Sunday, 7 October 2018

Goin' buggy

I was spending time outside a few weeks ago when I encountered a couple of unexpected guests in my yard. I guess it was my day to to enjoy what nature has to offer.


This handsome fellow was relaxing by my back door. 


I never knew cicadas were proud sponsors of McDonald's. The things you learn by walking outside!


Mr. Cicada didn't freak me out too much. The other visitor sort of did. I will let you judge for yourself...


This eight legged creature spun a web right outside of our family room window. When I first tried to sneak up to it to take a picture, it started running really fast through the web towards me. I of course abandoned any attempt at photography and ran back into the house. EEK!!
I managed to get this picture from inside the house. After chasing me off  he/she just went back to relaxing in the sun.

Please try to have a nice Sunday in spite of this post. 😉

Saturday, 6 October 2018

Happy Birthday WIshes

Sending birthday wishes to our dear friend, Manxmamma. 


It's a wine and cheese party today. 

We need wine...lots and lots of wine!



How about some smoky 3-cheese fondue with toasted garlic butter croissants?



Or some warm baked Brie with figs and walnuts... looks so yummy.



So many good things to nibble on while we sit around and visit.


Not quite sure what this is... I'll let you go first.


These look tasty...



Flowers just for you, MM...




And we can't forget the goodies...




Here's to you, Manxmamma.

Hope you have the happiest of birthdays.





Friday, 5 October 2018

Little Mo

We are still undecided about the little kitty. I have not been able to find a home for him but my main concern is Sweet Pea. Mike found a good article online and we are going to try what they suggest and hopefully she will become calmer and less stressed out. 



Today I went to the store and got a nice new kitty bed...

Cat food...

And treats for Sweet Pea. 

$71.00.

Mike took the little guy to the vet- $150.00. He is healthy. 

My daughter Kerri who is a Crazy Cat Woman is soooo excited.

I am not excited. He is going to be a little terror! ; )) But he is very cute.

So, for now, Little Mo, has a home. Any suggestions are welcome.  TW? Queen? Anyone?

Wednesday, 3 October 2018

Heartwarming

I thought these were worthy of a smile or two.




GrannyJ ????






Thanks to Amy for her help on this post! It gave me more time to read.


Have a good day everyone 😊

Tuesday, 2 October 2018

How Are We Doing?

I want to thank Roxie for helping us make it through last week. She kept us all going with her posts.

I just wanted to hide...

Riley was very good at hiding. He hid from flies, especially if Mike was trying to swat them, and he hid from noises. He was very eccentric but I loved him to bits. He was a true alpha dog and kept all the other family dogs, and children, in their place. They all treated him with respect and made sure not to get in his way.  But he was afraid of flies... ; ))

I am like Riley- especially at times of stress.



Then there is Dublin. Dublin did not worry about anything. He woke up every morning thinking about the great fun he would have that day. Mike would throw the ball for him. He would climb up on Mike's lap. He would ask everyone he met for a pat. He would not have spent even a minute worrying about the bastards in the GOP! If Dublin were human he would have been a Buddist.





I guess we need as many coping strategies as we have in our basket to make it through these days. This week is not going to be any easier.

But with all the news that came out yesterday- I am feeling a lot more like Sweet Pea! She doesn't take shite from anyone!




Take heart, everyone.