Petting My Pets

Posted on October 10th, 2008 by Jean

First, the small, furry creatures.
 

The Three Amigos
 
Making my way out the front door, the fish in the fountain need a bit of attention.
 

Here, fishy, fishy, fishy!
 
Next I arrive at the tortoise habitat.
 

I can’t identify them. Could be Eenie, Meanie, Miney, but not Mo. Mo died.
 
Lastly, I saunter over to see the horses.
 

Shilo was standing too tall to pet.
 
I have to apologize for these dinky photos. My camera batteries died, so I used my camera phone. All of the spare batteries were drained in these mini helicopters.
 

Men will be boys.
 
I can’t run out to the store for new batteries because the kids are sick. Tom can’t go because he’s re-seeding the pasture. Guess there’s only one thing left to do.
 

 
What? I’m just petting it.
 
Thanks for reading!

Tags: pets

My Dream

Posted on September 8th, 2008 by Jean

Dream A Little (odd) Dream
 
Yesterday Tom and I were talking about dreams. You see, I rarely remember mine. The kids usually jar me awake, leaving no time to marinate in my dream juices. (Dream juices?! That doesn’t sound right! But the kids are arguing over whose towel is who’s, and I can’t think. Is that the proper use of the words who’s/whose?)
 
Where was I? Oh! Last night I remembered my dream!
 
The Dream
 
I’m watching Johnny Depp perform. He’s in a large room, perhaps a cafeteria, and there are many people sitting in metal folding chairs. He finishes his scene and glances over at me. I give him the thumbs up, which makes him laugh, and he returns the thumbs up to me. I made Johnny Depp laugh! Next time I’m giving him the OK sign!
 

 
Johnny has a parachute/kite contraption with fishing line hanging off of it in a big loop. I don’t see how it will support me, but I slip the loop over my head and arms. Next thing I know, I am soaring around the room above everyone’s heads. Wee! Look at me! Everyone is smiling and laughing! But then, I begin to descend. I float softly towards the floor, and begin crawling between the metal chairs. People aren’t so amused now! They look distressed as I crawl too near their tote bags and such.
 

 
Next scene, I approach a 1 room house. It has stairs and a porch. There doesn’t appear to be any doors; just a large opening leading into the room. One of Tom’s friends sees me and says he’s glad I’m here. I can help work on his floor. All around the room, people are sawing wood and hammering it into place. The wood is going every which way, but surprisingly looks good! I don’t get to help before waking up.
 

 
So…what does it mean?
 
Dream interpretations gladly accepted!
 
• Did you dream last night?

Tags: depp, dream, dreams, strange

Blogging Notes 9

Posted on August 10th, 2008 by Jean

Last night, Tom and I attended a fundraiser dinner/auction. Part of the auction was live, and the other was silent. With a silent auction, you put your name and the amount you’re willing to pay on a sheet that is in front of the item. I had bid on a wine rack complete with 1 bottle of white wine plus a prime rib dinner for two at a nearby restaurant. Tom bid on a red-headed duck.
 
We got a couple of beers, then sat down at our table. A sweet little old lady came up to us and asked how we were doing. I had seen her picture before, but had never met her. (She has advertised in our magazine.) She said she likes to outbid friends for fun. We got a good laugh over that, and then she went on her way. Well, do you know that she outbid not only Tom on the duck, but me on the wine rack combo? So I upped our silent anty, and outbid HER on a couple of items she wanted. ::: snicker, snicker, snicker :::
 
That little trick taught me a lesson! I almost got stuck with a pot that I didn’t want! Thankfully, at the last minute, 3 ladies walked up and outbid a lot of people. They saved my hiney!
 

 
Look what finally arrived! The pantry door!
 

 
Yeah! Yippee! Yeah! Yippee!
 
Bedroom Progress: The new curtain panels haven’t arrived, but we took down the old curtains. Cracks in the wall have been patched, and a fresh coat of cream paint applied to 2 of the walls.
 

 
I ordered the bedspread! Thank you to all those who suggested red, to Taina for recommending Bed Bath & Beyond!, and to Sandi for suggesting a duvet!
 

 
Now I’m off to watch the Olympics.
 

Tags: auction, bid, decorate, design, interior, remodel