Staying Busy

We've been keeping busy this week.  Mama bought mulch on Monday and put that in the front of the house.  It looks good.  Yesterday, we didn't do a whole lot. We took two walks and Mama worked on learning crochet again.  She wants to do this thing called Wiggly Crochet.  That's fine with us because it doesn't look like she will be making anything for us with it.  Scout said the last time she crocheted, she made scarves for her and Jack.  I know there are photos, but I can't find them and maybe I shouldn't remind Mama.  She might decide to make one for me.

Daddy is able to call us from the Virgin Islands on his cell phone.  The first night, the reception was terrible.  Last night, he called from outside his room and it was much better.  Mama heard a cruise ship come in as he was talking to her.  He said that mama wouldn't like it there because there are iguanas every where.  They are in the trees, on the ground, etc.  Mama doesn't like iguanas.

The weather is the same in the Virgin Islands as it is here right now.  That's strange.  Our weather is just warmer than normal. 

We were asked if Scout is bigger than me.  Yes, she is.  We don't have a good picture that shows it though.  She says she is bigger than me because I'm the little brother.  Mama calls me the little guy.  I'm not that little.  I weigh 75 pounds.  However, I look small compared to big-boned Scout.  LOL

Joey,
The Greyhound Who Is Doing A Good Job Keeping Mama Company

I Told You So

Scout here at the keyboard telling you about my experience with Joey's doctor.  We had a stormy day here on Friday.  I had planned to stay home while Joey went to the doctor to get his stitches out.  The skies turned black right before Mama and Joey left and there were tornadoes touching down across the river, so Mama said I should go with them because you just never know.  She didn't want me to be left home alone in case something bad happened.  It was a little scary riding in the car because the rain was coming down really hard, but we made it.

Mama explained to the vet and his assistant why I was there.  The vet assistant said she had never seen a female greyhound as big as me.  Are you ready for what the vet said?  He said "She is BIG BONED."  Isn't that what I have been telling all of you?  Daddy said he was probably kidding, but I am not sure.  He said that I look fine.  I'm very long and tall.  I'm bigger than some boys, you know.  It's not my fault I got the big girl gene.

Our bully sticks arrived yesterday.  We chewed on those for a while.  Mama is taking us on two long walks a day, but we are going separately.  She is trying to train Joey to walk better.  She may need to order the Freedom Harness that Miss Bunny's Mom suggested. 

Scout
The Greyhound Who Really Is Big Boned

On Our Own

Daddy left this morning for St. Thomas.  Mama dropped him off at the airport at 5:30 a.m. He will be back on April 27th.

Yesterday, we had fun.  We went to the state park near our house and walked one loop around the campground.  Daddy then decided that he wanted to go to another state park that is about a half hour away.  We stopped at McDonalds for lunch and then drove to the other state park.  We walked around the campground.  There were a few campers there, but no one spoke to us. It was a nice day though.

Oh, for those who are wondering about our motor home, it is 35 feet long. It has three slides.  The kitchen and living room both have slides, so that makes a large room.  The bedroom also has a slide.  It is a 2006. We bought it in 2008.  It was a rental before we bought it.

We are pretty tired after our big day out yesterday, so we will write more later.

Joey,
The Greyhound Who Is Resting Before The Bully Sticks Arrive

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