Happy Easter!

Today we are sharing our Easter torture pictures. You will note Cousin Emma escaped this torture because she was not playing nicely with others and needed some alone time. (If the rest of us had know that was an option, things may be different!). We share these today because tomorrow is a very special day, so please pop by.

Here we are:

The first victim willing participant is Grandma and the Big Guy's dog Tendra. She got to be a duck, because Grandma has a duck bathroom. 

Next pup who hates her life is so thrilled for the opportunity is Hailey Bug. 

Last, but not least is Handsome Phod!

For those who celebrate, Happy Easter! For those who celebrate, Happy Passover. For those who don't celebrate anything, happy weekend! 

FFF - A Poem by Lee

It is Final Fiction Friday hosted by the lovely Yamini. Make sure to pop by her blog for the rules.

This month's entry is taken from a book randomly selected from my bookcase. Timothy Findley's Dust to Dust.

Phrases on the lines:
blue beyond the trees
no quite all the way to spring
all morning and all afternoon

They seem very appropriate for the weather we are having here in early spring!

Here is Lee's poem using words from the book.

On the deck I do stand,
surveying all my wonderful land.
In the tree what do I spy?
A cheeky, squeaky little guy,
who sits out there all morning and afternoon,
if I am lucky he will be my lunch soon.
But the railing blocks my way,
he is safe for another day!
Watch out Red John here I come,
There will be nothing left, not even a crumb!

Can you spot Red John the Squirrel?

Taking Good Care of The Man

Dear Blogville,

My Man came home the other day smelling very funny. He smelt a bit like the Vet. I felt bad for him. The Lady smelt like the vet too, but she seemed fine. My Man did not seem so fine. I was very worried about him. I have made it my job to guard him. I guard him in bed. One of the best ways to guard him is to cuddle him. I am sure my cuddles are helping him feel better. 

Sorry we haven't been around this week, but we have been busying helping the Man feel better. 

Zaphod aka Suck-a-bear

Wordless Wednesday - Hailey

Thank You and an Update

The Man October 2017

Thank you all for all your POTP. The Man's surgery went very well. The surgeon was very happy how it went and the Man was happy because they gave him really good drugs  it was over. He will spend the next few days resting in bed.

In a comment yesterday, someone suggest take out. In another life, one where the Lady could eat gluten and soy and not get really, really sick, and where we lived close to anything (we are so far out there is no take out - it would be about a 45 minute drive to anywhere the would do takeout), that would be an option. Instead we have a list of things Lady is willing and able to cook. She makes really great nachos and grilled cheese. On a good day she can scramble an egg. She makes vegetarian soups and chilis but the Man doesn't like that sort of thing. They are going to be fine. The Lady has stocked the house with things she can cook and her mom will be here on Friday and will likely take pity on her (and sigh because she really did try to raise her better) and keep everyone fed.

As of the writing of this, the Man had given the Lady an A+ for her nursing skills. But she had only driven him home (going through a drive thru of a fave place as he was starving - it was like the Lady's 5th time ever going through - she is a go in person), gotten his drugs (trying to do this when the person at the pharmacy's English was only slightly better than the Lady's French was amusing), and given him drugs. Her goal is to be like grad stats (why art students needed a graduate level statistics course is beyond her), she needs a B- to pass:). We will see if she can keep that up.

Thanks again for you POTP, it is much appreciated!

POTP For The Man Please

Our Man helping us to pose for our fall photoshop, October 2017

Today the Man is having surgery to remove a lipoma (a benign tumour made of fat) from his thigh. We know his surgery will go well, it is the recover that will be a problem. See the Lady will be responsible for this. The Lady is good and talented at many things and has the patience for sick dogs and children, but nursing adults is not in a strength (and that is putting it nicely). So Man needs POTP that he heals quickly and can escape her nursing and her cooking. (Did we mention the Man keeps the peeps fed. Lady can cook enough she can keep herself alive, and what she can cook is not the Man's favourite. The Man is also a wonderful cook so the peeps are use to fancy dining).

If you could please send some POTP his way, we would greatly appreciate it.

The good news is that for the rest of the week the Man will be resting in bed, and the Lady will be working from home so she can try really hard not to smoother the Man do an excellent job nursing. Then on Friday, Lady's parents and their dog Tendra are arriving for Easter. It is going to be a crazy time. The Man recovering, our Big Guy with his limitation from his illness in 2016, Grandma, and 4 dogs. Lady says it is a good thing she will be able to drink! 

We will let you know how it goes tomorrow.

Feline Friday - Another Visit to the Feline Cafe

Spent time last Saturday with a friend at the Feline Cafe. It was super busy and we had to wait to go in and we only got to be int he cat room for our 40 minutes.  The cats were all very sleepy during our visit. Here are a few who are waiting for their forever homes.