Meet Harry.....Harry is very quiet, didn't bark once...nor did he play....he made himself at home, slept on his bed or our sofa...moved over to rest his head on my knee near to the end....He doesn't eat from a bowl, only from handfed which temp owner is working on....He loves the dog but works during the day and has to take the dog with him and leaves him in the car which he says, and I also agree, is not the right thing to do....His girlfriend does not live with him but she took over the dog as the now departed owners daughter and family dont want the dog, but she herself can't have the dog as she has 4 cats of her own, and even if she did live on our site, cats aren't allowed, only dogs...Temp male owner is such a nice and honest to the point man, he spent some time with us, we talked at length....I can see he only wants the best for Harry...he wants Harry to go to the right home and is in no hurry to part with him, plus he still has his work cut out as Harry does not eat from a bowl but has been hand fed in the past....Harry was as good as gold, never barked once, slept a lot both in his bed and on the corner of our sofa...then near to the end of the day he turned towards my lap, rested and lay'ed his head on my knee, part lifted his tiny poor for a belly rub, which temp owner told me he was after.....We are having him again tomorrow, similar hours but hand on heart I am uncertain as to whether this is the right dog for me....His temp owner assures me he isn't prepared to have him put down, unlike his departed owner's daughter would have done if she had her way.....


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Callie--Glad to know all is OK at your house.  I hope we hear from Lloyd and Shirley. 

Joy--You are lucky to have 3 sons living so close.  My three children would help me out, BUT 2 live a 10 hour drive away and the other a 2 day drive away.

Gloria--It doesn't sound like your yearly inspection is very extensive.  It could be that flash drive never shows up.

Vanilla-Jackie--Harry is absolutely adorable.  Except for having to hand feed him, I think he's perfect.  You're so good with dogs I bet you could break him quickly of that habit.

JOAN...
...we think something may have happened to him in the past, he had a previous owner ( before his elderly lady owner who has just passed away, even though she hand fed him, ) that temp owner and girlfriend know nothing about...When he is being hand fed or I tilt the saucer of food, he kindof puts a tiny bit in his mouth then backs away, like he is frightened...but he did on the third or fourth attempt stay and lick from the saucer but I only tried him on a spoonful of dog food just to see if I could get him used to eating with Toby at the same time....Temp owners suggestion for tomorrow is so that we can feed him, owner has taken him now so he can feed him...

Jackie, he is darling!  So sad to see evidence of mistreatment in a precious doggie's previous life.  My son/dil took in the brother of a puppy they had gotten because, other than to be taken outside for a brief potty call, he spent all of his time in a carrier/cage.  It took a long time for him to trust that he could run about and play.  He is still the more clingy of the two.

Strange thing, Harry knew when his temp owner was here to collect him, although he doesn't seem a dog to show excitement but, he didn't seem very eager to get up from the sofa and go home with him, even though the couple of times owner had left him during the day, he seemed like he was looking for him wondering where he had gone.... so maybe he had gotten quite  comfortable with us...

I also dont think he has been taught commands, he doesn't understand the word " sit " hasn't been taught that...and unlike my late three dogs, doesn't come running when I called out, or shouted out " dinner..." but he does understand and responds to his name...

Vanilla-Jackie--It does sound like Harry was somehow mistreated with the original owner.  I'd be willing to bet after a couple more times with you he won't have to be hand fed.

Callie--We once had a dog who came scratching at our door during a terrible storm.  The poor thing was trembling and filthy from the mud of the storm.  I wanted to bathe her and feed her, but for the first couple days she wouldn't let us touch her.  Finally she ate and let me bathe her.  I tried to find the owner--we already had one dog--but was unsuccessful.  During her 10 years with us she never did really warm up to us--she shook at the tiniest noise.  We felt she'd been mistreated and dropped off.

Good Morning dear hearts, I had to take a pain pill at 2 a.m. and it helped. slept until nearly 7. Showered, dressed and went down for a fresh leg bandage. The wound is healing, but goodness it takes forever, due to the P.A.D.

Don, I am so glad you have arrived safely in Israel. I am confident Bubble will soon be feeling very well with you there to help her heal.

