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she sheds for two and I prefer to keep that out of my face.
I know what you mean. When I had my dog, the dryer vent would be full of hair. I did not really realize until she was gone that I was sleeping in all that hair. Bailey slept on top of the sheets thank goodness. Mine always dug her way in.

we’re using it to celebrate our anniversary.
Happy belated 37th anniversary (correct me if I a wrong). Hope you had a lovely time. I'm sure you did. I have not been to Applebee's in forever. Dad got mad because he ordered their most expensive steak and they said he would have to buy the bread separately. He never went back. Now that's cutting your nose off to spite your face.
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It was good but I ate too much!
I eat too much too. That is why I like splitting a meal with anyone. I need to get my togo box when the bring my meal and go ahead a split it but I am always so hungry and excited to be eating that. . . I forget.
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Since my last little dog passed, I have missed having a dog around but I didn't think it would be fair to get another one when I am so busy trying to figure out how to be happy. Since I have been doggie-sitting, I have decided I definitely do not need a dog right now.

Since I have not gone to the gym, I at least got my 10,000 steps in the driveway by randomly walking when Bailey was napping (which older dogs do frequently). Giving her 3 medications, watching her closely, and helping her up and down stairs, it seems too much like caregiving to me right now. Still too fresh in my mind.

She really has been a very good house guest. I thought it would be better to keep her at her house but really, she has done fine here. She rides in the car excellently so I have taken her everywhere I had to go and of course, down to my aunt's.

Needless to say, I am glad her mom is coming back tomorrow.
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Oh, I forgot to tell you that Monday, I got my new little gun. It is so darn cute. I cannot wait to go to the range and see what it can do.

When the man told me it had come in and I could pick it up Monday, I asked him when they opened and I would be there. When I got to the store which was supposed to open at 7:30, there were people inside but they did not unlock the door until 7:41. That had me slightly perturbed. Then I go in and they tell me the man that called me does not come in until 9 and he was the only one that could give it to me. GRRRR

Since it was almost 20 miles over there, I and the dog sat out in the car for an hour and a half. I did take her to use their grass. When 9 came, he was there and I asked why he did not tell me he would not be in until 9 and do you know what he said? He said you just asked me what time we opened. You know I rolled my eyes and told him, "I remember now why I do not like most men". He just laughed and I got over my snit as soon as he handed me my new gun. BTW, it conceals nicely in my bra even with the weight loss.
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    Oh, I forgot to tell you that Monday, I got my new little gun. It is so darn cute. I cannot wait to go to the range and see what it can do.

    When the man told me it had come in and I could pick it up Monday, I asked him when they opened and I would be there. When I got to the store which was supposed to open at 7:30, there were people inside but the did not unlock the door until 7:41. That had me slightly perturbed. Then I go in and they tell me the man that called me does not come in until 9 and he was the only one that could give it to me. GRRRR

    Since it was almost 20 miles over there, I and the dog sat out in the car for an hour and a half. I did take her to use their grass. When 9 came, he was there and I asked why he did not tell me he would not be in until 9 and do you know what he said? He said you just asked me what time we opened. You know I rolled my eyes and told him, "I remember now why I do not like most men". He just laughed and I got over my snit as soon as he handed me my new gun. BTW, it conceals nicely in my bra even with the weightloss. View attachment 998863

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    Aw that is cute! Hope it shoots okay :unsure:
    That man was terribly rude! :glare:
     

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    Wow! How’d you know it was our 37th Rat2? :eek: You’re good;):wub:
    I love my Google calendar! I remember you told us one time how long it had been, so of course, I put it on my calendar. I think it is wonderful and love to see happy couples. I think once was enough for me but I will not say never. Who knows, Aquaman might come to take me away. heehee
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    Aw that is cute! Hope it shoots okay :unsure:
    I watched every video they had on it and I am expecting it to be awesome. Shoots 22 mag. It is definitely for up close and personal and good backup if the knee doesn't do the trick.
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    Of course, I would probably talk to them until they just got tired and decided it was not worth it.
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    I love my Google calendar! I remember you told us one time how long it had been, so of course, I put it on my calendar. I think it is wonderful and love to see happy couples. I think once was enough for me but I will not say never. Who knows, Aquaman might come to take me away. heehee View attachment 998865
    Aw how sweet of you :wub:
    You do know this is my second marriage right? The first only lasted 4 years before he told me he never loved me. I was young and foolish and couldn’t handle it.
     

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    You had me at garlic, Dale :drool: I didn’t know you’d been married before. His loss that’s for sure! Dh was married before but he is my one and only. 18 years next month.

    He had a meeting to get to and I’d heard it was up to 90 outside but I never looked to confirm, so turkey sandwiches and chips it was.

    Nice toy, Rat2. I only laughed because of your response to the jerky guy. I would have been beyond angry. Italian temper can get the best of me at times. ;) Dogs make for awesome companions, but they definitely are a lot of work. Glad things are going well with her.
     

