Dec 112012
 

Well well well, here I finally am, updating things again. ‘Tis the season to be extra busy or something, right? Anyway, I know I’ve been gone, and you probably didn’t really notice (that’s okay with me), but I’m kinda back now. Today I’m ‘announcing’ that I plan to start a new feature here on the blog, which is basically updating on how training is going with the dogs. It’s probably going to focus more on Koshka, but since Krissie loves the training games too, she’ll be involved. Basically, my plan is to try to get some pictures of them while training, and maybe a video here and there, and keep somewhat of a record of how we are doing. Our training time is somewhat limited, what with being crippled up and all, but we manage to get some in. We certainly manage to get a fair amount of playtime in, which I think is probably more important than a lot of training.

For example, the dogs love to play bitey face with each other, and act like they are all vicious and such. Yeah, right.

“I have scary teeth!”

It’s especially fun to play these game on our bed! (Please ignore the mess that is our room.)

“I shall simply smother you!”

Luckily, they both know just how much the other can take, and we pretty much don’t have any actual fighting.

“Watch it, you dog you!”

Most of the time though, the cats are the ones who rule the bed, although Krissie finds her spot up there a lot. Koshka prefers to lay in front of the door where he can get a nice cool draft. Here’re the dogs playing with Hellboy.

“What do you want, chicken breath?”

Hellboy is the only cat who really plays with the dogs, although Tess likes to tease them, and Patches likes to taunt them.

“I wanna chew on you.”

The rest of the cats would prefer the dogs just leave them alone.

“Will you throw my toy for me?”

In other news, I bought collars for each of them, and I really really like them. Koshka got a nice wide blue collar to wear.

Pretty blue flames

Of course, Krissie needed a collar to show off what a diva she is.

Shiny pink collar

Okay, enough for today. I just wanted to pop on and let everybody know I’m still around and kicking.

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Oct 232012
 

Well, we’re down to the very last of the transport pictures that I have to share. And there aren’t very many on this trip. It was late in the evening, so it was dark, and we had to hurry a bit. There were only four dogs on this transport, so I took Krissie along to keep me company on the way home. She is a great traveler. Let’s take a peek now.

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Oct 052012
 

You probably know the drill by now, so I’m not gonna explain it in detail. This week’s quiz was found over here if you want to play along. Let’s FLUFF!

What is your favorite Kool-Aid flavor? Purple. It is too a flavor, dammit!

Do you have a wireless keyboard and mouse? Well, considering that I’m on a laptop, so the keyboard is pretty much attached to the computer… uh, it’s not wireless. And neither is my mouse, if I’m not using the touchpad.

Last sporting event you watched on tv or in person? Ummm, I guess I caught a bit of football when I was in the bar the other day. No clue who was playing, because I don’t follow sports much.

Who makes the best fudge? Umm, probably a candymaker. THE CANDY MAN CAN!

Do you like it when toothpaste bubbles in your mouth? I have no need for toothpaste now. I just drop my teeth into cleaning stuff, and use mouthwash. It’s awesome not having to worry about brushing and flossing. Plus, I never get a toothache anymore. It’s also nice not to have teeth for other reasons, but I’m not sharing those with you.

Do you believe that the world is gonna end at 2012? I kinda just don’t bother to think about it. I mean, if it’s gonna end, then it’s gonna end, and nothing I can do will change it. Besides, I could get hit by a bus tomorrow. Or you could get hit by a bus. Yeah, I like that better.

How many songs are on your iPod or MP3 Player? None. Heh. I just stream music on my phone. Or my Kindle Fire. Or my computer. Also, I do not and will not have an “i”anything. It’s just a thing, no reason.

Have you ever made your own survey? As in, one of these? Not online, no. But I used to do that kinda thing back in junior high.

Can you swear inside your house? Inside, outside, every side. I swear like a fucking sailor. It’s my house and I get to do what I want in it.

Do you save Bed Bath and Beyond coupons? No. I don’t shop there, so why would I save their coupons?

Have you ever had a pet goldfish? I certainly have. And the little thing traveled all the way from NYC to South Dakota with me, and then back again. I was really sad when it died.

When did you last eat waffles? Uhhh, I can’t even remember what I had for lunch today, and you’re asking me when I last had waffles?

What is the most overrated thing in your opinion? This quiz.

Do you have a video Skype account? Well, The Mate does.

What color is your bed comforter? Black and white and grey and pink.

Does being in love make you gain weight? That makes no sense. What does love have to do with gaining weight? I guess it doesn’t. Probably because I’m too busy being in love to overeat. Or because I’m sexing it up, but that’s not really any of your business.

Dumbest person you know? and why? Your Mom. For letting you put this quiz online.

Do your parents have home videos of you as a kid? Probably.

How old is your oldest cousin? Why, is your Mom looking for a date?

If you HAD to get a tattoo, where and what would it be? Oh, I have plans for tattoos. But the one that I want most is three interlocking hearts with my kids’ initials in each of them.

Do you think Obama has tried drugs? Who cares?

What color is your bra or boxers? Well, my favorite bra is black. And since I don’t wear boxers, that’s a moot point.

What is your favorite radio station? 102.3

What ethnicity was your last ex? Mostly Irish.

What brand is your refrigerator? GE. What kind of quiz is this? Is there some kind of secret stuff you can discover about people by what refrigerator they buy? I doubt it.

How many people do you know that are pregnant? None.

Do you have a picture with your middle finger up? Are you kidding me? For a while, it was the ONLY way to get a picture of me.

When is the last time you went to a birthday party? Well, we took The Mate’s Oldest out for his birthday last weekend. I guess that counts.

What is the best thing to happen to you this year so far? Hmmm, there are so many good things that have happened that it’s hard to pick just one. I mean, there have been bad too, but all in all, life is pretty good.

How long have you lived in the house you live in? Lessee, we moved in here in ’06, so six years.

Do you read a newspaper daily? Not even. I have the internet, who needs a paper?

Anything your really afraid of? People who can’t distinguish between you’re and your.

Do you read tabloids? Nah, I don’t have enough time.

Have you ever had a really bad haircut? Hasn’t everybody?

Do you like your peanut butter crunchy or creamy? Creamy all the way.

What is the scariest movie you’ve ever seen? Prince of Darkness. Or that porn with your Mom in it.

Have you ever ridden a skateboard? Yep, and I have a scar on my chin from the spectacular wipeout.

Do you drink enough water on a daily basis? Well I haven’t died of dehydration, so I guess I do.

Would you burn the American flag for a million dollars? Nope. If I’m gonna burn the flag, it’s not gonna be for money.

The main thing you cant leave your house without? You mean besides the layer of dog and cat hair that is always present? I guess my keys.

Do you think the economy is improving yet? I’m not the right person to ask about this, as I haven’t been paid since early July for my job. Ugh.

When was the last time you read a book? Earlier today. I read a LOT of books.

Where did you get that shirt you’re wearing? Ummm, at a store?

Do you play pranks on April Fools Day? Yes, but only small, non-harmful ones. You know, like a rubber band around the kitchen sprayer. I don’t like a lot of pranks, some of them are just mean-spirited.

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Oct 042012
 

Well, it isn’t the same as a long road trip, but I do have a trip to share with you today. It’s our trip out on the perch boat, the O Danny O. The Mate’s oldest had his birthday, and we took him out on the boat for some fun fishing. Well, the fishing itself wasn’t so grand, we only got six between the three of us, but the ride was great, and we all enjoyed the day. So, without more of my blathering, let’s get to the pictures, ok?

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