Good Morning OFF'rs it is Tuesday

Ha! I won't even say it. . . . and I bet she doesn't need the ramp either! Bet that scratching rear leg shakes the whole bed! Hope it's not fleas. . .

Nope not fleas, either dry skin from the heating or allergies and I'm hoping it's from the heat and no, she doesn't need the ramp, but can't make it without help (lol), though she has jumped up a time or two. . .  I lift her up, but she is going to have to find a new way soon, because seems I can lift 65 or so pounds fine, but she is starting to get where her weight should be and I will not be able to lift 75 or 80 lbs. at least I don't think so (lol). . .  and Tony already said it, he told me I would not make it a week, well I made it the first 3 or 4 days (lol) and I will make her get down just so she knows that she cannot always sleep in the bed with me. . .but she is such a little charmer that I can't say I mind having her, as I told Tony, better her in my bed than well anyone else ;)

Laureen, Do you listen to Norah Jones? Her new CD called "The Fall" has a song called "Man of the Hour"> Please get a copy and listen close to the lyrics. It's wonderful and reminds me of you and Dillinger. One line is something like "I couldn't choose between a pothead and a vegan so I chose you to be my man of the hour."  It's about that wonderful relationship between human and dog. Maybe you can Google it and get the lyrics if you don't have access to the song. . .

Karen,

I just listened to it, how cute it is. . .  though we never took a shower, we took a bath or two (lol), ever try giving a big dog a bath when he doesn't want it (lol). . .  Dillinger spoke loud and clear, you just needed to understand his language, and as for letting me lead, lol, that is funny, he was the boss and we had many an argument and he usually won (lol).  He never made me cry until the day we said goodbye, but then the joy he gave was much more than the tears I've shed from missing him and on top of it all, he did send this beautiful, charming girl to take some of my heartache away and make me remember what he was like in his youthful days.  I am so glad I have Roxie, she has taken away alot of the pain of losing Dillinger, but she is so different that I can enjoy her without feeling like I betrayed him some how. . .  I think you know what I mean, there is so much love in these 4-legged creatures and that is how I know there must be a God, after all Dog is the word used as a diety in reverse. . . and I believe in my heart that fate had it so that Roxie would be just the right one to ease my pain. . .  I will go home tonight and enjoy her welcome and know that somewhere Dillinger's spirit is smiling at it all. . .  Thanks for directing me to that song. . .

duh, I'm such a dufus sometimes. Google "Norah Jones song Man of the hour" and it pops up on youtube to listen to. .  .

Good morning Laureen, our dogs scratch a lot too. We have tried differant shampoos, conditioners, & even spray for their skin.

As for sleeping in the bed we had to buy a king size when we got the 3rd. dog! I have a cedar chest at the end of our bed for them to get into bed.
My kids always say they wish they had been as spoiled as our dogs. I do try with the grandkids!

Good luck with Roxie, if you find something to work on her let me know.
Nan

I'm laughing Nan.  I thought I was the only one with a cedar chest at the end of my bed for the dogs to use to get on the bed!  I keep an afghan on it so they don't scratch it up.  Hubby want to move it because he still trips over it when he gets up in the middle of the night.  No way....

I use Tea Tree shampoo when my dogs get itchy.  It seems to help some.  I've also gone the children's benedryl route, that made them real tired.

Jan

Good morning Terri and OFF family,
Well I did it, headed for the gym after work with all those crazy new people who made their New Year's Resolution to exercise. Got in the pool early and worked out with weights and jogged in the pool. Some guy was in the hot tub who waved at me, didn't know who he was. Later when he got out he came over to me and said "why didn't you wave to me"?

Holy Moley it was Randy who goes to one of my bariatric support groups. I didn't recognize him, he has lost over 200 pounds!! He just grinned at me when I told him that! Very nice man who has made a strong commitment to exercise and change his life.

After working out for 40 minutes on my own, I did the aerobic part of water aerobics for 30 minutes. My arms really feel it today.

After work tonight I'll do spin class, gotta get there at least a half hour early to sign in and get my spin card. The spin classes fill up fast in Jan and Feb then it slacks off.
I do much better taking classes being led by an instructor. They just push you more.

Good morning Terri and all that follow

Just a quick drive by on my way out the door. It a stinking 15 degrees here this morning!!!!   The So Cal girl just isn't equipped to handle this weather, but I'm here, so I might as well get used to it. Friday night's low is supposed to be 7. How do you cold area folks do this????

Carla, glad you finally got to go to work. George, glad you're a patient man, Debbiejean, have a spin for me!

Hugs to all.....gotta run

Susan

How do we deal with the cold?  We layer.  And layer.  And layer....  Right now I'm wearing a sweatshirt, a turtleneck, a Joe Boxer waffle weave longjohn top, a T shirt and my "dainties".  Oh, yes, and silk Cuddledud longjohn bottoms and corduroy jeans.  Am I warm?  Hell, yes!  Can I move my arms?  Not so much....

I remember the good old days, when I was fat and had hot flashes.......

Candy