaine (Bupivacaine): A local Anesthesia which blocks the generation and conduction of nerve impulses ²
Retrobulbar Block: This is the procedure for administering the Marcaine.In this technique, local anesthetic is injected into the retrobulbar space, the area located behind the globe of the eye ¹
Buprenorphine: This is a very powerful opiate used for pain control. This is what what Yum Yum is currently taking sublingually
Hydromorphone: Another narcotic used for pain
Midazolam: Used before anesthesia for surgery to cause drowsiness, relieve anxiety, and prevent any memory of the event ³
Propofol: provides loss of awareness for short diagnostic tests and surgical procedures, sleep at the beginning of surgery, and supplements other types of general anesthetics ⁴
Cefazolin: Antibiotic
Rimadyl: Used to treat pain and inflammation
Atropine: Causes the muscles in the eye to become relaxed, which widens the pupil. The pupil will remain wide and will not respond to light ⁵

I've gone through and done these definitions to not only help you understand what is involved in her surgery, but for me to understand as well. I know I could have just asked my wife and she would have explained it, but I find it more therapeutic to do it on my own.

For those who have not been following Yum Yum's story, I have included a link to where you can find out what happened to her. I hope that you will be able to help her, but if you cannot, please say a prayer for her and share her story with others.

Yum Yum Needs your Help

I want to thank all of you for your prayers, purrs, and support. It means a great deal to not only Yum Yum, but also to my entire family. We have never had to go through anything like this before and it can be very difficult and for me, humbling.

So you can see where the money in the surgery fund is going, here is a more readable breakdown of Yum Yum's surgery costs. The items that have been crossed out are the ones that are now currently funded...

Description	Units	Price per Unit	Total

L211 Ophtho. Pre-Operative Panel	1.0	$105.40	$105.40
L301 CBC Comprehensive	1.0	$44.20	$44.20
IV Catheter- Placement (Initial)	1.0	$63.00	$63.00
Fluid Administration- IV Pump per Liter	1.0	$43.00	$43.00
Anesthesia General each 30 minutes	2.0	$69.00	$138.00
Operating Room Initial Set-Up	1.0	$78.80	$78.80
Operating Room each 30 Minutes	2.0	$59.70	$119.40
~~Retrobulbar Block~~	~~1.0~~	~~$0.00~~	~~$0.00~~
~~Marcaine (Bupivacaine) inj 5 mg/ml~~	~~1.0~~	~~$24.50~~	~~$24.50~~
~~Buprenorphine inj 0.3 mg/ml~~	~~1.0~~	~~$29.70~~	~~$29.70~~
Surgery Pack- Eye Minor	1.0	$65.40	$65.40
Enucleation	1.0	$128.00	$128.00
Ocular Implants 14-24mm	1.0	$52.50	$52.50
~~Suture-Monosof 4-0 C-13~~	~~1.0~~	~~$9.17~~	~~$9.17~~
Suture-PDS 4-0 RB-1	1.0	$15.65	$15.65
Patient Care Level 1 6-12 Hours	1.0	$86.25	$86.25
Est-Medications (oral, topical, other)	3.0	$60.00	$180.00
E-Collar	1.0	$14.81	$14.81
Est-Additional Treatments,Medications	1.0	$200.00	$200.00
~~Hydromorphone inj 2 mg/ml~~	~~1.0~~	~~$24.50~~	~~$24.50~~
Biopsy Antech Single	1.0	$156.16	$156.16
~~Midazolam inj 5 mg/ml~~	~~1.0~~	~~$24.50~~	~~$24.50~~
~~Propofol inj 10 mg/ml~~	~~1.0~~	~~$24.50~~	~~$24.50~~
~~Cefazolin inj 100 mg/ml~~	~~1.0~~	~~$24.50~~	~~$24.50~~
~~Rimadyl inj 50 mg/ml~~	~~1.0~~	~~$24.50~~	~~$24.50~~
~~Atropine inj~~	~~1.0~~	~~$24.50~~	~~$24.50~~
Felv FIV Snap Test	1.0	$53.10	$53.10

Saying Goodbye to Yum Yum

¹http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/2000744-overview
²https://www.drexelmed.edu/Home/Research/UniversityLaboratoryAnimalResourcesULAR/Resources/BupivacaineMarcaineUse.aspx
³http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a609003.html
⁴http://www.drugs.com/propofol.html
⁵http://www.drugs.com/search.php?searchterm=Atropine+

Yum Yum Update 7/29

2013-07-29T15:16:00.002-06:00

First, I would like to announce that thanks to your donations, Yum Yum now has $215.00 toward her goal of $1,509! Thank you very much!! Below, listed in alphabetical order, are those who have donated to Yum Yum's Surgery Fund so far:

Anonymous (1)
BeadedTail
Karen & Gerard Zemek
Rebecca Mecomber
Sparkle the designer Cat
Vicki W

A big thank you for your help!!!

There has been little change in Yum Yum's condition since my last update, except to say that we are getting her to eat a little more. She is only eating her wet food and the occasional piece of deli ham. I've noticed that even though she goes over to her bowl and tries, she does not eat the dry food anymore, I'm assuming it's because of the pain. As I was writing this, she came out and I was able to get her to eat a little ham. These photos were taken over the weekend...

