Poppy is home today! I’m gonna work on getting in some extra lovin I can tell ya! Just couldn’t wait to get outside to potty, have my treats (I always gotta do the tricks for Mamaw first though) and get belly rubs. Poppy has that special way of “makin me tap dance” that is so special; Frankly, I wish he’d never stop…
Somebody did a bad thing to Mamaw’s car!!!! When she was out on errands the other day, somebody hit her front, right bumper. Poppy asked her last evening if “she hit something” when she was out and my Lord—she bounced off the couch like a speeding bullet and went to look. I thought she was gonna cry—but she got mad instead so Poppy and I decided we’d best let her cool down.
Well, this morning Poppy thinks they should go wash the car and go to Charles Gabus Ford and have them take a look at it—ya know; get an estimate? So they left me—high and dry. When they got home, Mamaw was still pretty upset—the estimate is $500 and she lost her favorite mitten! Life could get rough around here today so maybe Poppy and I should take a nap.
December 29, 2010
Why is it at Christmas time there are so many errands to run for heaven’s sakes? Mamaw has just been in and out so much she forgot to tell ya that Ron from Home Pro’s, Inc. came and put the new glass in the window. That was 3 days ago—she still doesn’t have her drapes “draped” (that’s what she calls it.)
Poor Poppy—I just don’t get to see enough of that guy! He’s been over-worked and just runs from one examination room to the next. “Poppy, why are ya so busy this time of year anyway,” I asked him? And he told me that some people have a “cafeteria plan” with their office insurance and it has to be used by December 31st so everybody is rushin his office to get that done. I bet he’s gonna be pleased when this year is over…do ya think?
More errands—I just shake my head. She did do one good thing though and Poppy is very proud of that! She took that Nook e-reader back to Barnes and Noble and asked them for help (this is the 3rd time, I think.) So, they credited back the reader without wi-fi and then she bought the reader with wi-fi. Now she can go shopping for her new books at home. Just make sure if ya buy one of these modern technology dudes, that you buy the one with wi-fi IF YOU DON’T HAVE IT IN YOUR HOUSE…otherwise ya gotta go where wi-fi is offered any time you want to buy a book. Mamaw is now a very happy camper—Poppy is a happy camper—and I’m gonna be a happy camper too! Maybe she’ll stay home more…
Poor Poppy—I just don’t get to see enough of that guy! He’s been over-worked and just runs from one examination room to the next. “Poppy, why are ya so busy this time of year anyway,” I asked him? And he told me that some people have a “cafeteria plan” with their office insurance and it has to be used by December 31st so everybody is rushin his office to get that done. I bet he’s gonna be pleased when this year is over…do ya think?
More errands—I just shake my head. She did do one good thing though and Poppy is very proud of that! She took that Nook e-reader back to Barnes and Noble and asked them for help (this is the 3rd time, I think.) So, they credited back the reader without wi-fi and then she bought the reader with wi-fi. Now she can go shopping for her new books at home. Just make sure if ya buy one of these modern technology dudes, that you buy the one with wi-fi IF YOU DON’T HAVE IT IN YOUR HOUSE…otherwise ya gotta go where wi-fi is offered any time you want to buy a book. Mamaw is now a very happy camper—Poppy is a happy camper—and I’m gonna be a happy camper too! Maybe she’ll stay home more…
December 28, 2010
Oh boy—it’s kinda hard to figure out what Poppy and Mamaw are up to this morning…Poppy is lookin for clothes that are yellow and black and she’s sayin, “I’ll get the errands done first and then I’ll shower and change too! Off to work Poppy goes wearin yellow and black—looked mighty impressive too.
I asked Mamaw what THAT was all about and she said the Insight Bowl was on tonight at 9:00 p.m. The Iowa Hawkeye’s (big 10) is playin against the University of Missouri (big 12) for the PRIZE! And even though Poppy has a BIG, BIG day, they’ve been invited to go over to Becky’s and join the crowd to watch the game.
And today is the day Ozzie has to have surgery on his mouth. Mamaw says I can’t see him today cause he’s gonna be “fragile” with the stitches they gonna put there to close the gap. Hope the “thing” they cut out of him isn’t more cancer…we gotta pray about that!
I asked Mamaw what THAT was all about and she said the Insight Bowl was on tonight at 9:00 p.m. The Iowa Hawkeye’s (big 10) is playin against the University of Missouri (big 12) for the PRIZE! And even though Poppy has a BIG, BIG day, they’ve been invited to go over to Becky’s and join the crowd to watch the game.
And today is the day Ozzie has to have surgery on his mouth. Mamaw says I can’t see him today cause he’s gonna be “fragile” with the stitches they gonna put there to close the gap. Hope the “thing” they cut out of him isn’t more cancer…we gotta pray about that!
December 27, 2010
We’re lookin at doin nuttin honey today! Mamaw has already warned me that she wants to write all day and try to make contacts with people who share her love of writing. So you might say that unless I kick up a “fuss,” I’m on my own today!
Poppy of course is goin to the salt mine and we did fix his lunch. I always go help her with that cause somehow or other she always drops 2 Corn Chips on the floor. I just get right busy and latch on to em before she can retrieve em!
Ozzie was out today and I WANTED OUT TO SEE HIM. I was so hipper she refused to let me out until I would agree to wear my leash. Now—what’s that all about anyway? Haven’t I proven to her that I can be trusted off leash by now? I didn’t argue with her BEFORE we went out cause she might get mad at me and make me stay in the house. I’ll discuss that subject with her after…
Poppy of course is goin to the salt mine and we did fix his lunch. I always go help her with that cause somehow or other she always drops 2 Corn Chips on the floor. I just get right busy and latch on to em before she can retrieve em!
