Kitties go for ride

Ok, here it is Wednesday. I had an appointment for the kitties to get their Rabies shots and whatever else they needed. (they are both outside cats and bring us lots of mice and gophers)

I purposely went to Petco and bought another cardboard cat carrier since the only place the cats go to is the vets. We already had one cardboard cat carrier and when they were kittens it's what we brought them home in from the shelter. (Too little for both of them now to fit)

At 3:30 this afternoon I put Ashley in one of the carriers and Jerry found Smokey and got him in his carrier.

They both got put in the back seat of my car and off I went to the vet with both meowing loudly. As I got on the freeway I heard Smokey scratching the side of the carrier and the next thing I knew he had torn a hole in the side and was looking out the window. I couldn't pull over so I kept my elbow between the seats to prevent him from jumping into the front of the car and getting under my feet. I was thinking "How the h--l I was going to get them both into one carrier while inside the car. I pulled into the vets parking lot and managed to get the back door open without Smokey escaping. How I got him into the carrier with Ashley in it I will never know. I survived without being bitten or scratched. I just remember grabbing Smokey by the scruff and practically throwing him on top of Ashley so she wouldn't escape. I felt mean but better than having them get loose onto the street and killed by a car.

The vet gave me another cat carrier to get them home in. The ride home was uneventful other than the loud meowing again. I still had the old torn carrier in the car so I played a trick on Jerry and told him I brought 3 carriers home. He thought I had brought another cat until he got close to the torn carrier. I flipped it around for him to see the hole and then told him the story. He was relieved I didn't bring home another cat.

Trip to Seattle

Took off for Seattle on Saturday morning at 10am. Stopped in Moses Lake for breakfast and a round of disc golf. Got to Jerry’s son house which is in the Queen Ann area of Seattle at 4:30pm. Jerry’s son has a view from his balcony of the Seattle Space Needle and all the high rise buildings. It’s a gorgeous site. Went to dinner at a place called “Wild Ginger” which was fantastic Asian food and atmosphere.

Sunday we went to a park called Lakewood and watched a disc golf tournament. It’s the first I have attended. I was amazed at how well the professionals played. Was a nice weather day too considering it rained all day before. Nice sunshine and warmth.

Sunday eve we met up with Jerry’s sister Judy and her husband. They live in Seattle also. Had a couple of beers with them then went down a few blocks and met Jerry’s brother Bruce (yes, he also lives in Seattle) for dinner.

I do know that I wouldn’t be able to survive living in Seattle. Too many people, too small a streets, horrific trying to find a parking space and when you do it’s all metered parking. You put money into a central machine on the block and it prints out a ticket that you have to stick on your side window of the car. I am so lost most of the time I couldn’t tell you where I went.

Monday we played a round of disc golf with Jerry’s son then headed for home around 1:30pm. We took one wrong turn off the freeway and it took an hour to find our way back on again. Seeeee what I mean???? Lost lost lost! I just got more stressed out as time went by. I wanted out of the crowded city fast.

After we made it back on the freeway heading home (thank God) we made a side trip to Pothole Reservoir which is below Moses Lake near Royal City. Was a beautiful drive with just open farmland for miles. We got home around 8pm. I can say I had a nice time but won’t be going back to Seattle for awhile.

Family and friends

I am back from my visit to Long Beach California. Here is a pic of my daughter and my grandson. He is a joy to be around. As you can see, he loves the Dodgers but also he told me he liked the Chicago White Sox. I only got to see them for a few hours on Sunday. They were off to Disneyland on Monday and left for Chicago early Tuesday. I wish I could have spent a lot more time with them both. I miss them terribly.

This is a pic of the boat my best friend Doreen and I took around the Long Beach Harbor. Was a beautiful day and we both got sunburned. We had a nice lunch overlooking this view afterwards.

This is a view of the dome where the Howard Hughes's Spruce Goose used to be housed. I think it's now in SLC.

This is the lighthouse with Long Beach in the background.

This is my best friend, Doreen and her husband. We went to a Japanese Buffet restaurant and I ate so much Sushi. I just love Sushi and not many people I know like it. Doreen being one of them. Her husband on the other hand loves it too. We definitely pigged out.

This is Doreen and her daughter who just moved back from Tennessee. I said in an earlier blog that I have known Doreen for over 30 years. Well, the actual count is 38 years. I know this because Erica was just about to be born when I met Doreen. The yacht behind them is Erica's in her dreams. LOL
This is my new boyfriend I met at Shoreline Village in Long Beach. Isn't he handsome? Definitely my type too.

I had pretty good flights even though I am not comfortable flying. Going over was ok but on the way back from SLC to Spokane I could have sworn the plane was speeding down the runway with flat tires. Wasn't the runway because it felt the same when landing in Spokane.