:Here's a photo of Yum Yum getting her medication. Usually, Mary has to hold her in her arms, but for some reason, Yum Yum didn't fight this time

Here's Yum Yum having something to eat after getting her medication. She actually stayed around and slept on my wife's lap for a few minutes, before heading back to her hiding place

So you can see where the money in the surgery fund is going, here is a more readable breakdown of Yum Yum's surgery costs. The items that have been crossed out are the ones that are now currently funded...

Description	Units	Price per Unit	Total

L211 Ophtho. Pre-Operative Panel	1.0	$105.40	$105.40
L301 CBC Comprehensive	1.0	$44.20	$44.20
IV Catheter- Placement (Initial)	1.0	$63.00	$63.00
Fluid Administration- IV Pump per Liter	1.0	$43.00	$43.00
Anesthesia General each 30 minutes	2.0	$69.00	$138.00
Operating Room Initial Set-Up	1.0	$78.80	$78.80
Operating Room each 30 Minutes	2.0	$59.70	$119.40
~~Retrobulbar Block~~	~~1.0~~	~~$0.00~~	~~$0.00~~
~~Marcaine (Bupivacaine) inj 5 mg/ml~~	~~1.0~~	~~$24.50~~	~~$24.50~~
~~Buprenorphine inj 0.3 mg/ml~~	~~1.0~~	~~$29.70~~	~~$29.70~~
Surgery Pack- Eye Minor	1.0	$65.40	$65.40
Enucleation	1.0	$128.00	$128.00
Ocular Implants 14-24mm	1.0	$52.50	$52.50
~~Suture-Monosof 4-0 C-13~~	~~1.0~~	~~$9.17~~	~~$9.17~~
Suture-PDS 4-0 RB-1	1.0	$15.65	$15.65
Patient Care Level 1 6-12 Hours	1.0	$86.25	$86.25
Est-Medications (oral, topical, other)	3.0	$60.00	$180.00
E-Collar	1.0	$14.81	$14.81
Est-Additional Treatments,Medications	1.0	$200.00	$200.00
~~Hydromorphone inj 2 mg/ml~~	~~1.0~~	~~$24.50~~	~~$24.50~~
Biopsy Antech Single	1.0	$156.16	$156.16
~~Midazolam inj 5 mg/ml~~	~~1.0~~	~~$24.50~~	~~$24.50~~
~~Propofol inj 10 mg/ml~~	~~1.0~~	~~$24.50~~	~~$24.50~~
~~Cefazolin inj 100 mg/ml~~	~~1.0~~	~~$24.50~~	~~$24.50~~
~~Rimadyl inj 50 mg/ml~~	~~1.0~~	~~$24.50~~	~~$24.50~~
~~Atropine inj~~	~~1.0~~	~~$24.50~~	~~$24.50~~
Felv FIV Snap Test	1.0	$53.10	$53.10

Again, I want to thank each and every one of you who have donated to Yum Yum's Surgery Fund! As you can see from the cost breakdown, any amount that can be donated can go a long way. In my next update, I'll go through and explain what the various medications are and how they are used.

For those who have not been following Yum Yum's story, I have included a link to where you can find out what happened to her. I hope that you will be able to help her, but if you cannot, please say a prayer for her and share her story with others.
Yum Yum Needs your Help

Saying Goodbye to Yum Yum

Yum Yum Update 7/26

2013-07-26T15:06:00.002-06:00

First, I would like to thank those of you who have donated to help Yum Yum get her surgery. It really means a lot to all of us knowing that you care. As I mentioned in my thank you emails to you, we have never had to face a situation like this before, but it is comforting to know that we are not alone. Also, I would like to thank publicly those who have donated. So, in my next update, I would like to do so. If you would like to remain anonymous or if you have a specific site/anchor text you would like me to use, please send me an email at tahtimbo@hotmail.com

This first photo will show you the medication that we give Yum Yum. We had to get it from a compound pharmacy, that's a pharmacy that actually mixes together the ingredients that are in the prescription. I had never heard of one before, so my wife had to explain it to me. Luckily, we have two here in Boise. They mixed-in a beef flavor, so Yum Yum would like it better.

My wife fills the syringe to the proper level, 0.25 ml, and then has to squirt it into Yum Yum's mouth. In order to be effective, the medication cannot be swallowed, but has to be absorbed through her gums and cheeks.

Even though she spends most of her time under the table, I am thankful that she comes out now and again. She still does not groom herself, nor does she lay on my wife's lap like she used to, but we are still hopeful. I have included the donation thing at the bottom, if you would like to help Yum Yum get the surgery she needs. If you are not familiar with what happened, here is the link, that will give you that information... Yum Yum Needs Your Help
Again, thank you for all your kind prayers and support. I will provide another update soon.
Tim

Saying Goodbye to Yum Yum

Yum Yum Needs Your Help

2013-07-23T18:08:00.000-06:00

Here is how Yum Yum looked a few months ago. Notice how both eyes reflect light.

