Long weekend for us all

Having Spirit with us has been making for a long weekend. Buddy is trying to get along with him, but Tino - who is a gentle Sheltie - is having a problem. I think a lot of it has to do with Tino's bad eyesight and part is that Spirit makes two and a half of Tino. Buddy doesn't like it when Tino is upset. What he doesn't like is when Spirit puts a paw on him. Buddy is definitly alpha male and no one is going to dominate him. He also doesn't like it when Tino is upset because he protects Tino. At least he thinks he does. Being a Lhasa he is quite protective of his humans and his younger brother. Spirit is still a pup at barely a year and a half. Buddy is thirteen and Tino is nine, so they don't want to play the way Spirit does. I'm concerned about handling him. For the most part Bob has been, but I tried once to let him in and out and he nearly knocked me over both times. It is so strange when I am at my computer and he comes over to me and he can rest his head on my desk! He wants attention and he loves to be fussed over. He also likes to play, which is going to be good for Bob.

Last night I was on Maxine with Buddy on his leash. Bob had both Tino and Spirit on their leashes and we took a walk. It was very pleasant and most people we made contact with liked Spirit. All of the dogs get fussed over because they are well behaved. The thing is, we are with them. I wouldn't want to be someone who tried to get into our house or truck if we weren't there.

Sad news yesterday - the little scrapbook store we found a few weeks ago is going out of business. Everything is 1/2 off. I bought some paper and a paper rack. I told her I felt I was taking advantage of her misfortune. But she didn't seem to feel that way at all. It's too bad she couldn't wait for a few months because the snowbirds are just now starting to come back and things would most likely pick up for her. But I think she is tired. She isn't really able to put the time into that she would like and that's a problem. Paying someone to run it for her eats all the profits. I wish I could have bought her out. Now how cool would it have been to have a scrap store - if even a tiny one like this one?

Both of our football teams have bys this week. There was a special on the Florida - Georgia rivalry though. I watched it and really enjoyed. They start with the 1942 game and worked up to 2000. That big game is next weekend on my birthday! YEAH!! That will be a good way to celebrate! That and go to Michaels if I can talk Bob into it. :) Would you believe most things in this area are planned around this game? The entire weekend is considered to be the world's largest cocktail party. Boats line the river outside the stadium and everyone parties. It starts on Wednesday and goes to Sunday. My sorority has an autumn meeting and always have to plan it for either the weekend before or after the game so they will have a good attendance. Otherwise, everyone is involved in game activities. We like football and the Gators are our team - but we aren't that nuts over it!! lol!!

Well for now I must go.......see all ya'll later.
Ang

Just another day in paradise

It is a lovely day again today. It is cooler without being cold. I'm loving it!! Yesterday I took Maxine for a ride then sat in the car port reading. There was such a nice breeze and I was sheltered from the sun (Have to be careful not to get sun poisoning again). Buddy and Tino were on the screened in front porch enjoying the air. All and all it was a wonderful day. I was able to get some shots of the raintrees in the area. I love those trees and wished we had one. Mom was actually thinking of getting one when she had her stroke. When I had the landscaping done, the lady didn't have any, so I got a lagustrim (sp?). It's nice, but not nearly as nice as the raintree. This time of year the tops turn golden and red. So, so lovely! :)

With all this beautiful weather it's difficult to believe Wilma is brewing in the Carribian and may affect us by this next weekend. With Bob working and me scheduled for dental work next week, there is no way we'll be able to evac very far if she decides to come our way. We'll have to be in a wait and see mode. This season still has about 6 weeks left to it. *sigh* If Wilma turns towards the gulf coast, I don't know how those people can deal with another direct hit.

Bob called from work this morning to tell me he forgot his lunch and asked me to make a big sign for next to his coffee pot. He's such a ham! :) Tomorrow is jean day for him, but he forgot to tell me until this AM, so I got his jeans into the wash ASAP. Yes, he only has one pair good enough for work. They aren't allowed to wear them except about once a month. The rest of the time he wears dress slacks. Even with their jeans, they must wear a nice shirt. He picked out some new ones on his own several weeks ago and I love them. They are silk and cotton and do up so very nicely. They weren't even that expensive at the outlet store.

I guess we're going to "baby sit" Spirit starting this week. I'm concerned about how I'll be able to handle him while Bob's at work. He's a very loving dog, but so huge! He has one blue eye and one brown one that has a small dot of blue in it. I understand this is fairly common for huskies.

Great news - for us anyway! IHop is coming to our county seat! We both love their breakfasts and are looking forward to having it in the area. Now if we could get a few other restaurants!! lol!! My personal choices would be Steak n Shake, TGIFridays, Ruby Tuesdays, Olive Garden, Bennigans, and Outback. We have a fantastic seafood one here already. And we have Chili's. We have Sonic and I love my cherry limeade. :) Bob likes Sonny's. Actually, so does Dave. We HAVE to go there every time he's here for a visit. We also go to St Augustine for a seafood meal when we see the Nights of Light. I love St Augustine and am thankful that we live so close.

They are showing some fantastic diamonds by Harry Winston that are going up for auction. There is a blue diamond that is sooooooooo beautiful. It has a beautiful price, too. I think the least expensive item is $500K! I'd be afraid to wear any of it!

Well, I'm off to do some more laundry.

Once in awhile........

Ang

Some more fun

You're a little gold key, and you unlock other
people's hearts. Your kindness and willingness
to be there for those you care about lets
people open up to you knowing they will be
accepted. People will rely on you, but be
careful not to give more than you have.


What sort of key are you and what do you unlock?
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Just for the Fun of It

You Should Get a JD (Juris Doctor)

You're logical, driven, and ruthless.You'd make a mighty fine lawyer.

WhatAdvanced Degree Should You Get?

If there is at least one person in your life whom you consider a close friend, and whom you would not have met without the internet, post this sentence in your journal.
Stolen from my good friend whom I wouldn't have met if not for the internet - V.