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[baymule]

I went to Tyler today to see about my knee. I talked with a PA first, he acknowledged that my left knee is toast, but gave me this blather about cortisone shots, every 3 months. And something he called a lubricant every 6 months. I asked for details on that and he admitted that it really didn’t do much. So I had to set him straight. First off, I’m not doing cortisone. Second, why would I waste my time on a shot that doesn’t do anything.
He was trying to explain that they just don’t rush people in and chop off their knees, but try treatment first. I told him I was beyond treatment and I knew it. I told him that I live a VERY active life. Maybe he thought I went to the mall and went shopping??

Then I proceeded to tell him my schedule for the next few months. Buy a farm. Move—AGAIN. Build fence. Build a barn. Chainsaw trees. I raise sheep and have big dogs to guard them. I explained how I raised a couple of feeder pigs each year, meat chickens, a garden AND I wanted to get horses again and get my life back. By this time, his eyes were bugged out. Then I told him I was going to be busy until July, that I was going to Tennessee to buy a ram. So, by mid July I could slow down enough for surgery.

So don’t jerk my chain on injections, I’m not doing it. Snicker, snicker, giggle, giggle. Poor guy, he walked into an alligator trap. SNAP!

So he decided to go get the doctor. Ya’ THINK?

Dr came in, gave me a hug and told me he was so sorry about BJ. He really liked BJ. We chatted a bit, he gave me another hug and sent his schedule nurse in to get it set up.

Knee replacement surgery July 19. Pre-Op and CAT scan and a class scheduled a week before I go to Tennessee. Done. Boom! Talk treatment crap to other people, not ME. I KNOW what I want, I KNOW what I need. Let’s get this show on the road!

Hahaha, the look on the PA’s face was priceless! Hahaha!!!

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[frustratedearthmother]

Woo Hoo! Glad you got that all taken care of!

 

[tortoise]

I went to Tyler today to see about my knee. I talked with a PA first, he acknowledged that my left knee is toast, but gave me this blather about cortisone shots, every 3 months. And something he called a lubricant every 6 months. I asked for details on that and he admitted that it really didn’t do much. So I had to set him straight. First off, I’m not doing cortisone. Second, why would I waste my time on a shot that doesn’t do anything.
He was trying to explain that they just don’t rush people in and chop off their knees, but try treatment first. I told him I was beyond treatment and I knew it. I told him that I live a VERY active life. Maybe he thought I went to the mall and went shopping??

Then I proceeded to tell him my schedule for the next few months. Buy a farm. Move—AGAIN. Build fence. Build a barn. Chainsaw trees. I raise sheep and have big dogs to guard them. I explained how I raised a couple of feeder pigs each year, meat chickens, a garden AND I wanted to get horses again and get my life back. By this time, his eyes were bugged out. Then I told him I was going to be busy until July, that I was going to Tennessee to buy a ram. So, by mid July I could slow down enough for surgery.

So don’t jerk my chain on injections, I’m not doing it. Snicker, snicker, giggle, giggle. Poor guy, he walked into an alligator trap. SNAP!

So he decided to go get the doctor. Ya’ THINK?

Dr came in, gave me a hug and told me he was so sorry about BJ. He really liked BJ. We chatted a bit, he gave me another hug and sent his schedule nurse in to get it set up.

Knee replacement surgery July 19. Pre-Op and CAT scan and a class scheduled a week before I go to Tennessee. Done. Boom! Talk treatment crap to other people, not ME. I KNOW what I want, I KNOW what I need. Let’s get this show on the road!

Hahaha, the look on the PA’s face was priceless! Hahaha!!!

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[CrealCritter]

@CrealCritter I would guess between 625-675

If that's the case I would be very happy. I know they all have grown over the winter. My goal was to to get them in good health and maintain their weight. I know I exceeded my goal somewhat.

It's 200 days until he goes in for processing. I have the option of taking him to my neighbors for grain/mineral rationing and finishing on rolled corn, for what I feel is a very fair price. Or I could try to grow him and finish him myself, which I don't have a lot of confidence in doing. Because this is my first time raising cattle decision time, maybe @farmerjan can give some good advise.

