Good Morning all, the coffee is on.

I hope all the Furkids are recovering.

I bought Sue a Wii as one of her presents, I didn't know much the sports pack games could make you ache!! I also bought the Wii game Endless Ocean which about diving, must be written by a none diver as the divers hoses are all trailing and then it talks about controlling your FLIPPER movements.

Thanks Roy good work on this.
Click here to get all 3 of PegiSue entries on one page all ready to 'View and Vote'

http://www.brickfish.com/Pages/Comps/CompHome.aspx?profilename=pegisue#create

http://www.brickfish.com/Lifestyles/ArtistsChoiceRound1?tab=entries&rnk=true&gridview=false

Timmmmmy is having a go with baby clothes
http://www.brickfish.com/Pages/PhotosAlbums/PhotoView.aspx?picid=742451_23334455&=PP_VoteConfirm_363_PPIMEMAIL&isep=1&pbapi=1698251&pbvi=42417218

I voted!

Good Mroning Brian and everyone!

Wasn't on yesterday too much... we had my side over for our Christmas event!!! Lots of fun!!!

Is beer a breakfast beverage if you worked all night?

Good morning Brian, Eileen and all to follow.
I voted.
Brian, sounds like you all are having too much fun with the WII.
Eileen, hope to see more of you today. Glad your family was over yesterday. I know you took pictures.

I am kitty & fish sitting this weekend, so I left the house earlier than normal to take care of my 5 charges before going to class. The four cats are a hoot to play with.

Yes it is, Smack. Go for it!

When I get back from class and kitties I plan on futzing around with my dive gear.
What is the best way to store my backplate system and my regulators? Right now they are on their hanger and the backplate system is assembled. One of my friends takes her system apart.
Any suggestions opinions?

Anyway, this is where I found my cat yesterday. Up in a closet sitting on my reg bag.


See ya'll later.

Kitty is cute...where does she think she's going up there???

Good Morning all....Happy Sunday!

I voted..for PS and Timmmy...

It's icky, rainy and warm in the Poconos today....again....

Morning all! It's cold here again. LOL! The pool stopped filling around 2:00 am. I love that picture. I'm with Donna: where does she think she's going??? I voted for Timmmmy and PS.

Guess who just came for a visit? I promise, I won't do this every day. I'm just still in the "amazed" stage.

Good morning everyone!

Brian, thanks for the links. We have voted here.

Tribs, keep the critter pics coming. I am amazed as well; very cool!!!! Sorry about the pool but glad it's finished filling.

Linda, missed you yesterday!

Smack, Beer....it's what's for breakfast

Weather is warm and windy here today. Thankful for that.

Pop Tarts and beer must be an acquired taste...

Great pics Tribs You know we don't ever get sick of critter pictures.

I voted for PS and Timmmy too! Remember, today is the last day of round 1 for PS so vote early and vote often! Let's see if we can get her to number 2!!!

I agree with Linda, Smack - beer is definitely a breakfast beverage if you've worked all night. Crack one open, you've earned it. It's 5pm somewhere

Yesterday was 48 - much of the snow melted, I have an ice rink behind my barn. Today is 20 with more snow coming. Ugh... make up your mind, winter or NOT!

Gotta run - will check back later.

BOOM!!!!! Please give my belated birthday wishes to your Guy.
HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY, GUY!!!!

I totally LOVE the antique chest you found for him. Nice gift indeed.
I'm also in awe of your sunset capture!!!
I missed you while you were gone; hugs to you both.

Eileen, glad you had some great family time yesterday!

Morning, Donna.

Good Morning Everyone!!

Tribs, I love the squirrel pics!! Definitely keep them coming!!
And now that the pool is ready we can do that house exchange!!

Smack, HECK YEAH!!! Beer is ALWAYS a breakfast beverage! Now, the pop-tarts...more of an afternoon appetizer...

