Uncork That Sh.t (2025)

19/12/2023

Long time, no talk.... well, message. Whatever you wanna call it.... I don't complain much, but when you reach out and inquire about my pet business, and then go through the process to request a quote and then have me explain the pricing of the quote for you, I hope they'd at least understand that the pricing I ask isn't much different than others??! This is one I just did, literally.... I also have a fuel charge that is a one time charge per Booking that is based roundtrip. Plus whatever you book. This example is as follows:
Miss Lady Pants - 1 dog + 1 cat
Feb 7th - 13th Overnight Stay in home + MidDay Visit
+$35 Fuel Charge (is 38 miles roundtrip - which is $35 within 40 miles)
7th +$15 - 30 Min Visit (I split this charge between two days so it came to a 15 Min Visit each day)
8th
9th +$15 - 30 Min Visit
10th
11th +$15 - 30 Min Visit
12th
13th +$300 - 7 Day Overnight Package (Regularly $60/day - shaves off $120)
$380 Total

Or the next one she requested, which is even better....
Miss Lady Pants - 1 dog + 1 cat
March 6th - 14th Overnight Stay in home + MidDay Visit
+$35 Fuel Charge (still is 38 miles roundtrip - which is $35 within 40 miles - and is added each booking)
6th +$15 - 30 Min Visit (I split this charge here too, giving a 15 Min Visit each day)
7th
8th +$15 - 30 Min Visit
9th
10th +$15 - 30 Min Visit
11th
12th (7th DAY BOOKED IS FREE) (must have booked at least 8 days in a row to get this 7th day free thing, and I do show what it would be otherwise)
13th +$300 - 7 Day Overnight Package +$15 - 30 Min Visit
14th +$60 - Overnight
$455 (reg $530) (but it could've been $650 if I didn't do the package, or include the free day)

My drive time back and forth every day matters. 38 miles roundtrip is just under a 40 minute drive doing about 60mph with no traffic or weather. Now remember because I'm not able to stay there 24/7, and I'm doing a MidDay Visit, I'm leaving the home in the morning to go to mine (or 9-5 job), driving back MidDay to take care of the animals, driving back to my home (or 9-5 job), and then going back in the evening to stay there, and then doing it again the next day. Alot of people think I should charge more for fuel than I do, but I dont.... and Booking Overnight, $60 a day can be steep, but, let me break that down.... that is my time + my discomfort to be in a strangers home and money to get myself dinner and then breakfast, because I'm there Overnight, so it is both breakfast and dinner I need to provide myself. Do you have a spare bedroom for me? I doubt it... so I'll be on the couch, or maybe a recliner. Sometimes the livingroom floor.... so, to keep that in mind is helpful, at least I think... so, when I break all that down, I know more people who spend more than $300 a week on their grocery bill, and $35 a week on their fuel. So, when I try and explain myself, to break it down and explain the costs, I get insulted that my prices are so high and expensive. But are they really? So, are my prices really that steep to see why I charge what I charge? Or am I just that out of touch with what I should expect? I send my base prices to each and every client to read over, and it does say these are base prices for 1-2 animals and each client and Booking are unique and prices will be affected by each situation. I've been stretched so thin by people and when I raise my prices slightly to try and allow myself the chance to make it break even, and now it's insane and impossible.... maybe I'm out of touch... but if I am, I'd love to see where I could improve.

29/10/2023

So, I've been under the weather, and have developed a really nasty cough, so, being the adult, I called my Doctor to get an appointment. They said they'll call me back for what I can do. Two days go by and I call again. They said we forgot to call back but there's nothing we can do for you, and we're booked our for months. Awesome. So I call my family to take me to the ER at Southern Coos. They get me in, eventhough they were SLAMMED. They still managed to treat me and my bronchitis I've contracted and sent me home feeling better and with medication to help. I'm not saying my Doctors office is at fault, but being an established client should've been enough. We need to do better 🤷🏼‍♀️

07/09/2023

So, I applied to work with the Coquille Sheriffs' Office, and I have my ORPAT on September 23rd.... and I'm kinda stressed and worried I won't be able to pass their physical exam. It's no lie I'm a big girl, but I'm one to give up either. So I'm going to give it my all to pass this thing and prove to EVERYONE that I can do this. But, I am still married to my husband, and lord knows I tried EVERYTHING in my power and beyond to get him to want me back, but it just will never happen. Not in my lifetime. So I left and came back home, and filed for Divorce about 3 months later (give or take a few weeks). And his response was I'm not going to drive over there to sign, and I'm not going to even be around to sign, so, that was a waste of time. So my filing went null and void because I couldn't get his signature. I brought it up again and he said he's never home to sign papers and he's not going to make a special trip to sign them, and he said he's going to file and send them because I didn't want to fight for a 3rd party to give him his papers. And now it's been almost 3 years and I still haven't heard anything about him filing. What would you do??