Ozzie was out today and I WANTED OUT TO SEE HIM. I was so hipper she refused to let me out until I would agree to wear my leash. Now—what’s that all about anyway? Haven’t I proven to her that I can be trusted off leash by now? I didn’t argue with her BEFORE we went out cause she might get mad at me and make me stay in the house. I’ll discuss that subject with her after…
December 26, 2010
Aw yes, the day after...Sunday this year. I tried to talk Mamaw into staying in her pj's all day cause that's what Dodi said she was gonna do but she just couldn't--didn't feel right about that she said. And Poppy? Well, the poor guy has to go off to the DUNGEON to work--he said, "It might be pretty slow today but if somebody breaks their glasses we gotta be there for them anyway." He's such a great fella--thoughtful too!
Ozzie has to have surgery on his mouth one day this week and I wanta see him just as much as I can. I could "smell the big boy" out so I started in with my hissy fit and she took me out--and WITHOUT A LEASH! I ran right down the sidewalk to my Ozzie and gave him a great big kiss! We had our time together and parting is always bittersweet but ya know, our toes get cold and we can't just stay out forever. And Becky is gonna go out today and tonight so she's gotta run now. Bye Becky--see ya later Ozzie my love...
Ozzie has to have surgery on his mouth one day this week and I wanta see him just as much as I can. I could "smell the big boy" out so I started in with my hissy fit and she took me out--and WITHOUT A LEASH! I ran right down the sidewalk to my Ozzie and gave him a great big kiss! We had our time together and parting is always bittersweet but ya know, our toes get cold and we can't just stay out forever. And Becky is gonna go out today and tonight so she's gotta run now. Bye Becky--see ya later Ozzie my love...
December 25, 2010 (HO, HO, HO--MERRY CHRISTMAS)
Mamaw was up very, very early this morning—cookin! The kids are comin (except for those in Michigan) and she’s a little sad…But she greeted me with HO, HO, HO—MERRY CHRISTMAS! Bah, humbug…
When she was getting herself all duded up for the day, she was sittin on the edge of the waterbed tryin to put on her “sockies” and I tried and tried to get each of them…and do you know what she told Poppy? She said, “Miss Scarlett is never satisfied—I gave her one of my old socks and she isn’t happy with that. She is a “sock-o-holic”—one sock is too many and a hundred is not enough.” Boy—she hit the nail on the head on that one…suppose that’s how she feels about falling off the bandwagon with her diet?
Mamaw is in the kitchen trying to get all of the stuff put together for her kids and grand kids—the chili is on (smells good too) and she’s got all kinds of dips and crackers and cheese and vegetables—way more than the “crew” will eat. Poppy told her she plans TOO MUCH STUFF (I for one think he is right but we gotta let HER figure that out).
When she was getting herself all duded up for the day, she was sittin on the edge of the waterbed tryin to put on her “sockies” and I tried and tried to get each of them…and do you know what she told Poppy? She said, “Miss Scarlett is never satisfied—I gave her one of my old socks and she isn’t happy with that. She is a “sock-o-holic”—one sock is too many and a hundred is not enough.” Boy—she hit the nail on the head on that one…suppose that’s how she feels about falling off the bandwagon with her diet?
Mamaw is in the kitchen trying to get all of the stuff put together for her kids and grand kids—the chili is on (smells good too) and she’s got all kinds of dips and crackers and cheese and vegetables—way more than the “crew” will eat. Poppy told her she plans TOO MUCH STUFF (I for one think he is right but we gotta let HER figure that out).
December 24, 2010 (Christmas Eve)
It is Christmas Eve Day and Mamaw has promised when she gets some of her work done we’d get Ozzie and Pepper and go out back in our hard and make SNOW ANGELS AND SNOW DOGS! I’m tryin to be patient Mamaw—but hurry!
The snow was comin down very softly and Mamaw was SO EXCITED—poor Poppy—he has to work again…to buy my food you know. Well, it was hard for me to figure out where to go potty with all the snow. The sidewalks were all covered over and I didn’t get a good feel for my own area so I just did my thing…now; trying to poop was another thing entirely. I held it just as long as I could and right in the middle of my dictatin my blog to her, I almost had a “hissy fit” getting out in time. Made it though…
Finally—we are finished with the blog for the day and the first load of laundry is done. She gets all duded up in her outside clothes and invites me to come along. NO WAY! By that time trucks and people were out scooping and it just made me really uncomfortable. I wouldn’t even go out from the big sliding doors downstairs. There just comes a time when ya have to put your foot down…I DID!
The snow was comin down very softly and Mamaw was SO EXCITED—poor Poppy—he has to work again…to buy my food you know. Well, it was hard for me to figure out where to go potty with all the snow. The sidewalks were all covered over and I didn’t get a good feel for my own area so I just did my thing…now; trying to poop was another thing entirely. I held it just as long as I could and right in the middle of my dictatin my blog to her, I almost had a “hissy fit” getting out in time. Made it though…
Finally—we are finished with the blog for the day and the first load of laundry is done. She gets all duded up in her outside clothes and invites me to come along. NO WAY! By that time trucks and people were out scooping and it just made me really uncomfortable. I wouldn’t even go out from the big sliding doors downstairs. There just comes a time when ya have to put your foot down…I DID!
December 23, 2010
Poppy is home today! I am SO HAPPY!!! He went out and started his car and I though there was goin to be a ride comin my way—I WAS WRONG…he left without me. Mamaw said, “Oh Miss Scarlett, you can’t go every time the car pulls out of the driveway ya know.”
He had so many errands to run and Mamaw was runnin around here cleanin the kitchen appliances and makin sure she’s got what she needs for THE BIG DAY. I’m still pretty pooped out from my haircut so I’m just goin to lie around and “veg out.” Well, that is till I see or “smell” Ozzie then I gotta get her attention and have her take me out to see him. That big fella—he loved my haircut too! He got just a little frisky out in public and I got a little worried there for a minute. Ozzie loves Mamaw too—he always puts his head up to her for attention—it is so sweet.
Poppy invited Mamaw out on the town tonight! He got a wonderful gift card to NICKS and he said they needed to go have a cocktail and dinner. That was the plan…
He had so many errands to run and Mamaw was runnin around here cleanin the kitchen appliances and makin sure she’s got what she needs for THE BIG DAY. I’m still pretty pooped out from my haircut so I’m just goin to lie around and “veg out.” Well, that is till I see or “smell” Ozzie then I gotta get her attention and have her take me out to see him. That big fella—he loved my haircut too! He got just a little frisky out in public and I got a little worried there for a minute. Ozzie loves Mamaw too—he always puts his head up to her for attention—it is so sweet.
