Pretty neat website if you want to learn, see, hear, etc more about Mississippi.
http://greetingsfrommississippi.com/ it updates all the time.
Friday, September 17, 2010
Highway 80, What??
Okay so in case you have been wondering what I have been doing for the past 9 months - here it is in a nut shell...- I would like for you to know that the person that looks and sounds like me was a long lost twin ;)!
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Sleeply Dog...
"Have got to be close to Mom and Dad - must have a pillow...so I will use the arm rest."
Don't ask - he is a crazy dog.Monday, September 13, 2010
And We're Back
We have returned home from a whirlwind trip to Georgia that included visits with both sides of the family!
Wednesday at noon we hit I-20, eastbound and down, loaded up and truckin'...sorry I can't help myself when it comes to Smoky and the Bandit. We arrived (with Tucker and all his toots) at Great Waters (Lake Oconee, Eatonton, GA) at 7:30pm. Our greeting committee was composed of Mom, then MB, then John, then Dad, Hugh and Tico. John saw me first and started saying Gray-Gray (more like Day-Day), then saw Tucker and started yelling...Tucktie, Tucktie. It was too cute. We spent lots of wonderful time with the family in a great house with a view of both of the course and the lake. Time was spent walking Tucker, chasing John, taking John to the pool, correcting him when he called golf carts lawn mowers, and skiing.
Friday mid-morning, we packed up and headed to Macon. I made a surprise (to some) visit to the old office for Laura Mathis' important, but yearless birthday, while Andrew played golf with his dad. We then rejoined at his parents house for dinner and relaxing and drinking beer on the patio with Steven and the parents. Then Saturday we prepared to Papa Ouzts' 80th Birthday Party. Brandy came into town and watched Tech stink it up with her brothers. Donnie and Erin and the girls also made it down for the party. A good time was had by all in attendance and Papa Ouzts was shocked he had so many friends. Then Sunday morning about 8am EST Andrew and I loaded up a sleepy Tucker-man and hit the road to Jackson. Tucker slept from 285 South of Atlanta to west of Meridian. Therefore, we did not stop the entire trip - he is like a sleeping baby, you don't wake the monster. So we got home at 1pm CST - that's six hours, it can be done. After getting his lazy butt out of the car and unloading our cooler of left over BBQ, we had lunch, Tucker had lunch and was told to stay outside, I clean the house, then we took a nap until 4pm CST. We unloaded the car, got some dinner, got Tucker a new bone, and called it a night.
What a weekend, but it was wonderful! Thanks to all the family for organizing and planning so we could spend Andrew's time-off with all of you.
Wednesday at noon we hit I-20, eastbound and down, loaded up and truckin'...sorry I can't help myself when it comes to Smoky and the Bandit. We arrived (with Tucker and all his toots) at Great Waters (Lake Oconee, Eatonton, GA) at 7:30pm. Our greeting committee was composed of Mom, then MB, then John, then Dad, Hugh and Tico. John saw me first and started saying Gray-Gray (more like Day-Day), then saw Tucker and started yelling...Tucktie, Tucktie. It was too cute. We spent lots of wonderful time with the family in a great house with a view of both of the course and the lake. Time was spent walking Tucker, chasing John, taking John to the pool, correcting him when he called golf carts lawn mowers, and skiing.
Friday mid-morning, we packed up and headed to Macon. I made a surprise (to some) visit to the old office for Laura Mathis' important, but yearless birthday, while Andrew played golf with his dad. We then rejoined at his parents house for dinner and relaxing and drinking beer on the patio with Steven and the parents. Then Saturday we prepared to Papa Ouzts' 80th Birthday Party. Brandy came into town and watched Tech stink it up with her brothers. Donnie and Erin and the girls also made it down for the party. A good time was had by all in attendance and Papa Ouzts was shocked he had so many friends. Then Sunday morning about 8am EST Andrew and I loaded up a sleepy Tucker-man and hit the road to Jackson. Tucker slept from 285 South of Atlanta to west of Meridian. Therefore, we did not stop the entire trip - he is like a sleeping baby, you don't wake the monster. So we got home at 1pm CST - that's six hours, it can be done. After getting his lazy butt out of the car and unloading our cooler of left over BBQ, we had lunch, Tucker had lunch and was told to stay outside, I clean the house, then we took a nap until 4pm CST. We unloaded the car, got some dinner, got Tucker a new bone, and called it a night.
