Booming Banter

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

Things are really hotting up with the property plan. Ma went to Yoga this morning and the stretching must have got the blood flowing to her brain again because as soon as she walked through the door she tells Dad she’s got it! It has nothing to do with Archimedes you’ll be relieved to hear!

As we were dodging showers she fortunately got me out for my constitutional before elaborating on her ideas. I was deeply thankful and to make matters even better she took me to town for my trot!

Anyway as soon as we returned she starts drawing. I just sat and watched. She tells Dad #288 is going to combine everything she loves. There will be a tea-room, a gym for Yoga, Pilâtes and Zumba that will also serve as a Function room for bridal rehearsal dinners, showers and so on. There will be five studio apartments and wait for it a library for Dad and an expo of all sorts of art and curios.

You can’t fault her for dreaming big. I just nod and try not to look to  bored by it all. Too much drama!

So when she has the drawing done she needs to cool her mind so she takes off for the pool. She’s no sooner away than the heavens open. Thinking it would just be a shower she diverts into Goodwill but had the princely sum of 56 cents in the car with her!

Fear not y’all she was not to be beaten by that. She snagged a little lovely for 27 cents. Of all things a tea cup and she has the plate to match it already. Destiny!

Meanwhile the rain continues so she had to stay where she was which gave rise to much more browsing but no buying as there was nothing she liked for 29 cents.

Eventually the rain subsided so she was able to get to the car and home to tell Dad about all she’d seen. I got dumped and off they went only to return four hours later.

Suffice to say significant inroads have been made in sourcing the artwork for the latest venture. They even got an original by a local artist.

Dad was smiling too. Ma found him a brand new never used food processor for $15 and he had spied brand new Levi’s for Aaron.

As soon as the bro walked in Dad insisted he take him back to look at the jeans and home they came with two pairs.

I got nothing but herself has put chicken parmigiana in the oven so I’m confident if I look sad enough about being neglected she’ll give me a few morsels.

Blessing # 766 – Auspicious Finds

I’m sharing the wise words early as my secretary is working this afternoon.

When she typed 101 we thought it sounded like one of those books our Aaron has like French 101 or Maths 101. So of course we wondered was there a Dogs 101. Heavens there is one for ever breed and even a TV show. Bet there is an episode on bicycles!

Well here is one lesson for ever pet parent that I can teach like a pro. A thunderstorm that drops the temperature from 100F to 60F is much appreciated. You can only imagine how much I delighted in this mornings outing it was so cool I returned with my tail held high.

I’m as fresh as a daisy now but we need another 101 right now. Garage Doors! Ours is stuck! Fortunately stuck open so Ma can escape. Poor Dad and me have to deal with it.

I tell you that woman has more luck than anyone I know. Dodges ever bullet. Of course it could have something to do with her origins. Maybe some of it could rub off on me. Open doors spells fun and run!

Blessing # 765 – The Irish ☘️