Poppy invited Mamaw out on the town tonight! He got a wonderful gift card to NICKS and he said they needed to go have a cocktail and dinner. That was the plan…
December 22, 2010
Mamaw asked me today what I was thankful for this year. I told her I was thankful I got to meet My MAMA, I've done some traveling, I've learned lots of new things (thanks Mamaw), I've got great human parents, good food, lots and lots of love and the waterbed. I've become close to a number of canines and consider them to be my friends. I'm thankful that Ozzie's cancer seems to be in remission or somethin--I adore him. I've appreciated my rides in the car and the smells they let me experience. And most of all, I'm thankful that Poppy can still work so we can buy my good food...what are you thankful for? See the envelope at the bottom of my post? Please leave your messages for me about "your thankful heart" there.
Mamaw left for a while this mornin to go to the bank on business. She saw Courtney; she's the very first person they met at the bank when they moved to West Des Moines. Well, it took a phone call and some "deep thinkin" but they figured it out. She came home hummin I'm Dreamin Of A White Christmas. Good so far...
Mamaw left for a while this mornin to go to the bank on business. She saw Courtney; she's the very first person they met at the bank when they moved to West Des Moines. Well, it took a phone call and some "deep thinkin" but they figured it out. She came home hummin I'm Dreamin Of A White Christmas. Good so far...
December 21, 2010
Alright--some new AND EXCITING HAPPENDED AROUND HERE TODAY!!! It was the most "happended" day in a while too. The doorbell rang and I got busy protectin my Mamaw till the door opened and it was Steve and Jessie...you know, those humans that took care of me the day Mamaw and Poppy had to go to Mason City on business? Well, I wanted to give them a "thank you gift" so we had dropped that off for them last week. And here they were, standin there with a BIG RED BAG and it was For Me! I was so excited and I almost jumped up on Jessie but that's a no-no you know. I'm an aristocratic cocker spaniel and I'm not allowed...I just nearly goofed...but that's better than wetting myself!!!
Steve opened my package and I got a whole plate of food (just for me) and every one of them squeak! I got a baked potato, corn on the cobb and a dinner roll! And to top it off, there is an animal and some rope-like stuff so Mamaw and I can play "tug." I am so happy--BUT OH, OH--I didn't get anything for Pepper...should I? If I do will Pepper think at this point it's "over-kill"? Mamaw said I should just leave it alone and send a very nice thank you so that's been decided.
Steve opened my package and I got a whole plate of food (just for me) and every one of them squeak! I got a baked potato, corn on the cobb and a dinner roll! And to top it off, there is an animal and some rope-like stuff so Mamaw and I can play "tug." I am so happy--BUT OH, OH--I didn't get anything for Pepper...should I? If I do will Pepper think at this point it's "over-kill"? Mamaw said I should just leave it alone and send a very nice thank you so that's been decided.
December 20, 2010
If life got any more BORING around here we’d be standin still…oops; that’s not what Mamaw would say though! I got treats from my groomer and she’s been givin me 1 EACH DAY—AND I’ve thrown up each day too! That makes lots of extra work for Mamaw and I see that look in her eyes when she sees what I’ve done. Please Mamaw—no more of those treats!!! I don’t want to make extra work for ya…so help me out?
She went shoppin today and she said she spent lots of $$$$. She loves to entertain and has all kinds of “junk food” she’s putting together for Christmas Day. And the Oysters—LOTS OF EM POPPY—just for you and Dodi!!! It took her an hour to just put stuff away and God only knows how long it took her to shop for all that stuff.
She went shoppin today and she said she spent lots of $$$$. She loves to entertain and has all kinds of “junk food” she’s putting together for Christmas Day. And the Oysters—LOTS OF EM POPPY—just for you and Dodi!!! It took her an hour to just put stuff away and God only knows how long it took her to shop for all that stuff.
December 19, 2010
Mamaw’s a little lazy today—I think she’s catchin a cold! She doesn’t “bundle up” good enough to go out with me and she really got cold the other day when she took Ozzie and Me outside. Ozzie likes to go way down to the trail (even when the wind is blowin up his you know what) to do his job and I kinda like to stay closer to home. I make myself go though—if he’s out.
I hear complainin that there’s nothing on TV and she isn’t at all interested in the computer or reading today. Yep—she’s got a fever and just wants to stay under the porch. I’m not gonna go out with her anymore if she doesn’t do a better job of keeping herself warm!
I hear complainin that there’s nothing on TV and she isn’t at all interested in the computer or reading today. Yep—she’s got a fever and just wants to stay under the porch. I’m not gonna go out with her anymore if she doesn’t do a better job of keeping herself warm!
December 18, 2010
Seems like we just don't get to relax anymore...Mamaw was out the door before Poppy this morning--and she was "gussied up" too! She's spending the day with Dodi and she'll get to see Max BUT I WON'T! I like that little weiner dog; and he's the same color as me...hope he can come down and play with me sometime.
Poppy has to work again--I know; so I can have my "favorite things." Well, ya know it takes a couple of days for me to get back to normal after I have one of those throwin up sessions so I'll be content in my kennel. Mamaw had purchased a new pad for in there cause Poppy thought we should so I have that and its blue, and "fits to a T" and it's warm. And so then Poppy took my little "fuzzy" one and folded it in half making a pillow out of it for me. I tell ya--I got the best of everything!!!!
Poppy has to work again--I know; so I can have my "favorite things." Well, ya know it takes a couple of days for me to get back to normal after I have one of those throwin up sessions so I'll be content in my kennel. Mamaw had purchased a new pad for in there cause Poppy thought we should so I have that and its blue, and "fits to a T" and it's warm. And so then Poppy took my little "fuzzy" one and folded it in half making a pillow out of it for me. I tell ya--I got the best of everything!!!!
