Routines Are Important

I am a hound that likes a routine.  Mama just needs to remember that and things will go much smoother.  I've really been a good boy while Dad has been gone, but last night Mama changed our routine.   She decided instead of taking us for a walk that she would let me explore the backyard.  I had a lot of  fun doing that, but I wanted my walk, too.  I whined the entire time that Mama was on the phone with Dad.  Finally, she gave in and took us for a walk.  It was dark by then, but I didn't care.  I took my walk and I was happy.  I then went to bed.  See, just give me what I want and I'm a happy boy.

This morning, Mama painted the porch.  She has been dreading doing it because she is really not experienced with painting.  I supervised her from inside the house and I think she did just fine.  She said it wasn't that bad and I guess that's good because she will have to do it again next year.  Our porch isn't covered, so the paint comes off easier than other porches.  Mama thinks we should replace it with the boards that never have to be painted.

Do you see the flag in the background?  It's a flag of me!  Well, not quite because the dog on the flag has brindle patches on both eyes and I only have a patch on one eye. It's pretty close to me though.

The countdown clock is ticking down on my end of restrictions!  Five weeks ago today I had my surgery, so probably today is really my restriction free day, but when I saw the doctor he said it was three weeks from that day, so we are going with Friday.

Saturday, I am going to my very first Meet and Greet.  Scout has to stay home because Mama thinks it will be easier just taking me since it's my first time and I'm still learning to walk properly on a leash even with my harness.  I am going to see people from our greyhound group that made sure I received all the medical care I needed, so I am excited to show them how well I am doing.

Joey,
The Greyhound Who Doesn't Like Anyone Messing With His Routine

Happy Easter

We are having a fun day with Mama. We went on a nice walk this morning. I wore my new harness. I walked almost perfectly. It has a leash with two hooks, so Mama hooks one end to the harness and the other end is hooked to my collar.  It seems to work for us that way.  Mama was using two leashes, but that was harder to do.  She feels that having the second hook on my collar is safer in case the harness malfunctions.

After our walk, we had breakfast and then we started cleaning the house.  Scout went to bed while we cleaned.  I like helping supervise the vacuuming and the sweeping. We also did some laundry.  Mama used the Dremel on Scout's nails, but just used a file on my nails. I won't let her come near me with that Dremel.  Mama then started scraping off the loose paint to prepare the porch for its' new paint.  She swept it and then hosed it down, but there are things flying off the maple tree and landing on it.  She hadn't plan on painting it today anyway, but it definitely wouldn't be a good day for painting.

Scout wanted me to post this photo of her. She said she looks like a model.  WHATEVER!  LOL  This is how she posed while Mama was doing her nails. 

Mama took this photo of us last night.  Look, our feet are touching.  Mama says it looks like we are plotting against her. 

 Have you ever had a Peep? We were reading on Greytalk that a lot of hounds like them.  Mama said she might pick us up some tomorrow when they are on clearance. I guess they are not in our budget any other way.  LOL

One year ago today, Mama said that they moved into this house.  She said the year has gone fast. Jack has been gone for almost 10 months and I've been here for 9 months.  It's hard to remember my life before living here.

Joey,
The Greyhound Who Is Having A Nice Easter

Three More Weeks

Yep, it's three more weeks until Dad comes home. It's one more week until I am off of restrictions. I have a feeling that I'm still not going to be allowed to run though.  Mama is nervous about it. I will probably have to work my way up to chasing bunnies.

My New Freedom Harness is here.  We have pictures of it, but they are on Mama's new phone and she doesn't know how to put them on the computer yet. Mama is very happy with how I am walking with it. She says I'm 95% better. However, I'm still not good enough to allow Scout to walk with us. Scout and I together equal trouble.

This morning, we walked down this road that I love to walk down, but I'm only allowed to do so if I am wearing my harness.  It's downhill and I can really take Mama for good pulling if I am wearing my regular collar.  This morning, we saw goats and horses.  The horses were very interested in me. They ran up to the fence which made Mama very nervous.  She didn't know what they were going to do.  I wanted to get to them as much as they wanted to get to me. Mama took pictures, but they are on the phone, so you just have to imagine it.

Mama left the house on Wednesday with very straight, limp hair and came back with curly hair. How did that happen?   Nope, no pictures of the hair.

Not much has been going on. It's been cool enough to leave the front door open, so I lay in front of it and watch the traffic.  I was surprised when the neighbors chicken appeared in our driveway the other day.

Here are a few pictures that we took tonight. See Scout is HUGE compared to me. BOL

 My leg is looking good. The hair is growing back and my scar doesn't look bad.

Sorry our post is so boring tonight.  I wanted to catch a lizard and talk about that, but Mama wouldn't let me.  She really needs to let me do more so that I have something to write about.

Joey,
The Greyhound Whose Life Has Turned Boring

Wordless Wednesday - 4/4/12 - Play With Us!

Joey and Scout
The Greyhounds Who Want To Play!

It's Hot!

It may get up to 92 today!  What is up with that?  We've been in the 80's for a while now which is not normal.  It was 89 yesterday.  We basically stayed inside except for our walks and bunny patrols.

We got some good news last night.  When Daddy returns from his trip, we are going on a two week trip!  It could be longer, but we won't know that until we are probably on the road.  Mama doesn't know if she should disconnect the cable before we leave home or not.  If we really are gone for an extended time, we don't want to pay for it.  The equipment has to be returned and we don't want to leave that for someone else to do.  She will probably disconnect it and use the portable satellite system if we have to come home.  So here's the deal.  When Daddy comes home from St. Thomas, he is taking a week of vacation.  We are going to stay in a few state parks in Alabama and then we will head to Marco Island because he has a meeting there the following week.  We may have to head back home after that if he is sent back to St. Thomas.   It's not how we wanted our huge adventure to go, but there's not a whole lot we can do about it.  Daddy is really enjoying the work, so that's good.

Mama mowed the front yard on Friday.  You should have seen how red her face was when she came in.  She took a shower and it was still red.  She cut the grass at 8:30 a.m., so it's not like it was really hot.  I played her another serenade on the hedgehog, but then Scout stole it from me.

How early is too early when it comes to cutting grass?  Mama thought she might be pushing it when she cut the grass at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, but a neighbor cut his grass on Sunday at 7:15 a.m.   We think he was rude cutting his grass that early, especially on a Sunday.  We really don't have houses right next to us, but he lives a little further up the road and has houses all around him. 

My new harness should arrive today.  I am not excited about it. It doesn't sound fun. Mama says I need training.

My leg has been hurting a little.  Mama cut my medicine back and I was doing fine, but I think it is hurting because I'm walking on it more.  I took a little medication this morning, so hopefully that helps.  I really enjoy my walks, so I hope I don't have to cut back on those.

Joey
The Greyhound Who Is Excited About Going On A Vacation