Memorial Day Chat

Geez, Jen.  All that drama seems like it would spoil a day in a hurry.  I'm sorry you're dealing with such crap.

Glenda, glad to read the job nibble update.

Amanda, glad you survived the boys' party.

Meg, you may need a lifetime supply of valium, or some herbal equivalent for your nerves, with the line of work your fh is in.  I say go herbal. ;)

Paige, no new human friends at the shelter, but there is a very nice, sweet beagle bassett mix named Ruby who I like.  My red dobe friend ended up going to rescue after an adoption fell through.  Apparently the potential adopter was warned off a heartworm positive dog by her vet, even though the dobe and her current dog got along great.  At least the big red guy wasn't euth'd.

It's trying to rain a bit, which we need, but not sure if it will come to anything.  No plans to ruin for me anyway, only going to the grocery store.

We've had nasty storms the past two days and more called for today.  Grinch that I am I say BRING 'EM ON!!!!  So long as they are long running storms and not just a quick storm, they cool the temps wonderfully.  70's or low 80's are much easier for me to deal with than 90's!  The heat is not my friend.

I slept soooo well last night.  Only woke up once wanting more comforter since I was chilly. NO bathroom trips and no alternating between covering and uncovering to stick my feet out to cool off.  Very nice change.  Refreshing to get a really good nights sleep after 2 weeks of not so good.

Have DH pretty upbeat about the possibilities "halfway between ME and MI", which is what we said would be our ideal location.  A bit further South than we'd really thot about, but, it fits that criteria to a T.  Now I just need to keep feeding him positive energy to KEEP him upbeat......at least that part is getting easier.  I'd say the fact that he's already hit Mapquest for driving directions to the area is pretty positive.

Corky has been chattering up a storm this morning.  Just will not quit!  I've given her food, water and "stolen" her poop accumulation so the crate is cleaner, and still she's carrying on!  Yikes!  Guess she's decided to be a morning "person"!

We were talking about Corky and a road trip.  Obviously, when we stop for the night in a truck stop we aren't going to be able to set up her pool and let her take a swim, so we're thinking that we'll  just use the stopper in the shower stall and give her a few inches of water to play in, so she can get out of her crate for a bit, AND we can get it cleaned up once a day.  When that happens, I'm guessing I will have a LOT of Corky stories to share!

Here's hoping everyone has a GREAT day today!  Remember our fallen heros.

 Looking forward to the Corky Stories.

I'm awake already, which given what time my post was earlier this morning, means I didn't sleep much at all. Unfortunately, I don't have much in the way of options here, because I decided I would work this morning. I may go up to the family picnic deal, but I am thinking more and more I won't go up today. Two days of minimal sleep, and I think it's better I hang around home. Saturday Luke and I stayed at a friends, because there was lots of drinking going on. I am pretty sure I was up until at least 1 AM Sunday, and woke up the first time at 5:40. I stayed in bed till about 7, which was way before everyone else was ready to get up, but at that  point for me I wasn't able to clamp my eyes shut anymore.

I also feel like today will not be complete without a hot dog. Anyone else have something they absolutely have to have today?

My cousins wedding was beautiful.  It was on Goat Island in Newport.  She looked amazing.  I wasn't surprised because she's a gorgeous girl to begin with.  The groom and groomsmen all wore black/white Converse sneakers!!  DH was SOO bummed.  He was complaining before we even left about his shoes and how they were so uncomfortable.  And, he's got the exact pair they had on so I didn't hear the end of it all night, LOL. 

I think my brother had a few too many drinks.  But, I sent him a text at midnight and they were home.  The entire crew from Willow's vets office was there.  But, they were waaay on the other side of the room which was huge.  So, I didn't get to really speak to anyone.  They had a photo booth which was a huge hit!  They had all different hats and props you could bring in to the booth and everyone loved it.  You got two copies of the photo strip(it takes three in a row) and one went into a book that you had to sign for the bride/groom.  The seating cards that had our names on them were in picture frames that fit the pictures.  It was so fun.  My goddaughter and I took a great one of us in those masks with the sparkles and feathers that go around your eyes.

I'm up so I can spend the morning with Willow at the park.  I'm going to take her for a good walk and maybe a treat.  Then later she's going to hang out in the A/C while DH and I go to the Veterans Cemetery to visit my grandfathers grave. 

There is a new WWII monument that I haven't seen yet that supposedly has his name on it.  So, hopefully we can find it.  It's a very big place. He was always very, very proud of the time he spent in the Navy.  And, he had stayed in touch right up until he passed with the men he served with on the ship.

Anyway, that's about all from here! 

Yes, there will be plenty of Corky stories to share!  She laid an egg again today and this time left it in her water tray.  She's never done that before.  Was funny to glance in and see an egg laying in there!  She has to be praised up one side and down the other for laying an egg....she expects it.  And when I mentioned the egg to DH she carried on a VERY animated conversation with him as well.  Shut me right out of the conversation!

I'm anxious for tomorrow to get here. 

 Corky must be a total crack up. I can just imagine.

I have a b-day party to go to today. Still not in the mood to drive anywhere but I guess I have to make an exception today.

Is it wrong of me to be tired with an e-collar jamming me in the legs all the time? lol I'm sure it's just as annoying for abbie. The worst part is she will stand in the doorway to whatever room I'm in and can't turn around because the cone is so big. So, I have to back her up then turn her around just to get out. It's been 6 days, do you think it's safe to take the collar off?