December 17, 2010
Mamaw got around and got "gussied up" again right away--she has to get her car down to Toyota of Des Moines by 10:00 a.m. Yep--you'll never believe what came in the mail? A RECALL LETTER...she told Poppy--"Oh no, this car has been so good and now this." Sometimes that's the way it is...
She started her car after she let me outside; and Poppy started his car too! I'm lookin from one to the other to see if by chance I get to go for a ride. I have to hold that pose; with the sad brown eyes--and WAIT! Finally Mamaw said, "You want to go for a ride"? I was ready--so ready I couldn't hold still for her to get me leashed up! She put me in Poppy's car and he pulled out of the driveway. I look back and I'm wonderin what SHE'S GONNA DO. But then I felt better cause she followed us; well a little ways anyway.
When we got to Toyota, Mamaw had beat us there! She went on the Interstate and Poppy took I-235--she thinks she's so smart! Anyway, car is in to be checked and here she comes out the door. I slide over so she can "share" the seat with me. She gets her seat belt all snugged up and away we go.
She started her car after she let me outside; and Poppy started his car too! I'm lookin from one to the other to see if by chance I get to go for a ride. I have to hold that pose; with the sad brown eyes--and WAIT! Finally Mamaw said, "You want to go for a ride"? I was ready--so ready I couldn't hold still for her to get me leashed up! She put me in Poppy's car and he pulled out of the driveway. I look back and I'm wonderin what SHE'S GONNA DO. But then I felt better cause she followed us; well a little ways anyway.
When we got to Toyota, Mamaw had beat us there! She went on the Interstate and Poppy took I-235--she thinks she's so smart! Anyway, car is in to be checked and here she comes out the door. I slide over so she can "share" the seat with me. She gets her seat belt all snugged up and away we go.
December 16, 2010
I had to get brushed and "gussied up" first thing this morning! I'm gonna go give out my gifts purchased for "very special people in my life." While Mamaw was gettin herself fixed up; Poppy made some phone calls to see who would be available.
I'm sure happy Poppy put those wonderful "seat warmers" on to keep my butt warm, and he even started the car so it was warm inside.
I made a quick "squat" so I wouldn't have any accidents and off we went! My first special person is Miss Jessica, my veterinarian that has cared for me lovingly ALL YEAR! And I had a couple of "doozies" for her to fix too! Once I swallowed an ear plug and it plugged everything up--that wasn't good. And another time she had to e-ray my tummy to see why I was sick so she deserves a really nice "thank you."
I'm sure happy Poppy put those wonderful "seat warmers" on to keep my butt warm, and he even started the car so it was warm inside.
I made a quick "squat" so I wouldn't have any accidents and off we went! My first special person is Miss Jessica, my veterinarian that has cared for me lovingly ALL YEAR! And I had a couple of "doozies" for her to fix too! Once I swallowed an ear plug and it plugged everything up--that wasn't good. And another time she had to e-ray my tummy to see why I was sick so she deserves a really nice "thank you."
December 15, 2010
Mr. John came by today to see about our weather stripping needs. You know, he’s that good lookin dude I fell for but don’t tell Ozzie—he might not appreciate that! John said it all looks pretty darned good and Mamaw said we weren’t taking the doors off to do another thing then. He did fix the doors so they closed a little tighter—ya know; try to hold down on the heat? Mamaw and Poppy are old—they need more heat than you and I do!
Other than that, we have a pretty quiet morning all in all. Poppy is off to work AS USUAL so I gotta wait a long time for him to get to come home…and so at our house, it’s all about Christmas. Poppy bought the cards and gift cards and got busy first thing this morning getting em ready to mail. Mamaw will do that later today when she is out on errands.
Other than that, we have a pretty quiet morning all in all. Poppy is off to work AS USUAL so I gotta wait a long time for him to get to come home…and so at our house, it’s all about Christmas. Poppy bought the cards and gift cards and got busy first thing this morning getting em ready to mail. Mamaw will do that later today when she is out on errands.
December 14, 2010
I stood at the door with Poppy and BEGGED HIM NOT TO GO TO WORK TODAY! You know what he said to me about that? He said, “Poppy has to go to work so we can buy your food, and so you can see Miss Jessica when you are sick, and for all those new toys Mamaw seems to drag home.” I couldn’t argue with that…see you tonight after work Poppy…hurry home so I can kiss, kiss and kiss you!!!
Mamaw has that new NOOK e-reader and I can’t get her to pay any attention to me! Question for ya: What do ya call an AVID READER? A Book HOUND. I wanted a little bit of humor for ya today…
There is lots of comings and goings around here too! Trip after trip to the post office and Mamaw says ya gotta stand in line a long time. And she’s spending lots of time at the Barnes and Noble Book Store—she loves that place! She says she’s been Christmas shoppin there.
Mamaw has that new NOOK e-reader and I can’t get her to pay any attention to me! Question for ya: What do ya call an AVID READER? A Book HOUND. I wanted a little bit of humor for ya today…
There is lots of comings and goings around here too! Trip after trip to the post office and Mamaw says ya gotta stand in line a long time. And she’s spending lots of time at the Barnes and Noble Book Store—she loves that place! She says she’s been Christmas shoppin there.
December 13, 2010
It's beginning to "smell a lot like Christmas" around here. Everybody is comin and goin and I'm stayin home!
This morning it was Poppy's turn. He had so many errands to run and so many Christmas cards to pick out. And he has to go to the bank--and to HyVee and oh my gosh; don't really know what all he's to do.
Mamaw is busy getting the house picked up and puttin the "living flowers" in front of the sliding glass doors downstairs where they can capture the sunlight. And by Lord...she's carryin a basket with dirty clothes in it! She can't do that yet--she's got bleach water and cleaning rags and Poppy's hankies soakin in the washer. She realized right away she was gonna have to get the ball rolling. By noon she was done with the laundry and was cleaned up.
I noticed today now that the weather isn't so great that she isn't wearin "quite as much" jewelry. Well, she just has to cover it up with her coat and scarf anyway so what's the big deal right?
