Turkey & mashed potatoes

Wow. Time flys around here. I have been so busy that I haven't updated y'all on the happenings in a while.

Well the tree rats are under control, the possums have not returned and I am making a dent in the bugs under the street lights.

Yesterday was Thanksgiving. There was a lot of yummy smelling food around here. The best sample I got was stolen. Right off the face of Lila. Yep. When she gets close enough I lick her face.

Hey, I am just doing my part the keep her clean...

More fun with chores

Mom needs a fur coat like mine. Then she wouldn't have to do all that laundry.

With a water bottle and a laundry basket, I made her day fun and full of laughs!



We played hide and seek. I bet you can't find me....

I'm sorry

I was so proud of my problem solving that I failed to realize how offense I was. Forgive my callousness toward possums.





We are not fans.

Well I may not be the Lizard King...

But I am a HERO and the 'Possum Queen & I have solved the mystery (for Mom) of the "monster under the shed". For months Sparky & I have been very vocal about critters living under the shed. Mom & others thought it was just Sparky being neurotic as he would bark for hours (literally) & chew on the shed. We would start barking & want out at all hours of the night. Mom was fed-up with our behavior!!

Saturday was THE DAY. Me and my Ss were all here to help so she was going to understand the mystery once and for all. Then Sparky (and me, just not as much) would shut up or go away (????).

She spent hours clearing all the plants, bricks and stuff from around the base of the shed. Then she proceeded to clean the debris out from under it.

As she was removing the last brick a tail was evident. A bare, white tail!!! She tried to grab it, but it got away. She knew then ... That juvenile opossum Sparky & I got the other morning was not just a fluke! Yes!! There is a family of opossums living under the shed. (We TRIED to tell her.)
Well, mom took a break & was asking us just how she was going to get those varmits out of there.

I saw my opportunity! I started digging! I dug myself a hole under that shed and went to work doing what I am bred to do!

I went in and after a loud fight, I, mighty dog that i am, sent 'possums running every where!

My Ss had my back! Seig was on duty, Sparky was covering the back, Sue was confused and Sam was bored. However, we won! Mom was so proud of us. We got the juvies. Sparky had mom by the tail as she tried to escape under fence and into the woods. Seig came in & tried to help, but she got away. Sue ended up helping once things were explained to her.

There was a flurry of action and not any pictures, until after. But here are a few.

It was a dirty job!


It was a great day for all but the 'possums!



Note to Becky. 'Possum juvie does not equal cute!

On the road again

Unlike Willie, I can wait to get on the road. I like adventure, just not the getting there.

We are going back to the beach for a few days. Lila's first trip there. I will be there to show her the ropes!

Sheltering Arms

Recently I went on a goodwill mission. A friend was in hospice and I went with Mom to cheer up everyone. My buddy Tom was there.



I was a good girl. I didn't bark. Nor did I eat anything.

I know. That is hard to believe.

Hark!!! What goes there?

In the deep, lush landscaping here at my estate, there are all sorts of interlopers. I am very adept at the Sneak Attack!
Here I am waiting for just the right moment to attack.

It was a PALMETTO BUG!!!

I ate it.

Security

With all the goings on around here and a new little human around I have to be on patrol at all times.

Mom installed this sign to let everyone know what a FIERCE watchdog I am!

Feed the birds

We have a bird feeder that attracks birds, tree rats, 'possums and various other critters from the woods.

My JOB is to chase away the tree rats and all varmits but the birds and bunnies.

My FUN is this cup MOM uses to fill the feeder...

I grab it and run...

...and try to eat it.

Tyler's sock

I was just taking it to the laundry...


It is not like I ATE it.

Bob the builder

Mr. Bob has been in and out of the house a lot recently. He always brings other guys that either tear things up (demolition), make lots of noise (hammering), make things smell funny (paint), or something like that.

He is a nice man. I taught him right off that I am a fierce guard dog. He was intimidated by my tough stance and vicious bark. Now that he knows I am in charge, I only have to bark in greeting.

My mom SHOULD get pictures for you...

the joke is on Lawrence

Sieg and I have a new game...

We take the painter's stuff when he isn't looking!!!!

Mom doesn't think it is as funny as we do...

In the garden

Sniff... Sniff... Sniff..
Out in the garden with Mom admiring her plants. And hoping we are going to DIG!


Hey. Look! What the heck is that!!!

Event the garden dwellers like her flowers.

Blue Dog?

Our version.

The evidience of helping Mom paint during the remodel... What you can't see is the trail of tracks that went all the way around the room.



I am sure glad, for Sparky, that the carpet was getting replaced anyway!

Field Trip 2

Another field trip with Mom. We went to the bank. This is her deposit slip.




I ate it.

What the heck is it?

It is louder than me. It follows Mom around.

Hey Sparky let's go see. Bark a lot along the way.



I'll go to around the side, you stay right here.


I knew I could get a bite in!!! Shop Vac is no match for me!!!

Whew, I need a rest!!!

Whew! Supervising construction crews and exercising with my Ss is tough work!

Presents

We have to finish all this wrapping! Where are the evles?

Fencing

There has been a bunch of noise around here lately. A new fence is going up. I've had to busily patrol the grounds all day to keep intruders out.



And to make sure my Ss are safe. Sue and I have been supervising Jess & Troy, making sure everything is done correctly. Sam and Sparky have been keeping thing inside in order. Seig is a little under the weather, so he's been taking it easy.

Sparky Wonder

Sparky is a special needs dog. He has trouble seeing. Not getting around, just seeing. But he's cool.


I gave him my glasses.



Hey, I could have eaten them.