Back To Boring

We had such a fun weekend and now it's back to boring. We were surprised when Daddy said he was off yesterday for President's Day.   He asked if we wanted to go to the park and, of course, we said yes.  We jumped in the car and off we went.  We went to a different state park than our normal one.  We have been there before, but we went on an honest to goodness trail in the woods.  It was really the first time I had been on a trail like that.  We went up and down hills.  We crossed over rocks, trees, mud and lots of leaves.  It was awesome!  Mama thought the walk might be too much for me, but I was the only one who was not huffing and puffing.  Scout was really dragging.  The walk was only a little over a mile but the rest of the family acted like it was 10 miles.  They are out of shape.  I could have gone again.

I relaxed after we got home, but I refuse to sleep in the car.  I might miss something.  Heck, as we were leaving the park, two deer ran across the road and I would have missed them if I had been sleeping.  You just never know.

Today, I am hanging out on the deck.  It's pretty windy.  The temperature is about 50 and the sun is popping in and out.  I wish the wind would calm down.

Joey
The Greyhound Who Wishes It Was The Weekend

We Survived Our Company!

We had a busy weekend.  Saturday, we went to the park.  We walked around the campground which is getting kind of boring.  However, Daddy took us through the woods. There really wasn't a path and we just walked in the leaves.  It was fun!  After our walk, we drove through the park to look for dogs and deer.  We saw one deer, but no dogs.  Normally we see a few dogs.  There is a Jack Russell that walks there and he just walks circles around his Mama.  She always looks a little irritated.  I think her hands must get tired because she keeps having to move the leash from hand to hand so that he doesn't get tangled up.

Yesterday, the Grandparents came over.  Mama and Daddy made us nervous with all the cleaning.  They even washed one of our beds.  We were were told to be on our best behavior, but what is that?  Mama said no jumping, no kissing and no pestering.  What fun is that?   So, they finally arrived and we went outside to greet them.  It was hard not to give them a big kiss.  That is what we do when our other Grandparents come over.  They came in the house and the Grandmother sat in Scout's spot on the couch.  Scout just stared at her, but it didn't make her move.  Scout then went up to her and tried to give her a kiss in the face, but she was told by Daddy to get back.  We sniffed them a lot and tried to make friends with them, but they were not impressed.  Finally, I just shook my whole body and my hair went all over.   The Grandmother said that I need to be vacuumed. We watched a few of my races, but they were not impressed.  I swear, these people just can't be won over.  Later in the day, all the humans left to go out to eat.  When they came back, we were excited again.  The Grandparents didn't understand why we were excited since they had only been gone a few hours.  The Grandmother sat in Scout's spot again and this time Scout and I both stared her down.  Mama said it looked like we were ready to pounce.  I think that did it because they got up and left.  LOL   Mama's right.  We will never win them over. Some people just don't realize how wonderful it is to share their live with pets.  Mama says it would be so lonely coming home to an empty house.  She loves seeing our heads in the window when she pulls in the driveway.  We make her smile!

Joey,
The Greyhound Who Enjoyed Having Company Even If  They Didn't Like Him

The Sun Is Out

The sun is out and it's nice!

I even brought my hedgehog out to get some sun. 

Mama is still unemployed.  That's not a big surprise.  It's only been a week.  Mama received an email from the company today saying that the system would be open on Monday for anyone who wants to work.  Mama emailed them and told them that she was told that everyone was let go.  Apparently, there are still people working.  Mama said she should have accidentally sent an email to the entire company to let all the others that still have a job know that their jobs would be ending soon, but she didn't.  She did email the person who sent it and that person said she would take her off the email list.  Mama wanted to say something rude, but she just let it go.  Mama received another email saying that first email was recalled. I'm not sure what good recalling an email does.  The damage has already been done.  I guess other people who were let go were not happy to know that other people are still working either.  

Mama made us two new collars yesterday.  I have a pirate collar and Scout has a purple collar. Today, she cleaned up the junk room and found the collars that she lost.  She has looked for those collars for months. She also found a missing glove.  It was a very productive day.  LOL

We are having company on Sunday.  It's the Grandparents who think we should live outside. That's all I will say about that today.  Our other Grandparents are headed to Florida tomorrow.

Joey
The Greyhound Who Is Happy To See The Sun Again

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!