Will Wonders Never Cease

Well, I finally found out what the address to this silly thing is, so the news is out and maybe before too long somebody will admit reading it.
This afternoon we spent some wonderful time watching Georgia and Boogie chase one another in the front yard all over the tall grass that has just now started to grow tall enough to hide behind. Georgia is faster by a zillion than is Boogie, but the latter has learned to attack her as she rushes by. Georgia has a bone that she with which she likes to play keep away. Boogie tires of that in about a nanno second, but after a few dashes by, Georgia lures her back into the chase. It's a hoot seeing a brindle Frenchie playing with a four month old yellow Labrador.
I've NEVER seen such a clone as is Boogie to her mother, Garbo. They are EXACTLY alike, not only in looks but in gestures and temperament, with the great exception that Boogie is a LOT more outgoing. With that in mind, I'm hopeful that she will be a LOT easier for Darcie and Anthony to show than was Garbo, the princess who only went around the ring once and then declared that she was too smart and bored to do it again. She garnered a Major and a couple of singles, but she'll never finish no matter how well she fits the standard. So we now have hopes that your clone of a daughter will not be so particular!
Have just spent a couple of days worrying about Joseph, my "nephew" who lives here and helps me by taking superb care of the dogs (Boogie spends each night with him in his bedroom.). Joseph was married to my dear niece at one time and we were good Braves friends during that time. He moved to PA for a time and then ended up here. He has a bad heart and Monday went to the ER and then was admitted to ICU at Emory U Hospital. His heart rate was above 154~the cardiologists finally got it down to a reliable level and sent him home two days later with five new prescriptions. The cardiology dept there has never seen a man of his young age (late-30's) with a heart that bad. To add to the mix, Joseph also has a debilitating back problem brought on by falls from roofs. He was a professional roofer. He adores the dogs and they him. So we now have Joseph back in the fold and are going to the pharmacy first thing in the AM to get those new meds.
Anyone interested in a fabulous rescue pitbull/boxer mix? He was found wandering up and down our street last weekend. My neighbors took him in and we are actively trying to find this jewel a proper home. He's as gentle as can be, apparently obedience, leash, house and car trained (although not neutered YET). He's a brindle (taupe) with a white bib and four white feet and a white tip on his tail. His quiet nature and his affectionate temperament make him a real prize and for that reason we are loathe to take him to the pound. We've tried to find his former owners but no one has responded to our efforts. We are afraid if we take him to the pound he'll end up with someone who wants a protection dog and this creature would have to be mistreated very badly to become an attack dog. He's just too nice! We call him Major and if someone thinks they have a suggestion for finding him an appropriate home, please DO call me.

With Darcie to keep me enthused, I have started the veggie garden this year even though I didn't originally plan to do that. Have moved it around to the front yard to make watering simpler. The romaine and butter crunch lettuce are practically running us into a produce business. All the tomato plants save two are heirlooms and we are anxious to have the first ones. Also have a great herb garden stashed among some lovely annuals and bulbs, so the front (in case somebody is foolish enough to want to buy this place) will look acceptable should we ever be able to put it on the market. Too much to repair and replace at the moment to have a date for that. Also the property dispute is still in full argument (expensive lawyers' bank accounts are like dark holes into which you pour money....), so we are still on hold.

I appreciate all the good wishes sent to me on Monday for my "anniversary".... my mom's best friend always said what's normally called a birthday is really an anniversary and a mother's birthday....but evidently somebody missed that along the way. At any rate, I spent it in the ER with Joseph. BUT my wonderful best buddy/first cousin JoJo on Sunday treated me to a fabulous birthday dinner (and dessert -- white chocolate banana cream pie) at ARIZONA over in Stonecrest Mall. Next time any of you come to town, be sure to remind me to take you down there. It's as good as the Sycamore Grill in Stone Mountain, believe it or not.

Okay, that's all for today. I'm off to watch the ballgame....GO BRAVES....interspersed with the next edition of Project Runway. Keep in touch, You All.....MsP