Merry Christmas Eve everyone! This will be my Harry's very first Christmas and the first Christmas without Oliver...
In the paper the other day they were talking about Christmas presents that we just had to have for Christmas or we would jussssst die. the writer mentioned when he was a child there was a "Johnny Reb Canon" that he had to have. He did get one, and of course it went the way of all the favorite toys of our childhood, gone and no one seems to know where. He went on line and found one for a horridly high price. This got me thinking about the toy I always wanted, a Chatty Cathy doll. When I was growing up we didn't have a lot of money, not that I knew it back then. Of all the things I asked for and was lucky enough to get, Chatty Cathy always eluded me, that and an Easy Bake Oven. Credit to my Mom through she always let me bake with her and I even had my own little set of kids baking pans and what not, who needed a teenie tiny oven when I had the real one to use. And I turned out the best cakes ever, there were even little boxes of icing that you could get.
Anyway back to Cathy, no matter how many times I asked for one the answer was always the same, we can't afford it,or it is too much money, which I am sure back in the early sixties it had a dear price tag. But I did get a Chatty Cathy coloring book and I was almost in seventh heaven. I loved my coloring books.
Well this article got me thinking about the doll, so I went on Ebay to have a look see if they were still around, and low and behold there was Miss Cathy in all her Chatty glory! What was I thinking, it is the most ugliest doll I have ever seen, she wasn't even cute, let alone pretty. Was the charm that she could talk by pulling a string.....had to be. Were our standards of good looking low when we where children, or didn't we care. I suspect we didn't care. But wasn't Barbie the most beautiful of all... Don't get me started on an Easy Bake Oven, not even looking that one up.
Harry is getting a stocking tomorrow full of goodies, he doesn't suspect a thing, even through he was born in October, he spent the first four months of his little life on the streets, so this is truly his very first Christmas somewhere warm and loved.
Merry Christmas Everyone!
Monday, 24 December 2012
Tuesday, 27 November 2012
November 27, 2012
Harry and I were out and about this afternoon, just minding our own business when something caught my eye to the left, in the Victoria Golf Course on River Road, a coyote. Mind you this wasn't dusk or dawn this was 12:30 in the afternoon! He dashed in front of may car, and thank goodness I was a ways from him, however the SUV on the other side of the road was closer, this is what was racing through my mind... OK I will pullover, put on my flashers, I have a scarf that I can use as a muzzle, but no blanket. There used to be a wonderful Campers Village blanket in my car, but now it is in pieces scattered through out the back seat, thanks to a certain puppy who shall remain nameless, anyway back to my brain going a hundred miles an hour. Ok muzzle done, I am wearing a faux shearling fleece, I can wrap the coyote in that, (fashion goes out the window when it comes to animals in distress) I have a cage in the back of my car along with heavy work gloves....don't ask, I volunteer for Wildlife Rehab...all I have to worry about is not getting run over...and then I can go to the emergency vet, oh rats what about Harry, he can ride up front with me for the length of time it takes to get to the vet. There I have a plan in action. The coyote thankfully made it across both lanes of traffic without losing a hair, but I was ready.
My spouse says I can't save every animal in the world, my answer to him is "yes I can or at least try!"
I just saw the some idiot left a 10 month old puppy in a car for three days, no food no water and it has been -17 at night these past couple of nights. When police responded he came out and said he didn't do anything wrong, the dog had shelter! All I can say is he is lucky I didn't find the poor puppy.....thankfully he is now some where warm and safe, the puppy, not the piece of scum that left him there, he can rot in hell with Michael Vick. What are you thinking, oh pardon me, you weren't. Would you leave your child in a car for three days, yes you probably would....... These are the same people that turn out pets because they are "too old". However Karma is a wonderful thing and it will find you eventually.
Thus ends my rant for the day. As I am writing this Harry is curled up safe and sound on my bed snoring his little heart out, just where he should be!
My spouse says I can't save every animal in the world, my answer to him is "yes I can or at least try!"
I just saw the some idiot left a 10 month old puppy in a car for three days, no food no water and it has been -17 at night these past couple of nights. When police responded he came out and said he didn't do anything wrong, the dog had shelter! All I can say is he is lucky I didn't find the poor puppy.....thankfully he is now some where warm and safe, the puppy, not the piece of scum that left him there, he can rot in hell with Michael Vick. What are you thinking, oh pardon me, you weren't. Would you leave your child in a car for three days, yes you probably would....... These are the same people that turn out pets because they are "too old". However Karma is a wonderful thing and it will find you eventually.
Thus ends my rant for the day. As I am writing this Harry is curled up safe and sound on my bed snoring his little heart out, just where he should be!
Monday, 19 November 2012
November 19, 2012
I can't believe my last post was in October. When I started this blog I wanted it be a weekly thing, funny how stuff gets in the way.
So Harry and I are enjoying a nice off leash walk the other day and we run into a family, probably grandparents enjoying their grandchild. Keep in mind we are in the off leash area, so this little family out for a nice walk, is pulling their grandchild in a sled, remember still off leash, well Harry does what every dog presented with a eye level child, but runs up, nicely, and wants to get to know the child, perhaps a little kiss! Well the grandfather is trying to push Harry away, puppy vs old man, you can guess who might of won. He is looking at me like I am the wicked witch of the north east west and south. Memo to file, this is an off leash park, full of, of I don't know DOGS!
These people fall into the same category as people on bikes, runners and young parents with strollers ( with the Happy Meal on the tray) that come down to the off leash and are more then upset that there are dogs, but worst yet dogs off leash that seem to like to run after moving objects, or in the case of the full meal deal lick off the residue of those chubby little cheeks at just the right level....what are you thinking. Don't want dogs around go up on the people path. Then there are the exceptions, the wonderful cyclists that stop and pet all the dogs they encounter, the runners that run with their dogs and stop so the dogs can say hello and maybe have a bit of a run themselves, and the children that giggle like Tickle Me Elmo when anything on four legs approach them, big or small. Then there is the young family that actually let the dogs actually come right up the the dogs and encourage interaction with them, and if they get knocked down they just get right back up and do it all again!
And then there are the dog owners that get really miffed when my dog wants to play with their dog and maybe gets rolled but keeps coming back for more. Those that don't know dog language, rolled is when your dog is so happy to see the other dog, he actually rolls the dog on its back, nine time out of ten the dog gets up and wants more, but the humans are mortified that happened to sweet little "Muffin". Harry plays with a select few dogs including a Basset Hound, who by the way can give as good as she gets. If you didn't know these dogs you would think that they were mortal enemies they way they bare their teeth and grab fur. So thanks to Edith, Max, Lexi, Watson, Jaz and Maebell for playing with Harry and for their parents that encourage the play!
So Harry and I are enjoying a nice off leash walk the other day and we run into a family, probably grandparents enjoying their grandchild. Keep in mind we are in the off leash area, so this little family out for a nice walk, is pulling their grandchild in a sled, remember still off leash, well Harry does what every dog presented with a eye level child, but runs up, nicely, and wants to get to know the child, perhaps a little kiss! Well the grandfather is trying to push Harry away, puppy vs old man, you can guess who might of won. He is looking at me like I am the wicked witch of the north east west and south. Memo to file, this is an off leash park, full of, of I don't know DOGS!
These people fall into the same category as people on bikes, runners and young parents with strollers ( with the Happy Meal on the tray) that come down to the off leash and are more then upset that there are dogs, but worst yet dogs off leash that seem to like to run after moving objects, or in the case of the full meal deal lick off the residue of those chubby little cheeks at just the right level....what are you thinking. Don't want dogs around go up on the people path. Then there are the exceptions, the wonderful cyclists that stop and pet all the dogs they encounter, the runners that run with their dogs and stop so the dogs can say hello and maybe have a bit of a run themselves, and the children that giggle like Tickle Me Elmo when anything on four legs approach them, big or small. Then there is the young family that actually let the dogs actually come right up the the dogs and encourage interaction with them, and if they get knocked down they just get right back up and do it all again!
And then there are the dog owners that get really miffed when my dog wants to play with their dog and maybe gets rolled but keeps coming back for more. Those that don't know dog language, rolled is when your dog is so happy to see the other dog, he actually rolls the dog on its back, nine time out of ten the dog gets up and wants more, but the humans are mortified that happened to sweet little "Muffin". Harry plays with a select few dogs including a Basset Hound, who by the way can give as good as she gets. If you didn't know these dogs you would think that they were mortal enemies they way they bare their teeth and grab fur. So thanks to Edith, Max, Lexi, Watson, Jaz and Maebell for playing with Harry and for their parents that encourage the play!
Monday, 29 October 2012
October 29, 2012
Yesterday was my Harry's birthday and he celebrated in style. First came the gift bag, except he really didn't know what to do with it at first, which is bizarre because he is the first the have his little pink nose into any bag that comes into the house, from my purse, grocery bags (which I totally get) to my library books. however this one sort of stumped him. I had to pull out the first toy, which is now just a shadow of it's former self, he wasn't interested in the bags of treats at all, which again can smell and hear the opening of a treat bag in another country! Then he got to finish off the drops of milk left in Dad's cereal bowl! Big treat!
Then we were off for walkies. He managed to tell everyone he met that it was his birthday and badgered them into giving him treats if they had any. The non-treat people, he settled for a pat and a kiss.
