LAZY RAINY DOG DAY

Clint Black- Like The Rain song: 

(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gcds0xLgXA)

I haven't felt very well the past few days - headache, stinging nose, stuffy head, upset stomach …

The guys wanted to check out the local Saturday Farmer's Market today, and last night, I said I'd go with them "if I feel up to it tomorrow morning."

I didn't feel up to it when I woke up this morning, so I sent David a text:

The guys left around 9:30 A.M.: and I agreed to watch both dogs - David was concerned they might be too much for me because they were pretty rambunctious, but I said, "it's okay - they'll behave for me. Once you two are out of their eyesight, they will settle down."

And they did :-)

They weren't too chummy when they shared the same space as siblings … but they are pals now, and enjoy each other's company since they have been split up and occasionally share the same space.

It was fun to have them together, again.

While they napped (they had burned off all their excess energy showing off for their "daddy's" ;-)), I finished up the chef's towel I knitted for Holland, and started on a matching dishcloth.

MOD 'Chef's Towel' for Holland.

Matching Bi-color Dishcloth.

The boys are settling themselves down.

Everything was peaceful … just like I said it would be ;-)

They did a {switcharoo} just before the guys got back home.

I also enjoyed a tasty tuna salad Holland made up with the canned tuna we three had canned a week ago. Now I know why people can tuna - and I agree with Holland, that we need to do this again.

The juiced fresh pineapple and lemon drink was good, too.

Holland made a canned Tuna Chef Salad & juiced Pineapple & Lemon drink.

Today has been a relaxing Shabbat :-)

BAD BOYS: Mac & Bleu ~WA Coast

'Bad Boys' Theme Song from 'Cops' series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBD8M3WFrAw

September 11th: The morning started out calm and peaceful.

Seasonal goodness ;-)

Supper tonight - Patriot Foods 'Fireside Stew'; enough for 2

We enjoyed our coffee, put Bleu outside to 'do his constitutional' and frisk about with Mac; and spent about an half an hour talking about the stuff that needed to get done: Holland was planning on running into the next town to check on an oil change for the 4x; taking the garbage to the local Dump - and picking up a few groceries on the way back Home: I put hamburger out to thaw, planned on pulling the Pumpkin Spice protein shakes up out of the 'basement', finish up laundry … and mop the floors (cleaning the carpet will wait a bit; possibly Thursday). Tomorrow we will be canning two cases of Tuna, so today would be a full, and busy day for both of us.

All that changed when Holland was getting ready to leave - and planned on taking Bleu with him.

Bleu was no where in sight.

Bleu did not appear when called - or whistled for.

Holland went next door to retrieve him … and he wasn't there: David thought both dogs had been with us: the sneaky pups had given us the proverbial 'slip'.

Both men called for their wayward pups.

I stepped outside our 5th wheel, and whistled for Bleu.

Nothing.

David walked up the road to see if he could spot them: they would be in trouble, but at least we'd know where they were.

Nothing.

Holland got in Betsy, and trolled the road - both directions. We were all concerned - the boys had never ignored us; they always came when called.

Were they hurt?

Had they been hijacked?

They are handsome, friendly fella's, and Bleu is a pureblood - it was a possibility if they'd run too far afield.

Mac has a tag, Bleu doesn't.

The furry boys are in serious trouble - they've slipped away, and are ignoring our calls & whistles.

They came home after Holland went looking for them the next street over …

The dogs came running out of the brush as Holland was driving the next street over calling for them: we didn't think thy could have been a mile away … but they did come running home when Holland went looking and calling for them. A mile away.

Mac was immediately leashed.

Bleu was corralled and leashed when Holland came back up the driveway.

They both stayed leashed all day long; they were both very bad dogs. They both needed to understand the seriousness of the situation :-(

The were separated, and leashed up ALL DAY LONG. Discipline is an uncomfortable circumstance of a rebellious situation.

Holland drove into the next town and completed what he originally set out to do before the dogs went MIA.

But he was back home again before I finished mopping the floors - but like the good husband he is, he backed out of the house again when he heard me say from the back room, "wet floors!" … and removed his shoes before entering again :-)

He made me guacamole (the best!) for lunch, and we relaxed with a light snack to tide us over until Supper time.

Garbage taken care of - thanks to a friendly tip off ;-)

Holland's Guacamole is always a treat to enjoy.

Afterwards, I got the laundry underway, and watched a movie while finishing up another towel set as Supper cooked.

I watched an old movie, while working on another kitchen towel set; this clip reminds me of my Jewel Quest Game ;-)

Jewel Quest Game; not as easy as it looks.

We chose another Patriot's Foods supper packet, adding extra ingredients to it for a fuller flavor meal.

We always add meat and extra ingredients to the 'Patriot Foods' basic recipes.

Patriot Food's 'Fireside Stew' - noodles, lentils, dried carrot; Baked Potato & Cottage Cheese.

Then Bleu was let back in the house to eat his supper … and get a bath: he was so filthy from his outdoor adventure.

Bleu getting a shower; he was so filthy after his 'bad dog day'.

Bleu - looking and smelling a lot better ;-)

Harmony was restored.

Relaxation was enjoyed.

And tomorrow is a doggie-dream-promise of a better day ;-)

ACCOMPLISHED DAY

July 8: To me, the most beautiful people are the people with beautiful hearts/souls.

Genuine beauty … not the fakers who parrot what they think people want to hear, or those who talk a good talk but walk an ugly walk.

