Guess What I Have?

Years ago when Bob came home and asked, "Guess what I have?" usually meant he brought some kind of a critter home with him.  I have had my share of turtles, birds, dead skunks, snakes and other things.

After work he arrived home and those words popped out.  Oh no, what can he have now?  Do I guess or just follow him.  I chose the latter.  Down to the garage I follow in his footsteps anticipating what I am going to find.  Here in the cage we have is a 6 month old long haired, multi colored kitten!  Friendly as ever.  Now if there is one thing we don't need is another pet.  I hate when people leave their pets off in the country.  Why do they leave it up to someone else to find their pet a new home?  Off to the shelter this one went.  Hopefully they will find it a new home and that doesn't mean mine.  I have enough to take care of!.....  

Bears!

The bears returned tonight.  They were caught in the woods looking at the bird feeder.  Before either one could climb up the tree to rip it down, Bob went out and scared them.  So eventually they started to leave but not before they walked through the garden.  It isn't planted yet so it is okay.  They finally ambled off, but will they return tonight to do the dastardly deed?  Stay tuned.

Delivering blankets

Upon calling one of the local NICU's, I found they needed some supplies.  After going in my not so hidden containers, I have some hats, gowns and fleece blankets to deliver this week.  Now I must call the others to see that they are well stocked.  Oh no, I think I need some more fleece!  Anyone want to go for a ride?.......

They are invading!

Springtime has arrived.  The bulbs that were planted yearly have come up.  The flowers are in such beautiful hues of red, orchid, pinks yellows and blues.  These we don't mind.  The tulips, hyacinths, and daffodils are welcome visitors.  They let us know that other yellow things are coming too.  Dandelions!  Every year they faithfully follow the spring flowers.  Our blooms are two weeks after the cities blooms.  Going through the city two weeks ago, I saw them in yards.  One yard had more dandelions than grass.  So I knew all too soon they will be visitors in our yard.  I get to look forward to Bob outside trying to get rid of them one by one.  We don't use weeder on the lawn so he made a utensil to pop each one out.  He has been doing this for years.  No there are still the same amount if not more.  Well, I guess it is time to let him know that they have invaded our yard and sit back and watch the fun!  Bob!!!!!  Come see who is here to aggravate you!.......

Gremlins

Some where in the past 24 hours, the Gremlins have attacked Blogspot.  You see I was on this site yesterday.  Today I put all my secret words in and hit enter.  What came up confused me instantly.  What has happened?  You who know me, know I am not computer literate.  I watched the little video then started to whack at other buttons.  I know, I don't deal well with change.  I will get use to it.  Until then I will be on an exciting journey around Blogspot to make this Blog the best that I can and have fun doing it.  So stay tuned and see what is next.  Thanks to all who view...... 

The mole

Every winter and summer we have problems with the mole.  I have no idea if it is one or the whole family.  One year I planted 100 flowers.  Within three years they were all gone to Mr. Mole.  I love the flowers that come up in the spring.  All winter they burrow under the snow and make tunnels in the ground.  We find them in the spring.  Then comes the summer.  We plant potatoes, lots of them.  The one year Mr. Mole ate all the white potatoes.  I would dig till I saw a potatoe and when I grab it I find it has been eaten out.  He must not like red potatoes, or so I thought.  Last year we planted red potatoes and I guess he was hungry after eating all the broccoli plants down.  He went after the potatoes.  This is war.  I intend to plant potatoes.  Not sure yet how Bob is going to eliminate them this year.  I know he hasn't been successful any other year.  Any ideas?........

Watch that rooster!

Mckee wanted chickens and guinea fowl.  Small chickens grow into bigger chickens.  At least these chickens aren't too big.  Today was the day the guinea's moved to their own coop and the chickens went free.  They loved the freedom being able to roam where they want.  We have two roosters.  One nice one, one will chase you.  We have all had our chance to be chased.  I have been attacked a few times and Bob a few more than me.  Today Bella decided to chase him in the yard.  She was having fun until he stopped and turned and started to chase her.  Good thing she can run fast.  We may get to see a dog and chicken fight.  Wonder where I can buy armor for Bella..........

Indoor Cats!

