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Shoot me now.
Posted by doggonedmysteries
There are days when The Curmudgeon seems to be determined to drive me round the bend. Today was such a day.
When I thought he’d finally gone to bed and out of my hair, I was wrong.
He wandered back down, “Can’t sleep.”
Dang, there’s goes my quiet time, my writing time, my me time…again. This coming back down is becoming a habit with him. I need to break this habit. The man wants to have a conversation, this means any more writing at this time is not possible.
You all have a good one.
Reading the spam is a riot
Posted by doggonedmysteries
I am glad that even though Akismet marks something as spam, I still get a chance to read it.
You know it is spam when:
Someone comments that my page for comments on the Doggonedmysteries series has been an invaluable resource for their research. You know they didn’t read or even look at the post.
Someone writes that my post was brilliantly written, marvelously articulate and they are talking about a slide show, they didn’t look at the post.
Then there are the ones that go in the other direction and thoroughly insult you and your work. Most are poorly written and are easily spotted as ‘English is not even their third language.’
I find it disappointing when I check my page and there is no spam to read and give me a laugh. Yeah, I am weird.
You all have a good one!
Extra coffee…bonus!!!
Posted by doggonedmysteries
It’s amazing what one can find lurking in the back of the kitchen cabinets. Every so often I’ll grab a flashlight, sit on the floor, and pull things out of my lower cabinets. I am often surprised. Last night I decided to do a cupboard purge. On the top shelf, I found a whole can of coffee, a can stuffed full of bags of assorted gourmet coffees, and a box of sweetener all of which had managed to travel to the back of the cupboard. All of which, I had completely forgotten about.
I found an unopened bag of coconut, powdered sugar, and a box of black tea bags in the back on the shelf below. I need to hit the other pantry shelves later today. I wonder what I’ll find there?
Why am I doing this purge? I found a can of tomato sauce in the one cupboard that had a use by date on it of 2009 the other night. Highly unusual in this house. I tend to rotate foodstuffs often but somehow missed that can.
After cleaning out the hoarded mess that was the MIL’s house for over a year, I swore my house will never come anywhere close to that. Yet, there it was, staring me in the face, a can of tomato sauce years past its expiration date. Yikes!
You all have a good one and check those dates!
Sometimes I truly wonder about people.
Posted by doggonedmysteries
I can’t believe the people in Wisconsin allowing that man to continue in office like they did. I know several people who live there, they all voted against him, and yet he managed to snag just enough votes to stay in. When will people learn? He’s only going to screw them all in the end. People of Wisconsin, be prepared to bend over and get it from behind.
Then there are our federal government officials who are more concerned about what we women do with our reproductive systems than good health care for all American citizens. I don’t see them trying to regulate men’s reproductive systems. They aren’t doctors, they are the idiots that we put in office. What they seem to forget is we put them in there and we can take them out. All it takes is a trip to the voting booth.
And what’s with government trying to tell us what to eat and drink. Excuse me but methinks they overstep their bounds. I don’t drink sugary drinks but I’ll march for anyone else to have the right to do so.
You all have a good one.
Really? More rain?
Posted by doggonedmysteries
All I can say is holy crap! Another day of very little sunshine mixed with many thunderstorms and lots of rain. I may never get a chance to snooze in my hammock again. One day of sunshine in two weeks is a good reason for getting a life raft.
My basement may never be dry again. If I set up the hammock stand, it will likely sink up to its hooks. When you walk in the back of the yard the mud sucks at your shoes like a black hole. There has been so much mud tracked in that I could grow crops on the back porch floor.
I swear the Koi have made a mud slide from the pond to the yard.
You all have a good one. I’m just hoping for a dry one.
Me buy clothes alone? Never!
Posted by doggonedmysteries
So, I admit it. I’m a real fashion disaster. That’s why I never go shopping for clothes alone. Friends never let the fashion impaired shop alone.
The other day I dragged G and Annie to the mall to help me buy jeans. Yes, I am even helpless in buying myself decent jeans. They were a great help because I came home with a pair of jeans and a pair of crop jeans.
Later I helped them both spend some money on themselves. Turn about is fair play, right?
You all have a good one!