So, mom just called. She is beyond ready to go pick up Willy!! Don't worry, we have had beagles my whole life. My first dog was a beagle, so was Kayla's. And as far as the howling, you should hear Noel!! She howls and it is ear piercing!! I love pit bulls, but my mom has had health problems and isn't strong enough to walk a pit. Willy is just right. And a very good, trained, adult dog. It's a perfect match. So...
IT'S ALL GOOD!!!!

But thanks for the input and suggestions.

OH, thanks for the links Brian!!!
Timmmy, I got you twice today and got in 15 views so far. The viewing helps too!!

Morning, PS! Glad everything's falling into place for Willy and your Mom.
Seems like the match was perfect. Can't wait to her about his homecoming!!!!

Good morning kids.
Smack, beer is a food. Drink up!
Tribs please keep the pic's coming.

Good morning, Jerry.

What's everyone going to get into today?

I'm off to church to survey some food stuffs for Tuesdays' soup kitchen. I have to go out of town, unexpectedly, so need things in order for my absence.

Last week, I got one of those dreaded calls none of us want. My uncle (Dad's sister's hubby) died on Christmas Day sooooooooo I will be heading back to my hometown Tuesday night to be with my Dad's side of the family.

I am not close with this branch of my family tree and seeing them will be bittersweet. UGH.....I think I am now ready to embrace 2009!!!!

Hey. Back from the gym and kitty sitting. These cats are too much fun - full of play and purring so that makes taking care of them a pleasure.
Hi to all that have joined since I left. In my picture, closet kitty is looking for a way to the purrfect hiding place. Don't know where that is.

PS, Terry loves Beagles. Has never had one, but thinks they are lovable. My family had one when was little. He was a fun dog. Post pictures when you can.

Kobi. So sorry about the death in the family. Always is tough when there are issues, too.

Tribs, your pictures are always welcome. I wonder if the dark squirrel is family or a friend.

Donna, When it's icky and rainy here I crack open the craft stuff to make the time pass. Or a good book.

Becky, You and Smack can have the beer, I'll take the Pop Tart.

Chores are calling me. See you later.

Today Louise and I will hit some of the specialty shops for food stuff, pans, new cutting board, lalalalal....... Then the wine shop, BIG sale....Meat shop.........Pet shop for wild bird seed........What ever?????????

Sorry KIV, that stinks!

Hey Jerry, Pick me up a couple of fry pans while you're out. Still haven't replaced my old ones.

Hope and pray that all is well with Cynde and the pup this AM.

Thanks, guys.

Jerry, me too! No sick peeps or pups in 2009!!! 'Cause I said so
Your day sounds fun and thanks for feeding the birdies!!!

Linda, I love my hard anodized pans. Makes life easy in the kitchen. Calphalon rocks but I also have a nice anodized set from Costco that didn't break the bank.

Ok, I am off to church.
Will be baaaaack......

I have had my eye on this 12" AL-clad chef's pan for some time, but it's priced out of reach. But big sale, 50% off..... They had a sucky Christmas and must need cash? I feel there pain and I will do my part to help.

Thanks for the reminder on Cynde's pup. I'm sending healing vibes to them both now.

Speaking of healing vibes, how's PATRICK THIS MORNING?

Freddie, you back from breakfast yet?

I'm going to swing by the Church, they have FREE DONUTS!

Way to much coffffeeeeeeeeeee for this boy, man is this good stuffffffffffff. New blend for me called Volcanic Kona Coffee.. BLAST OFF!!!!!!!!!

The voices are talking to them selfs, way cool!

The monkey is back!

Think it's time to fold some paper bags?

Did you ever notice?

I can't stop crying.........

Smack yes, but not only if you drink it, if you're eating your beer, then turn down the fridge and/or the aircon my friend.

Tribs, I take it that is an albino with red eyes, I am talking bout the squirrel though - Not Smack .

Kobi sorry about your uncle, I hope Cynde's furbaby and Julia's cat are better.

