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Jan 30 2009

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Daily Dose 01/30/2009

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Just as I was beginning to think Nikki’s last hurrah was eating the $40 leash, she renews my faith in her naughtiness.
Last night as I was working on something for a friend of mine, I heard this loud crash from the living room. Fearing the worst, I dashed in there to find Reba and Delilah looking at the crate that was in the floor. I have crates stacked against one wall and the top of the tallest stack is about 5′. I was surprised to find the crate in the floor as they don’t usually bother with them once they’re through eating and know bed time is coming.

Suspiciously absent was Ms. Nikki. I called her a couple of times and she didn’t come, but once I picked the crate up off the floor and set it back on the stack, she arrived, so I knew she was OK. I found Ken’s shoes and his shirt, replaced the lamp and picture that had been knocked off the end table (the obvious route of the miscreant who pulled the stack down) and went back to my task.

The next thing I heard was the dogs growling and snarling. They don’t usually do that when it’s bed time. They’re usually laid up on the couch snoozing, but not last night.

Again I went to investigate. Didn’t see anyone tussling, but looked out the back door and there is Nikki and Reba playing tug of war with Ken’s hat. I ran outside to try and rescue it before it got torn up but it was pretty dirty from being dropped in the mud a time or two (or three).

Now, I’ve fussed at Ken a few times about leaving his hat up there. It’s not the first time Nikki has stolen his hat and she ALWAYS chews them up beyond wearing. Instead of taking them away from her and scolding her, he always laughs and lets her keep it to play with. Well, that just encourages her to steal again. She’s done it often enough that that hat is his very last one…..

He went to work bare headed this morning.

I have a couple of people coming this weekend to meet Will and MAYBE we’ll work on moving the refrigerator and/or painting the hall, but truly don’t have any firm plans for the weekend. I have 3 books to read and several blog posts to write for Pay U 2 Blog, so need to work on those. I have pictures I want to take (always!) as well as laundry to do and dogs to groom, so there’s plenty to keep me occupied. I haven’t looked at our weather forecast, but think it’s just supposed to be cold. I don’t LIKE cold, but if it’s at least sunny outside, I can tolerate it. I need to get some books together to send to TN.

I’m also trying to decide if I want to go to Valdosta, GA for 6 days of shows — well, 1 day in Valdosta, then 2 days in Tallahassee, then 1 day in Dothan, AL and the last 2 days in Marianna, Fl. It’s a lot of driving, but I would have a pretty good chance of finishing Tigger and Butterfly as those are small shows. I have the vacation time and the entry fees it’s just a matter of commiting to the effort. Ken thinks I need to hold out for even smaller shows. I don’t know. I will have to decide for sure before Monday as entries close Wednesday.

Yeah, I know.  I’m certifiable!

Love to all,

Margaret

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