Share your day..April 2013

[Ozarkgal]

Depending exactly where one lives, Middle Tennessee had 2" - 4" inches of rain, Saturday. The hill sides in the yard had water puddles on them and that never happens.

Raining again this morning.

Hope you dry up soon TWH.... We've had rain and thunderstorms for two days now. They graded the road on Monday, so I'm sure after all the rain, it's a mess already. I have to go out today, so I guess I'll find out.

This weather really put a halt to my outside work momentum. I hope it didn't wash away all the seeds I spent last week planting. I have the campfire cookout planned for this evening since it's supposed to be nice today.

The Gangstas did not get their baths and haircuts as planned, so that is scheduled to happen today. It's getting critical.

No, Mr. TWH is going to be at work when I do this. We do NOT work well together.

LOL...sounds just about how things go around here. We don't plan projects together anymore because all of a sudden I become an idiot who gets talked down to. We started to build a corral once and got two boards on before he ended up building the whole thing by himself, due to being talked down to, which I don't do well.

I usually plan things out before I get started and once I have the plan in my mind I go for it. Hubby spends so much time telling me it can't be done and how to do it, that I'm half way through the project before he runs out of reasons and suggestions.

The gal that replaced me, at my PT job, got called to jury duty the week my ex-boss is getting married and leaving town for a honeymoon. I said if push-comes-to-shove and she can't find anyone, I 'll come in and work. Mercy I hope it doesn't come to that. Mentally I'm for it but physically, I'm already wore out just thinking about it - lol lol Getting these horses ready for turnout, then having to hurry and clean stalls, and get to work on time, no longer sounds like "just another day" --------------

I tried filling in for my vet's groomer on an as needed basis right after we moved here. It's an hour drive each way, and the two times I went when called they only had 2-3 dogs for me. I told them I loved grooming for them, but I couldn't drive an hour each way to do 3 dogs. Plus, they would call me at the last minute in the morning and ask me to come. It would be 2 hours before I could get there, not even being dressed and having my equipment ready. I was too rushed and behind schedule when I got finally got there. I love the staff and clinic, wish it could have worked out, I would have enjoyed the extra $$, plus they paid really well.

 

[That Guy]

Speaking of couples working/not working well together reminds me of the LAST time I fell in love. She was, of course, beautiful and smart. I found that if she told me to do something . . . it didn't bother me. She was right and I respected that. Now, I have a big problem with authority. I detest being told what to do but I had no problem with her and we made a great team. Well, that was until I got traded for the new recruit . . . Asi es la vida.

Now for the subject at hand; sharing the day. Hello Kitty is sitting and looking out the window rather than heading out for more gopher hunting. Can only assume she's planning her day. Fog is in which is necessary for the Central Coast to be what it is and that's beautiful. After another cup of coffee and wandering around here on the site, gonna step outside and pull some more weeds, plant some more seeds and . . . (there's gotta be something that rhymes with weeds and seeds) . . . oh, well, I'll be doing that, too.

 

[SifuPhil]

I wasted 2-1/2 hours of my life today trying to do something that really should take only a minute or so.

NO, I'm not talking about sex.

I was trying to code a link to Amazon into my blog and got nowhere fast. Luckily I also had my student today, so I took out my frustration on him.

Doc says his wrists will heal eventually but that left leg is a goner. layful:

 

[SeaBreeze]

Oh yeah, first things first....The Gangstas are definitely getting baths today and haircuts tomorrow.

That's always how I groomed mine, bath (in our tub) one day, and then no going out to the park to get muddy until the clippering is over with. They are high maintenance, but not going to spend the money, or put them through going to a groomer...only tried them twice, and was not a happy camper.

 

[SeaBreeze]

We're going to Lowes to buy the lumber I need, to re-do the run-in stall. Hopefully this week. I am not looking foward to pulling those mats up but it's a shambles because it serves as the pass-thru for the other three stalls. The horse that has that stall needs to have it fixed and fixed correctly this time. Serves me right for trying to cut corners four years ago. At least I can get the front loader right in the stall and spread the crush mostly with the bucket.