It's just getting dark here and we've just finished walking the pups and time to feed them.

I had chores all day so Sue is doing the cooking. I also washed the cars todays and the shampoo suds froze - hah

Evening Brian! You just reminded me I need to wash my truck.

Send me on my way...... (to wash the truck)
This song always makes me smile!

brian
thanks for hook up to brickfish. voted for peggi and timmy.
brian- have a great night
tribs- love that albino squirrel, really intriguing. do u have any suggestions for non shedding dog? i will be looking at dog pound when ready.
DONNA- hope u have some luck getting inexpensive lodging. try for places off water. may be cheaper.
MAYBE we can have an AUCTION again and housing for a week will be offered.
pegi sue- was able to get on blackjack just waiting for a game to get started
patrick -i haven't had breakfast yet. where are uuuuuuuuuuuuu hope u are feeling better
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good morning to all and hugs for those who need them

Elaine

Thanks, I don't think Poodles shed. Other than some of the bald breeds like a Chinese Crested etc are all I know of.

Donna
you got mail about housing
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Non shedding dogs - I've been told poodles are good. I've only had big time shedders myself. Hopefully Becky will chime in on that.

Well....I have 5 more pics.

Elaine...are you looking for a non/low shedding dog or is it an allergy issue? For allergies, I've heard good things about Labradoodles and Irish Setters. If it is shedding, avoid Sherpherds and Huskies. They leave clumps big enough to be mistaken as puppies. LOL! I never realized how much Socrates shedded until he was gone. That dog (Sherherd/Husky/Rot mix) shedded more than my 6 cats put together.

I'm so happy you are going with a pound puppy. Make sure to ask the hard questions. Do they know why the dog is there? What were the problems, etc... Mitch posted on another thread that there are no bad dogs. He is right. What goes bad is when the dog does not match the personality of the owner. KARE recently rescued a Beagle on death row. He was being put down that day because the dog was a runner/climber/can't stop moving ever type of dog. No one could handle him. He had been bounced between several shelters and 3 different states. We had to Beagle-proof the facility, but now he runs all day long all over the property. Then he snores all night long. LOL! Be sure to ask the questions so you get a good pound puppy fit.

Checking in and then heading out shopping with my girls for the afternoon....

church was good....

lunch was good....

It's ALL good...right Pegi??

The sun still is NOT shining, though! Oh well1

Tribs looks like my house

Thanks Meryl! We were laughing pretty hard this morning. At one point we had 6 squirrels on the deck. The coopers hawk on the fence and then several other squirrels on our fence and on the neighbor's fence. No little birds of course. They don't like the hawk. LOL!

Morning Everyone! Moving slowly here - dang sore throat.
We're going for a walk on the beach with Ms. Rasta, then breakfast, then.... get ready for this....
COSTCO, Linens & Things (store closing sale) and Home Depot.
The rest of the day will be spent home puttering.
Santa brought Guy a new mortising attachment that needs attention. We both got a library of new books
We've got steak and lobster for dinner and I'll make that ginger curry carrot soup (Guy's favorite).

Tribs - please don't stop posting the squirrel pics. I miss those little buggers.
Linda - sounds like a fun task and good deed.
PegiSue - YIPPPPPEEE!!!! I can't wait to see Willy. I'm glad to hear that Mom will have a new family member filling her home.
KIV - thanks for the bday wishes. This has been a nice one for him. Lots of sleeping, eating, and enjoying our town.
Jerry - have fun! That's my favorite kind of shopping!

Hugs and lots of positive energy to Julia/Oscar and Cynde/Geezella. Please keep us posted.

tribs
mostly about the shedding although daughter has allergies. will ask questions. will let u know what happens when we are ready to look. thanks for the advice.
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I was hoping there would be Willy pictures by now. PEGI SUE POST SOME PICS!!!!

Meanwhile, back on the deck....