Here is what Yum Yum looked like a few days ago. Notice that the right eye does not reflect light. This is an indicator of blindness.

I don't like sharing bad news and I particularly don't like asking for help, but circumstances have presented themselves which force me to do both. Yesterday, we took Yum Yum to the WestVet Emergency and Specialty Center to see a Veterinary Ophthalmologist. Today, we received the sad confirmation that our Siamese cat, Yum Yum, is blind in one eye. The doctor's report states that she has, "Severe uveitis in her right eye with no light perception. Uveitis refers to inflammation in the part of the eye that supplies blood to the eye. Since this eye is irreversibly blind, we also discussed permanent surgical procedures such as enucleation, evisceration, and intrascleral implant(artificial eye)."

What was even more of a shock, was the fact that the ophthalmologist stated that Yum Yum was in pain and needed medication. Since her regular vet diagnosed her with a detached retina, which is not painful, I had assumed that Yum Yum was acting the way she was, because she was depressed (sleeping more than usual, not grooming herself, not interacting with us, hiding under the table). To help with the pain, Yum Yum is receiving Buprenorphine 0.3mg/mL, a very powerful opiate, 3-times per day. This medicine is roughly 30 times more powerful at relieving pain than morphine.Vetinfo

To allow Yum Yum to live a life free from this constant pain, the ophthalmologist has strongly advised us to have the affected eye removed and replaced with an artificial eye. Once the eye is removed, she will no longer be in constant pain and should be able to adjust to her blindness and become her usual self once again. The clinic has provided an estimate, but for Yum Yum to have the surgery, we will have to raise $1,509.83, which must be paid before any treatment can begin. In order to come up with this sum, our daughters are helping by donating their Christmas and birthday money, but we still need help to afford the cost of the surgery. Currently, we have received $515.00 of the $1,509 needed.

The clinic has provided us with a breakdown of the costs for her surgery and if you feel led to help Yum Yum and have the means, any amount you can donate would be a great help to her. I realize that these are financially difficult times, but anything you could contribute, would be deeply appreciated. I would also ask that you please share this with your friends, so Yum Yum can get the relief she needs. If you can donate, I have provided a Paypal button at the bottom of this post.

I want to thank you for any help you can provide and whatever you decide, I would ask that you please take a moment and say a prayer for her.

So you can see where the money in the surgery fund is going, here is a more readable breakdown of Yum Yum's surgery costs. The items that have been crossed out are the ones that are now currently funded...

Description	Units	Price per Unit	Total

L211 Ophtho. Pre-Operative Panel	1.0	$105.40	$105.40
L301 CBC Comprehensive	1.0	$44.20	$44.20
IV Catheter- Placement (Initial)	1.0	$63.00	$63.00
Fluid Administration- IV Pump per Liter	1.0	$43.00	$43.00
Anesthesia General each 30 minutes	2.0	$69.00	$138.00
Operating Room Initial Set-Up	1.0	$78.80	$78.80
Operating Room each 30 Minutes	2.0	$59.70	$119.40
~~Retrobulbar Block~~	~~1.0~~	~~$0.00~~	~~$0.00~~
~~Marcaine (Bupivacaine) inj 5 mg/ml~~	~~1.0~~	~~$24.50~~	~~$24.50~~
~~Buprenorphine inj 0.3 mg/ml~~	~~1.0~~	~~$29.70~~	~~$29.70~~
Surgery Pack- Eye Minor	1.0	$65.40	$65.40
Enucleation	1.0	$128.00	$128.00
Ocular Implants 14-24mm	1.0	$52.50	$52.50
~~Suture-Monosof 4-0 C-13~~	~~1.0~~	~~$9.17~~	~~$9.17~~
Suture-PDS 4-0 RB-1	1.0	$15.65	$15.65
~~Patient Care Level 1 6-12 Hours~~	~~1.0~~	~~$86.25~~	~~$86.25~~
Est-Medications (oral, topical, other)	3.0	$60.00	$180.00
E-Collar	1.0	$14.81	$14.81
Est-Additional Treatments,Medications	1.0	$200.00	$200.00
~~Hydromorphone inj 2 mg/ml~~	~~1.0~~	~~$24.50~~	~~$24.50~~
~~Biopsy Antech Single~~	~~1.0~~	~~$156.16~~	~~$156.16~~
~~Midazolam inj 5 mg/ml~~	~~1.0~~	~~$24.50~~	~~$24.50~~
~~Propofol inj 10 mg/ml~~	~~1.0~~	~~$24.50~~	~~$24.50~~
~~Cefazolin inj 100 mg/ml~~	~~1.0~~	~~$24.50~~	~~$24.50~~
~~Rimadyl inj 50 mg/ml~~	~~1.0~~	~~$24.50~~	~~$24.50~~
~~Atropine inj~~	~~1.0~~	~~$24.50~~	~~$24.50~~
~~Felv FIV Snap Test~~	~~1.0~~	~~$53.10~~	~~$53.10~~

Again, thank you for your help.

Saying Goodbye to Yum Yum

Uveitis information:
Animal Eye Care