I think I'll take Neiko with me today and have my nieces hide for him. My family gets annoyed when I bring dogs every where all the time but he hasn't trained in a few weeks so could use the practice. Plus he loves loves loves everyone so it'll make his day.

I would like the humidity to go away. 

 I think I wore myself out yesterday, donkey training and taking the dogs to the park.  I was beat!!

BF started drinking a beer friday night and I commented 'I though you were going to AA' ( as per his statement Monday, that he was) he kinda went 'meh' so I totally feel like he just says he's going to appease me. geez.

I know, stupid drama.

I thought this was funny, last night i had a dream that I met Gina & Cleo!!! LOL maybe it was cuz I was looking at 'hairy godmother' pics before I went to bed. it was pretty funny. LOL I know I'm a weirdo.

going to work today, boo, alot of holidays don't really apply to me since I work for a family business.

the trikes I saw yesterday ( the ones Zoey didn't have a meltdown about) looked fun, like I could stick a crate on one and take Zoey for a ride LOL.

Yes, she IS a total crack up.  I get more darned pleasure from that little duck than anyone could guess!

Am gonna meet Meg later -- Pirate needs the leftover herbs I had for Kee Shu (which I held onto because I figgered Pi might need them eventually).  So Billy, Luna and Tink are stoked about a short road-trip LOL

"breakfast" was fresh cherries and watermelon -- Now LUNA, in particular, looooooovees watermelon -- they all do, but she gets so drooley she can't figure out how to chew and swallow at the same time.  And yeah -- my crazy training WORKS -- they all "chew" watermelon.  (and I already buy the seedless stuff). 

Cherries were something new -- so Mom got the pits out and hmmmmm, not as juicy but ... man, THOSE things are GOOD!!! LOL  They crack me up with fruit. 

meg said as soon as it rains her off the beach over there that she'll call me.  LOL -- Billy just wants to go see Pi!

Jewlieee

It's been 6 days, do you think it's safe to take the collar off?

Not unless you know that she won't bother the sutures.  If she's going to lick or chew on the sutures then I'd keep the collar on until they are removed.

We went to a Remembrance Ceremony this morning.  One of the speakers was amazing.  I think that everyone enjoyed themselves.

I dropped Angel off at the groomers this morning.  Our groomer was a one person operation, but recently she added a new groomer.  Today, the new groomer was scheduled to groom Angel.  When I dropped her off, I left specific instructions on how I wanted her clipped.  When I came back to pick her up, the new groomer came out to let me know that she had made the decision to trim Angel a little differently because she was sure that it would look better.  I was annoyed even before I got to see what she had done to Angel.  When I saw her, I was pissed.  Instead of clipping her hair down to 3/4 inch, she shaved her down to 1/4 inch.  She shaved her muzzle, where her cute mustache & goatee usually are, & I think that she clipped her with at least 3 different blades.  The backside of the tail is bald.  Her feet were left too long, & her body is entirely too short.  She also trimmed & admittedly quicked her nails, that I specifically asked her not to mess with.  When I expressed my displeasure with the clip, I was told "You'll get used to it, & if you don't, it will grow back."  I am taking her back tomorrow, so that the owner can see what happened, & fix what she can on her.  I'm still pissed.

 Yeesh Amanda, I'd be pretty ticked myself.  1/4" all over puts Angel at risk for sunburn too - it's not just an issue of appearances at that point.

DH went back up to NC today. Now I'm trying to figure out what to do with the rest of my day.  I was thinking about going to the Sex and the City movie with a friend but the foster dog seems nervous about storms and it's been thundering off and on all day.

Amanda - I'd be fried about the bad grooming too. I'm guessing that some groomers think they have some artistic talent and you just need to see it to appreciate it. Ummm - I don't think so. Grrrrrrrrr

Julie I've only dog-sat for a dog with the e-collar and it absolutely drove me crazy. I felt for the dog but I really wanted to shoot myself too. It was a hyper spitz and scraped along every wall in my home non-stop. Ugh, I feel for you but it won't be much longer now. I'm glad Abbie is doing okay too.

Yesterday it was 90 degrees here. I was outside for a couple hours planting flowers and was drenched by the time I was done. They sure look beautiful though. I have a little more to plant today but it's a little cold and windy. DH hates to bike ride when it's windy but he made an exception today. Hopefully the bike trail isn't jammed up with people.

We went out for mexican food last night and today we're bbq'ing beer can chicken and corn on the cob and I'm making coleslaw. It'll be a nice way to wrap up a great 3 day weekend.

Dang, justifiably so, Amanda.  You'll get USED to it???  Ummm, no, YOU'LL get used to following directions from clients or be moving on pretty danged soon.  Aside from messing up your poor dog, she was totally disrespectful of you.  Little witch.

Today is D  R  A  G  G  I  N  G by.........

 I decided not to go up to the picnic thing today, cause I'm just feeling crappy. One of the kids I work with has had strep, and my throat is hurting a bit, so I hope I don't have that. I'm going to call the doctor tomorrow anyway if it still hurts and I still feel crappy. I'd also like to take a nap, but I think I shouldn't, because I'll be up all night. Debating whether or not Luke and I will go to the walking club tonight. It would keep me awake, but I don't know if I have the energy to go walk for an hour and a half or so. Plus, I feel like today would not be complete without a hot dog and baked beans. I would like to grill the hot dog, but I really don't feel like grilling at all. Can someone grill me a hot dog and send it over?