I’m growing mold
Posted by doggonedmysteries
Another day of sprinkling rain and a night of torrential downpours. The yard is once again a lake. The Koi are thinking of going exploring I swear I saw little back packs being packed in the pond.
night picture of the Koi
The house smells of wet dogs and there are muddy footprints everywhere. I wish we would have more than two days in a row without rain. One day of sun doesn’t even begin to dry things out.
I swear I’m growing mold or is it moss?
Posted in Weather related
Tags: Author, building an ark, Doggoned, Humor, Life, Love, Multiple Sclerosis, Rain, Writer
Who is the Alpha dog in your house?
Posted by doggonedmysteries
Ten years ago Gavin wanted the position of Alpha Dog but after a year of dealing with Mr. Determined, I knocked him out of that position. Yes, it took a full year. He was the most dominant pup I’ve ever had to deal with in my life. We locked horns on a daily basis. I celebrated when he finally got it. What a great day that was when he came to the realization I wasn’t going to let him be the boss.
The Curmudgeon sometimes thinks he is the Alpha Dog but we all know better. You can almost see the dogs roll their eyes when he tries to act the part. The ‘get a grip’ expression is priceless.
Patty hasn’t applied for the position as Alpha, she’s content to be part of the pack. Though Gavin thinks he ranks higher in the pack than she does, she and I know better. It’s fun to watch her snatch his bone away, dance around victorious, Gavin sighs, and looks at me as if to say, “Can’t you control her?”
Posted in Dog related
Tags: Author, Doggoned, Dogs, Humor, Love, Multiple Sclerosis, Rescue Dogs, Writer, Writing
Oh, for heaven’s sake, shave already.
Posted by doggonedmysteries
I don’t know about you, but I have grown very tired of the five o’clock or later shadow look on men. Gentlemen, either shave or don’t, but if you don’t at least trim that dirty looking mess on your face into some form of neatness. I prefer a clean-shaved look.
Truth be told, I’ve never been overly fond of The Curmudgeon’s hairy pet that crouches on his upper lip. It tickles when we kiss. It stores food at times–not a pleasant sight, and as it has grayed it really lost its looks.
Who told actors that the grungy faced look was attractive? Maybe once in a while but it isn’t a look that wins the ladies. I don’t know too many women who love men who wear brambles on their faces. Sigh, I sure do miss seeing handsome, cleanly shaved men. Will Hollywood ever bring them back? One can hope.
When to be tactful
Posted by doggonedmysteries
“Tact is the art of making a point without making an enemy.” — Isaac Newton
Southern Belles will pat you on the head and say, “Bless your heart.” What they mean is, “Holy crap you REALLY are a moron aren’t you?” They smile and nod and let it pass…much like a silent fart in an elevator.
Yankee gals will tell you what a moron you are. Make no mistake, we know all about being tactful, we just prefer not to use it. Why waste the energy? If you are an idiot and you haven’t learned by now, then it’s time we told you.
If by chance you are a nice moron and have no inkling that you are one, we Yankee gals might cut you a break and go easy on you. …..Giggle. Snort, okay I was fooling with you there.
I pity you if you catch a Yankee gal on a playful day for then she could tell you to go to hell with such diplomacy that you’d be looking forward to the trip. Now that’s tact!
You all have a good one!
I don’t normally do this….
Posted by doggonedmysteries
…..but this is fantastic! You really need to watch this.
Posted in hobbies
Tags: Amazing, Author, Brilliant, Dog humor, Doggoned, Dogs, Humor, Multiple Sclerosis, Sheep herding
Implosion imminent!
Posted by doggonedmysteries
If the warranty runs out does it mean the item is soon going to implode? In our case, I wouldn’t be a bit surprised. That would be a normal occurrence.
Nothing is made to last these days. Planned obsolescence is on what today’s manufacturers depend. Appliances no longer last thirty years as they did in the past. Today, you are lucky to have things last more than a year or two.
We received notification yesterday that our ‘new’ washing machine’s warranty will soon run out. What????
You all have a good one.
Posted in Misc
Tags: Author, Bull Terriers, Disability, Doggoned, Humor, Life, Multiple Sclerosis, Planned obsolescence, Writer
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