Category: Life

2011-06-11 Saturday

Gracie is having some trouble with her right rear leg. It’s been known to sort of hover when she sits. She used to hold it out at a funny angle while squatting to pee on three legs, but I’ve not noticed that recently. She seems to walk OK. Getting that right rear leg under her to push her up from a laying position is problematic, especially on a slippery surface.

2011-06-10 Friday

After pilates at TheMarsh, I picked Avery up at Amy’s office. We did our usual errands and then met Steve for lunch at Harvest Moon. Except, Steve stood us up because he didn’t get my text message. So, we dropped Steve’s lunch off at his shop. We planted two watermelon plants and weeded the garden. The cold and dreary weather made it a good day to bake Rhubarb/Blueberry/Strawberry crisp. Lots of it! Avery’s outgrown the 16” bike already! Seems like just last week Steve put blocks on the tricycle and she still couldn’t reach the pedals.

2011-06-06 Monday

Ercoa Paddle Boat: 46:46, 2.27 miles, 2.9 mph, HR=114. My right knee was pretty stiff when I was done. It seemed a good day for the dogs to spend in the outdoor kennel and when I took Hanna down there, Gracie was sleeping in her new dog house! There used to be three dog houses in the kennel and none of the dogs used them so I gave them all away several years ago. Gracie likes that kennel so much, I decided to buy her a dog house so I wouldn’t have to worry about her being out in the rain. I was prepared for her to take some time getting used to it. Steve just put it together yesterday. I was surprised that on a beautiful morning like this one she chose the dog house over her usual cot.

2011-06-03 Friday

After Pilates at the Marsh this morning, I spent some time on the indoor track: 52:16, 3.5 miles/60 Laps, HR=103. Followed that with a great massage. When I got to my car there was a voicemail of which I could understand three words; “Dog, Cookie, Emergency”. I figured it was one of two things; they couldn’t get Gracie in the house (possible, since I’ve been having the same problem lately) or Hanna bit someone handing her a cookie. I went home to find the Cleaning Crew had been unable to get Gracie in the house. I put both dogs in the outside kennel and went up to Harvest Moon to have lunch with Steve. Stopped at the Vet to get more Rimadyl for Gracie. Got the VW washed and my hair cut.