I'm Stitch-Less!

The stitches are out!  I no longer have to wear a trash bag on my foot or Mama's sock.  I am allowed to take 5-10 minute walks and walk up our porch steps.  I am not allowed to get in and out of the Jeep on my own for three more weeks.  I'm not supposed to run or play.  I'm walking really well though.  Mama is very happy with how well I am doing.  Dr. Mike gave me more pain medications just in case I need them.  I finished up my antibiotics tonight.  I should be ready to go whenever Daddy gets home from St. Thomas. Can you believe he is being sent there?  Most people would be excited about it, but we really want to travel together.

Mama is doing better tonight.  She was really upset when she found out that Daddy was going to St. Thomas.  We went to bed happy last night.  Daddy thought he might just go to Kansas City for a week to work and we would go with him as kind of a warm-up to our future travels.  We found out early this morning that the St. Thomas deal might happen, but didn't know until this afternoon that it was definite.  Mama is a planner so all of this changing of plans is bothering her. We don't know how long he will be gone, but think it will be a full month.  He will get to come home for a weekend and we hope that we can start our adventure then, but who really knows.

Do you like our new background?  Mama thought it was really cute.  We live near Route 66.

Mama said to tell you that we will be fine.  We have family nearby, so no worries.

Joey,
The Greyhound Who Is Now Sock-Less Joe

Good News Doesn't Last

Daddy is going to St Thomas.  The RV can't go there.  We are sad again.

Joey,
The Greyhound Who Is Very Sad

A Happy Update

GUESS WHAT?   Daddy is NOT going to Hawaii!!!!   We found out at about 4 pm that the trip might be cancelled.   Daddy just called and said the Hawaii trip is a no go.  We are so happy!  We could be hitting the road soon after all.  We have to wait to hear what the next destination will be and then if it's some place the motor home can go (not crossing an ocean), then we are on the road!

Mama is exhausted from this roller coaster ride that she has been on for three weeks.  She will probably have to re-cancel all of the services that she just reactivated soon, but that's okay.  This time when she cancels them, it should be the real deal and not just a test drive.  LOL

Joey,
The Greyhound Who May Be On The Road Soon!

Stitches

My stitches are supposed to come out tomorrow.  I hope so.  I'm tired of having to wear a sock to go outside.  I also have to wear one whenever Mama is not watching me.  I haven't played with my stitches, but Mama is not taking any chances.  In case you are wondering, I wear a women's size 10 sock.  LOL   Daddy's were just way too big.  It's been raining today, so I have to wear a white trash bag when I go outside.  The cows were really staring at me this morning and I just wanted to say "What? Have you not seen a greyhound wearing a trash bag before?" 

Our weather has been really nice.  We have had 9 straight days of temperatures in the 80's.  That is a new record for us.  Unfortunately, it makes the grass grow fast.  Mama is not happy about that since she will be the lawn care person soon.  Everything is pretty though because it's green again.  We have a lot of red bud trees here, so there are a lot of purple buds.

Mama is still sad about Daddy going to Hawaii.  She is worried about us because we miss him when he is just gone a few days and she doesn't know how we will handle a month.  I'm worried because Mama is not good at giving ear rubs.   She said it will be more fun for us when I can get in and out of the Jeep on my own.  I'm not supposed to do it right now because of my leg. So, for now, we will not be taking any trips.  Her back can only take so much lifting of me. A ramp would solve that problem, don't you think?

Mama ordered bully sticks yesterday and they should be here on Monday!

Joey,
The Greyhound Who Hopes To Be Stitch-Free Tomorrow

The HUGE Adventure Is Being Delayed....I Think

It appears that our HUGE adventure will be delayed until Dad returns from Hawaii.  Yesterday, our trip was on and off a few times.  We haven't heard anything today, but we are assuming that Dad is leaving for Hawaii on Sunday.  Mama was upset when she heard the news, but she has accepted it and has spent today contacting companies to keep services turned on instead of turning them off.   There had been talk that she would allow the cable to be turned off as planned and she would use the new portable satellite, but Dad said she would probably be happier keeping things as they are now.  She has unlimited Internet and more TV channels than she could ever watch, plus she will still have her DVR which she loves.  So, the cable will remain on and our trash service will continue. 

Yesterday, when we thought we were leaving on Saturday, Mama decided to un-install her anti-virus on the computers because she gets it through the cable company.  When she tried to install the new anti-virus, it wouldn't install.  She found out that her Windows Installer was no longer working.  After much research, trying many different things and many re-boots later,  I am happy to report that she has repaired Windows Installer and now she has re-installed the anti-virus that she took off yesterday.  So, everything is basically back to the way it was 24 hours ago.

Dad is supposed to be going to the Big Island in Hawaii.  However, the resort he will be staying at is very secluded.  I don't think he will be having as much fun as he thought he would.  We hope it's just a 2-3 week trip.  It will take him 12 hours to get there.  That's a long travel day. 

Mama has decided she probably will not paint the bedroom while Dad is gone this time.  She is going to re-paint the front porch instead.  Also, she will be cutting the grass which is pretty funny.  Dad never wants her do it, so she is not very experienced.  She hopes she can get the lawnmower started.  That has been a challenge in the past.  We have someone who is going to cut it while we are traveling, but Mama said since she is not working, she feels bad paying someone to cut it. Stay tuned on the lawn cutting.  It could be quite interesting.  She sprayed the weeds last week and not much has happened.  She told Dad that the weed killer might be too old.  He asked her if she shook it before using it.  She hadn't.  She's going to re-spray the weeds. 

Dr. Mike just called and said that the results came back from the plates and screws and I am fine.  There is no infection.  That's good news!!!!   Mama told him that I am wanting to do more than I should and he said she has to hold me back.  Boo!  I may have to have a word with him on Friday.

Joey,
The Greyhound Whose Adventure Has Been Delayed