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[KnottedYet]

Good news!

Doc called me at work, said the MRI results were "normal, for the most part." So, there's no sign of MS or wayward cancer cells!

Still gotta go to the neurologist and try to track down what is causing all these wacky central nervous system glitches. But it's such a huge relief that it isn't either of those things!

Nanci - I like the idea of naming the torties after desserts. Aren't there some famous "Torte" names? Like some german cake, or French cake, or something has some cool name. All I can think of at the moment is "almond torte" but that's not what I'm trying to come up with.

I also like "Baked" and "Half-Baked". Creme Brulee and Creme Fraiche (sp). I used to have a tortoise back when I was about 10. He lived in the garden.

[Nanci]

CONGRATULATIONS!!! I am so happy for you!! Now you don't have it hanging over your head any more. I get weird neuro symptoms every once in a while- visual disturbances and narrowing field of vision, which lasts for 20 minutes then goes away. Like a migraine aura, without the headache. I have a hole in my heart that might be letting bad things through to my brain, that normally my lungs would filter out, plus AVM's in my lungs, and that's why I can't dive (deep, at least) any more. There's probably "lesions" (whatever that means) in my brain from decompression diving, all the bubbles that got through before I knew, and I could have an MRI to check, but, since there isn't anything to be done anyway, my cardiologist and I decided I would just rather not know. I can pretend to be normal!

Not sure about the dessert names yet. I tried to look some up in my calorie counter software. Cupcake? Cutie Pie? Ho Ho and Ding Dong? (Just kidding!)

[DirtDiva]

Ho Ho and Ding Dong? Oh, go on - I dare you!

Good news, Knotted. Thanks for keeping us posted.

[DrBee]

Congrats KnottedYet! That's fantastic news. I'll keep thinking positive healthy thoughts on the CNS glitches. Hopefully it's an easy fix. At least the 2 big nasties were ruled out!

Nanci - baked and half-baked are my favorites so far.

[Nanci]

Ho Ho and Ding Dong would work out well if they were a pair...It's kind of funny in a twisted way.

I think that's it then, if I get them and they fit the names.

Got the tank all converted- timothy pellet substrate, already had two turtle garages (half logs) got some bermuda hay, some super-special tortoise pellets, some salad (green beans/summer squash/parsnips/mangos). A pretty purple food dish. Already had the desert light.

These guys can get to be 19"!! I can't wait to build an outside habitat for them. Poor little guys, I bet they're about 3" long right now...

They're supposed to have a lot of personality.

Nanci

[maillotpois]

Excellent news Knotted!!

Nancy I like Ho Ho and Ding Dong. I think those would be great names. Boy would my daughter be jealous if she knew about that. She's always trying to get another pet - she's pretty much species indiscriminate.

[Nanci]

I don't know if I can still love my Doctor Friend from Gray's Anatomy First Season. It's the last episode, and, of course, how did I not see it coming, he'[s married...

[Trek420]

....have they ruled out coffee withdrawl?

Nanci "Ho Ho and Ding Dong would work out well"

'till Ho Ho tells you "who're you callin' a Ho?"

and what if Ding Dong turns out to be a girl? JK.

Ohh, "Torte" names, how on earth did I miss the obvious pun? Linzer Torte-ois, Sacher Torte-ois...

Don't they live to be 100 or something?

And Nanci, the Dr? We never see it coming. And they say the good fictional characters are all taken.

[bikerz]

Good news Knotted! Nice of the doc to call so quick with the results.

[KnottedYet]

TreK: I'd be more inclined to believe chocolate withdrawl! Actually, I'm really hoping it's B12 malapsorption bad enough that sublingual B12 doesn't cut it anymore. That's simple! Easy to manage! Someone said she does B12 shots to herself. Hmmm, if that'll fix my issues I'd do it, too!

Called s.o. and left message about "normal for the most part" MRI. She called me back within 5 minutes, all nice again. I'm doing some serious thinking.

Nanci: I love the idea of Ho-Ho and Ding-Dong! And Linzer and Sacher! When you see their sweet little faces and get to know their personalities, you'll know what names fit them best. We need to see some pictures of these cuties!

[Lise]

Knotted--so glad to hear your good news.

Nanci--it will be so cool to learn about their little tortise personalities. I like Ho-ho and Dingdong, but I have a fondness for snack cakes. Mostly for the memory of snack cakes, really....

Good night, all--L.

[Trek420]

KnottedYet - aren't there B vitamins in beer? No, I'm not suggesting drinking your way through this.

"Called s.o. and left message about "normal for the most part" MRI. She called me back within 5 minutes, all nice again. I'm doing some serious thinking. "

aaaack, I'd step awaaaay from the speed dial with someone like that. OK, so this just demonstrates she's a fair weather "more than just friends".

off to find my sleeping bag, where'd I put it? I will be doing a 2 day ride, from SF to the Russian River and back weekend after next.