Dee, Bill, Jess, and Noah -- Tom and I are so sorry to hear that Buster is no more. It's so true what Irving Townsend said: "We who choose to surround ourselves with lives even more temporary than our own, live within a fragile circle, easily and often breached. Unable to accept its awful gaps, we still would live no other way. We cherish memory as the only certain immortality, never fully understanding the necessary plan." Hopefully, Bopcha will recognize the rascal and give him some welcoming pats on the other side of the Rainbow Bridge. Ouragan, Aramis, and Bonne Chance promise to chase him only to give him a thrill. After all, Claire's beginning to chase them back--they all will appreciate a new player in their forever game.
First of all -- Happy New Year to all!! We're still wrapped up in the situation with the missing now found borzoi and the aftermath--the New Year's normal celebratory fun escaped me this year (that's not to say I'd have made it to midnight even if the hounds had stayed home).
Remember how Bopcha stressed the importance of nutrition? Look at this pictures of the little whippet puppy. The owner purchased from the breeder, hoping for great character and a body that would stand up to shows and performance demands, plus live a nice long healthy life. Within weeks, the puppies legs began to go awry. She asked me to take pictures she could sent to the breeder. Remembering the same thing had happened to one of my 'boyz and the research I'd done (too late to help my Charger, his front is all awry), I suggested she try feeding less powerful dog food. She took my advice and two weeks later, she sent me the pictures below--the puppy's legs are normal again. You see the impact of the food choices you make for your puppy almost immediately. It happens more slowly in infants, but I'll bet the effects of the right or wrong food occur with them. That's what Bopcha always said and I think the situation with the puppy is proof.Isn't that fascinating? Bopcha was so savvy.
Here is the puppy two weeks ago. She was eating dog food that caused some of her bones to grow too fast. Consequence if not corrected would be a life of misery due to misshapen skeletal structure.
Here the puppy is after two weeks on less powerful kibble. Her leg bones' growth has evened out and she's almost totally back to the perfect little body that nature had provided her.
Dee you absolutely look like Bopcha. I went up to see her today and noticed that both Bop and Uncle Matt have a tree on their headstones. How perfect is that. I told her a little of what was going on and what a nice day is was and then cried. Went over and had coffee with Judi and watched a movie and recouped a little. A zillion turkeys in the lower field. The dogs and I walked to the creek and back but it was a little chilly and they did not have their coats on so we made it a quick walk.
I decided to watch the video on how to operate my sewing machine and finally figured out how to wind the bobbin and thread the needle. This is a very basic machine so I do not know why it is giving me fits. I am having trouble getting the stitch length correct. One would never know that I used to sew my children's clothing. Crystal has the same machine so maybe I should talk with her. When all else fails, ask the grandkids.
Well everyone we are now in 2011 - what great adventures are in store for us this year? As you all know by now, Roy and Phyllis are going to be grandparents in a few months and are expecting a granddaughter. I think Phyllis really does need to retire now and be a stay at home grandma.
Diana the story of the trials and tribulations of the late arriving bread machine made me chuckle all day long. Anything that should go smooth never does.
HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM KAY, LUIS AND RAMONE IN THE TRAILERHOOD TO ALL OF YOU.
Yes, he did comb his hair into a weird point and yes, he did wear sunglasses all morning. Sigh!
Jessica opening what was SUPPOSED to be her breadmaker, and turned out to be a vase! The mix up has now been corrected and we got a free vase out of the deal!
