Go, Go, Go

Back from Mass, ran some errands, spread more leaves after breakfast, and planning on lunch with a friend. The weather is absolutely beautiful; little breeze but sunshine and cool temps. My kind of weather.

Jake brought the leaf mulcher/blower over yesterday afternoon. He showed me how to use it, in fact, had him demonstrate until all the leaves were picked up around the rocks and patio firewood rack. You have heard of being Punked---Jake was Huck Finned---the difference being---the fence was not painted---only the leaves picked up. Seriously, we did have a great visit.

Hope your day moves smoothly, stay healthy, be safe, and keep in touch.

Love, Mom

Things

You know how it goes---Off to Mass, volunteer at the rectory, and finish some stuff around the house. I am sure a project idea will jump into my head before the day is over.

Thinking of setting up something with Jake or Taylor to show me how to use their leaf mulcher--kind of a 101 leaf mulching or better yet leaf mulching for dummies session. Have lots of big leaves on the perimeters and close to the house that need mulching---just want to do it right. Mowed yesterday afternoon to mulch all the leaves in the yard.

Have all laundry done, house swept, dusted and plan to spend most of the weekend outside. Should be in the low 70's this weekend!!!! Spencer is still favoring that "wrist." Holding his medication this AM until I visit with the Vet.

Just think about staying healthy, safe, and keeping in touch.

Love, Mom

Pure and Innocent?

Does this little guy look like a con, escape artist? You bet he does----do not let the innocent look fool you. (Double click for full affect of innocence) . Took pic this AM in case he takes off again so I can carry my camera and show people the missing dog.

Leaves and Dogs

Still spreading leaves and add chasing dogs to the mix. Spencer is a "boy" about town (neighborhood actually). Know there is always a potential for him to make a break through an open gate and sure enough--I am taking the trash barrel out to the curb in the evening, did not latch the gate, stopped on my way back in to grab some sacks of leaves out of the garage to drag to back yard, saw the gate slightly ajar and only 2 dogs appeared. Began making my way down the cul-de-sac, clapping hands, calling loudly for him, and what to my wandering eyes should appear but a streak of white (not limping) dog racing to me down the street. So, our team of four has been restored, rested, and ready for another day.

Off to Mass, volunteer at rectory, meet an out of town friend for lunch, spread more leaves in the afternoon, get gas for the lawn mower so I can mow/mulch the leaves in the yard and enjoy a nice no windy outside day.

Stay healthy, be safe, and stay in touch.

Love,

Mom

Nothing new

Mass today, volunteer at rectory, rescheduling grooming for the "boys" (Spence is better but still favoring his "wrist"), and plan to spread more leaves in flower beds if the wind is not blowing. Wind blew most of yesterday causing a definite chill to the air---just down right miserable to be out in it. Talked the "boys" into taking a nap in the afternoon. Have a touch of a sinus thing going on--sure it is an infection----will call MD today for RX.

Hopefully, all of you will stay healthy, be safe, and keep in touch.

Love,

Mom

PS: Note the post label---possibly spending too much time at the rectory.

Leaves, wind, and wah

Leaves, leaves, leaves, wind, and leaves---see a theme going on here? Got 2 more truckfuls of bagged leaves from Keith an Becky---YEA! Will get them spread out today. Did only 6 bags yesterday because the wind was so strong and blew until sundown----Wah, wah, wah. Sky and moon were beautiful last night---showed Taylor and Jake a satellite going over the sky after we unloaded the last truckful of leaves. Could tell they were impressed (they were respectful, played along with me, acted interested, though jumped in the truck and took off like a rocket down the street following the sighting)---another certifiable moment with Ma. Jake is curious as to what I will do this winter to stay busy---gave him some ideas (hang out at McD's in AM drinking coffee or go to the neighborhood bar in the afternoon and drinks pitchers of beer)---he nixed both ideas and encouraged me to come up with some other more realistic ideas. Think I will take his sage advise.

Last night: Watched the Vikings hammer the Packers and the Yankees move closer to a series title and went to bed early. Had just gotten to enjoying sports in the last few years with the lull of snoring, the fireplace roaring, the pups all on Pops lap and then things changed. Who would think I would ever admit to missing the snoring---maybe it was the roar of snoring and the lull of the fireplace. It comes down to missing Pop---that's what it all comes down to---then add Kelli, Ken to the mix and it just gets sad.

Today is All Souls Day--plan to go to Mass, appt w/chiropractor, volunteer at rectory, spread more leaves, and try to reach Michael---he is 18 today! Happy Birthday Michael!!!!!! (Spencer has recovered---lots of cheese around his anti inflammatory medication has made him a happy but well limper---also happy to report he will be able to attend his grooming appt in AM).

As for you---work with me---stay healthy, be safe, keep it real, and stay in touch.

Love, Mom

Just Stuff

Funny how $175.00 (Vet exam, x-rays, and RX) can cure a limp. That's how it rolled yesterday. Spencer milked it for all it was worth--he has a sprained "wrist"--probably jumped or twisted it in one of his pursuits. He still has an ever so slight favoring of the "wrist" today will be on medication for 2 more days. Had to assure myself there was no broken bone--especially with the weekend. They are scheduled to be groomed on Tuesday and thought it could also be a ploy to get himself out of grooming appointment. No such luck Spence---you will be groomed!

Spent a very quiet Halloween--my costume was pj's. Munched on Halloween candy in the afternoon, went to morning and late afternoon Mass, watched TV with the "boys" in the evening, and hit the sack early after setting back all the clocks.

Plan a very quiet day. Mass this AM, possibly KOC breakfast at Church, maybe spread some more leaves, read, and basically chill out.

Hope your day is peaceful, I ask you to stay healthy, be safe, and keep in touch.

Love,

Mom