Sep 30, 2008
The weekend (and Monday) update
So the weekend didn't go exactly as planned. We declared Saturday "Esa Day" because we were going to take her to Walgreens to have her picture taken (fundraising for Best Friends Sanctuary). Then we were going to go to Barktoberfest at Melodee Music in Sterling and then to Petsmart. Well, one out of three isn't bad. Both the Walgreen's event and Barktoberfest were canceled on Saturday. Walgreens, rescheduled for Oct. 11 and Barktoberfest the next day. So off to Petsmart - at least we knew that was going to be open! The rest of the day was just hanging around home since the first plan didn't work out.
Sunday, we did go to Barktoberfest. It had the usual vendors, but it was fun - we got a lot of freebies for Esa (treats and toys). We were there for about 1 1/2 hour and Esa was pooped on the way home - she was fighting staying awake.
Dan and Stephanie invited us over for "the" game (Redskins/Dallas) and a cookout. It's great having someone so close that we can hang out with (I hope you two feel the same D & S!)
Yesterday, I stayed home - sinuses were kicking in (and I've got a cough today). I worked on getting my "online shops" back up on Half.com & Amazon.com. What a lot of work - but worth it if I can make a few cents/get rid of stuff! Besides that, ran out to the grocery store to get the usual staples (milk, bread) and grabbed "27 Dresses" at Redbox. Good movie - definitely any girl can relate if she has been in ANY wedding (me - bridesmaid 6 times). Walked with Esa a bunch - we took 3 walks yesterday - she was loving it. It was a good day.
(and their human parents)
This blog started as The adventures of a D.I.N.K. family where the two "kids" are four legged and how we are going to retire early. Now it's a 1 income, 1 entrepreneur, and 1 pup getting closer and closer to retirement.
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Saturday, September 27, 2008
PUPPIES!
Sep 27, 2008
PUPPIES!
Current mood:happy
So tonight was Furry Friday with the Loudoun County Animal Shelter at the Sterling Community Center. They have this event once every month.
Last time I was there, there were a bunch of kittens. This time it was 2 puppies! Check out the pictures on my 2008 blog folder. So tempting! They were so cute. BUT I remember too well the puppy problems. Not ready for that again! They both ended up sleeping on my lap.
PUPPIES!
Current mood:happy
So tonight was Furry Friday with the Loudoun County Animal Shelter at the Sterling Community Center. They have this event once every month.
Last time I was there, there were a bunch of kittens. This time it was 2 puppies! Check out the pictures on my 2008 blog folder. So tempting! They were so cute. BUT I remember too well the puppy problems. Not ready for that again! They both ended up sleeping on my lap.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Too much fun this weekend!
Sep 23, 2008
Too much fun this weekend!
We had a lot of fun this weekend.
Friday I ended up just staying home - last week was a stressful week and it was nice just hanging out with puppy. Saturday, Dan and I took his government car back to his work (he turned it in since he stepped down). We ALMOST go lost - 395 was all backed up and we ended up cutting through National Airport then over to Rt 50. Somehow Dan's navigational instinct kicked in and he was able to get us to his building. It doesn't sound like much, but believe me, it was an adventure!
Then it was off to the Caps practice. It was so nice to see the players again. We saw our "ticket sales person", Harry. No season tickets for us this year - the weekend 6 pack plan has too many Fridays in the plan - so individual tickets this year - for now. They might release something after the season starts.
Afterwards, it was off to Chipotle - another adventure - we didn't know exactly where it was, I put it in the GPS on the phone, and it said it was 700 ft away. Started walking the way it said and there it was (like 50 ft from where we were).
Then it was back to the parking garage and who do we see driving out - Ovechkin! I waved to him and he waved back, drove by and TRIED to spin out. LOL! LMJS - nice car OV - white Mercedes - with the ghetto music blaring. LOL!
Yesterday, it was off to the Verizon Wireless to pick out a phone for Dan. He turned in his phone today (once again since he stepped down). He ended up getting a Chocolate phone. We stopped at PETCO, next to Verizon - I was not impressed - PetSmart is much better. Then it was home. Next thing you know, our neighbor, Dan called to see if we wanted to cookout later - they were painting the fence - and (my) Dan volunteered to help. So off he went and I ended up cleaning. About 5:30 (my) Dan called to say there was a change in plans and we were going out to a restaurant (Los Toltecos) instead. I drove since the boys (Ivan, Dan and Dan) had been drinking. (My) Dan had his 1st (and 2nd) margarita. After dinner it was back to the house and Sable was getting walked, so Lynn, Kiki & Katie Ann stopped - it was our own little party going on. Stephanie went and got Benny - so it was a puppy party too! At 8 p.m. the boys needed to get in front of the TV to watch the football game, Stephanie, Benny, Esa and me just hung out (all of us could care less about football). The kids were busy chewing rawhides.
Anyway, it was a lot of fun - thanks, Dan, Stephanie & Ivan! More fun next weekend right (since the fence isn't done)?
Waiting for Heroes to come on now - This "pre-show" party is kind of neat -showing behind the scenes stuff. Pup needs to go to bed at 9 so I can watch the show without interruption!
Too much fun this weekend!
We had a lot of fun this weekend.
Friday I ended up just staying home - last week was a stressful week and it was nice just hanging out with puppy. Saturday, Dan and I took his government car back to his work (he turned it in since he stepped down). We ALMOST go lost - 395 was all backed up and we ended up cutting through National Airport then over to Rt 50. Somehow Dan's navigational instinct kicked in and he was able to get us to his building. It doesn't sound like much, but believe me, it was an adventure!
Then it was off to the Caps practice. It was so nice to see the players again. We saw our "ticket sales person", Harry. No season tickets for us this year - the weekend 6 pack plan has too many Fridays in the plan - so individual tickets this year - for now. They might release something after the season starts.
Afterwards, it was off to Chipotle - another adventure - we didn't know exactly where it was, I put it in the GPS on the phone, and it said it was 700 ft away. Started walking the way it said and there it was (like 50 ft from where we were).
Then it was back to the parking garage and who do we see driving out - Ovechkin! I waved to him and he waved back, drove by and TRIED to spin out. LOL! LMJS - nice car OV - white Mercedes - with the ghetto music blaring. LOL!
Yesterday, it was off to the Verizon Wireless to pick out a phone for Dan. He turned in his phone today (once again since he stepped down). He ended up getting a Chocolate phone. We stopped at PETCO, next to Verizon - I was not impressed - PetSmart is much better. Then it was home. Next thing you know, our neighbor, Dan called to see if we wanted to cookout later - they were painting the fence - and (my) Dan volunteered to help. So off he went and I ended up cleaning. About 5:30 (my) Dan called to say there was a change in plans and we were going out to a restaurant (Los Toltecos) instead. I drove since the boys (Ivan, Dan and Dan) had been drinking. (My) Dan had his 1st (and 2nd) margarita. After dinner it was back to the house and Sable was getting walked, so Lynn, Kiki & Katie Ann stopped - it was our own little party going on. Stephanie went and got Benny - so it was a puppy party too! At 8 p.m. the boys needed to get in front of the TV to watch the football game, Stephanie, Benny, Esa and me just hung out (all of us could care less about football). The kids were busy chewing rawhides.
Anyway, it was a lot of fun - thanks, Dan, Stephanie & Ivan! More fun next weekend right (since the fence isn't done)?
Waiting for Heroes to come on now - This "pre-show" party is kind of neat -showing behind the scenes stuff. Pup needs to go to bed at 9 so I can watch the show without interruption!
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