And speaking of walkies, the other day we are in the off leash park and this beautiful Staffie comes up and wants to play so bad, however he had a Saskatchewan Rough Riders hoodie on, so far so good. Harry immediately grabs the hood part and flips the poor thing on his back. The dog got up shook it off and again ran toward Harry, and Harry of course grabbed the hood. This only made the owner more mad, after I got Harry under control, and bare in mind the dogs are still playing, having the time of their lives, she picks up her dog in a huff and storms off. Not easy to do with a Staffie, they are heavy. I just laughed, memo to file if you going to dress up your dog don't supply handles! Comments heard were, Oh he mustn't be a Rough riders fan!
Then we were off for walkies. He managed to tell everyone he met that it was his birthday and badgered them into giving him treats if they had any. The non-treat people, he settled for a pat and a kiss.
And speaking of walkies, the other day we are in the off leash park and this beautiful Staffie comes up and wants to play so bad, however he had a Saskatchewan Rough Riders hoodie on, so far so good. Harry immediately grabs the hood part and flips the poor thing on his back. The dog got up shook it off and again ran toward Harry, and Harry of course grabbed the hood. This only made the owner more mad, after I got Harry under control, and bare in mind the dogs are still playing, having the time of their lives, she picks up her dog in a huff and storms off. Not easy to do with a Staffie, they are heavy. I just laughed, memo to file if you going to dress up your dog don't supply handles! Comments heard were, Oh he mustn't be a Rough riders fan!
Happy Birthday my baby boy!
And check out the newest Pet Rescue Magazine, my Harry is in it!
Sunday, 23 September 2012
September 23, 2012
So this past Friday I get an email saying Harry's results have been posted. I quickly go the the website and this is what I found.
Great Grandparents - Saint Bernard, Collie - Alaskan Malamute on one side and Rottweiller, Cocker Spaniel on the other side of the family. Down it all trickles to Harry's parents.....St. Bernard, Collie, Alaskan Malamute Crossed with Rottweiller Cocker Spaniel. Not a lab or chow in the mix, not even an Akita. Ok I do kind of get the Malamute, his back legs have that look and of course there is his curly tail. but don't get the rest, especially one set of grandparents being Rottie/Cocker cross. So much for his spotted tongue and webbed feet. Apparently Chow's aren't the only dogs with a black tongue, and lots breeds have spotted tongues.
A friend of mine is convinced that these are a bunch of guys, drunk or high, with darts and lots of pictures of animals...and you do the math. If I was a betting person, I might consider using another company, there are a ton of them out there, who knew. this company was supposed to be the best with the greatest number of different breeds. Maybe too many breeds. I still might do another test and see what comes up.
But for now my sweet baby boy is a lab/chow X with definitely a little coyote thrown into the mix.
Wednesday, 22 August 2012
August 22,2012
It has been a while since I have posted. I have the month of August off from my part time job and have been enjoying the weather, most of my days are deciding whether to read in the sun or the shade and getting up once in a while to do a little weeding. All this hot weather and the rain has made the garden come to live. If I see another bean or zucchini.....The tomatoes are coming fast and furious, I planted Zebra tomatoes this year, when they are ripe they are a bright green with lighter stripes and really tasty, might make a very bizarre pasta sauce however.
Mr. Harry is growing leaps and bounds, I think he might top the scale at least 60 lbs. For a dog that loves to swim he is so afraid of a bath. After swimming in Mill Creek all summer let's just say he isn't the best sleeping companion. We tried once to give him a bath in the yard with a big bucket of warm water and a small bucket to wet him with. You would of thought that we were killing him. He took off and hide in the garage for at least an hour. The other day we tried the hose, very low, like his wonderful foster mom suggested. That didn't fare any better, but he did stand still enough, (after a little WWF) to get a little cleaner then what he was. Or at least he doesn't smell as bad!
One night for our last walk he discovered the neightbour's chickens were nesting in the grapevine on the fence that divides the two yards, he thought he had died and gone to heaven, wow Mom I don't know really want these are, but I am sure that I really want them. They have since picked a different spot, but every night before we begin our walk and when we end it, he has to check that maybe they might be there, he is way too smart for his own good. Everyday is a laugh a minute with him.
Harry is truly a gift from my Oliver, but really Ollie couldn't you have picked an older dog for us. Old people young dog don't really work! I tell Harry all the time about his big brother and so do most of the people we meet in the off leash park.....and most of them see the resemblance, just a little smaller head, the chow don't you know, or maybe the Akita:)
Mr. Harry is growing leaps and bounds, I think he might top the scale at least 60 lbs. For a dog that loves to swim he is so afraid of a bath. After swimming in Mill Creek all summer let's just say he isn't the best sleeping companion. We tried once to give him a bath in the yard with a big bucket of warm water and a small bucket to wet him with. You would of thought that we were killing him. He took off and hide in the garage for at least an hour. The other day we tried the hose, very low, like his wonderful foster mom suggested. That didn't fare any better, but he did stand still enough, (after a little WWF) to get a little cleaner then what he was. Or at least he doesn't smell as bad!
One night for our last walk he discovered the neightbour's chickens were nesting in the grapevine on the fence that divides the two yards, he thought he had died and gone to heaven, wow Mom I don't know really want these are, but I am sure that I really want them. They have since picked a different spot, but every night before we begin our walk and when we end it, he has to check that maybe they might be there, he is way too smart for his own good. Everyday is a laugh a minute with him.
Harry is truly a gift from my Oliver, but really Ollie couldn't you have picked an older dog for us. Old people young dog don't really work! I tell Harry all the time about his big brother and so do most of the people we meet in the off leash park.....and most of them see the resemblance, just a little smaller head, the chow don't you know, or maybe the Akita:)
Sunday, 1 July 2012
July 1, 2012
Happy Canada Day everyone!
Why is it that people have no problem asking stupid questions about your dog, that they wouldn't dare ask a person. I remember walking with Oliver one day and we ran into a guy and he actually said this to me "well he's an old timer, how long do you think he will live" WTF!!! I shot back to him without missing a beat " how long do you think you will live asking stupid questions like that!"
The other big thing is everyone seems to know the breed of your dog. I was always asked about Oliver, because being a pure bred English Lab he was quite a bit stockier and bigger then most field labs. I got everything from Rottweiler to pit bull!
And then there is Mr. Harry, he is supposed to be a lab/chow X but being a SCARS rescue he could be almost anything, from lab/chow to coyote, wolf, badger........coming from Athabasca and the surround reserves. I have had people come up to me and ask if he is a Shiba Inu, no I explain he is a lab/chow cross. Then they look at you and say are you sure. Shiba Inu's are little, with very pointed faces, they look a little like a fox. The best so far is one person asked if Harry had Akita in him, and I said no lab/chow X , she actually looked straight in my eyes and said, "Well if he is a reserve dog, where would the Chow come from?" Well where would the Akita come from!! and then said, "well you know they are all part coyote" My friends and I that have SCARS dogs joke about this all the time and deep down inside wish they were part coyote, but really!
What would all these people that ask these questions do if we asked the same questions about them or their children....um pardon me, but is your blonde hair blue eye child part African American.......
Just saying!
Why is it that people have no problem asking stupid questions about your dog, that they wouldn't dare ask a person. I remember walking with Oliver one day and we ran into a guy and he actually said this to me "well he's an old timer, how long do you think he will live" WTF!!! I shot back to him without missing a beat " how long do you think you will live asking stupid questions like that!"
The other big thing is everyone seems to know the breed of your dog. I was always asked about Oliver, because being a pure bred English Lab he was quite a bit stockier and bigger then most field labs. I got everything from Rottweiler to pit bull!
And then there is Mr. Harry, he is supposed to be a lab/chow X but being a SCARS rescue he could be almost anything, from lab/chow to coyote, wolf, badger........coming from Athabasca and the surround reserves. I have had people come up to me and ask if he is a Shiba Inu, no I explain he is a lab/chow cross. Then they look at you and say are you sure. Shiba Inu's are little, with very pointed faces, they look a little like a fox. The best so far is one person asked if Harry had Akita in him, and I said no lab/chow X , she actually looked straight in my eyes and said, "Well if he is a reserve dog, where would the Chow come from?" Well where would the Akita come from!! and then said, "well you know they are all part coyote" My friends and I that have SCARS dogs joke about this all the time and deep down inside wish they were part coyote, but really!
What would all these people that ask these questions do if we asked the same questions about them or their children....um pardon me, but is your blonde hair blue eye child part African American.......
Just saying!
Sunday, 10 June 2012
June 10, 2012 part two
Friday, 1 June 2012
June 1, 2012
First off all, where the heck did May go?
First trip to the Vet yesterday for Harry, well actually second if you count the meet and greet when I first got him. He is a perfectly happy, healthy puppy. The one draw back was they put us in the same room that Oliver and I were in on February 28th :( It brought back a lot of sad memories, but now the room has happy ones again. Of course being in a strange place, Harry had to explore every inch of the room, including the little space between the door and the floor. There's my boy flatter then a pancake trying all his might to get his little pink nose all the way under the door, I have visions of the door suddenly opening, but of course the Vets there know this happens. When Dr. Gina, came in the do the exam Harry was just about beside himself with pure joy, up on the table, down, up, down, up....it is a wonder that the exam went as well as it did. Ever tried looking into the ears, eyes, and mouth of a bouncing puppy, it is a miracle someone didn't lose an eye, humans included.
All the Vets and staff at Edmonton Holistic Vet Clinic are the best, and it even rains liver treats from the sky as Harry found out. He just didn't want to leave, Momma I am getting way too much lovin' here, why would I ever what to leave!
And I discovered one of the benefits of having a healthy young dog, the bill was considerably less expensive. And the deductible on the insurance is only $100.00 instead of $500.00, life is good.
