Saying Goodbye To An Old Friend...

Today I said goodbye to my English Setter, Basil, he was almost 12 and was a sweet kind loving soul. I knew the time would come eventually, but I don't think we are ever really ready or prepared. He was to worst puppy in the world! Stubborn beyond compare, thank goodness he out grew that and became just a kind gentle creature that was pleasant to be around. He was the best dog ever around kids. Even kids who were normally scared of dogs, usually came around with his gentle disposition. He was not the smartest dog you could have ever known, but he made up for that with his tenderness. He put up with all that a toddler could dish out for several years, loved going for walks and car rides. For a dog not know for his intelligence, he would remember years later, that the gas station gave out dog biscuits and get excited when we drove up. The last time I went to a gas station with him in the car the attendant actually went into the store and came back out with a box of dog biscuits after I explained why the dog was so excited in the car!

I guess I will have St. Patricks Day as a reminder of Basil. I can look back and remember him each year when March 17Th rolls around. I will miss him a lot. He was a good boy, as sweet a dog as you could want. I'll miss you old guy!!!

Whiny Sick Girl!

What is it about getting sick that makes some of us so whiny? I am just horrible! Today I got hit with a fever, body aches, and some other unmentionable symptoms, that have left me just a great big mess. I am so sore I feel like I was run over by a truck and they backed up just to make sure they didn't miss any spots. I have a fever but am chilled to the bone! I have been sitting down stairs in my big chair and a half with a down throw over me and the fire place on. I also have 90lbs of Golden retriever in my lap as well. I think he feels his frequent trips up and down are a way of massaging my sore muscles.

Emily was sick with this same thing last week for several days, I hope it doesn't last too long. My co-worker needs me to fill in for her on Friday, so I need to be better by then, but it of course isn't something I actually have any real control over! I certainly don't want to screw up her plans, but I can't help being sick. Sometimes the timing of these things really sucks! Emily's 15Th birthday is Saturday and I have a feeling what I was planning on making for her family party isn't going to happen. Not only will I not get to the Asian market I need to go to, I don't have the energy to make the food she wants, Dim Sum.. We may have to come up with plan B.

In the mean time there is still a great 40% off sale going on in my Etsy shop, it's a good thing I can manage that in my pajamas and no one knows the difference! Things are selling nicely so I'd go take a peek while there is still a good selection to choose from. Thanks for stopping by!