Heh, the redistribution of landscaping is cracking me up.
I am generally pro-mulch, but I also tend to leave leaves to compost in place whenever I can. If there's a lazy choice, that's what I'll take.
If I can get the front yard whipped into shape tomorrow (totally doable,it really doesn't need much work, just looks scraggly) I can start working on the blackberries that are taking over the back in the evening during the week. I need to clear at least enough so I can get to the possibly ripe oranges.
Doggie [link]
So far, Dog to be named later (bagel doesn't fit, but I think Basel might) made it clear that he was not going to be shut in the garage even part time, and Bubba made it clear that he was not going to be shut in the bedroom, even part time, and there was some hissing and barking, but nothing too horrible.
Even so, first days are exhausting [link]
What's Dita's take?
I've found that rarely do the guidelines for intro actually become agreeable to the actual pets. They force it. As long as safety isn't an issue, eh.
He's adorable! Get him used to and happy with brushing, those tailfeathers will require it.
I see Bastien.
Cutiepie doggie! He and Bubba will work something out on their own, probably conspire against you before long.
He's a pretty boo! Hello puppy!!!
I just got back from working a wedding reception where all the drunks were getting ready to deck me for informing them that there was absolutely no smoking anywhere on the grounds (so they started smoking in the bathrooms).
I went out to have my own last cigarette on my patio, only to discover I've locked myself out. At least I'd already changed into my jammies. If I'd had to climb in through my dining room window (which is almost five feet off the ground) in my dress slacks, I'd be crying right now.
Aw, cute doggie. It sounds like he and Bubba will reach an understanding pretty quickly.
Today was a nice busy deal. Fabulous weather. I had breakfast with K-Bug, then we painted a picture of a palm tree, next I returned/exchanged some things at The Container Store before taking my car to the fancy car wash. Then I met up with my friend K and her son. We had lunch and they came with me for my hair cut where we decided to put in BRIGHT purple highlights. While we were at the hair salon, K got a call asking her to babysit tonight. She took off to pick up the kid (2 year old boy) while I hit the grocery store, then we met back at my place for dinner. The kid was great, very chill. He is verbal but doesn't really have words yet. Just -blather, blather, blather-sip. Every babble ended with -sip. It was hilarious.
We are meeting up again tomorrow (without the 2 year old) to get pedicures and go to a bead show. Wheeeee...
