Thought for the day ….

Good Morning and Welcome to Friday the 1st day of FEBRUARY, 2019.

Well winter is now upon us.

Snow, snow and more snow.

Temperatures taking a dip.

Was out shovelling the back deck for the pups about an hour ago.

Should have time to do some of the front before my ride arrives.

So what does one do when the snow is blowing and the temperatures are a dipping?

Answer: You surround yourself with puppy love.

This was my Thursday night.

Now poor Mr. Alvin even though he loves his best bud Teddy very much, he cannot seem to get past Teddy having a chew treat.

Even though he has one of his own.

Teddy just laid there all calm and Alvin was not calm.

Despite my valiant efforts to calm him, he just had to wait until Teddy decided to let him have it.

What a friend.

Alvin, what a spoiled guy.

 

Alvin finally ended up with both …. Teddy is way too easy going.

Out of site out of mind??

Teddy on the bed with a chew treat AND

Mr. Alvin in the hallway by the bedroom.

Oh, isn’t life grand.

Thankfully the boys slept well last night.

 

I had a great afternoon ….. teeth cleaning …… received my permanent crown, now I feel like ROYALTY.

Then had supper once the freezing came out.

Had a lovely evening with the boys.

My furry four-legged boys.

 

Well time to leave for work.

So grateful to one of my co-workers for coming to pick me up.

Taking the bus home tonight will be pleasant, I am sure.

Glad we have food and a warm place to be this weekend.

Hunker down and keep warm.

 

Special Hello to: all my friends in the west …. hope you are safe and warm.

Always, Carol & Alvin & Teddy

 

Thought for the day …..

Good Morning and Welcome to Saturday the 26th day of January, 2019.

Last night it was raining and raining hard.

This morning it is +2 degrees celsius in the afternoon forecasted to be +5 or so.

Remembering it is Edmonton, Alberta, CANADA and almost the end of January, 2019.

There is a beautiful sunrise this morning and it started about 7:30 a.m. …. so nice to see sunrise earlier.

The sky is clearing the morning covering to display a beautiful palette of oranges, pinks and yellows.

So, so pretty.

Alvin is laying on his blue blanket beside me.

 

Last night I had a complete change of plans.

One of my friends messaged me about going out for supper.

She said that it was being paid for by our other friend’s husband.

Our friend’s husband” gave us a gift card to Original Joe’s, a restaurant in our neighbourhood so that we girls could go out and celebrate her birthday.

We were supposed to go out on the 1st of February which is her actual birthday but her husband would be working away from home and they have a young daughter.

Who is old enough to be alone after school but they don’t like leaving her alone at night.

Makes sense to me.

I was planning to do laundry, call my sister and do some cleaning as my cousins are coming for a visit and supper today.

So I contacted my sister and she was okay with changing to Sunday.

I thought laundry could wait.

So long story short, I went out with the girls for a nice night out with them.

I do not go out much so figured it was a good idea.

Late on Thursday I noticed that the growth on Alvin’s eye had changed colour so after work yesterday I called our Vet to see if I should bring him in today or if okay to wait

until his appointment next Saturday which is the 2nd of February.

The vet was busy so I asked if they could call us back as I wanted to take Alvin for a walk.

Said yes.

Just after we arrived back home and I had our coats off and Alvin’s paws dried off, the phone rang.

Dr. K wants to see him this morning to see if the growth needs to be removed or not.

I am thinking yes.

So we switched his appointment from next Saturday (his regular exam and vaccinations) to today at 10:00 a.m.

I am kind of nervous but I know that of course he will be okay.

I also contacted my cousin to let them know as this might push back their arrival time depending on how long we are at the vet.

So that has been my last less than 24 hours …..

All good things, right.

Always look at the silver lining.

If and I am quite certain it will be a yes, he needs the surgery … perhaps while he is under they will clean his teeth.

That would be a good thing.

I have a dental appointment next Thursday to put on the permanent crown.

Teddy comes for a sleepover on Wednesday night and for a day or so.

Never rains but it pours.

Thankfully the crown costs will be covered by my insurance which is great.

Just have to pay it up front and put in my claim.

The sun is almost up and I think that the load of laundry I put on 30 minutes or so ago should be done.

Might as well get the second one going before I have a shower.

Hopefully I can have a cup of coffee before we leave.

Keep us in your thoughts, at least positive energy for Mr. Alvin.

I am certain that all will be okay at the end of it all, but doesn’t hurt to have some positive energy streaming.

 

Special Hello to: my sister, thank you.

Always, Carol & Alvin

 

 

Thought for the day …..

Good Morning and Welcome to Friday the 11th day of January, 2019.

YAY, today is last day of the work week and the temperatures are WARMING UP.

Definitely not quite bathing suit weather but warm enough for walks.

Tomorrow morning Master Teddy will be spending the day with us while his parents go to their farm.

YAY, Alvin will be happy about his BEST FRIEND visiting.

I dare not say too loud about him coming or he will be watching for him to arrive.

They are so cute together.

Teddy’s Mom & Dad cannot utter the world A-L-V-I-N, even just one minute before they leave to bring him over otherwise he runs and runs and gets so excited.

When they pull up and Alvin knows their vehicles and they have four including the work van.

Alvin starts to bark and runs to the door squeaking in delight and impatience.

So once they are coming up the front walk – I open the door so Alvin can go and greet Teddy.

Just like in the movies but with four-legged friends they run to each other – say hello and into the house.

Alvin runs to get Teddy one of his toys or one of his many chew treats scattered throughout the house and Teddy runs and runs.

When Teddy arrives I just know that our day will be great.

He makes us feel wonderful.

We are so grateful to have Teddy and his parents in our lives.

Alvin has his second treatment for his ear tomorrow, so Teddy will come with us.

Teddy has gone with us on several occasions so nothing new.

Nice for Alvin to have his support.

Last night we managed to get out for a walk.

The temperature was nice enough for Alvin not to freeze his paws so we went.

 

Yesterday I was at the dentist once again for state 1 of my CROWN.

The temporary one before the permanent one on January 31st.

It is quite the process.

This is my first one.

Not painful and my dentist and his assistant are so GREAT.

Actually he has many dental assistants and quite by luck of the draw; I always get the same one.

I love her …. we get along great.

Hers to hoping that the Universe always assigns her to me.

So now I am “royalty” ……. laughing aloud.

 

Well almost time to finish here and go back downstairs and get things together.

Final day of work for this week.

Then just doing a different type of work:  housework.

Looking forward to the company.

 

Have a great Friday.

Special Hello to: all my friends, whether four-legged or two – we all need FRIENDS.  Thank you to all of our friends.

Always, Carol & Alvin