tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21612081.post5701683766560493610..comments2023-09-11T23:57:00.520-05:00Comments on Velvet Sacks: Snippets (blog soup)Linda@VShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04499621332375290781noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21612081.post-33752242183984369692007-02-20T22:58:00.000-06:002007-02-20T22:58:00.000-06:00Oh, every day!Oh, every day!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21612081.post-88314135904524476652007-02-20T16:59:00.000-06:002007-02-20T16:59:00.000-06:00Duly Inspired, I'm glad the pups made you smile. ...Duly Inspired, I'm glad the pups made you smile. Thinking about you smiling makes me smile.<BR/><BR/>Keepers, Kadi IS sweet--most of the time. She'd let you pet her as long as you wanted to, and she'd be sweet as long as you were petting her. But if you stopped long enough to pet one of the other dogs, you'd see Kadi's not-very-attractive, sulky side.<BR/><BR/>Janet, do you ever wonder if they think our sole purpose in life is to please them? Because sometimes *I* think that.Linda@VShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04499621332375290781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21612081.post-30040717076817280782007-02-20T09:59:00.000-06:002007-02-20T09:59:00.000-06:00Spot hasn't gotten to the level of faking illness ...Spot hasn't gotten to the level of faking illness in order to get a treat, but he does a pretty darn good imitation of a starving waif, like Dondi, all big sorrowful eyes and drool. He uses the chin-on-lap thing as a coup de grace. If he's laying down at the time, he will thump his front paw on the floor and if I ignore him he'll keep hitting the floor and then start to bark, <I>demanding</I> a treat. I'm surprised he hasn't learned to open the treats cabinet and help himself. Maybe it's more fun to make me do it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21612081.post-8590377311185733462007-02-19T20:21:00.000-06:002007-02-19T20:21:00.000-06:00your dogs look so darned sweet! and your living r...your dogs look so darned sweet! and your living room is beautiful imo.<BR/><BR/>Kadi just looks awesome to us, i bet she would let us pet her all night long<BR/><BR/>hugs to you and them!<BR/><BR/>keeperskeepershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03376579378712022739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21612081.post-51341356404019026232007-02-19T12:10:00.000-06:002007-02-19T12:10:00.000-06:00It always gives me a smile when you tell stories a...It always gives me a smile when you tell stories about your dogs, or when you post photos of them.<BR/><BR/>Nice clean house too -- well done.Duly Inspiredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14667265361131163774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21612081.post-60104163502898822472007-02-19T03:07:00.000-06:002007-02-19T03:07:00.000-06:00today was a day for deep cleaning. I did 6 loads o...today was a day for deep cleaning. I did 6 loads of laundry. That's not the productive part of my day, the productive part was putting it all up. Tomorrow is dusting and sweeper day. If someone asked me what colour my dresser is I'd have to say, it's brown dusty colour. What colour is your night stand? Well, it's also a brown dusty colour. They're a set. If there was anymore dust in this house I could call this my own desert. <BR/><BR/>I've all but given up on the furbabies hair everywhere. I try not to let it build up but I'm not quite managing that. Sometimes my brown rug looks black..well, I'm not that bad.<BR/><BR/>Your home is beautiful.<BR/>AustinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21612081.post-15346170226844670742007-02-18T08:18:00.000-06:002007-02-18T08:18:00.000-06:00Kat, I didn't cry for Meridith (she HAS to come ba...Kat, I didn't cry for Meridith (she HAS to come back) but for McDreamy and all of the others. On a happy note, it was good to see Denny again.<BR/><BR/>3rd Sister, I took your advice and let the dust settle for one more day. I finally found a good book about using Adobe Photoshop Elements, so I spent half the day learning how to organize my digital photos. Can't wait to get to the part that shows me how to use the editing tools to touch up scratches, etc., in the old photos I've scanned.<BR/><BR/>Janet, Kadi could probably give Spot begging lessons. She came up to me the other day, put her knees and chin on my knee and looked up at me with the saddest eyes I've ever seen. She was shivering almost violently, which really worried me. I put my arms around her and said, "Kadi, what's the matter, Sweetheart, are you okay?" Still she shivered. I said, "Kadi, what's wrong? Tell me what you need." The shivering stopped immediately, she ran and stood with her tail wagging in front of the cabinet where we keep the treats. One rawhide chew later, she was completely cured.