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Showing posts with label Metro. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Metro. Show all posts
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Monday, March 02, 2009
Monday, February 02, 2009
Monday, January 26, 2009
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
"But, we aren't cat people!!!"
Monday, we went to the local hardware/building supply store to get two sheets of plywood. Metro went with us. As we were paying for the plywood, the Store Mouser came to us to investigate us and Metro.
He rubbed up against Sarah on the leg, played with Metro on a stack of hardwood flooring and then followed us all around the store as we remembered we needed an air filter.
Kitty Fever had been transmitted and soon we had a full blown case.
Today at lunchtime, I headed to Wal*Mart for wild bird seed and toothbrushes (strange combo, I know). As I drove back to work, my path takes me pass the Humane Shelter. I turn in the drive and ask to see the kittens.
When I get back to work, I called home and told Sarah what I had done. "I was gonna ask you to go by there, if you had time!"
With the encouragement of a co-worker (Thanks, Amy), I called the Shelter and asked if they would extend their afternoon a few mintues beyond the normal 5 o'clock closing. "Sure, not a problem."
She meowed from the carry box the entire way home. I place her in my old backpack so I could trick/surprise Sarah. But the kitten was having no part of that. Again she screamed "MEOW" - announcing her presence!!!
Sarah started crying!
So let us introduce - Millie!
He rubbed up against Sarah on the leg, played with Metro on a stack of hardwood flooring and then followed us all around the store as we remembered we needed an air filter.
Kitty Fever had been transmitted and soon we had a full blown case.
Today at lunchtime, I headed to Wal*Mart for wild bird seed and toothbrushes (strange combo, I know). As I drove back to work, my path takes me pass the Humane Shelter. I turn in the drive and ask to see the kittens.
When I get back to work, I called home and told Sarah what I had done. "I was gonna ask you to go by there, if you had time!"
With the encouragement of a co-worker (Thanks, Amy), I called the Shelter and asked if they would extend their afternoon a few mintues beyond the normal 5 o'clock closing. "Sure, not a problem."
She meowed from the carry box the entire way home. I place her in my old backpack so I could trick/surprise Sarah. But the kitten was having no part of that. Again she screamed "MEOW" - announcing her presence!!!
Sarah started crying!
So let us introduce - Millie!
Metro isn't too sure 'bout this!
Metro really isn't sure 'bout this!!!
Oh, nom, nom, nom!
Laser pointer fun!
Millie Facts:
She was born at the shelter on the day the pack of dogs killed our chickens (October 13)
She has never touch the ground
Her mother was being adopted at the same time I was there to do the paper work for Millie
I've got one question: Why does it cost more for a cat to pee and poop than it does to eat?
Monday, January 19, 2009
Metro Monday
It is finally cold enough in South Georgia to make a fire in the fireplace. We have wood that is well seasoned, since we didn't have a fire at all last winter.
Metro seemed to enjoy the warmth more than we did. He "begged" for us to join him in front of the fireplace Friday and Saturday evening.
Monday, January 12, 2009
Monday, November 24, 2008
Metro Monday
Metro has a couple of sweaters and jackets for cold weather wear. He recently acquired a new military style jacket that a Daschund had outgrown it. Saturday's weather was chilly and the afternoon sunshine made for a glow that accented Metro's hair perfectly.
And Saturday night, Sarah put on his "pajamas". Again, so he could be warm.
And Saturday night, Sarah put on his "pajamas". Again, so he could be warm.
Monday, October 06, 2008
Metro Monday
Wishing for a fish!
Metro loves being at the dock. As we were sitting on the benches and talking with family and friend, Metro was staring at the water. And if we have rod and reel, he will hang his toenails over the edge of the cypress boards, anxiously waiting for a brim to wiggle out of the water.
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Happy Birthday, Metro
Eight years ago today, a little boy was born. A very little boy. He was one of three born to his mother that day. He remained unnamed for 11 weeks. That was when we were introduced to him. He melted our hearts and changed our lives. We adopted him and he joined our family.
Today, he still still a small boy - just over five pounds.
Today, he still still a small boy - just over five pounds.
Metro with a Catfish larger than he is!
Monday, September 15, 2008
Metro Monday
The calendar may say it is only a week until autumn, but the temperatures in south Georgia won't reflect the season until much later in the year. This weekend I felt well enough to work on the Cabin at the Pond. We are "closing in" - literally!
It was hot (mid 90's) and sunny on Friday afternoon and Saturday. We prepared ourselves with extra fluids. We had been just pouring Metro's water into a stray plate or tray. But we wanted him to have a go to place for his water at the Cabin. As I was grabbing water, fruit juice, Dr. Pepper and Coke Zero, I placed a small metal container in the bag.
Metro enjoying his cool drink of water.
It was hot (mid 90's) and sunny on Friday afternoon and Saturday. We prepared ourselves with extra fluids. We had been just pouring Metro's water into a stray plate or tray. But we wanted him to have a go to place for his water at the Cabin. As I was grabbing water, fruit juice, Dr. Pepper and Coke Zero, I placed a small metal container in the bag.
Metro enjoying his cool drink of water. Sunday, September 14, 2008
Porch Puppy
Just because...
Because he was too cute... just sitting there as we gathered the tools and put away fishing rods. He knows by our actions that it is time to head back to the house. Metro is so in tuned to our routines. He know when I grab my keys and put on my shoes that we are going outside for a while. He know when I pick up my backpack, I'm going to work. He will wait at the back door for me in the afternoon. Sarah says Metro will camp out about 30 minutes before I arrive.
