Lazlo Update

Conversation with a happy dog . . .

"Yes!!! You moved!! I am so HAPPY TO SEE YOU!!! YOU'RE ALIVE!! Lemme lick your face! Your hand! Are you AWAKE YET??? Wanna play????? I slept all night, and I'm Hap-Hap-HAPPY!!! See me wiggle? I'm knocking everything off your nightstand! HAHAHAHAHAHA Why aren't you playing with me? I'm HERE! You act asleep. WAKE UP!! TIME TO PLAY! YAHOO!! WHOOPEE!!"

You'll notice - I don't get a word in edgewise!



Yes, this is the face I've been waking up to in the morning - regardless of whether it's 1:03 a.m., 2:48 a.m., 5:54 a.m., 8:18 a.m. or whatever. Everytime I roll over, or move, or maybe snore, Lazlo's on FULL ALERT - greeting me, happy I'm alive, and ready for anything.

I've discovered that he doesn't just chase rabbits in his sleep like most of the other dogs I've known in my life. He EATS in his sleep - knashing his teeth and making a horrible noise.

Sad, but his "parents" are on their way home today from Mississippi, and he will be thrilled to see them. He takes my mind off my own troubles and forces me to play with him and spoil him rotten. Sigh. He'll be missed.

A Hairy Visitor

My "Grand-puppy," Lazlo, is visiting with me this weekend. Mind you, it's a small house! And he's a small horse! This cuddly guy weighs about 120 pounds and loves to visit here, apparently. He hasn't said any different, so I'm going with that.

First thing he does in the yard is find the biggest stick he can. Remember last week, when I was raking back there? Somehow missed a 7-foot branch which he found immediately. After playing with it about 10 minutes, it was a more manageable 2-foot stick. So, he's claimed that as his own, and regardless of where he leaves it, he goes right to it every time he's out there.

Oh - and this dog will NOT go outside alone! No - I have to go along and remain outside while he does whatever dogs like to do - squirrel patrol (he's REALLY good at scaring them away for quite a while!), perimeter patrol, bird feeder check, and a great deal of ground sniffing.

One thing I discovered (at about 2:35 a.m.) is that he doesn't like things making noise in the night - like ice makers. It must have dropped a tray of ice about then, he he woke up and barked a few times. He's probably 5 years old or so, and before last night I've heard him "woof" quietly a couple times only. He managed to wake me up last nite, and today didn't like somebody walking along the street in front of the house. All these new things!

Anyway, he makes the days more interesting, not to mention the nights!

Lots-o-Fun

Had a nice week - at least the evenings! Still working temp, and waiting news on the great job I interviewed for the end of June. When I last checked there was no decision yet, but they said they would let everybody know once they had singled out a candidate. I've still had no letter of regret, so am still a bit hopeful. But, in all honesty, have convinced myself I won't get it, even tho it feels like a perfect fit. Just the way my luck seems to run.

Michael and Angela came home Monday from the Baltimore, MD, area and took my "grand dog," Lazlo, home. Miss the silly mutt for some reason. He didn't give me a moment's peace, but maybe that's a good thing!

Tuesday, Wendy, my niece, came over and we went to a 30% off yarn sale at Myer House - a great yarn shop near my house. She went slightly nuts, but I managed to be a bit more reserved due to my finances. Anyway, I got a nice Regia blue stripey yarn (1932) for a pair of socks and some #1 needles. Tiny! Next week, they have 40% off bags of yarn.

Wednesday, I was left to my own devices, and didn't do anything special, but Thursday, Michael and Angela took me to dinner at IHOP - my favorite place for breakfast at dinner time. We had a very nice evening!

Last nite, again, nothing special, but since I'm not accustomed to so much activity during the week, it was nice. Today, went back to Myer's House and got another pair of socks' worth of yarn (Regia 5729), and one that makes a pattern to make a Harlequin Hat (Regia 5178)for little Lindsay. Hopefully, that will keep me out of trouble a while! Also, finishing up a pair of knitted anklets for my best friend's niece. They'll be here the second week of August, so not too much time left (that's precisely why they're anklets!)

Also, been disassembling Wendy's mohair sweater - she ended up hating it, and it wouldn't fit me, so I am meticulously unraveling it. It is very similar to trying to unwind cotton candy. What a job! All the little hairs float around and tickle your nose! They've also ended up in every mouthful of food I've had at home since I started!

I am considering putting in an application to work as a craft instructor at the Michael's craft store in Florissant. Would add to my cash and would hopefully be a lot of fun! Will keep you posted.

It has been WAY too hot to be outside much, but am glad it finally decided to rain a while here - thanks to Hurricane Dennis. Kinda like my life - feast or famine. Either we are bone dry for weeks on end, or it rains buckets every darned day! At least the grass is greening up, and the garden hasn't completely died yet, so there may be hope.

I will post some pictures of my newest hand-knit socks on my needlework blog soon - and maybe the little hat once it's finished.

6 Jul 05 in Blu's Backyard

It's Stargazer Days at Blu's!!!

This year the bunnies didn't eat them, and the squirrels didn't dig them up!! So, there are a total of 10 blooms. These have all opened up since Tuesday morning, and they are absolutely glorious!


Not a bad closeup!


The whole bunch together . . .



And - Here's Lazlo - my "grand-dog" who is visiting while his "parents" (my son, Michael, and his wife, Angela) are off to the east coast to shoot wedding pictures. Tonight included an emergency trip to the grocery store for Milkbones - and a new, BIG tennis ball. Ever since I gave him the toy, I am no longer allowed to touch it! hehehe! He's HUGE - 111 pounds and can almost knock me over. I say "almost" because he hasn't quite done it yet, but it's only a matter of time! He's already picked a favorite stick in the backyard - and I'm no longer allowed to touch that, either! It is a nice treat to have him for almost a week - but I gotta admit, Granny's tuckered after just one night's entertainment.

Also - quick job update. I still have one this week - and they're keeping me busier, so I'm enjoying it more. Hopefully, something else permanent will come along soon and I can rejoin the normal workforce and start feeling like a member of a team (any team?) again. Will be nice to finally get my life a bit more settled after the last two full years of uncertainty.

Keep those fingers crossed! - and thanks!