I will be so happy when our Gloria is back positing again. Things are just not the same with one member of our "family" missing.

THERE SHE IS !!! Hi, Gloria dear.....so good to see your face, now I will read your message, as you catch up with ours.

Janie, we will wait for you, with prayers your concerns will be healed. Hugs !!

Guess what ! I suddenly got so tired I had to go lay down and then fell asleep. This body is just full of surprises. When I finally woke up I felt it was time for a walk, so now that is done and it is time to go downstairs and have lunch, and after I eat, I'll bet you that sleep wll be required again. Life is great !!!!!

Hal, how is the new bathroom progressing ? I'm sure you will like it.

We are having a nice sun shiny day in Stanton. Refreshing after our few days of rain.

Time to go down for lunch. See you later. June

Good afternoon friends.  Did anyone miss me? I am just home from the hospital, I went in last Friday, as I had pneumonia again and another heat attack. I will have a nurse come in 3 times a week. They wanted me to go to another hospital  near the city, but I said no. not at this age. May be I still will make 93 next month.  Also  I could have gone to a NH, My neighbors said they will watch over me. I can get around the house, if I take it slow and easy. There was a women who was suppose to be a helper, but would you believe she got sick.  I am doing fine, and here on the PC, which makes me happy to be back with all of you.
   Taffy is following me all over,

I'm happy to meet Harry (and what a timely name for him!)  I painted a portrait of one years ago and his "mother"  absolutely doted on him.  His name was Pierre' and had his top-knot hair pulled up with a child's clip to keep his hair out of his eyes & food.  Poor Harry, probably doesn't know where he belongs and who will be his forever family.  I know you would make him feel safe and loved, Jackie.

Weather says the serious ice is now 46 minutes from moving in to our area.  We didn't have any ice on the trees this morning but the driveway was shiny & slick.... I didn't go out, cats have been in & out for exercise.  Even old Lauren raced up & down & around the pool, would look to see if I was watching her & to make sure I would have the door open when she wanted back in! 

Gloria, I'm so glad your computer is working again (no thanks to the maker!)  I kind of know how it is since my RV gave me nothing but headaches the first 2 years and finally when warranty ran out & I got others (including Andy) to fix things.... they stayed fixed & I'm eager to give it another chance.  A different one could be just as much trouble.  Good luck & keep that kid on tap! 

Joy, my son started out doing the "grunt work" for a family owned mechanic shop when in high school and worked for a larger shop when going to college.  He bought a beautiful Olds "over the block" in college & in his own garage & spare time, took out the diesel engine & transmission & replaced it with standard & drove it over 200,000 miles before it flat wore out.  He married while in college so they got his wife through early by having her quit her part time job & go more hours (she graduated with Industrial Engineering degree) & got on with an aircraft plant earning enough for Andy to cut back on work & get more classes taken.  Not easy but they did it & now both of their kids also got engineering degrees. They worked so hard, but when they decided to have kids they decided she could stay home & raise the kids.  When the kids started school she volunteered so much she decided to go back to college for a teaching degree instead of refresher to go back to engineering.  She is still teaching since they want her to have that pension she worked so hard for.... and gave up so much money earning instead of staying with engineering.  They have no regrets.  You are right about the new cars being such a challenge for mechanics, son still changes oil in all of their & their kids cars..... been trying to teach the son in law how to do a lot of things, saves so much over the years.  Your son is right about the young kids not willing to work or start at the bottom.  A good mechanic is worth gold and just as hard to find.

I won't name names but you men that post in here amaze me how handy and good you are taking care of your wives.  All of you know your way around the kitchen and so thoughtful about taking care of your wife as well as being willing to eat out.  I'm proud to know you!   

Hugs to all, this ended up being another book, sorry about that... 

Callie... the ice, heavy at times is due to start in 17 minutes.  I'd better go gather up cats to come in & eat before they have to find a hidey hole... they stay put until bad weather is over & don't think they know what is in store~~  Looks like this round is serious... thanks a bunch! 

June, I've been sleeping off & on all day & even forgot to eat lunch.  I'm so glad your leg is healing and since I remember how Cas hated having to fill his pill boxes, happy they will do that for you.