No, Mr. TWH is going to be at work when I do this. We do NOT work well together. I sit back and think things thru, while his Hypertensive Type A self just jumps right in. Most of the time he's right but when he isn't, it can be a major %^&*@# when it comes to efficiency. I've built entire stalls by myself, surely I can still handle putting a few kickboards up??? Surely--------------------------

The gal that replaced me, at my PT job, got called to jury duty the week my ex-boss is getting married and leaving town for a honeymoon. I said if push-comes-to-shove and she can't find anyone, I 'll come in and work. Mercy I hope it doesn't come to that. Mentally I'm for it but physically, I'm already wore out just thinking about it - lol lol Getting these horses ready for turnout, then having to hurry and clean stalls, and get to work on time, no longer sounds like "just another day" --------------

Great that you can do the work by yourself, kudos! Hope all goes smooth for you. Sounds like you have a lot on your plate, hopefully push won't come to shove.

 

[SeaBreeze]

Hello Kitty is sitting and looking out the window rather than heading out for more gopher hunting. Can only assume she's planning her day. Fog is in which is necessary for the Central Coast to be what it is and that's beautiful. After another cup of coffee and wandering around here on the site, gonna step outside and pull some more weeds, plant some more seeds and . . . (there's gotta be something that rhymes with weeds and seeds) . . . oh, well, I'll be doing that, too.

Hello Kitty is smart, nothing like a well-planned day. :love_heart: ....see where the day leads?

 

[Ozarkgal]

That's always how I groomed mine, bath (in our tub) one day, and then no going out to the park to get muddy until the clippering is over with. They are high maintenance, but not going to spend the money, or put them through going to a groomer...only tried them twice, and was not a happy camper.

Yes, I usually split the chore into two days, but I er..got behind schedule due to the rain yesterday. I bathed them this morning and was going to do them tomorrow, but the weather turned out lovely late this afternoon, so I decided to go for it.

Being a professional groomer for too many years, I know the challenge it is to find not just a good groomer, but an excellent one that stays in one place and does not mistreat your babies. Sad to say because it was my profession, but the bad ones far out number the good ones. Knowing numerous groomers over the years, I would have a hard time taking my dogs anywhere to be groomed.

The groomer at my vet clinic is excellent, and I only say that because I have first hand knowledge and have worked with her several times. If push came to shove I would trust her with the Gangstas. Alas, she charges royally (and deserves it), but I can't afford the luxury. When I was working my crew got baths every week and clipped every 4 weeks. I sure miss the facility to groom them in. Now they get baths on a hit and miss basis and clipped 3-4 times a year, except for face, feet and tails.

It's wonderful that you took the initative to do your own grooming. I know your boy appreciates it and so does your budget.

 

[SeaBreeze]

It was a nice sunny and warm day today, spent a few hours outside in my back yard pulling up weeds. After eating some good Chinese take-out for dinner, I took the dog for a nice walk in the park. Mellow Sunday.

 

[Ozarkgal]

I wasted 2-1/2 hours of my life today trying to do something that really should take only a minute or so.

NO, I'm not talking about sex.

I was trying to code a link to Amazon into my blog and got nowhere fast. Luckily I also had my student today, so I took out my frustration on him.

Doc says his wrists will heal eventually but that left leg is a goner. layful:

OMG...You lost me at "easy concept so far, right." Sex is easier!

 

[Ozarkgal]

It was a nice sunny and warm day today, spent a few hours outside in my back yard pulling up weeds. After eating some good Chinese take-out for dinner, I took the dog for a nice walk in the park. Mellow Sunday.

OOOhhhh, Chinese food! I'm so envious. After grooming the Gangstas the campfire cookout was a wash. Marie Callendars pot pies for us.

 

[That Guy]

Hello Kitty eventually joined me outside but had no interest in gophers. Instead, I found myself saving lizards from her well-timed pouncing. Trimmed some oak branches that were shading a fir I want to decorate come Christmas. Not a fan of climbing up big ladders but all went well. Trimmed ivy hanging over stone retaining wall, admired my rock garden with new cacti and succulents and rocks...

Watched a great video of dolphins surfing that my son sent me. Would love to share with you all but it took forever to load and don't want to put you through that. Leave it to say it was fantastically beautiful and exciting. If we really reincarnate, This Guy wants to come back as a surfing dolphin. Yeah Now!

