Duck Dynasty New Vegan Calls

In case you missed it, last night was the season premiere of "Duck Dynasty" and it did not disappoint.  Senior and I were  laughing so hard over Uncle Si's Poodle retriever that it brought tears to our eyes.

Anyways, some of the Robertson family was then on the Jimmy Kimmel Show. The musical guest was some one named "Morrisey" I could not tell you who in the heck he is, but apparently he is a liberal tree hugging  vegan yuppie and he refused to perform  on the show with the Duck Dynasty guys, because they promote "The Serial Killing of Innocent Animals"

Well, I will let Jimmy's opening monologue speak for it self, So if you needed a good laugh today then enjoy:

Rain Rain Finally Went Away...

First off let me begin by saying a big THANK YOU to every one who commented about the adoption of Libby...Every one was so sweet and thoughtful. And Yes RED any time you can fly cross country, you are welcome to stop in and give her a squeeze.

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It sort of started Saturday night..but the big stuff moved in during the early morning hours of Monday, then it was down hill from there.
It did not bode well for us trying to get Libby accustomed to her new yard and using potty in it, when we are having monsoonal rains for the better part of 28 hours. Our boxers are not fond of the rain...

Finally this afternoon it has cleared up. Our back yard was quazi flooded. Ruger found the puddles and proceeded to tromp through them like a pack of wild elephants. Little Libby was in tow.
She is adjusting well to her new home and family, she has taken over Rugers favorite blankie, his love seat, and his large femur bone he got for Christmas. Basically she has become the Queen.

One of these days we may afford dog training for her, and Ruger too.I am sure they would love it. My queen and king deserves the best. Perhaps the same handler that the Obamas use. I hear he comes cheap..  : )
Again another perk of being an Obama and being in the White House. Obviously the dog is really this guys, and the BO family only uses him as a photo op. Life is good when you are President......

Meet Liberty aka "Libby"

After 2 phone interviews, and one home inspection, and then another phone call  Thursday night in the middle of "Vampire Diaries"...we found out Friday we were approved for adoption.
I began to tear up..  I was so dang excited.  Thank You Every one for all your kind words of support.

Then Saturday Senior left for camping..I had tons of errands to run and get back home to tidy up before boxer lady brought our boxer baby to her new home.
I went shopping for every thing pink..pink tennis balls, pink stuffed elephant, and a pink baby blankie. Finally I have a little Fur-Daughter and can buy girlie things...  : )

There was adoption papers to sign and the fee paid. She is all ready spayed and has had her first two sets of vaccines. I just need to get the third set and her rabies completed.
She and Ruger sniffed each other out, they ran and played, she jumped on him, and he backed down to her level.  Her first night went well. The foster mom had all ready worked on house breaking them, so she knows to go outside, now she is getting adjusted to a new yard and home. But she settled down, and has fit right in. She even booted Ruger off his favorite blankie last night and fell asleep on it.
As far as she and Jack the Cat--well, she has tried to get acquainted but he hisses..however he is more tolerable with her then he was Mosin the Dobe puppy.

 

Senior was out camping with the guys last night, and she was there this morning to meet him, and give out lots of kisses. She even snuggled with me in bed...

 

We are so happy we found her, and could give the last puppy in the litter a loving forever home.

What started out as a sad story with the surrender of her pregnant mother has ended on a very happy note.

 

 

 

-JUGM

Must Clean House...

But here I am writing a post because I am nervous. I filled out our application for the puppy from Boxer Rescue, within a couple of hours, they called to do a phone interview, then this afternoon is our "Home Inspection" . There fore I should be cleaning, and picking up the house. Instead I am here talking to you good people about my nerves and the fact that I really hope to get this little girl.

I think some it is my whole biological clock thing, and wishing secretly for a daughter..At least with this one I won't have to worry about her hair in the mornings, or argue over clothes and boys.  I can dress her in pink doggie sweaters, and a harness. We can talk girl talk while she watches me cook dinner.
She could be a total terror...but yet, I know I all ready love her. I feel like she was meant for us, and our perfect little girl.
We certainly won't get her today, I said before it is a process. I think there is still one more meeting where we take Ruger to her foster home and etc. But so far things are progressing. The Rescue folks are wanting her placed permanently, and the rescue folks are working to help make that happen for us.

I think even Senior is excited too. He went off to run some errands and pay a visit to Stephen. No doubt they will be talking about the upcoming slumber party they are having this weekend. I think there is rain in the forecast..they all better pack some rain gear....

