Nothing New Around Here

I guess we have settled into a regular routine because not much is happening around here.

We did get our new dryer on Tuesday, but our old cord was too short for it. Mama had to buy a new cord and Daddy hooked it up on Thursday, so we did laundry all day on Friday.

Mama bought drapes for the living room on Friday, so we all sat around and looked at them for 5 hours trying to decide if we liked them. We decided we didn't when we discovered that the lack of a liner made the view from the outside look really bad. Mama took them back today and Daddy helped her pick out new ones. We all like the new ones, so our home is happy again.

Mama bought some wine artwork for the kitchen. She debated doing it because she really doesn't drink wine, but she liked the artwork. She said the kitchen is purple so it looks nice. I think she should have decorated it with greyhounds, but she said she will do that in her office.

We have bunnies in our backyard. Mama always tries to scare them off, but they are not scared of her. She lets us off of our leash and we normally look at them for a few minutes and then we chase them. Scout chased one all around the shed and then she bounced off the fence. Mama hopes we just chase them and don't actually catch them.

A man was in our yard on Thursday marking things for the utility company. We don't know why, but he was here. I didn't care for him at all. He was wearing a hard hat and sunglasses and he was in our yard. It was just not right, so I barked. Yes, you heard me correctly. It was not a big bark, but it was a ruff, ruff, ruff. It was caught in my throat because I don't bark, but I know when something is not right and I have to protect my Mama.

I guess we have had several things happen this week after all, maybe it's not so boring. Daddy is going on a trip this week, so we will be on our own for the first time in this house. Mama is a little nervous about it. I better practice up on my ruffs.

Jack
The Greyhound Who Is Learning To Bark

Surprise Party!

Mama and Daddy thought they were going to a family birthday/Mother's Day celebration on Saturday, but it turned out to be a surprise party for them. Their 25th wedding anniversary is later this month. (Mama says to mention that they were only 20/21 when they married.) They were completely surprised. Four members of the wedding party were there including two that now live in different states.

Mama said the party area probably was decorated better than her actual wedding reception. There were photos all over including photos of us. Grandma "stole" them from my blog.

(Mama said this photo of us was one of the favorites.)

There were photos streaming on a computer monitor. The food was catered. There was a cake that Mama said was delicious. Mama said she was so shocked that she could barely eat. She said if she could always feel like that, she would loose weight.

Mama said that it sounds like the whole family was involved in planning and decorating. It was quite an undertaking and they definitely went to way too much trouble, but it is very much appreciated.

After the party, the friends came back to our house to see our new house and, of course, to see us. We were very excited to meet them.

It was a fun day!

Jack
The Greyhound Who Has Parents That Are Getting Old

The Cows Came Home!

Look, we have new neighbors!



Here's a closer look.

We haven't talked to them yet. The pictures were taken from inside our house. They moved in Wednesday night. They don't smell yet. We will keep you posted on that. LOL

Jack
The Greyhound Who Thinks Cows Make Nice Neighbors So Far

Checking Out The Calendar

You all know that I love watching my TV. I love Miss Judy, AFV and Animal Planet. I also love looking at pictures of greyhounds. It's true! Mama has a greyhound calendar and each month, I have to check out the new photos. This is me yesterday. Mama laughed at me because every time I came in the office, I looked at the calendar.


Jack
The Greyhound Who Appreciates The Beauty Of Other Greys

Wordless Wednesday - Memorial Weekend 2010.

Jack

The Greyhound Who Likes Laying By The Lake

Eaglet News

The eaglets are going to have a webcam and it could start as early as tonight! WVEC said they are getting one ready to go. Mama learned about it in the chat room a few minutes ago. Here is a really nice video of the eaglets new home.

Today has been a beautiful day. It has been sunny and I have been on my deck. I discovered something really neat about the deck. I can watch Scout run in the yard. She looks totally different running below me instead of beside me.

I helped Mama plant a tomato plant today. Yes, just one. We put it in a container on my deck. It will be safe from the bunnies there.

The cows haven't moved in yet, but we do have some down the road. We hadn't noticed them until today. We heard them. They say "MOOOOO, MOOOO". It could become annoying really fast.

We haven't heard the rooster since last week. Mama thought the rooster and the hen were gone, but we saw the hen. Mama said maybe the rooster become Easter dinner. I don't get what she means by that.

Last night, we saw the red fox run by our house. He is very sleek looking. We were surprised to see two small deer in our yard last night. We have animals all around us. We prefer the animals to some of those seedy people that were around us at the hotel.

Jack
The Greyhound Who Can't Get Enough Of His Deck

The Sun Is Here!

I'm telling you the sun is out. It may not look like it, but it is. The temperature is 50 and somewhat windy. I'm enjoying my deck. Mama is going laundry and hanging out clothes to dry on the deck. My deck is used to dry clothes and BBQ. It's just a wonderful place I'm telling you.

This morning, I came in from the yard and laid on the folk's bed and I got it muddy. Did I get in trouble? Nope.... Daddy did. Why did Daddy get in trouble? Because he didn't put the spread across it when it got out of bed. Mama bought a cheap spread that she protects the bed with and if we get dirt on it, it's not a big deal. Daddy said he didn't know it was one of his duties, but now he does. He said he put that on his schedule of things to do. I don't think he was happy about this additional duty, but Mama said the last one out of the bed makes it. I don't care who makes it as long as I don't get in trouble.

What is on my schedule of things to do today? Well, eagle watching is out. They have been moved to a facility and the webcam appears to have been turned off. The Daddy came by yesterday with a fish to feed them. It was so sad because they were already gone. He really tried to take care of them. We can still follow their progress but it won't be like it had been in the past. I plan to spend my day on the deck and Mama said she may try and spray some weeds today if the sun dries them out. We may get an afternoon shower though. That was not in the forecast yesterday. Grrrr!

Jack
The Greyhound Who Loves Relaxing In The Sun