transit forge journal: hocks, eyes, and pizza

hocks, eyes, and pizza

found myself watching a horse surgery—- an arthroscopy—- where they scraped a chunk of excess cartiladge off of a leg joint. pretty impressive to see a horse anesthetized and lying on its back while a couple of doctors work away. copious amounts of free pizza were next and a small tour of the equine medical facilities. met a big draft horse that was the resident blood donor. then after milling around a while and scarfing a couple more slices of pizza, my friend dr. amy invited me to put on some scrubs and sit in on an emergency eye surgery on an arabian.
rather captivating to see skilled people stitch the soft tissue of a horse’s eye.

in the eighteen years of growing up around sheep and cattle, i really only remember one vet coming out to look at a cow, and he merely fished around the cow’s rectum and offered some advice.

2003-06-27 09:16

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NOTE TO READERS OF THE METALSMITH BLOG: The events and situations rendered herein by Mr. Gehner are complete fabrications and falsehoods. He is no more the owner of a BMW motorcycle than I am the Sultan of Burma. His travel account is written to misdirect the many creditors to whom he owes thousands of dollars and who are now pursuing him through various means. He was last seen departing a Greyhound bus terminal in New Hampshire. If you are an individual or commercial lender seeking redress for monies owed by said person, please feel free to e-mail me at the address provided. I will ensure that your name and complaint is added to the case pending against the defendent in Burlington, Vermont. An order to appear has been issued. If you are reading this, Mr. Gehner, please turn yourself in to the nearest authorities. They will handle you more considerately than bail bondsmen. Tor Mescaline, Manager Hock It Pawn Feldspar, Vermont
— Tor Mescaline Jul 1, 12:04 PM #
Hello Greggy-poo! It sounds as though you are having a thrilling easy rider type of time. We miss you! hey you- if you are still in florida and need a break or assistance, my dad's number is 561 6256210-his name is greg hodgins, he is an old lover of motorcycles and lives in palm beach gardens. hope all continues to go well. stay safe greggy-pooh! love amber and les xoxox
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