<BR/><BR/>Cindi, you're right about the furbabies; they're such good company.<BR/><BR/>As for my living room, I was going for a woodsy feeling with the moss green and rusty browns, and it was challenging to try to keep it from being too masculine. The best part was that once I figured out what kind of furniture I wanted, I waited and watched for sales. Eventually, I got every single piece of furniture in my living room, dining room and bedroom at huge discounts. Patience is not a virtue with which I'm well acquainted, but it paid off this time.Linda@VShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04499621332375290781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21612081.post-22978417865787339462007-02-18T03:30:00.000-06:002007-02-18T03:30:00.000-06:00Awww Lucy and Kadi are so sweet! I also had to smi...Awww Lucy and Kadi are so sweet! I also had to smile at the way Kadi's paws are crossed. Life would seem so empty without our furry friends.<BR/><BR/>I love your living room furniture.<BR/>Your room is very pretty.Cindihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10144735115800668574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21612081.post-65848425820838071612007-02-17T22:09:00.000-06:002007-02-17T22:09:00.000-06:00I'm sure they'll resuscitate Meredith, she's the s...I'm sure they'll resuscitate Meredith, she's the star, her name comes up first in the credits.<BR/><BR/>I can feel Spot's ribs, but there's a layer of "padding" there. He gets about a half hour of good exercise every day and sometimes is stiff but he's fine the next morning. He is overweight, I know, but I have a hard time saying No when he begs.<BR/><BR/>Spot likes his Fuzzy ball indoors and is still working on a pair of slippers he ruined as a puppy that I keep around, he grabs one and starts chewing on it when he's frustrated. He knows he's allowed to chew those and not my other shoes-it took a long time for him to learn that, though. He has a plastic box full of toys that he doesn't play with.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21612081.post-31014578756941259172007-02-17T19:28:00.000-06:002007-02-17T19:28:00.000-06:003rd Sister says get a good book and let the dust s...3rd Sister says get a good book and let the dust settle. I am glad you have your dogs to keep you company. Your own little family with you and your friends. <BR/><BR/>Being at work by oneself, could have its benefits. I think I might like it, but doubt I would get anything done!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21612081.post-14694202181669258292007-02-17T19:01:00.000-06:002007-02-17T19:01:00.000-06:00I can't believe they killed Meredith. There had b...I can't believe they killed Meredith. There had better be a twist, Princess and I cried like she was our sister.Kat Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04507608245051822561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21612081.post-35296209481085593912007-02-17T12:17:00.000-06:002007-02-17T12:17:00.000-06:004th Sister, the photo of the dogs was taken just a...4th Sister, the photo of the dogs was taken just a couple of days ago. That dust you see on the black book is all over everything right now. It's almost noon, and here I am at the computer, but I still have time to dust and vacuum before the day's over.<BR/><BR/>Jackie, I'm sure that motorhome does feel confining after a while, but I still envy your opportunity to travel and explore and sleep in your own bed every night.<BR/><BR/>Janet, can you feel Spot's ribs? I keep reading and seeing on TV that you should be able to feel a dog's ribs but not see them. If you can see them, the dog is too thin; if you can't feel them, the dog is too fat. I can feel Kadi's ribs--but I have to press painfully hard to feel my own.