Joan, these cats finally warmed up to just us, don't trust anyone else.... so you understand what a job it is that they are "one family" critters.  I don't think we allow punishment harsh enough for humans that mistreat animals ... or babies or the defenseless.  I have no mercy or sympathy for anyone that abuses anyone or anything. 

Oh, Linedancer, how awful for you.... so glad you are home and bet Taffy was really upset.  My gr-son went in again yesterday, we were all afraid he would have pneumonia but the Dr gave him 3 prescriptions & hope this will get it cured this time.  His has been going on for a long time & it angers me that doctors won't be a little more aggressive when they know something like this is going around.  Sounds like you are getting good care and know what it is like when help gets sick or doesn't show up.  I have an eye appointment Tuesday & hate to go in crowds with so many germs around.  I always wipe the cart handles off & clean my hands when I get back to my car.... people have to get out to pick up prescriptions & often have sick kids with them.  Take care!

Good morning from the Interior where we are enjoying a balmy one degree instead of the forty or fifty below forecast. Now they are saying those cold temperatures will show up on Sunday. We have literally white skies and snow flurries still, so we shall see!

Welcome back, Gloria! When I was working, I often dealt with the public and acted as a buffer between staff and public so I had to dress and act the part. The worst part was interviewing and or firing. One girl was a fundamentalist homeschooled Christian who could barely read and certainly couldn't spell, but she "knew" her bible. Unfortunately, she tried to ridicule and convert everyone she came across. When she was fired, less than two weeks in, (I wasn't the one who hired her, but ended up firing her.); after numerous complaints from just about everyone. She literally had no idea she was at fault and blamed the hotel for being anti-Christians!

However, most were as Joy's son stated. no one expected to actually work and thought gab fests were required. Although to be fair, some teenagers and early twenty-year-olds were hard workers and went looking for ways to help. One nineteen year old became a department manager and knew his department better than I knew the store! I was really sorry when he left to go to management training!

Jackie, I certainly hope Harry finds a good home soon with you or someone equally as good. He may still be finding his way after the loss of his previous owner. I have dealt with many abused animals and patience is a necessity. When Farrah spent her two months under my bed, it took time and a great deal of ignoring her before she began to trust and relax. There were times when I thought she would never respond.

Harry certainly looks like a mix, perhaps Lapso Apso?

Gloria de., I am so glad you are better and back home again! It must be so nice to get better in your own home. I bet Taffy was wondering where you went, what happened, and wants to be sure it doesn't happen again!

Shirley, I feel for you and the ice storm! I have been in two, the entire city shut down and my fall on black ice ruined my walking days from then on!

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The above is a link to a video of the ice on Lake Michigan at Grand Haven.  There are views we don't see in the usual shot.

Shirley, I just looked at the radar and that is a wide swath of "mix' headed your way.  We do get ice occasionally, but Lake Michigan does save us from a lot of bad weather.

I'm glad to see the two Glorias back.  I hate to tell Gloria Z that I have both HP computer and printer and get along fine (knock on wood).  After some time with more than one computer (all HP), I finally realized my problem was my own fault because I had not disabled the touch pad of my laptop while using a mouse.  I don't mean to imply that you are at fault for your computer problems, only that I was.  Also, my problems were vastly different than what you've had.  My oldest computer would shut down when it got too warm as the vent is on the bottom.  I also had combined W-10 and W-7 but the mouse/touch pad was the real cause of the cursor moving all over the screen.  I won't say my problems are over, but things are going along a lot better now.

Gloria D, I'm glad someone will be in to check on you.  Things do happen when we reach our age.  I swear more things have happened to me healthwise in the last ten years than happened in the previous 80.  I can walk to the mailbox across the road but not much further.  Tom does the grocery shopping and I sold my car so I no longer drive.  I spend too much time at the computer, but also watch some TV.  Kendrick keeps me company and I know he'd like more attention.

Shirley, do your cats prefer to be outside in bad weather in their hiding places instead of being in a dry house?  I let Kendrick on the deck and he tiptoes around the edge of the deck where there is no snow.  But he is a housecat, indoor variety, and I know there is a big difference from a feral cat.

