Our sweet Vinny is an angel, July 27, 2018

[Abby's Mom]

Re: My Monster Vinny

I love that curve....

But to be safe, and if it were me, I would keep him there if you are not home. If you are only going away for two days, up his dose when you get home, and don't worry, and enjoy your time.

Have a nice time!

Barb

[Monsters Momma]

Re: My Monster Vinny

Today is the day! We leave for camping later this afternoon! I'm nervous, but we won't be that far from home that we can't leave if we had to.

I even made a bandana for him that says 'please don't feed me'. Hopefully that will get the message across.

Wish us luck!
Mel

[sherryandfred]

Re: My Monster Vinny

Today is the day! We leave for camping later this afternoon! I'm nervous, but we won't be that far from home that we can't leave if we had to.

I even made a bandana for him that says 'please don't feed me'. Hopefully that will get the message across.

Wish us luck!
Mel

have fun!! we have to go away next month i am dreading it as well.. but you need time away as well..you couldnt bring him camping with you? we took fred a couple of years ago and he was fine..it was a challenge packing his insulin and food but he was fine..maybe i missed why you couldn't bring him but thought i would ask anyways..either way he will be ok

[Abby's Mom]

Re: My Monster Vinny

Have a wonderful time. Remember you need the reprieve.. it is good to come back and refocus.

Barb

[Monsters Momma]

Re: My Monster Vinny

have fun!! we have to go away next month i am dreading it as well.. but you need time away as well..you couldnt bring him camping with you? we took fred a couple of years ago and he was fine..it was a challenge packing his insulin and food but he was fine..maybe i missed why you couldn't bring him but thought i would ask anyways..either way he will be ok

Oh no, he's going! I don't know which would be worse... Leaving him or taking him!. I'm just nervous because we haven't taken him out of his comfort zone and this is definitely out of his and mine!

[sherryandfred]

Re: My Monster Vinny

Oh no, he's going! I don't know which would be worse... Leaving him or taking him!. I'm just nervous because we haven't taken him out of his comfort zone and this is definitely out of his and mine!

well we did it for the first time and he is blind and he loved it..we brought some long rope and tied it to the tree so he could feel like he was walking around the site and he just walked around and stuff..he was perfectly fine..i was scared to but it was fine..he slept with the kids..and i had a cooler for all his stuff..i just warned anyone that came up near the site that he was blind and not to pat him unless we were there..it worked out great..the ride was the worse he hates cars...my vet told me to get him benadryl to knock him out but it didnt work..lol

i think he will do fine have fun..

[Abby's Mom]

Re: My Monster Vinny

He is going? Oh he will do fine, then. Even better to have left him at a high dose. All the excitement may drive him down further.

I know when I travel with Abby.... she has beautiful numbers. I think the extra level of excitement is good for her.

He will do fine.

FYI: I have purchased the Frio Wallet for traveling, link below. I love this gadget for insulin. I soak it in cold water, and it keeps the insulin cold without any cooler. What I like about it, is that it can last up to 5 days, and when you need it, cold water is what activates it. I should have mentioned this sooner, if I knew he was going.

http://www.americandiabeteswholesale...n-wallets.aspx


Barb

[Eddie]

Re: My Monster Vinny

I'm sure you'll do fine and have a lovely time with him as well! Have a good trip!
Antonia

[Judi]

Re: My Monster Vinny

have a great trip! My blind Jenny did very well when we road tripped to Indiana last year. She goes through weeds, fields, whatever, loving to explore.

I hope Vinny has a great time, and you too!

[Patty]

Re: My Monster Vinny

Hope all goes well! Anxious to hear all your stories when you get back

[momofdecker]

Re: My Monster Vinny

Is this the camping trip that got postponed? The one you were hoping to get out of? LOL! Hoping all goes well and that you get some special treatment of your own upon return (for being such a good sport).

[Linda1]

Re: My Monster Vinny

Have a great time!! I like your idea for his bandana. I used iron on vinyl and put this plus Jake's name and my phone number on his collar. Figured you just can't be to careful when out and about.

[Soaphie & Sydney's Mom]

Re: My Monster Vinny

Have a great time!! I like your idea for his bandana. I used iron on vinyl and put this plus Jake's name and my phone number on his collar. Figured you just can't be to careful when out and about.

Soaphie and Sydney would pitch a fit with that collar - telling me "Don't label us!!!"

(PS - they can't read too well - so I just put it on their dog tags )

[Monsters Momma]

Re: My Monster Vinny

Is this the camping trip that got postponed? The one you were hoping to get out of? LOL! Hoping all goes well and that you get some special treatment of your own upon return (for being such a good sport).

Yes it is. I was hoping they would just forget about it, but no such luck! I'll get my spa day for this!

[Monsters Momma]

Re: My Monster Vinny

Have a great time!! I like your idea for his bandana. I used iron on vinyl and put this plus Jake's name and my phone number on his collar. Figured you just can't be to careful when out and about.

That's a great idea!! Shortly after Vinny was diagnosed, John went and made a tag that said that with our phone number on the back! . Like you said, can never be too careful!