Wednesday, November 4, 2009

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

4 comments:

Kat said...

It's just as I thought . . . he's not hurt, he just wants treats at the vet and cheese wrapped drugs!

How's the watch-set-fest coming? I'll open the directions later today and see if I can do a "Men Who Stare At Sheep" thing to get them reset.

Vicki said...

Goats.... "The men who stare at goats" Kat you have to get it right for it to work properly.. Look how successfully it worked for Spence. Of course with his escape , I may have done it too well.

Kat said...

Should have been "The Woman Who Stares At Sheep", Spence definitely looks more sheeply than goatly.

But good job on effecting his escape.

Just Ma said...

Spencer is a real con dog---of course I am gullible and altruistic enough to believe he would stay in the back yard with the gate ajar. Remarkable recovery. Do the staring at goat thing the @$%^(*(&&*%#% watch instructions are not clear. No hurry---I seem to run a lttle fast anyway so the watches are about at my speed right now---about a step (or an hour) ahead of a fit.