Friday, May 28, 2010

Finally it's Friday!!

Another sign of summer is Memorial Day! Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May. It was formerly known as "Decoration Day" and it commemorates U.S. men and women who died while in the military service. It also means a 3 day weekend for me!! I'm looking forward to being off and catching up.

The weather is feeling like summer. Along with the arrival of lightning bugs we've had hot and humid weather here in Virginia which has brought with it evening thunder storms, which has made everything so green and lush. The honeysuckle is blooming everywhere too. I love its sweet smell which is filling the air all around us. While there doesn't seem to be a shortage of bugs, I'm not seeing very many honey-bees, and have yet to see a bat this year--I worry and wonder what's become of them...We did take the dogs for a walk last evening. They love exploring and being able to wander around, especially after a long day of our being gone. Our "little CarrieAnne" who is a golden mix, disappeared at the end of our walk. I knew where she'd gone; she had decided she wanted to cool off. Her wandering off isn't a problem because she never goes far and returns when called. But for the last 2 years she has gone to a place that only she knows about and takes a swim. I've no idea where her private swimming hole is, and by looking at this picture, she's not going to tell!
Finally I'll let you know that Tanner continues to improve. He's now feeling confident enough to go down the 2 steps outside on his own. He head is still tilting to the left, but I'm hopeful that given time this will go away. His stubborness has returned though, because when I reach down to grab his collar to lead him back inside, he tries to run off--A good sign that he's feeling better!! I hope you have an enjoyable weekend!!

31 comments:

  1. Hi Kim & gang
    Hope you all have a nice holiday weekend & the weather holds up! Great to hear about Tanner. Keep the secret CarrieAnne (says Neeli).

    Take care
    Nadine, Apples & Neeli

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  2. Enjoy your three day holiday Kim...we have a bank holiday here too.Lets hope we all have some good weather.Lovely to hear Tanner is doing well.

    Bellaboo :0)

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  3. So happy to hear about Tanner, and Carrie Anne looks so content, I would never try to find her waterhole and interrupt her pleasure!!

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  4. Real good news about Tanner. Hang in there buddy. Cool story about CarrieAnn. Water is like a magnet for Goldens of all kinds.

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  5. Glad to hear Tanner is doing OK. Have a great weekend ... :0)

    Shirl x

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  6. YES...it's a holiday here in Canada too, Victoria Day..recognizing Queen Victoria...still long w/e even if she has long passed...thanks Vicky.
    I have a secret stinky pond I dive into when I'm at the park and NO ONE can stop me...I charge into the brush and come back pretty soon. Love it!!

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  7. Woof! Woof! It sure is Friday. Lots of of things going on in our house. Happy to hear that Tanner is doing well. Don't you think it will be very interesting to find out where's that "swimming hole." Happy FUN n hope relaxing weekend. Lots of Golden Woofs, Sugar

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  8. Carrie Ann sure does have one big grin on her face! Looks like she'll never fess up to where her swimming hole is!

    Glad to hear Tanner continues to improve!

    Have a great weekend...

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  9. Stubborness - the best sign imagineable.

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  10. I just googled Lovettsville. You're way up in the duck wing! Not far from DC. I've got family in W Va...Martinsburg. Not sure how far that is from you. Have a good weekend.
    ~Randy

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  11. Just look at the 'smirk' she has after being in the water. They just love it don't they!

    I'm filling a kiddie pool for ours today. Problem is keeping them from splashing outside, then coming inside to shake it off!!!

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  12. Summer sure is here! I have noticed the lack of bees (not wasps though)my few veggie blossoms are being ignored and just fall off.

    She sure has a cat ate the canary look on her face! Bet she got cooled off real well!

    It's good to hear that Tanner is continuing to improve.

    Enjoy your holiday weekend!

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  13. Kim,
    Hope you have a great long weekend.
    Glad that Tanner seems to be on the mend.

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  14. kim you are an expert
    can you give me some advice about maddie... we have dosed her with lactulose as perscribed but no bowl motions as yet. she hasnt eaten since wednesday morning but is drinking
    should I take her back to the vets tomorrow?
    you can e mail me
    jgsheffield@hotmail.com

    johnx

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  15. Happy Weekend!

    We pass some honeysikhkle on our walk - it is beginning to bloom!

    Great news on Tanner's improvement!

    Hugz&Khysses,
    Khyra & Khousin Merdie

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  16. Good to hear that tanner is feeling better. Hope you, your family and all the dogs have a great weekend. Love that after swim photo.

