Monday - Another Wet Day

It has been raining here since Friday night.  They say we are in a drought. We don't know how that it possible.  It seems like it rains all the time.  Yesterday, we got drenched on our 6 a.m. walk.  It was a very cold rain and it took us quite a while to warm up.  It put Scout in a bad mood.

She was grumpy for a few hours.

 

I took Mama's spot on the couch and got all nice and warm.

Scout was happy later in the day.  Dad is petting her here.  You just can't see Dad.

Yesterday, the folks visited the Holocaust Museum of Houston.  The folks have visited the one in Washington DC and Mama said that one is bigger.  This one highlights some of the holocaust victims that now live in Houston.  Mama said it is a sad place to visit.  Dad said it is not fun, but we need to remember what happened.  Mama said she couldn't look at all the pictures because it was just too awful.

The folks got home in time to watch the Texans game.  The Texans lost.  We were really hoping they would make it to the Super Bowl this year.

We don't really have an update on the fire victim. We do know that his son who is undergoing a bone marrow transplant is married.  The man's daughter-in-law was here on Saturday helping her father-in-law.  The resort is taking donations for him, so we made one. He has a place to stay that is fully furnished, but he still needs clothes and things like that.  We think he probably has a home to go to in Louisiana.

Many of the people who stay here are here for medical reasons.  We have a lot of cancer patients.  There is a shuttle that takes patients to the hospital.  If you are not here for medical reasons, you are here for a job.  The snowbirds are staying further south than us.  We wish we were further south.  Well, everyone but Scout wishes we were further south.  We woke up to 70 degree weather on Saturday and Scout thought it was way too hot.

Dad set up a second heater in our motor home so now we are nice and warm.  We have a propane furnace, but Mama tries to use it only when absolutely necessary because the propane is running low.  We need to move the entire motor home to get it filled and that is a pain.  We are hoping we can make our propane last until we buy our new motor home. 

Joey,
The Greyhound Who Is Snug As A Bug In A Rug Today

Update: Fire In Our Campground

We have more details about the fire that destroyed a fifth wheel in our campground.  The fire actually happened around 2 a.m. this morning.  It did not happen while the folks were gone as we thought.   The neighbor of the fire victim said he woke up because he felt a lot of heat and smelled "melting plastic".  He looked out his window and could not even see the fifth wheel that was on fire because the smoke was so thick.  He ran out of his trailer and knocked on the door to get the man out.  He got out but wanted to go back in to get his keys and wallet.  The neighbor told him "NO!"  The neighbor then started using a hose to try and put the fire out, but it was too bad.  The neighbor then started waking up all the people around him telling them to get out. Four fire engines came along with two ambulances.  We didn't hear a thing.  We think it is because we are so used to hearing fire engines pass by us on the outer road.  We hear several a day.  They didn't come in with the sirens on.

The man was alone and is fine. He lost everything. They found his wallet but all the credit cards are melted.  He is here because his son is undergoing cancer treatments at a hospital nearby.  The park managers put him in a rental unit so he has a place to stay. 

The fire was so hot that it melted the blinds in the fifth wheel that is next door. 

They think the fire started in a hot water heater, but no one is sure at this time.

Joey,
The Greyhound Who Is Happy That No Pets Were In The Fire

Fire In Our Campground!

Last night, there was a fire in our campground.  Mama and Dad went out to eat and then grocery shopping and missed it.  Scout and I forgot all about it and didn't tell them.  They saw the remains this morning.

See the hole in the middle of the fifth wheel.  It is completely burned.  The front of their truck is burned, too.

How sad!

The back of the damaged fifth wheel.  Their stove, couch and bed are on the ground.

The trailers located on both sides of the fifth wheel have a lot of damage, too.  It is really a sad situation.  We don't know what happened yet.  Mama is going to ask her friend who lives just a few sites away and works in laundry when she sees her.  We can't remember how long the people have been here.  They are from Louisiana according to their license plate.  We hope they didn't have any pets.  We think they had to be home when it happened since their truck was in the driveway and burned, too.

