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Hang in there @Avidkeo. If you like, call it recovery weight. The excess will hopefully boost some muscle growth which will up your metabolism. Glad your students are on track! I am sure you are an excellent teacher. @quilteryoyo ugh, I missed that your back was angry. I seem to tweak mine occasionally and spend 3 days on…

@shanaber haha! I hope Hobbes enjoys Beaux's stay. Kevin does seem big. they have a vet appt today, then I think I'll take Sandy for a harness fitting. I bet Kev is pushing 40 pounds. I hope the offer on Hilde's house works out.

Omg.. show up for doc appt and he’s running 2 hours late with a complicated surgery. I’m waiting. Drove 2 hours to get here, might as well. I’ll sure miss Kevin and sandy tho. I got a hair cut and it is wild. I’m not sure I like it. I wanted to go short again and was offered/asked options this is what I got. Out of order…

I have a harness question I bought Sandy a harness (amazon, of course). Size XS as recommend 17-22 inch chest, hers is 17.5 thereabouts. It is so small, that it won't even buckle. I can just take her to petco and fit her there, but is there a trick to finding the harness size? Kevin has a medium one (different brand- cheap…

I took the puppies to the dog park yesterday. They just got rowdy and chewing/mouthing everything. We met two other dogs and a girl about 10. Kevin peed on her. 🤭 He hasn’t shown and indications of submissive urination before. I wonder if it was because she was a kid and her dad was right there? Idk. I’ll take him to the…

@rheddmobile You thinking that the unmanageable might need to be managed with “rehoming” (long term care)? If you guys can get power of attorney at least it may help. Will posting a sign by the phone help her remember?

Puppy pics weight down again! yay! I am 1.5 pounds from do something. Bean has lost weight too. She isn't out grubbin' all day since the puppies. She is 16.5 pounds which is the lowest that she has been since starting the diet. yay! Vet wants her at 15 or less, so we both are doing better some the puppies keep us busy and…

@shanaber lol! Love the baby blues. I hope getting adjusted to the home is nothing more than getting used to a hair cut; I hope you love it.

@shanaber thanks for the chew advice. I've been watching her and making sure she goes. I am saving the puzzles and cow hides for Maggie and Kevin, maybe in the crate or car. Sandy is finding alternatives to chew on. you have to watch her, she likes the couch and her bed and blankets... ugh. She has her own blankets and I…

Doggie advice. Sandy is the reason there is a warning on dog treats to supervise your pet while they have a treat. She will swallow stuff whole, dried turkey/chicken dog jerky, pizzle sticks, cow hide… I about had a panic attack when I was watching her chew a pizzle and the next look it was gone, thankfully it showed up…

Beary tolerates the dogs if he is outside with them. He'll mill around and hang out on the porch with them, I even moved a cat tree out there and he has a real tree in cement ( branches, no leaves), out there too. I added shelves to the outside of one wall so he has a get away. He really is fine as long as he is control of…

@CMorning99 ya... the kitten pics are up to you! I have 4 kitties and three dogs... we are officially full at the inn.

Sister Sandy

In the pic, Bean is laying in front of the fridge... waiting. lol! pet talk @shanaber I am obsessed with these pups, I hope it just means that I am investing in them so that they are good adult dogs, nothing worse than a "bad" dog. This morning Maggie is playing with sister Sandy. She's quite taken with another female dog…

pet pics I got hw due by midnight... stalling.

ugh, I feel ya. I say buy a few "fat pants", something inexpensive and keep trying to lose. I was so upset for gaining when my pants were too tight, it was not helpful. I don't do dresses but perhaps that is an option since you could prob wear it a few pound lighter? or just get some sweat pants. haha. How ling has it been…

Here’s sandy today. You can see how much the boerboel is coming out. Happy Saturday all!

@shanaber love the pictures, Hobbes seems so happy! Wow! I hope Hilde’s house sells quickly and for more than asking. I bet you are excited to have your house done! Sandy is going to be a beautiful dog, probably more so than Kevin. She seems to be more lab than mastiff, she looked a lot like Hobbes when we got her, or so I…

Yes. I try to wipe them down with a wet wash cloth at the end of the day. I think it helps. Dh said they smell like canned dog food, so maybe they are just stinky from playing all day.

@CMorning99 I am always amazed at your level of energy. You seem get so much done. Weight. ohh down again, 2.5 pounds above "do something". yay! thats a 2.5-3 pound loss. I found that if dh doesn't bring home high calorie food, I stay on track better. I made chili with stew meat, it was supposed to be a beef curry (that dd…

@rheddmobile so far they have entertained each other, the quality of play is better, puppy vs 51 yo gimpy female. I need to institute "get down" so they aren't on me all day and I can get hw done. And crate them during a nap time for the same reason. Hi @RunsOnEspresso . Lurk away 😅 When we picked up Sandy she was a might…

Kevin is talking back. You tell him NO he can't have your food or sit in your lap when you are eating or trying to do hw and he makes a big deal over it; you seriously wounded him with rejection and he's telling you all about it. lol! He eventually stops and just lays next to me. Now that we have a litter mate, I…

@shanaber oh I hope Hobbes surgery goes well and they get it all. I hope it hasn't metastasised, and no chemo is warranted. IDK if this the best idea ever or the dumbest;

I ordered Kevin a DNA kit from Embark. It offered the health screening too, so I figured why not? I took him to petco and lowes today. He loves getting out and seeing people. I am convinced he's 89% Labrador retriever haha!. Maggie's is getting groomed, I posted a request to our neighbourhood group on FB, (all 9 of them;…

I've been so busy with Kevin that I haven't been eating as much or laying on the couch all day. My weight was down a surprising 2 pounds the other day. So I ate 2 ben & jerrys and 2 pcs of pecan pie... haha..regret. 🙄

Great work @Avidkeo ! Glad the heat blew over and you were proven right. I got a steam vacuum today. Dd said it is the way to go to get this grout clean. I ran it a bit and am unsure if it is effective. I do like the steam function, killing all the dog poop germs, cuz cats don’t have any ya know. Anyone have any experience…

Thanks @shanaber ! I figured he wouldn't be old enough to start some things. I remember that from the running with your dog conversations. We'll keep it play and loads of treats! He has a vet visit next week and I need to ask about neutering him. I am hearing some conflicting info; wait until at least 8 months for bone…

@shanaber Kevin doesn't fit in the tunnel. He tried and got a little stressed when he got stuck. haha! He was smaller than Cori when we got him and could get through it with no problems. I bought him a 2ft doggie tunnel today on amazon. I think he'll like it. I've been looking at some of the agility stuff, but not because…

Here’s a 1.5 minute video of Cori and Kevin playing. Cat in the tunnel is his favorite. https://share.icloud.com/photos/0RUpoVQ1rp4Qci5waYc6bShBA

@shanaber love the floors. 40 year old carpet? oh man, I know you are happy to get new floors! What the heck happened with the outlet? I am glad it was limited damage and not something more serious. I made lunch today. Beef curry, butter rice and sourdough bread (which was bought as a cook at home). dd wanted the beef…