This is close to being a book, so - see you all later.

Mary Ann

An old friend of mine from TA and also Facebook recently posted this on Pinterest.

"To keep algae growth from your bird bath drop some pre-1982 copper pennies in. I have what I would call a normal size bird bath & I use 7 pennies. The reason for the pennies being pre-1982 is that before that year, the pennies contained copper, a natural algicide."

June, they start next Wednesday and suppose to take just two days to complete the job.  So the boss says.

Jackie, I looked at Harry's eyes and see fear.  When you were taking the picture he/she was looking at you from the top of her eyes in a what I perceive as a fearful manner.  Maybe just me.  Beautiful animal and I think you would make an ideal home for it.  Harry just has never had a home he could depend on.

Gloria, I hope you keep that machine working.  I would still let them know how you feel and at the highest level you can get to.  When I see problems like yours I wish I was a rich man and could take out full page ads to let the world know all the problems and lack of attention given to them.

Shirley, my stepmom and dad had a feral tom cat that they had for years.  It showed up at their place on the lake, where they lived for a number of years, and she also had a Siamese cat which wasn't very friendly to anyone but her and dad.  If I stayed there for a few days they would finally come out of their hiding places and greet me.  Stepmom had them broken to a leash.  They, like you, stayed on the road quite a bit and in RV parks.  But even back home she kept them on long leashes in the back yard when she let them out.  They also had a dog, Spot, I think they had it for at least 150 years.....just kiddin, but it seemed like forever, poor thing got so sensitive to being touched that it would cry out when petted.  I found out the hard way, came for a visit and reached down and petted Spot and you would have thought I hit it with a stick or something they way it yelped. 

GloriaD,  not good to have pneumonia plus a heart attack.  I look forward to celebrating your 93rd birthday next month.

Shirley, the "freeze line" running northeast to southwest across Oklahoma has moved back and forth so much that the weather service can't keep up with who will have plain old rain, freezing rain or ice!
One weatherman this morning spent quite a bit of time "explaining" how much more ice could be expected if it's 27º than if it's 31º.  That's getting real picky since they're both below freezing!
The prediction for tomorrow is "in the 40's" and 52º on Monday.   

I agree with your comment that men that post in here amaze me how handy and good you are taking care of your wives.  All of you know your way around the kitchen and so thoughtful about taking care of your wife as well as being willing to eat out.  I'm also proud to know them.   

BTW. June - I think I've forgotten to say how glad I am that you've decided to keep on having your meds brought to you.  That should relieve you of one thing to keep up with so you can spend more time thinking about fun things to do.   Hugs to you, dear friend.


My veggie soup and cornbread were very good at lunch.  Recipe made 6 muffins and I can report that more than half of them went into the freezer (not saying how many more....   )

I also have an HD computer and printer (new one of those) and like both very much.  However, I've been fussing with my computer most of the afternoon - trying to straighten out some updates, downloads and security warnings.  All is well - but my entire opening screen has been redone and rearranged.  Hate it when I have to put the icons back where I want them instead of where the computer thinks they ought to be!   

Guess I'll go look out the window and see what's happened since the last time I looked.

June--Sorry you had to get up in the middle of the night for a pain pill.

Linedancer--Yes, I missed you.  I am sorry you were in the hospital but that's the best place for you when you have pneumonia and had a stroke.  I'm glad to hear a nurse will be checking on you.

Shirley--Anyone who abuses a critter belongs behind bars, IMO.

Angelface--Some people don't realize they should keep their personal business to themselves when they are at work.  Thanks for the info, but I don't have a birdbath.

Mary Ann--Thanks for the link.  I will go there when I am done with this post.

halkel--They must be speedy  workers.

Callie--I don't like when my icons get rearranged either.

The thing people don't realize, especially nowadays is your place of employment is not your family. Your position relies on what you can do for them and not what they can do for you. So many folks of all ages never learned this. I remember one girl who was terrific! She would be on break or lunch and someone would get going on some topic. She would put her head in her hands and loudly state, "Just stop talking!" It always shut the person up, at least for awhile!

