Booming Banter

Ma took me with her today to show me all the progress.

We zoomed past the sausage shop which was sad but i almost snagged a tea bone bone in the parking lot of our store that someone how made it’s way there. Cayote?

Inside I admired the progress.

This now includes the new industrial fridge that just just opens without touching the hand sink. It’s a tight squeeze in that little kitchen but sure all she’ll be doing is make tea and assemble treats.

Our car needed a refreshment too this afternoon. It was super low on gas.

I told her to stop as we passed a lot of stations but she said she could squeeze another twenty miles out of it to get gas ten cents cheaper.

I was biting my nails when The you cannot go further light came on but she made it. One day she’ll run out of steam.

In the meantime we’ll just keep on singing one of her old favorite songs.

Blessing # 1047-Running On

I’ve been left standing looking out the window since 8:00 this morning.

Dad is good for treats but he doesn’t take me anywhere.

Herself however has been forgiven as it’s been a momentous day.

She got her « I must mop it twice a day » kitchen floor installed per hygienic design requirements for a food prep area.

This afternoon the big delivery arrived the fridge and the three welled sink.

Happy days!

She also made some first attempts at window decoration and the final straw she stuck her sign in the ground announcing what lies ahead.

No turning back now.

Unless of course that is to come home and take me for a trot. She didn’t bring me or Dad a Dunkin Donut though and i have good evidence she bought those men a big box!

Blessing # 1046-Countdown

So I’m feeling fine and frisky once more yet was subjected to another day of rest and recovery as herself had a hot date with a window cleaner.

You can tell things are approaching a grand finale when people start detailing.

Well Dad and I did laundry and snacked a lot on cookies until herself return.

She did a rapid turnaround though as he trunk has stopped functioning properly. The trunk hatchback door all of a sudden became like a lead weight so she’s away again to see Mike at 42 Auto.

Weird and wonderful the things that can go wrong with a vehicle. I’m becoming quite the expert on automotive transport.

Four paws are much simpler than four wheels you never have to worry about gas unless you’ve been on the beans!

I understand though the need for the motorized vehicle they take you a little outside your comfort zone and are great for adventures

Blessing # 1045 – Quick Fix

I didn’t feel quite myself last night. It was hard to get a good sleep without my home grown furry blanket.

I think Ma realized I was a bit out of sorts so she took me to our usual park first thing. Familiarity breeds content!

After a little yoga and a few up dogs and down dogs I was feeling better.

It was short lived though!

She took to putting bunnies up all around the house.

Some look just like my Pinky but are placed at height

What’s a dog bred for hunting meant to do?

Guess peace is a price you have to pay for being part of a pack primarily, but not exclusively made up of humans!

Blessing # 1044 – Rabbiting On!

Ma shoved me in the car this morning at 8:00 and took off in the wrong direction.

I had a feeling of great apprehension. The car was stuffed with boxed so I couldn’t even ride shotgun.

My instinct proved to be correct.

After a stop to deliver socks to the prison we took off again.

Next stop said Grooming! Heavens. I knew I was a hot mess but prayed it would not mean I’d have to be shorn to the skin.

You will be pleased to hear all went well and in spite of my many knots and tats Miss Kathy was very sweet and did a beautiful job.

I really look very handsome and surprisingly slim.

I wasn’t even worried when I heard Ma setting up an appointment for me to make a return visit in six weeks.

I’ll even look forward to it. A good bit of pampering never hurts anyone.

Blessing # 1043 – Beautified

Ma was working at the Antique Mall today. She is super happy.

She had a few good sales of her own treasures including one of her « ouvré d’arts » an old shelf she painted green.

I gave her a big smacker to say well done when she got home. Gotta pamper the parent now and then! I see treats in my future!!!!

She is learning so much by working at the Mall and is on the look out for roosters. Seems anything with roosters sell like KFC!

Even the Royals seem to appreciate the fowl figurines.

Dad says she’s gotta get the few birds she has up higher in the roost to give them a better chance of flying off the shelf!

Blessing # 1042 – Chicken

I’m all smiles because today Ma took me back for the first time in a long time to my favorite trail at Emily Traphagen Park.

No one was about so I got to run free and got a tad mucky. The old leash suffered but is now getting a wash.

It was so good to sniff those trees and have a reminder of days past and those familiar twists and turns on the trail.

The birds were out in force but they were the only noise we heard apart from Ma reciting her poems and such.

I could almost repeat some of her favorites myself. Frost is frequent in the woods and what can you expect at this time of year with buds about but a bit of Wordsworth.

She says she’s so grateful she had to learn poems at school. They stick with you for ever.

She also resurrected this week a part of the Order of Morning Prayer from the Book of Common Prayer called the General Confession. It was for a discussion at her Lily Circle.

I heard it a few times this morning. She had learned it as a child by weekly use and now has got it off pat again.

Next up on her to do list is Portia speech from the Merchant of Venice. She never learned it before by heart before but wants to in memory of her Mum who loved, and often used, the first stanza. Mercy Mercy Me what enlightenment!

Blessing # 1041 – Repetition

I had to hang around home most of the day even though it’s beautiful outside.

Dad and I had been working all week on the tax papers while herself was painting. All that effort on her behalf and here’s the thanks I got:

Yesterday on her way home she diverted into Goodwill and snagged two high back chairs for the establishment.

« Oh Scooby » she says this morning « I’m so sorry that after all your hard work you can’t come with us today it just wouldn’t be safe for you stuck between those chairs »

My foot!

So off she and Dad go into the big blue yonder. As for me I got to sit and fume at home.

She better get me some fish and chips tonight or I’ll never speak to her again!

Blessing #1040 – Taxing

It’s rained all day. Don’t know which Saint owns today but he must be responsible for umbrellas. Gives me the curls.

Had to be rubbed down several times. Deeply humiliating.

All the pals in Ireland are sending pics of their holiday. They had gorgeous weather. The sun splitting the skies and all the flowers in bloom.

Auntie Carols camellia is going bonkers. It’s really gorgeous. I could fertilize that if I was close.

Just have to concentrate on the daffodils for now. Ours are still tiny, hardly out of the ground really.

In Ireland though it’s full daffy season. In pots and fields they are everywhere. So bright and beautiful. Soon and very soon we are going to see ours too. I’m working hard on them!

Blessing # 1039 – Promises

Man it was miserable this morning when we got up. You couldn’t see further than the length of your arm.

Ma said not to worry «  it’s Patrick’s Day and he always turns the sunny side up »

She said we had to wear our green. I wear mine everyday it’s called a rabies vaccine tag!

Nonetheless I pandered to her whims and posed to show it off.

We got lots of wishes from near and far to celebrate the good Patrick.

Sure enough Pat delivered and it turned out to be a beautiful spring day that got me back to the village green to mark my territory on all those trees for the days ahead.

Just like any good canine with Ireland in his genes would do.

Woof woof wolfhounds and wheatens!

Blessing # 1038 – Greenery