Coyotes!

This is the prize Fred brought home from a recent walk we took up the road. Edwards was on the leash and so was not able to accompany Fred on his little foray into the woods where he obviously found a recent coyote kill. Once Fred found this he headed straight for home intent on finding the one spot of magic ground here at the Bannermans that was not frozen solid. After several trips all around the grounds Fred was looking a little dejected.

About this time Fred decided the only solution to his problem was to take the leg into the house with him. Now, that would be a lovely surprise for the Bannermans when they get home in a few weeks. Such a yummy treat!

Once Fred trudged to the door and I was able to get my hand on the prize it was all over for the springer spaniel. He did take defeat graciously.

Taxes are Done!

Our friends at Turbo Tax have helped us once again to settle up our balance sheet with Uncle Sam. It is such a good feeling to have it done and not at the 11th hour to boot.

BJT and I went to church in North Chittenden this morning. JET went along with us and slept in the car during church. Kind of like a crate on wheels. He was able to visit with people before and after church. Much better than leaving him home in the crate for all that time. He still chews and so is not save to leave unattended outside the crate here at the Icehouse. JET is scheduled for surgery this coming Tuesday. He will be sad when there is no bedtime dog biscuit tomorrow night. (NPO after 2000)

He will have to be on a leash for the next 7-10 days. . .no free running. That will be a punishment for us. . .more for Barry than me but punishment nonetheless!

We had a little snow overnight and so BJT and JET are outside working on paths and porch clearing. I am hoping they walked down for the paper. I am thoroughly enjoying this day off. Still savoring my coffee. Today is ultrasound day in California. . .maybe we will know boy or girl. . .maybe a due date will be projected. . .

We have been so busy in the ER that I pretty much come home and crash. Edwards is not a fan of the laptop or my attention that it requires. . .he usually drops a toy on the keyboard or a 10 pound foot which is not good for my connection with the wide wide world!

He received some new gifts from Quincy, my friend Betty's adopted lab. Quincy chose a very colorful plush toy with a wonderful squeaker within, some healthy dog biscuits with cranberries in them, and a doggie lollipop made of rawhide. Edwards polished the lollipop off in about 5 minutes!

We aren't going to talk about work. . .horrendous about sums it up!