A big thanks to everyone at the Holistic Clinic for making this a wonderful experience for my Harry!
First trip to the Vet yesterday for Harry, well actually second if you count the meet and greet when I first got him. He is a perfectly happy, healthy puppy. The one draw back was they put us in the same room that Oliver and I were in on February 28th :( It brought back a lot of sad memories, but now the room has happy ones again. Of course being in a strange place, Harry had to explore every inch of the room, including the little space between the door and the floor. There's my boy flatter then a pancake trying all his might to get his little pink nose all the way under the door, I have visions of the door suddenly opening, but of course the Vets there know this happens. When Dr. Gina, came in the do the exam Harry was just about beside himself with pure joy, up on the table, down, up, down, up....it is a wonder that the exam went as well as it did. Ever tried looking into the ears, eyes, and mouth of a bouncing puppy, it is a miracle someone didn't lose an eye, humans included.
All the Vets and staff at Edmonton Holistic Vet Clinic are the best, and it even rains liver treats from the sky as Harry found out. He just didn't want to leave, Momma I am getting way too much lovin' here, why would I ever what to leave!
And I discovered one of the benefits of having a healthy young dog, the bill was considerably less expensive. And the deductible on the insurance is only $100.00 instead of $500.00, life is good.
A big thanks to everyone at the Holistic Clinic for making this a wonderful experience for my Harry!
Tuesday, 22 May 2012
May 22, 2012
Why is it the biggest dog wants to be a lap dog? Harry at 8 months and almost 50 lbs, wants nothing better then to sit on your lap, and it doesn't matter what you are doing. Of course the most favored spot is just when you have poured your first cup of coffee, turn on The Nate Berkus Show and settle in with the paper. It now becomes a juggling act, the paper the hot coffee and one heavy dog, or did I mention there is always a couple of stuffies that have to be there also. It very seldom is a gentle front paws up then back paws, it is a full fledged running start, jump on the lap! Harry does the same thing first thing in the morning when he has to go out. You are sound asleep and then all of a sudden this dog launches himself at in bed, never the full body slam but as much of it that can possibly be without actually getting all fours up on the bed. Such a huge change from Oliver, who just got up and slumped his way into the bedroom and stared at your back until you turned over, big kiss then slumped back to his bed. HA HA fooled you!
We are finding out a lot of firsts with Harry, Being born in October and up north in Athabasca, he has never (we are guessing) seem a weed whacker or a lawn mower. The weed whacker is just a big game to him and wants to chase it, the lawn mower not so much, he must save his humans from it at all costs! I can hardly wait for his first thunderstorm. He has two stuffies that make actual animal sounds, or did, the first time he grabbed them and hit the right spot, he dropped it like a hot potato and barked at it, from a safe distance of course. He won't go near it again for hours, then it would start all over again, I now know what the insides look like of quite a few of these things, and the stuffing goes everywhere. But I would not change it for the world. Harry makes me laugh and cry (too much like his big brother) and is just full of pure joy. Rescued dogs are the best.
We are finding out a lot of firsts with Harry, Being born in October and up north in Athabasca, he has never (we are guessing) seem a weed whacker or a lawn mower. The weed whacker is just a big game to him and wants to chase it, the lawn mower not so much, he must save his humans from it at all costs! I can hardly wait for his first thunderstorm. He has two stuffies that make actual animal sounds, or did, the first time he grabbed them and hit the right spot, he dropped it like a hot potato and barked at it, from a safe distance of course. He won't go near it again for hours, then it would start all over again, I now know what the insides look like of quite a few of these things, and the stuffing goes everywhere. But I would not change it for the world. Harry makes me laugh and cry (too much like his big brother) and is just full of pure joy. Rescued dogs are the best.
Thursday, 10 May 2012
May 10, 2012
I just can't believe how much energy this little dog has!
Harry is settling in pretty good,with the exception of a few things, chewing! And I just read that puppies teeth up to and beyond12 months old, eh gads! Oliver had a big basket of almost perfect toys, well not anymore, have of them are missing stuffing and actual body pieces, it is incredible, and there is two toys that scare him to death, they make growling sounds. He will pick them out and play with them until he hits the magic button and then the rodeo is on. It is too funny.
And can he sleep, not just a catnap here and there, but real red eye sleep. But then if he is sleeping he isn't chewing. So far he has chewed through my picnic blanket in the car, TV cable ( just the outside one going to the garage), my very prized GUND teddybear, totally my fault, it was on the floor by his bed, all the pine cones in the back yard, grass clipping from the neighbours, arms, legs, chins etc.
Oh the fun of a puppy and I wouldn't trade it for the world. Thank you Oliver for bring Harry into our lives.
Wednesday, 2 May 2012
May 2, 2012
Memo to file - 7 month old puppy + short leash + rabbit = dislocated shoulder:)
Out walking the other night, nice and quiet evening when all of a sudden there is a bunny ahead of us, Harry caught sight of it and the race was one, the only really bad thing was he was attached to a short leash, I now have one arm just a tad longer then the other. When he is on a mission he pulls his weight, all 46.5 lbs of it. Yep 7 months and already almost 50lbs. We took the grande tour on Monday, went to introduce him to his Vet's, he got weighed, and his officially has his very own file there. He came to work with me, and that was just the best ever, there were lots of places to sniff and explore, and that day we had a lot of traffic, so he met lots of new faces. He slept like a baby that night!
I haven't had a puppy since I was about 7 or 8 years old, do you have any idea how long ago that was, don't bother with the math it was a very very long time. And even that, my mom looked after her most of the time. I forgot how busy they can be and Harry is still teething a little, what sharp little teeth they have, and he wants to put everything and anything in his mouth. Bugs, fluff, sticks, pine cones, branches from the pine tree (don't get that one), etc. While walking the other day he found a badminton birdy, one of those old kind with the real feathers, I just about fell down laughing so hard at him, he grabbed it and just shook the crap out of it, and then had to carry it for a while to show off his conquest! And what a good memory, every time we pass by there he is looking for it, just to make sure that it is in fact dead and doesn't want to take over the world! What a dog.
Some days he amazes me, he reminds me so much of my Oliver, not only a little in the looks department, but in his actions. He likes to sleep outside in all the same places, he plops himself down with that heavy thud Ollie used to do, the whole house would just about shake off the foundation. And here the spooky one, we used to know a rotti by the name of Brutus, and him and Oliver were best buds. When Brutus passed Oliver used to always stop at his house on our walks, just like he did when Brutus was alive, he just didn't understand that his buddy wasn't there anymore. Well on our very first walk, we passed that house, Brutus hasn't lived there for years, Harry just stopped dead in his tracks and wanted to go up the sidewalk, he didn't do this to any other house..........I am not even going to try to explain this one.....
Out walking the other night, nice and quiet evening when all of a sudden there is a bunny ahead of us, Harry caught sight of it and the race was one, the only really bad thing was he was attached to a short leash, I now have one arm just a tad longer then the other. When he is on a mission he pulls his weight, all 46.5 lbs of it. Yep 7 months and already almost 50lbs. We took the grande tour on Monday, went to introduce him to his Vet's, he got weighed, and his officially has his very own file there. He came to work with me, and that was just the best ever, there were lots of places to sniff and explore, and that day we had a lot of traffic, so he met lots of new faces. He slept like a baby that night!
I haven't had a puppy since I was about 7 or 8 years old, do you have any idea how long ago that was, don't bother with the math it was a very very long time. And even that, my mom looked after her most of the time. I forgot how busy they can be and Harry is still teething a little, what sharp little teeth they have, and he wants to put everything and anything in his mouth. Bugs, fluff, sticks, pine cones, branches from the pine tree (don't get that one), etc. While walking the other day he found a badminton birdy, one of those old kind with the real feathers, I just about fell down laughing so hard at him, he grabbed it and just shook the crap out of it, and then had to carry it for a while to show off his conquest! And what a good memory, every time we pass by there he is looking for it, just to make sure that it is in fact dead and doesn't want to take over the world! What a dog.
Some days he amazes me, he reminds me so much of my Oliver, not only a little in the looks department, but in his actions. He likes to sleep outside in all the same places, he plops himself down with that heavy thud Ollie used to do, the whole house would just about shake off the foundation. And here the spooky one, we used to know a rotti by the name of Brutus, and him and Oliver were best buds. When Brutus passed Oliver used to always stop at his house on our walks, just like he did when Brutus was alive, he just didn't understand that his buddy wasn't there anymore. Well on our very first walk, we passed that house, Brutus hasn't lived there for years, Harry just stopped dead in his tracks and wanted to go up the sidewalk, he didn't do this to any other house..........I am not even going to try to explain this one.....
Sunday, 29 April 2012
April 29, 2012
I went to get Harry Saturday morning from his foster home, I saw him at a SCARS adoption event two weeks ago and just fell in love with him. He is a lab/chow cross, but having said that he is from Athabasca,so who really knows, there could be all sorts of stuff in him, coyote, wolf, cougar...
He is 7 months old and is house trained and walks on a leash really nice, he is an all around nice dog, with the cutest face and under bite that somethings looks like he should break in to a chorus of either Jailhouse Rock or Rebel Yell!
We did our first walk in the off leash today to meet up with the dogs that would become his "pack" and he did really well, one of his pack is almost blind and him and her did very well for just meeting, there were a little bit of growling at first but then eventually they worked it out and I know that they will be best friends soon. He just wanted to play with all the of dogs he met whether they wanted to play with him or not. I won't let him off leash just quite yet, he doesn't have his licence of name tags yet and he really needs to get used to me and come back when called.
