Ohai! Iz me.....

Yah, it's been a while since I wrote a substantial post here; the reasons being at least three-fold:

1) Lent/Easter is the second busiest time of the year here at work, and the boss has kept me busy Busy BUSY!!!! Plus we're doing our 165th Anniversary (?!?) in a few weeks, which has also been busy-making... not much spare time at the office since mid - February.

2) Still recovering from recurring cold nasties, meaning as much home time sleeping as manageble; evenings spent watching TV and finishing up my Knitting Project: since mid-November, 10 handknitted hats for the Homeless Teen/GLTB shelter, three sets of handwarmers, two scarves. Also a hat & scarf set for Step-Granddaughter's birthday in January.

3) And an addition to the family: Jethro, a sweet, affectionate, lovable Chow-Mix that came home with us from the over-crowded County Animal shelter at the beginning of March. We weren't trying to keep him a secret, just wanted to be sure things would work out between him and Bel before we made any formal announcements. Jethro (named for the N.C.I.S. character) was brought to our attention by our friendly vet, who remembered our efforts (futile, unfortunately) on the behalf of a pair of elderly female Chows last summer and asked if we could help, because of the over-crowding at the shelter (Chows being notoriously slow to be adopted, as a rule). One look at that adorable face.... and Bel didn't seem to object at the time, although they've re-enacted the Tong Wars throughout the house on a nightly basis since -- pretty sure they're playing, even though it sounds horribly vicious (no bloody stumps yet!)

We aren't certain what other breed is involved in Jethro's make-up; we suspect either German Shepherd or a retriever. Definately something more than Chow, especially in the ears, tail and back legs. He's rather vocal for a Chow, and he nibbles; the vet thinks his age is under two years as he seems to be still developing his adult teeth. Plus, he developed a few bad habits while he was in the shelter, so we've had to be extra vigilant about meals and 'walkies' -- 2 am, ugh! Jethro....

It's getting better, though this morning he jumped at the mudroom's screen door and jammed it shut; had to bring him in on a leash through the front door -- Welcome to Tuesday....good thing we've got the back sliding door as well. Needless to say, he and Bel have been keeping us on our toes. When they aren't trying to chew each other's ears and tails off (it's a dominance thing: Bel thinks she's the Boss, and Jethro wants to argue the point) they're actually sort of sweet together, swapping rawhides and letting us know that the Evil Squirrels are OUTSIDE conspiring with the neighbor's cat to TAKE OVER THE WORLD, bark bark bark bark!

So, that's been life at our house for the past two months.... what's new with you?

Ohai! Iz me.....

Yah, it's been a while since I wrote a substantial post here; the reasons being at least three-fold:

1) Lent/Easter is the second busiest time of the year here at work, and the boss has kept me busy Busy BUSY!!!! Plus we're doing our 165th Anniversary (?!?) in a few weeks, which has also been busy-making... not much spare time at the office since mid - February.

2) Still recovering from recurring cold nasties, meaning as much home time sleeping as manageble; evenings spent watching TV and finishing up my Knitting Project: since mid-November, 10 handknitted hats for the Homeless Teen/GLTB shelter, three sets of handwarmers, two scarves. Also a hat & scarf set for Step-Granddaughter's birthday in January.

3) And an addition to the family: Jethro, a sweet, affectionate, lovable Chow-Mix that came home with us from the over-crowded County Animal shelter at the beginning of March. We weren't trying to keep him a secret, just wanted to be sure things would work out between him and Bel before we made any formal announcements. Jethro (named for the N.C.I.S. character) was brought to our attention by our friendly vet, who remembered our efforts (futile, unfortunately) on the behalf of a pair of elderly female Chows last summer and asked if we could help, because of the over-crowding at the shelter (Chows being notoriously slow to be adopted, as a rule). One look at that adorable face.... and Bel didn't seem to object at the time, although they've re-enacted the Tong Wars throughout the house on a nightly basis since -- pretty sure they're playing, even though it sounds horribly vicious (no bloody stumps yet!)

We aren't certain what other breed is involved in Jethro's make-up; we suspect either German Shepherd or a retriever. Definately something more than Chow, especially in the ears, tail and back legs. He's rather vocal for a Chow, and he nibbles; the vet thinks his age is under two years as he seems to be still developing his adult teeth. Plus, he developed a few bad habits while he was in the shelter, so we've had to be extra vigilant about meals and 'walkies' -- 2 am, ugh! Jethro....

It's getting better, though this morning he jumped at the mudroom's screen door and jammed it shut; had to bring him in on a leash through the front door -- Welcome to Tuesday....good thing we've got the back sliding door as well. Needless to say, he and Bel have been keeping us on our toes. When they aren't trying to chew each other's ears and tails off (it's a dominance thing: Bel thinks she's the Boss, and Jethro wants to argue the point) they're actually sort of sweet together, swapping rawhides and letting us know that the Evil Squirrels are OUTSIDE conspiring with the neighbor's cat to TAKE OVER THE WORLD, bark bark bark bark!

So, that's been life at our house for the past two months.... what's new with you?