Between everyone in the house we have five cats.  Two use to be outdoor cats but since Bob adopted then and they were spayed, they stay in the house.  They stay clean and I don't have to worry about fleas and ticks like the dogs.  They are safe and sound in the house.  When the screen is on the door they love to sit by the door.  That is as close to the outside that we will let them get.  One of the original cats snuck out one day and hurried back in. 

A few days ago I had the dogs out and was standing at the door watching them.  I had the door open to let Sally in and the next thing I know I am looking at Lucky outside.  I flipped Sally in and went after Lucky who by now is running up the side of the house with me in close pursuit.  I am running in the plants in front of the house hoping there are no bees.  Of course I didn't expect this so I am in bare feet!  The cat started to run back in the direction of the door when I jumped on her,  got her in a belly lock and tossed her in the house.  I hope this has scared her enough to stay in.  I done chasing cats!

Who is going to fix it?

The toilet downstairs has a leak.  Every once in a while I hear the water running in the toilet.  Yes, I know what is wrong.  I fixed it the last time.  I bought a flapper that you will never have to replace again.  That is what the package said 10 years ago.  I have tried everything and it still leaks.  We were in the hardware store the other day and I bought a new flapper.  I may not know a lot about computers but I do know about plumbing.  When Bob was out of town someone had to fix the problems.  I was next in line. 

I fixed this the last time.  It is your turn now.  Let's see how long I wait.  I can't look at the part one more day on my dryer.  I shut the water supply down, took the old one off, put the new one on, turned the water back on and did it all in 4 minutes.  Then I went upstairs and bragged about it for ten minutes.  Then I went in and fixed the tub faucet!  What's next?......

Their back!

We had our first furry visitors of the year yesterday.  They came in complete silence.  Bob just happen to get a glance of them through the window.  Look who's back.  Mama 2 tags and her two year old cub.  So sleek looking, so dangerous too.  Well I guess we will see if Bob's feeder survives this year.

Another thing that is back, road construction.  Yes, blocked traffic, bogged down traffic, Those people who hold the signs.  They crack me up.  They keep you there while no traffic is coming and the construction is in the other lane.  All of a sudden they turn the sign and point to the other lane.  Why do they have to point to the other lane?  There is no place else to go.  I think they know it aggravates some people and that is why they point.  Then they laugh at your expression as you go by.  Watch them next time!.....

I fixed it!

Everyone knows I am computer illiterate, so they don't ask me to help do things on the computer.  The other night the Internet went down on my computer.  Bob was on his sitting next to me.  I did what I needed to get mine back up.  I was watching him and waiting to see if his was down.  Soon enough he said "What is wrong with my computer?"  I took his computer and did to it what I did with mine.  Guess what?  I was successful!  I gave myself a pat on the back!  See, I can do something with a computer.  What, you want me to do what on the computer?  How?

Can I have your keys?

Bob has been working outside today after supper.  He is enjoying the cool sunshine.  The garden is tilled and the grass that has dared to grow is now neatly groomed.  I thought I heard him back in the house.  I was wrong.  He eventually showed up at the back door.  I couldn't tell what he was saying because the dogs were barking at the stranger at the back door.  He asked for my car keys.  "Why?"  Of course he mumbled back because he didn't want me to know what he was using my car for. 

I went down the hall and opened the window.  Yep, the car started, it's in the back yard now and is being backed up to the chicken coop.  Guess it is going for a ride, chickens included!  If anyone saw this they would laugh as this coop goes by.  He got out of the car to be sure it survived the ride.  He knew he was caught.  He unhitched it and drove off!  Wait!  Didn't you forget something?  The coop is in the middle of the yard!  I don't want it there.  Hey, where did you go?......

April Fool's Day

Have you had your fill of April Fool's jokes yet?  We use to set a deadline, no jokes after 12:00 noon.  It got to the point that they didn't know when to give up.  I hated the phone calls about running refrigerators.  Snakes was also another one.  Yes, when I was a kid, so many years ago, I use to do the same.  I loved saying there was a spider near the person.  We almost had an April fool joke early this week.  I saw a spider on Grandma's chair, about the same time as Bob.  He ran over and got it.  If Grandma was in the chair I can picture her screaming and jumping up.  Huh, maybe we should have let her see it!.......