Random Friday

Happy Birthday to Miss Susie over at Susie's Space! Susie is one of the nicest people that you will ever meet in Bloggsville and I am proud to call her my friend! Hop on over and wish her a happy birthday on her special day! ( I can't seem to get her link to work but you can go to susie-sspace.blogspot.com) Anyone know why it isn't linking for me? DUH!

We are gearing up for Paws On Parade tomorrow. The weather report is fantastic thankfully, much better then our original date two weeks ago which was pouring rain! Yesterday we stuffed all the tote bags that the participants will get when they register and nailed down some last minute issues such as getting a big coffee pot. We didn't even think of it until then and did some scrambling to find a huge one that is being donated to us for the day by a local rental company. It's amazing how the community has pitched in for the cause and we have well exceeded our proposed goal of $25,000 with donations and registrations! This will help many pets to find forever homes! :o) I will have some pictures to put in my next post.

Came across this picture of Nick the other day. I don't talk about Nick a whole lot as he doesn't do a whole lot other then to lounge around the pasture and look pretty. He is half Thoroughbred and half Welsh pony and is about 14-3 hands tall. He's really not big enough for me to ride and he is a bit too much for the kids to ride so he only gets ridden when my niece is in town visiting. He's a good boy and can jump with the best of them so will be good when T is ready to move up from chubby little Kipper.

Mom continues to recuperate at the rehab center. The blood clots are dissolving hopefully so that she can start her physical therapy. My sister and I have to wear a mask when we are there as we both came down with colds and we don't want to share it with anyone else. We continue to be with her on schedule to keep her company and to see that things are done when they should be. My frustration grows daily at the length of time that it takes the staff to come to her room when needed. Last night it was 40 minutes which I think is inexcusable. I finally went to the nurses station and asked for someone to come down. They tell me that they aren't understaffed but I don't believe it for a moment. It all comes down to the $$$$$. Don't get me wrong, the nurses and aides have been wonderful when they get there, they work very hard and try to take care of things but their workload is just too heavy. Please keep Mom in your prayers, she is very homesick.

I've been doing a little more fall decorating. These are some of the outside things.

I found this little Halloween candy dish at JoAnn Fabrics

This is over the kitchen sink.

This little Beanie Bear I have had since buying Beanies was all the rage. The candlestick is battery operated and it flickers like a real candle.

Pea, look real close and I think you will recognize the little bear sitting on the pumpkin! :o)

This is a blurry picture of my grand cat that comes in to visit occasionally and have a bite to eat. She comes in through the kitty door and makes herself at home. She was here this morning.

We have another birthday gal on Monday. Miss Pea at Pea's Corner is going to be having her birthday and is having a big birthday party including door prizes! Pea is another one of my dearest friends here in Bloggidyville and is one of the sweetest people you can meet! Make sure you go over and wish her a happy birthday and join in on the fun at the party, details on her site tomorrow! Happy birthday Miss Pea!!! xoxox