What a weekend, but it was wonderful! Thanks to all the family for organizing and planning so we could spend Andrew's time-off with all of you.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Tucker Update
We went to the vet on Saturday...it wasn't nearly as eventful as going to the vet with Hamilton was, but Tucker still made it will know that he had arrived.
For those of you that didn't know Hamilton - he was the Great Dane that my parents bought for MB and I when we were in HS. He stood 6ft on his back legs and typically maintained a solid 200 pounds. Hamilton is the reason that the vet installed a "swinging" door at their office...he would get so excited to go into the building that he would take off into the door as soon as you opened it whether there was room for you or not. Then once inside, he would place his front paws on the counter, stand on his back legs and basically sign himself in. The vet techs loved him and he loved them.
Now back to Tucker - he didn't jump on the counter but he do go loving on all the vet techs. The vet said he looks great and is gaining weight as he should. On Saturday, he tipped the scales at 59.5 pounds at 5 months and a day. He is exchanging baby teeth for real teeth as he should and does have a problem with getting sunburned on his belly - kinda like his daddy - oh sorry, Andrew, did I say that??. The vet suggested keeping him inside during the heat of the day - yes he is a happy kid now. But the biggest news - his male parts are in and functioning as he demonstrated with his bed - the vet said whenever we are ready, he is ready for some cutting...so Tucker will become a she-man some time in the next couple of weeks. Sorry - boys but I can't handle a humping dog...
For those of you that didn't know Hamilton - he was the Great Dane that my parents bought for MB and I when we were in HS. He stood 6ft on his back legs and typically maintained a solid 200 pounds. Hamilton is the reason that the vet installed a "swinging" door at their office...he would get so excited to go into the building that he would take off into the door as soon as you opened it whether there was room for you or not. Then once inside, he would place his front paws on the counter, stand on his back legs and basically sign himself in. The vet techs loved him and he loved them.
Now back to Tucker - he didn't jump on the counter but he do go loving on all the vet techs. The vet said he looks great and is gaining weight as he should. On Saturday, he tipped the scales at 59.5 pounds at 5 months and a day. He is exchanging baby teeth for real teeth as he should and does have a problem with getting sunburned on his belly - kinda like his daddy - oh sorry, Andrew, did I say that??. The vet suggested keeping him inside during the heat of the day - yes he is a happy kid now. But the biggest news - his male parts are in and functioning as he demonstrated with his bed - the vet said whenever we are ready, he is ready for some cutting...so Tucker will become a she-man some time in the next couple of weeks. Sorry - boys but I can't handle a humping dog...
Thursday, September 2, 2010
In other news
Not sure if you knew this or not, but the best time to the year is here!! College football starts tonight and our Yellow Jackets take the field on Saturday! Although we don't think we will make it to a game this year, we will be cheering on the boys from Mississippi. I might even have to fly my car flags, better yet - I should get a Tech house flag!
Oh and Friday is wear your college colors day - so all you Tech fans, pull out your "Old Gold" pants or shirts or dresses or skirts, and wear them loud and proud! Not really sure which of my Tech gear I will wear tomorrow, but I can assure you I will be wearing something "Old Gold and White" with may be some navy tossed in.
"Oh, well, it's up with the White and Gold, Down with the Red and Black, Georgia Tech is out for the victory. We'll drop our battle-axe on Georgia's head, When we meet her out team is sure to beat her. Down on the farm there will be no sound, 'Till our bow-wows rip through the air; When the battle is over Georgia's team will be found, With the Yellow Jackets swarming 'round!"
"I'm a ramblin' wreck from Georgia Tech and a helluva engineer.
A helluva, helluva, helluva, helluva, helluva engineer.
Like all the jolly good fellows, I drink my whiskey clear.
I'm a ramblin' wreck from Georgia Tech and a helluva engineer.
Oh, I wish I had a daughter sir I'd dress her in white and gold.
I'd put her on the campus to cheer the brave and bold.
And if I had a son sir, I'd tell you what he'd do.
He would yell "To HELL with Georgia!" like his daddy used to do.
