Happy News

After the carport crunch, I thought a cuddly picture was in order....


Is that just not the cutest picture? Pebbles has a puppy look to her, even though she 16 years old. When Pebbles moved in, it was an adjustment for me and Tigs. It didn't take long for Tigs to understand that Pebs wouldn't have the energy to catch him, which set Tigs at ease. Other than the here and there, slap (no claws) from Tigs to Pebs, just to say, "Hey, remember I'M the cat!" there hasn't been an dog/cat issue.

For me, it took a little longer. Pebbles is a sweetheart, but she's a Daddy's girl. She recognized him as the Alpha and me as someone who was only there to make her happy. I'm a sucker for her big brown eyes, so if she wanted cuddling or brushing or treats, I was there. I'm not the Alpha type. If Greg didn't already have Pebs well trained, I don't know if I could handle a dog in the house. A couple of weeks ago, Greg said, "Pebs sees you as her owner more than me!" I thought he was being silly, but he told me to stand across the room. Then he held out his hands and I held out my hands and Pebs came to me. Lol. Made my day!

Right before we left on the trip to Boston - Niagara, we had an emergency with Pebs. She was throwing up and her poo was greenish. Three days before the trip, we rushed her to the vet. They stayed open late and the vet met with us. Greg showed pictures of the vomit (yes, he took pictures) and he brought a sample of her stool. That might all sound gross, but it helped with the diagnosis and the vet thanked us. Pebbles had a stomach ulcer. Poor baby. The doctor gave us three types of meds, vet bill of 250.00 and we took her home.

Greg's parents and sisters took such good care of her while we were gone. Thank You!!! Pebs took the meds and the vet told us that the blood work came back as a 3 year old dog - very healthy other than the obvious (hearing, eyes, arthritis, and an ulcer).

Pebbles sleeping, she looks like a little angel...


An update on the car and the carport. BIG SIGH OF RELIEF!

Car ~ the car insurance will pay for the damages, a little over 5,000, minus the 250 deductable. It's going to be 3 weeks until I get my car back though.

Carport ~ the home owners insurance will pay for the damanges, 12,000, minus the 2500 deductable. Have to wait for the check, get it signed by the mortgage company, get the work done. All of this will take time....

BUT - it's good news and tonight I will finally get some sleep, because yes, I'm a worrier.

And ~ more good news to share, my second cousin, Rocky, and her hubby, Jesse, just had a baby girl, Juliette. Mom and Baby are healthy and well loved. Wish I was in Maryland to give them a big hug and kiss! And - Holly's husband, Mike, will say.... "MOVE THAT BUS" tomorrow. The show will air in November. He has worked all week to help build a new home for a family. Awesome proud of you, Mike!

Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend!