Club Championship

So, I decided to play in the club championship this weekend. I signed up, and there it was. I was going to be the guinea pig. I would be playing in the 1st Flight against the lowest handicap. Oh well. I went out today with one thought in mind. "Don't embarrass yourself" So.. I played really well. I left a few shots out there, but all in all played pretty well. The gal I played against played great and she pretty much kicked my ass. But, that's OK.. I played well. That's all that matters.

I guess....

We'll have to work on that

This is Newell's favorite saying.. It is my least favorite. A few weeks back, when it was 100 degrees, I took a golf lesson. I have issues getting out of sand traps, and I thought I needed to be taught how to get out of the traps. Like I said, 100 degrees, in the sand in the blazing sun. Not fun. After the lesson, Newell said, we'll work on this. Fast forward to this weekend. A great golf getaway. We spent the weekend in VA with our friends. On Saturday. I had a bit of sand trouble. In the trap, I swung away. Three times before I got out. I was steaming mad Newell just stood and looked. I thought to myself. When are we going to work on this. When I am in the middle of the fairway. Maybe a good time to work on my sand shot IS WHEN I AM IN THE SAND!!! After 6 strokes, I threw my club ( almost at him) and said.. I guess we still have to work on this.. UGH....

Our weekend getaway

Well, it has been a long time coming, but Newell and I are actually going away for a weekend. Our good friends Georgeann and Bob have invited us for a golf weekend in Southern VA. We leave bright and early tomorrow, but as many of you know, I have been getting up pretty early lately. We need to load up puppies, they are staying at Georgeann's. Head to her house and then begin our fun filled weekend. Can't wait. We are scheduled for a spa treatment on Saturday afternoon. Question... Can I get a massage if I am covered in Poison Ivy????

Up at 4:30

So. now I am up again. This time before the puppies. My eye is nearly swollen shut from the poison and am contemplating whether to go to the doctors. What in the world???

Why won't I ever learn

So.. I have this pathetic little garden in the back yard. It has been so stinkin hot here that the garden is even more pathetic than usual. I decided on Saturday morning that I would weed my garden. I was down on my hands and knees, with my little gloves on weeding and sweating. As I round the corner, (outside the safe area) there is a patch of weeds. I know that this is poison ivy. I know that I just have to look at it and I get it, but I just couldn't resist. I yanked. I ran inside and washed and scrubbed my arms. But to no avail. I am covered in poison. All over my neck and face. All over my arms and stomach. Why do I do such dumb things? HMMM>>>>>

Reality set in

Well, I think that I have gotten used to Tanner not being here, because I had the great Matt to keep my attention diverted. That all ended this morning with a long drive to Allentown PA to drop Mr. Matt off to Heather. Her and Kevin are on their way to Ontario and Matt is along for the ride. I packed all of his stuff up. His food, his flea and tick, his ribbons his prizes. I even sent Mr. Cow along to remind him of me.

Now, where is Tanner? It will be a long couple of months here without him. I miss him terribly and worry about him all of the time.

Well, it happened

She fell in. I hope she has now learned her lesson.

Herding Cats

Have you ever heard that expression before? It is impossible.. I am feeling that a bit about Belle. She is like trying to herd cats. Wherever I put her, is not where she wants to be. In the x pen, she jumps out. Out of the x pen she tries to jump in the pool. In the house, she is on the back of the couch trying to jump off. And NEVER in the crate. She NEVER wants to be in the crate. Where does she want to be?? I can't figure it out. But trying to keep her out of trouble is a lot like trying to herd cats....By the way, Kendra likes wherever Belle is not.

The smell of coffee

Here I sit, 5 o'clock in the morning. The puppies have decided that no matter what, they are not sleeping past 5. So, I sit and wait for the coffee to brew. It has been so stinking hot, maybe they have the right idea. Wake up early and then go back to bed when it is 100 degrees. It just makes for a really long day.

Dont' Tell me Anything

Don't tell me anything.. I don't want to know...

The no call list

Have you ever called someone and it is just not a good time. Or do you have a friend where you are the only one that calls. Well, I have them as well and they are on my "no call list". I wait until they call me. I have just shared with Newell about this list. He was amazed that he is on the list. Oh well. Can you guess who else is on it?

Newest addition: Blackrock Belle of Savannah V Brissago. A Tanner daughter!!

Off to Get Belle

Well here I am again in the wee hours of the morning, loading up the car and getting ready for another trip. This weekend I am off to North Carolina. I am meeting a lovely family to deliver them their new puppy Jasmine and also hooking up with Trisha to get Belle. I have been hearing stories of her all week about escaping from x pens and the like. I just can't wait to meet her. Also, it will be nice to spend some nice time with my new friend Trisha. It is amazing to me how these dogs bring people together. Because of her decision to use Tanner for breeding, we now have a friendship that hopefully will continue for a long time.

puppies going home

Well, it has been a quick 8 weeks. The puppies begin their journey to their new homes beginning today. They have been to the vets, they have had their nails cut and the first one today gets to experience the bath. That usually is about the worst thing that has happened to them since the trauma of birth. But, when it is all over and they are all fluffy and sweet there is nothing cuter. It is always sad to see them start to go, but I am anxious to start bonding with my own puppy.