Jesus is Lord and Christ

 

[CrealCritter]

I went to Tyler today to see about my knee. I talked with a PA first, he acknowledged that my left knee is toast, but gave me this blather about cortisone shots, every 3 months. And something he called a lubricant every 6 months. I asked for details on that and he admitted that it really didn’t do much. So I had to set him straight. First off, I’m not doing cortisone. Second, why would I waste my time on a shot that doesn’t do anything.
He was trying to explain that they just don’t rush people in and chop off their knees, but try treatment first. I told him I was beyond treatment and I knew it. I told him that I live a VERY active life. Maybe he thought I went to the mall and went shopping??

Then I proceeded to tell him my schedule for the next few months. Buy a farm. Move—AGAIN. Build fence. Build a barn. Chainsaw trees. I raise sheep and have big dogs to guard them. I explained how I raised a couple of feeder pigs each year, meat chickens, a garden AND I wanted to get horses again and get my life back. By this time, his eyes were bugged out. Then I told him I was going to be busy until July, that I was going to Tennessee to buy a ram. So, by mid July I could slow down enough for surgery.

So don’t jerk my chain on injections, I’m not doing it. Snicker, snicker, giggle, giggle. Poor guy, he walked into an alligator trap. SNAP!

So he decided to go get the doctor. Ya’ THINK?

Dr came in, gave me a hug and told me he was so sorry about BJ. He really liked BJ. We chatted a bit, he gave me another hug and sent his schedule nurse in to get it set up.

Knee replacement surgery July 19. Pre-Op and CAT scan and a class scheduled a week before I go to Tennessee. Done. Boom! Talk treatment crap to other people, not ME. I KNOW what I want, I KNOW what I need. Let’s get this show on the road!

Hahaha, the look on the PA’s face was priceless! Hahaha!!!

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[farmerjan]

Take him to the neighbors if they are going to put him on a growing and finishing ration. He will not marble near enough on pasture and some grain in 200 days. If he does not get some marbling, the meat will be very lean and you will have to be extremely careful when you cook it or it will be tough. You also need more backfat on him and they do not put on that much on just grass until they are more mature. Better to let someone who has fed animals to finish for slaughter, feed him out, so that you get meat that you will enjoy. With the price of feed, if they quoted you a price you think is good, then jump on it. You would have to make sure he was kept separate so that he would get all the feed he needs and I don't think that you are at that point yet.
I would like to see a couple of pictures of him from a little further back to get a better overall look at him. He looks in good flesh, but I would like to see the balance better than the angles in the pics... they were a little too close for me.

 

[CrealCritter]

Take him to the neighbors if they are going to put him on a growing and finishing ration. He will not marble near enough on pasture and some grain in 200 days. If he does not get some marbling, the meat will be very lean and you will have to be extremely careful when you cook it or it will be tough. You also need more backfat on him and they do not put on that much on just grass until they are more mature. Better to let someone who has fed animals to finish for slaughter, feed him out, so that you get meat that you will enjoy. With the price of feed, if they quoted you a price you think is good, then jump on it. You would have to make sure he was kept separate so that he would get all the feed he needs and I don't think that you are at that point yet.
I would like to see a couple of pictures of him from a little further back to get a better overall look at him. He looks in good flesh, but I would like to see the balance better than the angles in the pics... they were a little too close for me.

I'll see if I can grab a few better pics. And Thank You so much

Jesus is Lord and Christ

 

[baymule]

Texas Tornado is back

Jesus is Lord and Christ

Yup, I am. And I'm getting bored, I'm ready to find a farm, buy it and take off like a rocket.

 

[farmerjan]

Diesel fuel went up here today... I think son said $.10/gal.... and gas is all over 4.19 now...

 

[CrealCritter]

Ribeye in the community trailer, on his way to the spa. To eat hay, pasture grass, be fed a daily grain and mineral bill and be finished on corn.

Jesus is Lord and Christ