Weather update:   Just turned on the ABC National News.  Shirley is getting hit hard with ice!
There were pictures of problems in Oklahoma - but they weren't in the OKC metro area.  Weather map still shows icy conditions moving southwest to northeast across western Oklahoma at least 30 or more miles west of OKC.  That will miss us.
We may get rain overnight that will freeze on the roads tomorrow morning but it should thaw by afternoon.

Those in the path of this mess please stay warm and safe.

Larry, yes Estherville is west of me, great NASCAR track there- to which I have not seen yet as the noise of the races don't agree with me

Believe they have been getting the blunt of the bad ugly stuff as we get it bad enough but seems much has stayed west of us ~

Have a great one .

Mycheal

Hello everyone,just a line to let you all know,I am feeling a bit better and may live to bother you all again.not good at all yet. still have ace and pains and sore throught .

  Lloyd

we have ice here also but not bad like west and north of us. Nancy thought she could not live with out her paper so went to mailbox to get it, but they never delivered one today and mon. being holiday don't know how she will live. me I can live without the depressing news.

Lloyd

Hey, Callie, I can testify to the ice now..... put on boots & ran out to take the rain gauge down.... it's probably already cracked (I have another just like it with a like boo-boo  )..... did have a little water in from the shower this afternoon but the outside was coated with ice so I sat it in the wash basin in the utility bathroom.... it can drip all it wants in there.  Kind of yucky out. 

Better go let the cats back in, they all wanted to have a look.  They are funny, even old LaurenKat will go out just to see if I will let them, just like kids. I take care of them but they are free spirits and only time they are totally confined is in the RV... I don't want to have to search for them because they will hide if any other human is in the area. 

Hal, we tried every leash design pet stores had to offer and Cas even ordered one from Australia but Lauren could wiggle out of anything, smart, too, and knew that it was easiest if she darted around a shrub to put tension on the leash... then she could back out of it.  Her head is very tiny and her shoulders are double jointed, must be since it looks like she can pull them out of their sockets to slip out of the harness.  The time she got out in the State Park near Jefferson City (MO) we found her harness & leash in a tree but no sign of her. 

She stayed out all night and I stepped out of the Rialta every 15 minutes the whole night, to let her know we were still there.  Heard an own hoot all night & was afraid it would consider her a juicy meal.  She showed up when Cas went out at dawn to call her.  He came back in clutching her like a baby.  She was happy as could be, told us good morning & went right to the door to go back out!  Cas was distraught and didn't sleep a wink all night, she really was his baby at that time.  We never tried to harness her again & never bought big ones for the other 2....   By the way, what made Spot so touchy? 

We had a Siamese cat across the street from us when we got the baby German Shepherd (at 4 weeks).  That darn cat would hide behind any bush near the street and run out & pounce on the pup on a leash.  I would chase it off & knew the day would come when the dog would outgrow that cat.  Sure enough, when she realized she was bigger & the cat quit jumping on her, every time she got loose she would go sit on the Siamese cat's porch & face the door... " wanna come out & play?....." 

Better go let cats in, finish my chicken noodle soup (Campbell's), check how much ice so far and take that Sat night shower & wash hair in case we lose power.  Not an easy job in candle light.  I think I remember how to get in here with my phone ... just got to turn it on.   

Mary Ann, that was amazing video of the ice! 

Patricia, remind me again next spring about the copper pennies because my big clam shell birdbath gets algae bad, it sits on the ground & even the ducks used to claim it & birds line up to use. Right now it stands on end so it doesn't crack.  I have cake pan size ones I made out of concrete that I put water in during the winter.  They don't hold a lot of water & so far haven't cracked when the water freezes.

Hi, Lloyd, glad you are feeling better.  I quit taking the paper after Cas died, all I read was the obits & can read them online.  He read every line.  I also quit cable TV after he died, he watched sports & those all news talk shows.  I like what I get on antenna much better.  You take care. 

Okay, shut up, Shirley!!!  Hugs to all, enjoy tomorrow where ever you are!

