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Bear's BFF Kasey from Daycare is spending a few days with us as he will also be coming for Christmas vacation when hhis mom and dad go to Vegas.

The video is about my dogs playing outside ... they all love the snow.

First Day of Snow ...

Sunday, November 6th ...

Well the white stuff is finally here and Christmas is around the corner! My previous post was CANADA DAY ... and then nothing. This certainly doesn't mean I did nothing. I was busy with numerous building projects: Bird Feeders for the front and back yard ...

The video starts with explanding my workshop in the garage .. I needed more shelves and table work space. I then moved on to building a wood tool shed & a lean2 for my side deck .... I also built doors for my barbecue hut I built last year. I have it board up for the winter.  I move on into the back yard where I refurbished my bird feeder I included a bird house on top of the roof. the final picture is Bear resting after having spent the summer supervising my projects! Enjoy!!!

Jaime & Company

CANADA DAY

Cheers Canada!

Here we are again celebrating another holiday ... there will be a lot of fan fare going on in the city along with an evening of fireworks. I can't imagine sitting in the park with a million misquotes ready to feast on me and all the unsuspecting spectators of the pending fireworks.  I am not sure what will be louder ... the fire works the the people slapping off the little critters. LOL.

I can watch the fireworks from my front window and enjoy the night sky lighting up without having to protect myself from a swarm of mosquitoes. Now that's celebrating at it's finest. 

However, since it's cooler today it's also a great day to mow the lawn. I only just cut it a week ago!

My dogs too, have been fighting off the mosquitoes and are quite happy to remain indoors with me. Of course they do like to go out periodically to run around until they can't stand those pesky critters. The go strainght to the door as if to say let us in NOW! LOL. 

Marriage Ideas....written by Young & Old Kids

HOW DO YOU FIND SOMEONE TO MARRY?
You  got to find somebody who likes the same stuff. Like, if  you like sports, she should like it that you like  sports, and she should keep the chips and dip coming.   

No  person really decides before they grow up who they're  going to marry. God decides it all way before, and you  get to find out later who you're stuck with.

WHAT DO YOU THINK YOUR MOM AND DAD HAVE IN  COMMON?   
Both don't want any more kids.    

WHAT IS  THE RIGHT AGE TO GET MARRIED?
Twenty-three is the best age because you know  the person FOREVER by then.  
 

HOW CAN A STRANGER TELL IF TWO PEOPLE ARE MARRIED?   
You might have to guess, based on whether they seem to be  yelling at the same kids. 

WHAT DO MOST PEOPLE DO ON A DATE?
-Dates are for having fun, and people should use them to get to know each other. Even boys  have something to say if you listen long enough.   
   

What, so you have never seen a filler before?

-On  the first date, they just tell each other lies and that  usually gets them interested enough to go for a second date.  

 HOW WOULD YOU MAKE A MARRIAGE WORK?    
Tell  your wife that she looks pretty, even if she looks like  a dump truck.

HOW WOULD THE WORLD BE DIFFERENT IF PEOPLE DIDN'T  GET MARRIED?    
There  sure would be a lot of kids to explain, wouldn't there?  

WHEN IS  IT OKAY TO KISS SOMEONE?    
-When  they're rich.   
-The law says you have to be eighteen, so I wouldn't want to  mess with that.  

The  rule goes like this: If you kiss someone, then you  should marry them and have kids with them. It's the right thing to do.    

IS IT BETTER TO BE SINGLE OR MARRIED?
It's better for girls to be single but not for boys. Boys need someone to clean up after them.  

I am Officially Retired as of Today...

 I love retirement .... 

So what's not to love about retirement?

I have actually settled into retirement quite nicely. There are so many things I can now do when I wish to do them. One of the big things for me is routine, yep routine and I say it loosely because a routine is all about flexibility. One thing I have noticed I do have to look at the calendar every now and again so I don't miss Friday garbage days! LOL 

Since retiring I have taken up drawing portraits something I could never do. Let me post my latest creation. Can you guess who it is?

Guess who this is?

No bad hey for not being able to draw portraits. I know I have a long way to go but that's okay because I have all the time in the world to perfect my new venture. 

