The Ride Or Die Chronicles: Fiona Fiasco Pt. 2

The Rambling Gypsy

A lemur attack leaves one of us with 25 facial stitches and a story that defies belief. What started as an ordinary day turned into a medical emergency when Fiona the lemur, apparently jealous, decided to take matters into her own teeth.
The resulting injuries required immediate medical attention, leading to a comical yet frightening visit to what could only be described as "the smallest ER I've ever seen in my life," complete with DIY medical lighting and trainee nurses practicing suture techniques. Between emergency procedures, pain medication, and somehow still making it to a PBR event with face wounds leaking, this experience redefined what it means to be "ride or die" friends.
Beyond the initial trauma lies a deeper story about animal behavior, the realities of exotic animal ownership, and the difficult decisions that come with it. We candidly discuss the painful choice to rehome Fiona after a second aggressive incident made it clear rehabilitation wasn't possible. "It never gets any better. It sucks every single time. But you can't risk yourself, you can't risk your children."
The healing journey continues with Steri-Strips becoming "part of the costume," makeup challenges, and the unexpected compliment that brought laughter: "I just thought it was part of your aesthetic." Through it all, we emphasize the critical importance of taking animal injuries seriously—infections can track quickly, and delaying treatment can lead to life-threatening complications.
If there's one takeaway from this wild misadventure, it's that prevention and immediate action are key when dealing with animal incidents. And perhaps equally important: find friends who will not only drive you to the ER but will also still take you to see cowboys afterward—face wounds and all.
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Chapters

1. The Ride Or Die Chronicles: Fiona Fiasco Pt. 2 (00:00:00)

2. Hazard Pay for Ride or Die Friends (00:00:15)

3. Emergency Room Adventure Begins (00:01:32)

4. Post-Surgery Medication Decisions (00:05:35)

5. Finding Our Way to PBR (00:08:41)

6. Processing Trauma and Recovery (00:13:52)

7. Animal Behavior and Rehab (00:21:05)

8. Healing and Moving Forward (00:25:23)