So we’re puppy sitting again, but not our favorite disappearing dog. Instead, we have a 4.5 month old ginger (soon to be) giant. Those paws! He’s gonna be HUGE. I’m not sure you can tell so much from this picture, but those paws are disproportionately big. He’s only staying with us for six days, but … Continue reading We have a problem… he’s too cute…
We just got back from a 10 day vacation… MaeMae the cat was her usual pissed off self, despite Blondie (our daughter) and her husband’s presence for most of the time. Me: hi honey we’re home! Cat: about fckin’ time! Me: …aaaand nice to see you too. The following day, it is uncharacteristically pouring rain. … Continue reading WHAT? Fumed the cat.
Golden retriever guide dog puppy in training comes to visit
Unknown origin: Estás disfrutando de tu estancia aqui? Me: oh, shit. It’s happened. I’ve lost my mind. Small voice: you prefer English? Me: who… is… Me: Mmmmmmmmisty?? Misty, my aunt’s ancient feline: She said to speak to you in Spanish, but you’d only understand parts of it. You don’t appear to be of substandard intelligence, … Continue reading Sitting alone in my aunt’s dining room, I heard a small voice.
Given my recent post about the Peugeot and my dad’s less than fondness of the French, this came up for me. We were on a trip to New York when the kids were young (2004, maybe? That’d put Blondie at 12 and the Boy at seven), and we hit up the Statue of Liberty. With … Continue reading You did not say that to him! I stared down my son.
As we all settled into our seats in business class on the British Airlines 777 (I was not going business in the damn 380, I don’t know who designed that turkey… more on that later maybe)… ahhh… gotta love going in business from the west coast to London, a bed is just so civilized, more … Continue reading “No… champagne…?!” Squeaked Granny.
We went on a railroad ride in the Ulster Mountains (the Catskills), an excursion from the riverboat cruise on the Hudson River we’re currently on. I imagine this train is great as the Polar Express with children and entertainers singing, but as a ride for a bunch of oldies whose average age, when you consider … Continue reading Owwwww! Screamed the bug.
A couple of days after the expectant mama dog went home, we had a pupper come back to visit. He’s a lovely dog, very gentle, and treats Granny with great care, which endears him to all of us. Except perhaps one member of the household. We’ve known this puppy since he was a baby, and … Continue reading But… but… I’d like some… said the dog.
The dog looked puzzled. We are, once again, puppy sitting, except this retriever is no puppy. She's full grown, a breeder dog, and in heat. She is a lovely, lovely dog - she's so laid back she's horizontal (literally, most of the time). She lives quite a bit south, and to breed her she needs … Continue reading I’m NOT stepping on you! Shouted the cat.
Okay, he’s not totally a puppy at this point. This lad is HUGE, 15 months old and is going IFT (in for training) as of September. And he’s a good 70 pounds of love bug. He gets a bit hyper when meeting people, but otherwise, dang, all he wants to do is declare his undying … Continue reading “Nope I’m not going in there” said the puppy.
Examining Misadventures 