This morning it was Poppy's turn. He had so many errands to run and so many Christmas cards to pick out. And he has to go to the bank--and to HyVee and oh my gosh; don't really know what all he's to do.
Mamaw is busy getting the house picked up and puttin the "living flowers" in front of the sliding glass doors downstairs where they can capture the sunlight. And by Lord...she's carryin a basket with dirty clothes in it! She can't do that yet--she's got bleach water and cleaning rags and Poppy's hankies soakin in the washer. She realized right away she was gonna have to get the ball rolling. By noon she was done with the laundry and was cleaned up.
I noticed today now that the weather isn't so great that she isn't wearin "quite as much" jewelry. Well, she just has to cover it up with her coat and scarf anyway so what's the big deal right?
December 12, 2010
I had quite a challenge this morning trying to “do my duty.” Mamaw decided to take me downstairs and out the double doors and believe me—I wasn’t interested! She brought me upstairs and out the front door—I wasn’t interested! I’m askin myself what I’m gonna do today to relieve myself. We got 3-5 inches of new snow so when I go out my paws sink in…my tummy gets wet…the wind is blowin my “personal belongings” around and I just can’t handle that first thing in the morning!
Now Mamaw—she’s a good egg! Out she went in her pj’s with the snow shovel and scooped the front deck and the bottom deck. I still couldn’t handle it. She got all bundled up again and out she went with the scoop again and scooped a private area just for me. When she came in she asked Poppy if he remembered her doing that when I was tiny. He did—cause she cut the grass low for me on my first day home with them and then when it snowed 27 ½ inches last winter, she would scoop areas “with my name on it.”
Now Mamaw—she’s a good egg! Out she went in her pj’s with the snow shovel and scooped the front deck and the bottom deck. I still couldn’t handle it. She got all bundled up again and out she went with the scoop again and scooped a private area just for me. When she came in she asked Poppy if he remembered her doing that when I was tiny. He did—cause she cut the grass low for me on my first day home with them and then when it snowed 27 ½ inches last winter, she would scoop areas “with my name on it.”
DM Register + Freedom Rock, Greenfield, IA
Mamaw says I'm so smart--we just put the Freedom Rock outing on my blog and in the Register today there is quite an article about Slipnot and his interest in the ROCK.
Just type in: dmregister.com to read this article. It's kinda neat!
Miss Scarlett O'Hara
Just type in: dmregister.com to read this article. It's kinda neat!
Miss Scarlett O'Hara
December 11, 2010
When we got up this morning there is measurable snow on the ground. First trip out Mamaw wouldn’t let me drag her down the hill cause she was afraid she’d fall down. I think I got better traction than she does. But the 2nd time around—well, it was Ozzie out there and I JUST HAD TO SEE HIM and wish him a “happy snow day.” Mamaw made me go downstairs and let me out the big double doors without a leash! Well, I had to poop first (darn it) but then I ran right over to Ozzie and Becky. Becky was worried cause she noticed right away “no leash” and Mamaw said, “I’ve been working with Miss Scarlett off leash and decided to try this today. That was perfectly fine with me…I got rubs and smells and all that good stuff from MY OZZIE so I’m good to go the rest of the day now.
Poppy didn’t have to work today and it’s a good thing! The snow came down faster, the wind came up, and it was blowing everywhere. We wanted to go on a walk but the minute we stepped foot on the sidewalk it WAS SLICK! Not a walk day—at least that’s what Mamaw says.
We all worked on our own projects for the day. Some of those included: getting stuff looked at for taxes, reading and writin stuff, lookin stuff up and a well deserved nap. Poppy and I were just pooped out and after all—there is JUST SO MUCH ONE CAN DO…
Poppy didn’t have to work today and it’s a good thing! The snow came down faster, the wind came up, and it was blowing everywhere. We wanted to go on a walk but the minute we stepped foot on the sidewalk it WAS SLICK! Not a walk day—at least that’s what Mamaw says.
We all worked on our own projects for the day. Some of those included: getting stuff looked at for taxes, reading and writin stuff, lookin stuff up and a well deserved nap. Poppy and I were just pooped out and after all—there is JUST SO MUCH ONE CAN DO…
December 10, 2010
Bob from Home Pro’s is comin today to put in our new window and finish weather stripping the windows. So Mamaw is busy movin everything out of the way. Oh my Lord—it’s a BIG JOB! So everything in this house is in an uproar again…hope this kinda stuff ends soon…there was so much noise in the house I just wanted to scream and I think Poppy felt the same way. We shut ourselves in the office and let Mamaw take care of the business. Poppy had to write the check though…she didn’t want to be responsible for that! In the evening she made the comment that she thought it was warmer in the living room—is she right; or is she hopin?
I got a great walk again—Off Leash. My nose gets to capture all of those wonderful “dog smells” that people just don’t give a hang about. And when she comes at me with the leash to “get hooked back up”—well, I’m not going there I can tell ya. Ya hear me—I’m not going there! Give me a break Mamaw—I’m a BIG GIRL NOW!
Poppy rested all afternoon. We had a big day and evening in Mason City and he’s pooped. Mamaw and me—we just kinda do our own thing. She started to dust the furniture and then just announced that SHE WAS GOING ON ANOTHER WALK! She didn’t invite me—I would have gone too. But when she takes her “diet walk” she goes evermore fast and I don’t enjoy that. I don’t want to take a chance on missin one single smell I need to know about. My theory is: You don’t know what “smells” you can’t live without until you find it.” I stole that from Mamaw but don’t tell her. When she goes shopping she always says, “You don’t know what you CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT until you find it”…same thing only people and dogs are somewhat different.
I got a great walk again—Off Leash. My nose gets to capture all of those wonderful “dog smells” that people just don’t give a hang about. And when she comes at me with the leash to “get hooked back up”—well, I’m not going there I can tell ya. Ya hear me—I’m not going there! Give me a break Mamaw—I’m a BIG GIRL NOW!
