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