Beautiful people occasionally lose their tempers (they are still people, after all ;-)) - but their love-light always shines; they are always thoughtful, generous, compassionate, and 100% real when dealing with you. And that is what makes them beautiful :-)

I surround myself with beautiful people: I don't keep fake people around me - if their walk doesn't match their talk, they are history in short order.

I recently married a beautiful soul. I met Holland last October, and he became a fast friend; and was a tremendous help in helping me get over the heartache/heartbreak of Bob's death and absence in my life. I wasn't even thinking of a love interest … and then Elohim opened my eyes - and my heart, to Holland and the love he was open-handedly gifting me with.

And the other beautiful soul in my life, has been a part of my life for 57 years. A lifetime. David has been on my life pretty much through every stage of my life - with, and without Bob (before and after), in it.

My heart is happy to know these two special people in my life enjoy each other's company :-)

This morning David came knocking, ready for breakfast. Holland had let me sleep in; but as soon as I woke up … off we went.

David is still trying to get me out of the house before 9 AM; LOL

Good time with good guys ;-)

After we got back from downtown, the guys went to work on their various projects - I did laundry, and rode herd on the boys.

Bumper Rack revision … Holland patiently explained to me what he was doing to strengthen the support system.

Reinforcement activity.

Holland says the yappers are 'expressing their rights'. LOL

This activity is basically for my comfort & peace of mind; Holland always goes the extra mile for me. He's a good man - he's a good Husband.

And the Bike Rack was shortened up to fit the Bumper Rack.

David also went to work - clearing more of his property.

Looking good …

4:30 PM knock-off time; it was a peaceful, accomplished day on the Homefront ;-)

After tomorrow, "the boys" will no longer be a term used: Sonny will be going home with David.

It's a good home he'll be going to; David treats his dogs very well … and Sonny will have a good quality of life. Bleu is just too much of a bully to Sonny. I had hoped that would change, but it hasn't/won't. Blue Heelers are good companions and family protectors, but they become so devoted to their family that they get intensely jealous of other pets who also get attention. Bleu is jealous of any attention we give Sonny. So, when David said his dog Jackson, had died - and he mentioned he had been looking for an Australian Shepherd, I said, "If you want Sonny, you can have him." I know David, I've seen how he handles his dogs. We've only had Sonny for 25 days; and I knew Sonny's life would be enriched away from Bleu's bully tactics.

David is a long-standing friend: we'll see him … and Sonny again, again, and again.

FRIENDS CONNECTIONS

July 6th: Busy day (also very e.x.p.e.n.s.i.v.e. day) in Longview shopping - drove home to drop off foods that would spoil … drove back into Longview to grab some metal studs and some scrap lumber; then stopped at Pam and Frank's for a visit before we head out of Dodge on Friday. It was an enjoyable visit.

Got home, unloaded the metal and lumber, and relaxed for a while before 'getting back at it': Holland went to work on his project … and I went to work re-packaging the dehydrated food supply.

Around 10 PM, I called it a night and checked my messages: an invite from David to come stay with him at his beach property :-)

David's text …

July 7th: Up bright and early; house tore down … and we were "off like a herd of turtles" ;-)

Stacked kennels - coat draped, so the counter won't get marred.

Room Extensions pulled in; Kitchen & Livingroom.

I laughed as we pulled out of Castle Rock; with his bandana and sunglasses, Holland looks like a nijah turtle. LOL

Timeframe depends on traffic flow.

Team Spirit.

Trisha Yearwood & Garth Brooks - 'Where Your Road Leads' song:

(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Omlzz_k9vSU)

'Burger Lunch; Cathlamet-WA

The boys were stretching their legs, for half an hour.

Holland surprised me with a Twisty Ice-Cream Cone: it's the little thoughtful things that count ;-)

Low-tide Oyster Bed mudflats.

Reached David's Beach Lot.

And wouldn't you know it - there were german shepherd's barking their heads off, across the way!!!

But the fence was high … and David assured me that "in all the years I've been coming down here, those dogs have never gotten loose."

And then he and Holland went on and on praising the {good qualities} of those killer dogs. GRRRRR

doberman pinchers on Wednesday; and german shepherd's today: why the test of nerves, and what lesson am I failing, Lord???

And … there are FOUR German Shepherd's across the roadway!

Holland set things up outside (and found the pigtail plug-in needed - he has several 'just in case') - and I set things in place inside: then we drove to the beach to let the boys run free, before coming back home to visit with David for an hour or so :-)

My Shell Garland that swagged my bathroom mirror broke, so I need to buy some fishing line to restring it (Holland thinks he has some in his tackle box, if so - I'll use some of that).

Holland good-naturedly ribbed me. it's a good thing we had those extra pigtail plug-ins! I didn't understand why he had bought SO MANY … now, I DO.

Beachfront Access just minutes from our front door - thanks David, for the tip! Cranberry Lane, Longbeach-WA

The boys loved romping on the beach.

The sand was more interesting to them, than the Pacific Ocean …

Love.

Shania Twain - 'You've Got A Way' song: 

(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1n0tBhJOlSk)

Go Cart Challenge. LOL

Praying for Mercy …

Tomorrow is going to be fun!

Both of us intend to win, and neither of us know how to give quarter when a bet is on.

HINT: While we are married friends making a fun connection, and a honeymoon memory (remember a honeymoon lasts an entire year ;-)) … I am NOT going to be eating that crappy mcdonald's food ;-)

Tonight the boy's are staying inside all night long: black bears roam freely here.