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Can we have a do over on the last couple of days?
Posted by doggonedmysteries
Bad Juju, that’s what it is, very bad Juju. Deliver me from it. Those that have talked to me in the last couple of days know what I am talking about. Due to my high standards of privacy, all I can say is that there’s a certain person whom I wish Karma would take a big bite out of said person’s over-sized caboose. ‘Nuff said.
With that off my chest I shall endeavor to lighten the mood.
Lately, The Curmudgeon has been cuddling Patty in the ‘hand puppet position’…while cuddling her thusly, he’s been telling her the world’s worst jokes.
Most are so bad I can’t help but groan or, if worse than bad, giggle like a fool at them. Please, please, please keep me laughing my dear, dear Curmudgeon! If it weren’t for the laughter I’d be locked away in the funny farm.
You all have a good one.
Posted in Misc
Tags: Author, Bull Terriers, Caregiver, Disability, Doggoned, Family, Life, Multiple Sclerosis, Writer
My garden makes me happy
Posted by doggonedmysteries
I need to go out into my garden.
Relax.
I need to release all the tensions of the day.
Chill.
I need to enjoy the colors, textures, and sounds.
You all have a good one!
Posted in my garden
Tags: Author, Bull Terriers, Caregiver, Disability, Doggoned, Gardening, Love, Multiple Sclerosis, Writer
What took me hours to accomplish…
Posted by doggonedmysteries
Would take a teenager mere minutes. Yeah, I’m back to electronics and my need to have a teenager that I can tap for his/her electronic wizardness once in a while. It’s not that I can’t do it, it just takes me longer to figure it out than it used to–with age comes wisdom and a lesser ability to crack instructions on electronic things.
I do have a great advantage over many people of my age in that I am willing to learn how to use all the new things that come down the pike.
Once learned, however, I may not want to keep the electronic device in my life. Yes, let’s take cell phones as an example–I am not a person who enjoys being connected 24/7.
I do enjoy my now (after a few hours) well loaded MP3 player though. I have always loved having a variety of music at my finger tips. I am doing a happy dance to my wonderful music!
You all have a good one!
Posted in #*%$!! Electronics!
Tags: Author, Bull Terriers, Caregiver, Disability, Doggoned, Life, Love, Multiple Sclerosis, Writer
When I don’t take my camera along…
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We saw a Grey Heron while on our walk yesterday. He was gorgeous! You might know I’d left my camera at home sitting on my desk. He wasn’t far from where we were walking and yet he didn’t move a muscle as we continued by him.
A little while later two cranes flew over us and followed the course of the river by air. I desperately wished I’d brought my camera.
Signs posted at all our city parks. “Dogs must be leashed at all times” and “clean up after your dog” seems pretty darned specific to me. Does It to you?
Three more dog walkers needed signs. One of whom I asked if he was going to clean up after his dog, we watched him watch his dog go. He and the other two had their dogs running loose too
Why do some people think the law applies to everyone but them? Those people give responsible dog owners a bad name. It’s no wonder that I don’t take my dogs to the parks to walk.
Posted in Dog related
Tags: Author, bird watching, Bull Terriers, Disability, Doggoned, Dogs, Life, Multiple Sclerosis, Writer
Here’s your sign…
Posted by doggonedmysteries
While walking in the Rose Gardens last week I had finally remembered to pocket a few dog cookies for the various dogs that we see there. Funny, we only came across three dogs this time.
However, while talking to one dog’s owner, whose dog was not on a leash may I add, I had to bite my tongue a few times. He asked me if I had dogs. I said yes and then he asked why wasn’t I walking them in the park.
“My female isn’t good with other dogs since one attacked her. My male has started to back up her attitude. I dare not walk them where people let their dogs run loose. They are not good with other dogs.”
He replied, “Yeah, I know what you mean a couple of big dogs attacked my dog and chased him home once.”
No, people, he did NOT get it!!! Here’s your sign sir.
I hope you all have a good one!
Posted in Dog related
Tags: Author, Bull Terriers, Disability, Dog humor, Doggoned, Dogs, Multiple Sclerosis, Rescue Dogs, Writer
Baby steps
Posted by doggonedmysteries
No we haven’t added any kids to the house. I mean taking baby steps to get things back to a semblance of normal around here. If you could ever call our household normal.
I decided to give away a bunch of glassware this weekend. I feel the need to pare down the clutter. I figure that once I get the clutter down, it won’t take as much effort to clean the house. I pray that this is not wishful thinking.