My daughter and I talked about me living in Chicago in my retirement years. I don't know. I miss her and my grand kids a lot and would love to be closer. I guess time will tell. The way she moves around, who knows where she will be when I am all alone and retired.

When I got back Tuesday eve around 11pm I was totally exhausted. Wednesday, Thurs, and Friday I had to get up early for work. On Wed eve we went to the Casino for dinner with our neighbors, Thurs Jerry and I went to "Pig Out in the Park" at Riverside Park here in downtown Spokane, then last night I refused to go anywhere so we ordered pizza in and had the neighbors over. I have been working on the books since 9am this morning till around 4pm this afternoon and still have lots more to do. Payroll tomorrow. I just had to take a break and have some fun with this blog.

The lost blogger

I know I haven't blogged in awhile. I have been so busy working then a couple of weeks ago I came down with a bad cold which seems to be hanging on forever. Then of course I have to watch the Olympics every night at 8pm. Soooo.... I have been lost in another land.

I am off to California this Friday to see my best friend Doreen whom I have known for over 30 years. We have kept in touch even after I moved to Idaho in 1996 from California. Yes I am from the dreaded Southern Cal. Lived there from age 9 until moving to Idaho. This is also the trip I get to see my daughter and my grandson Jesse who is 5. So this will be my last blog until I get back next week.

Everyone! have a great week.

Our garden

Our flowers are blooming and veggies are growing. We must have picked at least 50-75 zucchinis so far this month. We are giving them to neighbors, the people I work for and also blanching and freezing them for winter use. The tomatoes are still green but we will have beefsteaks and cherry's when they ripen. Cucumbers are still small but will get large fairly quickly in this warm weather. I love the red sunflowers but next year we will plant them elsewhere since they are covering the way to pick the zucchini which are behind them. It's like traipsing through a jungle to pick. We also had strawberries the beginning of June but they are gone now.

I took pics this morning of the garden and all the types of trees we have. We counted them yesterday and wow I didn't realize how many we have. These pics are just a few. None of these trees are older than 15 years old. They give us plenty of privacy from the road.

96 Spruce

10 Weeping Willows

8 Poplars

2 Oaks

1 Russian Olive (Fallen)

8 Mtn Ash

9 Birch

1 Elm

1 Red Cedar

1 Juniper

18 Western Larch (Tamarack)

1 Hawthorne

1 Pear

1 Apple

5 Ponderosa Pines

20 Lilac Bushes, Purple and Red Bee Balm

My friend Gina

Had a great visit with my friend from Naples Idaho last Wednesday evening. We all went to the Northern Quest Casino for dinner. Their buffet is delicious and the price is right. Jerry and I get senior discounts since we are both over 55. (I am 56, Jerry 59). Gina has a few years to go before she gets the discount though. LOL!

Gina was amazed at where we live. She thought we were in a metropolis but we are outside the city limits of Spokane in a rural area similar to where she lives in Naples. Horses, a donkey, roosters and even peacocks live around here. Peacocks are very loud!

I took Gina to the airport for her trip to see her daughter and help with her baby shower. She's due in August so Gina will be going again and hopefully will be there when her daughter delivers.

The weather here is in the 90's today. Good day to stay inside and do payroll for Jerry's company. Picked some zucchini, blanched and froze them for winter use. Must have picked 30 over this last week. Gave some to the neighbor and she is growing yellow squash so will be exchanging all summer.

I keep forgetting to take pics of things I talk about. Oops! I wonder if the neighbor has eaten her zucchini yet! LOL

How do you bloggers get the same pic next to your name when you post a comment?
Rosemary has Mimi her cat, someone else has a little cartoon, some have pics of themselves etc....

Porcupine

Ok, I went and took a look at #8 tree that was replaced with a white pine and guess what? GONE! Yep, that # 8 spot seems to have been robbed again. The good news is though is that the jury decided the porcupine was our wrong suspect. He is innocent. We do have a new suspect and hopfully he will be hung by dusk tonight. Will keep you updated. Hint: The kitties are slacking on their hunting skills.
The pics are before and after catching the guilty robber.

My friend Gina is coming to visit later today and stay overnight. She has a 6:30am flight out tomorrow morning. Since we only live about 15 minutes from the airport she will leave her car here at our house and I will drive her to the airport in the morning. She actually lives in Naples Idaho now but she and her husband lived across the street from me when I lived in Sandpoint. She and her husband looked after my late husband on many occasions while I had to work. Also took care of our animals when John was in the hospital for days at a time. So will be fun to chat up a storm tonight. Haven't seen her since 2006.

I am charging my camera up and will hopefully get some pics posted soon.