Good morning everyone. Up & going first thing today, in the office by 7 AM. I've got a bid going in and will be on the road by 9 headed to lower DE but should be back in the office by 12:30 or 1 PM.
It's chilly out, and cloudy. Good day to drive-
Round one is over. So far so good.
Glad the first part went well. Hope his recovery goes smoothly
Off to work. The smoke detector inspector is coming as well as the plumber. Busy morning.
Good luck with your inspections.
Looks like we are headed to FL on Saturday, and taking the Holy Terror....She Who Must Not be Named, or as my husband calls her Daddy's Precious Baby
We waffled back & forth on if we would take her or not, but we got a smaller dog so she could travel with us and we've got to pull the band aid off eventually with this little experiment. So it's happening. I'm not terribly stressed out about it, I think she'll do okay. It just adds an extra layer of planning and a little less spontaneity to our days. She does good in a vehicle - mind you, a hour in the car now and again is far different from 16 +hours in the car over two days. At least a lot more places are dog friendly these days. Anyhow - so we are driving, not my preferred way to going to Florida BUT we are taking a bunch of stuff down to my folks place down there than they had up here. And any excuse to get out of town for a few days works for me!!! We've got a Excursion Max (borrowed from my SIL, I can't wait for mine to come in later this spring!) packed to the gills, but it looks like my husband has packed it like he was laying bricks or playing jenga, and everything seems to just fit without us needing to take one of the trailers, or even the hitch & haul. We don't have a planned location to stop for the night, we will see how we feel by about 6 or 7 PM. We are leaving around 4 AM - we have zero problems getting up early and driving but neither of us can stand to drive late into the night. Plus, with the pup in tow, we have to account for more stops and whatnot. Anyone do long drives w/ a dog who has any tips or recommendations? I'm not going to give her to much to eat, we will take longer & more frequent breaks to walk/go potty/stretch her legs. We carved out a spot for her crate so she will have her familiar spot to retreat to. I've got all her supplies/toys/bowls ready to pack. I've got a pharmacy of dog meds at my disposal, although I don't think she'll need anything for anxiety.
Paid $5.99 for a dozen eggs at a
Walmart in MD yesterday. It was weird, I saw several people with 4 or 6 dozen in their carts (there wasn't a ton of inventory, but there was plenty enough) as if they wouldn't be able to get their hands on eggs again anytime soon! I'll tell you what I've been noticing is MIA of late - half & half. I like to get basic, simple Land of Lakes half & half and it's often no where to be found, but neither is the store brand or any other brand. I do fully admit to picking up a extra pint if I find my preferred brand. There seems to be plenty of the flavored stuff though.
I've got dinner planned out for tonight and Friday night - I take & bake pizza and some chicken & lentil soup. My niece is coming to stay at the house with out other dog, and I've stocked up on all of her requested groceries (we pay her $$$ plus whatever food she wants me to pick up for her) and I'm just trying to eat up the last of the meals I have in the freezer. I've never made chicken soup with lentils - I don't usually care for beans in anything but I can do lentils since they are so small. When I made the soup my father was up here so I gave him the option of rice, noodles and/or lentils and that is what he picked. I put the leftovers in the freezer - I think it will be good. I have a bag salad that needs to be eaten as well.
I need to get moving, talk later!
. I called their regular vet for an appointment and they weren't going to get her in until next week. I went back and forth with the girl asking why it will take a week to see a dog for an ear infection, how I've been a client of theirs for 30 years, and this wait time is uncalled for. I was mad 
! Hung the phone up and called another vet, they got her in for this afternoon. The girl at the new vet agreed that she shouldn't have to wait a week.
. At least since it's indoor, the subs are behind a wall and plexiglass.
. I know a lot of people don't like him but he was amazing to watch.
to Kenny's court date being postponed. Maybe it's a good thing and will work out in the end.
Friends,
Taz that Jim's surgery goes easily and smoothly. I wish I lived closer and could wait with you in extra support. Know, my friend, I am doing just that from afar.
Snowysom. Continuing prayers for Kenny and his kids along with always for extra 
to you.
Footballmouse on your cousin. I'm so sorry, my friend. Extra grateful you have your sister. Carly 
prayers. I'm also glad you are getting a second opinion.
warm and well and that you did get some enjoyable new 
at the library too.
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Cheers for lower prices, Lynn! That is sure a blessing surprise. Please do take a 
nap.
around the block and moving it for Friday street cleaning. Have a good rest of the morning and afternoon, everyone! Stay warm!
Shop always sounds so tasty and I love the cute name! I'm so glad you got to enjoy a treat and lunch as well. Dad would have also liked a caramel cookie.
. She has a yeast infection in her right ear. I knew it was some kind of infection. Gave her medicine and also an injection to help with the pain. It made her really thirsty all night which made her go to the bathroom a lot, and it made her kinda loopy. Keep in mind she's a 70 lb. Dobermann and she got on top of my couch and laid up there for about 30 minutes!
She just acted weird all night.