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  17. Hi Kim and everyone.
    Loved the honeysuckle, our Mom is a country girl and just loves the fragrance.
    I guess Carrie Anne feels it's her secret place and a lady does not have to tell.
    Great news about Tanner.
    Please everyone Remember and pray for our Troops.

    Hamish & Rescue Sophie

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  18. The picture of CA is priceless!! So happy that Tanner is doing so well!! Have a peaceful relaxing holiday weekend!
    xoxo

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  19. Just as soon as I saw that honeysuckle, I could imagine the wonderful fragrance - I love to catch that smell wafting on the breeze on a Summer day.

    Have a great 3 day weekend.

    Lynn

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  20. Oh how happy we are to hear about Tanner's improved health! Yay! And Carrie Ann is a riot! Love hearing about her forays into secret places that only she knows about! Funny how only she has found this secret wet spot! And what a look on her face! Have a great 3-day weekend...
    Hugs xoxoxo
    Sammie and family

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  21. So glad that Tanner is doing better. That's a relief. CarrieAnne looks like quite a fun loving girl. Cute!

    I love the smell of honeysuckle too, and when I was a kid I used to give the bees a run for their money because I used to pick the flowers and suck the juice. I managed not to get sick, so I guess they are not poison.

    Enjoy the holiday!

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  22. How funny, a private swimming hole.

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  23. Funny, Carrie Ann actually looks like she's smiling or grinning (I can't decide which) and I love that she looks like she does have a devious look in her eyes!
    It is also funny that she took off somewhere and you don't know the location because that happened to me this week while walking Fred the Wheaten terrier (you are such a faithful commenter that I'm confident you've seen his wet self in 2 of my recent posts)! There I was walking along and he disappeared but I knew he walked down a little hill near the water and when he returned a few minutes later his lower body was a lot darker than the rest of him! Gosh, I love that dog (obviously) so much that I even have to write about him in the comments section! I'm smitten and sad that I won't see him every week b/c he moved more than 30 minutes out of our range of service.
    Anway, I am remiss to tell you that I am awfully sorry that you had to put Maguire down but as I mentioned to you, it was the best thing for the poor old man and I'm sure he knew you were sad to lose him.
    I love your additions in your margin! We get to see your lovely face and your crew now! You are getting savvier and savvier every day! Now you need to get Feedjit so you can see who is stopping by everyday!
    Take care....April

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  24. I hope that you and "the gang" have a wonderful and restful weekend. Get out there and enjoy your lovely gardens, wonderful dogs, and maybe grill up something yummy!

    Love the picture of Carrie Anne. She looks quite proud of herself!

    Best,

    -C

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  25. Hi Kim
    So good to hear Mr Tanner is improving, and getting stubborn again!
    I was jsut sitting here looking at the photos flashing on the side bar.
    What gorgous photos of all the pups,
    Now we can smell that Honey Suckle blooming. Your home must be a paradise. I can just imagine it in my head. I want to run those hills with all your doggies and I want to go to that secret swimming hole
    of Carrieann's.
    Then lets sit and watch some lightning bugs and have some toasted marshmellow
    love
    tweedles

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  26. enjoy your weekend, and try and get some rest!! I will be using your quote that you suggested, and am posting my forward for the book on my blog tomorrow.

    Thanks again,

    Gill in Canada

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  27. That is such a sly smile! We hope you have a wonderful Memorial Day!

    Sam

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  28. Carrie Anne is smiling from ear to ear Bless her ! Dillon has several secret wallowing pools too.
    My honeysuckle isn't out yet - I planted one last year but in my old garden I had a superb mature one which mingles with Clematis & Jasmine- heavenly !

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  29. Yay for Tanner...keep up the good work boy!!!
    Carrie Anne and my Labs would be great friends, looking for swimming holes together.

    Honeysuckle and wisteria are 2 of my favorites fragrances...

    Hugs to you and belly rubs to the pups,
    Kit

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  30. Your post reminded my mum of the smell of honeysuckle - something that she hasn't seen or smelt for ages. Have a great Memorial weekend, and we are glad Tanner is continuing to improve.

    Woofs,
    Riely

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  31. Hey Ms. Kim,
    Jubal is our swimmer. If he gets out the front door or escapes from the paddock he's off. We know he goes in Lake Anna but we're not sure who's dock or beach he's using. Dad tracked him a couple of times and both times he was partying with the summer weekenders or lake house renters. He comes back after about 30 minutes looking just like Carrie Ann.
    - TBH&K

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