Oscar is much better today but Bob and I are exhausted. Oscar has been sleeping with us rather than me getting up every hour or so to see if he was alright. He will be sleeping in the lounge tonight in his own bed so we can stretch, particularly Bob, who is 6'4" and needs his leg room!!!

So glad Oscar is doing better! I slept on the floor with Socrates once after a surgery. I completely understand how you two feel.

Back from church. Thankfully all will be handled for soup kitchen while I am away on Tuesday! Whew, marking that off my long list of to do's.

Brian, thank you! Sounds like you had a good but busy day. Hope your pups are doing well. Can you fly over and wash our three cars; they are filthy! LOL

Tribs, thanks for the pics. I LOVE Daryl; beautiful bird. Now for the hawk? Eeeek.....they wig me out. Have heard my share of scary stories of Yorkies/smaller pups getting carried off by large hawks. Rob saw a small one last week!
They are beautiful but only at a distance

Tara, glad you're having a good day. I hear Christmas things are a good price at Costco!
I didn't make it there for Black Friday part deux They probably didn't show a profit since I didn't show LOL!

Elaine, did you get my Facebook email about Blackjack? If so, you should be good to go Hope to catch you at a table!
I read your above post; you can play anytime. You don't have to wait for anybody or a game to start. Just click the find a seat button and viola! Get out there and lose with the best of us LOL!

Julia, glad Oscar is better! This is great news.

Thanks for the vote and views everyone - I've moved into 16th place out of 740 entries ... oxoxoxoxoxo

Yay, moving on up, Timmmy!!!
I am doing my part to help
We'll, hopefully, nudge you up to first place. Although you are already number ONE to all of us!!!

thanks for the info kobi
will yell if i need more help
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Hi everyone. I'm back from my running around chores, and have a clean truck now.

Tribs, Love your pictures. Daryl is quite handsome. Love the hawk!! If I'm luck on my drive home from work I see 1 or 2 red shoulder hawks or whatever is common here along with a handful of Osprey. They make it worth the long drive. And yes, looks like Mr. Squirrel has not missed a meal.

Hi Timmy!

Timmy you should be in 15th place you have 967 and the 15 place one has 954 lets keep you up there..

Tribsey, what kind of hawk is that? I don't recognize it.

Around here, it's almost always a red tailed hawk we see; even if you think you've spotted something exotic, it always turns out to be a red tail.

I do have some sharp shinned hawks that swoop on my deck sometimes....hate them going after my big dumb doves...I can be sure of them because of their yellow legs(I think I'm sure...).

It was a Coopers Hawk. We have a lot of them around here.

I have to keep moving the bird feeders due to the Cooper Hawks. They fly so low and lurk at the feeders.

Yep! It is their bird feeder too.

The Coopers Hawk looks beautiful. Thanks for the photos! (You should see what an eagle does to a birdfeeder - whack!)

OK, Herrrrrrrrrrrrre's Willy!




He just came in the house, sniffed around with his tail wagging the whole time, made himself at home and Momma's HAPPY!! It's like he's been there forever. He goes to the door to go out, doesn't care about her cats, just ALL GOOD!!! I've never seen a dog fit in somewhere better than Willy has at Mom's. And she could not be happier. What a sweet boy!!

Yes, he is on a diet....and they will be going on walks together. I have to go over and take him for drives, he loves hangin' out the window! I drove him around the block, I figure he hasn't got to do that in a long time. Don't worry, we had his leash very tight and he couldn't get out. Just a little breeze through the ears!!

Here are the bears that Linda made for my daughter's for Christmas!!! Just adorable!! Livi's is the pink one and Kayla's is the orange.
I just love them and the girls thought they were ADORABLE!!!


Linda, I'll send you the original pic...now that I finally took it off my camera!!
YOU ARE FABULOUS!!!!

PS the bears and the dog are CUTIES!!!! Now come play black jack.

