Sunday, October 13, 2013
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Here Mousey...
Our cats have become downright sadistic when it comes to mice. I won't tell you what I found this morning, but let me just say that it was something I did not want to see first thing in the morning.
They never used to do it before but the last few times they've caught mice, I have to admit, I felt sorry for the little vermin.
I mean, don't get me wrong, I'm glad the cats are good mousers, and I don't know who the culprit was, it could have been anyone of the four, but I'm thinking it was probably Peanut or Pumpkin, maybe Patches. Anyway, who isn't important, but dang, did they really have to go that far? It really would have been so much nicer if they hadn't, especially first thing in the morning.
Mickey Mouse would be smart not to show up at my house if he knows what's good for him.
They never used to do it before but the last few times they've caught mice, I have to admit, I felt sorry for the little vermin.
I mean, don't get me wrong, I'm glad the cats are good mousers, and I don't know who the culprit was, it could have been anyone of the four, but I'm thinking it was probably Peanut or Pumpkin, maybe Patches. Anyway, who isn't important, but dang, did they really have to go that far? It really would have been so much nicer if they hadn't, especially first thing in the morning.
Mickey Mouse would be smart not to show up at my house if he knows what's good for him.
Monday, October 7, 2013
Did You Know...
That October is "Adopt a Shelter Dog" Month?
Well, it is. It's the perfect time to add that special someone to your family, small, large, or somewhere in between; long coat, short coat, doesn't matter; there is a variety at your local shelter for you to choose from. Young, old, purebred, mutt, they're all there.
Jake was adopted from a shelter. He was a puppy at the time but we had originally gone there to adopt an adult dog, also named Jake. The only problem with that Jake is that he didn't like cats and we had one.
As you all know from an earlier post, Jake passed away in April at the age of 13, but for those 13 years, he was my constant companion. I used to jokingly call him my "shadow," because wherever I went in the house, he was sure to follow.
One thing I can attest to is that any rescue dog, whether they be from a shelter or as a stray, are the most loyal dogs. They know that they were blessed to be chosen by you and will give you unconditional love and loyalty throughout their lives. Jake sure did.
Well, it is. It's the perfect time to add that special someone to your family, small, large, or somewhere in between; long coat, short coat, doesn't matter; there is a variety at your local shelter for you to choose from. Young, old, purebred, mutt, they're all there.
Jake was adopted from a shelter. He was a puppy at the time but we had originally gone there to adopt an adult dog, also named Jake. The only problem with that Jake is that he didn't like cats and we had one.
As you all know from an earlier post, Jake passed away in April at the age of 13, but for those 13 years, he was my constant companion. I used to jokingly call him my "shadow," because wherever I went in the house, he was sure to follow.
One thing I can attest to is that any rescue dog, whether they be from a shelter or as a stray, are the most loyal dogs. They know that they were blessed to be chosen by you and will give you unconditional love and loyalty throughout their lives. Jake sure did.
Sunday, October 6, 2013
Dang, I haven't Written in Ages!
I have been very neglectful and I'm sorry. I can't blame being super busy; I've been somewhat so, but not super.
Last month I went to have my hearing checked by a professional. Turns out, but I already knew that I have a hearing problem. I have an appointment with an ENT on Tuesday to see what may be causing it. After that, I'll see her again to talk hearing aids, not something I'm looking forward to.
Went to the eye doctor for my scheduled exam and she found a spot on one of my lenses, so it means that I'm probably developing a cataract. If so, it's in the very early stages, but it's something that will be checked every year from now on. I should have had yearly checks before now, but even though my insurance pays for them, I kept forgetting to schedule them. I didn't forget this time. Thankfully my maculars are healthy, so that was good news.
They had a really good pick of frames this time around too, so I had a lot to choose from. Found a pair that I really like that aren't the usual shape that I normally get. Wouldn't you know it though, the day after getting them, I already got a scratch on one of the lenses.
I still love my Soul. It is so fun to drive. We might get personal plates for them this November when our registration is up. We were finally able to get it transferred to our county instead of the next county over, where the town of our mailing address is and thankfully it's a lot less expensive than it would have been had we not been able to. Both cars and the IMark, which we still have, cost us almost $200 less than the vans. Needless to say, Dave was pleased.
The weather is starting to change, but not before bringing some severe storms to part of the state. We were lucky, we got rain which we needed, but nothing severe. Dave had taken the week off, however, to work on the roof and even though the forecast originally called for nice weather all week, it didn't stay that way so a tarp was put up to keep the rain out until he could finish. I did help, but he did most of the work. Hopefully we're now ready for rain and winter without worrying about leaks. Maybe someday we'll be able to replace the house or move, but until then, we need to keep it as livable as possible and also comfortable, for both us and the pets. Today is a cold, rainy day, but at least there aren't any leaks that I can see.
Our neighbors gave us two five gallon buckets of apples from their trees. They are really good. Dave just made some applesauce with some of them and the house smells so good with the scent of apples and cinnamon. Makes me think of the holidays, which aren't that far away. Time has sure been flying.
Not much more to report, but I wanted to let you all know that I didn't forget about you either. Until next time, hope you all have great days.
Last month I went to have my hearing checked by a professional. Turns out, but I already knew that I have a hearing problem. I have an appointment with an ENT on Tuesday to see what may be causing it. After that, I'll see her again to talk hearing aids, not something I'm looking forward to.
Went to the eye doctor for my scheduled exam and she found a spot on one of my lenses, so it means that I'm probably developing a cataract. If so, it's in the very early stages, but it's something that will be checked every year from now on. I should have had yearly checks before now, but even though my insurance pays for them, I kept forgetting to schedule them. I didn't forget this time. Thankfully my maculars are healthy, so that was good news.
They had a really good pick of frames this time around too, so I had a lot to choose from. Found a pair that I really like that aren't the usual shape that I normally get. Wouldn't you know it though, the day after getting them, I already got a scratch on one of the lenses.
I still love my Soul. It is so fun to drive. We might get personal plates for them this November when our registration is up. We were finally able to get it transferred to our county instead of the next county over, where the town of our mailing address is and thankfully it's a lot less expensive than it would have been had we not been able to. Both cars and the IMark, which we still have, cost us almost $200 less than the vans. Needless to say, Dave was pleased.
The weather is starting to change, but not before bringing some severe storms to part of the state. We were lucky, we got rain which we needed, but nothing severe. Dave had taken the week off, however, to work on the roof and even though the forecast originally called for nice weather all week, it didn't stay that way so a tarp was put up to keep the rain out until he could finish. I did help, but he did most of the work. Hopefully we're now ready for rain and winter without worrying about leaks. Maybe someday we'll be able to replace the house or move, but until then, we need to keep it as livable as possible and also comfortable, for both us and the pets. Today is a cold, rainy day, but at least there aren't any leaks that I can see.
Our neighbors gave us two five gallon buckets of apples from their trees. They are really good. Dave just made some applesauce with some of them and the house smells so good with the scent of apples and cinnamon. Makes me think of the holidays, which aren't that far away. Time has sure been flying.
Not much more to report, but I wanted to let you all know that I didn't forget about you either. Until next time, hope you all have great days.
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