Well I am off to have lunch now ... one thing about having all the time in the world to do things the days seem to slip away rather quickly. It makes me wonder how I ever fit work into my life. LOL

Cheers,

Jaime

Life at Best is Bitter Sweet

Kristyn McEwen, Executive Director of the Moose Jaw Humane Society wrote a lovely story (posted below) about Grover on the MJHS website under "Director's Blog". I included this story on my blog as it's the conclusion to a wonderful story which Grover first wrote about on my blog On February 12, 2011. (See February 2011 posts in the Blog Archives, "My Story by Grover").

Grover at the Shelter

Life at best is bittersweet. And it’s the perfect word to use when seeing one of our house animals finds a home. His story is the finest example of what an organization like the MJHS can do. Take a "throw-away" dog, a dog that a lot of other shelter would have put down, and turn that dog around to make him a loving member of a society.

We first met Grover March 2009. He was 10.  His owner had gone in to a senior’s facility and so Grover ended up with us. Grover was lost, confused and scared. This old guy was used to a quiet house, a routine and of course his owner. He wasn’t a fan of other dogs, cats and most people. But we cut this old man some slack. We promised Grover that success was the only solution and that we were going to learn how to help him become unbroken, no matter what. No matter how old he was.

Somehow Grover ended up as my dog. I do believe that just one day decided he had enough of being afraid and he wanted very much to be a pet again. I of course obliged and we have been fast friends ever since. I’m glad I did. Because in Grover I found something very special. I found an amazing soul in there.

The past 2 years have been filled with many adventures for Grover here at the Shelter.  This boy found his inner youth again and began playing with other dogs. Never without a girlfriend, Grover swooned many k-9 females here and of course he met his best friend Heidi. Heidi and Grover shared the title of my office dogs and became familiar faces to hundreds of people that went through our building. Grouchy Grover turned into  a gentle soul that would ask for attention from anyone that would offer it too him.

Heidi and Grover on their fun run!

Knowing that Grover was now 12 years old, we started to talk about where Grover will spend his final years. When we started to have contact with the family that was interested in Grover we know this was the one. Grover is now happy and living out the twilight of his life being loved and cared for.  Grover not only has a doting new mom, he also shares his home with two other k-9 friends and is enjoying every luxury. We’re indebted to Grover’s new family for giving him so much unconditional love and companionship in his golden years.

The feeling of sadness you get when one of your most special dogs leaves isn’t something you can easily share, even with the people the closest to you. It’s very personal and very deep.  And it hurts.  A lot.  But it’s short lived. In the end you feel a pride mixed with that sadness. The realization that you had a part in saving Grover’s life.

 Grover & his toys

Grover Dreaming of his forever home.

Grover ... home at last! Welcome home my sweet boy!

As you can see from Kristyn's story she truly cares about animals. She is a wonderful lady who has made it her life's mission to give animals a second chance they so richly deserve.

*Captions by J. Weintz

UPDATE: NIXON

Nixon has been found ... he is now living in a forever home being loved and cared for .... 
Happy Ending..

 ... please keep looking for me. I just don't know how to find my way back to the Shelter

Kristyn McEwen, Executive Director MJHS provided this latest update on Nixon: 

Nixon- STOLEN

Nixon is still missing.  We have had some sighting of him around town.  He has been seen on the 1000 block of Monk and also Saskatchewan and 4th Ave NW.  Please keep your eyes open for our boy.  If you have any sighting or information please call the MJHS at 692-1517 or 631-9595

We are thinking of you Nixon. We hope you are safe and well!

Our 6 year old Rotti/ Shepherd was taking out for a walk today and never returned. Please keep your eyes open for this big fellow. The person that took him signed out using a fake name, phone number and address. 

Nixon is a calm soul who is loves people. He would have no problem approach and settling in with anyone. We are very concerned about his well being and want nothing more than to see him returned to us.  

Please keep your eyes open for our boy. You can call 692-1517 or 631-9595 with any information regarding Nixon

Click on the title of this post and it will take you directly to the Moose Jaw Humane Society website.  

 Thank you!

Grover ... Home at Last

Hey ... welcome to my new "forever" home

Excuse me, I am looking for the treat cupboard

Okay, I won't eat all of them, I promise

 

According to the map it's 3 steps this way ...then 1 step right!.

Look there is another dog over there!

Glad I found this patch of grass

Bear is behind me isn't he?

I love all these trees & they are all mine!