G's on his way home and I gotta throw some steaks on, not gonna be able to play tonite

BUT, aren't my momma's socks too cute????

Timmmy, got ya 2 more times and lots more views..

Happy hump day
Any word from Cynde?

Go Willy

Hi Everyone

Voted again for PegiSue & Timmy

Tribs - love seeing your ghost squirrel And Daryl is beautiful. Your kitties look like they're tolerating the best they can!

Boom - glad you enjoyed your day Dinner sounds great! Hope you're feeling better too

Cynde - hope all is well with Geezela

Julia - glad Oscar is getting better....good news

Linda - those bears are gorgeous! Beautiful work

KIV - glad you've got your soup kitchen under control. One less thing to worry about

Pegi Sue...........Willy is beautiful!!!!!!!
That first pic of him staring into your Mom's eyes is priceless. Now that's a match if I ever saw one Your Mom is a beautiful lady too I wish her the best with her Willy.

Today was a busy day. Well, first was breakfast at the cafe. Freddie was sort of working....well putting up pics on the newly painted walls. She came fully equipped with all the nails & screws you could ever need & her trusty hammer!
Took advantage of the warm weather & went for a nice long walk in the park with Millie.
Now it's back to paperwork & making dinner

Have a Great night Everyone
Hugs to All

PS, I LOVE Willy!!!! I can just barely make out the smile on you Mom's face
Did you guys leave there shouting Free Willy?!?!? lol
He's adorable. I am glad he's in a loving home with your Mom. He'll be a great companion for her I am sure.

Cynde was playing blackjack over on b*teme.com LOL!
They are on the way to Dick & Grace's.
She said that Geezela is doing OK. Will hopefully have a full culture report tomorrow from their vet. All paws are crossed here that she gets good news!

PS, we missed you at the players table!!! Join us soon

Pegi...I just LOVE Willy!!

Hugs back to you Judy! Sounds like a great day up your way.
It ended up a bit windy here today but got up to 65 degrees! I'm thinking everyone will be sick next week with all this yo yo weather.

I have to find something to wear to the funeral. Don't think I can get away with my work attire of jogging pants and flip flops?!

KIV, would you please go over to biteme.com and ask Grasssnooper to post as to how she and the pup are doing.

God she can be such a HOT FLASH at times!

Hi Jerry KIV said that Cynde said the doggie was doing OK..

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LOL....she not be there right now.
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Hopefully she'll peek in here when they get back home though.
You should really join us over there sometime, Jerry! The fun is off the charts LOL!

Speaking of hot flashes.....I'm just kidding LOL!

Oopsie.....yes I wanna hear about this pan shopping adventure!!!!

sure he pops in here for a fleeting second and then leaves us high and dry.. That Jerry!!!

LOL....um yea!!! I was waiting and waiting and then.....nada

he knows that we need to hear all about the "stuff" he bought!!! where is he ?? he isn't on IM so I can't holler at him over there..

Two pans, and a new high end food store opened. They stock everything under the sun, and charge you for it. Foie Gras by pound. Yes I bought some. We walked out with two small bags. $259.00
Sliced dry aged beef, smoked duck brest,10 year old aged cheese, BV from 1959. Dray aged tenerloin, $24.99 per pound. This store is going to be my hell on earth.

Hi FREDDIE!

Good evening all! Pan shopping? Hmmmm....

We have no water - at all. Total bummer. The kitchen sink had one of those annoying Amway filters on it when we bought the house. We never used it as it was connected to a separate spiket for cold water. Well....it started leaking. Wes tried to patch the leak. That didn't work. So it needed to be disconnected. Of course, the people who had the house before us did nothing correctly so we had to saw off the pipe and attach a new proper fitting. The pipe wouldn't sweat properly, or rather Wes couldn't sweat it. Here is the kicker...there is no shut off to the sink. We had to turn off the water to the house. I so hope the plumber can come tomorrow.