<BR/><BR/>As for dog toys, Butch and Kadi aren't all that interested in them anymore. It's Winston and Lucy who scatter toys all over the house during the day, so Kim usually picks them all up before she goes home. <BR/><BR/>And I like your choice of words: "scarily tidy." That's exactly how I felt about it in the beginning. It felt too sterile, and it took me almost two weeks to feel comfortable in it. I couldn't make myself do anything fun that might mess it up. I'm beginning to do messy "projects" again, but I try to quit while I still have enough energy to pick up and put away. It's embarrassing to be proud of one month of cleanliness, but I wish I could attend some kind of meeting and get a one-month chip or something.Linda@VShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04499621332375290781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21612081.post-16140804070877790632007-02-17T09:55:00.000-06:002007-02-17T09:55:00.000-06:00I must have the only weight-obsessed vet in the We...I must have the only weight-obsessed vet in the Western world. <BR/><BR/>I blame the dust on my monitor screen. Your living room looks almost scarily tidy. Throw a few dog toys on the floor before you take another picture-you're making the rest of us look bad!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21612081.post-60095918870348352742007-02-17T08:02:00.000-06:002007-02-17T08:02:00.000-06:00Velvet, after being in this motorhome for 4 months...Velvet, after being in this motorhome for 4 months now, the picture of your living room is just SO inviting! Room - there's lots of room! I want to just wander in all that space - and then cuddle on the couch with the dogs while I read! ENJOY your LONG weed-end!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21612081.post-54585094305334643062007-02-17T07:25:00.000-06:002007-02-17T07:25:00.000-06:00Oh, but I should have added your living room does ...Oh, but I should have added your living room does look Marvelous!Sister--Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10376197705851886291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21612081.post-74326970724017107612007-02-17T07:22:00.000-06:002007-02-17T07:22:00.000-06:00But Velvet when I enlarge the last photo I can see...But Velvet when I enlarge the last photo I can see dust all over the black book, Blessings.Sister--Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10376197705851886291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21612081.post-44681089232272997642007-02-16T23:21:00.000-06:002007-02-16T23:21:00.000-06:00Holly, since you were the second person to think t...Holly, since you were the second person to think this was a BEFORE picture of my house, I've edited that paragraph to clarify that this is an AFTER photo. The standard to which I now aspire. (I still hate housework, though.)<BR/><BR/>It makes me feel all warm and fuzzy to think about how all of us doglovers get mushy over each other's dogs as well as our own.Linda@VShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04499621332375290781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21612081.post-43776590381045555502007-02-16T23:09:00.000-06:002007-02-16T23:09:00.000-06:00Janet, consider Butch hugged.Let's just say Kadi i...Janet, consider Butch hugged.<BR/><BR/>Let's just say Kadi is at the far upper end of the normal range for an old female Lab. I personally think she's a little porky, but neither the new vet nor the old one has ever mentioned a word about her weight.<BR/><BR/>David Niven? Exactly. You have a good eye.<BR/><BR/>Ummm...the photo of my living room was taken AFTER it had been dusted and vacuumed. That's how it should look after I do it again tomorrow. If you want to know what it looks like now, just think of it exactly like this--only grayer.;-)Linda@VShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04499621332375290781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21612081.post-17538268240866885832007-02-16T23:08:00.000-06:002007-02-16T23:08:00.000-06:00Velvet, How'd you do it??? My house looks worse th...Velvet, How'd you do it??? My house looks worse than your BEFORE pic... I can never get ahead.<BR/><BR/>I just love you stories of Butch. I've been amazed ever since I first read on Kim's site about his eye surgery. He is one awesome pup. <BR/><BR/>Your girly girls are adorable. What sweeties!<BR/><BR/>HollyCreekHiker / HollysFollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14987597104795294851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21612081.post-20527852364546484442007-02-16T23:00:00.000-06:002007-02-16T23:00:00.000-06:00Butch is a wonder dog! Give him a hug from me. Lov...Butch is a wonder dog! Give him a hug from me. <BR/><BR/>Love how Kadi's front paws are crossed! Is she...err...a "big girl"? and does your vet get on your case about it? I have to take Spot for his yearly checkup soon and the vet never fails to make me feel terrible about Spot's weight. "You're killing that dog", is the first thing he says when he comes into the exam room.<BR/><BR/>Lucy's mustache reminded me of someone, and it came to me: David Niven. <BR/><BR/>You must take photographs to prove you dusted and vacuumed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com