Poppy rested all afternoon. We had a big day and evening in Mason City and he’s pooped. Mamaw and me—we just kinda do our own thing. She started to dust the furniture and then just announced that SHE WAS GOING ON ANOTHER WALK! She didn’t invite me—I would have gone too. But when she takes her “diet walk” she goes evermore fast and I don’t enjoy that. I don’t want to take a chance on missin one single smell I need to know about. My theory is: You don’t know what “smells” you can’t live without until you find it.” I stole that from Mamaw but don’t tell her. When she goes shopping she always says, “You don’t know what you CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT until you find it”…same thing only people and dogs are somewhat different.
December 9, 2010
Up early--Mamaw dragged my "travel kennel" up from the basement. She's all dressed up to go someplace and so is Poppy! Oh good--we're goin somewhere today! WRONG... She rushes me around like I'm some kind of old driftwood or somethin and then throws some "stuff" in my travel bag and she picked up the kennel with one hand and escorted me to Jessie and Steve's house.
That's not bad! I get to see Pepper. Sometimes Pepper gets territorial with me and other times it goes pretty good. Maybe that's the reason for the kennel? Anyway, SHE INFORMS ME THAT I'M TO STAY WITH THEM TODAY! Good Lord! What have I done now? Yeah, I know I threw up on the carpet the other day but I thought she was over that by now... and off she goes without even lookin back!
Now don't get me wrong--I really like this family BUT THEY'RE NOT MY FAMILY! I am worried maybe they won't come back for me. I sat and watched out the window until noon waitin on em...and when Jessie took me out to go potty I headed straight for home. I pulled and tugged and dug my nails in to try to get there--but to no avail. I'm not gonna pee in their yard I tell ya, I'm not! Pepper might get mad at me if I do for heaven's sakes!
That's not bad! I get to see Pepper. Sometimes Pepper gets territorial with me and other times it goes pretty good. Maybe that's the reason for the kennel? Anyway, SHE INFORMS ME THAT I'M TO STAY WITH THEM TODAY! Good Lord! What have I done now? Yeah, I know I threw up on the carpet the other day but I thought she was over that by now... and off she goes without even lookin back!
Now don't get me wrong--I really like this family BUT THEY'RE NOT MY FAMILY! I am worried maybe they won't come back for me. I sat and watched out the window until noon waitin on em...and when Jessie took me out to go potty I headed straight for home. I pulled and tugged and dug my nails in to try to get there--but to no avail. I'm not gonna pee in their yard I tell ya, I'm not! Pepper might get mad at me if I do for heaven's sakes!
December 8, 2010
Mamaw had to do a little "touch-up" on that big window this morning. She told Poppy she's gonna wait until early Friday morning to clean it cause the paint is still "sticky." He thought that was a good idea.
She picked up the towels from my "accidents" yesterday and ran that darned Rainbow all over the floor. It sure looks better though so she decided the work was well worth it. I just stayed out of her way!
She invited me to "go off leash" on a walk today. Oh, how good it felt to have no restrictions! I could smell, and smell and not be at her beck and call. I purposely let her get ahead of me a number of times and I just held back to see if she would look back for me--she did. And then I'd run so fast my ears blew straight back in the air and it was WONDERFUL...I felt like a puppy again.
She picked up the towels from my "accidents" yesterday and ran that darned Rainbow all over the floor. It sure looks better though so she decided the work was well worth it. I just stayed out of her way!
She invited me to "go off leash" on a walk today. Oh, how good it felt to have no restrictions! I could smell, and smell and not be at her beck and call. I purposely let her get ahead of me a number of times and I just held back to see if she would look back for me--she did. And then I'd run so fast my ears blew straight back in the air and it was WONDERFUL...I felt like a puppy again.
December 7, 2010
Mamaw's gonna paint the new double-window. She had to call the neighbor to come help "boost" the window up so she could get blocks under it. (Now, that was a BIG JOB for Jessie!) Then she gets her stuff dragged downstairs (3 loads of stuff I might add) and opened the paint. She made sure it was the right stuff though, cause she opened the big double doors down there and "tested a spot" and it was cold outside. Hurry, Mamaw, shut the door!!! I think she thought she was doing a "Monet" or something the way she babied the paint job. But, when finished it looked very nice...she was proud.
And while she was painting the window, I threw up twice on the carpet--she wasn't able to keep an eye on me so I probably found "something that didn't agree with me" in the basement." Oh, was she upset now! I couldn't look her in the eye and she quickly just directed me to my kennel--without a word...Yep--I've done it now! She isn't happy about all of this and she's mumblin under her breath! And if Mamaw's not happy...ain't nobody happy...
And while she was painting the window, I threw up twice on the carpet--she wasn't able to keep an eye on me so I probably found "something that didn't agree with me" in the basement." Oh, was she upset now! I couldn't look her in the eye and she quickly just directed me to my kennel--without a word...Yep--I've done it now! She isn't happy about all of this and she's mumblin under her breath! And if Mamaw's not happy...ain't nobody happy...
December 6, 2010
Things are not getting off to a very good start again today! Bob called--they want to deliver the double-window between the hours of 8-12 and then he wants to come by and make sure the window measurements are right. We waited--and waited--and waited somemore...at 1:00 Bob rang the doorbell and Mamaw had to tell him the window wasn't here yet! I immediately went to my kennel cause I thought they were BOTH GOING TO BLOW UP right there.
Bob said he was goin outside to do some paperwork in his pickup and wait for the delivery. Frankly, Mamaw and I think he is very, very mad too! Finally it got delivered; Bob measured and said he needed to go saw a piece yet and then Mamaw could paint. What do ya mean she could paint? She hasn't been able to leave the house to go get the paint yet! At 3:00 p.m. she was gettin around to go get the paint. AT LAST!!!!
She did a couple other errands along the way and came home with, you guessed it, WESTCOVE TAN PAINT--2 quarts of it. Tomorrow she'll paint...
Poppy got home and heard the whole story from Mamaw--step by step. He's smart enough to keep his mouth shut...me too.
Frustrating day for Mamaw--she's pretty quiet--and goin to bed early. I won't say another word...