Remember my losing a hearing aid and having it found after several days?  Well, I have another hearing aid problem and this won't be so easy to fix.  The tiny plastic wire that relays sound to the inner ear has a break in it.   I think the entire hearing aid will need to be replaced - and it's three years beyond the warranty.   

I have fallen so far behind in posts..sleep takes up a great deal of the day now, I may have to "change my way of Livin' and if that aint enough, I'll even have to change the way, I strut my stuff....." that is a song, but my uTube is not working so I can't find the title...darn.

Never the less....I do keep missing posts or losing them or something.

Jackie, I do hope you will take in Harry. He needs the security you could offer him. I concur with Hal, that he has the look of fear in his eyes. Poor thing, my heart goes out to him.

Gloria de, I hope and pray you get to that 93 year mark and way beyond...your friendship means so much to me. Now that I am in my 92nd. year, I too am hoping to have the 93rd. We are in God's hands of course, and our days here are up to Him.We can rest in the knowledge that we have great things to look forward to on the path to Heaven.

Had a nice call from my Gary. It feels so good to have them back home from Idaho and only 15 minutes away. He plans to get me a couple more cases of  Ensure this week, and whatever else I need, he will take care of. He is comfortable with my decision to have my meds delivered rather than do it myself, and that makes me happy.

I am not at all hungry but we have to eat, and I have lots of goodies in the fridge, so I will go see what appeals. Enjoy your evening dear hearts.

Hi everyone. I decided to read the postings and write tonight rather than in the morning as I never have much time on Sunday morning.  Pat said tonight she plans on going to church with me tomorrow so I will go to Sunday School and then come home and get her for church.  It has been several weeks again since she attended.  I had another busy day.  I did get the meals delivered at noon for the Project Warm folks and then went on to Walmart to return the printer that would not work with my wi-fi.  I came home and had lunch and napped for awhile.  Then I went to Office Depot and got an Epson printer for Pat.  I will install it in the morning.  I don't think I have ever had an Epson printer.  This afternoon I watched the Atlanta Falcons beat the Seattle Seahawks and am now watching the Houston/New England game.

Joy, like you I do tire easily but if I can sit down for five or ten minutes I will be able to get up and continue.  Today has been a much better day and I haven't had that exhausted feeling that wouldn't go away as I did yesterday.  I assure you I am no Energizer Bunny.  I also often rest at my computer desk in my office.  Over 50 bays for service would be a huge job.  There is a much different mindset about jobs now than when we were in the work force. 

Hello Jeanne Lee'
relax all the components and individual parts can be replaced. some just plug in others have to be super glued in. do not know about the cost to you but if you have home owners insurance,but cost may not be too high maybe can afford out of pocket. I have had every piece of my aids replaced or glued back together. just relax and turn your other ear to sound until Tuesday and go to ear place and tell them to be easy on you you are on fixed income. If that dont work send your broke aid to me and I will take good parts off of mine and fix yours and send it back to you and take myen to V A and tell them to fix it.
either way it is not as bad as you think or go to your preacher and cry hard times bet he can get it fiixed. or send me just a short of the tube and tell me about how long it needs to be. I will send you a new one, all you will have to do is put it in or have someone do it for you.

''Lloyd

tidisie, if I remember correctly, it was rhetiusm and just plain old age

Supper is eaten and I feel stuffed. Perhaps another walk in the hallways is in order. I need to write a check for Church tomorrow, so I had better do it now before I forget. 

Check is written, walk is done, so it is time to say goodnight and get ready for bed. God Bless you all. I love you. June

I dont believe Harry was mistreated with his previous owner, the 80 plus year old lady who has just passed away from cancer but more doted and pampered on, she hand fed him, but whether that was just her doing or whether that came from his previous owner also, we dont know....He comes from a large and wealthy home but were told the home was kept in a mess as the lady also had rabbits and guinea pigs and straw inside her home.....maybe the lady was a bit on the eccentric side...I might find out more as and when I meet up with temp owners female partner ( friend of the ladies daughter, the one who wants the dog put down, ) she couldn't get over here this weekend, told I may get to meet her some time in the week......

A new week for Soda Shoppe begins HERE.