His foster family did wonderful with him and socialized him really well. Thanks so much for that.
You will be seeing a lot more of Harry in weeks to come. So check back often
Monday, 23 April 2012
April 23, 2012
Hi everyone, my name is Harry and I am the new top dog here. I am a lab X maybe with Chow or Akita, no one really knows, all I know is that I am cuter than anything. I am 7 months and I think I have some big shoes to fill after Oliver. But my new Mom says that Oliver picked me out for her. I have his same little pink nose! I get to come to my forever home on Saturday and I am so excited. I can hardly wait to go for walks with my "pack" on the weekends and go to work with Mom and help her. I will be the official greeter!So check back lots and read all about me. Did I mention how cute I was:)
Wednesday, 18 April 2012
April 18, 2012
Dick Clark died today, what sad news.
I still can remember watching American Bandstand when I was younger and loving all the dances, clothes and hairstyles. On the radio today they were talking about Rocking New Years Eve and making fun about nobody really admitting to watching it. It you are of a certain age, you know what age that is, you stayed up to watch it. It was always the best New Year's show.
But back to Bandstand. I love watching the old ones from the early sixties, I am old but not quite that old! And even into the 90's the show was still pretty good. That's about when I found for the life of me I didn't know one song or artist they featured, talk about really feeling your age. It is still happening, go into any music store and if you don't have young children, just try and recognize a name, go ahead I dare you. I know more country artist's now then anything, talk about scary!
So Dick Clark thank you so much for everything and being a part of my life. Thanks for Paul Revere and The Raiders, Mark Lindsay,sigh! Rick Springfield, Bobby Sherman, who is now a paramedic! Can I get a little CPR please. Dino, Desi and Billy and David Cassidy, who I actually did want to marry. Oh and remember Herman's Hermits.......Herman......
I still can remember watching American Bandstand when I was younger and loving all the dances, clothes and hairstyles. On the radio today they were talking about Rocking New Years Eve and making fun about nobody really admitting to watching it. It you are of a certain age, you know what age that is, you stayed up to watch it. It was always the best New Year's show.
But back to Bandstand. I love watching the old ones from the early sixties, I am old but not quite that old! And even into the 90's the show was still pretty good. That's about when I found for the life of me I didn't know one song or artist they featured, talk about really feeling your age. It is still happening, go into any music store and if you don't have young children, just try and recognize a name, go ahead I dare you. I know more country artist's now then anything, talk about scary!
So Dick Clark thank you so much for everything and being a part of my life. Thanks for Paul Revere and The Raiders, Mark Lindsay,sigh! Rick Springfield, Bobby Sherman, who is now a paramedic! Can I get a little CPR please. Dino, Desi and Billy and David Cassidy, who I actually did want to marry. Oh and remember Herman's Hermits.......Herman......
Sunday, 15 April 2012
April 15, 2012
So if April showers bring May flowers, what the heck do April snowstorms bring, besides a grumpy spouse!
Although I do admit that it was sure pretty outside for these last two days. And I did managed to go for a walk in the Ravine with a friend and her two dogs and it was wonderful. All the dogs out there were just in the best mood, running around and in the snow!
But I have a confession to make, I think this my be my fault, I admit that I did not park in the garage Friday night....but the upside is my car is a lot cleaner. And also every time my neighbour comes home from his long haul trips he brings a snow storm, so I making him share the blame this time.
Although this weather doesn't stop all the birds from coming by. My bird feeder is almost empty once again. And I can hear the Magpies in our pine tree just singing away this morning, well I think it was singing, or they were tormenting the cat next door. Which they have been known to do from time to time, even if the poor thing is inside just quietly looking out the window. I did see my very first robin this morning, and it was almost a Kodiak moment, it was sitting on a very thickly snow covered branch, and I actually had my camera with me, but would it sit still, oh no, just had to hop from branch to branch further and further up the tree!
My tomato plants that we started weeks ago and now staring out the window wondering what is going on, some of them are really getting big, "we need to plant the seeds early" I was told, I have one plant that is almost a foot tall so far. I think it was just a tad early. Should of left him in the trunk of the car - see earlier blog.
Well hopefully this is the last of winter, my green thumb is getting itchy!
Although I do admit that it was sure pretty outside for these last two days. And I did managed to go for a walk in the Ravine with a friend and her two dogs and it was wonderful. All the dogs out there were just in the best mood, running around and in the snow!
But I have a confession to make, I think this my be my fault, I admit that I did not park in the garage Friday night....but the upside is my car is a lot cleaner. And also every time my neighbour comes home from his long haul trips he brings a snow storm, so I making him share the blame this time.
Although this weather doesn't stop all the birds from coming by. My bird feeder is almost empty once again. And I can hear the Magpies in our pine tree just singing away this morning, well I think it was singing, or they were tormenting the cat next door. Which they have been known to do from time to time, even if the poor thing is inside just quietly looking out the window. I did see my very first robin this morning, and it was almost a Kodiak moment, it was sitting on a very thickly snow covered branch, and I actually had my camera with me, but would it sit still, oh no, just had to hop from branch to branch further and further up the tree!
My tomato plants that we started weeks ago and now staring out the window wondering what is going on, some of them are really getting big, "we need to plant the seeds early" I was told, I have one plant that is almost a foot tall so far. I think it was just a tad early. Should of left him in the trunk of the car - see earlier blog.
Well hopefully this is the last of winter, my green thumb is getting itchy!
Monday, 9 April 2012
April 9, 2012
Hope everyone had a happy Easter and the Easter Bunny found them!
The boy were in the garage watching the Masters, and every once in a while I would either hear cheering or swearing:) I sat in the sun and read for most of the afternoon. Where else can you shovel 3 feet of snow one day and sit in the warm sun the other. Oh for springtime in Alberta.
I would like to know the name of the person that invented Slotomania! I am addicted, I thought Angry Birds were bad. I can honestly say that I will sit for hours just spinning that slot machine, too bad it isn't real money, I have lost and won a fortune, well maybe it is a good thing it isn't real. I open Facebook and there it is staring me in the face, just pleading for me to play. It was like the slots in Vegas, back when you actually had to put actual coins in, they would just shout, INSERT COIN! Couldn't figure out for the longest time why my right arm hurt so much. Oh did I mention it was also back in the dark ages when you had to pull the lever to win!
Thank goodness my ipad doesn't recognize these games,or I just haven't found out how to play them yet. And please if you know don't tell me, I will be in bed playing them for hours and not sleeping, ever!
Enjoy the week and get out and enjoy the sun!
The boy were in the garage watching the Masters, and every once in a while I would either hear cheering or swearing:) I sat in the sun and read for most of the afternoon. Where else can you shovel 3 feet of snow one day and sit in the warm sun the other. Oh for springtime in Alberta.
I would like to know the name of the person that invented Slotomania! I am addicted, I thought Angry Birds were bad. I can honestly say that I will sit for hours just spinning that slot machine, too bad it isn't real money, I have lost and won a fortune, well maybe it is a good thing it isn't real. I open Facebook and there it is staring me in the face, just pleading for me to play. It was like the slots in Vegas, back when you actually had to put actual coins in, they would just shout, INSERT COIN! Couldn't figure out for the longest time why my right arm hurt so much. Oh did I mention it was also back in the dark ages when you had to pull the lever to win!
Thank goodness my ipad doesn't recognize these games,or I just haven't found out how to play them yet. And please if you know don't tell me, I will be in bed playing them for hours and not sleeping, ever!
Enjoy the week and get out and enjoy the sun!
Tuesday, 3 April 2012
April 3, 2012
As a dear friend is taking her dog to the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Saskatoon today, it got me wondering how far would you go for a pet? My friend's dog is slowly going blind, if not totally, there is a chance that it might be reversible, so she had to go and never wonder what if.
I know other pet owners that have spared no expense with their animals, you always hear of pets getting attacked in the off leash areas,some thank goodness not serious, others life threatening, and each one of those owners have stepped up the plate to make sure their baby is safe and well taken care of. I am one of those owners, as far as I was concerned money was no object and thank the good Lord I had a wonderful vet that didn't take advantage of me.
For someone to say, it is only a dog, cat etc, is just beyond my comprehension, how can someone turn their back on a hurting or sick animal, they don't ask much from you just a little love, food and shelter and they never hold a grudge, and love you unconditionally no matter what. I can not bear to hear stories of cruelty to animals, it has been proven that that is just the start of abuse, if the coward can do that do a poor animal, it doesn't stop there, it goes on to children and their spouses.
It is like the old joke, lock you spouse and your dog in the trunk of the car, who is happier to see you when you open the trunk? Does the person you live with/ love get so excited to see you when you get home, even if it was 2 seconds ago because you forgot something or 10 hours after working all day?
So here is to my dear friend and her commitment to her dog, not that I would expect anything less. And also to all the animal rescue groups that see far too many bad things in this world. You are angels on earth.
I know other pet owners that have spared no expense with their animals, you always hear of pets getting attacked in the off leash areas,some thank goodness not serious, others life threatening, and each one of those owners have stepped up the plate to make sure their baby is safe and well taken care of. I am one of those owners, as far as I was concerned money was no object and thank the good Lord I had a wonderful vet that didn't take advantage of me.
For someone to say, it is only a dog, cat etc, is just beyond my comprehension, how can someone turn their back on a hurting or sick animal, they don't ask much from you just a little love, food and shelter and they never hold a grudge, and love you unconditionally no matter what. I can not bear to hear stories of cruelty to animals, it has been proven that that is just the start of abuse, if the coward can do that do a poor animal, it doesn't stop there, it goes on to children and their spouses.
