Well, it's been quite a week around here.
We have had lots of snow, some sleet, and even a day of fog. The temps were in yo-yo mode too...last night it was in the single fahrenheit digits, the later it was just above freezing...and we got more snow.
The birds have been gorging themselves ob the various kinds of food we offer them, Us pups think petcretary is nuts when she bangs on the windows and waves hr arms around to shoo away the starlings, who hog all he feeders and empty them in a blink.Those big rascally birds also intimidate the smaller songbirds and even the woodpeckers. They leave for a while in the late summer, but they sure have arrived early this year. Friday in bitter cold, she saw a wren, and a redbreasted nuthatch, they are not seen here too often...they must have come out of the woods to find food.
Last weekend when petcretary came home from her work, the water softener decided to go on the fritz and it flooded our cellar. She was able to shut it off, and the 'fixit' man came on Wednesday, and got it shipshape again...us pups were not happy with the intrusion of our terrier-tory, BOL!
Pawppy tried to get himself a plate out of the cupboard...and oops, all the pyrex pudding cups careened to the floor and shattered into a million bits and shards of glass. Yikes. We pups had to be corralled and taken away from the danger zone, we were not even allowed to snoopervise the cleanup operation. Just today, petcretary picked up two more bits...
Monday, petcretary went outside to put salt and sand on the slippery walkway...when before she even could realize what happened, she slipped and came down hard. OUCH! Sheesh, while trying to keep pawppy safe, from falls, she did it herself.
So off to the ER she went...and yes indeed, she broke her wrist. Now there is this big splint/cast on her left arm...and will be for at least 6 weeks or so. Which means she can't work...
And then of course we got a big dump of snow...well Pawppy can't use the shovel very well, and 'she' certainly can't with only one arm to use...so pawppy got out the huge snow thrower...but it would not start...at all..
On account of the bad weather they had to reschedule their dinner out for Valentin's Day...hopefully the next reservation will work out.
Saturday, us pups started barking like madmen...and petcretary looked out the window to see why, and lo and behold, someone was plowing out our driveway! Oh Thank You!
It was a neighbor from a few doors down, and he also got the snowthrower to work, and cleaned up all the walkways, too! Wow, What a blessing to have nice/good neighbors! But...we are expecting more snow overnight through till late in the day, we want this snow machine to quit!! Hopefully it won't be too bad...
Anyways, here are some pics from our Valentine's Day photo session, taken before petcretary fell...
Good grief what a hectic week. I hope the wrist heals well without problems. Years ago I fractured my left wrist and was mostly left handed. Luckily I could write with my right hand too but couldn't do anything with my left hand. I think the plaster was on for 10-12 weeks as it was not straight forward. When it came off I had physiotherapy but could never write properly left handed ever since, so now I am right handed for writing and computer use. Left handed for everything else.
ReplyDeleteThat was a very kind neighbour to clear your driveway and fix the snowblower. It is good to have neighbours like that.
Your Valentine's photos are adorable!
The Valentine photos are indeed adorable. I love them. Your boys are my fave s in the canine world. I know I say that too many times. Love seeing them. I broke my right wrist and it was horrible having to do everything with my left hand. I also used one finger to tweet and blog for Admiral. Had to have someone come and shampoo my hair and straighten the house for me. Learning how to put on "feminine undergarments on top" was really a chore! Cooking..ehhhh! When they put the over the elbow cast on, they explained why it had to be that way. I was unhappy about it but at least I found out why. God Bless you.
ReplyDeleteYour Valentine selfies are adorable! Poor petcretary! I hope her wrist heals soon. The Lady fell right before Christmas and broke her arm! But it didn't require a cast or surgery...just exercises. Stay safe with all this snow. We're getting about 6 inches today!
ReplyDeleteWe love all your Valentine's Day selfies.
ReplyDeletePoor petcretary! We hope her wrist heals soon. It seems like you've had a furry, furry bad week! How lucky you are to have such good neighbours!
Love your Valentine's Day photos, Dalton and Benji but boy, your poor petcretary. What a horrible time she's had. We send her lots of healing vibes and SpanielZen♥
ReplyDeleteYou two are so cute in your Valentine's day outfits. How lucky you all are to have such nice neighbors. Our paws are crossed that Petcretary's wrist heals quickly, but until then enjoy your extra time with her at home.
ReplyDeleteOH NOES!
ReplyDeleteWhat a string of craziness.
Hopefully, that's the end of it, and things will be less troublesome from now on.
You doggos look incredibly cute in your Valentine's gear.
Adorable Valentine selfies. I am sorry petcretary broke her wrist. I hope she heals quickly. Good neighbors are hard to find and truly are a blessing. XO
ReplyDeleteOh Dear! Your poor Mom! That's awful. We wish her a speedy recover.
ReplyDeleteGreat Valentine's pics, guys!
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ReplyDeleteOMC what a week, guys and how terrible that your mommy hurt her wrist so badly that it broke. Hope it heals up soon🙏will sure send some Healing Pawkisses for her. You two are most awwdorable , sweet doggies. You made us smile big...see :) Double Pawkisses for a Happy and Better Week ahead to all of you🐾😽💞
ReplyDeleteSuch adorable selfies, despite a week that should not be relived. So sorry about your mum's wrist, your dad's crash and the millions of broken glass. Hope this next week is lightyear's better. Sending all who need it pawsitive healing thoughts.
ReplyDeleteGood neighbours are a real blessing, especially with snow and more snow an blizzards. Stay safe all of you.
ReplyDeleteWe are so sorry about Petcretary's wrist and hope it heals well for her. Our Mom has broken her left wrist and her right arm so she understands all the challenges a broken limb can bring. Hope all goes well.
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You both look SO adorable, but what a week you've had!
ReplyDeleteGosh you guys look GLORIOUS! Nutmeg is smitten and wants to know why she does NOT have more beautiful clothes! She got a gorgeous pink fair-isle sweater from the boy that walked her twice a day while Alex was working out of the country and she adores it! She pulls it out of the basket and brings it to Mom to put it on her. Mom says she is the first pup since Kokanee (the furst hairy slobbery sisfur) who likes to dress up. Mom says there will be more clothes in her future. Our Mom feels for your Mom. Being injured is NOT fun (especially in winter). Mom had been sitting on the sofa since October and says she has cabin fever. She still needs help (crutches or a walker) to get around, but she is doing way better. We can't wait until she can take Nutmeg for walks! Mom says if there was not so much snow she probably would be walking outside and be doing a whole bunch better, the snow and cold has slowed things down. We send purrayers for your Peep that she heals quickly! Keep being awesome! Marvelous Marv, Kozmo, Jo Jo, Nutmeg and Mom Barb
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