How about some more critter pics to make me smile?

Wow Jerry! Those were sure expensive small bags.

Well How about a picture of my son. Here is Kaiser

Kaiser is absolutely gorgeous!!!!

Tribs - have Wes pack the pipe with white bread dough (no crust) as far back as he can get it - then try to sweat it again - the dough keeps the dripping water back long enough for the pipe to get hot enough. When you turn the water back on the pressure with clear the bread plug.

Freddie, I need your help right now.

OMG. I just popped back in from dinner and TV to see WILLY!! PS, I love the first picture of your Mom and Willy - the look of love at first sight!!!!
And thanks for the bears picture. What a dolt I am for deleting my pictures of them in the camera before I downloaded them. DUHHHHHH. Glad the girls liked them.



Back to watching Largo.

Hey Mitch! Nice looking kid - Kaiser.

So while I was leaving PetsMart I found the cutest little 10 week old English Bull Dog. All white with a few tiny black spots and would match Ashlee. She was CUTE, but someone owned her.

Oh My...I love Kaiser!!!!!!!!

He is the sweetest most hyperactive troublemaker you will ever see!

kaiser is very hansom
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can anyone answer my question on weather. going mid march is rainy season over?

willy and ur mom look like they're in love. great choice

Mitch, VERY handsome son you have I love his wreath! He so doesn't look like trouble, Dad!!!
Weimeriners are such sweet pups!!!
Thanks for sharing pics of him.

Tribs, sorry about all the troubles. I hope that you are back in action tomorrow!!!

Jerry, NICE outing you had today! That place sounds really nice.

Linda, Rob and I went to see a litter of white English Bulldogs one time, years ago. They were the cutest darn things I've seen. Momma bulldog was a big gal and she almost bowled me over though and the pups were running all over their living room....OMG they were cuties LOL!

Elaine - I have read rainy season is October to March with heavier rains Nov. to Jan.


I have been twice in Sept. and we got some tropical storm related rains.

They are usually over quickly.

where does Kaiser live, Mitch....is he keeping the hearth warm for you stateside?

He's beautiful, but he doesn't look all that happy about the wreath thing...

PegiSue, I cannot believe the look Willy and your mom are sharing!

He is at home in Alabama waiting on daddy to come home. Im sure he was not happy about the wreath thing. I am amazed he was able to be still long enough for pictures
KIV he is too smart for his own good uses it for trouble. Its cute though

LOL....he just has you very well trained. Good doggie

I know you'll be glad to hug him when you get home!!! They are such a joy.

They are a smart breed, and they have a sense of entitlement, don't they? I know a couple, and they are characters.

Thanks Freddie.


What a fun day.

Sorry Grassdipper is plating on biteme.com that we cam't find out how she is feeling. HIT ME!

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Nitey Nite. Off to the book..."Tested by War: Abraham Lincoln as Commander in Chief".

I have a crush on Lincoln at the moment. One of my book buddies is "doing" Thomas Jefferson...

LOL, CB Goodnight! Enjoy the book.

I better call it a weekend myself. Monday is coming fast and it is a work day...UGH!
Hope I can muster the gumption to go in there and gir r done this week! The long weekend spoiled me.

Hugs to everyone!
See you tomorrow...........

(Message edited by ayorkiemom on December 28, 2008)

I just did my evening round of voting. Timmmy you are in 14th place now. PS is still in third. We need to get her to second.

Thanks for the advice on the pipe, but I think he is done. The wall is charred. I've got to laugh at all of this because it is just too sad not to be funny. My one paranoia is water inside the house and everything that could leak has been leaking over the past 6 months. I will be a much stronger person when we get past all of this. Can't sweat the small stuff, nor the pipes. LOL!

No clue as to why I capitalized third. Must be bed time. Good night!

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I don't want to work tomorrow...I want to be on "Christmas Vacation"!!!!!!!!!!