Did Someone See Spring???

Okay, what did you do with Spring?

I buried it.

MISTY HAS BEEN ADOPTED

                                          GOOD LUCK SWEET GIRL

Listen, you have to "visualize" Spring... see, works for me!

We have lots of snow around here ... don't be fooled by Grover's picture it was taken last summer. Anyway, today is the first day of my six week vacation. It feels great not having to get up early to drive on our highways which by the way, are still hazardous winter driving conditions.

This morning Bear came to my bed to wake me up at 6:00 a.m. at least he let me sleep in as I usually got up between 4 and 4:30 a.m. every morning. I am going to have to get myself into a different routine around here so I am not up at the crack of dawn, no wonder I am tired during the day.

Well tomorrow is another day .... and we are all going to live our days to the fullest.

Cheers,
Jaime & Company

Last week of vacation ...

I am happy to report that Daycare is just around the corner. I am sure my mommy is happy about that too because Bear did get into some mischief over the holidays. So what else is new?

I too, had a good vacation and am ready to go back to work. (I will probably re-think the statement in a week from now!) The weather this week is absolutely beautiful. We are up to 19 Fahrenheit ... which is like a heat wave given the 40 below temperatures over the past few weeks.

Hence I am doing the domestic thing today ... you know laundry, vacuuming, floors, etc etc. I think you get the picture. Well I better run and put in another load.

Jaime & Company

Winter Vacation

This scene is similiar to my back yard. My french doors open to my back deck which over looks the yard. It's a beautiful site. Bear loves to run out in the yard. He faithfully does his perimeter checks each time he goes out. He lets out a bark or two announcing his watch to all concerned.

During this vacation I have received a glimpse into what retirement would be like for me. I think it will be an adjustment nonetheless a goal that I do look forward to in the future.

I enjoy the work that I am currently involved in as there are many challenges and things to learn. I think the key for me is that I have a choice as to whether I continue working or retire. I have one more week left on my vacation. The time has flown by as is the norm when having a break.

Cheers,

Jaime & Company

This morning when I opened the french doors to let the dogs out Angel ran out and started rolling in the snow. Bear came in as quickly as he went out. Teddy, well he's still in bed! The winds are blowing and it's pretty cold out there. I had thought of going into the city to pick up some supplies but changed my mind when I heard about travel warnings for today. Since I am on vacation right now it's great to not have to go anywhere.

I decided to take time off in January instead of Christmas my thinking was influenced by the weather given I drive into the city everyday. I don't mind the drive but this time of year it can get a wee bit scary at times.

Enjoy,

Jaime & Company

Sunday Evening ..

It's Sunday evening and the weekend is just about over. This week is a four day week as I have Friday off meaning I will have a three day weekend. I got my yearly calendar at work and the first thing I did was stroke off all my EDO's (earned day off, which is every third Friday for me), for 2008. I have to figure out my vacation time from last year and take it before the end of March 2008.

I started Teddy on his pills; he hates taking them. I try to fool him by putting it in cheese whiz and/or butter. He caught on pretty quick as he liked it off and spit out the pill several times. I then had to open his mouth and try to get it down his throat. This he really hates as he growled at me. I told him it was for his own good and costing me a bunch of money. He continued to growl. Hopefully he will feel better next week at this time.

Till next time, Cheers.