It is like the old joke, lock you spouse and your dog in the trunk of the car, who is happier to see you when you open the trunk? Does the person you live with/ love get so excited to see you when you get home, even if it was 2 seconds ago because you forgot something or 10 hours after working all day?
So here is to my dear friend and her commitment to her dog, not that I would expect anything less. And also to all the animal rescue groups that see far too many bad things in this world. You are angels on earth.
Friday, 30 March 2012
March 30, 2012
Apparently it is National Cleavage Day.....really. This just isn't a made up thing, it is actually sponsored by Wonderbra....just some food for thought.
Well dear friends it has been a month since my dear Oliver left us, and I am especially weepy today. So I thought in order to cheer myself up I would share with you our last big holiday together.
Last year for my and Oliver's birthday we went on the grande tour. The royal family has nothing on us. We started out at Jasper Park Lodge and they just loved my big lump of lab, and every where we went it town they welcomed him with open arms. For our last walk for the night, we went around the golf course. It was beautiful, only did I find out after we had been home for a couple of weeks, that very same night at the golf course a momma grizzly and her cubs were also out for the last walk of the night.
From Jasper we ventured on the Blue River B.C. to Mike Wiegele's helicopter skiing resort, the main resort was closed for renovations, but we stayed across the street at the Motel. One of the best restaurants that I have ever ate at. There is a big lake in the town of Blue River. An amazing beach, which Oliver took to naturally, and in he went. Apparently since our trip to the coast he learned a new treat, jump in the back of Mom's SUV, soaking wet and then have a really good shake. I was picking up sand forever. We spent a day in Clearwater, which is very dog friendly, found a great little health food cafe, that let me and Ollie sit on the patio and have pizza and a glass of wine, well I had the wine, he had some of the pizza.
Back to the motel and they have horse back riding available at the campground there. We were again out for our last walk to the night when Oliver discovered the horses. There was a Kodiak moment when one of the bay horses leaned down and was nose to nose with Oliver. It was a beautiful picture, and just where was my camera...back at the motel. That night we also watched a pack of coyotes playing in the road, they were having a ball, but when they thought someone might be watching they hide, and then came back in the middle of the road and just were giving her. Coyotes are one the few animals when they reach adulthood, play for the sheer fun of it!
We then headed back to Jasper and home. Spent one last night in Jasper and then back home. It was a wonderful vacation!
Well dear friends it has been a month since my dear Oliver left us, and I am especially weepy today. So I thought in order to cheer myself up I would share with you our last big holiday together.
Last year for my and Oliver's birthday we went on the grande tour. The royal family has nothing on us. We started out at Jasper Park Lodge and they just loved my big lump of lab, and every where we went it town they welcomed him with open arms. For our last walk for the night, we went around the golf course. It was beautiful, only did I find out after we had been home for a couple of weeks, that very same night at the golf course a momma grizzly and her cubs were also out for the last walk of the night.
From Jasper we ventured on the Blue River B.C. to Mike Wiegele's helicopter skiing resort, the main resort was closed for renovations, but we stayed across the street at the Motel. One of the best restaurants that I have ever ate at. There is a big lake in the town of Blue River. An amazing beach, which Oliver took to naturally, and in he went. Apparently since our trip to the coast he learned a new treat, jump in the back of Mom's SUV, soaking wet and then have a really good shake. I was picking up sand forever. We spent a day in Clearwater, which is very dog friendly, found a great little health food cafe, that let me and Ollie sit on the patio and have pizza and a glass of wine, well I had the wine, he had some of the pizza.
Back to the motel and they have horse back riding available at the campground there. We were again out for our last walk to the night when Oliver discovered the horses. There was a Kodiak moment when one of the bay horses leaned down and was nose to nose with Oliver. It was a beautiful picture, and just where was my camera...back at the motel. That night we also watched a pack of coyotes playing in the road, they were having a ball, but when they thought someone might be watching they hide, and then came back in the middle of the road and just were giving her. Coyotes are one the few animals when they reach adulthood, play for the sheer fun of it!
We then headed back to Jasper and home. Spent one last night in Jasper and then back home. It was a wonderful vacation!
Thursday, 22 March 2012
March 22, 2012
As I am working on this, it is snowing big Christmas snow outside, it is actually pretty if I didn't have to go latter and shovel it! The other day my neighbors chickens were outside the coop sunning themselves and scratching up things, now they are no where to be found, probably huddling in the coop looking at each other going WTF?
Spring time in Alberta, wait a minute and it will change!
I am finally putting one foot in front of the other, and we are looking into getting a puppy at the beginning of Spring. The mom hasn't gone into heat yet, but God willing she will soon. He will be an English Lab, just like my Oliver, but having said that it doesn't mean that if a rescue dog finds our hearts we will not ignore it. I thought about fostering, there are so many rescues that are in need of foster homes, but I just can't. Even though you know they go to good forever homes but I couldn't stand losing another dog. That is why among many reasons I can't volunteer at the Edmonton Human Society as a dog walker, do you have any idea how many dogs can fit into a Saturn Vue! At one time!
My tattoo of Oliver's paw is finally healing and looks awesome. However because it is on my foot, I did lose some of it. So back I go in May to get it "touched up" Like the pain wasn't enough the first time! It sort of looks like a ghost print right now, but it is still beautiful. And everyone that said I was crazy getting my other tattoos, never said on thing bad about this one....
Enjoy the snow everyone.........
Spring time in Alberta, wait a minute and it will change!
I am finally putting one foot in front of the other, and we are looking into getting a puppy at the beginning of Spring. The mom hasn't gone into heat yet, but God willing she will soon. He will be an English Lab, just like my Oliver, but having said that it doesn't mean that if a rescue dog finds our hearts we will not ignore it. I thought about fostering, there are so many rescues that are in need of foster homes, but I just can't. Even though you know they go to good forever homes but I couldn't stand losing another dog. That is why among many reasons I can't volunteer at the Edmonton Human Society as a dog walker, do you have any idea how many dogs can fit into a Saturn Vue! At one time!
My tattoo of Oliver's paw is finally healing and looks awesome. However because it is on my foot, I did lose some of it. So back I go in May to get it "touched up" Like the pain wasn't enough the first time! It sort of looks like a ghost print right now, but it is still beautiful. And everyone that said I was crazy getting my other tattoos, never said on thing bad about this one....
Enjoy the snow everyone.........
Thursday, 15 March 2012
March 15, 2012
Beware the Ides of March! I was having a sad day today, just missing my Oliver, but each day is getting a little better. A friend stated that she will miss seeing Ollie on this blog and told her never fear he will be here from time to time. I still haven't put his dishes away and I am constantly tripping over his bed in my office...
So this is for C.D.
I was remembering when my parents and I went to the coast with Oliver. He was all excited, a road trip, little did he know he was going to the ocean. He did so well and we found amazing pet friendly hotels/motels along the way. He didn't even mind the ferry, but I would like a word with BC Ferries. You can bring your screaming children to the upper decks, but I have to leave my very quiet, very polite dog on the car deck, anyway, he loved the ferry ride to the island. Finally we get to Tofino, he fit right in, in town and everyone loved him. Can't wait to get the hotel, Pacific Sands, awesome hotel. They provided a dog dish and his very own beach towel, and treats everyday we were there. So we check in, get settled and off to the beach. I can't wait, there are a ton of dogs, mostly labs on the beach and in the ocean, Ollie runs to the surf and proceeds to take a big gulp of water. He looks at me as if to say, Mamma this isn't Mill Creek Ravine! If you don't think dogs make a face you didn't see my Ollie. That was the end of the ocean, he would walk on the beach farther up, but wouldn't not come any closer. He loved to go hiking up in the rain forest by the hotel, and watch the waves, from a distance. When we finally did find inland water, he thought he had died and gone to heaven and couldn't drink enough of it.
On the island there are these things called Banana Slugs, someone told me about them but I didn't believe them until I actually saw one with my own eyes. They are huge, and very slimy, of course Oliver just had to check those out, but then didn't give them a second thought.
Guest of BC Ferries
Grandma and Oliver, the closest he would get to the water
Banana slug, these things stretch out bigger then my car:)
On the way home we had to stay a night a Jasper Park Lodge, his very first time there, he loved it and the lake wasn't salty. Lucky dog he got to go twice in his life time.......
So this is for C.D.
I was remembering when my parents and I went to the coast with Oliver. He was all excited, a road trip, little did he know he was going to the ocean. He did so well and we found amazing pet friendly hotels/motels along the way. He didn't even mind the ferry, but I would like a word with BC Ferries. You can bring your screaming children to the upper decks, but I have to leave my very quiet, very polite dog on the car deck, anyway, he loved the ferry ride to the island. Finally we get to Tofino, he fit right in, in town and everyone loved him. Can't wait to get the hotel, Pacific Sands, awesome hotel. They provided a dog dish and his very own beach towel, and treats everyday we were there. So we check in, get settled and off to the beach. I can't wait, there are a ton of dogs, mostly labs on the beach and in the ocean, Ollie runs to the surf and proceeds to take a big gulp of water. He looks at me as if to say, Mamma this isn't Mill Creek Ravine! If you don't think dogs make a face you didn't see my Ollie. That was the end of the ocean, he would walk on the beach farther up, but wouldn't not come any closer. He loved to go hiking up in the rain forest by the hotel, and watch the waves, from a distance. When we finally did find inland water, he thought he had died and gone to heaven and couldn't drink enough of it.
