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Merry CHRISTmas!
December 25, 2009
WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!
December 18, 2009We got a Wii!!!!
I got my Christmas bonus and promptly went to Costco and got the Wii system and Wii fit Plus.Now I’ll be all set for my New Year’s resolution to lose this extra poundage that certain prescription drugs have added to my already overloaded system.
The Crazy Dog Lady came down this afternoon to hold my hand and help me get the whole thing connected and set up. I’m so thankful for her!
We are expecting a huge snow storm to start tonight…. possible 20″ or more! Glad we have a new game to keep us occupied!
We Got A Few More Days
December 3, 2009VOTE HERE VOTE HERE VOTE HERE for Suzanne.
The contest ends on December 7th!
From the vote count, it looks as if a few of the contestants have figured out a way to ‘cheat’… but Suzanne wouldn’t lower herself to that standard. Votes are still important, but aren’t the only thing that will win her this job. So keep voting and ask your friends to vote too! Post the link on Facebook or MySpace .
Read Suzanne’s blog HERE to see why I want her to win!
She has CATS, DOGS, GOATS, CHICKENS, DONKEYS… I LOVE her!
(ALTHOUGH, I need to find a way to look past all of those SCRUM-TRU-LES-CENT high carb recipes she always posts!)
A Whole Bunch of Nothin!
December 1, 2009Wish I had something fun to write about, but life has been pretty slow here on The Hill lately.
We did have fun at the Crazy Dog People’s place last Saturday. I asked them if they would mind showing Mr. C and I the finer features of the Wii gaming system. We’re considering buying it for ourselves as a Christmas present. I had heard from several different people about how much fun it was and how it helps motivate you to do the workouts in the Wii fit program. Mr. C’s friend told him about ‘Big Game Hunter’ and he’s was sold right then.
They gave us an overview and let me tell you… I’m an excellent bowler! I’m terrible at soccer. Not bad at golf. I didn’t try any of the excercise, but yoga looks interesting. I think we might just go ahead and get it… we’ll see.
Otherwise, I’m in the midst of Christmas decorating at work and so far I’m not feeling festive. I’m hoping for some company in between Christmas and New Years though… that would go a long way in changing my mood!
Keep Voting for Suzanne!
Thank you!
I’ve Created a Monster
November 27, 2009The Scmenkmans have long known about the joys of fondue. They have introduced me to the feasting in the past, and most recently this past October when the Capris and Bermudas were treated to a gut-busting extravaganza.
So imagine my joy when on a recent run through of Ross Dress For Less I came across this major bargain…
In case you can’t make out the price tag… it was only $14.99!!
When Mr. C. came home and saw it sitting on the counter he was a bit… sceptical. He remembered his mom doing fondue way back in the day and didn’t remember being impressed.
I explained to him that this was different, not cheese fondue, but oil fondue… basically fried food!
THEN I added the information that various dips were involved and I could see in his eyes that he was intrigued… still sceptical, but intrigued nonetheless.
He also may have been a bit concerned if fonduing was considered a ‘manly’ thing to do… you know, kinda like that ‘real men don’t eat quiche’ controversy from way back.
I assured him that Mr. Schmenkman (aka Honey) was a seasoned fondue-er and that eased his mind.
So last weekend, once I began the preparation he was quite enamoured with the whole idea… pre-cut fried food with lots of different dipping sauces… how can you go wrong?
We had chicken,steak,shrimp,scallops, and okra with a variety of dips.
Mr. C indulged in the breading process while I skipped that step.
NOW he has ordained himself “The KING of Fondue”
I told him that ‘Honey’ just might challenge him on that… and considering that Honey actually prepares the fondue and doesn’t just eat it, I’ll be on Honey’s side!
So anyway, while at the grocery store yesterday, I called Mr.C. to see if he needed milk…. he said “yes, and don’t forget to pick up all the ingredients for the fondue tomorrow!”
Yes, I’ve created a monster!
