Asa here. Well this is awkward. Chuck Billy is outside and refusing to come in the house because of a beeping noise. No, it isn’t the chirping of a battery dying in the smoke detectors. Chuck Billy taught us long ago that he absolutely detests that sound and in a panic will run to the […]
Thank you for attending my press conference today. Can everyone hear me in the back of the room? Asa, stop waving at me. I know you’re here. Just wait for your cue to run the slide projector. Good morning, honored dignitaries and members of the press. It is a great pleasure to see you all […]
I’m learning to walk again…this time wearing goggles! My training continues with my new Rex Specs. My ophthalmologist told me it is important to protect my good eye, especially when playing and on hiking adventures. He did say that it probably wasn’t necessary to wear them while I’m on neighborhood patrol. However, I need the […]
The eye specialist warned us that Asa’s personality may change after losing his eye. I did not realize that meant for the better. He’s finally helping me with my most important duty – reminding Mom it is dinnertime! In the past Asa was very irresponsible, and would leave the work all up to me, while […]
Now that Asa is down to one eye, his ophthalmologist said it is really important to protect that eye, not just from GRPU but from injury while playing. Dr. Nick recommended Rex Specs goggles. Thankfully, Asa loves dressing up, so he isn’t opposed to goggles, but they do take some getting use to wearing. After […]
Wow, first day back in the office after medical leave, and Asa is making a power play to take over my corner office! Everyone knows I’m Dad’s direct supervisor! Well he may be sure of himself now, but it is going to take more than an air of confidence and a dirty sock to do […]
ASA! TURN DOWN THAT MUSIC! I can’t hear myself think to write today’s post! Asa: WHAT?! I can’t hear you. I’m celebrating Jon Bon Jovi’s birthday today! Did you know that 2023 marks the 40th anniversary of Bon Jovi? Today should be a holiday! Chuck Billy: Why don’t you follow Jon’s lead and take your […]
Understandably, after having his eye surgically removed due to GRPU, Asa went through the stages of grief. He dealt with the angry phase as only he knew how, by writing a song about it. The following isn’t one of Asa’s usual lighthearted hairband metal parodies. Instead he used a song by thrash metal band, Overkill. […]
Golden Retriever Pigmentary Uveitis (GRPU) is an inflammatory eye disease found in that breed and dogs crossed with Golden Retrievers. The disease tends to appears in dogs around 8 to 8.5 years old, but has been diagnosed in Goldens from as young as 4 to as old as 14. Also known as pigmentary uveitis, it […]
I’m cone free!!!! My ophthalmologist gave me the ok to resume regular activity. He also explained the results of my pathology report to Mom and Dad. They are still processing all the information, and will share a more in-depth explanation on how my Golden Retriever Pigmentary Uveitis led to having my left eye removed due […]
