Charlie Pictures

Here is the picture DH saw of Charlie online that the shelter posted.  It made him fall in love with her sweet goofy face.  The 2nd picture is her laying on the bed with me (she sleeps in her bed on the floor all night), but she really does like to cuddle, which is pretty much all we require of our pets. 

Although the Chuhuahuas are great alarm systems.  The bigger pup rarely barks, which is weird for us.  After having yappy dogs, this quiet one is very different.  Third picture is all 3 dogs.

Today I am going home early from work to walk the pup and get her good and tired, because we are going to a concert tonight.  We have had these tickets for at least 6 months though, so we are going to make it.  DH needs a fun night. 

I almost would rather not go, even though one of bands I have never seen and they are legendary - Deep Purple.  Although we will miss seeing them with Jon Lord (organ) and Ritchie Blackmore (guitar), I feel fortunate indeed to see Ian Pace, Ian Gillan and Roger Glover.  Ian Pace is truly a force on the drums, Glover is bass and Ian Gillan is vocals.  Gillan is one of the first to bring the dramatic, operatic type of singing that compliments metal and was Ronnie James Dio worthy - replacing him in Black Sabbath for a time.

I really can't wait!

Love

Love is what we are born with.  Fear is what we learn.  The spiritual journey is the unlearning of fear and prejudices and the acceptance of love back in our hearts.  Love is the essential reality and our purpose on earth.
   -Marianne Williamson

We drove back back to the city this afternoon.  The last trip to city while working.  Ladt time we have to listen to our NFL coverage on car radio!

But it's all good.  DH rode in back seat with Charlie and her large bed.  She was pretty relaxed.  She is still fearful of car rides, probably because previously it has meant rides to shelter and vet. 

She also learned how to walk upstairs today.   I took her on 3 walks today, she is doing well on leash.   She is tired tonight.

Talk to you all again Monday

Charlie Update

I called yesterday to the shelter near our retirement home to check on our new rescue dog we are adopting - Charlie.  She got all her shots and was spayed Tuesday.  The woman I spoke with said she is doing very well.  It is like nothing at all happened to her.  Pups bounce back quick.  DH cannot wait to meet her and I cannot wait to see her and give her love. 

I found a pet sitter through Rover app that will take her all day during the days we have to work these last 2 weeks.  So, that is quite a relief.  DH and I are going to stop back by and meet him, introduce Charlie to him Sunday.  Then Monday on my way to work, I will take Charlie there and pick her up on my way back home.

I am now coughing, have low back pain.  My head is very congested, but I am still free of sinus infection.  DH is worse.  DH has also had some dental procedures on top of this.  Poor DH.  DH has had 3 colds in less than 3 months here, I have had 2.  I have not been sick in the past 4 years before this stay - DH even longer.

If it were not for picking up our new doggy, we prob would stay in the city this weekend.  Oh well, that is the way it is.  DH bringing back our large SUV anyway to clean out his office and our hotel room.  I assured him I could get all the stuff in hotel in our car/truck (didn't need SUV) but he thought otherwise.  I am moving most of our our cooking tools/ingredients this weekend.  Last weekend I moved my smoothie blender and ingredients.  I am taking 2 lamps, rug and some clothes to goodwill.  And I am giving most of our Tupperware and 2 giant throw pillows to my co worker friend.  Must of our toiletries we have used up, so will throw out bunch of barely left sfuff.  I will do this on Friday 9/28 while DH has his going away lunch at work.

I put in my 2 week notice yesterday.  I asked the support manager in charge of my unit please no speech, no donuts.  I would be uncomfortable.  He said he really wanted to something since I had been here so long, 8 years.  I laughed and corrected him.  No, I have been here almost 11 years!  He acquiesced about the recognition. 

I am going to lunch next Friday with a couple co workers.  And Thurs the 27th, we are having a happy hour for about 15-20 of us that I actually know.  Then, next morning, I can clear room out while DH finishes up.  Today I am calling my actual boss, I emailed her yesterday.  She is in Chicago.  I am going to ask again, whether any opportunity for working from home.  Prob not but I will at least ask again. 

Can't believe we are this close!

Charlie

So this happened Saturday.  We have been looking a few weeks at pictures of possible 3rd dog to adopt.  DH found this one very close to our home.  Asked me to go see her while I was there for girls' weekend.  I really liked her.  Very sweet.  So, we signed the papers.

She will be spayed this week and we get her Friday.  Guess we will just make it work for 2 weeks either with her in our hotel room, or have her board for 2 weeks.  Guess boarding her 2 weeks is not the end of the world.  Not much diff than being in the shelter.  It is not ideal, but as soon as we get her home, we will spoil her rotten. 

She won the doggy lottery.  Her name is Charlie.  For our trip to NYC, we have secured a house sitter coming for the Wed through Sunday.

Have a great Monday.  I need more coffee.  I have splitting headache from ragweed, but at least it is cooling outside now.  I love that.