I’m pretty sure he plans on fonduing every weekend now… I’ll have to break it to him that it is supposed to be a special occasion kind of thing.
Of course he IS spoiled, so we’ll be fonduing this evening just because I love him.
VOTE HERE FOR SUZANNE!
I Can BREATH! and Other Stuff
November 21, 2009Finally, the snot has lifted! I will never take breathing for granted again.
Life here on The Hill has been kind of quiet. I haven’t felt inspired to write about anything lately either.
I’ve begun the Christmas decorating at Chesley already. I can’t believe that December is almost here!
Seymour the rooster, who lost his flock in a bloody coup has come back home and is living with Mr, Kowalski’s hens. He has completely lost his sight in one eye and I’m wondering if he isn’t going completely blind. I know he can see some things but he seems to run into things more than he should.
It’s nice to hear him crowing out there in the morning.
The weather report today is calling for a nice sunny, mild day so I’m going to try to get some things done out in the gardens and get a few weeds pulled or something.
Have a good weekend everyone and please don’t forget to VOTE FOR SUZANNE!! CLICK HERE TO VOTE
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November 20, 2009Suzanne has lost her lead in the contest! Please vote, it only takes a couple of seconds!
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Another quick vote a day if you would…
November 17, 2009A while back I asked y’all to vote for Suzanne at Chickens In the Road.
She is in a contest for a paying job!
She won the first round!
Now she is in the finals and she needs your votes to win.
She is one of my favorite feel good bloggers so please
vote here for her!You can vote once a day from each of your computers until December 7th.
She really needs this so help her out please… every day if you can!
Check out her blog too… it’ll make you long for the simple life!
It’s Snot a Good Thing
November 3, 2009On Sunday I developed the worst head cold I’ve had in years.
Neti pots, Mucinex, Vicks Vapo Rub, steaming, cold medicine, NyQuil…
nothing is breaking up the nastiness filling my head.
Where does it come from??? Is my brain melting I wonder?
Small Favor
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Wedding Arrangements
October 10, 2009I’ve been busy working on some flower arrangements for my friend and former employer’s son’s wedding.
We worked together on all of the table arrangements last week. (we used branches and artificials) and I forgot to get pics.
Last night and this morning were the fresh arrangements for the buffet tables and the bar. I think they turned out pretty cool.
For the two buffet tables…
And for the bar…
I had nothing to do with the cake, but it is so pretty I needed to take a picture even though it was still in the box….
Positively SINFUL
October 2, 2009Yesterday was my birthday although I don’t really like to count them anymore!
On Tuesday and Wednesday I spent the day with my friend and former employer Lindy. I was helping with the centerpieces for her son’s wedding and doing some decoration.
She had forgotten about my b-day so she took me to this decadent bakery to have a little celebration…
We enjoyed a plate of delicious macaroons and some cappuccino.
They offered samples of a couple of cakes and one of them was to DIE for! Walnut something or other… can’t remember the fancy gourmet name right now though.
Anyway, my eyes literally rolled back into my head when I tasted it so Lindy bought one for me for my b-day present!
OH MY GOSH!
Mr C. and I were in heaven last night!
Dog-Duck-Deux
September 27, 2009Well, the 2nd Dog-Duck arrived yesterday after a mix-up on the Friday arrival time.
This guy is a bit older and was rescued from even more deplorable conditions than Dog-Duck-1.
He was also housed in an outdoor kennel with dogs but the difference is that all of them were starving. It’s amazing that the dogs didn’t kill and eat the duck… just amazing!
It was clear how malnourished he was when I put him in with D.D.-1
D.D.D.’s bill and feet were extremely pale compared to the bright orange of D.D.-1’s and his neck is sooooo skinny. I can feel the bones beneath his feathers.
When first introduced, the ducks did not know what to make of each other. Neither has ever seen another duck since they were tiny babies!