Joey,
The Greyhound Who Wonders What Caused The Fire

Naked Afternoon

We survived the rain that Tuesday and Wednesday brought us. Tuesday wasn't bad. We had a lot of dry time. Mama drove us crazy by taking us out whenever the rain stopped. We talked to Dad about it and it was agreed that we would just go out at our normal times on Wednesday and take our chances. It rained for a good five hours non-stop, but it was during our normal nap time, so no problem for us.

Another rainy day in Houston.

Yesterday, the sun came out and it was in the 70's. Mama decided to wash our ID collars and let them dry in the sun. We had a naked afternoon.
 

Naked Scout

Scout has no shame.

Are you looking at my naked neck?

 

Naked is good!

 Mama wanted us to walk in the nice warm weather yesterday, but we preferred to sleep.  She forced us to go out for a while.

We still have flowers here.

"Yep, the flowers are pretty.  Can we go home now?"

"I really want to take a nap!"

"I'm going to take a nap in a sunbeam."

Today, is cleaning day.  Mama washed ALL the blankets and sheets.  The carpet has been vacuumed, the floors have been mopped.  I don't know why she bothers because it will all be a mess by tonight.

Sometimes you just have to close your eyes during the cleaning.

Last night, our Emeals dinner was Skillet Chicken Curry and Rice.  Mama said it was good.

Skillet Chicken Curry and Rice

The closing of our house may be moved up to next week!  We haven't said much about it, but it has been problem-free so far.  Mama says she will be very relieved when it is final.

Joey,
The Greyhound Who Was Naked Yesterday

Pet Blogger Challenge 2013

This is my first time participating in the Pet Blogger Challenger.  I think I am out of my league here, but I will give it a try.

1. When did you begin your blog?

I began blogging in September 2008.

2. What was your original purpose for starting a blog?

I started blogging to talk about my two greyhounds.

3. Is your current purpose the same?

No, after blogging for a little while, I decided it would be more fun to allow my dogs to take over the blog.  Jack, my first greyhound, became the chief blogger. He died unexpectedly in June 2011. I thought of letting the blog die with him.  I could not see continuing it without him because he was the life of the blog.

Jack

 Several readers encouraged me to continue it with my other greyhound, Scout.

Scout

 Scout does not enjoy blogging, so when we adopted, Joey, he took over.

Joey

4. How often do you post?

I post 4-6 times a week, normally.

5. Do you blog on a schedule or as the spirit moves you?

I try to blog Monday - Friday, but sometimes I blog in the morning and sometimes in the afternoon.  It really depends on what is going on.  I don't want to blog just to blog. I want to have something interesting or entertaining to say.   I hate to have myself on a strict schedule because for me, blogging is fun.  I don't want to make it a job. 

6. How much time do you spend writing your blog per week? How much time visiting other blogs? Share your  tips for staying on top of it all.

I probably spend three hours a week on my blog.  I have several blogs that I follow. I have those listed on my own blog, so I normally visit those and make comments before I write my own blog for the day.

7. How do you measure the success of a post and of your blog in general (comments, shares, traffic)?

       Do you look strictly at the numbers, or do you have a way of assessing the quality of those interactions?

I check my stats from time to time, but I am not obsessed with it.  I do like to see where my traffic is coming from such as what searches people used to find a post. There are times that the searches that connect my blog to people are quite funny.  I use the Blogger stats and Feedit.

8. If you could ask the pet blogging community for help with one issue you’re having with your blog, what would it be?

I can't think of anything.

9. What goals do you have for your blog in 2013?

I want to keep my blog entertaining.  My husband and I are living in our motor home with our greys and are traveling around, so that gives me material to keep my blog fresh, I hope.   I would love to pick up more readers.  I have found that joining blog hops are the best way for me to do that, but I only do that from time to time, so I should do that more.  :-)