Bob said he was goin outside to do some paperwork in his pickup and wait for the delivery. Frankly, Mamaw and I think he is very, very mad too! Finally it got delivered; Bob measured and said he needed to go saw a piece yet and then Mamaw could paint. What do ya mean she could paint? She hasn't been able to leave the house to go get the paint yet! At 3:00 p.m. she was gettin around to go get the paint. AT LAST!!!!
She did a couple other errands along the way and came home with, you guessed it, WESTCOVE TAN PAINT--2 quarts of it. Tomorrow she'll paint...
Poppy got home and heard the whole story from Mamaw--step by step. He's smart enough to keep his mouth shut...me too.
Frustrating day for Mamaw--she's pretty quiet--and goin to bed early. I won't say another word...
December 5, 2010
It's Sunday--we have a BIG NEWSPAPER today! We couldn't get out the door first thing before Mamaw picked it up. She says its all about Christmas and greed. The stores need to make some money so they can stay in business. And people want to buy these big gifts cause they think that's how they show their love. Mamaw doesn't agree...nope; she says Christmas is all about JESUS!
We have just a little Christmas tree sitting outside our front door, facing 50th St. cause the big apartment house next door has a bunch of kids in it and she wants those kids to be able to enjoy the lights. She puts em on before dark and leaves em runnin until morning. I asked her if she thought we could afford that?
Then she put a hanging silver wreath that is really pretty out. We have a bench on the deck so she put some Boyd's Bears on that too. I'm afraid they'll get "spoiled" with the snow and all but she said, "Miss Scarlett, they are to ENJOY! Let's all do that. If the weather gets nasty, I can bring them in for a bit."
We have just a little Christmas tree sitting outside our front door, facing 50th St. cause the big apartment house next door has a bunch of kids in it and she wants those kids to be able to enjoy the lights. She puts em on before dark and leaves em runnin until morning. I asked her if she thought we could afford that?
Then she put a hanging silver wreath that is really pretty out. We have a bench on the deck so she put some Boyd's Bears on that too. I'm afraid they'll get "spoiled" with the snow and all but she said, "Miss Scarlett, they are to ENJOY! Let's all do that. If the weather gets nasty, I can bring them in for a bit."
December 4, 2010
I think it was Forrest Gump who said, "Life is just a bowl of cherries" wasn't it? There are still some of those crab apples outside that have dried up and when I can 'sneak' one by Mamaw, I drag it in the house. Course she really doesn't want me to have them so I do it to her on purpose! I get a payoff which I look forward to. She goes to my "snaps" box and gets a treat and then she thinks she is "training me" to leave it for the treat. Little does she realize that I'm one step ahead of her...there is a purpose in my behavior. I'm smart though to let her think what she wants. It doesn't hurt anybody that way.
The lumber yard was supposed to deliver our new window between 8-12 noon today so Mamaw jumped out of bed and moved all the plants away from that big sliding door down in the basement. And then she got newspapers to put on the floor where she and Poppy decided they would have em put the window. She's all ready for them....
BUT WAIT! NOON PASSES BY AND NO DELIVERY! Okay, so what now? I asked her if we were gonna wait all day...she said we'll wait until 3:00 p.m. 3:00 PM PASSES AND NO DELIVERY! This is gettin serious now...she called her repairman--no answer--left a message...the rest of the afternoon was pretty well shot. I stayed out of the way I can tell ya!
The lumber yard was supposed to deliver our new window between 8-12 noon today so Mamaw jumped out of bed and moved all the plants away from that big sliding door down in the basement. And then she got newspapers to put on the floor where she and Poppy decided they would have em put the window. She's all ready for them....
BUT WAIT! NOON PASSES BY AND NO DELIVERY! Okay, so what now? I asked her if we were gonna wait all day...she said we'll wait until 3:00 p.m. 3:00 PM PASSES AND NO DELIVERY! This is gettin serious now...she called her repairman--no answer--left a message...the rest of the afternoon was pretty well shot. I stayed out of the way I can tell ya!
December 3, 2010 (Check it out!)
The Lettermen -- Hilton -- Ames, IA http://www.amazon.com/Memories-Very-Best-Lettermen/dp/B00000HX5F/ref=sr_1_7?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1291475560&sr=1-7
1. When I Fall in Love
2. Goin' Out of My Head/Can't Take My Eyes off You
3. The Way You Look Tonight
4. Hurt So Bad
5. Theme from "A Summer Place"
6. Come Back, Silly Girl
7. Put Your Head on My Shoulder
8. Medley: Traces/Memories
9. How Is Julie?
10. Silly Boy (She Doesn't Love You)
11. Secretly
12. Sherry Don't Go
13. Forget Him
14. Go Away, Little Girl
15. Graduation Day
16. Michael
17. Turn Around, Look at Me
18. West Side Story Medley: Jet Song/Maria/Officer Krupke/The Quintet
1. When I Fall in Love
2. Goin' Out of My Head/Can't Take My Eyes off You
3. The Way You Look Tonight
4. Hurt So Bad
5. Theme from "A Summer Place"
6. Come Back, Silly Girl
7. Put Your Head on My Shoulder
8. Medley: Traces/Memories
9. How Is Julie?
10. Silly Boy (She Doesn't Love You)
11. Secretly
12. Sherry Don't Go
13. Forget Him
14. Go Away, Little Girl
15. Graduation Day
16. Michael
17. Turn Around, Look at Me
18. West Side Story Medley: Jet Song/Maria/Officer Krupke/The Quintet
December 3, 2010
There are big snowflakes in the air...Mamaw about went ballistic! She says its not the snow--it's the wind! We know it interferes with her walk.
Yep, she left me like an old shoe and went for her walk. When she got back she told Poppy she "always feels better." Me; unless its WARM I don't want any part of it. It's hard enough to go out in the wind and try to get my business done for heaven's sake.
Poppy is watchin that Tiger Woods guy today on the Golf Channel. He told Mamaw "Tigger" is doin real good and they are both happy about that.
