Booming Banter

Precious Peeps it Pits PERFECT here to help you over this remarkable Humpty.

Yesterday Dad and Granny managed to almost fill the dumpster in just one day.

Granny could hardly move let alone cook so she dispatched Dad to get Chinese. He got us some kibble while he was out too.

It’s remarkable how hungry all this moving makes some people Granny clean wolfed down her spicy Hunan beef.

As for for me I’m happy as can be as always but this has completely knocked the stinking Gizz’s appetite for six.

For the past three days he’s hardly touched his food which means Grandpa keeps piling on the cheese and salami to entice him to eat.

The result is I end up getting all the goodies.

Huffing and puffing is of absolutely no use to man nor beast. All it does is turn you into a great big piece of fluff.

Be like me take every bite of life with a pinch of salt or soy sauce as the case may be.

Gotta run now as Granny is keen to get going again. Will talk Friday in the meantime know that I love you almost as much as sweet and sour!

Blessing#2616-Fasting Fellow

The Bro and Ma went to the basement yesterday to clear out all the toys and Lego that had been left untouched for years.

They also opened moving boxes that had been in there since 2010.

Some of these boxes contained other boxes that had been packed in 2001 when Ma and Pa moved from Connecticut to China!

This garbage really was world class travelled!!!

They filled so many trash bags full of junk that Ma bit the bullet and ordered a dumpster.

You know she is very hot on the recycling but there is a time and a place to throw in the towel and she reached it.

Last night we got a text from the provider saying “Get ready tomorrow is no ordinary day it’s DUMPSTER DAY”

It was like we were about to embark on a great vacation or receive a gift of immense value!

Somehow though Ma is elated. This clear out is as epic as climbing Everest.

It’s almost like a competition we have three days to get this thing done so gotta get going.

Blessing#2615-Purification

The Bro and Ma went to the basement yesterday to clear out all the toys and Lego that had been left untouched for years.

They also opened moving boxes that had been in there since 2010.

Some of these boxes contained other boxes that had been packed in 2001 when Ma and Pa moved from Connecticut to China!

This garbage really was world class travelled!!!

They filled so many trash bags full of junk that Ma bit the bullet and ordered a dumpster.

You know she is very hot on the recycling but there is a time and a place to throw in the towel and she reached it.

Last night we got a text from the provider saying “Get ready tomorrow is no ordinary day it’s DUMPSTER DAY”

It was like we were about to embark on a great vacation or receive a gift of immense value!

Somehow though Ma is elated. This clear out is as epic as climbing Everest.

It’s almost like a competition we have three days to get this thing done so gotta get going.

Blessing#2615-Purification

Yesterday we rested and it was good.

After our nap and trot we watched a movie about Bob Dylan called “A Complete Unknown”.

He writes from the heart that dude.

I kept the niece quiet as I could so Ma could listen to his lyrics. The duets with Joan Bias gave her goosebumps!

Dad wasn’t exactly taken by the tale he read his book but me and Ma enjoyed.

If you get a chance see if you like it. Great sixties vibes and lots of nostalgic New York.

We gotta get going now because it’s Monday and we have a full schedule but Sunday gave us strength.

Blessing#2614-Epic Anthems

We are a bit late as we managed to sleep better.

Ma emptied yet another cupboard yesterday which leaves only the wardrobes that will be relatively easy as you don’t need to box up clothes.

Last night she went to the cupboard to get out her candle lighter.

It was the only thing left in there so she said to me “Scooby get over here and look at this it’s empty and I’m just like Old Mother Hubbard“

Don’t you give me that rhyming nonsense I thought I know you’re old and I also know you keep my Milk Bones in the pantry not in there so dish them up Mother.

Blessing#2613-Dog Bones

Between a full moon and a mad mother I’m just about ready to pack my bag like a wise man and head off.

Do you know that when she woke up at midnight this morning she was still awake at two googling “living room layouts” and playing her stupid video over and over of the new ranch.

The old gal needs to sleep and stop this nonsense otherwise she is going to go stir crazy. I’m afraid men in white coats may show up!

When I tenderly advise her to chill out she tells me in no uncertain terms that she wants to but she can’t.

She says she knows she’d be more effective if she had a good sleep but right now this obsession with objects is overwhelming.

Does anyone have a stable they’d rent me.

Blessing#2612-Moving On

Precious Peeps it’s PITS PERFECT here to wing you into a winter wonderland weekend.

This house moving takes its toll even on the wrinkle free like me.

Yesterday we had the appraisal done by the mortgage company of the buyers.

This meant me and the Grey Gizz had to get off side for an hour. Dad took us for a long trot. We’d already had one with Granny in the morning so I was beat by the time we got back.

It’s as cold as the artic here and hard on the tootsie but it sure is warm when you get back inside.

It makes you want to pass out and that’s what Dad and me did.

Grandpa and the Gizz continued shredding paper. It’s become a sort of white noise in the house and one I must say that I’m not so fond of but heh ho what to do.

Be like me and when things get on your nerves zone out. A good shut eye will be wonderful for your body, mind and soul and is guaranteed to make you more beautiful.

I’m planning on plenty more of this very gratifying therapy over the weekend. It’s way too cold to do any more walking than is absolutely essential.

I trust y’all stay snug and follow my advice.

Love you and we’ll talk on the humpty.

Blessing#2611-Slumber Party

You know in the Advent story Angels keep popping up.

Well not to be outdone, in the midst of our cupboard clear out and packing up of yesterday Ma happened on some loose photos.

Who should it be but Auntie Phyllis visiting Ma in China with Uncle Paul. Paul’s wife Auntie Shirley must have taken the photo.

Ma said it brought back such happy memories of two very fun people who are waiting for us in heaven. She shared with Shirley.

Like all Angels they made an apparition just when you needed them most.

It sure did spur Ma and me on to empty another chest and wrap up even more crystal!!!

Blessing#2610-In Good Spirits

Precious Peeps it’s your very own PRINCESS here to heave you over this frigid humpty.

It’s becoming increasingly clear to me that Granny needs help.

Over the past two days she has taken to packing.

Now I don’t mean suitcases but boxes and boxes and boxes of plates and cups and glasses all the while muttering “we’re going to use these”

Truthfully I don’t know what for because in my four years at this kennel I’ve never seen them before let alone used them.

Occasionally she would utter the words “who gave us this” or “when did you buy that set” to Grandpa before smothering said object in bubble wrap.

She piled all these boxes up in the house until Dad emerged from his slumbers and was ordered to take them to the garage with the warning “BE VERY CAREFUL”

We must be going to have some giant party because let me tell you as one born royal not even the Three Kings packed as much when following their star.

I’ll keep my eye on her over the next days and give you an update on the state of her mind.

In the meantime be like me and tend to the feeble and frail by showing them some TLC!

Blessing#2609-Caravan Coming

Over the past three months people often asked Ma if we accepted an offer yet. When she said no they’d say reassuringly “ just be patient the right family will come along”

Now y’all know well that Ma does not have the patience gene but they were so right. Can you believe that the prospective buyers are from China!

There is a Dad who is a doctor at the big university hospital just down the road, a Mom and two little boys and best of all a Grandpa and Grandma!

Can you imagine! It’s so cool. Just like the Bro paved the way for the arrival of these little boys. In keeping with the Advent angle a bit like John the Baptist did for Jesus.

When you live in a place for a long time you come to love it and want the best for your home. You want it to be tenderly taken care of and have lots of parties and joy and celebrations.

So it’s making our hearts happy that there will be such a lot of life in our old place and people who eat dumplings just like we did last night!!!

Blessing#2608-Perfect Match