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Info on Cholesterol..good to know!!

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Posting soon, Portraits by Liz

Just a quick note..will be posting soon a great artist, Liz Read who captures the heart and soul of your cat, dog or other furry friends..she's been drawing my pack and wow so impressed and happy with the portraits..check out her site in my Cool Links section and check back soon as I will be sharing her wonderful portraits!

Five, now four days of Rest and Relaxation

Days of bliss ahead..I don't really have plans but it is blissful not to have to go to work...read and relaxed all day yesterday and all the dogs got groomed today. Read another book today, "Bury the Lead" by David Rosenfelt. His Andy Carpenter series has been entertaining and fun summer reads.

Trying out a recipe today for Thai Pork Chops (in the crockpot)..hoping it turns out good, I'll see in couple of hours. Served with brown rice and a light summer salad sounds good to me!

Wish it would cool off for the weekend..I've had enough of this blistering heat; my electric bill is evident of that. My vet bill for wellness and blood work for the two huskies well exceeded my electric bill! What's up with that? I need some dog health insurance...sheesh! I overlook the cost because of the great joy they bring to my life...its well worth it in that respect!

Picture courtesy of Rick Z.

When Everything Can Go Wrong ...It Will

Geez...one thing after another and I'm soooo frustrated at this point..its not anything huge but, still blood pressure rising....

1. This week I was harrassed by a librarian..she wanted me to pay for a book because she claims it was damaged...it had some dirt in the inside cover which she said was mold (it wasn't) but, 2 pages did look like water had spilled on them which I knew that I hadn't done!!! $30 later (and they didn't even give me the book)...I went home and discovered that T's son had borrowed it and while going home he tripped and it slid into the gutter....I was LIVID!

2. Waited all week for new curtains to arrive...they still didn't come so I checked on-line..it showed that they would arrive tomorrow (Monday) but then as I scrolled down it showed that they had cancelled 2 of the 3 valances but they were shipping one valance and 2 panels...on a 120" window what am I supposed to do with one valance???? Start a new fashion trend??? WTF??? So I call them and they said it showed in stock but after trying to replace the order they said they wouldn't be in until Oct 21st. Urrrrrrrrrrrgh! So now cause I don't want to wait I'll have to return the shipment and back to square one on finding curtains.

3. My computer is running like crud; its on its last legs which equates to point, click and wait, wait, wait.

4. I get on line and try to pay the cable bill and it keeps saying enable cookies...I've taken every step to do that, called the cable help line spent over an hour on the phone and it still doesn't work!!!!!!!!!!!!! And the bill still isn't PAID???!!!

5. Had a visitor over today visiting T (who was at my house) that announced I don't really like dogs (as my dog pack listened) and then proceeded to sit and throw a leg over the arm of the recliner that I just got...I got the recliner and recliner's in the sofa and love seat to prevent this type of seating arrangement!!

So I've come to the conclusion that sometimes Life ISN'T ALL GOOD...somedays are just not good at all. Hoping for a much better day tomorrow and in days to come! Sigh.

2010 Project Almost Complete...

Well, every year before my parents come to visit I start a large project..it's always a tight squeeze to get it all done and this year I was only partially done when they came to visit. I finally picked colors for the entry and halls and that part was finished when they arrived except for some wall hangings that my Mom and I went shopping for but after they left I decided to pursue and finish the project. With the help of my "crew" the living room got painted all the pictures and hangings were hung with care. Well, after that was done I couldn't continue to live with the old, worn furniture so I splurged and bought a new couch, recliner, love seat, end tables and coffee table ...yaaaaaaaaaay! Wow what a difference all the hard work was well worth it and the outcome is thoroughly enjoyable! The title says almost finished because I still have to order a valance and drapes. I'm actually glad my parents come to visit so much gets done in anticipation of their arrival. Next summer I hope to get the exterior of the house painted...I'm going to hire that out as that is waaaaaaaaaaay more than I want to undertake. I'll stick to the inside! I'll post pictures later...

Re-decorating ideas..

Just want to keep this for when I'm ready to re-do my bedroom..

http://glo.msn.com/featured/moneywise-makeovers-3856.gallery?Gt1=49006

IdeaPaint...great new product to try out!

What a fun product...I'm thinking of trying this out! I wish I had wall space in my kitchen but I may have to try it out in my bedroom; not a whole wall just a little idea bubble is enough for me. What a great thing for kids rooms or over a desk. If you put on a wall in your kid's room you'd be the first parent to be able to tell your kids they CAN write on the wall! =)

Jessie has something to say...

Here's my husky girl trying to have a conversation.."its all good!"

Love you Jessie girl!

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Profile Playlist by bungeegal23

Operation Rescue Max

Max is a dog that needs a home...so many dogs do these days...but Max is special...watch his video I think you will think so too!

Major Spring/Summer Cleaning Ahead...

Mom and Dad coming for a visit in two weeks...so my bike riding adventure will probably take a back seat...darn it! Major projects to undertake...yard work, gazebo work, housework, painting the outdoor structure, housework (repeated on purpose), cleaning some indoor walls (why do dogs lean against walls?)....sigh...so much to do, I'm stressed. How will I get it all done and work too? Luckily I have some help for the outdoor stuff.

I hope it all comes together!