Wouldn't you think I would have a lot to write about with Mama being unemployed?   I thought we would be going to the park every day and just having a lot of fun, but we are not.  The main reason we are not going places is that I am not allowed to get in and out of the Jeep on my own.  The folks are scared I will hurt my foot by jumping in and out, so Daddy always lifts me.  Mama can do it in an emergency, but not on a regular basis.  So, we are just staying home.  The past three days have been spent looking for a job, cleaning the house and a little bit of exercising.  Mama made us collars for St. Pat's Day that are pretty cool looking. I think she plans on making a few more collars this week to give herself a break from job hunting. 

I have an appointment to see the vet on the 25th.  He is going to check out my foot and determine if the plate is ready to come out.  Mama warned me that I may need to keep it in longer.  I'm excited about seeing all my friends at the vet's office.

The snow is all gone and now we have mud.  I think the weather will be nice enough to go to the park this weekend.  We haven't been to the park for two weeks and I really need to get out and see some new scenery!

Joey
The Greyhound Who Is Getting Cabin Fever

It's My 1st Valentine's Day!

Happy Valentine's Day!   I'm not sure what is in store for me today, but I bet my first Valentine's Day will be fun!

I don't think I like Mama being unemployed.  I think we worked harder than on a work day.  First, we had to look for and apply for jobs.  Boring!   Then, we started cleaning. We organized the linen closet.  Then we washed all the kitchen cabinets and mopped the kitchen floor.  We did some laundry and straightened up the house.  Mama says that if she is not working, we at least need to have a clean house.  It was a long day!

It snowed yesterday.  I enjoyed being in it.

The snow will be gone quickly.  It's going to be 40 today and 50 tomorrow.  The schools here are closed, but the road in front of our house looks to be in good condition.  Mama said she might venture out later.  It will be nice to have a break from cleaning for me.  LOL

Joey
The Greyhound Who Wishes Everyone A Happy Valentine's Day

I Did It Again!

I tore off another tag.  LOL   I'm know longer scared of the tag police.  First, they have to find me.  Then, they have to catch me.  That's not going to happen!    Tags beware, I'm going to get all of you! 

Mama and Daddy are doing much better.  We all actually slept through the entire night last night.  We haven't done that in over a week.  Daddy was still not feeling normal yesterday, but sleeping through the night is a good sign.

Well, folks, my Mama is now unemployed.  Yep, the company called her at 3 p.m. Friday to tell her that they were no longer using contractors effective immediately.  She knew it was coming because it was hard to get work this past week, but she really thought they would string her along for a few more weeks. She was shocked that they actually called her. She expected to just get an email from them.  She is sad. She has not been completely unemployed since she was a teenager. Mama said we will need to cut back a little, but we will be fine.  Her job really didn't pay much.  We got a bully stick order yesterday and I think that is it until Mama finds a new job. 

We are not going to to the park today.  It's pretty cold here for one thing and the folks still need to take it easy, plus I hurt my foot yesterday.  I'm not telling anyone what I did, but I hurt it.  Mama keeps asking me what I did and I'm not telling.  I'm doing better than yesterday, but I'm still limping. 

Joey
The Greyhound Who Is Getting Good At Removing Tags

Jail? Me? I Didn't Know!

Last night, we were so excited when Daddy walked in the door.  He had been gone for six full hours.  We missed him so much.  He had kind of become a permanent fixture in his recliner this week.  We greeted him like he had been gone for six months instead of six hours.  Unfortunately, I got a little too excited and now I could be going to jail!  Daddy, said so!  What did I do?   I did this!

I was so excited that I tore off the this tag from my bed.   Daddy said it is against the law to remove tags from beds.  I didn't know!   I'm just a greyhound from the farm.  We didn't have beds with tags on them. :::sigh:::

Joey
The Greyhound Who Might Be Trading His Spots For Stripes - Yikes!

Returning To Semi-Normal

It has been a strange week here.  Mama is finally feeling better.  She still is not showering at the normal time, but at least she is showering.  Daddy is still not feeling well, but we think he is going to work later today.  He is dressed, but he taking his time about leaving.  Scout said that Daddy rarely misses work and two and half days in a row has never happened before.

Last night, I finally had the living room to myself.  It's been a slumber party all week long and the first two nights, I just left and went to the office.  Who can sleep with the humans making all sorts of noises? 

Mama said she is going to disinfect the house today.  I'm not sure if it does any good since they have both been sick, but it makes her feel better. 

We hope we have some more interesting posts in the near future.  Mama said giving details about this week would just be giving out way too much information and might turn off a number of our readers.  LOL

Joey,
The Greyhound Who Is Happy That His Mama Is Off The Couch