We are amazed by Metro and the ways he patterns his ways with ours.
Metro let's us know when to open the door for him. If his food bowl is empty (he free feeds), then he will stand by the kitchen and bark. If we are not in bed by 11:30, he will whine and moan - telling us it is beyond our bedtime.
Because he was too cute... just sitting there as we gathered the tools and put away fishing rods. He knows by our actions that it is time to head back to the house. Metro is so in tuned to our routines. He know when I grab my keys and put on my shoes that we are going outside for a while. He know when I pick up my backpack, I'm going to work. He will wait at the back door for me in the afternoon. Sarah says Metro will camp out about 30 minutes before I arrive.
We are amazed by Metro and the ways he patterns his ways with ours.
Metro let's us know when to open the door for him. If his food bowl is empty (he free feeds), then he will stand by the kitchen and bark. If we are not in bed by 11:30, he will whine and moan - telling us it is beyond our bedtime.
It is often said, "We do not train our dogs, but they train us."
Monday, September 01, 2008
Metro Monday
Let us introduce - Mona!!!
Brooke and Kyle has blessed us with a Grand-puppy. She is a Dachshund and is as sweet as can be!
Metro, on the other hand, isn't so sure!
Monday, July 21, 2008
Metro Monday
Time for another bag!!!
The photo above is the new bag of Metro's food taken on March 2nd. Today he is down to the last couple of quarts from that bag. That will be enough to feed him until the end of this week. So what I had predicted would last him 15 weeks - actually took him nearly 20 weeks to consume.
"Mor fud, plez! kthnkzbai!"
Monday, July 14, 2008
Metro Monday, Part II
WE NEED SOME MORE RAIN...
While we have been getting rain (enough to make the grass grow and so we don't need to water the garden). But the Beaver Pond is drier than we have seen it in a couple of years.
While we have been getting rain (enough to make the grass grow and so we don't need to water the garden). But the Beaver Pond is drier than we have seen it in a couple of years.
During wetter times, the water would be well over Metro's head... Below are link to other post with photos showing the same stump.
Metro Monday
Metro would walk over to the recliner, put his front paws on the foot rest and then simply flop down on the rug in disgust. He wasn't going to attempt jumping into the seat if it was going to hurt his little knees. So like the steps at our bed, the solution for him getting into one of his favorite spots for a nap, I built a simple stool to give him a boost.
Problem solved!
Monday, July 07, 2008
Metro Monday
Yummmm... Cantaloupe!
A six pack of cantaloupe plants were transplanted back in the spring. We pampered and watered. We hoed and weeded. Sarah kept turning the small melons as they grew so they wouldn't rot on the bottom.
After church this evening, we were walking Metro and strode toward the garden.
"You think it's ready?"
"Go ahead and pluck it."
Sarah has already peeled and sliced the cantaloupe and it is cooling in the fridge!
A six pack of cantaloupe plants were transplanted back in the spring. We pampered and watered. We hoed and weeded. Sarah kept turning the small melons as they grew so they wouldn't rot on the bottom.
After church this evening, we were walking Metro and strode toward the garden.
"You think it's ready?"
"Go ahead and pluck it."
Sarah has already peeled and sliced the cantaloupe and it is cooling in the fridge!
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Metro Monday/Thursday
Not the way I wanted to spend a week's vacation. But I've done something that has been needing to happen for some time now.
Sunday Night after the first night of Vacation Bible School, I had another gall bladder attack. They will normally last about 2 to 3 hours and then it is done with. Until I eat another heavy/rich meal. We had breakfast for our VBS supper.
Biscuits
Ham
Bacon
Sausage
Saw Mill Gravy
Cheese Grits
Eggs
It hit me hard about 10:00 Sunday night. At 3:00 I was a the hospital E.R. - just after 5:00 I was back home with shot for the pain and orders to see my family doctor.
By 10:30 I was on my way to be admitted to the hospital. Ultrasound, x-rays and bloodwork.
On Tuesday, the surgeon scheduled the removal of my gall bladder.
Wednesday at 3 p.m., I was wheeled to the O.R.
Sunday Night after the first night of Vacation Bible School, I had another gall bladder attack. They will normally last about 2 to 3 hours and then it is done with. Until I eat another heavy/rich meal. We had breakfast for our VBS supper.
Biscuits
Ham
Bacon
Sausage
Saw Mill Gravy
Cheese Grits
Eggs
It hit me hard about 10:00 Sunday night. At 3:00 I was a the hospital E.R. - just after 5:00 I was back home with shot for the pain and orders to see my family doctor.
By 10:30 I was on my way to be admitted to the hospital. Ultrasound, x-rays and bloodwork.
On Tuesday, the surgeon scheduled the removal of my gall bladder.
Wednesday at 3 p.m., I was wheeled to the O.R.
Monday night, Metro came to see me!
Monday, June 23, 2008
Metro Monday
For the first time, Metro has been having a bit of trouble jumping onto the slipper bench and then onto the bed.
Saturday afternoon, Sarah and I worked on a set of steps for Metro. We cover the cypress boards with red fuzzy plush fur.
Saturday afternoon, Sarah and I worked on a set of steps for Metro. We cover the cypress boards with red fuzzy plush fur.
He now can easily and safely make it from the floor to the bed!
Monday, June 16, 2008
Metro Monday
Terapin Relocation Program - Round Two
We were fishing on Saturday and Sarah caught NOT A CATFISH!
So again, Metro and I took a Terapin to the Beaver Pond.
We were fishing on Saturday and Sarah caught NOT A CATFISH!
So again, Metro and I took a Terapin to the Beaver Pond.
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