It is the Lettermen tonight! Mamaw and Poppy grew up hearing their songs...and they love it that they can understand every word they sing. They performed songs such as: When I Fall In Love (1962), Goin Out Of My Head, Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You and Graduation Day. Happy memories...
I got to go to the waterbed for a while and "snuggle" but then I felt Mamaw pick me up, kiss me goodnight and put me in my kennel. Happy dreams Mamaw and Poppy.
Yep, she left me like an old shoe and went for her walk. When she got back she told Poppy she "always feels better." Me; unless its WARM I don't want any part of it. It's hard enough to go out in the wind and try to get my business done for heaven's sake.
Poppy is watchin that Tiger Woods guy today on the Golf Channel. He told Mamaw "Tigger" is doin real good and they are both happy about that.
It is the Lettermen tonight! Mamaw and Poppy grew up hearing their songs...and they love it that they can understand every word they sing. They performed songs such as: When I Fall In Love (1962), Goin Out Of My Head, Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You and Graduation Day. Happy memories...
I got to go to the waterbed for a while and "snuggle" but then I felt Mamaw pick me up, kiss me goodnight and put me in my kennel. Happy dreams Mamaw and Poppy.
December 2, 2010
Poppy is takin medicine for his cold--Mamaw is takin medicine to stop the "poops." I'm trying to stay out of the way--if somebody isn't runnin for the bathroom they're runnin for a hankie! And winter has just begun...and this is what we have to look forward to? Poppy told Mamaw they lied to us about our GOLDEN YEARS...he asks what is golden about em. I'm tryin to tell em it's all a matter of attitude--they don't want to hear that right now.
The sun came out and it was gorgeous. I finally let Mamaw know I was up for a nice walk. She got duded up in her coat and new hat, scarf and mittens (don't forget the "poop" bag) and away we went. I loved gettin to smell the smells again...Ozzie is back! We got on the trail and walked a mile--not fast like Mamaw wants to go--but slow; so I could smell. I looked up at her and said, "Mamaw, this is now the walk should be; enjoyment all the way"! She didn't disagree with me either.
The sun came out and it was gorgeous. I finally let Mamaw know I was up for a nice walk. She got duded up in her coat and new hat, scarf and mittens (don't forget the "poop" bag) and away we went. I loved gettin to smell the smells again...Ozzie is back! We got on the trail and walked a mile--not fast like Mamaw wants to go--but slow; so I could smell. I looked up at her and said, "Mamaw, this is now the walk should be; enjoyment all the way"! She didn't disagree with me either.
December 1, 2010 (9th Anniversary)
Oh my gosh--the beginning of a new month already! Mamaw was barely out of bed when Poppy handed her a card--with them dancin on the front of the card. Now--that made her day! When she read the card, Poppy said "happily married for 8 years. Mamaw reminded him it was NINE and they both laughed. She is so sentimental...and Poppy is smart enough to know that.
Then the doorbell rang and HOLY COW--more roses! Yep, it's their 9th anniversary...(smile) They are gorgeous AGAIN! She thinks he almost walks on water...go figure.
And then Poppy is off to work with his lunch. Around noon here he came with a runny nose! Oh Poppy...you've got a cold! So, it's their anniversary--Poppy has a cold and Mamaw has "the scoots." Bad timing...I might even be temped to say, "It's been a shitty day around here."
But Mamaw doesn't like to give up. (I did talk her into a little nap the middle of the afternoon) but other than that, she's been clickin, clickin, clickin on the computer keyboard. I asked her what she's doin and she says, "Miss Scarlett--I want to get some things done around here and there just isn't enough time to do it all." RELAX MAMAW--there'll be another day and if not--WHO CARES?
Then the doorbell rang and HOLY COW--more roses! Yep, it's their 9th anniversary...(smile) They are gorgeous AGAIN! She thinks he almost walks on water...go figure.
And then Poppy is off to work with his lunch. Around noon here he came with a runny nose! Oh Poppy...you've got a cold! So, it's their anniversary--Poppy has a cold and Mamaw has "the scoots." Bad timing...I might even be temped to say, "It's been a shitty day around here."
But Mamaw doesn't like to give up. (I did talk her into a little nap the middle of the afternoon) but other than that, she's been clickin, clickin, clickin on the computer keyboard. I asked her what she's doin and she says, "Miss Scarlett--I want to get some things done around here and there just isn't enough time to do it all." RELAX MAMAW--there'll be another day and if not--WHO CARES?
November 30, 2010
When I stuck my nose outside this morning, there was a little bit of snow on the deck and as Mamaw and I wandered around, there was some blowing around in the air. She said it's about that time...she doesn't like it! We spend less and less time outside. If she wants to walk, she goes to the Mall. She shared her secret with me though--it's tempting to buy something so she doesn't go every day.
Mamaw has so much editing and work to do on her novel that she pretty much just stuck to that today. It was time for the white clothes to be washed so I helped her with that. She looked at the Christmas tree while we were in the basement but she didn't seem to want to bother with it so we just left it there.
We did get a nap...Mamaw has been really tired with all the deaths this month. She's overhauled her sister, Pat's obituary cause it wasn't ever brought up to date. She wants all her family to have a copy of that.
A boring day really--but one thing for sure. The house was warm! We waited for our Poppy to come home to be with us. And Mamaw fixed a very nice chicken fettucine dinner for them. I could smell it real good but I didn't get any...
Later in the evening I began "begging" her to go to the waterbed--she couldn't resist me! Night all...
Mamaw has so much editing and work to do on her novel that she pretty much just stuck to that today. It was time for the white clothes to be washed so I helped her with that. She looked at the Christmas tree while we were in the basement but she didn't seem to want to bother with it so we just left it there.
We did get a nap...Mamaw has been really tired with all the deaths this month. She's overhauled her sister, Pat's obituary cause it wasn't ever brought up to date. She wants all her family to have a copy of that.
A boring day really--but one thing for sure. The house was warm! We waited for our Poppy to come home to be with us. And Mamaw fixed a very nice chicken fettucine dinner for them. I could smell it real good but I didn't get any...
Later in the evening I began "begging" her to go to the waterbed--she couldn't resist me! Night all...
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