 

[SeaBreeze]

Being a professional groomer for too many years, I know the challenge it is to find not just a good groomer, but an excellent one that stays in one place and does not mistreat your babies. Sad to say because it was my profession, but the bad ones far out number the good ones. Knowing numerous groomers over the years, I would have a hard time taking my dogs anywhere to be groomed.

The groomer at my vet clinic is excellent, and I only say that because I have first hand knowledge and have worked with her several times. If push came to shove I would trust her with the Gangstas. Alas, she charges royally (and deserves it), but I can't afford the luxury. When I was working my crew got baths every week and clipped every 4 weeks. I sure miss the facility to groom them in. Now they get baths on a hit and miss basis and clipped 3-4 times a year, except for face, feet and tails.

It's wonderful that you took the initative to do your own grooming. I know your boy appreciates it and so does your budget.

Hans is my fourth Standard Schnauzer, so we've done their grooming for years. The first one I had, I started to show, so I was actually stripping his coat so it would stay wiry. That didn't last long, a few shows, a few ribbons as a puppy in confirmation and obedience, and that was it for me. Didn't like the show scene, or putting the dog through all that nonsense...also didn't have the money to travel around with him from show to show. Since he was pure bred for show, I had to agree to attempt to show him and not neuter him. Well, when I gave that up, I also had him fixed...and all was well after that.

I took my girl in once, and since she was a bit shy, I stayed with her at the groomers. When they put those long forcep type tweezers in her ears, and pulled out her wire hair roughly in clumps...and she screamed for each one, I was a bit upset. Inside her ears were red for a couple of days.

My boy was brought in, and they shaved his behind area so close, and it was so raw, that he ran away from himself for a couple of weeks. No amount of aloe, ointments, salves, etc. would make him feel better...I vowed no more. It's true, my budget appreciates it too, there's no way I could afford to do it anyway. I rarely go to the hairdressers myself, lol. Hubby helps me too, so that makes it easier.

PS: I just brought him in here to see your ganstas, and he got a kick out of them.

 

[Ozarkgal]

SeaBreeze, hand stripping is something I refused to do as most pet owners don't understand the time and concept of it and most show owners or their handlers do it, not the neighborhood groomer. Also, it's very hard on the hands and not pleasant for the dog.

I showed horses for several years, but only attended one dog show (as a spectator) when it happened to be going on in the same complex. Couldn't wait to get out of there, with the din of the barking.

Also, what I thought was interesting is that except for the Arabian National finals night, no Arabian show I ever participated in charged an admission to spectators. When I ventured over to the dog show there was a $5.00 fee for entrance.

That struck me as rather unbalanced. To show a dog you transport it in a crate that probably sells for under $100 and there may be professional handler fees associated as well. But to get a horse to a show you transport it in a trailer that costs upwards of $5000 to $50,000, plus the truck to pull it.

Aside from that is the blingy show clothes required and a saddle, bridle, blankets, sheets and miscellaneous items that can easily add up to five figures, depending on the discipline(s) you are showing in. Then there are the show fees of hundreds if not thousands of dollars depending on the level of the show. If you are not capable of training the horse to show level yourself, add in thousands of dollars more for professional trainer fees.

In comparing this, I was pretty steamed to hand over $5.00 to see a bunch of dogs like I saw everyday at work.

In looking back now, I'm pretty steamed about being dumb enough to hand over thousands of dollars showing horses. But, I have the memories.

ETA: Those are two of the most common grooming complaints. Schnauzer and poodle ears getting infected after plucking and
hineys clipped too close.

Thanks SeaBreeze, they are peeled like onions so I can see any varmits that want to hitch a ride.

 

[TWHRider]

^^^^I would hit the "LIKE" icon in a skinny minute, if this forum had one.

My Lab/Sharpei was double-coated. After we moved to TN where Humidity is this state's middle name, I started shaving him with the horse clippers I would have to clip him at least twice during the warm season. He got to where all I had to do was show him the clippers and say "Lukie, do you want clipped?" Luke would come right to me and stand without a collar to get clipped. In later years, his hips couldn't hold him up, he would flop to the floor and I would clip one side, then wait for him to flip over so I could clip the other side.