On the island there are these things called Banana Slugs, someone told me about them but I didn't believe them until I actually saw one with my own eyes. They are huge, and very slimy, of course Oliver just had to check those out, but then didn't give them a second thought.
Just hanging out in the rocks, look at the cute face, don't you just want to kiss it a million zillion times!
Tuesday, 13 March 2012
March 13, 2012
Do you believe that we are almost halfway through March already. Where does the time go? Remember when we were children and Easter and Summer holidays seemed to last forever, although I am sure our parents didn't think the same way. My stay at home mother actually sent me to day camp for two weeks! I hated every minute of it then, now looking back it didn't seem that bad, got to learn great life skills, like how to make a mat out of newspaper??? Sad thing is I could probably whip one up now in no time flat. It was supposed to be for sitting around the fire, so you weren't sitting on the ground, mmm paper, fire, polyester clothing, wonderful. I think our parents were out to kill us, or if it didn't, it made us stronger. Remember that line? Also eat your dinner, there are people in China starving....I never figured that one out, by the time it arrived there could they actually eat it, and would they want to. As I got older and braver I would tell them to mail it to them. I tried that once I think and you can guess what happens next.
I was on line today looking at how to get to Fort McMurray to visit with a friend, two things I discovered, I can fly to Paris cheaper, and the bus takes forever, but cheap. Actually the airfare is about $1.98 but all the taxes they pile on top of that is outrageous, I just wanted a short flight not buy the flipping airline. And not that I knocking the bus, what can you do on a bus for 5 1/2 hours, even I can't read that long. Forget the high speed rail to Calgary, how about to Fort Mac, I'm just saying.
I was on line today looking at how to get to Fort McMurray to visit with a friend, two things I discovered, I can fly to Paris cheaper, and the bus takes forever, but cheap. Actually the airfare is about $1.98 but all the taxes they pile on top of that is outrageous, I just wanted a short flight not buy the flipping airline. And not that I knocking the bus, what can you do on a bus for 5 1/2 hours, even I can't read that long. Forget the high speed rail to Calgary, how about to Fort Mac, I'm just saying.
Monday, 5 March 2012
March 5, 2012
Just a few random musings on a snowing March evening.
Why is it a house is so quiet without a dog, even if that dog never made any noise.
Pure clean snow in the yard looks funny without dog prints and other dog things in and on it. Upside, don't have to go outside and pick it up:)
Kitchen is so much bigger without a big lump of Lab trying to get underfoot and be the guest taster.
When an old friend calls after not hearing from them for a very long time, you can just pick up the conversation right where you left off oh so many years ago.
And last why does Herman for Herman's Hermits look exactly like he did when you had a huge crush on him when you were ten!
Enjoy the snowy weather.
Why is it a house is so quiet without a dog, even if that dog never made any noise.
Pure clean snow in the yard looks funny without dog prints and other dog things in and on it. Upside, don't have to go outside and pick it up:)
Kitchen is so much bigger without a big lump of Lab trying to get underfoot and be the guest taster.
When an old friend calls after not hearing from them for a very long time, you can just pick up the conversation right where you left off oh so many years ago.
And last why does Herman for Herman's Hermits look exactly like he did when you had a huge crush on him when you were ten!
Enjoy the snowy weather.
Sunday, 4 March 2012
March 4, 2012
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I am sitting in my office at home in a too quiet house, who knew that one dog could fill up the space nicely. Still expect to hear him coming down the hallway. Anyway back to the story, I can hear this tippy tapping, and it is quite loud. Even once in a while the magpies that live in my big pine tree will get into the eaves troughs and peck at seeds, but this was a way different noise. I get up to investigate and there is this chickadee with a death wish apparently, flying repeating into the front room picture window and then comes around to the front room side window and repeats this action. He just flies up the window and taps on the glass with his beak. At first I thought that he was going for the transparencies that I have to stop the birds from hitting the window, but there is none on the side window. It is the funniest thing to watch and he will keep in up for some time.
I have asked around and even at the Wildbird General Store and no one has ever heard of such a thing. It is all very weird.When he is finished pecking away at the window he goes back his branch and just stares into the house, as if to say "let me in, its cold out here".
I am sure it is the same bird every time, there can't be a group of crazy chickadees out there can there?
Just one the many things that make you go Mmmmmmmm.......
Wednesday, 29 February 2012
February 29, 2012
OLIVER
August 12, 1999 (ish) - February 28, 2012
This is my beautiful baby boy, he came into our lives August 12, 2006, as a rescue from the Edmonton Kennel Club. When I went to look at the dogs, he chose me and it was love at first sight for both of us. I had to go to an acreage in Stony Plain, and got lost coming home, we had a lot of bonding time that day. He was found wandering on the Devon Freeway skin and bones, which is hard to believe when he tipped the scales at 106lbs. I don't even try to figure out what happened to him, it just breaks my heart.
He was a pure bred English Lab and a true gentleman. He was named after my all time favorite actor, Oliver Reed, who when sober was also the ultimate gentleman. Everyone that met him loved him instantly. He was the favorite in the Mill Creek ravine, and when he could no longer walk that far, everyone asked about him.
The first time we took him off leash at Mill Creek Ravine, he headed directly to the water, in fact he did the perfect drive off a small embankment right into the creek, any given day, any weather he could be found in the creek, taking a huge drink of creek water and then kaking it up. It made people laugh and said he sounded like a big seal.
He was the perfect dog. although he did have his health issues, he contracted Cushing's a few years ago and beat that, then his ligaments in both back legs went and although we had to carry him in and out, once he got in or out he was one happy puppy. He did what I called his bunny hop when I came home from anywhere, and of course almost unscrew his tail he was just so happy to see me. And don't even get me started on those big lovable lab ears.....
He has been to Jasper Park Lodge twice, and to Tofino. I was so excited for him to see the ocean, he ran right into it and tried to drink it. That was the end of the ocean for that puppy. And if you don't think a dog can make a face, you are so wrong! He was happy just to walk on the beach and smell all the smells and dig in the seaweed.
When the neighbours got chickens he was so excited, we would go over and feed them once in a while and he was quite at home with them. He loved horses and always got nose to nose with them, and for the first little while when we got him, he would want to jump into almost any pick up truck, which leads me to believe that he may of been an acreage dog.
He loved his stockings at Christmas and couldn't wait to get at them, there was always toys and treats in them. On his 10th birthday he even got a bbq'd steak, It was the toughest piece of meat I have ever seen, but not according to him, he would get burgers when we were making them. And then there was the magic fence. Our other neightbours would always make sure that he got treats hot off the grill and sometimes they just would cook a hot dog just for him, on the rare occasions that he would leave the yard you could count on him being next door.
He was one spoiled rotten dog, but I truly believe that is why God gave us dogs. There is a reason the dog spelled backwards is God!
He went fast and I hope he didn't suffer, I was with him to the end, whispering in his ear and telling him how much I love him and what a brave good boy he is.
Thanks so much to the wonderful vets and staff at The Edmonton Holistic Clinic. They truly loved my Oliver and gave him the best treatment.
My beautiful baby boy, I love you so much and you are always in my heart, and I really didn't think I had this many tears in my body.
Oliver, you chose me and I know that you will choose my next dog for me, but please not too soon.
Good bye sweet dog...........
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Saturday, 25 February 2012
February 25, 2012
As look out of my office window and watch the snow and thinking about all the shoveling I have to do later, Oliver is sleeping my chair dreaming of just getting outside and rolling around in it. Oh the life of a dog! Not that I would ever not want my Oliver, I remember a time when the back yard was pristine and only bunny tracks were to be seen, no longer, bunnies don not even come to visit. However I am sure that Mr. Oliver would not have clue what to do with them, they still give the yard a wide berth. But looking out and seeing the snow all packed down and a few pee and poo spots seems to be much better.
So in honor of this snowing day I am sharing a few pictures of Oliver enjoying the winter!
So in honor of this snowing day I am sharing a few pictures of Oliver enjoying the winter!
My favorite thing to do in the snow!!!!
I could just kiss this sweet face forever and a day
Saturday, 18 February 2012
February 18, 2012
Did you know that it is absolutely impossible to throw popcorn? And I know you really want to know how I possibly know this, I was having a lazy day later this afternoon, just poured a glass of wine and settled down with a bowl of popcorn and a new book. Oliver, as usually wants anything that even remotely looks like food, being far to lazy to actually get up I just lob a kernel his way. I am suspecting that you may know the rest, it doesn't exactly land anyway in the vicinity of his open mouth, but bounces off his big cute nose and then he can't find it. Thinking that this was just my fault I try again, nope, popcorn is just not meant to fly. So now I shift position and he almost surgically removes my fingers in his attempt to gobble up the popcorn. BIG memo to file, open palm when feeding non throwing food:)
Another big memo to file is that a tattoo on the top of your foot hurts like crazy even after a week, but since it is my Ollie paw print I can put up with the pain. Anyone that ever tells you it doesn't hurt is a) a big fat fibber, or b) has never had one done there. And do you know how many times that foot gets stepped on by the biggest dogs you have ever met? Hundreds.
Another big memo to file is that a tattoo on the top of your foot hurts like crazy even after a week, but since it is my Ollie paw print I can put up with the pain. Anyone that ever tells you it doesn't hurt is a) a big fat fibber, or b) has never had one done there. And do you know how many times that foot gets stepped on by the biggest dogs you have ever met? Hundreds.
