Booming Banter

We are friends again snuggling and smiling and hugging each other.

I need to take care of her and keep a close watch on her spending.

I’ve decided to put a firm paw on her purse. She is out buying way too much before she has got her head around the whole project.

Each day brings a new wake up call. Today it came from the architect. She is stressed and stunned so I’m being super kind.

I happened to snooze off this afternoon so she snatched it and escaped and bought a few additional items. Her first mismatched tea cup and yet another little piece of art.

If she continues at this rate there will be no need for any paint on those wall!

Blessing # 807 – Making Up

My tail is not wagging! I’m absolutely furious.

Remember herself and I were outside waiting for the fridge to get fixed. Well while there I was reclining against her holiness when she discovered I had plant burrs imbedded in the fur in my back legs.

Next thing I know she gets out the shears and starts razing me. I protested violently so she resorted to the scissor. Chopped me all over! You’ll be cooler dear! Too right cooler with you you monster!

Look at the result. What a mess I am in. Worse still all this when I was looking perfect and adorable to celebrate my birthday.

Now I’m like a mange infested mutt rather than a glorious golden Star!

I went underground again and last night didn’t sleep with her. I went underneath the bed as far away from her as I could get. When she got up in the middle of the night to pee and stuck her hand under the bed to coax me up beside her I snarled and pretended to bite her.

I’m really miffed with her. Just glad her stupid fridge is still not working. Serves her right for doing that to me.

Blessing # 806– Poetic Justice

We are on the banter earlier than usual today as we have nothing else to do.

Ma and I are locked out on the patio as there is an engineer here fixing our fridge freezer. Fortunately it is a lovely day with a gentle breeze and a perfect 78F

Our equipment’s been playing up for three weeks but this is the earliest we could get an appointment. Fortunately it’s under warranty as the compressor has gone belly up!

We are praying he can fix it today as we are having withdrawal symptoms from ice-cream. As soon as we get the green light we’ll be out the door like a shot to buy a big tub of the best vanilla!

Funny the things you take for granted like an ice cube on a hot day. I’m hoping to nosh into one of those too tonight.

In the meantime having walked miles with Auntie Lori this morning we have nothing else to do but watch the world go by and bark at a few passing baby bucks.

Oh and talk and talk and talk That woman never shuts up!

Blessing # 805 – Shady Deal

What a stellar day I had. Great sleep, up early, said hello to Venus while I had a leak! So bright right!

The breakfast was unique. Herself spilled my kibble all over the pantry. Not to worry it tasted good with all the extra dust added such flavor.

After a long walk I got a ride in the car and then settled in for a snooze with Dad while Ma went to work at the Antique Store.

She always feels a little guilty leaving me so when she came back we took another ride this time to the dog park.

FULL! Dogs everywhere! I worked off a million calories and then when I come home she fills my bowl with more of my crunchies and tops them off with chili. HOT and Mama!

Blessing # 804 – Super Sunday

Tell me. How would you feel if someone you loved came home with a substitute?

My nose is totally out of joint.

She went bargain hunting today and found this wooden hand made door stopper. Problem is it’s a dog and it’s bigger than I am.

She has such a nerve. I almost had a seizure.

Brings in all her new treasures to show off.

Look Scooby what do you think.

A quick sniff and it was clear.

One of her finds was just what she needed. I’ll have you know it’s not easy being her dog either!

Blessing # 803 – Perfect Fits

We got rain! It started at 11:15 and has been going on in fits and starts ever since! Torrents! We are so happy.

The thunder has been spectacular. Of course we can’t see the lightening in the daytime but I still keep an eye on the storm. Another of my talents. Weather watcher!

Mother has taken to the snacks early tonight. She usually saves the munching for after dinner but she is stressed and needed spice! Absolutely nothing to do with storms at least not the heavenly type.

The quotes are coming in for the project and they are very much more aligned with Dads predictions rather than her own. She is pursing the lips and making her fierce face.

I claimed a nibble but given her mood withdrew fast.
Way too spicy anyway!

Trail mix! Better make it Trail Maker Ma. You’re going to need the cash.

Light a few more candles! Very much in keeping with the period of the building. Who needs electricity and heating anyway!

Blessing # 802 – Estimates!

None of you commented on my joke in yesterday’s blessing for the day of the dog? Blessing-Teeth-Canine- Dog! I’m so smart aren’t I! Could have been a code buster in a previous life!

The incisors were used today to nosh a big apple. Herself was chopping up the old ones that were going a bit withery and there were more than she could fit in the salad bowl. A case in point (canine again) for my cup running over.

You need to put the paw down sometimes to get that little bit of extra attention. It really worked for me today.

For the first time in a long time I got to have a fine siesta too while herself relaxed for an hour scrolling through her Facebook.

She’d been to the project to meet the architect this morning. He was a bit concerned she was getting ahead of herself but now they are on the same page. He seems like a sensible sort.

On the way back she cleaned up her booth at the antique mall ready for adding some new stock for fall and then did the groceries so was feeling very self righteous.

She even got me a nice piece of ham for my dinner. That won’t need much chewing I’ll just wolf it down.

Blessing # 801 – Cured (think about it, it’s another one of my hidden messages!)

You’d never guess it’s National Dog Day. While others are tenderly caring for their pooch and posting photos all over social media I’ve been abandoned by herself from nine till five.

Oh yeh she claims to be very busy getting heating and cooling and gardening and heaven knows what arranged at « the project » while I suffocate here with paint fumes in this horrendous heat.

95 Fahrenheit! You could fry eggs on the pavement. We’d probably not have been able to get our steps in even if she had been here. Don’t tell her that though!

Each day she whispers in my ear that I’m her one and only. The love of her life. My foot!

I’m telling you now that this place better have a room marked Scooby Shack or I’m out of here.

Blessing # 800 – Teeth

I’m going underground. Each day more tea-room treasures are brought home. I fear I might be displaced to make room for them. Worse still if I break any I may be returned to Texas!

If it’s not enough that herself is out digging for gold her friends have started to supply her too.

This weekend Auntie Lori brought a beautiful mirror and cute little electric candle from her Moms. They will be perfect in her place and Ma has the very exact spot lined up for them.

Another pal Carole gave Ma a fine bone china cake stand today. It is gorgeous and will be perfect to present the tearooms « Cake of the Day »

Our car has an automatic pilot that now goes directly to Goodwill and it’s rare that Ma leaves empty handed.

Today she picked up something that sums up the whole adventure.

She sure has the eye and yes I do believe in angels! After all I’m one myself!

Blessing # 799 – Faith.

I got to go out a lot today as the workers at our house were painting inside. My trip to the dog park just now was a little disappointing as there was only Ma to play with. I guess Monday afternoon is not peak time for puppy parties.

Our dog park is set in an orchard and with the hot weather all the apples are falling. You need to be careful as they can hit the ground or even your cranium with a solid plop.

Ma played tennis with me but that’s not nearly as much fun as chasing the girls. It’s especially challenging when the ball looks just like the apples.

After a few sets I decided to come back home. The place smelt like a brewery with all those fruits rotting away.

The house doesn’t smell much better I’ll just succumb to the stink and snooze.

Blessing # 798 – Shut Eye