Surprise Visitor

Yesterday, we had a surprise visitor.  No, it wasn't a squirrel, rabbit or raccoon. However, there was a rabbit in my enclosure last night, but that's not what I'm talking about.  Mama's best friend called and said she was coming to town with her brother and wondered if Mama wanted to go to lunch.  They have known each other since second grade.  They talk every day, but don't see each other very often because she lives in another state.  They saw each other at Mama and Daddy's surprise anniversary party but before that, it had probably been seven years since they visited.  So, Mama said "sure, come on over!"  

It was fun having her over.  I chattered and chattered.  She thought it was so funny.  I showed her my new ramp and my toys.  She laughed when I played with my toys.  I put on a good show for her, I think.   They went out for lunch and drove around all the areas they visited as kids.  They visited their old grade school because it has changed a lot since they met there 40 years ago.  Yep, they have known each other for 40 years.  That is crazy!  Mama had been wanting to do this sort of thing for a long time, but it had never worked out before.  Her friend lost her job in August, so now she has more free time and it just worked out that her brother wanted to catch up with an old friend of his.  It was a fun day for Mama and us.

I think today will be just a regular day and I hope I can catch up on the sleep that I didn't get to catch up on yesterday as planned.

Joey
The Greyhound Who Knows How To Entertain The Ladies

Nice Weekend

We had a nice weekend.  Saturday, we went to the park and walked and walked.  Scout thought we walked too much, but I wanted to keep going.  Mama said that I did walk too much though because my leg was sore after we got home.  It was worth it to me.

Saturday night, Grandma and Grandpa came over and got to see our Greyhound Expressway. Grandpa had helped build it, but he didn't see the official sign until Saturday night.  He thought it was pretty cool.

Yesterday, we just hung out.  I was tired.

Last week, we had computer problems.  A Trojan attached itself to our computer and didn't want to leave.  Mama kept removing it and it kept coming back.  It got so bad that she couldn't boot up the computer.  Mama decided to re-install Windows.  She didn't know if it would fix it, but she had to try.  She had read that all of her pictures and documents would be gone, but to her surprise, everything was still there.  She installed a new anti-virus and has been running the heck out of it and so far, the computer has been running great.  She still needs to back up all of our pictures in case the computer dies.  She does it from time to time, but hasn't done in the last few months. Scout said that Mama used to really get upset if the computer had problems, but I thought she was pretty calm about it.  I guess she is learning not to sweat the small stuff even though the computer is necessary for work.  She has a laptop, but it's harder to use for work.

Joey
The Greyhound Who Is Going To Relax Today

Joey Isn't Quiet When He Sleeps

Scout here with a video showing Joey sleeping.   Sometimes he makes a noise like a horse, but this is not it.  I would be embarrassed if I did this, but not Joey.  He's a typical boy.  He can do things and not care how he looks.  Mama said it's good that he can "dance like no one is watching".  I'm not sure what that means, but I'm too dignified for that.  It's like when Mama walks in the room and says "who has gas?"  Why does she even have to ask that?  We all know it's Joey.

Scout
The Greyhound Who Wonders If All Brothers Are Silly

It's Official...Greyhound Expressway Is Open

Yep, the sign arrived yesterday.  Mama said we should have some sort of ceremony but we were not interested.  I was just interested in enjoying the day.  It was 67 here!  It was so nice!

I definitely take after my big brother, Jack.  I love being out on the deck just like he did.

I know that he would have loved the Greyhound Expressway, too.

Joey,
The Greyhound Who Has His Own Expressway To The Yard

We survived Jack's birthday.  Mama was sad and cried, but she is much better today.  She said we need to plan to be away on the anniversary of his death because it will be difficult to be here and remember everything that happened that day.  I'm sure that Daddy will be happy to take us camping on that weekend.

I am like Jack in that I love being outside.  I love the deck the way he did.

If I had my way, I would be outside a lot more than I am.  I was outside yesterday and it was 24 degrees.  I just laid in the sun.

Mama said "Joey, it's 24 degrees, get your butt inside."  I was like, but Mama, it feels good in the sun!

Do you like my enclosure?  It's pretty small.  We had it bigger, but it was going down the hill and Scout starting doing zoomies and jumping over the concrete steps and Mama got very, very nervous.  We will increase the size in a few months.  

This morning, there was a bunny in the enclosure.  I swear those bunnies are bold. 

Do you know what?  Dr. Bone, a doctor from the hospital that fixed my leg, was on TV last night.  He was on My First Place on HGTV.  They showed the hospital.  I thought for sure that I would be shown since I was there so much, but it was taped before I even came to St. Louis.  We thought it was pretty neat to see him on TV.  He is one of the people that signed my cast!

Joey
The Greyhound Who Loves Being Outside

Thinking Of Jack Today On His Birthday

Today would have been Jack's 8th birthday.  Mama has been thinking a lot about him and thought about doing a year in review here, but just couldn't do it.  She had forgotten about Jack's birthday until Sunday night.  Grandpa asked how old we all were and that's what made her remember.  Jack would have been a senior today. 

Mama and I had a talk about Jack and I told her that he was my hero.  If it wasn't for him, I wouldn't be here.  I might still be waiting for a home.  I know Mama wishes Jack was still here, but she's glad she has me, too.  I think that when I make Mama laugh, Jack is probably smiling because he loved to make her laugh.  Heck, yesterday I had her laughing so hard that I thought she was going to throw up.  It caused her to have a coughing attack. 

So, instead of being sad today, we are trying to smile when we think of Jack, my hero, our blog founder and Mama's heart dog.  I'm really hoping I can take over that last spot, but I know that I have some huge paws to fill to do that.

Thinking of you today, big brother.  I hope you are happy with the job I'm doing here.

Joey,
The Greyhound Who Is Hoping To Make Mama Laugh Today For Jack

We Have A Ramp!

Our ramp is complete!  It's fun!  Here is the view from the top.

Mama is ordering this sign to hang over the "starting gate".

Mama took a video of Scout using the ramp.  This is not her first time on it.  The first time, she came right down. This time, she is being typical Scout.  She is doing it her way.

Here I am coming down the ramp.  Daddy thought Mama was taking a still picture of me, so he wouldn't let me go through the "starting gate" right away.  I have to wear a leash so that Mama can catch me since I'm not allowed to run through the yard on my own yet.

They are going to the store today to buy the fencing that will keep us in a smaller area of the yard so that we can use our ramp.  We are excited!

Joey
The Greyhound Who Likes Being In A Starting Gate Again