It was cleaning day here at the Dackel Princess house, and the vacuum came out to clean up all that white dog fur that Fritz so generously shares with us. It’s always a fun time. Anneliese and Greta run back and fourth chasing the vacuum wand, Fritz retreats to another room and Arnie hides under a bed.
Hubby was observing this and laughed wryly, “I see that the girls are the domesticated ones!” I giggled too, because this was all too true.
I’m doing well on my diet. No cheating or even the feeling that I need to cheat. It’s still an adjustment, and I find myself reading the dictionary of points to see what I can eat without totally blowing my points for the day. All in all, Weight Watchers is easy. Remind me of all this cheerfulness on Thursday when I weigh in for the third time. I know I can’t keep losing weight the way I have and I am trying to get ready for a week when I stay the same or *gasp* gain a little!
It’s freezing cold here right now. When we got out of bed this morning it was about -2 (F). I know, not too bad, but I do like it just a wee bit warmer!
Congratulations to our New England Patriots Football team for winning their division championship on Sunday! Now Tom Brady and his fellow teammates will be going to The Super Bowl in two weeks. They’ll be playing against The New York Giants.
Lastly, tonight we are grieving the loss of our dear friend, Miller. He was a longtime friend of Hubby’s and mine. He was an usher at our wedding, lived on our farm with us, which enabled me to travel with Hubby. Miller would tend to our animals back then and keep the house going.
He was a true gentleman, and I will always remember his quiet ways. He helped me bury my cat and rescued me from a mouse. (Farms are notorious for mice and ours was no exception.) He loved our white shepherds (this was before I discovered dachshunds) and I am hoping that when he reached Heaven, our two old shepherds, Rex and Max were there to greet him.
I could recount many more wonderful stories of this dear man, but for now I will say…
God-bye dear friend.
so sorry to hear about Miller- he looks like quite a gentleman. Cherich his memories-and I’m certain he will be greeted by the “white ones”. Carol
I’m sorry to hear about your friend Miller – I saw your comment on my blog and didn’t get around to responding. 🙁 He sounds like a wonderful guy – and seeing how the doggies are cuddled with him shows that he has a good heart!
Sorry to hear about your dear friend. Just relieve all the good memories with him. I am sure he is in a better place right now.
That’s sad to loose a friend and I have to say nowadays it happens more and more !
~~what touching remembrances of your old family friend, Maribeth. May he rest in peace, a peace livened up by the presence of Rex and Max.
hugs,
linda
Hi Mom,
I am sad to hear about Miller as well. He was a very kind man, and I will never forget the time he took me out driving (when I was still learning). Any time I would drift over 25 mph–he would have me slow down! It still brings a smile to my face when I think of it.
I hope you have a great day! My first official weigh in is not until Thursday, though I think it will be a great first week! We shall see!
Lots of Love,
Mandy
I think I would have loved to meet your friend. What a wonderful man. 🙂
They always say that our forever dogs wait on the other end of the rainbow. I bet his are there too.
I say, life must go on, even the though the loss of close friends, Also in spite of strong cold, which in fact we miss here. yeah. Here around the low land around Oslo, it’d been like early spring.
What really is on our mind now is the fact that Rosa (one of our female Cats) most probabily have managed to spit out her P-pill for the second week in a row. She behave like, I would not even touch the word, but I’m sure you know what I mean- It’s not to live with—
haha. that’s what we have to accept when loving our pets. Right?
Have wondeful rest of the week. Hope it will be milder. Here we need some frost and snow-
I am so sorry for your loss.. It is sad when times like this happen, but at the same time, he would now be in peace. It is always those left behind, that feel the pain in death…
Good luck (still) with the diet…
With our laundry renovation going on, we are installing a second shower and toilet, there is a lot of dust at our place in the loungeroom. Do you want to come over and visit??? Macc looks for as long as he can before moving. He is such a wimp!