A wishing well? Cool ,,,

Grover's first hours here were interesting to say the least. Bear had to let Grover know who was boss;           I reminded Bear that I was the REAL boss and not him... Angel put her two cents worth in and has been keeping Bear in line.

This is Grover's 3rd day with us and he's doing great! Bear has finally accepted him and the two of them go out in the yard to explore and bark. This morning Bear was barking at a plastic bag blowing in the wind. LOL. I have been supervising them pretty closely to make sure things go smoothly. Angel is starting to warm up to Grover and Bear tried engaging Grover in some play this morning ... so all is good around here. 

I am also happy to report the snow is slowly starting to melt and revealing all the hidden treasures: cardboard boxes, plastic bowls, doggie toys, bones, etc. This of course is Bear's handy work as he carried this stuff outside during the winter! Guess who has to pick it all up? All in a day's work. Who said retirement is boring certainly not around here! I love every minute.

Cheers,

Jaime A& Company

(Angel, Bear, & Grover)

Benji-UPDATE

I am a sweet boy .... 

Benji arrived at the Moose Jaw Humane Society only a week ago. He is 18 months old and no doubt a character waiting for someone to take him to his new forever home. Just click on the title of this post "Benji" and it will take you directly to the MJHS homepage for more details and contact information.

I am happy to report Benji has been adopted and moved to his forever home! Good luck sweet boy!

Grover Loves Spring & the Countdown is on ... for Grover's arrival ...

This is my Loving Spring Day Face

Monday, April 11th, 2011 is when we go to meet and greet Grover to bring him home to his forever home. I just got off the phone talking to Grover's Director to confirm the date.

 Hey Grover, How many sleeps? 

Don't let Bear's tough looking face fool you 

Grover .... he's just like a soft Teddy Bear!

... only 4 sleeps Grover .... 

we can hardly wait for you to be part of our family!

Still Under Construction

Just wanted to stop by long enough to let you know I am still working on my new website "New Beginnings" just click on the title of this blog or the link under my favorite websites on the right hand side of this blog.

Grover Ready for Spring ...

Yep, you guessed it I love Spring!

Grover is patiently waiting for me to pick him up at the shelter. He is currently sharing his bed with "Fat Boy", another shelter resident. Grover's girlfriend, Misty found a wonderful forever home with a lovely elderly couple who will no doubt love her to bits and pay her all the attention she deserves. 

Well Grover it won't be long now as I finalize my plans with your Director so we can come and pay you a visit real soon. Bear is so lonely these days since he no longer goes to daycare to play with his friends. I am sure he will be happy to have another bud he can play with out in our big yard. Angel, well she will be happy to have some more her size to play with.

Cheers,

Jaime, Angel & Bear

Cheers

Saturday Morning

Yippy another Saturday to chase squirrels

I am NOT into Squirrels

Excuse me, more snow coming our way today!

This morning on the radio I heard we have more snow coming our way this weekend. Not sure how much we will get here but nonetheless it's going to snow again. The upside is I no longer have to worry about driving in these types of conditions.

There are a couple of smaller dogs running free by our fence and Bear so desperately wants to play with them. I know he misses his little friends from daycare. I think these are newer dogs to the area and the owners likely are not aware of the "not letting your dogs run free thing" they have here in the village. They are such nice dogs no fault of their own they are free I hope nothing happens to them as the highway is not far off from here.

The reason I fenced in my yard completely was to afford my dogs a safe place to play and run around without the hazards of running free. If I didn't have a fence I know mine would also love to check out the area more thoroughly. They do know some of the area from their walks with me. During our walks I have them on a lead as should a rabbit or squirrel cross our path no telling where my dogs would end up.

And that's the truth!

Cheers,
Jaime & Company

Good Day ...

 

Shot Taken inside the sunroom a.k.a Dogs Room

I love this shot. I have been going through some of my pictures from my Blackberry.

Ready set go ...

I love the snow...

Did someone say treats?

In your dreams ...

The sun is in my eyes ....forgot my sunglasses inside ... mommy!!!

I too love the snow ... but I think we are ready for a change

Freedom 60's ....

Sleeping in suits us fine ...

Not me ... don't want to miss a thing ... hey Bear get up!

No more meetings, agenda's reports etc. 

I dig this new life of mine!