Booming Banter

Man I’m so tired these humans of mine are keeping me awake all night tossing and turning with property planning.

I’ve slept most of the day as they went to the house AGAIN for the inspection.

Now all they are doing is making drawings and scratching their heads. They may need Frontline!

I’m glad her favorite TV shows are on tonight as I’ll get a reprieve and maybe cuddles with cheese puffs.

Big sigh on a grey day didn’t even get me a decent walk. Just as well I’m an easy going sort and very inexpensive as they are going to need to make some economies!

Blessing # 776 – Rest for the Weary

My girlfriends Jodie and Georgia swung by today for a visit. They love me more than tongue can tell.

We ran around in circles and did what teenagers do. We had a good sniff at each other, did a bit rough and tumble and then chilled and ate some treats.

These girls are so pretty and I just can’t make my mind up which one to date! Don’t tell my other girlfriend as we are still an item!

I think my bro is having similar issues. He keeps taking off at short notice and has told me all about it but I am sworn to secrecy. He refuses to give the ancient parents any details!

All I can do is smirk and seal my lips!

Herself tried to extract some info from me this afternoon by taking me to the dog park and talking about how we all must trust each other. Yeh Ma toss the ball but just don’t expect me to spill any beans!

Blessing # 775 – Confidants

Well there can’t  be bigger  news than this! The aged Ps put an offer on the house yesterday and after some stellar negotiation got it!

I’m staking a claim to a large area as I’m going to oversee the entire project. I’ll make sure everyone works to plan and that there is no shirking. Nip a few heels I will. No!

The current idea in the head of the human is three apartments, a tea-room and a curiosity shop.

The fun has already started as to what we call it. Initially Ma thought revival. Aunt Laura suggested that needed some enhancements and suggested Vintage Revival. She also had the brilliant idea of Gillian’s Gunk!

The current working title is Red Rose Revival. The route to that was circuitous and included an exotic name no longer in our plans.

There is an old rose bush at the house that needs a lot of TLC but had one perfect bloom last time Ma was there.

Funny thing  is she also bought an old chair for the place this week that has, roll the drums readers, a rose carved right into that wood.

Very regal and appropriate for such a palace!!!

Blessing # 774 – Dreaming Big

Walking on a short leash is no fun. I may have to amend my ways.

Ma “Growled” at me several times this morning as I tried to pull her arm out of it’s socket.

Her face is very scary when she snarls. It gets all screwed up and wrinklier. Usually I just avoid the fear it might instill by not looking her in the eye. She never bites.

I growl too sometimes when my bro insists on dressing me up. Of course I’d never hurt him. My favorite time to make my presence felt is in the middle of the night. I GROWL with real serious tones!

As my secretary writes she is listening to the funeral of her hero John Lewis. She admired everything about this man but especially that he, like me, believed in making his voice heard but never hurting any human! He was kind to other critters too!

Blessing # 773 – Good Trouble

As cousin Krishna V reminded me this morning it is world tiger day.

 I sometimes feel caged like the poor souls who live in captivity and have some common features.

I can pounce and chew and feel particularly wild when I am in the dog house.

You see last night I noshed straight through another leash when out for my evening constitutional.

Ma was not pleased as this will now be the fifth time I’ve wrecked one. She took me out this morning with the old retractable that was my predecessors but no longer retracts. I nearly took her out when five bicycles appeared.

Auntie Denise was with us and said she thought she had an old leash in her basement that would get us through the day.

Sure enough she found the one that belonged to her old dog who died fifteen years ago.

So now even if I look like a Tiger and claim to be a Samoyed there is no doubt I’m still just good old Scooby Doo!

Blessing # 772 – No Disguises

I’m late with the daily news because I’ve been out cruising with the bro.

Ma and Pa made yet another trip to the project to inspect from the outside. They are falling more deeply in love.

The perspective from a distant angle looks quite good it seems and the location is close to an area of town thats getting a facelifts.

The bro and I were fed up waiting for their return so took a road trip to Seminole Island at Indian Lake. It was bliss. Such a long drive Just the two of us rapping as we rode.

I do love my bro so much he treats me like and adult. Unlike the ancient Ps.

When we returned we found Ma had made yet another purchase for the project. A very fine piece if I should say So myself!

A few dogs feature prominently. Smart move Ma.

The names not bad either for a retro sort of place « Hometown Memories »

Blessing # 771 – Home & A Broad

 

 

You know most mornings we go to the park. It seems the critters who live there have got to know me.

This morning the ducks were out in force and I was honored with some very special treatment.

One Daddy Duck left the flock or whatever collective term you like to use. He came right up to me. Next thing you know his wife starts moving towards the bank and behind her come her new little brood of six ducklings.

They looked so little and one seemed a more timid than others but the Mama duck waited for him and he joined the rest to come say « Hi ».

You may not believe all this but it is gospel and Auntie Lori saw it all as well as Ma and was amazed. Thanks to her for the pictures.

So you see even if you look fierce and are a great huge scary furry thing tiny ones know that your just a great big sugar cookie at heart!

Blessing # 770 – Trust

Believe me the only thing to do on a day like this is get your job done as fast as possible.

Ma took pity on me and took me for a ride to compensate for the limited outings. Ideal for me.

We went into town and did a quick loop around the village green. It wasn’t without adventure.

I got to chase a Harley all the way home. I love when the traffic lights go red and we stop behind them. As soon as they move I let out my very biggest and boldest bark. It is especially fun if the biker jumps.

Both the biker and our car had to drive over a dead skunk. Skunks are smelly enough when alive but when crushed by a Harley they are  really unbelievably awesome.

Natural smelling salts just what you need to give you a boost and a rêve up.

Now I’m exhausted so adieu mes amis! I’m going to chill!

Blessing # 769 – Being a Stinker

I was left at home alone again for most of the afternoon as Ma and Pa went to visit the “project” again.

I asked them if there is a fenced area for me and they said not yet. Well once it’s theirs I’ll just move right into the house.

Its as well they went as Ma had some errors in her drawings but she wasn’t too far off the mark. We’re now going to spend the evening in the refining process.

She is all besotted with the fine features and thinks I could serve as the color palette for the project since I’m so perfect.

She’s decided it is Italianate Style architecture. Sounds fancy but right now it’s not. Still if it gives her ideas for dinner that works. Pasta PLEASE!

Blessing # 768 – Carpe Diem

I have discovered what my Ma says is one of the joys of summer. A good feed of watermelon after a day of exertion in the heat.

My girlfriends stopped by earlier for a romp around the yard and then I went to Aunties Carolina this afternoon.

This stuff is very red and sweet and juicy and I got two big pieces all for myself to enjoy.

Ma says it’s like cucumber but I disagree. Cucumber is blah and tastes like nothing at all and it looks insipid too. It gives Dad belly ache but Ma eats it in copious quantities in all sorts of combinations you may find strange but she claims are super!

Aaron says Ma is like Leticia Cropley from The Vicar of Dibley. If you are not familiar with her talents you can google them and will be sure to have a good laugh.

Occasionally Ma does turn out something to recipe like her Parmigiana of last night. It’s rare though because she has no patience.

As long as she Shares  The Love I don’t mind one bite!

Blessing # 767 – Mixing it Up