D.D.-1 showed a bit of territorial behaviour at first but after only one night together they are happy little buddies that just MAY be starting to understand that they really aren’t dogs after all!
I can really see a big difference in D.D.-1’s personality already! He/she seemed depressed before but now he/she is so happy to have a buddy to swim with!
(By the way, I’m convinced it’s a SHE)
We had quite an adventure this morning when I put both of them in Paddy’s pond together for the first time I’ll have to write about that later though. Suffice it to say, Paddy was NOT happy and I think the ducks will have to stay in their own enclosure under the deck until the Crazy Dog Couple have their new home all ready for them!
We Got a DOG
September 19, 2009Well…. not really, we got a DUCK that THINKS it’s a dog!
Here’s the story…
I got an e-mail from a friend telling me about this girl in town that had rescued one baby duck out of the road after it’s entire family had been hit by a car and killed.
Bless her for doing that, BUT for some reason she thought it was ok to keep the duck in a 10×10 chain link kennel with a Blue-tick Hound and a Beagle! Apparently, the dogs must not be aware that they are hunting dogs because they accepted the duck and slept curled up together in the less-than clean kennel. He/she grew into a big dirty white duck-dog.
At some point the girl finally came to the conclusion that it probably wasn’t the best environment for a duck… gee, ya think?
When I picked it up it smelled like a very dirty wet dog that had never had a bath in it’s life! I put her/him into Paddy’s pond and the poor thing had no idea what to do in deep water! So, I filled a shallow container and set him/her up in the holding pen under the back deck. It took quite awhile for the duck-hound to get into that water but I’m finally seeing some duck-like behaviour coming out.
Yesterday I put him/her back into Paddy’s pond and he/she swam and and actually had fun!
That is ,until Paddy came out to see what was going on…
Paddy slowly swam back and forth, eyeing the intruder, sizing him/her up.
Then suddenly she literally torpedoed herself towards that duck and scared the bejeebers out of the poor thing.
Apparently, Miss Paddy-Cake isn’t very good about sharing!
I will put him/her back in Paddy’s pond today while Paddy is sleeping. She doesn’t like to rise and shine until mid-afternoon at the earliest!
My plan was to release this duck at Chesley but I’m afraid it would think some coyote or fox was his friend and end up being a meal! I’m currently looking for a new home for him/her.
Back At Nine
September 16, 2009
Yes, I know, quit rolling your eyes!
Here’s the story, we kept getting middle of the night calls from the security company about the warehouse that Mr.C. runs. The motion sensors kept being activated.
It was happening quite a lot and usually birds are to blame. But this time someone spotted a small orange and white cat who was the culprit!
“WILD, FERAL, no one can get anywhere near it” Mr C said!
So on Sunday we took a havaheart trap and a can of cat food out to trap the little rascal. But FIRST, I said I wanted to call it and see if it would come to me.
He was in my arms in less than 10 minutes. Purring louder than any kitten I’ve ever heard! The poor starving little thing hadn’t had anything to eat or drink for nearly a week! Unless you count the rat poison he ate in desperation.
I knew within seconds that he was MINE… Mr C knew it too, AND Mr. C was perfectly fine with it! He calls him his “Little Man”
We named him Casey, because he was found in the case center.
He throws himself at your feet offering his belly for a rub at every opportunity. He wants to be around us at all times and purrs constantly
So far the other cats seem to be ok with the situation, their noses are a little out of joint, but no major problems. Casey actually pretty much ignores the other ones which I find kind of odd.
He seems to have had no ill effects from the poison so far. We are giving him Vitamin K tablets which is the antidote for rat poison.
On Monday there were two of his brothers found outside by the dumpster that Mr.C caught and took to the humane society.
They were all obviously friendly and socialized, I will NEVER understand how people can care for animals and then just dump them somewhere.
It makes me physically sick.
So meet our “wild and feral” Little Man, Casey…
Mr. Personality Plus, that’s him.
Have I mentioned that I don’t even LIKE orange cats??