Oh if I had a barrel of rum and sugar three thousand pounds,
A college bell to put it in and clapper to stir it around,
I'd drink to all the good fellows who come from far and near,
'Cause I'm a ramblin', gamblin', helluva engineer."
Oh and Friday is wear your college colors day - so all you Tech fans, pull out your "Old Gold" pants or shirts or dresses or skirts, and wear them loud and proud! Not really sure which of my Tech gear I will wear tomorrow, but I can assure you I will be wearing something "Old Gold and White" with may be some navy tossed in.
"Oh, well, it's up with the White and Gold, Down with the Red and Black, Georgia Tech is out for the victory. We'll drop our battle-axe on Georgia's head, When we meet her out team is sure to beat her. Down on the farm there will be no sound, 'Till our bow-wows rip through the air; When the battle is over Georgia's team will be found, With the Yellow Jackets swarming 'round!"
"I'm a ramblin' wreck from Georgia Tech and a helluva engineer.
A helluva, helluva, helluva, helluva, helluva engineer.
Like all the jolly good fellows, I drink my whiskey clear.
I'm a ramblin' wreck from Georgia Tech and a helluva engineer.
Oh, I wish I had a daughter sir I'd dress her in white and gold.
I'd put her on the campus to cheer the brave and bold.
And if I had a son sir, I'd tell you what he'd do.
He would yell "To HELL with Georgia!" like his daddy used to do.
Oh if I had a barrel of rum and sugar three thousand pounds,
A college bell to put it in and clapper to stir it around,
I'd drink to all the good fellows who come from far and near,
'Cause I'm a ramblin', gamblin', helluva engineer."
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Still Alive
Yes, we are still alive. Tucker hasn't driven us completely crazy yet.
He and I go for a walk every morning and he is doing really well on the lead and is beginning to understand heeling (huge step for us). He is also sitting on command most of the time and responds to down when he knows a treat is involved. He does a great job of showing me things in the yard that could get him trouble, like the styrofoam faucet cover, the water hose and mini-sprinkler, the black landscaping cord used on the tree stakes, and for the first time my back door mat.
He is staying outside during the morning, then at lunch I bring him inside to his indoor pen. Usually when we get home, he goes back outside, unless it is above 90 degrees, then he goes out for a quick break and comes back in. He is sleeping inside on his bed inside his pen and aside for crying when he spilt his water at 2am this morning, he is sleeping well during the night.
Andrew and Tucker are best buds and have been spending time together working on all of his commands. I have also caught them sharing Tucker's bed...don't let Andrew fool you, he really loves this dog. I am taking him to the vet on Saturday so a full weight report will be in then. But in terms of height, we introduced ourselves to some labs during our walk on Monday and he is as tall as the full-grown labs already.
Here is what I mean about Andrew and Tucker being buddies - please note - the dog isn't allowed on the furniture, but he was trying to give Andrew some kisses. And no, Andrew isn't asleep in this picture even though it looks like it.
So after giving a few kisses and trying to attack the remote, Andrew had to help him back down to the floor.
He and I go for a walk every morning and he is doing really well on the lead and is beginning to understand heeling (huge step for us). He is also sitting on command most of the time and responds to down when he knows a treat is involved. He does a great job of showing me things in the yard that could get him trouble, like the styrofoam faucet cover, the water hose and mini-sprinkler, the black landscaping cord used on the tree stakes, and for the first time my back door mat.
He is staying outside during the morning, then at lunch I bring him inside to his indoor pen. Usually when we get home, he goes back outside, unless it is above 90 degrees, then he goes out for a quick break and comes back in. He is sleeping inside on his bed inside his pen and aside for crying when he spilt his water at 2am this morning, he is sleeping well during the night.
Andrew and Tucker are best buds and have been spending time together working on all of his commands. I have also caught them sharing Tucker's bed...don't let Andrew fool you, he really loves this dog. I am taking him to the vet on Saturday so a full weight report will be in then. But in terms of height, we introduced ourselves to some labs during our walk on Monday and he is as tall as the full-grown labs already.
Here is what I mean about Andrew and Tucker being buddies - please note - the dog isn't allowed on the furniture, but he was trying to give Andrew some kisses. And no, Andrew isn't asleep in this picture even though it looks like it.
So after giving a few kisses and trying to attack the remote, Andrew had to help him back down to the floor.
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