From a distance my clip job looked pretty good but I'm the person that wasn't allowed to have clippers when I lived in PA. Some one of my riding buds generally showed up with the full body clippers and would shove me aside before I had a chance to ruin anybody's looks:sentimental:

When Duke wasn't shedding last year due to his hind gut ulcers, I gave him a tuxedo clip, at least that's what it was supposed to be----------------------------------------

 

[SeaBreeze]

^^^^I would hit the "LIKE" icon in a skinny minute, if this forum had one.

My Lab/Sharpei was double-coated. After we moved to TN where Humidity is this state's middle name, I started shaving him with the horse clippers I would have to clip him at least twice during the warm season. He got to where all I had to do was show him the clippers and say "Lukie, do you want clipped?" Luke would come right to me and stand without a collar to get clipped. In later years, his hips couldn't hold him up, he would flop to the floor and I would clip one side, then wait for him to flip over so I could clip the other side.

From a distance my clip job looked pretty good but I'm the person that wasn't allowed to have clippers when I lived in PA. Some one of my riding buds generally showed up with the full body clippers and would shove me aside before I had a chance to ruin anybody's looks:sentimental:

When Duke wasn't shedding last year due to his hind gut ulcers, I gave him a tuxedo clip, at least that's what it was supposed to be----------------------------------------

I just hit the reputation star, no comment needed. Great that Lukie was so cooperative for the clipping, my guy runs the other way when I get out the grooming table. Poor Duke, hind gut ulcers don't sound good.

 

[TWHRider]

I just hit the reputation star, no comment needed. Great that Lukie was so cooperative for the clipping, my guy runs the other way when I get out the grooming table. Poor Duke, hind gut ulcers don't sound good.

Luke was really good about stuff like that. His flaws in his younger days were digging under the fence and making a beeline for the barn to stalk the cats; which he would've killed if he could have - lol Just his looks put the fear of death into most people and he has this gutteral growl that could even raise the hair on my neck when he was being serious about someone at the door - lol lol I need to upload a pic of him. He had the double coat and webbed feet of a Lab, the black tongue and some of the wrinkles of a Sharpei, and I don't know whose tail but it would break your leg if it connected when he was excited - lol lol

Duke. Yes, hind gut ulcers are a lot more serious than gastric stomach ulcers and those shouldn't be taken lightly either. He colicked nine times in 8 months before I got him stabilized, last year; I almost lost him on the first two colics. His meds are very expensive and he's on them for the rest of his life but it's my choice to make sacrifices to keep him healthy until I just can't keep him healthy AND happy. He's 25-1/2, been my Heart Horse for 22-1/2 years, is still the Big Boss in the pasture and I need to lose weight anyway - lollol He will tell me when he "just can't do this anymore" -- then I will call someone to come and prepare his place----------------

 

[SeaBreeze]

I need to upload a pic of him. He had the double coat and webbed feet of a Lab, the black tongue and some of the wrinkles of a Sharpei, and I don't know whose tail but it would break your leg if it connected when he was excited - lol lol

Hmmm, I used to have a ChowChow that had a black tongue, but I didn't think Sharpeis did...maybe he was part Chow Anyhoo, would love to see a pic!

 

[TWHRider]

Hmmm, I used to have a ChowChow that had a black tongue, but I didn't think Sharpeis did...maybe he was part Chow Anyhoo, would love to see a pic!

Since I can be convinced of anything, if enough time passes, I had to look this up - lol Luke's tongue was pink/black which they call a "dilute tongue"

http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/sharpei.htm

I'm still trying to find his pic. I don't need brain games when I have all these picture folders on my PC that are only stored by date <sigh>

 

[That Guy]

Discovered some worthless piece of crap slimeball sniffed my credit card and ripped off $200 worth of junk hundreds of miles away. Gotta thank Big Bro (???) for watching out for me. Credit Union is issuing new card and erasing the item. Still, makes me so damend angry . . . and more paranoid. You know, our youngsters will soon know nothing of cash? The use debit and credit cards for everything. I gave up and started using the card . . . for this...

 

[TICA]

Wow, so sorry about cc That Guy. Hope it all gets straightened out for you. I've spent the last week and today, shredding files, deleting documents from my computer and sending reports so that everything is as much up to date as possible. Two more working days!!!!!

 

[That Guy]

Two more working days!!!!!

Two days and a wake-up??? You're so short, you can sit on the edge of a dime and swing your legs!! Congrats.