I think we might even have a yard sale this summer so I can clean out the attic and basement. Why hold on to so much we know we’ll never drag out of there to use ever again?
However, before I do a yard sale I need to toss out the useless junk that has also accumulated in those areas. I don’t think my garbage men are going to be very happy with me over the months to come.
You all have a good one!
Love this time of year
Posted by doggonedmysteries
Definitely the strangest weather ever this year. We hit 70+ degrees yesterday, below freezing the night before, and they are predicting snow for Saturday. We’ve also had plenty of wind.
The magnolia tree is now stripped of most of its flowers and the leaves are started.
Both the tulip poplar and Sweet gum are pushing out leaves now too. Tulips are blooming, as are the bleeding hearts now. The lilac bush is all green and starting to bud.
The grass is growing so fast The Curmudgeon will have a time getting it mowed. Thank heavens for riding mowers.
You all have a good one!
Posted in Weather related
Tags: Author, Bull Terriers, Caregiver, Disability, Doggoned, Life, Magnolia, Multiple Sclerosis, Writing
I took my camera to the park again
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Posted in My blog
Tags: Author, Bones, Bull Terriers, Caregiver, Disability, Doggoned, Gardens, Life, Multiple Sclerosis
I keep walking
Posted by doggonedmysteries
G doesn’t go walking in the wind since her cataract surgery. Annie and I had a great walk in a brisk 45 degree, windy day. Although I thoroughly enjoyed it, I was very glad to get home to hot cup of coffee. Gone was the warm weather of last week.
The strong winds grabbed most of the flowers from the magnolia tree and threw them on the ground. We’re almost knee-deep in petals now.
The chilly weather screamed for a substantial dinner. The Curmudgeon and I enjoyed low-fat cheese ravioli smothered in a heart smart sauce.
Gavin and Patty seemed disappointed that yesterday wasn’t as warm as the days we’ve had lately.
You all have a good one!
Posted in healthy living
Tags: Author, Bull Terriers, Caregiver, Disability, Doggoned, Life, Love, Multiple Sclerosis, Writer
Verizon does a bait and switch
Posted by doggonedmysteries
Don’t be fooled when you get a letter in the mail from them that tells you since they are switching everyone over to Fios You really should go and change your bundle. Hey, we’ll give it to you for 59.99!
Liars! When it comes up 74.99 that is not 59.99 am I right? I questioned this and suddenly was on chat with someone from customer service. They tried to convince me that I should go ahead and order it and then call the company on Monday about the price difference.
I wasn’t born yesterday. I did NOT ‘buy’ the bundle change, instead I backed out of the page, told the customer service person what I thought of the company and their bait and switch tactics, and left the chat.
I am now going to begin shopping for another internet and phone service–I might even go through my Cable company and to heck with the phone companies altogether.
Posted in Scams
Tags: Author, Bull Terriers, Caregiver, Disability, Doggoned, Family, Life, Multiple Sclerosis, Writer
Updates, or things to write about when I can’t think of anything to write about…
Posted by doggonedmysteries
So the roofer is almost finished with the garage roof at the Mil’s house. I hope this means we can put it on the market soon. I haven’t done anything over there since the heart attack.
I still need to get the last two pieces of furniture out of that house and over to my house. We haven’t had any luck finding helpers. I’d be willing to trade a large Lane cedar chest for help in moving the two items and clearing the attic.
I keep hoping that the elves and faeries will have taken care of everything that needs taking care of over there. I really don’t want anything else to do with it.
You all have a good one.
Posted in Misc
Tags: Author, Bones, Bull Terriers, Disability, Doggoned, Family, Life, Multiple Sclerosis, Writer
Unbelievable weather and more energy, can’t be beat!
Posted by doggonedmysteries
I can’t believe how incredible the weather has been the last several days. Never have we had such a warm March. I’m loving it.
Along with the weather came the chance for more exercise–going for walks and I have taken full advantage of it. What I find remarkable is I am starting to have more energy again. (It’s about friggin’ time!)
Yesterday, and the day before, after my walks, I got out a bucket of scrub water, climbed up and down a ladder several times and the ceiling fans in my living room are now sparkling clean. I am amazed at how filthy they were. That’s what I call having more energy.
I might even tackle the fan in the bedroom next. Then there are all those floors that are in need of a good scrub…
You all have a good one!
Posted in Weather related
Tags: Author, Bull Terriers, Caregiver, Disability, Doggoned, Home, Life, Multiple Sclerosis, Writer
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