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Mum would have loved this. Wish I'd thought of this for the memorial service. I would have written things like "Stiff upper lip" and "Think of England."

Pinterest is gaying up my feed

I love Pinterest. It's my Mind Palace. Whenever I read an interesting article, I pin it so that I can reference it later if I need to. Or if Brother Atlasta sends me an email with the subject title Benadict Yummysnatch, I can pin it, thus sharing it with my millions dozens of followers.

I'm not sure when it started, but Pinterest began having "Picked for you" posts, based on what I've pinned before. So after I've pinned some brainy-type pins, I'll get some other related, brainy-type "Picked for you" type pins. Or if I've been pinning pix of cute beagles, I'll get some more pins of cute beagles. You get the idea.

Being the Erin Condren fan that I am, I recently started an Erin Condren board for all things planner-related. And then THIS showed up in my feed:

Since this illustration is under "Planner Inspirations" perhaps it's random?  I don't know. I just thought it was really funny.  

Doggie Monday

This week, I'm mixing it up; I'm starting with Reggie. Of course, if I were really mixing it up, I'd be posting something un-dog related. I'm just saying that so Mum doesn't have to. Except she will. Ha!

Here's Reggie checking out a colander that Rowan was playing with on his last vizzie:

*sniff*

A bit happier:

Here's Buddy; I watched him as he dropped his shoulder and started to roll in something:

Scritchy-scratch:

Hullo.

Reggie again:

He was rolling on his back, but I didn't manage to capture it:

RoRo Vizzie

Rowan came in and took his shoes off. He held them in his hand and said, "Auntie Haha, where can I put these UP AND OUT OF THE WAY from Buddy?"  Hahahaha  He's learned not to leave anything he values within reach of the beagle boy!

Ro was watching TV & Buddy came to join him. I think it was after Rowan started eating his snacks. Ro said, "I'll be very careful eating on your couch, Haha."  I said, "I appreciate that, Rowan. But you don't really have to be all that careful in my house. I've got 3 dogs that make a much bigger mess!" 

After he ate his snacks that he came with, he was still hungry. So I cut up some chicken for him and put it in a bowl. 

Well. 

You can imagine what happened! 

Ro: "Hey!  What happened to my chicken?"  

Me: "Did you leave the bowl where Buddy could reach it?" 

Ro: "I was just giving Reggie a piece of chicken." (Reggie was in his crate). "And then when I came back, the bowl was EMPTY!"  Then he looks at Buddy. "Buddy! You ate my chicken. [British accent] That's very NAUGHTY!" 

Me: "Does this surprise you?  What could you do differently next time?"

Ro: "I wish I had a robot dog that would stop Buddy." 

Me: "And another option would be?"

Ro: "Not to leave the bowl where Buddy can get it." 

Hahahaha  Robot dog.

Buddy, plotting and scheming.  :-)

Sun Bathing

Reggie:

Bingo:

Buddy:

Reggie again:

Thunder Storms

Bingo is so scared when she hears thunder or any loud noises; fireworks, etc. She takes refuge under my desk in the office. 

This week, she was just there without the thunder.

Here's Buddy in the meditation chair. See what he has by his feet?

A piece of a tea box he brought up with him.

Thursday afternoon we had a ferocious thunder storm--well, storms throughout the afternoon. Even Reggie was all "What's that noise?" I dosed Bingo up with Benedryl and put on her Thundershirt. Then I gave her peanut butter in her Kong to distract her:

They all got peanut butter Kongs, of course. 

Here's another shot of Buddy, doing his Snoopy pose:

On the T.U. rug:

See what he's got there? 

Another piece of cardboard.

Sunday, Buddy on a new cover on the meditation chair:

Here's Reggie peeking in:

"He looks like a black blob." 

Yes, I know. I was lazy with the flash. 

Etc.

HAPPY Monday!  :-) 

Vintage Wrapping Paper

A few weeks ago, I went to an estate sale and bought a box of wrapping paper. Some of it was really old and used, but some of it was still in its original packaging. I love this one so much:

I love the "New! Giant single sheet" labeling. The colours suggest 1970's.

Any guesses as to what occasion this wrapping paper is supposed to mark?

This:

That's right; bridal shower. Forget the hearts and wedding bells and go straight to the kitchen!

YouTube, You Think You Know Me

Was it one of those homemade candles and soap videos from a prepper channel?  Good Lord.

Doggie Monday

It's Monday morning and the air is filled with the dulcet tones of Buddy-the-Beagle's "hunting dog" bark. You know the kind. He's tracking something around the yard, nose squished into an accordion, with an occasional rapid-fire "Ah-roo-roo-roo!"

Apologies to the neighbors. *sigh*

Speaking of the back yard, we've had a lot of rain . . .

Collection of toys, etc. in preparation for the mowing that didn't happen
due to a malfunctioning blade dropper thingie. That's the technical term. 

Reggie:

Gorgeous spring day:

I dumped out the water breeding ground for mosquitoes:

But of course:

*slurp-slurp-slurp*
Because there's NO WATER to be found anywhere else!
I need a sarcasm font. 

Bingo in her spot & here's Reggie:

Soulful look for Reggie. And do you see he's molting?
They all are. [insert eye-roll from Mum]
And leaves. Lots of leaves.

View out kitchen window with Reggie & toys. Bingo in one of her other spots:

Of course when I go to get a proper photo:

Hullo.

Can you see the hint of a beagle somewhere in this jungle?

Lower right of the photo.
There he is!

Reggie chewing on a bone:

And this is their day; hanging out in the back yard:

Bingo.

Reggie:

Hullo.

*squinch* He almost looks like Bingo here, doesn't he?

Buddy with a bone:

And the bone goes in the hole:

Love those floppy ears:

*sniff*

Reggie:

This never fails to make me laugh; Buddy's tail at half-droop:

Sitting amongst the dandelions:

View out the kitchen window:

Another make-me-laugh moment with the way he's sitting:

SO CUTE!

Bingo overlooking her domain:

And also molting.

Buddy has a perpetual dirt ring around his nose.

Puppy dog eyes:

Getting sleeeeepy.

Bingo in the grass:

Again with the tail!

Like a lion on the hunt:

Bingo:

*sniff*

Buddy:

Bingo in her favourite dirt patch:

*sniff*

Inside

Here's a sneak peek at my new sofa; it's a love seat. Soft, squishy & informal. And a dark colour that will be more forgiving. You can see the colour pattern from the pillow--that's the only thing that will be exposed to doggy paws! And here's Buddy's spot when he's looking out the window:

See?

"Ah-ROO!"

What's he roo-ing at?  This:

Does his expression not say it all?

"Stupid dog."

But look at this face:

Back Outside

Reggie:

Bingo:

Hullo.

You can barely see him!

RoRo Vizzie

"OK, now let go of his neck, Rowan."

He likes to play with Buddy, but here's his favourite dog:

Bingo.

Back to Buddy:

Belly rubs!

Again with the tail:

I didn't get a good pic, but here's Ro & Bingo under the deck:

Whatchya lookin' at, Buddy?

Bingo:

Happy girl!

Love the tongue sticking out!

In the Office

So this happened:

Sharing.

Bingo on the Throw Up Rug:

A.k.a. "Regurgitation Rug" because it sounds more alliterative.

And of course this is an opportunity for belly rubs!

HAPPY Monday!  :-)