Okay, I need to go now, must dust, vacuum, pick up small little toys thrown around the floor, tidy up, hang laundry out to dry, and get Ruger looking all handsome and spiffy... 

Wish us Luck ! 

JUGM

I am hoping to Rescue a little girl..

Last night I found Boxer breeders on Ebay. So I emailed them. One responded this morning, and we sent emails back and forth. then I got curious and googled the name of her kennel. The first thing that popped up was in 2010 she was accused of running a puppy mill. The local news  for that area reported on it and I found the video. I was disgusted at the living conditions of the puppies..and I instantly said " NO WAY" . If I could afford to, I would buy everyone from her and save them..every thing was absolutely deplorable. My heart ached for all the dogs in her possession. She claimed to not be a puppy mill, however, You can not have that many dogs and not be one. They were housed outside in hand made, rickety cages. I wanted to cry.

Then I found our local Boxer Rescue. My heart began to melt, I said the heck with it and I filled out an application.

 They have this baby there she is around 10 weeks old, her sister has all ready been adopted. So I am hoping she is still available. If not, then there are a couple of others around the 1-2 year range, that we could possible give a home too.  There are fees for adoption, they do like to come meet with you prior to placement, but that is expected. I would rather give our money to help save a life and benefit a worthy cause then to a two bit breeder who is in it for the money..
My fingers are crossed and my prayers have been said that we can rescue one of the babies.  We have a lot of love to give, and Ruger would love a play mate.   NW has already came up with names : "Rossi" or "Liberty" after our new safe.  : )  

-JUGM

Welcome and Other Bits of News

I want to give a big warm welcome to : ROXANNE BARE, SINDER ELLA, BADGER MEDIC, and GARLAND GIRL.
Thank you for stopping by and hitting the follower button. I promise to do my best to respond and to any and all comments you may leave.
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We got a new Washer yesterday..YAY!  And the best part..Its another Kenmore!  We did more shopping around at the major home improvement stores, but I just wasn't happy with the prices, or the brands. Then I remembered there was a small Sears Homelife Store out on the Island. We also got it for about 150.00 less then what the big stores wanted for the other brands.

  I am a happy glock mom today...

 

 

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Super freezing weather here today, frost and ice on every thing. I have had a Split leaf Philodendron in the back yard, that has not had a chance. So yesterday I dug the poor thing up and potted it. Now it is in ICU in my sun room getting lots of warmth, and TLC. It is a special little plant to me, because it was planted over the spot where our two special female kitties are buried. We had them for over 15 years and they died within months of each other. So I am passionate about saving the plant.

Off to get my car serviced today, boys are out of school. then its baseball practices tonight. : )
Yay!  and in the freezing cold!!!   Double YAY !!!!

-JUGM

Sunday, Sunday

It turned cold here...really cold. So cold that when Senior ran the sprinklers over night ice formed on every thing. This cold spell is suppose to last for the next couple of days. Fortunately tomorrow is a holiday and we can sleep in. YAY!

I did my drawing on Friday, and I have only heard from one winner. If I don't hear from the other 2, by Tuesday I will do a Re-Draw.

I emailed Mosins new owner and he sent pictures. The big boy is doing really well in his new home.
I am still on my search for a new little female boxer-but every thing I see is either mixed with a pitbull or they want an exuberant amount for the purebred puppy.

It does make me sad looking over some of these ads, you want to be able to bring them all home. but you can't. And I am learning at just how bad pitbulls are over bred in this country.. I don't want one. When I worked at the army vet. facility, I was lunged at by a male pitbull, then when I was 7mos. pregnant with ND I was bit by one in the leg..  All though I do understand that as far as the AKC is concerned there actually is no such thing as a pitbull..Its a name given to a mix of the AmStaff and Bull Terriors...

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We are now after 16 years having to shop for a new washing machine. It is making me sad that my old reliable Kenmore has finally bit the bullet. I use to have 2 things I hated to shop for : Swimsuits and Cars..now add appliances to that list. Everything is just so expensive, and I worry about the quality of things made these days. Currently we are looking at a Samsung, it has a 5 star rating, and a 10 year warranty on the motor etc..  Plus the price is in our range. I like it because while its a top loader, it does not have an agitator in the middle. 

ND is calling for breakfast, I told him I would make an omelet, but he cringed his little nose.. oh well. I am not a restaurant.
Enjoy your Sunday, I will enjoy appliance shopping... ( sarcasm)

-JUGM