Wednesday, 15 February 2012
Happy day after Valentines Day. I worked all day yesterday, but my Valentine came through with dinner. It was his signature dish of pork chops in a mushroom sauce with mashed potatoes. So yummy and so easy, and bonus there is enough leftover for tonight's dinner. Yahoo! This is the man that doesn't do Valentines Day! Oliver gave his dad a card for the special day! Complete with paw print.
Today was a total me day. Oliver and I, after a nail appointment, for me not Oliver, sat outside with tea and read for most of the afternoon. Once the sun goes behind the big spruce in the yard it turns to winter again. Laundry was supposed to on the agenda today, oh well there is always tomorrow now isn't there. You have to make hay while the sun shines! My nieghbours chickens were very vocal this afternoon, they act like they are the only hens in the world that actually lay an egg! It it just too funny, and in the summer we have crows that can imitate them perfectly, it is so cool. They hens are one way to us and the noise is coming from the other direction.
So another day off tomorrow, do not get two many days in a row off, but that is ok, because I love my job. Big fund raising on April 27th. Between that fund raiser and the one for Pitbulls for Life I am very busy, but that is good also.
So off to warm up leftovers. Yahoo for leftovers. Are they not the best ever!
Today was a total me day. Oliver and I, after a nail appointment, for me not Oliver, sat outside with tea and read for most of the afternoon. Once the sun goes behind the big spruce in the yard it turns to winter again. Laundry was supposed to on the agenda today, oh well there is always tomorrow now isn't there. You have to make hay while the sun shines! My nieghbours chickens were very vocal this afternoon, they act like they are the only hens in the world that actually lay an egg! It it just too funny, and in the summer we have crows that can imitate them perfectly, it is so cool. They hens are one way to us and the noise is coming from the other direction.
So another day off tomorrow, do not get two many days in a row off, but that is ok, because I love my job. Big fund raising on April 27th. Between that fund raiser and the one for Pitbulls for Life I am very busy, but that is good also.
So off to warm up leftovers. Yahoo for leftovers. Are they not the best ever!
Thursday, 9 February 2012
February 9, 2012
For my Oliver!
Just had this done yesterday, so it is a little red and swollen still. I had been thinking about something along these lines for a long time, but wasn't quite sure where I wanted to put it. I did some reading and found out the left foot is connected to your heart in reflexology, and I wanted it on my foot so he would be walking with me forever.
Now this isn't my first tattoo, but this is the one the hurt the most. There isn't a lot of fat on the top of your foot. The lettering was the worst, my reflexes kept jumping in, no pun intended, the artist, Bear, had to get someone to hold on to my leg. This is taken from a picture I took of Oliver's paw print in the snow this year and as you can see it is life size. This was taken on his very expensive Tempa-pedic dog bed. Do you think he is a little spoiled? I don't, I believe that is why God gave him to me was to spoil him rotten!
Sunday, 5 February 2012
February 5, 2012
Well here it is three days after Groundhog Day, and admit it you watched the movie on Thursday:) And Super Bowl weekend. I am mourning the loss of my Sunday's, now that the NFL is over for another season. My partner and his friends would go off to that guy thing at the sports bar and do whatever it is that guys do on football Sundays. Now however he is home and Oliver and I have no more quiet time together. Oh, well it is a short hop, skip and jump to golf.
We all got our vitamin D today and yesterday, I can't believe that I am sitting outside with normal clothes on and just a fleece and enjoying the sun in February! A glass of vino and a book and what more could you ask for. Oliver is so much happier outside as all of us are. His ears clear up faster and he is so much more alert. But then nothing good ever lasts, and it is supposed to be -17 tonight, hope they are wrong with that forecast.
Started some tomato seeds today, I have decide instead of giving other people my hard earned money I will start my tomatoes and hot chilies. We used to do this every year and every year our crop was wonderful. But laziness set in and how much easier is it to go to the farmers market and buy the ready made plant. I will keep you posted, dear readers, on how the progress is, and perhaps even pictures. We used to have cherry tomatoes that we started from seed grow to a height of 6 feet and give us cherries till the end of September, no word of a lie. Surely to goodness if I can spin my own wool, I can certainly start seeds.
Well those of you that are awaiting the outcome of the Superbowl, I hope your team wins! Who ever they may be.
We all got our vitamin D today and yesterday, I can't believe that I am sitting outside with normal clothes on and just a fleece and enjoying the sun in February! A glass of vino and a book and what more could you ask for. Oliver is so much happier outside as all of us are. His ears clear up faster and he is so much more alert. But then nothing good ever lasts, and it is supposed to be -17 tonight, hope they are wrong with that forecast.
Started some tomato seeds today, I have decide instead of giving other people my hard earned money I will start my tomatoes and hot chilies. We used to do this every year and every year our crop was wonderful. But laziness set in and how much easier is it to go to the farmers market and buy the ready made plant. I will keep you posted, dear readers, on how the progress is, and perhaps even pictures. We used to have cherry tomatoes that we started from seed grow to a height of 6 feet and give us cherries till the end of September, no word of a lie. Surely to goodness if I can spin my own wool, I can certainly start seeds.
Well those of you that are awaiting the outcome of the Superbowl, I hope your team wins! Who ever they may be.
Tuesday, 31 January 2012
January 31, 2012
Last day of January already. I think I would post my weekend felting class projects.
This was possibly the most fun I have had in a long time. The best part is you don't have to be perfect! YAY.
Saturday, 28 January 2012
January 28, 2012
Well I spent the day today at the Edmonton Weavers Guild learning how to felt, I truly can't remember the last time I had so much fun learning something. It was great. Came home with 4 completed projects, a vessel, felted ball, hot mat and a purse. Way too cool for words, stay turned for pictures. As much fun as it was I can't remember the last time I spent a whole day learning something, school was in the dark ages. My brain hurts a tad as well as my body, but nothing a nice restorative glass of Pinot Grigio won't fix.
While I was away learning, my Oliver was out most of the day on his rug taking in the sun. After the week of bone chilling weather that he couldn't be outside for long periods of time, this is truly doggy nirvana, even when it has been enough and he is beginning to get cold, which is a long time for a lab, he just wants two more minutes, like kid at bedtime. And who doesn't remember that, I tried to stall it as long as I possibly could, Beatles on Ed Sullivan, drinks of water, one more story, you have all been there. Now I wish people would tell me to get to bed, so I don't feel so guilty for climbing into PJ's and bed at 9:00. I think I should of been a bear, just sleep all winter and then come out in the spring and eat everything in sight to start the cycle all over again. Sounds like a perfect world to me.
While I was away learning, my Oliver was out most of the day on his rug taking in the sun. After the week of bone chilling weather that he couldn't be outside for long periods of time, this is truly doggy nirvana, even when it has been enough and he is beginning to get cold, which is a long time for a lab, he just wants two more minutes, like kid at bedtime. And who doesn't remember that, I tried to stall it as long as I possibly could, Beatles on Ed Sullivan, drinks of water, one more story, you have all been there. Now I wish people would tell me to get to bed, so I don't feel so guilty for climbing into PJ's and bed at 9:00. I think I should of been a bear, just sleep all winter and then come out in the spring and eat everything in sight to start the cycle all over again. Sounds like a perfect world to me.
Tuesday, 24 January 2012
January 24, 2012
A little catching up. I volunteered at Pet Expo this weekend for Wildlife Rehabilitation Society for a couple of hours, we were kitty corner to Pitbulls for Life, my other volunteer job. They had two of the cutest pitty puppies, I wanted to steal one and bring her to our booth for the cute factor. They were just all wiggles and puppy kisses galore. After my shift I walked around and apparently snakes like me, a lot! I stopped at the Reptile table and soon had a corn snake and a ball python crawling up my arm, not at the same time. It was one of the coolest things, they are so smooth and soft, if that makes any sense. I did put on my brave face and actually touched a taranchula, and any one who knows me, knows I am deathly afraid of spiders. It is a wonder I didn't have nightmares after that, she was very soft for the nano second my finger actually touched her. Snakes are more my speed.
Today I went for an interview to be a "Puppy Cuddlier" for Dogs with Wings. They train guide and service dogs, cuddliers get to play with the puppies and socialise them before they begin their training. I start next Tuesday. Oliver wasn't very impressed when I got home and smelled strangers on me. And if you hear of a case of missing puppies in Edmonton, just don't look at me:)
Today I went for an interview to be a "Puppy Cuddlier" for Dogs with Wings. They train guide and service dogs, cuddliers get to play with the puppies and socialise them before they begin their training. I start next Tuesday. Oliver wasn't very impressed when I got home and smelled strangers on me. And if you hear of a case of missing puppies in Edmonton, just don't look at me:)
Thursday, 19 January 2012
January 20, 2012
Ah a balmy -17 when I was coming home from work, get out the bathing suits and sun screen. Today was the first day in two that I have had wheels.. Went to go to work on Tuesday and my car was deader then a door nail. Discovered the plug into the block heater wasn't all the way in, hate that when it happens. Plugged the car in called my boss and said I would be about 3 hours late. Well 3 hours later and nothing. Called my mechanic and he said to leave it all night and try in the morning, guess what, next morning, nothing, not even a noise. Called a tow truck, told 5 hour wait, turned into about 8 hours. Got the car pushed out of the garage and towed to my mechanic. About the only one happy in the household was, you guessed it, Mr. Oliver. He had momma all to himself for two whole days. Did I take advantage of this imposed house arrest and actually do anything constructive, of course not. That would of made sense. Picked my car up this morning and it is running like a top. Thanks to a new block heater, and battery, just in time for the warmer weather!
