Today's Panic - Expiring License

     My driver license actually expires tomorrow ... but state offices are NOT open on Saturdays.  So I had to walk the dogs, get in a bit of exercise, shower and head off to the medical office to get my physical for my driver license.  After passing the physical ... then it was off to DMV to wait & wait and finally chat with the people there about renewing my license.  I waived the boat operator license, kept the motorcycle license (just for grins), got my picture taken and paid the fee.  Total cost to get my license $108.50.
     Now one of us can keep driving ... and we don't have to completely resort to only using bicycles.
     Still hobbling around with a cane and the back is bothering me today ... probably too much time in front of the computer.  :)

Pictures from OUCH! day

See that path my landlord cut through with his tractor and bushhog?

I was clearing out all the trees and weed growth stuff

like that stuff on the immediate left of the this photo. 

 The wooden box thing is the compost pile.

The next photo takes you in closer to the site. 

 

That's an oil drain pan.

No I didn't walk up closer, I used the telephoto lens. 

 

There is the swing blade ...

I have yet to go and retrieve it.

I think I'll wear steel-toed boots and bulky thick clothing ...

all over ... 

and carry a can of hornet killer spray

when I go to get that tool of my neighbor's. 

Sunday Nap

Sunday is one of my favorite days of the week.
Come home from church, walk the dogs, eat lunch, and take 2-3 hour nap.  I can't do yardwork, or work in the shop, or fix something ... in keeping with the Sabbath day, so I take a lovely nap.  It's kinda nice.

Dripping Sweat!

     Walked the dogs 1-1/4 miles this morning, then borrowed my neighbor's electric lawnmower to trim a few things.  Around 9:00 a.m. my wife called me in, fed me breakfast (oatmeal & raisins), and told me to take a shower ... and be sure to hang my clothes up where they wouldn't drip on the floor (they were soaked).
     I had to drive her to the church by 10:00 a.m. so she could practice playing the music for a group of girls who are supposed to sing in church tomorrow.  Did I mention that the other day, the VA doctor told her that she would NOT be getting her drivers license back and driving anytime soon.  Not until she got her blood pressure and sugar levels back down to normal.  She blew a "raspberry" at him and smiled.  Anyway, while she was going to practice in the Women's (R.S.) room ... I went into the chapel and stumbled my way through a few songs on that piano.  The girls never showed.
     Then a visit to a friend that we haven't seen in awhile.
     Back home for lunch.  Putz around.  Walk the dogs a couple more times.  Send a couple of emails.  Then off to the Bishop's home for "Pioneer Day" activities and FOOD!  We stuck it out for a couple of hours, hiked half a mile back to the cars, and went home to sit in air conditioning once more. Aahhh.

The Last Remaining of 7 Siblings

 

They are the last two remaining.

The youngest, and the 3rd oldest.

I called, but got the answering machine ...

I have no idea what the story is behind the black eye. 

Smoothies!

     My wife's name was in a drawing and she "won" several free smoothies.  We have rather enjoyed trying different ones.  Figuring to enjoy some others at home, we purchased a cheap bag of ice (it is stored in the freezer), plopped the Vitamix one the counter and have rather enjoyed making smoothies. 
     Today we started with a banana, a couple of small pears, and a fresh peach ... topping up the container with ice, a bit of sugar-free raspberry syrup, 2 packets of sweet-n-low, and a cup of water.  buzzed it for 30 seconds, poured it into two big cups, and took a small sample to Daniel when I took the remaining ice back to the shop freezer.  YUM!!
     Yesterday was banana, orange, and half of a big Red Delicious apple, with a dollop of black cherry syrup, along with the remaining ingredients.  We need to try pineapple, coconut (coconut milk?), and white chocolate ... with or without a banana.  These are tasty and refreshing in this HOT & MUGGY weather. 
     Yes, we know that a Vitamix costs about $500 ... but quality lasts.  And this machine has been with us for a good 12 years now.  We've only had the bearing on one container freeze up the blade mechanism, and were able to buy a replacement bearing unit without having to purchase an entire container.
     We are thinking about purchasing a GrainMaker Mill from Montana.  It will probably outlast us and be something for the kids to fight over when they sort through our junk.  :-)

Puppies All Gone

The last 3 puppies - "Boots" (male with pug head and white boots on front legs)), Amry (female with terrier head and white toes with pug tail), and Hyper-Piper (female mostly black with light white strip down forehead) are gone.  I donated them to "Tiny Tykes" in Level Plains.

We spent money advertising in papers that reached the nearby 3-state area.  Money on 6-week and 9-week shots ("Universal 5" from Jeffers).  Money on food and other meds.  They were raised in the house and family socialized.  The litter was CKC registered.  The 3 brindles sold, but without papers.  Earnest (now called Jack) was given away free.  And nobody wanted the others.  Our costs exceeded what little profit we made.  Puppy poop-and-pee cleanup was driving my wife nuts.  Although she was sad to see them go, it was time.  So I donated them to a shelter that specializes in tiny breeds.

We will never do puppies again. !!

New Puppy Picture

The wife took this picture and just wanted it posted for all to see.

 

The is the male with white stockings on his front feet.

He's adorable! 

4 Left ... looking for homes.

Here are the ones currently remaining ...

They all have white chest markings.

The males have the larger Pug head, 

while the females have the smaller terrier head.

Full-grown size will be abt 20 lbs.

Very friendly, socialized, family and lap dogs.

Have 6th week shot, tomorrow will get 9th week shot.

2 Males:  1 - Black, 1 - With white feet

2 Females:  1 - Black, 1- With white toes

Black Male with white on chest ... Pug head

Male with white feet // Black female with terrier head

Black male // Black female

Black female with white toes / terrier head

she has the full pug tail-curl.

Black male with white feet // Pug head