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    You had me at garlic, Dale :drool: I didn’t know you’d been married before. His loss that’s for sure! Dh was married before but he is my one and only. 18 years next month.

    He had a meeting to get to and I’d heard it was up to 90 outside but I never looked to confirm, so turkey sandwiches and chips it was.

    Nice toy, Rat2. I only laughed because of your response to the jerky guy. I would have been beyond angry. Italian temper can get the best of me at times. ;) Dogs make for awesome companions, but they definitely are a lot of work. Glad things are going well with her.
    Hey Sara :wub: Hope you had a good day.
    ‘Yeah it was a weird situation, not sure what he was thinking marrying me in the first place . I was crazy about him and only 19 years old so guess I didn’t know any better.

    Its been in the upper 90’s this week and rising unfortunately, it’s so dry here suddenly :(

    Dogs are a lot of work and can really hinder you if you like to go a lot like Rat2.
     

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    Good morning lurkers :wub:

    They can hinder a lot of things…..including sleep :lol::lol::lol: Thanks to a thunderstorm and Lucy’s unwelcome singing for hours in the middle of the night, I’m a tired grump this morning.

    Hope everyone has a great day!!
    Good morning Sara :wub:
    Ugh lousy way to start your day:(
     

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    Well, I cannot complain about my little house guest last night. I had to wake her up this morning.
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    Bless her heart. I put my hand on her belly a couple of times to make sure she was okay.

    I also had a wonderful day and night. I did not get my steps in yesterday but did some hard work out in the sun. My aunt has been trying to cut down a huge Pompass Grass plant in the divorced womans yard across the street from me. It would have taken her two more weeks so I went out there yesterday, tied the dog close to me in the shade, and got-r-done. My aunt was so grateful. She fixed me a tomato sandwich with chips and it was delicious. She has such a good time when we do things. It is sad that her own daughters do not take the opportunity.

    When I was cooling off my friend Sharon texted me and want to go to Bonbon's (my fav restaurant) and I was going to tell her I would have to take a raincheck and my aunt told me to go and she would watch the dog. I was skeptical at first but I really think she was wanting to do something for me because of all I did for her yesterday so I let her.

    Sharon and Kenny had never been there and they absolutely loved the place and what they ate. I knew they would. I got my buffalo shrimp salad. Omgosh. I had ordered it medium and thought I would try the hot because I like a little kick. It was so good. They have several hotter choices but this is just fine for me. I am not going to eat something if it makes me break out in a sweat.
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    Kenny was telling me that he went on a horse trail and the group went to this wings place and they ordered the ".... Burner" wings. He said the staff came out and watched them eat it. He said he had never had anything that spicy. He ordered his Buffalo Chicken Wrap mild.
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    I just love listening to his stories.

    Sharon brought me a bag of tomatoes and cucumbers. She is so darn sweet. I have been so lucky with people sharing their produce with me.

    It was also nice that when I came back to my aunts after supper, that little dog got so excited. She was dancing and wagging her tail. I had not seen her do that. Gwen, my aunt, said when I left the little dog whined at the door for a little bit and she put her in her lap and she was fine. I had forgotten how good it felt to be missed by something that loves you. I was worried about this little dog staying in a house she had never been to but she has acted pretty darn happy. I am glad she had a good time but I still don't want a house guest every time they go camping.
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    This o'l girl likes her freedom.

    Do y'all read my post before you go to bed so it helps you sleep?
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    I can't help I have so much to say.
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    Happy Sara's Fri-YAY eve.
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    I am going to admit that I fell off the wagon on my shoe buying. But you know how I like flamingos and they will go with so many of my outfits. And they were only $14.98. I also got some flamingo earrings to complete the ensemble.
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    flamingo shoes.jpg Okay, I'm gonna let you rest from reading now, but you know. . . I'll be back.
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    Good morning Rat2 :wub:
    Glad you had a good time yesterday :)

    I am going to admit that I fell off the wagon on my shoe buying. But you know how I like flamingos and they will go with so many of my outfits. And they were only $14.98. I also got some flamingo earrings to complete the ensemble.
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    flamingo shoes.jpg Okay, I'm gonna let you rest from reading now, but you know. . . I'll be back.
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    Those are cute :)
     

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    Good evening lurkers :wub:

    Thanks, Dale. I made my iced coffee extra strong this morning and got through it with just a few yawns ;)

    I got a new toy too!!!
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    My newest obsession is iced cold brew protein coffee with cold foam. I ordered this milk frother on Amazon Prime day. It works awesome to scramble eggs, turn milk to foam and supposedly will mix up a protein shake/hot chocolate from powder with no lumps. Haven’t tried that yet. Soon.

    Fri-Yay eve, indeed!!

    I’m jelly of all the good times you’re havin’ Rat2!! Good friends, good food, what could be better than that! Love your shoes! Where did you get them?

    Boys are off to the last soccer practice of the season. Two games left but we will have to miss the last one. I think I will go find something on Netflix to watch! Hope you all had a great day!
     

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