Tuesday, 17 January 2012
January 17, 2012
So then to just make the day better, my car is dead, dead, dead! It was like the end of the world. Another question, why is it we Albertians forgot what a real winter is if we have three months of good weather?
I know I shouldn't complain, there are worst places to live, but I think that the main animal is a penguin!
Saturday, 14 January 2012
Janaury 14, 2012
Well Oliver and I made it through Friday the 13th unscathed. I was at work and he was in his favorite spot on the grass for a lot of the day. Thinking this was the last day of that! In the house after walkies for the next little while. Although I am not sure if he will not be complaining, with it being so icy out. My poor baby went down this morning and just looked up at me and gave the biggest heavy sigh, as if to say "really!" Can we please move to Tofino, even if I hate the ocean, I can adapt!
I was in my home office this afternoon enjoying a little alone time, just me and Oliver, the better half was off watching football with the boys, I am going to miss the NFL season :) I had a few errands to run, nothing major and I look up and out the window is Ice Station Zebra, thanks goodness my errands were just at Bonnie Doon. Not used to all this weather, but then I just looked out the window and in the neighbour's yard was a big white jack rabbit, it made the snow seem just a little better some how. Or I had too much wine! But to my defense is was about 5:30 in the afternoon and I just got home. Anyway back to the bunny, I can't remember the last time we had rabbits in the yard, I guess since we got Oliver. The seem to sense that there might just be an enemy in this yard,even though I don't think Oliver knows what to do with bunnies. Every time we are walking and I point them out to him, he just seems not to care, guess in his old age he knows that he can't catch them so what 's the point of wasting all the energy!
Stay warm everyone!
I was in my home office this afternoon enjoying a little alone time, just me and Oliver, the better half was off watching football with the boys, I am going to miss the NFL season :) I had a few errands to run, nothing major and I look up and out the window is Ice Station Zebra, thanks goodness my errands were just at Bonnie Doon. Not used to all this weather, but then I just looked out the window and in the neighbour's yard was a big white jack rabbit, it made the snow seem just a little better some how. Or I had too much wine! But to my defense is was about 5:30 in the afternoon and I just got home. Anyway back to the bunny, I can't remember the last time we had rabbits in the yard, I guess since we got Oliver. The seem to sense that there might just be an enemy in this yard,even though I don't think Oliver knows what to do with bunnies. Every time we are walking and I point them out to him, he just seems not to care, guess in his old age he knows that he can't catch them so what 's the point of wasting all the energy!
Stay warm everyone!
Thursday, 12 January 2012
January 12, 2012
Went to hot yoga today, I haven't been in over a month, and driving there I was thinking that I won't be able to do it all. I was pleasantly surprised. Had a great instructor, and managed to finish without passing out. Anyone doing hot yoga may know that one of the last positions is "pigeon" and today I was never so happy to hear that word. I knew the end was near. But when all is said and done it is so good and you feel like a new person afterwards. You have this glow about you and you feel cleansed, and after a night of drinking there is nothing better then doing yoga to get all the toxins out of your body, of course if you went completely overboard the night before, be warned your brains will fall out when you do downward dog! And don't say I didn't warn you.
On a completely different note, on our morning shuffle, Oliver and I met an old friend, who Oliver hasn't seen in ages, one of his favorite German Shepherd's Blue Bear and his mom. I think they both practicably unscrewed their tails they were so happy to see each other, lots of kisses all around until they did that thing that dogs do when they meet and the kisses were over for me, and you dog owner's knew exactly what I mean! It was a very nice visit.
On a completely different note, on our morning shuffle, Oliver and I met an old friend, who Oliver hasn't seen in ages, one of his favorite German Shepherd's Blue Bear and his mom. I think they both practicably unscrewed their tails they were so happy to see each other, lots of kisses all around until they did that thing that dogs do when they meet and the kisses were over for me, and you dog owner's knew exactly what I mean! It was a very nice visit.
Tuesday, 10 January 2012
January 10, 2012
To all the Rod Stewart Fans our there, it is his birthday. Happy Birthday Rod! You just keep getting better with age, call me!
Ok here comes the rant, I would like to get my hands on the person that invented "Angry Birds" I have done nothing but play this game, and I hate computer games. WTF! I log on and check my email, bank etc, just like normal grown ups, but then there is this icon in the upper left corner of my computer that demands that I click on it and then before you know it 4 hours have passed, Oliver is crossing and uncrossing his little legs and nothing is getting done. Step away from the Birds. I dare you just play one game, it is like that old Mark Messier commercial and Lays chips. Can't just have one.
Although I did manage to wash the kitchen floor today, but living with two boys, two and four legged, it doesn't stay clean very long, oh well it was clean for a nano second, and I have the dirty water to prove it. And really what else was there to do on a blustery day like today?
Ok here comes the rant, I would like to get my hands on the person that invented "Angry Birds" I have done nothing but play this game, and I hate computer games. WTF! I log on and check my email, bank etc, just like normal grown ups, but then there is this icon in the upper left corner of my computer that demands that I click on it and then before you know it 4 hours have passed, Oliver is crossing and uncrossing his little legs and nothing is getting done. Step away from the Birds. I dare you just play one game, it is like that old Mark Messier commercial and Lays chips. Can't just have one.
Although I did manage to wash the kitchen floor today, but living with two boys, two and four legged, it doesn't stay clean very long, oh well it was clean for a nano second, and I have the dirty water to prove it. And really what else was there to do on a blustery day like today?
Sunday, 8 January 2012
January 8, 2012
First of all Happy Birthday Elvis and hopefully the car wash gave you the day off.
It has rained in the last couple of days, and we have been going for our little shuffle around the block like normal. Poor Oliver slipped twice and the second time he just looked up at me and gave the biggest heavy sigh known to mankind, and yes dogs can sigh. It was like "really Mom do we have to do this " But being the trooped that he is, he was up and walking and sniffing like nothing happened. Only Mom was panicking!
Oliver actually came up the stairs again today with just a little help from me! One small step and you know the rest.
It has rained in the last couple of days, and we have been going for our little shuffle around the block like normal. Poor Oliver slipped twice and the second time he just looked up at me and gave the biggest heavy sigh known to mankind, and yes dogs can sigh. It was like "really Mom do we have to do this " But being the trooped that he is, he was up and walking and sniffing like nothing happened. Only Mom was panicking!
Oliver actually came up the stairs again today with just a little help from me! One small step and you know the rest.
Wednesday, 4 January 2012
January 4, 2012
Back to reality and back to work. I wish it could be Christmas all year long, but am afraid that my waistline and liver wouldn't last!
For those that know me and Oliver, you know that we have been carrying Oliver in and outside since about September, with no ligaments in his back legs it is hard for him to go and down stairs. Which is not an easy feat when Ollie weights 100ish pounds. But we do what we have to do right, and once he is out or in, he is a very happy normal dog. Well today I am in the basement, finishing a Christmas present, and yes you heard right. It is a hand made quilt section and I am just about finished it. The giftee will get it on Friday. Anyway back to Oliver, who was outside and my partner had just come in and was going back outside, long and behold guess who was on the back porch after climbing up to stairs. Yes Mr. Ollie himself, he came in and after much thinking a little crying, both from him and me, he came up the two other stairs into the kitchen. He had only done this one other time, and fell, so never attempted it again until now. He is on recovery, makes a mess of his ears, he has allergies, but those I can clean, but I think it is really helping. I am slowly getting my Oliver back, and as he promised me he made in through to the New Year. His next promise is to make it through to, oh about 2020. That would only make him 19 years and don't even try the math to what it would make me!
It was a good day today. Thanks Ollie, I love you!
For those that know me and Oliver, you know that we have been carrying Oliver in and outside since about September, with no ligaments in his back legs it is hard for him to go and down stairs. Which is not an easy feat when Ollie weights 100ish pounds. But we do what we have to do right, and once he is out or in, he is a very happy normal dog. Well today I am in the basement, finishing a Christmas present, and yes you heard right. It is a hand made quilt section and I am just about finished it. The giftee will get it on Friday. Anyway back to Oliver, who was outside and my partner had just come in and was going back outside, long and behold guess who was on the back porch after climbing up to stairs. Yes Mr. Ollie himself, he came in and after much thinking a little crying, both from him and me, he came up the two other stairs into the kitchen. He had only done this one other time, and fell, so never attempted it again until now. He is on recovery, makes a mess of his ears, he has allergies, but those I can clean, but I think it is really helping. I am slowly getting my Oliver back, and as he promised me he made in through to the New Year. His next promise is to make it through to, oh about 2020. That would only make him 19 years and don't even try the math to what it would make me!
It was a good day today. Thanks Ollie, I love you!
Sunday, 1 January 2012
New Years Day
Here it is 2012 already. Oliver and I celebrated New Year's Eve with fondue and wine. Well I had the wine. Oliver's dad went out for one more beer and Oliver and I went to bed, if you are thinking this is past midnight, think again. It was 9:30, yep you read that right! We are such a fun couple, and to top it off slept in this morning. Oliver and I went for our daily morning shuffle around the block and then I joined "the girls" for walkies in the revine. There were at least three trees decorated for Christmas. It was really nice to see, and the fact that all the decorations are still there is a miracle in itself.
I think another day of doing nothing is in order for tomorrow, then back to reality and work!
Happy New Year's everyone from Oliver and I!
I think another day of doing nothing is in order for tomorrow, then back to reality and work!
Happy New Year's everyone from Oliver and I!
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