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Magic Collar

Wanna see my new magic collar?

Mommy made it for me.  It repels ticks and mosquitoes. I only wear it when I go outside.

 
It smells like Citronella and Lemongrass extract.

Mommy used Comfy Cotton and knit an I-Cord 16 inches long with size 5 needles,  then tied a square knot. On Sundays, she refreshes the collar with 3 drops of each extract.  She keeps it in a plastic baggie when I don't need it.

It works and Daddy says it's much better than picking ticks!

P.S. Mommy says, if you can find Citronella Mist, soak the collar in the liquid for 20 minutes, then wring out the excess and pour the rest of it back in the bottle. Let the collar dry completely on wax paper, away from pets and kids. Store it in a plastic bag when not in use, away from pets and kids. Repeat the process as needed. Or you can just spray your hands lightly and rub it on your puppy before you go outside.  

P.P.S. Ellie says, don't let your puppy eat the collar. It could give them a bad tummy ache or worse.

Woosh!

This week went by so very fast that I shall recap in bullet fashion....

* Stonewall Jackson and I quietly celebrated our 20th wedding anniversary. I am amazed - that's a whole lot of crazy shared between two people. I want 20 more. Yeah! I like him that much! 

* By a strange course of events I managed to purchase a Nook for my Mother which included a fancy red leather case for 50 dollars!!!! Her signature color is red too. I gave it to her for her birthday. God is very good indeed.

* Ellie got a micro chip on Tuesday and her yellow id tag is huge.

* On Wednesday Ellie got into something on her 3 o'clock walk and her poor little face swelled terribly. Off to the vet we went. $75 bucks and one allergy shot later the swelling began to reduce. The doc thinks she might have been stung by a bee. There's no surprise since she chases them. Silly puppy.

* Ellie has gained almost a pound since her arrival making her a heavy weight at 6 lbs. even.  Her coat is shiny and she shed her puppy coat which has been replaced silky black wavy hair.  

* I finally finished my Plain Jane commission knit. Worked in Comfy Fingering. Love that stuff.

 

* Do you Lendle? My handle there is Knit Lounge. Feel free to friend me.

* J.K. Rowling announced that Harry Potter is coming to e-books! I can't wait. Though I'm sure it's going to cost a fortune to purchase the entire set. It's a good thing I have a job.

* I started a new sweater for my winter collection. Comfy Sport in Black. Lots of cables. Pictures to come.

* Somehow or another 20 lbs. of excess weight has attached itself to my petite frame. Scandalous. I have eaten every bit of junk food in the house and vowed not to buy anymore. I'm renewing my walking and bike riding again. Wish me luck, strength and determination. Mostly determination.

* I got a lovely bonus from my first and favorite Fetch and Carry Client and the money went straight to Knit Picks. Stonewall says money just does touch and goes in our bank account! I say that I am being a good citizen by keeping the money in circulation! After all it is good for the economy. I did my part, did you?

Highlights

I survived graduation. The weather was so muggy and hot that it kept my mind distracted from the realization that my baby has grown up though I did tear up during the National Anthem.

My camera decided that today of all days that is was not going to cooperate and this is the only picture I have.

 

Cest la vie! I have the memories in my heart.

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In honor of raising a teen boy who has never been arrested by the police or gotten himself into assorted amounts of horrid trouble, for which I'm truly thankful,  my brother in law Harley Man gifted to us a bottle of Jam Jar wine to celebrate!

Typically, I do not appreciate sweet wines but this one is a winner! It is not overly sweet and has a pleasant tartness to it as well. The balance between the two is spectacular. I see a few more bottles in my future. 

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To keep my mind off of all the graduation drama this past week, I immersed myself in the book Bubba and the Deadwoman by C.L. Bevill.

It is a wildy humorous, fast paced read that was free in Kindle format. Totally worth 5 stars.

Bubba is my hero! 

Then I splurged and paid $1.99 for Bubba and the 12 Deadly Days of Christmas. I'm saving that for a rainy day.  

I hope she has more Bubba tales in the works. 

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Hi blog peeps, this is Ellie. Mommy said I could say hi.

 

Since I came here Mommy has kept me very busy. The very first day she put newspapers all over the floor. Did you know that tearing them into a million bits is really fun? This makes Mommy laugh.

She also got me a posh basket so I can ride in the car with her. Every day she takes me out so I can go for a ride. I like "go for a ride" but sometimes I don't want to stay in the basket. She say that is the only way I can ride in her truck and I have to "Stay" no matter what.   

Mommy put a funny red thing around my neck with a tag that jingles when I eat. She said it helps her find me so I don't get into trouble. I don't know what that is but Mommy clearly does not like trouble.

 

I learned how to walk with this red thing on my neck and Mommy says I'm doing very good when I go outside. I like walks. There are so many things to find like discarded wine corks and moldy pizza. I especially like Bees. Mommy said Bees can sting my nose and it would hurt. I like to chase them anyway.

On Thursday I went to this place called the Vet and this funny man made me open my mouth to see all of my teeth. I don't know why he wanted to do that and I did not like it. He said I was healthy and weighed 5.06 lbs. That made Mommy happy.

I'm told that I need to be socialized so Mommy took me downtown for lunch with her friends. It was boring and I slept underneath the table. 

One day she took me to her friend Patricia's house and I met Gray the 20 lb Tom cat. He was so big and he kept swishing his tail at me. I wanted to play with the tail but Gray hissed at me every time I got too close.

Techboy gave me a really cool toy and he puts this stuff in it Peanut Butter that tastes really good. I like it when it bounces.

When I'm extra good Mommy gives me Ice Cookies (Ice Cubes)  and they are really fun. They slide all over the tile floor.

I'm getting really sleepy now and Mommy say's its time for a nap. I like naps.

 

Ellie

We rescued Ellie from a bad situation but she had my heart at hello. Meet our newest family member. 

 

She is a Chihuahua Daushound mix. I love her.  She has a sweet and bubbly personality.

At the ripe old age of 10 weeks she has quickly mananged to wrap Stonewall and Tech Boy around her little paws. They spoil her to no end. 

 

She is a playful little thing who brightens my days and at 4 lbs. she is small enough that I can take her with me when I go out and about. I even bought her a basket so she can ride safely in the car with me. 

Since she arrived two days ago I have not knit a single stitch. Instead I've been teaching her proper doggie edicate. She learns fairly quick but as with all infants repitition is crucial.

We are struggling with house breaking her. Ellie is a stealth bomber when it comes to unrinating in the house. We have yet to catch her. And she seems to do it after we have taken her for long walks.

This makes me crazy but you can't be annoyed for very long when this face is looking back at you!