22/08/2023

I've been in a s**t mood pretty much all day today, and I couldn't figure out why. Well, it finally dawned on me... Today my brother got his birthday present from our dad (a new stereo and sound system) installed into his truck.... and it hits me. This year, I turned 25 in February. And it was a Sunday, everyone was home. And my dad and brother both forgot my birthday completely, and never got me anything for it. And I'm pissy because my dad did this for my brother but couldn't remember my birthday and get me a present?? Like, I never ask for stuff, and I didn't expect a birthday present, but it still would've been nice to have something to look forward to, be it a cake, or a dinner. Or even a new movie to watch.... I'm not difficult. But there are things I want.... I want a new wallet, a very specific wallet. One that I have photos of and get notified when it's in stock, because one day I'll get it. Or a Livestock trailer would be nice, I'd like a gooseneck and have it have a semi set up living quarters on it so I can travel to do shows with my goats.... or travel and get ones far away and not stress.... Maybe have the big truck running so I can haul larger stuff easier??? Or help building new fence? But I still get frustrated.... and I try not to

15/08/2023

Takeisha Hemenway
So, a few things, my hand is killing me. It's painful every single day. I go into the drs, and she gives me another steroid injection into the base of the thumb joint. It works but f**k it hurts. She is concerned about the "falling asleep" my hand and arm are experiencing. Sets up a Nerve Conduction Study for November 1st. After that it'll be likely that we'll be proceeding with carpal tunnel repair and/or the thumb tendon release as well. This is all on my right hand, which is my dominate hand. Making everything hard.... and so, being a good employee I notify my boss so they're not being left in the dark and I get told because of this I'll be given a week off and then can be reassessed to see if I can return back.
Some of the conversation is as follows: "I think you need to not be scheduled to do work you can't do for now...I already mentally went over next week and have it figured out without you...I really don't see how you CAN work!! You can have all the desire in the world but if your body doesn't cooperate, it makes me sad for you."
Like, okay, cool, but, how am I supposed to pay my bills if I'm not working? They just don't dissappear??? I wish they would, but life doesn't work that way. Makes me really frustrated trying to keep going with my medical issues and getting them worked on when people find it difficult to employ me. It's like I asked for my hand to be f**ked up. Or my sweating condition to flare up whenever it wants to. I'm making progress with my medical and then it's like one step forward 5 backwards. It's irritating and hard to try and find the positive when you are so irritated with it all.

09/08/2023

Takeisha Hemenway
AITA??
So, I am starting to pursue goats fairly seriously, seeking their registration paperwork as well as getting health and genetic screening done yearly. But as a last resort, I said I MIGHT be interested in getting a breeding male from you, but then they dropped they do none of what I do, and I kinda shrugged it off and tried to come off as no longer interested. Flash forward over 3 months, and I get a phone call to pick up my buck that she has ready because he's ready to do his job! And here I am without a quarantine pen and at a loss because I just bought a papered and tested buck for my herd. And now I'm trying to not come off as the ass but what am I supposed to do with that other one? I don't have a pen, and he will never have papers, and genetics are a mystery.... and I am terrified at making her mad because I'm backing out, but I wasn't super serious either. I've never even put a deposit down or paid for said buck. And now I'm at a total loss. I did tell her my situation, but I never want to be the ass but damnit, I don't want an untested and unregistered buck breeding with my registered herd throwing offspring that won't benefit me in the future.

06/08/2023

Takeisha Hemenway
Today is my parents anniversary, and I'm not sure how I can wish my dad Happy Anniversary when his other half isn't here to celebrate it too. This year has been a year of firsts. And this one is no different. And I wish I knew how to say things. And I don't know how to. This will be my dad's 1st birthday without my mom. And the 1st wedding anniversary without her. And damnit all if I don't miss her. Happy Anniversary. I love you.

05/08/2023

Takeisha Hemenway
Sometimes grief hit you like a ton of bricks for absolutly no reason at all. A TV show, a song, a smell, a familiar sound, a photograph.... or tonight, a TV show. Grey's Anatomy. A short tiktok reel, and it was an incoming trauma, a husband jumped out a window with his wife in his arms and cushioned her fall. She was presumed dead and he wouldn't let her go. And when going to pronounce her, they heard her heartbeat. And they brought her back to him. And it made me think of my momma, when the ambulance came, and they brought out all the gear, and the lady stood next to me, because I was all by myself in our driveway. I couldn't bring myself to move. They hooked up and then started moving around. I looked to the lady with me, I know her name but won't post it for her privacy as a worker, and when I looked at her and asked "It's still there right? Please tell me she's still here with me." And she gave me a look and said "No honey I'm sorry, she's gone." I collapsed and she caught me just before I fell to the ground. I couldn't stand, and I lost it. I honestly hope that no one has to ever experience loosing someone like that in their entire life. And damnit I miss my mom. Off subject, but mom and I used Marco Polo regilously. And I haven't used it nearly in the same way, but I still have all of our Marco Polos together. And sometimes I open the Marcos and watch them. Listen to her voice, see her eyes and her smile. So many things I wish I can experience with her and knowing I never will absolutly kills me. I currently drive the car she drove, and I miss her every second of my existence. I kept some of her shirts and jackets for myself, because I want her to be close to me. I talk to her every day. Some days I miss the fact I lost my pregnancy. Because after I told the dad, I told her. Same day even, on break at the hospital together. And she was with me when the doctor pronounced the heartbeat gone and that a miscarriage would follow. Just over 11 months later, I lost her too. And I can't help but think that she is with my baby. And damnit I miss them both. My child would be turning 1 this month.... my due date was August 26th, 2022.... my papa's birthday, my husband's (we're seperated) birthday, and my high school sweethearts birthday.... and I think that my mom is with her 1st grandchild keeping them safe and happy. And I struggle with grief, and getting it off my chest is how I cope. If you'd don't like it, I'm sorry. But it helps me. Because grief sucks. I long for my own child, and to have it taken away destroyed me. Was a major contribution to my psych trip honestly.... and then to loose mom too? Double ouch. I love her so very much. Her and my child both. Don't bottle yourself up, because it just hurts more when you finally let it out.

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